83 year old, John Milburn Ricker of Rensselaer, formerly of Wheatfield passed away April 25, 2013.
On January 6, 1930, Milburn was born to Hershal and Celia Mae (Hensley) Ricker in Greenville, Tennessee. Milburn married Lois Mize at the DeMotte Methodist Church. Milburn worked for Jim Longstreth as a fabricator and then worked for Christian Haven as a maintenance...
Mark D. Shidler, 56 years old, of Medaryville, passed away April 21, 2013 at his home surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved.
On March 25, 1957 Mark was born in Winamac, Indiana. Mark graduated from West Central High School in 1975. Mark married the love of his life, Denise Hayes on March 22, 1980...
84 year old, Frances Anna Snow of Wheatfield passed away April 12, 2013 at her home.
On January 4, 1929, Frances was born in Chicago, Illinois. Frances married Ronald G. Snow on June 27, 1958. Frances worked at the Horn Chocolate Factory and enjoyed being a housewife.
Frances is survived by her children: Ron Snow and Joe (Heather)...
50 year old, Terry J. Basham of DeMotte passed away April 12, 2013 at his home.
On July 2, 1962 Terry was born to John H. & Bonnie (Tate) Basham in San Diego, California. Terry attended North Newton schools. Terry was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Terry worked for the Post Tribune and Rensselaer Republican newspapers.
Terry...
99 year old, Pearl L. Atkinson of DeMotte passed away March 24, 2013.
On December 10, 1913, Pearl was born to Will and Ella (Ingram) Sacrider in Blytheville, Arkansas. Pearl was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Church of DeMotte.
Pearl is survived by her daughters: Naomi Jean (nee: Malone) & Jack Ward, Imo (nee: Keller)...
70 year old Arthur “Jim” Hentschel of Wheatfield passed away on March 18, 2013 at the VNA Hospice Center with his loving family around him. Art “Jim” was born in Gary Indiana on July 20 1942 to the late Carl and Marie (nee: Eckhardt) Hentschel. He work as a stockman for NIPSCO, and had served in the United State Army...
73 year old, Betty L. Bliss of DeMotte, passed away March 10, 2013 at her home with her loving family around her.
On December 19, 1939, Betty was born to Conrad and Lucille (nee: Whitehead) Bennett in Centertown, Kentucky. Betty married Earl B. Bliss on January 28, 1961 in Gary, Indiana. Betty loved being a homemaker. She attended English...
71 year old, Janet ‘Sue’ Harrison of DeMotte, passed away March 5, 2013.
On March 24, 1941, Sue was born to Arno F. and Alyce (Hallberg) Miller in Gary, Indiana. Sue grew up in the Chesterton & Valparaiso areas. On August 5, 1961, Sue married the love of her life Robert ‘Bob’ Harrison in Chesterton. Sue drove bus for...
76 year old Edward “Eddie” Shonk of DeMotte formerly of Hammond passed away March 1, 2013 with his loving family around him.
Eddie was born in East Chicago, Indiana on January 18, 1937 to the late Clinton and Anna (nee: Weinke) Shonk. Eddie married Sandra (Rush) on May 6, 1966 in East Chicago Indiana. Eddie was a printer, former...
76 year old, Helen Will of Wheatfield, passed away February 28, 2013 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Helen was born on July 24, 1936 to Joseph and Theresa Lysek in Gary, Indiana. Helen married Harry E. Will Sr. on October 20, 1951 in Chesterton, Indiana. She worked at Glen Park Bakery in Gary for 20+ years.
Helen is survived by...
64 year old, Clifford “Butch” Wolford of Medaryville, passed away February 23, 2013, at the Winamac Hospital.
On August 7, 1948, Clifford was born in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a lifetime area resident. Clifford worked as a laborer at Monon Trailer.
Clifford is survived by his children: Robert Wolford, Melinda Catt, Tonya Godina, Rhonda Cornett, 6 grandchildren and...
70 year old Carl C. Caudill passed away February 20, 2013 at Parkview Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana following an automobile accident.
On June 12, 1942 Carl was born to Kelly Caudill and Hazel (nee: Collins) Caudill-Davis, in Magoffin County Ky. Carl attended Wheatfield High School and worked for the United States Government in the department...
89 year old, Bethel P. Strain of Wheatfield, passed away February 18, 2013.
On December 16, 1923, Bethel was born in Parke View Township, in Jasper County, Indiana to Lloyd and Gladys (Tomlinson) Spriggs. Bethel was a lifetime area resident, graduate of Wheatfield High School in 1942. She was a homemaker, school bus driver, small business owner, 4-H leader,...
62 year old, Linda Lee Randolph of Lakeworth, Florida formerly of DeMotte passed away February 18, 2013 at Palm Beach, Florida.
On January 17, 1951, Linda was born to Frank and Eileen (nee: Denton) Leach in East Chicago, Indiana. Linda graduated from DeMotte High School in 1969. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Linda moved to...
89 year old Ludmila “Lu” (nee: Slavvkovsky) Urshel-Willsher-Hedglen of Wheatfield passed away February 9, 2013 at the Rensselaer Care Center.
Lu was born on February 8, 1924 in Poprad, Czechoslovakia to the late Martin and Mary (nee: Ilavsky) Slavvkovsky.
Lu worked at the United States Department of Treasury. Lu enjoyed reading, dancing, Italian food, good old silver screen movies,...
63-year-old Pamela M. Howard of Wheatfield passed away January 27, 2013.
On April 4, 1949, Pamela was born to William and Katheryn (nee: Ward) Nuss. Pam married Dusty Green Howard on September 16, 1966. Pam worked as a cook for Wheatfield Elementary School, at Schumacher’s in Rensselaer, at Big Dog and Oneida in California, and Cosmo Prof in Valparaiso....
48 year old, Valarie L. (Smith) Reyome of Gary passed away January 18, 2013.
Valarie was born on January 28, 1964 in Gary, Indiana. Valarie was the daughter of Will & Trudy (nee: Sutherland) Smith. Valarie worked for H K Pharmaceutical in the shipping department. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Valarie loved to visit people...