Obituaries

Dec 9, 2013

William A Wilson age 89 of DeMotte passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice center in Valparaiso, Dec. 9, 2013. William was retired from Conrail railroad after serving 35 years. During the second world war William serviced proudly in the United States Marine Corp. William is survived by his loving family consisting of daughters, Linda (Orville) Perry of DeMotte, Paula...

Dec 4, 2013

90 year old, Fannie Mae Sizemore of Winamac passed away December 4, 2013.

 

On March 18, 1923, Fannie was born to Robert & Martha Ellen (Ramsey) Cole in Booneville, Kentucky. Fannie married Corbit Sizemore on November 19, 1943, in Austin, Kentucky. Fannie loved being a home-maker for her husband and children.

 

Surviving are her three children: Ruth Ann...

Dec 3, 2013

89 year old, Shirley F. Wireman of Wheatfield passed away December 3, 2013 with her loving family around her.

 

On February 8, 1924, Shirley was born to Jim and Sally (nee: Wireman) Wireman in Waldo, Kentucky. On February 24, 1941, Shirley married Rev. Thureman Wireman in Salyersville, Kentucky. Shirley was a homemaker and attended the Victory Baptist Church.

 

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Dec 3, 2013

Nov 12, 2013

35 year old, Johnathon E. Henke of Medaryville, Indiana passed away November 12, 2013.

 

On January 3, 1978, Johnathon was born to Stephen A. and Roberta (Fugate) Henke in Crown Point, Indiana. He is a graduate of West Central High School and worked as a laborer. He enjoyed working on cars.

 

Johnathon is survived by his parents: Stephen...

Nov 12, 2013

Nov 6, 2013

66 year old, Major (Ret.) Gareth “Gary” Dobija of Rensselaer formerly of Chicago passed away November 6, 2013, with his loving family around him.

 

Gary was born in Chicago, on June 26, 1947, to Edward and Eleanore (nee: Suchoski) Dobija. Gary enjoyed his trips out to the farm in Indiana to visit with his Uncle Joe Dobia. Gary entered...

Oct 29, 2013

65 year old, Ethel Mae Slattery of Winamac, passed away October 29, 2013.

 

On August 1, 1948, Ethel was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Robert and Betty (nee: Bailey) Clemans. On March 1, 2007, she married Michael J. Slattery in Winamac. Ethel enjoyed being a housewife.

 

Ethel is survived by her husband: Michael, children: Lisa (Charles) Vonville, James...

Oct 29, 2013

51 year old, Joseph C. Burch of Rensselaer passed away October 29, 2013.

 

On October 2, 1962, Joseph was born to Maurice H. Sr. and Mary A. (nee: Roark) Burch in Gary, Indiana. Joe graduated from West Central High School and worked in the construction field as a laborer.

 

Joe is survived by his children: Justin Burch, Angela...

Oct 11, 2013

64 year old, Sharon Feltes of Wheatfield passed away October 11, 2013.

 

On April 4, 1939 Sharon was born to Edward and Clea (nee: Allman) Dziadon in Chicago, Illinois. She was educated in the Chicago Public Schools. Saron married Richard Feltes in Chicago, Illinois on June 14, 1969. Sharon worked in the office of Sinclair Oil in Chicago, then...

Oct 8, 2013

Oct 8, 2013

89 year old Flora “Emma” Goodwin of Rensselaer formerly of Wheatfield passed away on October 8, 2013. Emma was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on April 27 1924 to Pete and Polly (nee: Peck) Wright. Emma married Edward Goodwin and they lived in Wheatfield with their dog Snowball. Emma enjoyed keeping a neat home and cooking for Ed. Emma was the...

Oct 5, 2013

74 year old, Viola J. Williams of Rensselaer passed away October 5, 2013 at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On June 19, 1939, Viola was born in Lake Village to Harry and Vera (Coonfare) Linderman. Viola was associated with the food services industry.

 

Viola is survived by her children: Mary Budrean, Jimmy (Margie) Terry,

Tommy...

Oct 3, 2013

Richard J. Winn 66 of Bargersville, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. 

 

He was born July 4, 1947 in Wheeling, West Virginia to William A. Winn and Eleanor (Husvar) Winn.  He married Christine M. (Soberg) Winn on April 2, 1971 in Portage, Indiana, she survives.  He had been a supervisor for...

Oct 2, 2013

79 year old, Bertha Clemans of Leesburg, formerly of Rensselaer passed away October 2, 2013 at her home.

 

On December 26, 1933 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Sam and Maude (nee: Allen) Bailey. Bertha married Richard Clemans. Bertha was always associated with the food industry as she worked at Rafferties Restaurant in Rensselaer. She also worked at Northway in Rensselaer.

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Sep 25, 2013

60 year old, Robert J. Kaminski of Rensselaer passed away September 25, 2013 at Rush St. Luke’s Hospital, in Chicago, Illinois.

 

On November 19, 1952, Robert was born to Edward and Mary (nee: Kuzwara) Kaminski in Cook County, Illinois. He worked in truck repair for many years.

 

Robert is survived by his son: Keith Kaminski

 

Robert is...

Sep 20, 2013

52 year old, Dennis W. Jordan of Rensselaer passed away September 20, 2013 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

 

On December 19, 1960, Dennis was born to Philip and Maxine (nee: Bachman) Jordan in Rensselaer, Indiana. Dennis was welcomed into the family by his brother Philip Jr. & sister Pam, his Grandparents, George & Neva Bachman and William & Hortense...

Aug 17, 2013

64 year old, Charles ‘Chuck’ Wireman of Rensselaer, passed away August 17, 2013.

 

On March 28, 1949, Chuck was born to Simon and Georgia (nee: Joseph) Wireman in Jasper County, Indiana. On February 14, 1970, Chuck married the love of his life, Barbara Edwards. Chuck was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed farming, fishing, and spending time with his...

Aug 4, 2013

74 year old, Ollie Mae O’Bryan of Wheatfield passed away August 4, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Crown Point, Indiana.

 

On November 11, 1938 Ollie was born to Clarence and Lillie (nee: Ellsworth) Hoosier in Rockport, Indiana. Ollie married Francis R. O’Bryan. She loved being a housewife to their three children.

 

Ollie is survived by: Nicky...

Aug 1, 2013