Oct 19, 2012

73 year old, William N. Wheeler, of Wheatfield, passed away October 19, 2012.

 

On March 14, 1939, Bill was born to Claude and Leatha Wheeler in Chicago, Illinois. Bill was a truck driver by trade and drove for the Teamsters Local 135. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge 642, in Wheatfield.

 

Bill is survived by...

Oct 18, 2012

74 year old, James V. Gilbert of Fair Oaks passed away October 18, 2012.

 

On March 29, 1938, James was born to Verlin & Flora (Smith) Gilbert in Kokomo, Indiana. James was a lifetime area resident who was a truck driver by trade. On April 2, 1956 James married the love of his life Christine DeMoss in Rensselaer, Indiana....

Oct 10, 2012

Althalee R. Dobson, 67, of (Kniman) DeMotte, Indiana, and Bradenton, Florida, passed away at her home in Bradenton, Florida on October 10, 2012. She was born February 16, 1945 to John and Byrdia Middelkamp. Althalee attended the Kniman and Wheatfield school system where she met James A. Dobson. They were married on August 18, 1962. Althalee was a wonderful wife,...

Oct 5, 2012

48 year old, Glenn Spencer Sr., of Rensselaer, passed away October 5, 2012.

 

On August 20, 1964, Glen was born to William & Sallie (nee: Manns) Spencer in Means, Kentucky. He attended Rensselaer schools, and was a cook.

 

Glenn is survived by his children: Glenn (Amber) Spencer Jr., Patricia Ann Spencer, 6 grandchildren, his parents, siblings: Mason (Karen)...

Oct 3, 2012

85 year old, Thelma A. Knip of DeMotte, passed away October 3, 2012 on her birthday.

 

On October 3, 1927, Thelma was born in Chicago, Illinois to John & Frances (nee: Miller) DeFries. Thelma graduated from Wheatfield High School and attended 2 years of college. She worked in the health care industry. She was a member of the Community...

Sep 30, 2012

24 year old, Thomas R. Weems of Morocco, passed away September 30, 2012 from a car accident.

 

On August 12, 1988 Thomas was born to Tim Weems & Theresa (nee: Lourito) Cox. Thomas graduated from South Newton and worked in construction.

 

Thomas is survived by his parents, siblings: Lydia Weems, Danielle (Tony) Weems-Brown, Jaymes Weems, & Christina (Rob)...

Sep 29, 2012

19 year old, Devin M. Holbrook of Medaryville, passed away September 29, 2012.

 

On August 18, 1993, Devin was born to Darrell and Robin (West) Holbrook in Valparaiso, Indiana. Devin attended West Central Schools and worked as a landscaper.

 

Devin is survived by: his father: Darrell Holbrook & Melinda Rowe, siblings: Joshua West, Justin West & fiance’ Elizabeth...

Sep 21, 2012

88 year old, Marge L. Sekema, of DeMotte passed away September 21, 2012.

 

On May 27, 1924 Marge was born in DeMotte to Albert and Carrie (Mauwer) Konovsky. On July 2, 1942, Marge married Paul Sekema in Knox, Indiana. Marge enjoyed being a housewife for her husband and children. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

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Sep 7, 2012

34 year old, Eric J. Gross of Rensselaer passed away September 7, 2012.

 

On June 26, 1978, Eric was born to Terry Dean Gross Sr. and Joyce (Manns) Bulington in Rensselaer, Indiana. Eric graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1997. He worked at Talberts Manufacturing in Rensselaer, he also liked working in construction.

 

He is survived by his...

Sep 1, 2012

 

93 year old, Sister Mary Herman Duttlinger, OP of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 5, 2012.

 

Dorothy Elizabeth Agnes Duttlinger was born on July 27, 1918 in LaSalle Co., IL, to Charles and Theresa (nee: Schiffgans) Duttlinger. She was a member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield, IN. She graduated from Wheatfield High School and...

Aug 31, 2012

89 year old, Vivian Duttlinger of DeMotte, passed away on August 31, 2012, at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On November 24, 1922, Vivian was born to James J. & Frances (nee: Finley) Kearney in Chicago, Illinois. Vivian graduated from Francesville High School in 1939. She married the love of her life, Clarence Duttlinger on April...

Aug 22, 2012

88 year old, Joseph E. Abbott of Wheatfield passed away August 22, 2012.

 

On May 3, 1924, Joe was born to James and Margaret (nee: Hudsbeth) Abbott in McComb, Mississippi. He was the youngest of 13 children. Joe always claimed to have graduated ‘Lame Duck’ from McComb High School. Joe was a machinist for the Illinois Central Railroad for...

Aug 11, 2012

87 year old, Alice Mae Whited, of DeMotte formerly of Wheatfield, passed away August 11, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family.

 

On March 8, 1925 in Jasper County Alice was born to Clinton & Frances (Fritz) Sanders. Alice Mae had 12 siblings. After growing up in Medaryville and graduating from Medaryville High School, Alice married William Delos...

Aug 10, 2012

69 year old, Martin ‘Lyle’ Kessinger of DeMotte, passed away August 10, 2012.

 

On November 30, 1942, Lyle and his twin brother, Marven were born to Marvin and Mary (nee: Roughbaugh) Kessinger in Rensselaer, Indiana. Lyle was a lifetime area resident. He married Esther Feleki on March 25, 1967 in DeMotte, Indiana. Lyle worked as a supervisor at U.S....

Aug 9, 2012

86 year old, Helen B. ‘Granny’ Mauck of Medaryville, passed away August 9, 2012 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On September 10, 1925, Helen was born to Bill & Ethel (Paige) Grundy in Momence, Illinois. On December 16, 1967, Helen married James Mauck in Rensselaer, Indiana. Helen worked at Jasper-Pulaski Tree Nursery. She was a...

Aug 3, 2012

Aug 3, 2012

87 year old, Lafayette Hammack of Sumava Resorts, passed away August 3, 2012.

 

On October 28, 1924, Lafayette was born to Romey and Agnes L (Gunderson) Hammack in Columbus, North Dakota. Lafayette married Betty J. Tank, who preceded him. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 150 and the Eagles in Black Oak.

 

Lafayette is survived...

Jul 25, 2012

90 year old, Miriam Hope Lawyer of Wheatfield, passed away July 25, 2012.

 

On January 12, 1922, Miriam was born in Jasper County Indiana to Oscar and Clara (nee: Dunn) Stembel. Miriam attended Valparaiso University and married Charles Homer Lawyer (who precedes her). She taught students to play the piano for many years. She also was an organist for...

Jul 23, 2012

77 year old, Roscoe ‘Bud’ Wireman, of Rensselaer passed away July 23, 2012.

 

On May 22, 1935, Roscoe was born to Simon & Georgia (nee: Joseph) Wireman in Waldo, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Bud served in the United States Air Force. On October 8, 1960 Bud married the love of his life, Beverly June Nelson in Virgie, Indiana. Bud worked...

Jul 18, 2012

91 year old, Rosa M. Nelson-Darner, of Wheatfield passed away July 18, 2012 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

 

On November 12, 1920, Rosa was born to Jesse Lee & Grace (nee: Robertson) Ellis. Rosa was the owner of the original Schoolhouse Inn in Wheatfield, where she enjoyed cooking for everyone who passed through her doors.

 

Rosa is survived...