Obituaries

Dec 29, 2015

88 year old, Howard ‘Bernie’ Marshall of DeMotte, passed away December 29, 2015 with his loving family around him.

On March 2, 1927, Bernie was born to Edward and Bessie (Cooper) Marshall in Kersey, Indiana. He was a lifetime area resident, who graduated from DeMotte High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. Bernie married Juanita Jewell Robbins on February...

Dec 28, 2015

61 year old, Randall R. Fletcher of Rensselaer passed away December 28, 2015.

On October 24, 1954, in Knox, Indiana, Randall was born to Donald Fletcher and Betty (Walker) Fletcher-Burger. Randall graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He worked for McGill’s, which later became Regal-Beloit as a machinist. Randall married the love of his life, Pamela Jordan on September 1,...

Dec 20, 2015

64 year old, Thomas L. Claus of Rensselaer passed away December 20, 2015.

On September 19, 1951, Thomas was born to Glenn and Lois (Becker) Claus in Will County, Illinois. Thomas married the love of his life, Bonnie M. Cousineau on August 7, 1970. Thomas worked for Illinois Bell/AT&T for 40 years. He was a member of the IBEW.

Thomas...

Dec 14, 2015

 93 year old, Herman C. Van Eck of DeMotte, formerly of Chicago, (Roseland), Illinois, went to GLORY, on December 14, 2015.

On November 15, 1922, Herman was born to Peter and Jenny (De Vries) Van Eck in Chicago, (Roseland), Illinois. He attended Pullman Tech, Chicago, and served the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII in the 8th Air Force as...

Dec 8, 2015

74 year old, James ‘Tony’ Miller Jr., passed away December 8, 2015.

On June 8, 1941 in Tiptop, Kentucky James ‘Tony’ was born to James Sr. and Mary (Conley) Miller. On September 19, 1964 in LaCrosse, Indiana he married the love of his life, Paula Napier. He served in four years in the U. S. Army and four years in the...

Dec 5, 2015

93 year old, Norma L. Timpe-Wenal of DeMotte, passed away December 5, 2015.

On January 5, 1922 in Navoo, Alabama, Norma was born to William Henry and Ellie Clemintine (Pledger) Thomas. She was a member of the F.O.E., Merrillville PTA, Girl Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, Foster Parent, and was on a Bowling League.

Norma is survived...

Nov 26, 2015

91 year old, John J. Hinman of Francesville passed away November 26, 2015 at his home.

John was born on February 29, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana to John R. and Lyndoll (Harper)Hinman. John married Joan (Joseph) Hinman on November 19, 1947. John worked for RCA in Monticello, Indiana.

John is survived by his loving wife: Joan, children: David Hinman, Valerie...

Nov 22, 2015

Nov 22, 2015

74 year old, Diane Hope Jungels, of Rensselaer passed away November 22, 2015 with her loving family around her.

Diane was born to Russell and Olive (Hertz) Ford on October 18, 1941 in Kankakee, Illinois. Diane graduated from Medaryville High School. She married the love of her life, Roy Jungels in Medaryville, on May 9, 1959. Diane was a farm...

Nov 22, 2015

Nov 13, 2015

WILLIAM LEON BAUMGARTE Wheatfield, IN/Hammond, IN

 

Leon, age 75, was born to eternal life on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Wheatfield, IN. 

He was born in Blairesville, IL on October 12, 1940 to the late William McKinley and Della Florence (Clifton) Baumgarte. He grew up in South Bend, IN and graduated from South Bend Clay high school.  After graduation...

Nov 11, 2015

39 year old, Harry H. Schuldt III, of Chicago, passed away on November 11, 2015, at Illinois Masonic Hospital.

On February 19, 1976, Harry was born to Harry Sr. & Sandra (Davis) Schuldt in Chicago, Illinois. Harry worked in construction.

Harry is survived by his sons: Casey and Joseph Schuldt, parents: Harry Schuldt Sr. and Sandra Schuldt, step-father: Robert Freeman,...

Nov 5, 2015

83 year old, Russell DeBoard Jr. of Brook passed away November 5, 2015.

On June 8, 1932, Russell was born to Russell Sr. and Grace (Patton) DeBoard in Lackey, Kentucky. Russell was a welder by trade after serving in the U.S. Army.

Russell is survived by his three children: Dewayne DeBoard, Debbie (Dwight) Hayes, Tammy Jo DeBoard, five grandchildren, 3...

Nov 4, 2015

38 year old, Bobbi Sebella of Wheatfield, passed away November 4, 2015 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.

On January 17, 1977, Bobbi was born to George and Dodi (Howe) Vineyard in Kissimme, Florida. Bobbi worked as a waitress and bartender and loved raising her two children, Samantha and Trey.

Bobbi is survived by her children: Samantha Sebella and Trey Sebella,...

Nov 3, 2015

51 year old, Stephen Lee McMahan of Wheatfield passed away November 3, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Crown Point, Indiana.

 

On July 19, 1964, in Valparaiso, Indiana Stephen was born to Ronnie and Carma Jean (Garling) McMahan. Steve was a lifetime area resident who graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Steve worked for Talberts Manufacturing as a Material...

Nov 3, 2015

86 year old, Phyllis J. Stockman of Chesterton passed away November 3, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On September 23, 1929, Phyllis was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to Phillip and Florence (Watson) Breiding.  She attended East Chicago schools. Phyllis married Walter Lee Stockman who preceded her in death. She was a housewife, affiliated with the Emmanuel Baptist...

Oct 31, 2015

66 year old, Paul R. Hoff of DeMotte passed away October 31, 2015 at Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois.

On February 28, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois Paul was born to Nicholas and MaryJane (Nelleman) Hoff. Paul served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Antionette ‘Toni’ Mahovlich on May 24, 1969 in Lawton, Oklahoma. Paul worked as...

Oct 27, 2015

97 year old, Paul M. Chernowsky of LaRussell, Missouri formerly of Wheatfield, passed away October 27, 2015, at Mount Vernon Place, Missouri.

On October 27, 1918, Paul was born to Peter and Patricia (Erbun) Chernauskis in Indiana Harbor, Indiana. Paul graduated from Wheatfield High School and was a self-employed farmer and bullet maker. Paul served in the U.S. Army during...

Oct 27, 2015

85 year old, Kathleen B. Thien of Merrillville, passed away October 27, 2015.

On March 24, 1930 Kathleen was born to Joseph and Ruth Oaker in Rolla Missouri. She attended Rolla schools until the 11th grade. Kathleen married Ed Thien in Flag Springs, Missouri on March 23, 1047. She worked at Ace Hardware at 73rd and Broadway.

Kathleen is survived by...

Oct 14, 2015

58 year old, James “Jim” Hoffman of Brook passed away October 14, 2015 at his home with his loving family around him.

On March 27, 1957, in Bowling Green, Ohio, James was born to Ralph and Priscilla (Staton) Hoffman. Jim graduated from Macomber High School and married Brenda Hittle. Jim was a truck driver by trade.

James is survived by...