Obituaries

Jul 28, 2007

Mr. Granville E.  Ball, 66, of Wheatfield, passed away at 12:16 A, Saturday, July 28th, 2007 at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Porter County, IN.

 

Mr. Ball was born in Centertown, KY on March 3, 1941, the son of the late Otto L. and Mildred (Roeder) Ball.

 

He was employed as a Paint Repair at Ford Motor Co. for...

Jul 20, 2007

Mrs. Carolyn F. Neier, 70, of Wheatfield passed away Friday, July 20th, 2007 at Porter Hospital, Portage, IN.

 

Mrs. Neier was born in Hibbard, Indiana on April 14, 1937, the daughter of the late Lige and Gladys (Ransbottom) Russell. Carolyn was married to Dexter Lee Cornet on January 15, 1955, who preceded her in death in 1967, on September...

Jun 22, 2007

37 year old, Leonard Lyle Peters II, of North Judson, passed away June 22, 2007 at Starke Memorial Hospital.

 

On April 3, 1970, he was born to Leonard L. and Elizabeth Jean (nee: Tomklevcz) Peters in Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

Leonard was self-employed and a member of the Carpenter’s Union.

 

Leonard is survived by his father, Leonard L. Peters,...

Jun 22, 2007

81 year old, Lester Meeks, of San Pierre, passed away June 22, 2007 at his home.

 

Lester Meeks was born on November 12, 1925 to Noah and Mabel (nee: Stowers) Meeks. On June 10, 1949, Lester married Shirley Tribbett in Crown Point, Indiana. Lester served in the U.S. Army. Lester worked as a farmer and worked at McGill Manufacturing...

Jun 22, 2007

88 year old, Lillian E. Grube, of Wheatfield, passed away June 22, 2007 at the VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, Indiana.

 

On September 8, 1918, Lillian was born to Clarence L. and Estella E. (nee: Heil) Gulbransen in Wheatfield, Indiana. She married Frank Grube on January 17, 1941, who preceded her in death.

 

Lillian was a registered nurse...

May 21, 2007

Mr. Steve Tanchala, of Wheatfield passed away, Monday May 21, 2007, at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN.

 

Mr. Tanchala was born in Hammond, IN on October 9, 1920, the son of the late Sam and Mary Tanchala.

 

Steve was a still operator for the Lever Bros. of Hammond Indiana.

Steve served our country in WW II as a...

May 15, 2007

77 year old, Florence Mencl passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Crestmark of Roselawn, Indiana.

 

Florence was born in Joliet, Illinois, on April 24, 1930 to the late Louis and Marie Velemir. Florence loved to cook in the family restaurant. Florence was the wife of Walter Mencl, who survives.  Walter and Florence’s surviving children include: Sandra Pioth, Lynn...

May 7, 2007

Jathen Robert Faler, 2 years old, of Medaryville, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winmac, Indiana.

 

On August 5, 2004, Jathen was born to Joseph and Nancy (nee: Wireman) Faler, in Winamac, Indiana.

 

Jathen is survived by his parents, sister, Alysha L. Faler, brothers, Joseph C. Faler, Justin I. Faler, James L. Faler, and...

Apr 25, 2007

Carol Jean Dunn, 75, of Wheatfield, passed away, Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 at her home.

 

Carol Dunn was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on April 11, 1932, the daughter of the late Sam Finley Bowen and Chelcie (nee: Patrick) Bowen. She married the late Kenneth "Barney" Dunn on July 29, 1949 he preceeded her in death in July of 2002....

Apr 25, 2007

Apr 21, 2007

Mr. Daniel Wallace Odle, 78, of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday, April 21st, 2007 with his loving family at his side.

 

Dan was born in Kniman, IN on March 10, 1929, the son of the late Daniel Harrison and Fanny Darlene (Lilley) Odle.

 

He was employed as a Truck Driver for Central Teaming at United States Steel in Gary...

Mar 23, 2007

18 year old, Tyson Lee Lovely- Wireman of Rensselaer, passed away on March 23, 2007. Tyson Lee was born to Brian Lovely and Peggy Sue Wireman on March 22, 1989 in Winamac, Indiana. He was a student at West Central High School.

He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Nicolas, Brandon, and Trevor Lovely-Wireman, grandparents, Donna Lou Wireman and...

Mar 23, 2007

84 year old, Vera Vukadinovich, passed away March 27, 2007, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

 

On October 13, 1922, Vera was born in Lazarevac, Yugoslavia. 

 

Her life was filled with her loving sons, Branko and Brian, gardening, flower gardens, and her adoring animals.

 

Friends are invited to visit with Branko and Brian on Sunday, April 1, 2007 from...

Mar 8, 2007

Mar 8, 2007

David  A Brisken, 91,of DeMotte.  A Great Man of God  passed away peacefully on March 8, 2007 with his loving family at his side.

 

David was born in Salem, Ohio on August 1, 1915, the son of the late John and Deltina (Seeds) Brisken.

 

He was a walking Mail Carrier in Salem for 40 years. He served in...

Mar 7, 2007

90 year old, Charles J. Duttlinger, passed away March 27, 2007 at Sterling House in Valparaiso.  On May 25, 1916, Charles was born to Charles & Theresa (Schiffgens) Duttlinger in Owatta, Illinois.

 

He married Agnes Jachim, on April 8, 1942 she preceded him in April of 2005.

 

Charles was a self-employed farmer who worked in the Wheatfield, Kouts,...

Feb 19, 2007

Miss Sherryl Janeen Daughtrey, 61, of Wheatfield, passed away at 10:08 A.M. Monday, February 19th, 2007 at her residence.

 

Janeen was born in Crittendon, KY on July 5, 1945, the daughter of the late Edison C. and Hazel M. (Lockhart-Daughtrey) Berry.

 

She worked as a Manager for 14 years Family Express  at the corner of St Rd 10...

Feb 17, 2007

Mrs. Emma Alvina Ciszar, 88, of Wheatfield, passed away at 10:10 A.M., Saturday, February 17th, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Ciszar is formerly of Dalton, Illinois.  Emma was born in Lansing, IL on March 29, 1918, the daughter of the late Conrad and Anna (Scheidt) Bell.

 

She worked as a Housewife

 

She was the widow of the late...

Feb 7, 2007

Mr. Brett S. (Bucko) Anderson, 16, of Wheatfield, passed away at 11:45 AM, Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 at South Bend Memorial.

On January 1, 1991, Brett was born in Crown Point, the son of Jeff  (Heather) Anderson and  Leah (Gherghin) (Mike) Williams.

He is survived by his brothers, Trevor, Austin, sisters, Allie, Chloe and Kali and his best friend Trent...

Feb 3, 2007

Malcolm E. “Dude” King, Sr., 81, of Alexandria, Indiana, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007, at his residence after an extended illness.

 

Malcolm was born in Jasper Co., Indiana on April 4, 1925, to the late Frank and Myrtle (nee: Kerns) King. . 

Malcolm was retired from Red Gold in Orestes and LTV Steel in East...