Obituaries

Karen Black

Karen Black

Jun 23, 2023

83 year old, Karen A. Black, of Wheatfield, passed away June 23, 2023.

 

Karen was born on January 27, 1940 in Jasper County, Indiana to Pete and Carrie (Gulbransen) Myers. She married the love of her life, Donald Black, on November 2, 1957 in Wheatfield. Karen worked many years as a clerk at the Wheatfield Liquor Store. She was...

Loella DeBoard

Loella DeBoard

Jun 21, 2023

84 year old, Loella DeBoard, of Wheatfield, passed away June 21, 2023.

Loella was born on October 10, 1938 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Kelly and Arlie (Caskey) Conley. She was a loving wife and mother who spent many wonderful years married to her husband, Bufford DeBoard. She was awarded the Albert Einstein Award when she earned her GED, and was...

Russel 'Rusty' Stalbaum

Russel 'Rusty' Stalbaum

Jun 19, 2023

 

71 year old, Russel R. Stalbaum, of San Pierre, passed on June 19, 2023.

 

On May 20, 1952, Russel was born to Raymond L. and Betty E. (Williams) Stalbaum in San Pierre, Indiana. Russel graduated from Tefft High School. He was a roofer and worked out of the Local Union #26. Russel enjoyed camping. He also liked to...

Donald Richard Housman Sr.

Donald Richard Housman Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

 

Donald Richard Housman, Sr. passed away peacefully and comfortably at age 77 on June 19,

2023 at Parkview Haven Retirement Community in Francesville, Indiana surrounded by his

devoted family.

 

“Don” was born on March 11, 1946 in Roseland, Illinois to his loving parents, Grace (nee: Boekeloo) and Martin Housman. He grew up in Lansing, Illinois and attended...

Autumn Harrell

Autumn Harrell

Jun 16, 2023

 

21-year-old, Autumn R. Harrell, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 16, 2023 in her home.

 

Autumn was born on September 14, 2001 to Roy Harrell and Lisa (Ott) Harrell in Rensselaer, Indiana. Autumn worked as a cashier at Casey’s General Store in Remington. She loved to be outside fishing or hiking. She also, enjoyed listening to music, creating...

Ruth J. Pedersen

Ruth J. Pedersen

Jun 14, 2023

97 year old, Ruth J. Pedersen, of Wheatfield, passed away June 14, 2023, at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On November 5, 1925, Ruth was born in Kristiansund, Norway to Ole Edvard Fjellet Hovde and Helge Johanne (Rasmussen) Hovde. Ruth married Peder Lauritz Pedersen, on July 2, 1949 in Norway. She attended Faith Lutheran Church, DeMotte,...

James R. Burns

James R. Burns

Jun 13, 2023

 

56 year old, James R. Burns, of Medaryville, formerly of Hammond, passed away June 13, 2023.

 

On February 3, 1967, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, James was born to Francis Burns and Barbara (Nevins) Burns. James served in the U.S. Army and was still in the reserves. He worked as a factory worker at Ford, and cutting up steel....

David L Wedding

David L Wedding

Jun 13, 2023

 

72 year old, David L. Wedding, of Wheatfield, passed away June 13, 2023 at his son’s home.

 

On April 29, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, to Audry and Charlene (Dennison) Wedding. David served in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served in the Vietnam War. He married Brenda Ellsworth on September 14, 1998, in Crown Point, Indiana. David...

William K Lukes

William K Lukes

Jun 13, 2023

 

 

81 year old, William K. Lukes, of Lake Village, passed away June 13, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On April 18, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, William was born to William J. and Mary B. (Zdenahlik) Lukes. He married the love of his life, Sandra Garzotto on June 29, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois....

David G. Hamstra

David G. Hamstra

Jun 12, 2023

 

David G. Hamstra, 67 years old, of DeMotte, passed away at his home on June 12, 2023, with his loving family around him.

 

On June 19, 1955, in Rensselaer, David was born to George W. and Arlene F. (Bultema) Hamstra. He was a lifetime area resident. On August 17, 2000, David married Robin Darner in Wheatfield, Indiana. He...

