Obituaries

Jul 27, 2006

75 year old, Henry Buche, of Crown Point, passed away July 27, 2006 at his son’s home in Wheatfield with his loving family around him.  On May 23, 1931, Henry was born to Henry L. and Hazel ( nee Kuntz ) Buche. In Ames, Iowa.  Henry joined the Air Force and became a fighter pilot for the USAF with a...

Jul 26, 2006

76 year old, Eugene C. Fritts of DeMotte, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Crestmark of Roselawn.  On February 23, 1930, he was born to Carl L. and Lillie (nee: Miller) Fritts in DeMotte, Indiana.  On February 25, 1950, Eugene married the love of his life, Della Pelton.  Eugene was a farmer and a member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic...

Jul 18, 2006

89 year old, Eunice L. Thomas of Wheatfield, passed away July 18, 2006 at Our Lady of Holy Cross Care Center in San Pierre, Indiana.  On April 17, 1917, she was born to Isaac W. and Iona E. (nee: Boone) Brown of Kansas.  On September 11, 1935 she married the late Forrest G. Thomas.  Eunice was a homemaker and member...

Jul 14, 2006

46 year old, Steven Dale Frederick, of Wheatfield, passed away July 14, 2006.  On January 30, 1960, he was born to Bill and Pat (Hayden) Frederick in Logansport, Indiana.  On January 30, 1981, he married Lisa Ann Myers. 

 

Steven is survived by his wife, Lisa, 3 sons, Jonas (Kim) Frederick, Jeramy (Amanda) Frederick, and Joel Frederick, and 4 grandchildren,...

Jul 7, 2006

84 year old, Dorothy M. Fredrick, of Frisco, Texas, passed away at her home with her loving family around her on July 7, 2006.  On February 28, 1922, Dorothy was born to Sandford and Francis (nee: Dunn) Lykins in Jackson, Kentucky. Dorothy worked in the manufacturing industry and retired in 1977.  She was associated with the Southern Baptist Church.

 

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Jul 7, 2006

Jun 25, 2006

74 year old, Harry E. Will Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away June 25, 2006 at Canterbury Health Care Facility in Valparaiso.

 

On July 29, 1931, he was born to Walter and Nancy (nee: Carmen) Will in Kentucky.  On October 20, 1951, he married Helen Lysek in Chesterton.  Harry was a parts deliverer for the service department at Heuring Ford...

Jun 4, 2006

58 year old, Richard L. Selby of DeMotte, passed away June 4, 2006.  On May 31, 1948, he was born to John and Edna (nee: Harris) Selby in Jasper County Indiana.  He was a lifetime resident of the DeMotte area and graduated from DeMotte High School.  Richard was a self-employed truck driver.

 

He is survived by his daughter Renee...

Jun 4, 2006

May 27, 2006

23-year-old, Ricky Lee Brock, of Wheatfield, passed away on May 27, 2006, in Winamac, Indiana. He was born on May 23, 1983, to Rick & Rita Brock. He is survived by his parents, one sister, Patience and his grandparents Richard and Earlene Lovely, and many Aunts and Uncles. His grandparents Walton and Bea Brock preceded Ricky in death.

Friends are...

May 26, 2006

70 year old, Bernadine “Babe” Goff, passed away Friday, May 12, 2006. On November 8, 1935, Babe was born to Joseph Charles Moss and Helen (nee: Bendschieder) Moss in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Wheatfield High School. Babe and Claude Goff were married on July 23, 1959. Being a Native American Indian, Babe loved to attend rendezvous’, and tell children...

May 25, 2006

66 year old, Thomas I. Suprenant, of Wheatfield passed away May 25, 2006, at his home with his loving family around him.  On April 1, 1940, Thomas was born to William and Lula (nee: Latta) Suprenant in Shelby, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Burbank California Schools.  He married Debbie King on May 18, 1998 in Crown Point.  Thomas was...

May 25, 2006

May 21, 2006

90 year old, Edward W. Riley, passed away early Sunday morning on May 21, 2006.  His loving wife, Florence was at his side at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.  On April 9, 1916, Edward was born to John E. and Edna H. (nee: Wall) Riley in Jasper County, South Carolina.  On December 22, 1947, Edward married Florence Belstra in...

May 12, 2006

85 year old, Johnie Wireman Sr., passed away Friday, May 12, 2006.  On November 15, 1920, he was born to Daniel Boone Wireman and Sarah Jane (nee: Oliver) Wireman in Waldo, Kentucky.  He attended school in Magoffin Kentucky.  On August 5, 1939 he married Silvana Campbell (who preceded him), in Rensselaer, Indiana.  Johnie worked as a Carpenter for local 1005,...

May 1, 2006

May 1, 2006

60 year old James O. Davis, of Winamac formerly of Wheatfield, passed away May 1, 2006.  On July 24, 1945, James was born to John and Hazel (nee: Collins) Davis. 

 

He was a self-employed mechanic.

 

Survivors are Ethel Davis, Lisa & Charles Vonville, James & Tabitha Davis, and LeAnn Davis Lewis, 9 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters.

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Apr 21, 2006

63 year old, Larry DeMoss passed away April 21, 2006 at the Rensselaer Care Center.

Larry was born on November 30, 1942, to Louis & Jessie (Daniels) DeMoss.

Larry is survived by his siblings: Alice (John) Dobson, John ‘Jack’ (Naomi) DeMoss, Christine (James) Gilbert, Janice (Charles) Sell, and Cecil ‘Buck’ (Deana) DeMoss, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Per Larry’s wishes...

Apr 13, 2006

51 year old, Donald Mencl, passed away April 13, 2006.  On September 6, 1954 he was born to Walter W. and Florence (nee: Velemir) Mencl in Harvey, Illinois.  He was employed at Hopper Roofing for several years.  He was affiliated with Bethel Baptist Church.

 

Surviving along with his parents are one son, Christopher Mencl and one daughter, Abby Mencl,...

Mar 30, 2006

73 year old, Rosemary Crumrine, of Wheatfield, passed away March 30, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Hospice of Crown Point.

 

On May 5, 1932, Rosemary was born to Patrick and Blanche (nee: Hoohammer) Conway.  She graduated from Chicago schools.  On December 23, 1950, she married Leo C. Crumrine.  She was a secretary for the president of Checker Oil Company.  She...