Dennis Hensley

Dennis Hensley

Jun 28, 2024

73 year old, Dennis Hensley, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 28, 2024 in his home, with his loving family around him.

On May 5, 1951, Dennis was born to Ossie and Beulah (Combs). Hensley, in Clayhole, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Patricia Dabrowski, on May 18, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis worked as a fabricator at Panel...

Marvin H. Strong

Marvin H. Strong

Jun 28, 2024

80 year old, Marvin ‘Sam’ H. Strong, of DeMotte, passed away June 28, 2024, at his home, with his loving family around him.

On July 27, 1943, Marvin was born to Elmon and Leah (Davis) Strong, in Gary, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Sandra Davis, on February 27, 1963, in Halfax, North Carolina. Sam served in the U.S....

John Burks

John Burks

Jun 26, 2024

79 year old, John P. Burks, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Northwest Health Porter.

On January 5, 1945, John was born to Elbert Burks and Mary Peronis in Harrisburg, Illinois. He graduated from Glen Park High School, and served in the United States Army as a Medical Corpsman from 1965 until 1968. John was a master mechanic...

Jimmie Hopkins

Jimmie Hopkins

Jun 25, 2024

63 year old, Jimmie Hopkins, of Medaryville, passed away June 25, 2024, at Community Hospital in Munster.

 Jimmie was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, to John and Sara (Patton) Hopkins on April 11, 1961. He worked as a mechanic. Jimmie loved listening to music, and working on cars.

Jimmie is survived by his siblings: Johnny Hopkins, Scott (Tammy) Hopkins, and Lisa Joseph.

Jimmie was...

Thomas Strain

Thomas Strain

Jun 21, 2024

81 year old, Thomas Strain passed away on June 21, 2024 at Franciscan Health Crown Point with his loving family around him.

 On December 27, 1942, Thomas was born to Ralph and Bethel (Spriggs) Strain in Wheatfield, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Janice Noble, on November 5, 1966 at the Wheatfield Baptist Church. Thomas graduated in 1960 from...

Lupe Alejandro Castillo

Lupe Alejandro Castillo

Jun 15, 2024

66 year old, Lupe Alejandro Castillo, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 15, 2024, unexpectedly in New Braunsfels, Texas.

On February 23, 1958, Lupe was born to Alejandro and Minerva (Ponce) Castillo in Chicago, Illinois. He was a machine operator for the Local 150 Operators Union. Lupe loved to ride motorcycles and horses. He enjoyed rodeos, and was a bull rider...

Belinda Sue McDonald

Belinda Sue McDonald

Jun 12, 2024

72 year old, Belinda Sue McDonald, of Rensselaer, passed away on June 12. 2024. 

On January 21, 1952, Belinda, was born to Earl and Emma (Circle) Malia in Winamac, Indiana. Belinda was a factory worker. She was a very kind person that enjoyed spending time with friends and her dog, Marley.

Belinda is survived by her siblings: Joe (Frieda) Malia, Sonja (Doug)...

Betty Jo Kilgore

Betty Jo Kilgore

Jun 11, 2024

70 year old, Betty Jo Kilgore, of Valparaiso, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 11, 2024 with her loving family around her.

 

On January 30, 1954, Betty Jo was born to Floyd and Jo Nell (Latham) Kilgore in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Merrillville High School. Betty Jo spent 25 years working at the Valparaiso Walmart deli, giving free cheese to...

Bernice Bennett

Bernice Bennett

Jun 9, 2024

79 year old, Bernice Bennett, of Wheatfield, passed away June 9, 2024.

 

On January 23, 1945, Bernice was born to Henry and Margaret (Schultz) Wozniak in Gary, Indiana. Bernice was a QMA, and worked at Little Company of Mary in San Pierre for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking for her large family. Bernice liked to spend time with her...

Judith L Dunn-Navarro

Judith L Dunn-Navarro

Jun 7, 2024

62 year old, Judith L. Dunn-Navarro, passed away June 7, 2024 at her home.

 

On June 28, 1961, Judith was born to Jacob and Dorothy (McGrogan) Mayer in Davenport, Iowa. Judy was an avid reader, and she loved reading and watching crime mysteries. She was also an animal lover.

