Obituaries

Oct 15, 2005

Oct 13, 2005

28 year old, Aaron Grandchamp of Wheatfield, passed away October 13, 2005, as a result of an auto accident.

Aaron was born on April 16, 1977, to Keith & Diane (nee: VanderHorst) Grandchamp.  On May 22, 2004, he married Danyel (nee: Szymanski). He is survived by his wife, Danyel and his children: Hunter, Makenzi, and Abby, his parents, 1 brother:...

Sep 23, 2005

74 year old, Kenneth L. Beedle, passed away September 23, 2005, at Crestmark Nursing Home in Roselawn.

On, November 11, 1930, he was born to Myrtle (nee Sorey) and Wilson Beedle in Woodbine, Iowa.  He attended Woodbine High School where he graduated.  On February 17, 1952 he married Elizebeth (Betty) Myers. He served in the  United States Army at a...

Jun 28, 2005

32 year old, Janina Rose (nee: Bennett) Dowell of Wheatfield, passed away June 18th, 2005.  On July 28, 1972, she was born in Gary, Indiana to Bernice (nee: Wozniak) and the late Richard Bennett.  In 1998, she married Phillip Dowell.  She worked in the food service industry.

She is survived by her husband, Phillip, two sons, Denton and Drake Dowell,...

May 31, 2005

 

25 year old, Lauren Nicole Hanewich-Lammon of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away May 31, 2005 at her home.

 

On December 15, 1979, Lauren was born to Sheila (Uzzle) Hanewich and the late Mike Hanewich.  Lauren attended Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield, she was a member of the graduating class of 1998.  On October 16,...

May 11, 2005

47 year old, Colleen M. “Schultz” Armstrong, passed away May 11, 2005, at her home in Muncie, Indiana.  Colleen was a former Wheatfield resident.  On January 17, 1958 she was born to Carl Schultz and Janice (nee: Krug) Schultz of Wheatfield.  She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1976.  She went on to become a social worker.

She is...

Apr 7, 2005

86 year old Marjorie “Grace” Craig passed away April 7, 2005, at Porter Memorial Hospital with her loving family around her.  On September 3, 1918 she was born to Leonard and Sarah (nee Smithers) Tudor in Goodland, Indiana.  She graduated from Rosevelt High School in Chicago, Illinois.  She married James Marion Craig on June 19, 1936.  She enjoyed being a...

Apr 6, 2005

84 year old Agnes Duttlinger of Wheatfield /Kouts/Tefft passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Valparaiso Sterling House with her loving family at her side. Agnes was born in North Judson on July 8 1920 to John and Barbara (nee:Buryanek) Jachim. Agnes was a graduate of North Judson High School.

Agnes was married on April 8 1942 to Charles...

Mar 22, 2005

87 year old, John S. Bowen, of DeMotte passed away March 22, 2005, at the Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village.  He was born January 1, 1918 to John S. Bowen and Mabel (nee Confer) Bowen in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.  On October 25, 1941, in Donara Pennsylvania, he married his loving wife Betty Rae, who preceded him in death on May 30,...

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

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...

Oct 6, 2002

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...