Obituaries

Genny Misch

Genny Misch

Mar 4, 2023

 

71 year old, Genevieve ‘Genny’ Misch, of Wheatfield, passed away March 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

 

Genny was born on August 20, 1951, to Theodore J. and Catherine (Flitter) Koselke, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Genny married the love of her life, Joseph A. Misch, on June 30, 1973 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield, Indiana. Genny loved...

Keith Allen Nannenga

Keith Allen Nannenga

Mar 3, 2023

 

45 year old, Keith A. Nannenga, of Rensselaer, passed away March 3, 2023 at his home.

 

Keith was born on July 9, 1977 to Amy (Nannenga) Stone, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from K.V.H.S. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Irwin California, as a tank driver. He worked as a Union Laborer for...

Norma Minnie Yearty

Norma Minnie Yearty

Feb 27, 2023

 

74 year old, Norma M. Yearty, of DeMotte, passed away February 27, 2023 at her home.

 

On October 1, 1948, Norma was born to Juno and Evelyn (Prill) Anderson in Chippwa Falls, Wisconsin. She graduated from high school, class of 1966. She worked in retail sales, and sold time shares. In her free-time, Norma liked to knit, crochet,...

William Deemer

William Deemer

Feb 26, 2023

 

76 year old William Deemer, of Kouts, passed away February 26, 2023.

 

William was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Edgar and Emma (Dillow) Deemer on October 25, 1946. William served in the U.S. Army. He was an attendant at Kosanke’s Funeral Home, in Kouts, Indiana. He liked farming and helping people out.

 

William is survived by his...

Gary E. Roberts

Gary E. Roberts

Feb 25, 2023

 

 

76 year old, Gary E. Roberts, of Francesville, Indiana, passed away February 25, 2023.

 

Gary was born on July 11, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Vernon and Mary (McCormick) Roberts. Gary graduated from high school in New Jersey and married the love of his life, Helen Grau, on June 3, 1967. He served in the...

Bonnie Cambe

Bonnie Cambe

Feb 24, 2023

 

Bonnie Jeanne Cambe, 71, of Franklinville, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

 

Bonnie was born on June 22, 1951, in Harvey, Illinois, to the late Henry William and Johanna (VanderMolen) Postma. She was a member of the American Reformed Church and also attended Baileys Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Robert A. Brockway

Robert A. Brockway

Feb 21, 2023

 

47 year old, Robert A. Brockway Jr., of DeMotte, passed away from an auto accident on February 21, 2023.

 

Bobby was born on September 12, 1975, to Robert A. Brockway Sr., and Debra (Soberg) Brockway-Burns. Bobby worked in the maintenance department (MTE) at NIPSCO’s power production, Track Shot Live. He enjoyed demolition derbies where he built, smashed and...

Patty L. Blaszczyk

Patty L. Blaszczyk

Feb 21, 2023

 

91 year old, Patty L. Blaszczyk, passed away February 21, 2023.

 

Patty was born on August 17, 1931, to Walter and Lucille (Bailey) Green, in Wheatfield, Indiana. Patty graduated from Wheatfield High School. She loved being a housewife, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church. She...

Frederick R Ahrens

Frederick R Ahrens

Feb 20, 2023

 

78 year old, Frederick R. Ahrens, of Wheatfield passed away February 20, 2023.

 

Fred was born on May 24, 1944, to Frederick and Alice (Pritchard) Ahrens in Gary, Indiana. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart, Indiana. Fred graduated from Hobart High School. Fred married the love of his life, Jeannette Davis,...

Jerome 'Jerry' Brzycki

Jerome 'Jerry' Brzycki

Feb 19, 2023

 

82 year old, Jerome ‘Jerry’ Brzycki, of DeMotte, passed away February 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

 

On August 9, 1940, Jerry was born to Harry and Clara (Urbaniak) Brzycki, in Chicago, Illinois. He received a bachelors degree from St. Joseph’s College, in Rensselaer, and worked as the plant manager for Republic Steel in Chicago. Jerry served...

