Jon J Quesnell
Sep 6, 2025
68 year old, Jon Jay ‘Quiz” Quesnell of Wheatfield, passed away September 6, 2025, with his loving family around him.
On November 4, 1956, in Harrisville, Michigan, Jon was born to Harold ”Bill” and Blanche (Cleary) Quesnell. Jon was an Ogemaw Heights High School graduate. He worked for US Steel in the Tin Mill as a Welder. Jon married the love...
Timothy H. Blaszczyk
Sep 5, 2025
Timothy Henry Blasczcyk, age 65, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on September 5, 2025.
Tim was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on July 13, 1960 to Henry “Hank” and Patty Blaszczyk. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield, Indiana. Tim attended and earned degrees from Purdue University and Indiana State University. He valued education and shared that virtue with...
Devon L. Jones Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
59 year old, Devon L. ‘Hooch’ Jones Jr. of Rensselaer, passed away September 5, 2025.
On April 6, 1966, Hooch was born to Devon Jones and Gloria (Jones) Jones in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. He was a lifetime area resident. Hooch was a truck driver by trade. He liked to attend auctions, and the outdoors. He...
Horace S Winter
Sep 1, 2025
89 year old, Horace S. Winter, of DeMotte, passed away on September 1, 2025, at his home with his loving family around him.
On September 7, 1935, Horace was born to Reinhold and Frieda (Knaack) Winter, in Friedrichsberg, Germany. He graduated from Horace Mann Highschool. Horace married the love of his life, Margaret Loechner on July 8, 1961, who preceded him....
Carson 'CJ' Cochran
Aug 29, 2025
46 year old, Carson J. ‘CJ’ Cochran II, of LaOtto, passed away on August 29, 2025, at his home.
On December 14, 1978, CJ was born to Carson J. and Naomi Jean (Fugett) Cochran, in Crown Point, Indiana. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1997. Cj spent his life as a steel worker, and enjoyed his job. He...
Lorraine Schereck
Aug 22, 2025
Lorraine Schereck, 75, passed away at her home on August 22, 2025.
She will be dearly missed by her sons, Danny and Kevin, their wives, Tera and Anne and her grandchildren, Wesley, Maxine & Hutch. Lorraine grew up in the St. Gall Parish on the southwest side of Chicago, attending Maria & Jones high schools. After working as a beautician, she...
Larry Joseph
Aug 20, 2025
68 year old, Larry Joseph, of Kentland, passed away on August 20, 2025, at home with his family.
On May 7, 1957, Larry was born to Saul and LoVelie (Ritchie) Joseph, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was a mechanic, who enjoyed working on cars as long as it was not his own car. Larry enjoyed turning wrenches, fishing, watching the news, NASCAR,...
Donna S. Durflinger
Aug 19, 2025
Beloved mother and grandmother, Donna Sue Durflinger, 60 years old, of Monon, passed on August 19, 2025, at home with her loving family around her.
On December 7, 1964, Donna was born to Vollie Jr. and Martha (Stansberry) Whitaker, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She spent her life being busy, whether it was working, raising her children, or just living life. Donna enjoyed...
Clayton R Wireman
Aug 9, 2025
79 year old, Clayton R. Wireman, of DeMotte, passed away August 9, 2025.
On February 28, 1946, Clayton was born to Simon Sr. and Georgia (Joseph) Wireman, in Kniman, Indiana. He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School. Clayton retired in 1980 from the United States Army, where he served as a drill sergeant. He married the love of his life,...
Charles Gerald 'Jerry' Scott
Aug 8, 2025
89 year old, Charles Gerald “Jerry” Scott Sr., of Wheatfield, passed away on August 8, 2025.
On February 12, 1936, Jerry was born to William and Frances (Clark) Scott, in Riverside, Iowa. He graduated from Hobart High School, class of 1955. Jerry married the love of his life, Mary Basiger, on February 23, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, who preceded him in...
Jeffrey A. Lucietta
Aug 2, 2025
59 year old, Jeffrey A. Lucietta, of DeMotte, passed away August 2, 2025, at Aperion Care, DeMotte, Indiana.
