Jasper C. 'CJ' Messer
Jul 14, 2012
77 year old, Jasper C. ‘J C’ Messer of Francesville, passed away July 14, 2012.
On February 3, 1935 in Knott County Kentucky, Jasper was born to Kelley and Bertha (Shephard) Messer. On July 21, 1956, J C married Norma Whitaker. J C was a construction worker with the Local 81 for 20 years.
J C, is survived...
Genevieve Payne
Jul 14, 2012
91 year old, Genevieve Payne of Wheatfield, formerly of North Judson, passed away July 14, 2012.
On March 22, 1921, Genevieve was born to Sherman and Emma (Skidmore) Payne in Removal, West Virginia. Genevieve lived in Toledo, Ohio for a while, before moving to North Judson, and then to Wheatfield. She was a factory worker.
Genevieve is survived...
William J. 'Bill' Recker
Jul 12, 2012
84 year old, William ‘Bill’ Recker of DeMotte, passed away July 12, 2012 at his home with his loving family around him.
On September 15, 1927, William was born to William and Jessie (nee: Staal) Recker in Highland, Indiana. He graduated in 1945 from DeMotte High School. William married Corrine J. VanDyke on October 3, 1952 in Momence, Illinois....
Millie L Wireman
Jul 10, 2012
89 year old, Mildred L. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away July 10, 2012 at VNA Hospice Center.
On January 27, 1923, Millie was born to Charles and Vesta (Jones) Hall. Millie worked as a hairdresser for many years in Wheatfield.
Millie is survived by her children: Ron Wireman (special friend, Lulu), Arnold ‘Gene’ (Michaeleen) Wireman, Donna (Bob) Craig,...
Rev. George Halsted
Jul 9, 2012
92 year old, Rev. George Halsted, of Wheatfield, passed away July 9, 2012.
On March 29, 1920, George was born to George and Claudea (Myers) Halsted in Peekskill, New York. George married the love of his life, Arlene E. Scherzer, on February 7, 1953 in Freeland, MI. George was a Lutheran Minister and Salesman.
George is survived by...
Carma Jean McMahan
Jun 27, 2012
78 year old, Carma Jean McMahan of Wheatfield passed away June 27, 2012, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center of Crown Point.
On May 3, 1934, Carma Jean was born to Dale and Mary A. (nee: Tilton) Garling in Wheatfield, Indiana. Carma Jean attended Wheatfield Schools. Carma Jean married the love of her life: Ronnie McMahon on November 18, 1950...
Phillip Jonkman
Jun 24, 2012
89 year old, Phillip Jonkman of Wheatfield, passed away June 24, 2012.
On August 18, 1922, Phillip was born to Christopher and Minnie (Vorst) Jonkman in Corsica, South Dakota. On February 14, 1946, he married the love of his life: Viola Schoon in Roselawn, Indiana. Phillip enjoyed farming and was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of...
Mary 'Jackie' Ester
Jun 20, 2012
74 year old, Mary ‘Jackie’ Ester, of DeMotte passed away June 20, 2012 at VNA Hospice of Valparaiso.
On July 27, 1937, Jackie was born in Aniston, Alabama. Jackie graduated from Coco Solo, Canal Zone, in Panama. She returned to the states to work at Illinois Bell Telephone. She enjoyed being a homemaker and listening to Bluegrass Music.
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Adam Wireman Jr.
Jun 17, 2012
66 year old, Adam ‘Big Man’ Wireman Jr., of Campbellsburg, passed away June 17, 2012 in Florida.
On November 8, 1945, Adam was born to Adam Sr. and Pearley (nee: Joseph) Wireman in Salyersville, Kentucky. Adam married Kay Clemans on July 4, 1991. Adam was a pipefitter for Local 597 for over 20 years.
Adam Jr. is survived...
Nomai J Flinn
Jun 15, 2012
74 year old, Nomai J. Flinn, of Rensselaer passed away June 15, 2012.
On March 26, 1938, Nomai was born to Harold & Alice (nee: Critser) Stalhandske. On March 9, 1963 Nomai married David Flinn in Crown Point, Indiana. Nomai was a Bar Tender for the VFW Post 1279 in Rensselaer for 18 years.
Nomai is survived by...
Arlene Edna Halsted
Jun 5, 2012
89 year old, Arlene Edna Halsted of Wheatfield, passed away June 5, 2012.
On May 21, 1923, Arlene was born to Michael and Anna (nee: Wagner) Scherzer in Freeland, Michigan. Arlene married the love of her life, George Halsted, on February 7, 1953 in Freeland, Michigan. Arlene was a bank teller and a housewife.
Arlene is survived by...
James Watson
May 17, 2012
85 year old, James Watson of Medaryville, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away May 17, 2012 at his home with his loving family around him.
James was born on April 6, 1927, in Boone Grove, Indiana, to LeRoy and Elda (nee: Pullins) Watson. On January 25, 1948, James married the love of his life, Inez in Medaryville, Indiana. James is...
Shannon Lyn Schwanke
Apr 26, 2012
40 year old, Shannon Lyn Schwanke of Wheatfield, passed away April 26, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.
On September 29, 1971, Shannon was born to Jim and Linda (nee: Hendrichs) Klemp in Valparaiso, Indiana. Shannon graduated in 1990. On July 1, 1995, Shannon married Mike W. Schwanke at the DeMotte United Methodist Church. Shannon worked for AAA Supply...
Kenneth M. Risner
Apr 23, 2012
72 year old, Kenneth M. Risner of Wheatfield, passed away April 23, 2012.
On June 4, 1939, Kenneth was born to Elza and Pearlie (nee: Spradling) Risner in Rensselaer, Indiana. Kenneth was a member of the National Guard, worked for Indiana General at Plant #1 for 29 years. Kenneth married Imogene “Jeannie” Steele on February 14, 1981 in Wheatfield,...
Dennis D. Brown
Apr 17, 2012
72 year old, Dennis D. Brown of Wheatfield, passed away April 17, 2012 in Rensselaer, Indiana.
On October 5, 1939, Dennis was born to Russell and Mary Anetta (nee: Hammond) Brown in Rensselaer, Indiana. Dennis was a High Lift Operator with the Songer Corporation. He was a member of the 150 Operators for 35 years.
Dennis is survived...
Nelda B. Shanks
Apr 10, 2012
63 year old, Nelda B. Shanks of Wheatfield, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the home of her daughter in Bloomington, Indiana.
Nelda was the daughter of Robert Ray and Zelma Edith (nee: Carlton) Gastineau. She graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1967 and Ball State University in 1971. She married Robert Shanks on August 21, 1976 and...
Walter A. Rude
Apr 6, 2012
67 year old, Walter A. Rude of Fair Oaks, passed away on April 6, 2012, at Porter Hospital.
On October 12, 1944, Walter was born to Glendale and Rosa (nee: Brockus) Rude in Rensselaer, Indiana. Walter served in the U.S. Army
Walter was a lifetime area resident who worked at Indiana General for many years. Walter married the...
Roger Dwain Fox
Apr 4, 2012
75 year old, Roger Dwain Fox of Wheatfield, passed away April 4, 2012 at Ritten House in Valparaiso, Indiana.
On July 12, 1936, Roger was born to Maurice and Leta Leona (nee: Enderton) Fox in Moline, Illinois.
Roger served in the U.S. Navy. On February 22, 1958, Roger married the love of his life, Phyllis Maxwell at the...