Billie J. Sholey

Billie J. Sholey

Feb 18, 2023

 

80 year old, Billie J. Sholey, of Wheatfield, passed away February 18, 2023 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

 

On May 10, 1942, Billie was born to Louis and Rita ‘Louise’ (Lee) Sholey, in Tennessee. Billie worked for Union Tank, in East Chicago, as a fabricator. He married Sarah Yeoman on February 14, 1985, in Winchester, Tennessee. Billie liked...

Richard A. Compton

Richard A. Compton

Feb 9, 2023

 

 

62 year old, Richard A. Compton, of DeMotte, passed away February 9, 2023.

 

On May 30, 1960, Richard was born to John and Mildred (Myers) Compton, in Gary, Indiana. Richard was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1978. Richard worked in hospital equipment delivery. He enjoyed fishing.

 

Richard is survived by his sons:...

Michael A. Meyers

Michael A. Meyers

Jan 31, 2023

 

61 year old, Michael A. Meyers, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2023.

 

 

On October 2, 1961, Michael was born to Gracie (Shepherd) Meyers-Helton and the late: John F Meyers, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Mike graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He was a carpenter for Dodrill Construction. Mike was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. Mike...

Steven A. Lapkovitch

Steven A. Lapkovitch

Jan 29, 2023

 

64 year old, Steven A. Lapkovitch Jr., of DeMotte, passed away at his home, with his loving family around him on January 29, 2023.

 

On May 23, 1958, Steve was born to Steve Sr., and Sarah (Mares) Lapkovitch in Gary, Indiana. Steve graduated from Crown Point High School, and married the love of his life, Rose Keilman on...

Dorothy J. Jungels

Dorothy J. Jungels

Jan 28, 2023

 

93-year-old Dorothy J. Jungels, of Wheatfield, passed away on January 28, 2023.

 

On November 9, 1929, Dorothy was born to John Carey and Bertha Lucille (Rannie) Pearce in New Buffalo, Michigan. In 1947, she married the love of her life, Frank E. Jungels. They had 4 children: Larry, Doris, David, and Roger. Dorothy was an administrative assistant...

James 'Ray' Allen

James 'Ray' Allen

Jan 25, 2023

 

83 year old, James ‘Ray’ Allen, of San Pierre passed away January 25, 2023, at his home with his loving family around him.

 

 

Ray was born on April 19, 1939, to Aaron and Sallie (Wireman) Allen, in Wayland, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Ray married the love of his life, Lora Howard, on February...

John L Takacs Jr.

John L Takacs Jr.

Jan 16, 2023

 

72 year old, John Louis Takacs Jr., of DeMotte, passed away January 16, 2023 at his home in DeMotte, Indiana.

 

John was born on February 7, 1950, to John Louis Sr., and Agnes (Nagel) Takacs in Rensselaer, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Linda Rothermel, on November 23, 1968, in Cecilia Catholic Church, DeMotte, Indiana. He...

Cheri Born

Cheri Born

Jan 15, 2023

 

62 year old, Cheri Born, of Wheatfield, passed away January 15, 2023.

 

On July 10, 1960, Cheri was born to Larry and Shirley (Williams) Gilbert, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Cheri was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School class of 1978. Cheri was a people person who loved being a waitress/bartender. She worked at Marti’s Place, The Lighthouse, Baums...

Linnea Beth Wenglarz

Linnea Beth Wenglarz

Jan 13, 2023

 

49 year old, Linnea Beth Wenglarz, of Wheatfield, passed away January 13, 2023, with her loving family around her.

 

On August 1, 1973, in Harvey, Illinois, Linnea was born to Wesley and Judith (Ketelaar) Van Bruggen. Linnea graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. She married the love of her life, William J. Wenglarz, on April 16, 1994, at...

Sherry Kusick

Sherry Kusick

Jan 11, 2023

 

Sherry Kusick, 68, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away peacefully from a hard one and a half year battle of Pancreatic cancer on January 11, 2023.

 

Sherry was born on June 20, 1954, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Walter and Marion Bachmeyer. She graduated from Mankato West High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter she married her husband of 50 years,...

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