Obituaries
Gene S Knudsen
Jan 26, 2025
74 year old, Gene S. Knudsen, of DeMotte, passed away on January 26, 2025, due to complications with pneumonia for the last 3 months.
On September 28, 1950, Gene was born to Eugene Knudsen and Gladys (Cox) Bixenman, in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his life as an auto body technician, 25 years at B&E in Valpo, Scott’s Autobody in DeMotte, and...
Lucinda M Baldauf
Jan 24, 2025
71 year old, Lucinda Baldauf, of Wheatfield, passed away January 24, 2025, at Franciscan Health St. Anthony, in Crown Point, Indiana.
On November 14, 1953, Lucinda was born to Wilbert Powers and Norma (Warfield) Cooper, in Gary, Indiana. Lucinda was a graduate of Griffith High School, class of 1972, and Shawnee Community College, class of 1994, with a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Haulie 'Crow' Messer
Jan 24, 2025
82 year old, Haulie ‘Crow’ Messer, of Medaryville, passed away January 24, 2025, at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center, in Brook, Indiana.
On May 12, 1942, Haulie was born to Kelley and Bertha (Shepard) Messer, in Knott County, Kentucky. He worked as a Laborer for the Union Local 81. Haulie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching television.
Haulie is survived by his...
Carolyn R Van Vuren
Jan 17, 2025
80 year old, Carolyn R. Van Vuren, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, two days before her 81st birthday, in DeMotte, Indiana, with loving family around her.
On January 19, 1944, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Carolyn was born to Martin and Rose (Hamstra) Klemp. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1962. Carolyn married the love of her...
Rosco Hilton
Jan 12, 2025
90 year old, Rosco Hilton, of DeMotte, passed away January 12, 2025, with loving family around him.
On October 14, 1934, Rosco was born to Norvin and Lucille (Stroup) Hilton, in Wheatfield, Indiana. On March 3, 1956, he married the love of his life, Patricia Schaefer. Rosco was a meat cutter at Hockney’s, Hanford’s, and Beckman’s IGA. He liked to collect...
Madalyn 'Maddy' Butler
Jan 11, 2025
80 year old, Madalyn C. ‘Maddy’ Butler, passed away January 11, 2025, with her loving family around her.
On June 11, 1944, Maddy, was born to Oscar and Martha (Eckert) Lund, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She married the love of her life, William ‘Bill’ Butler, on April 6, 1965. She worked for HR Block, and was a DeMotte postal mail carrier....
Christine Dust
Jan 9, 2025
75 year old, Christine Dust, of Wheatfield, passed away January 9, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida.
On June 4, 1949, Christine was born to John Bebenek and Sofia (Ruzycki) Dupczek, in Hammond, Indiana. She spent many years as the bakery manager of Tysen’s Grocery in DeMotte, Indiana. Christine enjoyed shopping, travelling, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Christine is survived...
Firman Walker
Jan 7, 2025
91 year old, Firman K. Walker, of Rensselaer, passed away January 7, 2025, at Parkview Haven in Francesville, Indiana.
On February 21, 1933, Firman was born to Arthur Pearl and Leota Beth (Obenchain) Walker, in Jasper County, Indiana. Firman graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1951, where he was very active in sports, and where he met the love of...
Emzey 'Zeke' Ketchum
Jan 4, 2025
97 year old, Emzey ‘Zeke’ Ketchum, of Wheatfield, passed away January 4, 2025.
Zeke was the first born to Juel (Watkins) and Leonard Ketchum, in Salyersville, Kentucky on December 11, 1927. His twin brother, John passed away a few days after their birth. The couple went on to give Emzey 5 more siblings: Louie, Don, Price, Kenny and Garrie. The family...
David Wayne Kutemeier
Dec 30, 2024
67 year old, David W. Kutemeier, of Lowell, passed away December 30, 2024 at his home.
On October 24, 1957, David was born to Wayne L. Kutemeier and Ruth (Buchmeier) Bohling, in Kankakee, Illinois. David owned South County Heating and Air Conditioning until he retired. He enjoyed cars, guns, but was happiest supporting his grandchildren and watching their activities.
