Obituaries
Arlene R Loomis
Apr 24, 2023
Arlene R Loomis, 79, of Lowell, passed away April 24, 2023 with her loving family around her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
On October 13, 1943, Arlene was born to Dennis and Ferne (Smith) Simmons in Alhambra, California. She was a massage therapist & reflexologist, and also taught massage therapy. Arlene also sat on...
Irene May Kargas
Apr 17, 2023
Irene May Kargas, age 77, passed from this world on April 17, 2023 at her home in Demotte, IN. Born in Chicago on April 2, 1946 to Walter and Geraldine (Haid) Zahrndt, Irene was an only child who enjoyed being the center of attention. Popular and social, Irene could get along with anyone, as attested to by her innumerable...
Rodney E. Wolford
Apr 16, 2023
Rodney E. Wolford, 50, of Kewanna, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023 after passing away at home following a fatal fall.
Born on July 19, 1972, in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Marilyn (Wolford) and Curley Conley. Rodney graduated from West Central High School and was most recently employed...
Linda L. Calhoon
Apr 16, 2023
71 year old, Linda L. Calhoon of Hebron passed away April 16, 2023 at home with loving family around her. She bravely fought cancer for over 30 years. Her fierce determination and strong spirit will be missed by all those who knew her.
Linda was born on July 7, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to William “Bill” and Blanche (Wilson)...
Paul E. Huff
Apr 15, 2023
69 year old, Paul E. Huff, of Valparaiso, passed away April 15, 2023 at his home.
On July 29, 1953, Paul was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Edgar and Juanita (Miller) Huff. Paul was a mechanic by trade. He served in the U.S. Army for a time. He was also known as ‘Country Paul’ the D.J.
Paul...
John W Oliver
Apr 15, 2023
80 year old, John W. Oliver Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away April 15, 2023 at his home, with his family around him.
On November 17, 1942, John was born to William ‘Willie’ Oliver and Versa (Whitaker) Oliver-Fields, in Rensselaer, Indiana. John graduated from Medaryville High School. He married the love of his life, Patty (Williams) Oliver, on May...
Michelle Steffens
Apr 9, 2023
Michelle Steffens, a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on April 9, 2023 at the age of 49. Michelle was born on October 17, 1973 and was the daughter to the late Clifford and Patricia (Marbach) Buskill.
Michelle was a fighter and one of the strongest people her family and friends knew. Despite the challenges she faced...
Joyce A Wireman
Apr 7, 2023
61 year old, Joyce A. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away April 7, 2023.
Joyce was born to Willie Miller Sr., and Mildred Bailey on July 6, 1961, in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married the love of her life, Danny F. Wireman, on February 22, 1977, at Bailey Corner Church, Rensselaer, Indiana. Joyce was a C.N.A. working for nursing...
Daniel M. Kaluf
Apr 7, 2023
On Friday, April 7, 2023, Daniel Martin Kaluf passed away at home, surrounded by family, from a rare kidney cancer (HLRCC).
On December 27,1975, (47 yrs.) Dan was born to Marty and Barbara (Blankenbaker) Kaluf in Valparaiso, IN. He graduated from KV High School, class of 1994.Dan married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Hyatt, on April 12, 1997....
Sandra J. Eberhart
Apr 2, 2023
79 year old, Sandra J. Eberhart, of Medaryville, passed away April 2, 2023, with her loving family around her.
Sandra was born on August 11, 1943, to Ernie and Clara (Eckert) Zimmerman, in LaPorte, Indiana. Sandra graduated from high school, and went to beauty school. She married Kenton D. Eberhart on August 5, 1967, in Medaryville, Indiana. Sandra...
Erin M Duffy
Apr 2, 2023
Erin M. Duffy, 65, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2023 in Rensselaer, Indiana.
Erin was born to Lynn Cooper and Doris (Kendrick) Frank in Belleville, Illinois, on May 27, 1957.
Erin was a registered nurse and spent most of her career in the hospital setting before working in home health caring for young children. She tended to...
Cecil 'Buck' De Moss
Mar 30, 2023
Cecil (Buck) DeMoss, 82 years old, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023.
Cecil was born on October 10, 1940 to the late Jesse and Louis DeMoss. Over the course of his life, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing and spending time in Florida. He was a dedicated provider and retired from Ford Motor Company in...
Douglas Cooper
Mar 28, 2023
65 year old, Douglas A. Cooper of Rensselaer, passed away March 28, 2023 with his loving family surrounding him.
On October 12, 1957, Doug was born to Merle Sr. and Norma (Smith) Cooper in Valparaiso, Indiana. Doug was a loader/operator at Morocco Sand and Gravel in Rensselaer. He was a tinkerer, who loved to work on cars...
Sarah Bukur
Mar 26, 2023
Sarah Bukur, 36, of Wheatfield, tragically passed away in her home on March 26, 2023 as a result of a senseless act of domestic violence.
On October 10, 1986, Sarah was born to Mark and Sheila (Woudema) Jabaay in Rensselear, Indiana. Sarah attended a Kankakee Valley High School and received her Phlebotomy Certificate from Ivy Tech in...
Sandra Kay Devault
Mar 21, 2023
70 year old, Sandra Devault, of Rensselaer formerly of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away March 21, 2023 with her loving family around her.
On October 27, 1952, Sandra was born to Willard and Elizabeth (Fox) Bowen, in Oak Hill, Ohio. Sandra enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved doing puzzles.
Sandra is survived by her loving family: children:...
Herman Gouwens
Mar 20, 2023
On March 20, 2023 Herman Gouwens, age 86, passed away with loving family by his side.
Herman was born to Harry Sr. and Margaret (DeWinter) Gouwens on January 7, 1937 in Harvey, Illinois. He graduated from Thornton High School. In 1955, Herman married Margot Gouwens in Chicamauga, Georgia. They lived in the cities of Dolton, Markham, and...
Olive Marie Kerley
Mar 18, 2023
48 year old, Olive ‘Marie’ Kerley, of Valparaiso, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2023.
Marie was born on February 15, 1975, to Betty (McMeans) Kennoy in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a daughter to many, a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a fiercely loyal friend. Everyone could count on her to be there with an iron fist...
Russell Howard Bahler
Mar 18, 2023
94 year old, Russell Howard Bahler, passed away March 18, 2023.
On March 15, 1929, Russell was born to Robert and Rosa (Frey) Bahler, in Remington, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Dottie Mae Gray on June 24, 1956, in Hillsboro, Indiana. Russell was an electrician who was self-employed. He also served in the U.S. Army....
Nicholas 'Nick' Spriggs-Hall
Mar 16, 2023
On March 16, 2023, Nicholas A. Spriggs-Hall, loving son, grandson, nephew, brother, and father passed away at home at the age of 43.
Nicholas ‘Nick’ was born on March 31, 1979, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Maureen Spriggs. He received his high school diploma from Kankakee Valley High School and attained an associate degree during his time in the United...
Cynthia Hammett
Mar 11, 2023
65 year old, Cynthia Lee Hammett, of Chicago, passed away March 11, 2023.
Cynthia was born on August 1, 1957, to James Harold Hammett and Veronica (Sokol) Hammett-Stahl, in Chicago, Illinois. Cynthia graduated from high school in Chicago, and worked at Jewel for 30+ years until she retired last August. She attended St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, in Chicago,...
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