Aug 6, 2010

87 year old, Mary M. “Bird” Bruechet, of Lake Village, passed away at her home with her loving family around her.

 

On February 8, 1923, Mary was born to Melvin F. “Bunk” and Myrtle Bell (nee: Elliott) Shelhart in Gifford, Indiana. Mary was a lifetime area resident.

 

On October 30, 1939, she married Donald Lawson Bruechet in Rensselaer,...

Jul 30, 2010

82 year old, Walter “Toby” Wantola passed away July 30, 2010 with his loving family with him.

 

On November 3, 1927, Toby was born to Rudolph and Roselia (nee: Kowalczyk) Wantola in Chicago, Illinois. On July 28, 1950, he married the love of his life, Thelma Fritz in Winamac, Indiana. Toby worked for Mayhew Grain and Coal and the...

Jul 26, 2010

Michael D. Hart, 63 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2010 at VNA Hospice with his loving family around him.

 

On October 7, 1946, Mike was born to Marion and Harriet (nee: Punter) Hart in Valparaiso, Indiana. Mike graduated from DeMotte High School and married Marilyn Foster on August 30, 1969. Mike...

Jul 24, 2010

68 year old, Joel Marvin Gastineau of Rensselaer passed away July 24, 2010.

 

On June 22, 1942, Joel Marvin was born to Robert and Zelma (nee: Carlton) Gastineau in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a lifetime area resident of Rensselaer. On September 12, 1963, he married Janet (nee: Hensley) in Kentucky. Joel Marvin was a farmer and worked at Monon...

Jul 22, 2010

76 year old, Amelia C. Knapp, of Brook, passed away July 22, 2010 in her home with her loving family around her.

 

On September 23, 1933, she was born to Refugio and Victoria (nee: Alonzo) Flores in Chicago, Illinois. On September 23, 1989, she married Ray Knapp in Crown Point, Indiana. She was a nurse’s aid at Munster Community...

Jul 4, 2010

85 year old, Beulah L. Collins, of Rensselaer, passed away July 4, 2010.

 

Beulah was born on July 5, 1924 to Ernest and Lillian (nee: Murray) Hershman in DeMotte, Indiana. Beulah was a lifetime area resident, and attended DeMotte schools and worked as a nurse’s aide. She married C T Collins in July of 1979.

 

Beulah is survived...

Jul 4, 2010

70 year old, Sara Marie Hogan, of Rensselaer, passed away July 4, 2010.

On December 29, 1939, Sara was born to Rueben and Virginia (nee: Bailey) Patton.  Sara attended Wheatfield High School. She married Gilbert L. Hogan on March 6, 1987. Sara was a waitress for various restaurants and loved to play bingo.

 

Sara is survived by her children:...

Jun 29, 2010

54 year old, Roxie Ellen Mc Carty, of Medaryville, passed away on June 29, 2010 in her home with her loving family around her.

On October 1, 1955, Roxie was born to Edward and Shirley (nee: Harris) Cole in Alger, Ohio. Roxie was Q.M.A. and worked for Parkview Haven in Francesville. On July 4, 1986, she married James McCarty at...

Jun 25, 2010

70 year old, William C. ‘Bill’ Hart, passed away at his home in Wheatfield on June 25, 2010.

 

Bill was born to Bernard F. and Minnie (Whitaker) Hart on December 21, 1939, in Hammond, Indiana. Bill attended Tefft and Wheatfield Schools. Bill was an Operating Engineer for the Local #150 for 37 years, the American Post #301 of Kouts,...

Jun 22, 2010

18 year old, Crispin L. Baumgarte, of Wheatfield passed away at her home on June 22, 2010.

On October 6, 1991, Crispin was born to William and Carol (nee: Rudelius) Baumgarte in Hammond, Indiana. Crispin was a student at Kankakee Valley School, who will be remembered as the greeter of everyone who came into her hallway every morning. She was...

Jun 19, 2010

56 year old, Diana Ruth Bierman passed away in her sleep at her home in Rensselaer on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

 

Diana was born on March 16, 1954 in Paducah, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Lonnie Bierman. Diana and Lonnie enjoying their horses and dogs memories of these fonder times will surpass the test...

Jun 10, 2010

83 year old, Henrietta T. Kingma of DeMotte, passed away June 10, 2010.

On March 27, 1927, Henrietta was born to Gerben and Teenie (nee: Fase) Kingma in DeMotte, Indiana. She was the only daughter among four brothers. Henrietta graduated from DeMotte Schools and Calvin College with a BA in math and education. She later went on to receive two...

Jun 9, 2010

11 month old, Klover Bleau Aurora Harris of Wheatfield, passed away June 9, 2010 at Porter Hospital.

On July 6, 2009, Klover was born to Eric J. Harris and Ashley R. Hixson in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Klover is survived by her parents: Eric and Ashley, sister: Kalee, grandparents: Jim Hixson and Karen Gilbert, Ronald Harris and Kathleen Harris, great-grandparents: Judy Hixson,...

May 27, 2010

95 year old, Mary A. (nee: Tilton) Garling of Wheatfield, passed away May 27, 2010

On July 3, 1914, Mary was born in Wheatfield, to John A. and Goldie Faye (nee: Cooper) Tilton. Mary was a lifetime area resident who married Dale Garling (who preceded her). Mary worked in the Health Care industry for Porter Memorial Hospital.

Mary is survived...

May 23, 2010

90 year old, Ivan G. Robbins, of Wheatfield, passed away May 23, 2010.

On November 1, 1919, Ivan was born to Milford and Bessie (nee: Engle) Robbins in Salem, Indiana. Ivan was in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was discharged on October 16, 1939. Ivan attended Tefft schools, worked for the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend, and owned Robbin’s TV...

May 23, 2010

May 19, 2010

86 year old, Grace Marlatt of Wheatfield, passed away May 19, 2010.

On July 20, 1923 Grace was born to Watson and Anna (nee: DeHaan) Terpstra in DeMotte, Indiana. Grace was a member of the Class of 1941 of DeMotte High School. Grace married Deloss Marlatt on September 23, 1942. Grace was a homemaker and a member of the Full...

May 18, 2010

65 year old, Ronald W Furgye, of DeMotte passed away on May 18, 2010.

On February 24, 1945 in East Chicago Indiana Ronald was born to the late George and Ethel (nee: White) Furgye. Ronald Married Cindy (nee:Czapko) on August 19,1978.  Ronald was retired from Mid America Truck & Equipment company. Ronald served in the United States Army.

Ronald is...

Apr 29, 2010

70-year-old Barbara Ann Schneider of DeMotte passed away Thursday April 29, 2010. Barbara was born on October 30, 1939 in Oak Park, IL to the late Paul and Ann (Nee: Wroth) Pishum.

Barbara was a graduate of ITT in 1961 and was class Valedictorian. Barbara was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are two children John...

Apr 24, 2010

19 year old, Brandon R. Wireman, of Rensselaer passed away on April 24, 2010.

On November 5, 1990, Brandon was born to Brian Lovely and Peggy Sue Wireman in Knox, Indiana. Brandon a lifetime resident and worked in the construction industry.

Brandon is survived by his parents: Peggy Sue Wireman and Brian Lovely, brothers: Nicolas Lovely-Wireman and Trevor Lovely-Wireman, special...