Obituaries

Apr 29, 2010

70-year-old Barbara Ann Schneider of DeMotte passed away Thursday April 29, 2010. Barbara was born on October 30, 1939 in Oak Park, IL to the late Paul and Ann (Nee: Wroth) Pishum.

Barbara was a graduate of ITT in 1961 and was class Valedictorian. Barbara was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are two children John...

Apr 24, 2010

19 year old, Brandon R. Wireman, of Rensselaer passed away on April 24, 2010.

On November 5, 1990, Brandon was born to Brian Lovely and Peggy Sue Wireman in Knox, Indiana. Brandon a lifetime resident and worked in the construction industry.

Brandon is survived by his parents: Peggy Sue Wireman and Brian Lovely, brothers: Nicolas Lovely-Wireman and Trevor Lovely-Wireman, special...

Apr 14, 2010

71 year old, Edith F. Cooper of DeMotte, passed away April 14, 2010.

On January 13, 1939, Edith was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to John O. and Mattie E. (nee: Harris) Selby. Edith was a cashier at Marathon Station for 10 years.

She is survived by her children: Darrell L. (Wendy) Cooper, and Cynthia (William) Heilman, and 9 grandchildren, sister...

Apr 12, 2010

48 year old, Dean S. Whited of Valparaiso formerly of Wheatfield, passed away April 12, 2010.

On March 9, 1962, Dean was born in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1982. Dean worked for Von Tobel Lumber Company in Valparaiso for over 26 years.

Dean is survived by: mother, Sharon (nee: Reinhardt) and Emzey Ketchum, brother:...

Apr 12, 2010

79 year old, Edna Sejbl of Wheatfield, passed away April 12, 2010.

On November 6, 1930, Edna was born to John and Ann (nee: Brehm) Ogrzewalla in Tamaroa, Illinois. Edna married Rudy Sejbl in DeQuoin, Illinois on August 26, 1950. To this union came 2 daughters, Margie and Diana. Edna attended the United Church of Christ. She also enjoyed the...

Apr 11, 2010

75- year old Beverly (nee: Ingram) Shellabarger of Wheatfield, passed away Tuesday May 11, 2010.  Beverly was born on August 30, 1934, in Moline, Illinois, to the late Frank and Alice (nee: Yuska) Ingram.

Beverly and Gene where married on September 25, 1952 in Rock Island Illinois, to this union four children were born, Steve Shellabarger, Chris (Tracy) Shellbarger, Diane...

Apr 7, 2010

64 year old, Larry Eugene Call, passed away April 7, 2010 in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Larry was born on November 24, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to Raymond M. and Myrtle (nee: Worley) Call. Larry attended Fair Oaks Schools, and worked as a machinist. Larry also served in the U.S. Marine Corp., during Vietnam.

Larry is survived by his significant other, Helen...

Apr 1, 2010

60 year old, Gary L. Myers of Wheatfield, passed away April 1, 2010.

On September 19, 1949, Gary was born to Walter and Betty (nee: Shields) Myers in Valparaiso, Indiana. Gary graduated from Wheatfield Schools. On July 5, 1969, Gary married Mary Hucker in LaCrosse, Indiana. Gary was a self-employeed Owner Operator, who loved driving his truck. He was a...

Mar 17, 2010

56 year-old Anita Lynn (Hodges) Watlington of Wheatfield, formerly of Michigan City, passed away March 17, 2010 at Porter Hospital.  Anita was born on February 7, 1954 to Calvin and Geraldine (nee: Jenner) Hodges. Anita is survived by her son Charles (Jennifer) Hodges, Mother, Geraldine Vacendak, Father, Calvin Hodges, Brother Terry (Brenda) Hodges, 3 Grandsons Calvin, Colton, and Nick. Per...

Mar 16, 2010

53 year old, Douglas Henrichs, of South Haven formerly of DeMotte, passed away March 16, 2010.

On August 14, 1956, Douglas was born to Richard and Catherine (nee: Hoehn) Henrichs in Rensselaer, Indiana. Douglas was an electrician by trade.

Douglas is survived by his son, Nick Henrichs, his mother, Catherine Henrichs, sister, Linda (Jim) Klemp.

Douglas was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2010

62 year old, Theodore “Ted” Stalbaum, of Hebron, formerly of Tefft, passed away March 5, 2010.

On May 9, 1947, Ted was born to Virgil H. and Anna Odetta (nee: Blake) Stalbaum in Gary, Indiana. Ted attended school in Tefft. He was a member of the Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church. Ted was a cook in the U.S. Army.

Ted is...

Mar 1, 2010

52 year old, Michael J. Irvin of Wheatfield passed away March 1, 2010.

On September 22, 1957, Michael was born in Macon, Georgia. He served in the Navy. Michael was employed at the Local 41 for 28 years. Michael was a member of the American Legion Post 406 of Wheatfield.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Shannon (Charles) Fowler, and...

Feb 26, 2010

88 year old, Clarabell Jean Shevock, of Wheatfield, passed away February 26, 2010, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Crown Point, Indiana.

On November 4, 1921, she was born to William H. and Ettajane (nee: Sandres) Armstrong. Jean attended school at Rockford, Michigan. She married John J. Shevock Sr., on July 13, 1940. Jean worked as a shoemaker for Wolverine...

Feb 23, 2010

94 year old, Lucille Klemp, of Valparaiso, passed away February 23, 2010.

On July 9, 1915, she was born to Andrew and Anna (nee: Theis) Misch in Wheatfield. She married Albert Klemp.

Surviving are children: Walt (Connie) Klemp, Albert (Diane) Klemp, and Phyllis (Ralph) Knoblock, 3 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Phyllis Misch.

Lucille was preceded in death by...

Feb 15, 2010

78 year old, James (Jim) M. Kingma, of Wheatfield, passed away February 15, 2010.

On September 16, 1931, James was born to Gerben and Teenie (nee: Fase) Kingma in DeMotte, Indiana. James was a lifetime area resident, who graduated from DeMotte High School. He married Elizabeth (Betty) VanKeppel on June 8, 1954, in DeMotte.

Jim served in the U.S. ARMY...

Feb 15, 2010

Feb 1, 2010

John E. Golab age 39 of DeMotte, passed away on February 1, 2010. John was born on December 20, 1970 in Lafayette, Indiana to Mabel (nee: Neeley) and John Golab. John worked as a carpenter under the local union 1005. John enjoyed the NRA, hunting, fishing, and anything with a motor on it. John’s father passed away while he was...

Jan 30, 2010

88 year old, Ruby Grace Koster, of DeMotte, passed away January 30, 2010 in Florida.

On September 16, 1921, Ruby was born to Lee L. and Mabel (nee: Crawford) Myers in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was a graduate in the class of 1940 from DeMotte High School. She married John Milton Koster on September 19, 1941 in DeMotte. Ruby was a...

Jan 20, 2010

47 year old, Tony Kendall, passed away January 20, 2010.

On May 1, 1962, Tony was born to Charles James and Reba (nee: Austin) Kendall. Tony graduated from Central Catholic in 1980.  Tony lettered in Football at Central Catholic.  He attended Purdue University for two years. Tony started at Eli Lilly in 1981 as a Lab Technician.    Music and Corvettes...

Jan 12, 2010

66 year old, Gary F. Chalifoux, passed away January 12, 2010, at his home.

On April 21, 1943, Gary was born to Fred and Julia (nee: Glavin) Chalifoux in Hammond, Indiana. Gary graduated from Tech High School. Gary was in the Navy, and a member of American Legion Post 96 Medaryville.

Gary is survived by his special friend, Kim Pirtie,...