Obituaries

Teresea Mae Ramey

Oct 24, 2025

Teresea Mae Ramey, 58, of Remington, IN, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital. She was born in Rensselaer, IN on August 15, 1967, daughter of Glen Allen Webb and Vera Mae (Myers) Webb.

Teresea was a 1986 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School. She went on to earn her associate’s degree in psychology from Vincennes University. Many...

Lawrence Anthony Nagel

Oct 21, 2025

Lawrence Anthony “Tony” Nagel, 91, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Carmel, IN. He was born in Rensselaer on September 21, 1934, son of Bernard and Frances (Schmidt) Nagel. He was a 1953 graduate of Rensselaer High School.

On October 15, 1955 he married his beloved wife of 67 years, Roseanne Marie Valade....

Richard Alan Grant

Oct 18, 2025

Richard Alan Grant, 86, of Fair Oaks, IN passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. He was born in Donovan, IL on June 28, 1939, son of the late Alan and Edna (Hunter) Grant.

He was a graduate of Donovan High School. His first marriage was to Donna Duby. She preceded...

Susan Elizabeth Neal

Oct 7, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Neal, 73, of Lafayette, IN was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 24, 1952, daughter of the late Wade LaRue Neal and Janet S. Neal.

She is survived by one sister, Linda (Robert)...

Alice Louise Mckay

Sep 29, 2025

Alice Louise McKay, 75, of Rensselaer, IN passed away at her home on Monday morning, September 29, 2025. She was born in Richmond, IN on July 24, 1950, daughter of the late Cecil and Betty (Dennison) Sheets.

Alice was a “feisty little woman” with a lot of spirit. She raised three children by herself. She...

Karen L. Morris

Sep 11, 2025

Karen L. Morris, 75, of Rensselaer, IN passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 11, 2025 with her husband by her side. She was born in Rensselaer on November 21, 1949, the daughter of Herbert Melton, Jr. and Alice (Mitchell) Melton.

She was a 1969 graduate of Monon High School. On September 26,...

Lloyd Edward Vencel

Sep 3, 2025

Lloyd Edward Vencel, born September 4, 1945 passed away September 3, 2025. Born in Terre Haute, IN, to Woodrow and Mary Catherine (Bates) Vencel and raised in Fairbanks.

Post high school, he studied first at Oakland City College, followed by a BS in biology from Indiana State University. He earned his masters in education, also...

Dianne Ruth Eggert

Aug 31, 2025

Dianne Ruth Eggert, 81, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the Rensselaer Care Center. She was born in Hinsdale, IL on November 3, 1943, the daughter of Erhard R. Bohlman and Helen G. (Meyer) Bohlman. She was a 1961 graduate of Hinsdale Township High School.

On February 3, 1965, in Hinsdale,...

Catherine Alice Gilbert

Aug 28, 2025

Catherine Alice “Cathy” Gilbert, 65, of Rensselaer, IN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born in Valparaiso, IN on May 26, 1960, the daughter of Claude Goff and Bernadine (Moss) Goff. She was a 1979 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School.

Cathy met the love of her life,...

Gerardo Torres Barajas

Aug 16, 2025

Gerardo Torres Barajas, 40, of Goodland, IN, formerly of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born in Tijuana on April 3, 1985, the son of the late Rigoberto Torres Chavez and Socorro Barajas Perez.

Gerardo worked as a truck driver for Skyline Agricultural Services in Goodland, IN.

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Jerry J. Luttrell

Jul 29, 2025

Jerry Junior Luttrell, 79, of Rensselaer, IN passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born in Rensselaer on December 29, 1945, son of the late Henry Luttrell and Caroline (Cooper) Luttrell.

On November 21, 1969, in Wheatfield, IN he married the love of his life, Helen Martin.

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Timothy Wayne Voeller

Jul 27, 2025

Timothy Wayne Voeller, 50, of Rensselaer, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. He was born in Rensselaer on April 3, 1975, the son of the late Royal H. Voeller and Erma J. (Kazort) Voeller.

Tim loved going hunting and fishing, riding motorcycles, and hanging out with his friends...

Lester Ivan Wortley

Jul 14, 2025

Lester Ivan Wortley, 93, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Monday evening, July 14, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living. He was born in Gary, IN on October 24, 1931, the son of Lester Wortley and Gladys (Kennedy) Armold. He was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Ayr High School.

On November 11, 1950, in Rensselaer, he...

Kathy Lynn Geren

Jul 8, 2025

Kathy Lynn Geren, 67, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. She was born in Valparaiso, IN on March 3, 1958, the daughter of Erbie L. and Mary K. (Hetric) Banister. She was a 1976 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School.

After high school, Kathy began working as a...

Randall W. "Randy" Cook

Jul 4, 2025

Randall W. Cook, known to friends and family as Randy, was the kind of man who could fill a room with laughter as easily as he could a garage with car parts. Born on December 21, 1954, in the heart of Rensselaer, IN, Randy's journey came full circle as he passed away in the same town on July 4,...

Joseph Ryan Taylor, Sr.

Jul 4, 2025

Joseph Ryan Taylor, Sr., known affectionately to all as Joe, embarked on his final adventure on July 4, 2025. Born on April 27, 1983, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Joe's zest for life and infectious humor brightened the world for 42 years before he passed away unexpectedly in LaPorte, Indiana.

Joe's early years in Valparaiso were filled...

Joyce Annette Latham

Jul 1, 2025

Joyce Annette Latham (Daly), a cherished soul whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, in Lake Village, Indiana, in her daughter’s home. Born on August 24, 1955, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to John B. Daly and Glendola I. Daly (Crutchelow). Joyce's life was a testament to the power of love,...

Robert Bennett Sr.

Jun 28, 2025

Robert Bennett Sr., 80 years old of Brook, Indiana passed away Saturday June 28 at his home. Robert was born in Brook on October 5, 1944 the son of LaVern Bennett and Bernice Cox (Swartz). Robert was a lifelong resident of the Brook and Morocco communities.

Robert spent most of his early years in Morocco....

Marjorie N. Laffoon

Jun 18, 2025

Marjorie N. “Marge” Laffoon, 96, of Rensselaer, IN, formerly of Fair Oaks, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Rensselaer Care Center. She was born in Rensselaer on Dec. 19, 1928, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Elijah) Sullivan. She attended school in Fair Oaks.

On Dec. 21, 1946 she married James Robert...

Linda Louise (Kennedy) Patton Gaffield

Jun 18, 2025

Linda Louise (Kennedy) Patton Gaffield was born to John C. Kennedy and Grace (Purdy) Kennedy on December 4, 1943.

In January, 1967 she married Pearl Patton. He preceded her in death in February, 1970. Upon that marriage, son Coy (wife Kama) Patton was born.

On October 6, 1973, she married John...