Obituaries

Oct 19, 2004

 

35 year old, Timothy R. W. Hanewich, of Kniman/Wheatfield/Rensselaer areas, passed away at Rush St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Il., on October 19, 2004.  He was born March 6, 1969 to Alex and Ruth (nee:  Allyn) Hanewich.   He was a life long resident on the Kniman/Wheatfield/Rensselaer areas.  He was educated in the Kankakee Valley school system.  He was...

Oct 6, 2002

Oct 6, 2002

60 year old, Donald R. Clay of Wheatfield passed away October 6, 2002 at his home.

On December 6, 1941, Donald was born to William Clay and Lucille Adelsperger in Hammond Indiana. Donald was a butcher and worked for Howard & Son’s for 30 years. He retired in 1992. Donald attended the United Methodist Church of DeMotte.

Donald is survived...

Jul 11, 2002

82 year old, Kenneth ‘Barney’ Dunn of Wheatfield passed away July 11, 2002.

On November 8, 1919, Barney was born to Frank and Eva (Wesner) Dunn in Gifford, Indiana. Barney married Carol Bowen on July 29, 1949 in Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked as farmer, carpenter, welder, Deputy Sheriff for Don McCarken. Barney also served in WW II.

Barney is survived...

Jun 29, 2002

81 year old Monica Carroll of Wheatfield passed away June 29, 2002.

On March 6, 1921 was born to John and Veronica (Butkowski) Zabinski in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Monica married Jack Carroll on October 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. Monica was a waitress by trade and retired from the Attic Club.

Monica is survived by her husband: Jack, children: Pat...

May 30, 2002

79 year old, Betty Rae Brown of DeMotte passed away May 30, 2002 at her home.

On October 21, 1922 Betty was born to John and Goldie (Fleeger) Roth in Elwood City, Pennsylvania. Betty married John S. Bowen on October 25, 1941 in Donara, Pennsylvania. Betty has been a resident of DeMotte since 1961. Betty loved being a housewife and...

Apr 3, 2002

 

46 year old, Michael Dean Hanewich of Rensselaer, passed away April 3, 2002 due to an automobile accident.

 

On December 19, 1955, Mike was born to Alex and Ruth (Allyn) Hanewich in Rensselaer, Indiana. Mike graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. Mike married Sheila K. Uzzle on March 20, 1976 in DeMotte. He was employed at USX 1014...

Mar 22, 2002

82 year old, Nickolas Bierma of Wheatfield passed away March 22, 2002. (The night of the Catholic Church Fish Fry.)

On July 18, 1919, Nickolas was born to Cornelius ‘Corny’ and Effie Bierma in Platte, South Dakota. Nick has been a local resident since 1931. Nick graduated from Wheatfield High School, was in the Eurpean Theatre from 1940 to 1945...

Jul 31, 2001

83 year old, J. Frederick “Coach” Jones Jr., of Rensselaer, passed away at 4:20 p.m. on July 31, 2001.

‘Coach’ was born on January 8, 1918, in Gary, Indiana to Alice (Drake) Jones and Jack (John Frederick) Jones Sr. He graduated from Horace Mann High School and attended St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer where he attained his teaching degree. On...

Mar 16, 2001

Norman L Brown Sr., Most Illustrious Grand Master 2000-2001, of Lake Village, Indiana, passed away on March 16, 2001

Norman Lee Brown, Sr. was born in East Chicago, IN. on February 20th, 1948 to Norman Edward and Violet M. Bolinger Brown. Norman and Pat Bruechet were married in  Honolulu, Hawaii on April 10th, 1969 while Norman was on a temporary...