Obituaries

Dec 14, 2008

42 year old, Brian “Ed” DeVries of Brook passed away December 14, 2008 at his home.

On May 5, 1966, he was born to Robert and Mary Lou (nee: Molden) DeVries in Lake County Indiana. He married Catherine (nee: Hesh) on May 9, 1998 in Shelby, Indiana. He worked at Newmans Repair.

Brian “Ed” DeVries is survived by his wife...

Dec 7, 2008

Larry Gene Meppelink, age 62, of Wheatfield, Indiana was taken suddenly to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Larry was born in Iowa to John and Bertha Mepplelink on June 3, 1946. Larry attended Lansing Christian School and graduated from Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, Illinois. On February 12, 1969 Larry was married to Barbara...

Dec 6, 2008

17 year old, Casey Dalton Black of Wheatfield, passed away December 6, 2008.

 

On February 28, 1991, Casey was born in Crown Point, Indiana to Michael E. and Gwendolyn L. (nee: Brown) Black. He attended Kankakee Valley Schools. Casey worked as a stocker for Tysen’s Grocery.

 

 

Casey is survived by his loving parents: Mike and Gwen, sister:...

Nov 25, 2008

69 year old, Thomas E. Belford passed away November 25, 2008.

On September 26, 1939, he was born to Thomas and Margaret (nee: Daugherty) Belford. On May 30, 2004, he married Beverly Jeanes. Thomas was a heating and air salesman who was self-employed. Thomas served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of a yacht club for many...

Nov 13, 2008

60 year old, Harold Hazelgrove, Jr. passed away November 13, 2008 with his loving family at his side.  On April 3, 1948 he was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Harold and Evelyn (nee: Kendall) Hazelgrove, Sr. He graduated from Rensselaer High School.  On April 10, 1987 he married Linda Carmichael in Wheatfield, Indiana.  He was employed as an electrician for...

Nov 11, 2008

26 year old, Summer D. Warren, of Wheatfield, formerly of Midland, Texas, passed away November 11, 2008, with her loving family at her side.

 

On December 31, 1981, Summer was born in Midland, Texas. She is survived by her father Francisco C. Reyes and step-mother Aida Reyes, and her mother Terri Herendeen.

 

Summer was a Kankakee Valley High...

Nov 8, 2008

50 year old, Michael H. Gray of Hobart, formerly of Wheatfield, passed away November 8, 2008.

 

On April 4, 1958, Michael was born to John G. (Jack) and Margie (nee: Feryo) Gray, in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Portage High School. He served in the United States Army.

 

Surviving are his parents: Jack and Margie Gray, brothers: John...

Nov 6, 2008

70 year old, Elsie May Janet Hetrick of Wheatfield, passed away November 6, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, LaFayette, Indiana.  On December 15, 1937 in Naperville, Illinois, she was born to Eden L. and Mabel (nee: Knox) Jordan.  She graduated from Tefft High School.  On August 18, 1956, she married Firman (Dick) R. Hetrick.  She was a homemaker most of...

Nov 4, 2008

61 year old, Charles R. DeMoss of Wheatfield passed away November 4, 2008. On June 6, 1947 in Fairmont, West Virginia, he was born to Russell and Betty (nee: Lowe) Haun. Charles worked as an automotive mechanic most of his life.

He is survived by his wife; Sharry, children: Charles (Rashelle) DeMoss, John DeMoss, Gary (Ginger) DeMoss, Angela (Daniel) Navarro,...

Oct 26, 2008

65-year-old Sharon Lincoln of Wheatfield passed away October 26, 2008. Per Sharonʼs wishes there will be a graveside service in Homewood IL on Thursday, October 29, 2008 at 10 AM at the Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Boersma Funeral Home of Wheatfield. 

Oct 25, 2008

70 year old, Janice E. Barger, of Wheatfield passed away October 25, 2008.

 

On October 6, 1938 she was born to Herbert and Inez (nee: Forsbert) Walther in Hammond, Indiana. Jan was educated at the Fair Oaks schools. Jan worked as the owner/operator of Wheafield Beauty Cottage in Wheatfield for 50 years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran...

Oct 24, 2008

51 year old, Dennis DeKoekkoek of DeMotte, passed away October 24, 2008.

On April 7, 1957 Dennis was born to Robert J. and Mary Lou (nee: Hoort) DeKoekkoek in Kalamazoo, Michigan, who survive. On February 15, 1985, he married Colleen Brown in Denver, Colorado. Dennis also served in the United States Air Force 57 Combat Support Company. He was a...

Oct 19, 2008

43 year old, Jamie Robinson, passed away October 19, 2008 at home with his loving family at his side.  On July 18, 1965 in Hammond, IN, he was born to Melvin and Diane Sue Robinson.  He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School.  On February 18, 1984, he married Zane Smith in Virgie, IN.  He was employed as a welder for...

Oct 12, 2008

62 year old, Richard Eugene Sanders, of Rensselaer/Wheatfield passed away October 12, 2008.

 

On June 2, 1946, he was born in Lafayette, Indiana, to Ralph and Elizabeth (nee: Siple) Sanders. Rich was a Sheet Metal Worker for Local 20 for 34 years.

 

Rich is survived by one daughter, Jeanna C. Katona; one son, Richard E. (Carol) Sanders II;...

Oct 12, 2008

Oct 5, 2008

Leonard ‘Joe’ Swart Jr. age 73 of Rensselaer formerly of DeMotte passed away on October 5, 2008 with his loving wife at his side. Joe was born on the farm in DeMotte on March 19, 1935 to Leonard and Mary Catherine (nee: White) Swart. On December 7, 1953, Joe married Shirley Wiers who survives. Joe was a member of the...

Sep 27, 2008

50 year old, Kay Ellen Black, of Wheatfield passed away September 27, 2008.

 

On July 13, 1958, Kay Ellen was born to Kenneth and Marjorie (nee: Shumaker) Westphal in Michigan City, Indiana.

 

Kay married Tim Black on March 11, 2000. Kay worked as a cook and a nannie.

 

Kay is survived by her husband, Tim, daughters: Rita...

Sep 15, 2008

81 year old, Vincent C. Hohner, of Tefft passed away September 15, 2008. He was born on January 23, 1927, in Tefft, Indiana to Martin and Catherine (nee: Rosencranz) Hohner.

 

On June 27, 1953, in Valparaiso, Indiana, he married Margaret O’Connor who preceded him in death November 3, 2002. To this union they were blessed with 5 boys: David...

Sep 12, 2008

78 year old, Frank Allyn Cockrell, of DeMotte passed away September 12, 2008.  On September 3, 1930, he was born in Greencastle, Indiana to Frank and Monta (nee: VanHook) Cockrell.  On April 25 1953 he married the love of his life Eva Haworth. Frank was employed as a truck driver. Frank served in the U.S. Navy.

 

Frank is survived...

Sep 11, 2008

49 year old, Brian Dean Stalbaum, of DeMotte formerly of Tefft passed away September 11, 2008.  On May 10, 1959, he was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Dean and Marjorie (nee: Peregrine) Hargis.  He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School after which he became a welder with Chief Industries of Rensselaer, IN.  He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Stalbaum,...