Obituaries

Jeanette B Rogers

Jeanette B Rogers

May 5, 2023

 

90 year old, Jeanette B. Rogers, of DeMotte, passed away April 28, 2023.

 

On October 2, 1932, Jeanette was born to James Atley and Florence Marantha (Pressley) McCarson. Jeanette worked in customer service. She was an avid reader, and gardener. She also liked to crochet.

 

Jeanette is survived by her children: Theresa (Charles) Poston, Norman LeRoy Rogers,...

Terry 'Pig Farmer' Hines

Terry 'Pig Farmer' Hines

May 1, 2023

 

83 year old, Terry ‘Pig Farmer’ Hines, of DeMotte, passed away May 1, 2023 at Aperion Care, DeMotte, Indiana.

 

Terry was raised by John T. Hines and Ruby Hines. He worked at Tri-State Steel as a delivery driver, and a drywaller by trade. Terry was a 48-year member of the Invaders Motorcycle Club of Central Indiana. He liked...

Marlene Dee Bellemey

Marlene Dee Bellemey

May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023, Marlene Dee Bellemey, loving wife, mother, and meegaw left this world at the age of 62.

 

Love and family were the foundations of Marlene’s life which began on September 20,1960. Everyone and anyone could never forget because her birthday began on September 1 and lasted the entire month. Marlene had amazing role models as examples...

Charles 'Chuck' De Moss

Charles 'Chuck' De Moss

Apr 29, 2023

 

 

 

65 year old Charles 'Chuck' DeMoss, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 29, 2023.

 

Chuck was born on September 1, 1957, the son of: John 'Jack' and Naomi (Conley) DeMoss. He married the love of his life, Colleen Richie on April 12, 1980, at the Christian Church of Medaryville, Indiana.  Chuck was a member of the...

Richard A. Carlberg

Richard A. Carlberg

Apr 28, 2023

 

88 year old Richard A. Carlberg of Lowell passed away April 28, 2023.

 

Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois to Harold and Anna (Koska) Carlberg on October 6, 1934. Richard served in the US Army. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Manes, on January 13, 1962. Richard was a hardwire installer for ADT security for over...

William J. Mathews

William J. Mathews

Apr 27, 2023

 

72 year old, William Mathews (Jim), of Fair Oaks, passed away very peacefully April 27, 2023, at his home.

 

On November 1, 1950, Jim was born to Richard and Etheline (Mitchell) Mathews in East Chicago, Indiana. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He worked and retired from Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad as a carmen....

Jeannette L Hendricks

Jeannette L Hendricks

Apr 25, 2023

 

69 year old, Jeannette L. Hendricks, of Wheatfield, passed away April 25, 2023.

 

On July 3, 1953, Jeannette was born in Hammond, Indiana to James and Shirley (Rowe) Lambert. She graduated from Lake Central High School, and received her RN degree from Purdue University.  She married the love of her life Ronald Hendricks on November 8, 1975, in...

Arlene R Loomis

Arlene R Loomis

Apr 24, 2023

Arlene R Loomis, 79, of Lowell, passed away April 24, 2023 with her loving family around her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

 

On October 13, 1943, Arlene was born to Dennis and Ferne (Smith) Simmons in Alhambra, California. She was a massage therapist & reflexologist, and also taught massage therapy. Arlene also sat on...

Irene May Kargas

Irene May Kargas

Apr 17, 2023

 

Irene May Kargas, age 77, passed from this world on April 17, 2023 at her home in Demotte, IN. Born in Chicago on April 2, 1946 to Walter and Geraldine (Haid) Zahrndt, Irene was an only child who enjoyed being the center of attention. Popular and social, Irene could get along with anyone, as attested to by her innumerable...

Rodney E. Wolford

Rodney E. Wolford

Apr 16, 2023

 

Rodney E. Wolford, 50, of Kewanna, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023 after passing away at home following a fatal fall.

 

Born on July 19, 1972, in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Marilyn (Wolford) and Curley Conley. Rodney graduated from West Central High School and was most recently employed...

