Obituaries

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

Dec 11, 2010

70 year old Joan Farenella of DeMotte Passed away on December 11, 2010. Joan was born in Chicago Illinois on December 15, 1939 to the late Hank and Sophia Groszek. Joan married Peter Farenella in Chicago, Illinois; Peter preceded her in death on September 8, 2005.

 

Joan was a homemaker and is survived one daughter Kathy Laube, 6 grandchildren...

Dec 3, 2010

89 year old, Wilmer R. Kooy, was called home to be with the Lord, on December 3, 2010.

 

On February 28, 1921, Wilmer was born to John and Winnie (nee: Swart) Kooy in DeMotte, Indiana. He graduated in 1939 from high school. He married Anna Mae Moolenaar on July 18, 1942, in DeMotte, Indiana. Wilmer was a Millwright at...

Nov 30, 2010

74 year old Frank H. Santor of Wheatfield passed away on November 30, 2010. Frank was born in Chicago IL on June 17, 1936 to the late Frank and Victoria (nee: Wierzbinski ) Santor. Frank married Genevieve (nee:Jasica) on October 24, 1959 in Chicago. Frank was a journeymen pipefitter for the local 597. Frank serviced in the Army’s 12th cavalry...

Nov 29, 2010

81 year old, James C. Mauck, of Medaryville, passed away November 29, 2010 at his home.

On March 21,1929 in Chicago, Illinois, James was born to Clifford and Irene (nee: Grasy) Mauk. On December 16, 1967, James married Helen Gundy in Rensselaer, Indiana. James work for King Manufacturing of Monon, and Sealy Spring in Rensselaer. James also served in the...

Oct 30, 2010

93 year old, Virginia Bobbitt, of Crown Point, passed away October 30, 2010.

On June 7, 1917, Virginia was born to Albert and Gertrude (nee: Wagner) Parker.

Virginia married Everett Henry Friend in November of 1934, and then married Fred Bobbitt on February 21, 1966. Virginia was a cashier for Handy Andy. She attended the Living Hope Church of Merrillville....

Oct 29, 2010

Age 81, died October 29, 2010, after a battle with cancer.  He was under the wonderful care at home with the Jasper County Hospice during the last two weeks of life. John was born August 26, 1929, in Sofronea, Romania. He immigrated to the USA in 1950, living in the Detroit area for most of his life. John served in...

Oct 28, 2010

78 year old, Elsie E. ‘Jean’ Potter of Mount Ayr, passed away on October 28, 2010.

 

On June 3, 1932, she was born to Ted and Edna (Neeley) Were in Mount Ayr, Indiana. Elsie was a homemaker, and active member of the United Methodist Church of Mount Ayr. She taught youth groups, her grandchildren in Sunday School, and tutored...

Oct 24, 2010

67 year old, Arthur ‘Red’ E. Long of San Pierre, passed away October 24, 2010 with his loving family around him.

 

On October 28, 1942, Art was born to Arthur O, and Alice W. (nee: Schreiner) Long in Medaryville, Indiana. Art attended Tefft Schools and worked for Ford Motor Company in the Engineering Department for 30 years. Art married...

Oct 19, 2010

33 year old, Bria Dawn Fletcher, passed away peacefully at her home on October 19, 2010.

 

On February 15, 1977, Bria was born to Randall Sr. and Pamela (nee: Jordan) Fletcher in Lafayette, Indiana.         Bria was a lifetime area resident who attended KV Schools, and worked a the CDC of Rensselaer part time.

 

Bria is survived by her...

Oct 18, 2010

33 year old Corrie Lynn (nee: Eenigenburg) Terborg born March 26, 1977, in Munster, Indiana, passed away October 18, 2010.

Corrie is the daughter of Robert and Linda Sittema and Ronald and Shirley Eenigenburg. Corrie was a member of First Reformed Church of DeMotte, where she was a member of the Praise Team, a Stephen Minister. She was a...

Sep 29, 2010

59 year old, Rickey Meadows of DeMotte, passed away September 29, 2010 at his home, with his loving family around him.

 

On September 24, 1951, Rickey was born to Clifford Jr. and Ferra (nee: Pepper) Meadows in Tallassee, Alabama. He married the love of his life, Christina M. Binkley) on October 25, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. Rickey worked for...

Sep 18, 2010

85 year old, Elizabeth Goodman of Rensselaer formerly of Wheatfield, passed away September 18, 2010.

 

 

Elizabeth was born to William and Sophronia (Leggett) Nuss in Wheatfield on December 22, 1924. Elizabeth was a homemaker.

 

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter: Dora Lee (Malcolm) Berry, 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Helen Schultz.

 

Friends are invited...

Sep 12, 2010

92 year old, Katie C. Weaver of Wheatfield passed away September 12, 2010.

 

On September 22, 1917, Katie was born to William and Gertrude (nee: Bontrager) Swartzentruber in Wasepi, Michigan. On July 7, 1967, Katie married Donald Weaver, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Katie was a home maker.

 

Katie is survived by her children: Timothy (Jan) Phebus and Jeanne Montague,...

Sep 9, 2010

37 year old, Micheal E. Miller, of Wheatfield, passed away September 9, 2010 as a result of an auto accident.

 

On May 31, 1973 Micheal was born to Floyd E. and Jennie (nee Maugherman) Miller in East Chicago, Indiana. Micheal was a welder by trade for Tefft Bridge & Iron.

 

Micheal is survived by his parents, Floyd and...