Obituaries

Feb 20, 2014

19-year-old Garrett Scott Walts, of Frankfort Indiana formerly of Rensselaer passed away February 20, 2014.

On April 10, 1994 in Dallas, Texas, Garrett was born to Amy Walts and Gary Ballard. Garrett attended school at the Rensselaer High School.

Garrett is survived by his mother Amy (nee:Walts) and step-father Kenny Greenlee, his father Gary Ballard, siblings Brandi Walts, Brenten Walts,...

Feb 13, 2014

Feb 13, 2014

Feb 13, 2014

35 year old, Michael ‘Mario’ P. Lewis of Wheatfield passed away February 13, 2014.

 

On January 23, 1979, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Michael was born to Robert & Harriett ‘Luci’ (Seals) Lewis. Michael was a lifetime area resident. He worked at Georgia Pacific as a PCT (Product Control Tech.) at Wheatfield. Michael was a member of the Son’s of the...

Feb 9, 2014

34 year old, Nicole E. Hesh of Rensselaer, passed away February 9, 2014 at her home.

 

On December 11, 1979, Nicole was born to Frederick Blount Jr. and Robin (O’Brien) Hahn in Hammond, Indiana. Nicole was a lifetime area resident of northwest Indiana. She married Chad Hesh on October 27, 1999. Nicole attended Graceway Bible Baptist Church.

 

Nicole...

Feb 5, 2014

59 year old, Mike H. Weber passed away February 5, 2014 in Watseka, Illinois.

 

On July 1, 1954, Mike was born in Hammond, Indiana to Francis Weber and Mary (Dill) Miller. Mike was in the Marine Corp. Mike was a truck driver for Bork Transport for many years.

 

Mike is survived by his children: Elizabeth Jones and Anthony...

Feb 4, 2014

46 year old, Brenda Woods of Wheatfield passed away February 4, 2014 at her home with her loving family around her. Brenda was diagnosed in 2013 with stage 4, lung cancer. She fought a lengthy battle with her disease and always had a smile and was willing to do whatever her doctors requested.

 

On March 16, 1967 Brenda was...

Jan 31, 2014

60 year old, Lonnie E. Bierman of Rensselaer passed away January 31, 2014.

 

On November 17, 1953 in Calumet City, Illinois, Lonnie was born to Edwin Bierman & Leola (Nutt) Bierman-Werner. Lloyd Werner raised Lonnie after Edwin passed away. Lonnie was a truck driver before becoming a laborer for Local 41.

 

Lonnie is survived by his daughters: Michelle...

Jan 26, 2014

22-year-old Ian N. Connelly of Lithia, Florida passed away January 26, 2014 in Rensselaer, Indiana.

 

On September 25, 1991, Ian was born to Daniel and Debbie (Baillio) Connelly in Brandon, Florida. Ian was a student at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ian was a member of the St. Joe’s soccer team and was also an Officer’s Candidate for...

Jan 24, 2014

44 year old, Ashley Carl Schultz of Lafayette formerly of Wheatfield passed away at his home on January 24, 2014.

 

On March 8, 1969, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Ashley was born to Carl and Janice (nee: Krug) Schultz. Ashley was a lifetime area resident who worked in the retail food industry.

 

Ashley is survived by his father, Carl, sister:...

Jan 19, 2014

67 year old, Glen W. Deardorff of Wheatfield, passed away January 19, 2014 at his home.

 

On October 3, 1946, Glen was born to Walter H. and Adelaide (nee: Stalbaum) Deardorff, in LaPorte, Indiana. Glen graduated from Tefft High School and served in the U.S. Army. He then returned home to work the family farm.

 

Glen is survived...

Jan 8, 2014

84 year old, Gwendolyn VanKeppel, of DeMotte, passed away January 8, 2014.

 

On July 23, 1929, Gwendolyn was born to Casper and Grace (nee: DeFries) Belstra in Rensselaer, Indiana. Gwen graduated from DeMotte High School and was a bookkeeper for local businesses. She married Bernard VanKeppel on January 27, 1950 in DeMotte, Indiana.

 

Gwen is survived by her...

Dec 28, 2013

60 year old, Bruce E. Andrew of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away December 28, 2013.

 

On April 14, 1953 in Lafayette, Indiana Bruce was born to Paul Andrew and Marianna (Rommell) Andrew – Bougie. Bruce married Rhea Wise on October 29, 1972 in Illinois. Bruce was self-employed in his own business: B & R Towing. He served as a volunteer...

Dec 24, 2013

32 year old, Jimmy G. McMahan III, passed away December 24, 2013 at his home.

 

On October 9, 1981, Jimmy III was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to Jimmy G. Jr. & Kathleen (nee: Timm) McMahan. Jimmy graduated from Kouts High School and attended Ivy Tech graduating with a Computer Science degree. He worked at Target for 10+ years.

 

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Dec 9, 2013

William A Wilson age 89 of DeMotte passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice center in Valparaiso, Dec. 9, 2013. William was retired from Conrail railroad after serving 35 years. During the second world war William serviced proudly in the United States Marine Corp. William is survived by his loving family consisting of daughters, Linda (Orville) Perry of DeMotte, Paula...

Dec 4, 2013

90 year old, Fannie Mae Sizemore of Winamac passed away December 4, 2013.

 

On March 18, 1923, Fannie was born to Robert & Martha Ellen (Ramsey) Cole in Booneville, Kentucky. Fannie married Corbit Sizemore on November 19, 1943, in Austin, Kentucky. Fannie loved being a home-maker for her husband and children.

 

Surviving are her three children: Ruth Ann...

Dec 3, 2013

89 year old, Shirley F. Wireman of Wheatfield passed away December 3, 2013 with her loving family around her.

 

On February 8, 1924, Shirley was born to Jim and Sally (nee: Wireman) Wireman in Waldo, Kentucky. On February 24, 1941, Shirley married Rev. Thureman Wireman in Salyersville, Kentucky. Shirley was a homemaker and attended the Victory Baptist Church.

 

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Dec 3, 2013

Nov 12, 2013

35 year old, Johnathon E. Henke of Medaryville, Indiana passed away November 12, 2013.

 

On January 3, 1978, Johnathon was born to Stephen A. and Roberta (Fugate) Henke in Crown Point, Indiana. He is a graduate of West Central High School and worked as a laborer. He enjoyed working on cars.

 

Johnathon is survived by his parents: Stephen...

Nov 12, 2013