 

Judy is survived by her son: Robin (Rebecca) Dunn, grandchildren: Austin, Mackenzie, Lincoln,...

Karen Reese

Karen Reese

May 27, 2024

64 year old, Karen Reese, of Rensselaer, passed away May 27, 2024, with her loving family around her.

On September 25, 1959, in Mineral Wells, Texas, Karen was born to Lee and Marie (Tiede) Whitaker. Karen graduated from high school. Karen married the love of her life, Daniel Reese, on December 17, 1982 at Bailey Corner Church. She enjoyed traveling, rafting,...

Glyn A. Walker

Glyn A. Walker

May 26, 2024

62 year old, Glyn A. Walker, of Kouts, passed away May 26, 2024.

 

On April 22, 1962, Glyn was born to David F. and Mary E. (Becker) Walker, in Hammond, Indiana. Glyn married the love of his life, Jeannie Deemer on May 13, 2023, in Kouts, Indiana. Glyn was a truck driver for 29years, and had a way to make people’s...

Mary L. Anderson

Mary L. Anderson

May 26, 2024

78 year old, Mary L. Anderson, of Wheatfield, passed away May 26, 2024, at IU Health University, Indianapolis, with her loving family around her.

 

On July 7, 1945, Mary was born to Amos and Alvie (Bailey) Bailey, in Salyersville, Kentucky. She married the love of her life, Gordon Anderson on April 14, 1970, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Mary enjoyed being a housewife...

John E. Hastings

John E. Hastings

May 21, 2024

80 year old, John E. Hastings, of DeMotte, passed away May 21, 2024, at his home.

 

On May 19, 1944, John was born to Ralph and Dolores (Allen) Hastings, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a graduate of DeLaSalle High School. John then married the love of his life Lynda Schuller, on November 28, 1964, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. John loved being...

Anna Marie Sholes

Anna Marie Sholes

May 17, 2024

74 year old, Anna ‘Marie’ Sholes, of Francesville, passed away May 17, 2024, at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On November 5, 1949, Anna was born to Goldie Lorena (Riddle) Short, in Richwood, West Virginia. She graduated from Richwood High School. She married the love of her life, John M. Sholes on November 29, 1968, in Persinger, West...

Henry B. Dahm Sr.

Henry B. Dahm Sr.

May 16, 2024

81 year old, Henry B. Dahm Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away May 16, 2024, at his home.

 

On April 6, 1943, Henry was born to Henry and Henrietta (Berghorst) Dahm, in Jasper County, Indiana. Henry graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. He married the love of his life, Beverly May Hamstra on March 17, 1962, in DeMotte, Indiana. Henry...

Linda L. Williams

Linda L. Williams

May 15, 2024

74 year old, Linda L. Williams, of DeMotte, passed away May 15, 2024.

 

On February 22, 1950, Linda was born to Marshall Wireman and Diana (Tyre) Woolbrandt, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Norman Williams, on June 17, 1967, in Jasper County, Indiana. Linda enjoyed being a housewife, and crocheting many items. Linda liked to garden and...

David Land II

David Land II

May 15, 2024

56 year old, David Land II, passed away May 15, 2024, with his loving family around him.

 

On March 23, 1968, David was born to David and Ruby (Leach) Land, in Valparaiso, Indiana. On March 10, 1993, David married the love of his life, Jennie Hesh, in Kentland, Indiana. David worked in the factory for several years. He enjoyed watching sports....

Scott Helton

Scott Helton

May 14, 2024

62 year old, Scott Helton, of Wheatfield, passed away May 14, 2024, with his loving family around him.

 

On February 13, 1962, Scott was born to Vernon and Ruth (Wireman) Helton at Valparaiso, Indiana. He was a lifelong area resident, and a Kankakee Valley High School graduate, class of 1980. He married the love of his life, Debbi Shupe on August...

Alice F. Messer

Alice F. Messer

May 10, 2024

84 year old, Alice F. Messer, of Clayton, formerly of Medaryville, passed away May 10, 2024.

 

On August 12, 1939, Alice was born to Lee and Betty (Conley) Scott. She worked at one time for American Oak, in North Judson. Alice loved flowers, and shopping at Good Will.

 

Alice is survived by her loving family: children: Eddie (Marie) Holbrook, Betty (James) Bolen,...