Obituaries

Dec 14, 2009

89 year old, Carmanella Owsley of Red Fox, Kentucky, passed away December 14, 2009.

On December 18, 1919, Carmanella was born to Kelly and Verdie (nee: Smith) Stone in Decoy, Kentucky. In 1937, she married Floyd Owsley in Palm Branch, Kentucky. Carmanella worked for Kingsley Furniture in LaPorte in sales for 33 years, she retired in 1997. She attended Bailey...

Dec 14, 2009

Dec 12, 2009

83 year old, Hazel M. Hanaway, of Hebron, passed away December 12, 2009.

Hazel was born on April 25, 1926, and was raised by Jim and Rosa Frame. She graduated from Merrillville Schools and married Duane Hanaway on September 6, 1946. Hazel enjoyed being a housewife.

Hazel is survived by her loving husband Duane, daughter Marcia & Alvin Lilley, grandsons...

Dec 11, 2009

79 year old, Ireva L. Jones, of Wheatfield, passed away December 11, 2009.

On March 3, 1930, Ireva was born to Milford A. and Bessie J. (nee: Engle) Robbins in Tefft, Indiana. She graduated from Tefft High School. She married Jessie Ray Jones on December 2, 1948. Ireva was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed being a homemaker.

Ireva, is...

Dec 7, 2009

45 year old, Barbara J. Neeley, of Winamac, passed away December 7, 2009.

On November 18, 1964, Barbara was born to Howard and Helen (nee: Davidson) Hargrove in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara was a homemaker who later married Billy Neeley on July 22, 1994.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Billy, children: Kelly (Shawn) Penicaro, Jeni (Michael) Nale, Mitchel (Tamaya) Shidler,...

Dec 7, 2009

54 year old, Ernie Neeley, of North Judson, passed away December 7, 2009.On March 21, 1955, he was born to Wayne and Gertrude (nee: Patrick) Neeley. He was a lifetime area resident, who worked as a factory worker. On October 22, 1997, he married Melanie DeBoard in Wheatfield.

Ernie is survived by his loving wife, Melanie, children: Chad Neeley, Laurie...

Nov 25, 2009

70 year old, Devon L. Jones Sr., passed away November 25, 2009. He was a lifetime area resident of the Rensselaer/Wheatfield area.

On October 17, 1939, he was born to Frank and Opal (nee: Pettet) Jones in Rensselaer, Indiana. Devon attended Wheatfield High School, and was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1963. Devon worked at Indiana General as a...

Nov 10, 2009

 40 year old, Ruth A. Maxey of Wheatfield, passed away November 10, 2009.

On July 28, 1969, Ruth was born to David L. and Ruby (nee: Leach) Land in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ruth was an LPN for the Rensselaer Care Center. On July 9, 1998 Ruth married Chester K. Maxey in LaPorte.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Chester, and...

Nov 9, 2009

50 year old, Alan Lee Strong, of DeMotte, passed away November 9, 2009.

On September 14, 1959, Alan was born to Ralph and Linda (nee: Smith) Strong in Portsmouth, Virginia. Alan attended Kankakee Valley Schools and graduated in 1977. He married Trudy Umphryes on February 14, 1987. Alan was an electrician for Hamstra Builders for 30+ years. He was a...

Nov 6, 2009

11 year old, Leah M. Harper, passed away November 6, 2009.

On January 17, 1998, she was born to Gregory W. and Susan (nee: Proctor) Harper. Leah was in the 6th grade at Kankakee Valley Intermediate School. She was a Pop Warner Cheerleader.

Leah is survived by her parents, Gregory and Susan Harper, sisters: Nicole (Paul) Parks and Kayley Harper;...

Nov 2, 2009

75 year old, Catherine M. Miller, passed away November 2, 2009 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

On February 20, 1934, she was born to James H. and Ione (nee: Smith) Borth in Iola, Illinois. She was a graduate of Goodland High School. She worked at the Jasper County Highway Department for 17 years. She was a member of the Moose...

Oct 3, 2009

42 year old, Laura Webber passed away October 3, 2009.

Laura was born to Richard and Bernice (nee: Wozniak) Bennett, on December 17, 1966. She was engaged to David Slawnikowski.

Laura is survived by her fiancé David, children: Kathlene Bennett, Kimberly Webber, Richard Webber Jr., Bradley Webber, Cody Webber, and granddaughter Hannah Coulter, sister: Debbie (Chris) Cook, brother-in-law: Phillip Dowell.

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Sep 23, 2009

Sep 23, 2009

48 year old, Michael G. Hasch of Wheatfield, passed away September 23, 2009.

Michael was born on May 9, 1961 to Roger and Helen (nee: McDonoff) Hasch in Indianapolis, Indiana. On August 1, 1986, Michael married Donna Lonsberry. Michael was a truck driver and hauled steel.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Donna, three children, Christopher (Jennifer) Hasch, Laura...

Sep 17, 2009

74 year old, Richard “Lefty” Ferguson, of Wheatfield, passed away September 17, 2009, with his loving family around him.

On August 19, 1935, he was born to Jacob and Catherine (nee: Booss) Ferguson, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Mary (nee: Russell) on November 6, 1950, in Rensselaer. Lefty was a lifetime area resident who was a mechanic and also dealt...

Sep 16, 2009

71 year old, Darlene Stephens of Medaryville, passed away September 16, 2009.

On January 30, 1938, Darlene was born to Andy and Birdie (nee: Allen) Stephens. She was a lifetime area resident. Darlene loved being a home maker and taking care of her children. She attended the Goodway Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children: Roger (Crystal) Bailey, Beulah...

Sep 5, 2009

Joseph Paul Mendel, 94,of Zion, Illinois passed away Saturday Sept. 5, 2009 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point, Indiana. He was born March 6, 1915 in North Chicago, Illinois to immigrant parents Anton & Catherine (nee: Taranjlno) Mendel from Czechoslovakia. At age 4, Joe was sent to live at St. Mary's Training School Orphanage in Des Plaines, Illinois following...

Sep 2, 2009

54 year old, Ronnie Shepherd of Kewanna, formerly of Jasper County passed away September 2, 2009 at his home.

On August 20, 1955, Ronnie was born to William and Ida (nee: Shepherd) Shepherd in Rensselaer. Ronnie graduated from Rensselaer High School. He was a welder by trade.

Ronnie is survived by his brother & sisters: Martha Gravesen, Dorothy (Barter) Dobson,...

Sep 1, 2009

90 year old, Elizabeth Cavinder of Wheatfield, passed away September 1, 2009.

On October 19, 1918, Elizabeth was born to Louie and Catherine (nee: Klein) Pinter. She attended school at Wheatfield and graduated with the class of 1936. On August 9, 1937, she married Otto ‘Dutch’ V. Cavinder in LaPorte, In. Otto ‘Dutch’ and Elizabeth were blessed with two sons:...

Aug 18, 2009

8 month old, Honorary Fire Fighter Matthew Allen Gouwens, of Wheatfield passed away August 18, 2009 at Riley Children’s Hospital from a rare disorder of the immune system called HLH. 

On November 29, 2008, Matthew was born to Fire Fighter Brian A. Gouwens and Mary Lucille Bowen Rippe.

Surviving are his loving parents: Brian A. Gouwens and Mary Lucille Bowen...