Obituaries

Mar 9, 2009

30 year old, Heather M. (nee: Myers) Rush, of Romney, Indiana, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on Monday March 9, 2009.

On July 13, 1978, in Hobart, Indiana, she was born to James M. and Cheryl (nee: Lindeau) Myers Jr. Heather was graced with five children, Kayla, Sierra,

Sydnie, Cayden and Cayde. Also surviving is one brother, James (Rachel) Myers...

Mar 1, 2009

Mar 1, 2009

64 year old Julie Messer of Wheatfield, passed away March 1, 2009. She was born in Jasper County on July 16, 1944 to the late Kelly and Arlie (nee: Caskey) Conley. She attended the Gillam TwP School. She also attended the United Baptist Church of Gillam TwP. On May 3, 1960 she married the love of her life Mr. Grover...

Mar 1, 2009

Feb 10, 2009

40 year old, Roy Wireman Jr. passed away February 10, 2009. On December 29, 1968 he was born to Roy Wireman Sr. and Kay Clemans. Roy was a construction laborer for the local 41.

Roy Wireman Jr. is survived by: his father: Roy Wireman Sr., and mother and step-father: Kay & Big Man (Adam) Wireman, children: Schantelle Wireman, Trinity Wireman,...

Feb 8, 2009

70 year old, Patricia Klein, passed away February 8, 2009, at her home with her loving family surrounding her.

On October 5, 1938, Patricia was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph M. and Teresa C. (nee: Bohling) Stephen.  She attended St. Michael’s grade school and graduated from Dyer High School.

On October 1, 1966, she married the love of her...

Jan 7, 2009

43 year old, Teresa Ann Meyers of Wheatfield passed away on January 7, 2009, with her loving family around her. She was born on July 31, 1965, in Decatur, Indiana, to Richard and Vera (nee: Harvey) Meyers. Teresa worked as a cook and helped with the recycling unit in Wheatfield.

 

Teresa is survived by two children, Jazmyne and Gavin;...

Jan 4, 2009

76 year old, Marvin Lee Boyd, of Hebron, passed away January 4, 2009, with his loving family and special friend, Char Mak at his side.

On November 14, 1932, Marvin was born to Bill L. Boyd and Mary (nee: Howell) Boyd in Scottsburg, Indiana. Marvin was a Marine in the United states Marine Corp. Marvin was a farmer. He attended...

Dec 14, 2008

42 year old, Brian “Ed” DeVries of Brook passed away December 14, 2008 at his home.

On May 5, 1966, he was born to Robert and Mary Lou (nee: Molden) DeVries in Lake County Indiana. He married Catherine (nee: Hesh) on May 9, 1998 in Shelby, Indiana. He worked at Newmans Repair.

Brian “Ed” DeVries is survived by his wife...

Dec 7, 2008

Larry Gene Meppelink, age 62, of Wheatfield, Indiana was taken suddenly to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Larry was born in Iowa to John and Bertha Mepplelink on June 3, 1946. Larry attended Lansing Christian School and graduated from Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, Illinois. On February 12, 1969 Larry was married to Barbara...

Dec 6, 2008

17 year old, Casey Dalton Black of Wheatfield, passed away December 6, 2008.

 

On February 28, 1991, Casey was born in Crown Point, Indiana to Michael E. and Gwendolyn L. (nee: Brown) Black. He attended Kankakee Valley Schools. Casey worked as a stocker for Tysen’s Grocery.

 

 

Casey is survived by his loving parents: Mike and Gwen, sister:...

Nov 25, 2008

69 year old, Thomas E. Belford passed away November 25, 2008.

On September 26, 1939, he was born to Thomas and Margaret (nee: Daugherty) Belford. On May 30, 2004, he married Beverly Jeanes. Thomas was a heating and air salesman who was self-employed. Thomas served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of a yacht club for many...

Nov 13, 2008

60 year old, Harold Hazelgrove, Jr. passed away November 13, 2008 with his loving family at his side.  On April 3, 1948 he was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Harold and Evelyn (nee: Kendall) Hazelgrove, Sr. He graduated from Rensselaer High School.  On April 10, 1987 he married Linda Carmichael in Wheatfield, Indiana.  He was employed as an electrician for...

Nov 11, 2008

26 year old, Summer D. Warren, of Wheatfield, formerly of Midland, Texas, passed away November 11, 2008, with her loving family at her side.

 

On December 31, 1981, Summer was born in Midland, Texas. She is survived by her father Francisco C. Reyes and step-mother Aida Reyes, and her mother Terri Herendeen.

 

Summer was a Kankakee Valley High...

Nov 8, 2008

50 year old, Michael H. Gray of Hobart, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away November 8, 2008.

 

On April 4, 1958, Michael was born to John G. (Jack) and Margie (nee: Feryo) Gray, in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Portage High School. He served in the United States Army.

 

Surviving are his parents: Jack and Margie Gray, brothers: John...

Nov 6, 2008

70 year old, Elsie May Janet Hetrick of Wheatfield, passed away November 6, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, LaFayette, Indiana.  On December 15, 1937 in Naperville, Illinois, she was born to Eden L. and Mabel (nee: Knox) Jordan.  She graduated from Tefft High School.  On August 18, 1956, she married Firman (Dick) R. Hetrick.  She was a homemaker most of...

Nov 4, 2008

61 year old, Charles R. DeMoss of Wheatfield passed away November 4, 2008. On June 6, 1947 in Fairmont, West Virginia, he was born to Russell and Betty (nee: Lowe) Haun. Charles worked as an automotive mechanic most of his life.

He is survived by his wife; Sharry, children: Charles (Rashelle) DeMoss, John DeMoss, Gary (Ginger) DeMoss, Angela (Daniel) Navarro,...

Oct 26, 2008

65-year-old Sharon Lincoln of Wheatfield passed away October 26, 2008. Per Sharonʼs wishes there will be a graveside service in Homewood IL on Thursday, October 29, 2008 at 10 AM at the Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Boersma Funeral Home of Wheatfield. 

Oct 25, 2008

70 year old, Janice E. Barger, of Wheatfield passed away October 25, 2008.

 

On October 6, 1938 she was born to Herbert and Inez (nee: Forsbert) Walther in Hammond, Indiana. Jan was educated at the Fair Oaks schools. Jan worked as the owner/operator of Wheafield Beauty Cottage in Wheatfield for 50 years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran...

Oct 24, 2008

51 year old, Dennis DeKoekkoek of DeMotte, passed away October 24, 2008.

On April 7, 1957 Dennis was born to Robert J. and Mary Lou (nee: Hoort) DeKoekkoek in Kalamazoo, Michigan, who survive. On February 15, 1985, he married Colleen Brown in Denver, Colorado. Dennis also served in the United States Air Force 57 Combat Support Company. He was a...