Obituaries

Jun 10, 2011

78 year old, Carl R. Harper of DeMotte, passed away June 10, 2011 at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On November 26, 1932 Carl was born to Carl W. and Achsah (nee: Laws) Harper in Mounds, Illinois. Carl served in the U.S. Army. On July 2, 1955, Carl married the love of his life Marilyn Wendell,...

May 25, 2011

Prentis Banks Jr.

Prentis (Tim) Banks Jr. passed away on May 25, 2011, at Jasper County Hospital from heart failure.  Prentis was born on June 21, 1949 to Prentis Banks Sr. and Helen (nee: Stepp) Banks in Rensselaer, IN.  He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School.  Prentis married the love of his life, Linda Paulsen, on May 31, 1969. ...

May 16, 2011

93 year old, Anna Mae Kooy of DeMotte was called home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2011.

 

On November 26, 1917 in DeMotte, Indiana, Anna Mae was born to the late Anthony and Anna (nee: Frieling) Moolenaar. Anna Mae graduated in 1936 from the DeMotte High School.  On July 18, 1942, in DeMotte she married Wilmer...

May 15, 2011

Robert (Rob) Joseph Bellemey, Jr.

Marana, Arizona – Formerly of Rensselaer, IN

Robert (Rob) Joseph Bellemey, Jr., 32, died Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2011, at University Medical Hospital, Tucson Arizona.  He was born Aug. 7, 1978 in Winamac, IN to Robert (Bob) Joseph, Sr. and Marlene (Bailey) Bellemey. 

            Rob graduated from West Central High School in 1996.  He attended...

May 3, 2011

63 year old, Shirley Jo Larson, of Lafayette formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on May 3, 2011.

 

Shirley was born on June 7, 1947, in Rensselaer, to the late Ralph and Vivian (nee: Gulbransen) Robbins. Shirley is survived by her daughter: Marcy Manns and son: Jeff (Heather) Lucas, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and brother: Larry “Butch” (Jane) Robbins.

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Apr 30, 2011

20 year old, Nicole M. Forsythe formerly of Wheatfield passed away April 30, 2011.

 

On January 1, 1991 Nicole was born to Ronald Forsythe and Pamela (Whited) Krintz. Nicole attended North White schools and enjoyed being a waitress.

 

Nicole is survived by: her mother: Pamela (Wes) Krintz, father: Ronald Forsythe & Tiffany Michon, brothers & sisters: Colton Carty,...

Apr 27, 2011

87 year old, Josephine Beach of Wheatfield, passed away April 27, 2011.

 

On August 15, 1923, Josephine was born to the late Wrel C. and Irene LaFern (nee: Baldwin) Emory in Georgetown, Illinois. She attended Calumet Township High School and Purdue University. Josephine was a Cosmetologist and a Nurse who retired in 1995. She married the late Kenneth W....

Apr 27, 2011

29 year old, Jessica M. Barcus, of Winamac formerly of Wheatfield, passed away April 27, 2011.

On January 15, 1982, Jessica was born to Ronald and Edith (nee: Styles) Highley in Oscada, Michigan. On August 16, 2003, Jessica married the love of her life, Tom Barcus in DeMotte, Indiana. Jessica was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her husband...

Apr 26, 2011

68 year old, Michael L. Fitzpatrick of Wheatfield, passed away April 26, 2011.

 

On June 17, 1942, Michael was born to Ray and Sparkle (nee: Jackson) Fitzpatrick in Greene County, Indiana. Michael was a truck driver by trade.

 

Michael is survived by: Mike (Lisa) Fitzpatrick, Kelly Fitzpatrick, and Kevin (Ashley) Fitzpatrick, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Also surviving...

Apr 23, 2011

78 year old, Della M. Fritts, passed away April 23, 2011.

 

On July 5, 1932, Della was born to the late Milo and Ethel (nee: Knopf) Pelton in Crown Point, Indiana. She attended Crown Point Schools and married Eugene Fritts on February 25, 1950 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church in Wheatfield. Della ran a fabric shop for many years...

Apr 21, 2011

79 year old, Eugene H. Liston, of DeMotte, passed away April 21, 2011 at his home with his loving family around him.

 

On March 5, 1932, Eugene was born to Frank and Alta (nee: Hayden) Liston in Lowell, Indiana. Gene graduated from Crown Point High School in 1950, served in the U.S. Army from 1952 until 1954 during the...

Apr 19, 2011

65-year-old Joseph F. Musenbrock of DeMotte, Indiana  passed away on April 19, 2011. Joseph was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 30, 1945, to the late Victor and Mary (nee: Devine) Musenbrock. On December 14, 1968, in Hammond, Joseph married the love of his life Deborah Vliek who survives, also surviving are their children: Anthony & Lisa Musenbrock, Georgianna &...

Mar 26, 2011

44-year-old, Susan Kay Myers, of Lima, Ohio, formerly of Kniman, Indiana, passed away on March 26, 2011, with her loving family around her. Susan was born on Oct 19, 1966 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late James W. and Patricia R. (nee: Neely) Myers. Susan is survived by her children: Brandy, Rachelle, Zach, Adam, Alyana, Myers, also surviving are two...

Mar 6, 2011

20 year old, Charles M Wheet III, of Valparaiso, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. Charles graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Charles was a Longshoreman and worked out of the Local 2038.

 

Charles is survived by his parents Charles and Lonna Wheet Jr,, one sister: Katherine Wheet, special friend:...

Feb 27, 2011

73 year old Rev. Roger Sculley of Wheatfield passed away on February 27, 2011 with his loving family around him.

Roger was born in East Chicago Indiana on May 16, 1937 to the late Wilbur and Myrtie (nee: Fenton) Sculley. Roger married Nellie Whited on August 3, 1955 in Wheatfield.

Surviving along with his wife Nellie are four daughters: Linda...

Feb 21, 2011

53 year old, Arthur R. Newbury Jr., of Wheatfield, passed away February 21, 2011.

 

On April 2, 1957, Arthur was born to Arthur and Marietta (nee: Clemans) Newbury Sr. in Rensselaer, Indiana. Art attended Kankakee Valley High School. Art loved driving truck, and worked for Gypsum Express for the last 4 years. He also owned Wheatfield Tree Service.  He...

Feb 3, 2011

81 year old, Inez M. Watson, of Medaryville, passed away on February 3, 2011.

 

In 1947, Inez graduated from North Judson – San Pierre High School. She married James Watson on January 25, 1948 in Medaryville, Indiana. She was a quilter and owned her own quilt shop. Inez never retired. She was a member of the Busy Bee Quilt...

Jan 20, 2011

Jerald “Jerry” R. Stowers, 65, entered the gates of heaven after wrestling with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases on January 20, 2011. He was surrounded by, many family and friends at his home during his last days.

 

His parents, Max and Lurretta (Harrington) Stowers welcomed his arrival on March 6, 1945 at Jasper County Hospital.  He graduated from Fair Oaks...

Dec 13, 2010

77 year old, David ‘Bucky’ Carfello, of DeMotte, passed away December 13, 2010.

 

On December 15, 1932 David was born to Sullivan and Rose (nee: Sinise) Carfello in Blue Island, Illinois. David graduated from the Blue Island school district. He married Joan H. (Nixon) on August 26, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada. David owned and operated a Restaurant Pizza...

Dec 11, 2010