Linda L. Calhoon

Linda L. Calhoon

Apr 16, 2023

71 year old, Linda L. Calhoon of Hebron passed away April 16, 2023 at home with loving family around her.  She bravely fought cancer for over 30 years. Her fierce determination and strong spirit will be missed by all those who knew her.

Linda was born on July 7, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to William “Bill” and Blanche (Wilson)...

Paul E. Huff

Paul E. Huff

Apr 15, 2023

 

69 year old, Paul E. Huff, of Valparaiso, passed away April 15, 2023 at his home.

 

On July 29, 1953, Paul was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Edgar and Juanita (Miller) Huff. Paul was a mechanic by trade. He served in the U.S. Army for a time. He was also known as ‘Country Paul’ the D.J.

 

Paul...

John W Oliver

John W Oliver

Apr 15, 2023

 

80 year old, John W. Oliver Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away April 15, 2023 at his home, with his family around him.

 

On November 17, 1942, John was born to William ‘Willie’ Oliver and Versa (Whitaker) Oliver-Fields, in Rensselaer, Indiana. John graduated from Medaryville High School. He married the love of his life, Patty (Williams) Oliver, on May...

Michelle Steffens

Michelle Steffens

Apr 9, 2023

 

Michelle Steffens, a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on April 9, 2023 at the age of 49. Michelle was born on October 17, 1973 and was the daughter to the late Clifford and Patricia (Marbach) Buskill.

 

Michelle was a fighter and one of the strongest people her family and friends knew. Despite the challenges she faced...

Joyce A Wireman

Joyce A Wireman

Apr 7, 2023

 

61 year old, Joyce A. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away April 7, 2023.

 

Joyce was born to Willie Miller Sr., and Mildred Bailey on July 6, 1961, in Magoffin County, Kentucky.  She married the love of her life, Danny F. Wireman, on February 22, 1977, at Bailey Corner Church, Rensselaer, Indiana. Joyce was a C.N.A. working for nursing...

Daniel M. Kaluf

Daniel M. Kaluf

Apr 7, 2023

 

On Friday, April 7, 2023, Daniel Martin Kaluf passed away at home, surrounded by family, from a rare kidney cancer (HLRCC).

 

On December 27,1975, (47 yrs.) Dan was born to Marty and Barbara (Blankenbaker) Kaluf in Valparaiso, IN. He graduated from KV High School, class of 1994.Dan married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Hyatt, on April 12, 1997....

Sandra J. Eberhart

Sandra J. Eberhart

Apr 2, 2023

 

79 year old, Sandra J. Eberhart, of Medaryville, passed away April 2, 2023, with her loving family around her.

 

Sandra was born on August 11, 1943, to Ernie and Clara (Eckert) Zimmerman, in LaPorte, Indiana. Sandra graduated from high school, and went to beauty school. She married Kenton D. Eberhart on August 5, 1967, in Medaryville, Indiana. Sandra...

Erin M Duffy

Erin M Duffy

Apr 2, 2023

 

Erin M. Duffy, 65, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2023 in Rensselaer, Indiana. 

 

Erin was born to Lynn Cooper and Doris (Kendrick) Frank in Belleville, Illinois, on May 27, 1957.

 

Erin was a registered nurse and spent most of her career in the hospital setting before working in home health caring for young children. She tended to...

Cecil 'Buck' De Moss

Cecil 'Buck' De Moss

Mar 30, 2023

 

Cecil (Buck) DeMoss, 82 years old, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023.

 

Cecil was born on October 10, 1940 to the late Jesse and Louis DeMoss. Over the course of his life, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing and spending time in Florida. He was a dedicated provider and retired from Ford Motor Company in...

Douglas Cooper

Douglas Cooper

Mar 28, 2023

 

 

65 year old, Douglas A. Cooper of Rensselaer, passed away March 28, 2023 with his loving family surrounding him.

 

On October 12, 1957, Doug was born to Merle Sr. and Norma (Smith) Cooper in Valparaiso, Indiana. Doug was a loader/operator at Morocco Sand and Gravel in Rensselaer. He was a tinkerer, who loved to work on cars...

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