Jeff was born on July 5, 1966, to Jerry and Gracie (Garrison) Lucietta, in Hammond, Indiana. Jeff was a member of Kankakee Valley’s class of 1985. He worked as a janitor/custodian for Culver Military Academy for many years.
Jeff is survived by his sister:...
Marla K. Hall
Jul 19, 2025
65 year old, Marla K. Hall, of Wheatfield, passed away on July 19, 2025.
On January 18, 1960, Marla was born to Robert Dunlap and Phyllis (Kaiser) Cline, in Rochester, Pennsylvania. Marla married the love of her life, James Hall, on July 23, 2022, at their home. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary Post 301, Kouts American Legion. Marla...
Kristi A Gross-Tillema
Jul 17, 2025
49 year old, Kristi A Gross-Tillema, of Sumava Resorts, passed away on July 17, 2025.
On June 14, 1976, Kristi was born to Thomas and Cheryl (Bales) Gross, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She graduated from Hebron High School, class of 1994. Kristi was a helper, always taking care of everyone. She was a care giver for her community, who was always volunteering...
Eva Brewster
Jul 16, 2025
93 year old, Eva Brewster, of Wheatfield, passed away July 16, 2025, at Avalon Springs Health Campus, Valparaiso, Indiana.
On January 30, 1932, in Wheatfield, Indiana, Eva was born to William E and Eva (Freel) Van Dusen. Eva married the love of her life, Devere Brewster, on March 19, 1950. She was a farmer/homemaker. She always had a beautiful garden and...
Tylor A Pack
Jul 14, 2025
31 year old, Tylor A Pack, of Rensselaer, passed away on July 14, 2025.
On August 21, 1993, Tylor was born to Ronald and Tammy (Salyers) Pack, in Winamac, Indiana. He graduated from West Central High School, class of 2012. Tylor married the love of his life, Staci Bakondi, on April 22, 2017, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked as a welder...
Mandy Bates
Jul 13, 2025
49 year old, Mandy S. Bates, of Mulberry, Indiana, passed away on July 13, 2025.
On February 22, 1976, Mandy was born to Dennis Harris and Vivian (Bailey) Marlin, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She graduated from Kankakee Valley High School, class of 1994. Mandy was an artist, who enjoyed sharing the beauty of art with others. She enjoyed painting murals, making and...
Delores Coffer
Jul 9, 2025
Delores Coffer, 92, of Demotte, passed away on July 9, 2025, at home with loved ones around her.
On May 20, 1933, Delores was born to Richard and Dora (Ooms) Van Vuren in Lansing, Illinois. She graduated from Wheatfield High School, class of 1951. Delores married the love of her life and best friend, James Coffer, on September 10, 1954 in...
Robert J. 'Butch' Peters
Jun 28, 2025
Robert J. ‘Butch’ Peters, 81, of Wheatfield, passed away on June 28, 2025, at his home with his loving family around him.
On January 4, 1944, Butch was born to Frank and Helen (Marsh) Peters, in East Chicago, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Karen Kleven, on March 27, 1981, in Whiting, Indiana. Butch spent his life working as...
Anthony 'Tony' Sodo III
Jun 27, 2025
70 year old, Anthony ‘Tony’ Sodo III, of DeMotte, passed away June 27, 2025.
On January 15, 1955, Tony was born to Anthony II and Gloria (Bittner) Sodo, in Hammond, Indiana. He married his beloved wife, Jill (Thomas) McKain on October 19, 2019 at the Edinburgh United Methodist Church. Tony worked as a machinist in tool and die at Hadaday Industries...
Robert 'Bob' Krygier
Jun 24, 2025
86 year old, Robert D. Krygier, of DeMotte, passed away on June 24, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side.
On June 13, 1939, Bob was born to Stanley and Ann (Duhon) Krygier in Hammond, Indiana. He spent 35 and a half years as a firefighter for the Hammond Fire Department. On May 20, 2011, Bob married...