Dwaine M Coriell

Dwaine M Coriell

Jun 7, 2023

 

 

57 year old, Dwaine M. Coriell, of San Pierre, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2023.

 

On February 2, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, Dwaine was born to William and Clara ‘Barbara’ (Smith) Coriell. He graduated from Hobart high school, tech school in Guam, and became a Millwright. He worked at Georgia Pacific in Maintenance. He married the love...

Greg J Province

Greg J Province

May 26, 2023

 

56 year old, Greg J. Province, of Medaryville, passed away May 26, 2023, at his home.

 

On September 25, 1966, Greg was born to James Province and Jane (Berthiaume) Province-Garner in East Chicago, Indiana. Greg graduated from North Judson – San Pierre Schools. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union 1005. Greg enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and...

Kevin R. Hoffman

Kevin R. Hoffman

May 25, 2023

 

50 year old, Kevin R. Hoffman, of Indianapolis formerly of Wheatfield, passed away May 25, 2023.

 

On October 22, 1972, Kevin was born in Lafayette, Indiana. He is the son of Robert F. and Jane (Zylstra) Hoffman. Kevin graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, and he went on to take some college classes. But his true passion was...

Frances "Kay" Nowak

Frances "Kay" Nowak

May 22, 2023

 

87 year old, Frances Nowak, of Cedar Lake formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away May 22, 2023.

 

On March 18, 1936, Frances was born to Francis and Katherine (Roddy) Thompson in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from high school. Frances married the love of her life, Donald R. Nowak Sr., on September 14, 1954, at Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Patricia Dawn Hodges

Patricia Dawn Hodges

May 18, 2023

 

Patricia Dawn Hodges

 

67 year old, Patricia Dawn Hodges, of DeMotte, passed away May 18th, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

 

On December 8, 1955, Patti was born in Hammond, Indiana to James and Genevieve (Hahney) Wright. She married the love of her life, Mike Hodges, on October 23, 1982 at the Rangeline Presbyterian Church....

Lewis Curt Martin

Lewis Curt Martin

May 18, 2023

 

67 year old, Lewis ‘Curt’ Martin, of Wheatfield, passed away on May 18, 2023, at George Ade Memorial Health Care.

 

On December 19, 1955, Curt was born to George and Mary (Howard) Martin, in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Crown Point High School, and he worked as a factory worker for many years. Curt enjoyed fishing and...

Jesse Hough Jr.

Jesse Hough Jr.

May 12, 2023

 

91 year old, Jesse J. Hough Jr., of Medaryville, passed away May 12, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On March 9, 1932, Jesse was born to Jesse Sr. and Viola (Scholtes) Hough in Hammond, Indiana. Jesse graduated from Hammond Tech class of 1952. He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

Helen S Messer

Helen S Messer

May 9, 2023

 

80 year old, Helen S. Messer, of San Pierre, passed away May 9, 2023, with her loving family around her.

 

On August 31, 1942, Helen was born in Elmrock, Kentucky, to Raymond and Equilla (Clemons) Messer. Helen married the love of her life, Wilmer Messer Sr., on October 29, 1960. She enjoyed bowling, square dancing, crocheting, sewing and...

Jeffrey A. Schnick

Jeffrey A. Schnick

May 7, 2023

 

62 year old, Jeff A. Schnick, of Hebron, passed away May 7, 2023.

 

Jeff was born on January 16, 1961, in Gary, Indiana, the son of the late: Clifford and Carol Jean (Christensen) Schnick. Jeff was a chef in Indianapolis for many years, before retiring from there to start his own restaurant, Schnick’s Good Eats, in Wheatfield, Indiana....

Betty Heid

Betty Heid

May 5, 2023



69 year old, Betty Joyce Heid, of Wheatfield, passed away May 5, 2023 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On October 13, 1953, Betty was born to Robert Barnes and Ima Jean (Nichols) Barnes-Creason. Betty married the love of her life, Robert Heid, on August 12, 1973, in Chana, Illinois. Betty was a social worker,...

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