Mary A. Walstra
Sep 7, 2011
64 year old, Mary A. Walstra of DeMotte passed away on September 7, 2011.
On February 7, 1947 in Rensselaer, Mary was born to the late Gerrit and Leona (nee: Kooy) Bennema. Mary was a lifetime resident and graduated from DeMotte High School in the class of 1965. On March 31, 1967 in DeMotte she married William Walstra. Mary...
Evelyn R. Hoffman
Sep 1, 2011
78 year old, Evelyn R. Hoffman of DeMotte, passed away September 1, 2011.
On January 15, 1933, Evelyn was born to Harry and Myrtle (nee: Obenchain) Sigler in DeMotte, Indiana. Evelyn graduated from DeMotte High School. Evelyn enjoyed making pies, playing Bunco with the girls. She loved to watch the birds and work with all her flowers, she loved...
Anthony "Tony" Gross
Aug 28, 2011
34 year old, Anthony “Tony” Gross of Winamac passed away August 28, 2011. On December 3, 1976, Tony was born in Valparaiso Indiana to Gerald Gross and Sharon Davis. Tony worked at Star Sheeting as a fork truck operator.
Tony is survived by his father: Gerald and stepmother Carri Gross, sister: Stephanie Walstra, stepbrother: Kyle Conley, niece: Chelsey Nicholls,...
Patricia L. Kukla
Aug 19, 2011
61 year old, Patricia L. Kukla of Rensselaer passed away August 19, 2011
On March 13, 1950, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Patricia was born to John J. and Grace (nee: Lewis) Moore. Patricia worked as a Lab Technician for Vulcan. Patricia loved her animals and to ride motorcycles.
Patricia is survived by daughters: Audrey Nunley and Nema & Troy...
Eva Jean Scott
Aug 19, 2011
79 year old, Eva Jean Scott of Wheatfield passed away August 19, 2011.
On July 26, 1932, Eva Jean was born to Frank and Opal (nee: Pettet) Jones in
Wheatfield, Indiana.
On November 10, 1951, Eva Jean married Robert E. Scott Sr. (who precedes her) in Wheatfield, Indiana.
Eva is survived by her children: Robert E. (Sue)...
Bailey Joy Lytle
Aug 17, 2011
Infant Bailey Joy Lytle of Francesville passed away August 17, 2011.
Bailey Joy was born to Jeremiah and Candace (nee: Warner) Lytle in Winamac, Indiana on August 17, 2011.
Bailey is survived by her loving parents: Jeremiah and Candace, grandparents Lisa & T. R. Mahaffey, Steve & Lisa Warner, John & Helen Lytle, great-grandparents: Jerry & Linda McCarty,...
John 'Jack' Gray
Aug 16, 2011
72 year old, John "Jack" Gray of Wheatfield passed away on August 16, 2011. He was born on September 27, 1938 in Gary Indiana to the late Henry and Cecelia (nee: Lahaie) Gray. Jack married Margita (Ferjo) on November 24,1956.
Jack was a yardmaster at Inland steel and later a janitor at the Wheatfield Post Office and the Kankakee...
Susan "Susie" Hammack
Aug 4, 2011
63 year old, Susie Hammack of Rensselaer, passed away August 4, 2011, with her loving family beside her after her courageous battle of 1½ years with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
On February 22, 1948, Susie was born to Thomas M. and Violet M (nee: Pauley) Hill in Hammond, Indiana. She attended Griffith schools.
Susie married the love of...
Paul A, Bailey Sr.
Aug 2, 2011
72 year old, Paul A. Bailey Sr. of Wheatfield passed away August 2, 2011 with his loving family around him.
On March 24, 1939, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, Paul was born to Wiley and Martha Mae (nee: Hopkins) Bailey. Paul graduated from Medaryville High School in 1958. Paul served in the United States Army
Paul married Jeanette Baker...
Charmaine "Char" Mak
Aug 1, 2011
82 year old, Charmiane ‘Char’ Mak of McKinney, Texas, formerly of DeMotte, passed away August 1, 2011.
On November 7, 1928, Char was born to George H. and Amanda (nee: Seter) Hockney in DeMotte, Indiana. Char attended DeMotte schools and married Walter Mak on May 22, 1946, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Char loved being a housewife and attended the Roselawn...
Maralee Coburger
Jul 27, 2011
84 year old, Maralee Coburger of Wheatfield, passed away on July 27, 2011 at her home. She was born to Elmore and Mary (nee: Marvel) Ashcraft on July 16, 1927 in East Chicago, Indiana.
Maralee looked forward to the beginning of camping season each year, where she enjoyed fellow campers coming to play dominoes or card games on her...
Conner D. Newbolds
Jul 12, 2011
Infant son, Conner D. Newbolds of Plymouth passed away July 12, 2011 at IU Med Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Conner was born to Daniel D. Newbolds and Karen M. Hough on July 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Conner is survived by his loving parents: Karen M. Hough and Daniel D. Newbolds, brother: Micah Newbolds, sister: Michelle Newbolds, grandparents:...
Carol Baumgarte
Jul 8, 2011
62 year old, Carol D. Baumgarte of Wheatfield passed away July 8, 2011.
On August 29, 1948, Carol was born to Carlton E. and Delores (nee: Schrum) Rudelius in Hammond, Indiana. Carol married William Leon Baumgarte in Griffith on February 4th, 1976 at the Church of Latter-day Saints. Carol enjoyed being a housewife/homemaker and a member of the Church...
Paul R. Sekema
Jul 4, 2011
89 year old, Paul R. Sekema of DeMotte, passed away July 4, 2011.
On October 27, 1921, in Munster, Indiana, Paul was born to Paul and Irene (nee: Kraay) Sekema. Paul was a lifetime area resident and attended DeMotte Schools. Paul married Marge Lucille (nee: Konosky) on July 2, 1942 in Knox, Indiana.
Paul was an Ironworker by...
Alan B. Miller
Jun 23, 2011
62 year old, Alan B. Miller of Wheatfield passed away June 23, 2011.
On January 16, 1949, Alan was born to Leroy and Elinore (nee: Fossey) Miller in Gary, Indiana. Alan graduated from Merrillville High School. Alan served in the United States Coast Guard for many years. Alan enjoyed being a handy man for the local neighbors and churches.
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Michelle Kay Hryn
Jun 19, 2011
52 year old, Michelle Kay Hryn of Wheatfield, passed away June 19, 2011.
On August 6, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois Michelle was born to Donald R. and Frances K. (nee: Thompson) Nowak. Michelle was a truck driver by trade.
Michelle is survived by her sons: Jesse Romans Jr. and Joshua Romans; 4 grandchildren; parents Donald and Frances Nowak;...
Elizabeth Ann Mackey
Jun 16, 2011
8 day old, Elizabeth Ann Mackey of Thayer, passed away June 16, 2011, at Riley Children’s Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
On June 8, 2011, Elizabeth was born to George Mackey III and Nicoll Powell in Rensselaer, Indiana.
Elizabeth Ann is survived by her parents: George and Nicoll, grandparents: George II & Eloise Mackey, and Tommy Powell & Janet...
Shirley Ann Watson
Jun 12, 2011
77 year old, Shirley Ann Watson of LaCrosse formerly of Wheatfield, passed away June 12, 2011 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, with her loving family around her.
On December 30, 1933, Shirley was born to Frank ‘Doc’ and Opal (nee: Pettet) Jones. Shirley graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1952. She retired from the Porter County Jail as a...