David is survived...
Joseph Barrera
Dec 30, 2024
94 year old, Joseph Barrera, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 30, 2024, at his home.
On July 9, 1930, Joseph was born to Sotero and Domitilia (Peña) Barrera, in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He married the love of his life, Lorraine Buratto, on September 14, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph was...
Adam J Hebda
Dec 30, 2024
44 year old, Adam J. Hebda, of Wheatfield, passed away on December 30, 2024.
On September 8, 1980, Adam was born to Richard and Rowena (LaPradd) Hebda, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Adam graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1999. He enjoyed spending time fishing, archery, swimming, and golfing. Adam loved his daughters more than anything, they were everything to him.
Adam...
Kimmie Lynn Armstrong
Dec 29, 2024
57 year old, Kimmie Lynn Armstrong, of Rensselaer, passed away December 29, 2024 at her home, with her loving family around her.
On August 20, 1967, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Kimmie was born to William and Walker ‘Sue’ (Drake) Lacosse. She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. She drove school bus for Kankakee Valley Schools. She married Jimmy Armstrong on May 20,...
Linda L Howard
Dec 29, 2024
81 year old, Linda Howard, of Wheatfield, passed away December 29, 2024, with her loving family around her.
On September 4, 1943, Linda was born to Truman ‘Pappy’ and Edna (Nelson) Stanton, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Linda graduated from Wheatfield High School. She worked at Kankakee Valley School Corporation Office, as their Food Service Director from 1972 – 2015. She married Jess...
Lyla Kerns
Dec 29, 2024
85 year old, Lyla Kerns, of Wheatfield, passed away December 29, 2024, at Parkview Haven, Franceville, Indiana.
On June 18, 1939, in Wheatfield, Indiana, Lyla was born to Frank and Alice (Jones) Krug. She graduated from Tefft High School, and worked as a retail clerk. Lyla loved to bake.
Lyla is survived by her children: Kevin Kerns, Phillip Kerns, Gerald Kerns, and...
Matthew Ketchum
Dec 27, 2024
39 year old, Matthew Ketchum of Kniman/Wheatfield, passed away December 27, 2024 at his home.
On February 10, 1985, Matthew was born to Stanley and Lisa (Cross) Ketchum, in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 2003. His favorite job was working for Ketchum Pest Control, for his father. Matthew loved coaching for the Wheatfield Little League,...
Eugene A. Braun
Dec 22, 2024
71 year old, Eugene A. Braun, of Lake Village, passed away December 22, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On January 20, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Eugene was born to Gerald and Marilyn (Hughes) Braun. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp for a time. He married the love of his life, Mary ‘Mitzi’ Grutzius on December 22, 1972. Eugene...
Harvey L Kamminga
Dec 21, 2024
78 year old, Harvey L. Kamminga, of Lake Village, passed away December 21, 2024, at his home.
On August 30, 1946, Harvey was born to George and Rose (Boersma) Kamminga, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Harvey gradated from DeMotte High School class of 1964. He owned and operated ‘Harv’s Welding’. He married the love of his life, Norma Hoffman, in Jasper County, on...
Michael Kessinger
Dec 17, 2024
56 year old, Michael ‘Mike’ Kessinger, of DeMotte, passed away December 17, 2024 at home with his loving family surrounding him.
On May 11, 1968, Michael was born to Martin ‘Lyle’ and Esther (Feleki) Kessinger in Valparaiso, Indiana. Mike was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1986. He worked as a mechanic at Charlie Roberts in Rensselaer, and...
Guy O. Gray
Dec 12, 2024
92 year old, Guy O. Gray, of DeMotte, passed away December 12, 2024, with his loving family around him.
On February 10, 1932, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Guy was born to William and Leta (Middaugh) Gray. He graduated from Bridgeport, Illinois, class of 1950, home of the Bulldogs. Guy served in the U.S. Army, and he was a 150 Operator. He...
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