Trudy Darlene (Huff) Wallace
Aug 24, 2024
Trudy Darlene Wallace, née Huff, passed away peacefully at Glen Ridge Nursing Home in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Born September 9, 1941, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Trudy spent her formative years in her hometown before marrying her husband, Jim, and settling in DeMotte, Indiana, eventually spending winters together in Palmetto, Florida.
Trudy was the beloved...
Linda Wireman
Aug 22, 2024
69 year old, Linda Wireman of DeMotte, passed away on August 22, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On November 10, 1954, Linda was born to Randolph Fitzgerald and Clara (Zarr) Ulm in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Clayton Wireman, on September 27, 1980, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Linda worked as a Registered Nurse at Majestic Care...
Robert D. Campbell
Aug 21, 2024
Robert D. Campbell III, of DeMotte, passed away at home on August 21, 2024.
On February 10th, 1974, Robert was born to Susan A. Webber and Robert D. Campbell Jr. in East Chicago, Indiana. A skilled tradesman, he has worked for Local 20 Sheet Metal Workers and Local 374 Boilermakers, reaching Journeyman status in both trades. Robert, or Dan as his...
David A. Kenning
Aug 19, 2024
70 year old, David A Kenning, of Porter, passed away on August 19, 2024 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
On November 24, 1953, David was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Jack and Delores (Woudema) Kenning. He was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1972. David served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1974. He worked 42 years...
Michael Culver
Aug 18, 2024
69 year old, Michael Culver, of Lake Village, passed away on August 18, 2024, in his home with his loving family surrounding him.
On May 6, 1955, Michael was born to Ray Culver and Deloris (Spoor) Fraker, in Hammond, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Deborah LaRue, on December 10, 2003, in Kentland, Indiana. Michael worked as a maintenance...
Christopher Mario Contreras
Aug 14, 2024
41 year old, Christopher Mario Contreras, of DeMotte, passed away August 14, 2024 from a tragic motorcycle accident.
On May 16, 1983, in Harvey, Illinois, Christopher was born to Mario Contreras and Cindy (Suggs) Downing. He was a sheet metal worker for Union Local 73. Christopher loved music, riding his motorcycle, his mud truck, and drag racing with his daughters. He...
Edith A. Highley
Aug 12, 2024
64 year old, Edith A. Highley, of San Pierre, passed away August 12, 2024.
On September 1, 1959, in East Tawas City, Michigan, Edith was born to James and Maryblanche (Thomas) Styles. She married the love of her life, Ronald Highley, on February 5, 1979, in East Tawas City, Michigan. Edith loved being a housewife. She enjoyed cooking and taking care...
Stephen Hershman
Aug 9, 2024
84 year old, Stephen W. Hershman, of Wheatfield, passed away August 9, 2024, at his home.
On March 7, 1940, in Clark County, Indiana, Stephen was born to Vyron Lavelle and Lucille (Thierman) Hershman. Stephen was a farmer and a welder. He was part of the Boilermakers Local # 374, for 25-30+ years. He liked to hunt and weld ‘stuff’.
Stephen is...
Denny Conley
Aug 2, 2024
94 year old, Denny Conley, of DeMotte, passed away August 2, 2024.
On October 12, 1929, Denny was born to Cevard and Cora (Smith) Conley in Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Denny was a teacher/coach. He coached Little League for many years in DeMotte. Denny enjoyed golfing, baseball, tennis, and bowling. His passions were coaching and his family.
Denny...
Clarence E. Misch
Jul 29, 2024
79 year old, Clarence E. Misch, of Wheatfield, passed away July 29, 2024.
On December 14, 1944, Clarence was born to Albert ‘Pete’ and Jessie (Cooper) Misch, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. Clarence served in the Indiana National Guard. He married the love of his life, Shirley Myers, on April 15. 1967, at Sorrowful...
Janice M Armstrong
Jul 28, 2024
60 year old, Janice M. Armstrong, of Rensselaer, passed away July 28, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On October 24, 1963, Janice was born to Glen and Pat (Duncan) Outler, in Hammond, Indiana. Janice married the love of her life, John Armstrong, on June 14, 1980, in Hammond, Indiana, and was married 44 years. Janice owned Barnyard Bloomers Greenhouse...
Debra Ann Newbury
Jul 27, 2024
64 year old, Debra Ann Newbury, passed away July 27, 2024.
On December 19, 1959, Debbi was born to Donald Sr., and Gloria (Frybort) Lonsberry in Rensselaer, Indiana. Debbi was a 1978 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She married the love of her life, John Newbury, on August 11, 1979, in DeMotte. Debbi enjoyed being a housewife, taking care of...
Robert A. Lewis
Jul 26, 2024
67 year old, Robert A. Lewis, of Monticello, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away July 26, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On May 2, 1957, Bob was born to Clarence and Frances (Belmont) Lewis, in Gary, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Harriet ‘Luci’ Seals, on February 4, 1978. He was a Mill Technician for Georgia Pacific. When...
Mary Ann L. Lovely
Jul 25, 2024
87 year old, Mary Ann L. Lovely, of DeMotte, passed away July 25, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On February 8, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, Mary Ann was born to Joseph and Ann (Dulio) Santolino. Mary Ann worked at Ben Franklin in DeMotte for several years. She also enjoyed being a housewife. Mary Ann lived for her grandchildren and...
Willis Pettet Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
66 year old, Willis Pettet Jr., of Rensselaer, passed away July 23, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On November 4, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana, Willis was born to Willis Sr., and Jennetta (Stonebreaker) Pettet-Labs. Willis was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1976. Willis served as a U.S. Marine for a time. He married the love...
Vivian H McDonald
Jul 15, 2024
64 year old, Vivian H. McDonald, of Lowell, passed away July 15, 2024.
On January 17, 1960, Vivian was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Elmer ‘Gene’ and Dottie (Hale) Hancock. She was a 1978 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School. She married her honey, Joseph McDonald, on October 9, 1982, in Thayer, Indiana. Vivian worked in health care. She was a...
Clayton Hepworth
Jul 13, 2024
Clayton Hepworth, 73, of Shelby, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024.
Clayton was born in Hammond, Indiana, on January 21, 1951 to Robert Hepworth and Betty Hayes. He was a United States Army Veteran and served our country in the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Army, Clayton returned to Northwest Indiana where he started a family and...
Kathleen G. Longacre
Jul 3, 2024
77 year old, Kathleen G. Longacre, of Highland, passed away July 3, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On November 29, 1946, Kathleen was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Thomas and Mary Frances (Powell) Gannon. She worked in real estate. She attended Faith Church in Highland. Kathleen enjoyed knitting & crocheting, cross stitching, and making crafts. She liked to cook....
Brenda Schultz
Jun 30, 2024
81 year old, Brenda Schultz, of Fair Oaks, passed away June 30, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.
On July 19, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, Brenda was born to Donald and Phillis (Warne) Korth. She graduated from Fair Oaks High School, class of 1960. She married the love of her life, Raymond Schultz on May 27, 1961,...
Johnny Ray Miller
Jun 29, 2024
67 year old, Pastor Johnny Ray Miller, of Rensselaer, passed away at his home, on June 29, 2024.
On November 12, 1956, Johnny was born to Fred and June (Miller) Miller in Knox, Indiana. Johnny married the love of his life, Donna Atwood, on July 13, 1974, in Hamlet, Indiana, which was his parent’s home. Johnny was a preacher at the...