Obituaries

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Johnson, 82 of Morocco, Indiana passed away peacefully Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Born on August 23, 1942 at Jasper Co, Rensselaer, IN. to Eric John and Everal (Fleming) Johnson he was their youngest son.

He grew up in Newton Co. and attended Brook HS and was a 1961 graduate. He enjoyed playing...

Nov 18, 2024

Kenneth W. “Ken” Herre, 69, passed away at his beloved Mugrooter’s Roadhouse, Aroma Park, IL. He was born in Rensselaer, IN on February 18, 1955, the son of Raymond and Clara (Allen) Herre.

After his retirement from Conagra, Ken was an avid beekeeper and supplied many locals with his honey.

He...

Nov 16, 2024

J Edward Levandowski , 94, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dear friends on November 16, 2024. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on November 16, 1930, the son of Herbert Levandowski, and Edna (Yeoman) Levandowski. J was the second of four children and was a lifelong area resident. He attended South Newton...

Nov 9, 2024

Delmas Conley, 80, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on November 3, 1944, the son of Lacy and Sarah (Messer) Conley. Growing up he attended Gillam Township School, later continuing his education in Texas...

Nov 9, 2024

On November 9th, 2024, Allen Sell (Al) was called home by his Mighty Lord and Savior. The Lord carried him home peacefully and comfortably while being surrounded by his cherished loved ones in his Rensselaer, IN home at the age of 69.

Allen Dale Sell was born in Gary, IN on June 11th, 1955, to...

Nov 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Toben, 81, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rensselaer on February 26, 1943, the daughter of Riley E. and Lucille (Spall) Bilyeu.

Pat was a 1961 graduate of Goodland High School. On October 15, 1961, in Goodland, she...

Nov 6, 2024

Garry Allen Blann, 69, of Morocco, Indiana passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on December 21, 1954, the son of Leslie and Jackie (Johnson) Blann. He was a 1973 graduate of North Newton High School.

Garry was a...

Nov 3, 2024

Debbie A. Baltes, 63, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, November 3, 2024 at Great Lakes Healthcare Center in Dyer, Indiana. She was born in Brook, Indiana November 30, 1960, the daughter of Donald J. and Charlene (Bramble) Miller.

A graduate of Rensselaer Central High School, she was a bookkeeper and office manager...

Oct 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Fisher, 70, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born in Gary, Indiana on August 1, 1954, the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucille (Nord) Maruth.

Patricia was a 1972 graduate of North Newton High School. On February 15, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Melvin Fisher....

Oct 26, 2024

Donald J. Miller, 88, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2024 at the Rensselaer Care Center. He was born in Dwight, Illinois on October 14, 1936, the son of Albert Miller, Sr. and Hazel (Edwards) Miller.

On March 1, 1956 he married Charlene E. Bramble. She preceded him in death on September...

Oct 10, 2024

Gerald E. “Jerry” Williams, 80, of Remington, IN passed away Thursday morning, October 10, 2024 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. He was born in Rensselaer, IN on June 28, 1944, the son of Raymond and Georgia (Durant) Williams.

Jerry attended school in DeMotte, IN. On October 27, 1965, in Crown Point, IN...

Oct 1, 2024

William “Bill” Blaney, 71, of Morocco, Indiana passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, October 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on August 26, 1953, the son of William K. and Margaret A. (Bruner) Blaney.

He was a 1971 graduate of North Newton High School. On July 23,...

Sep 19, 2024

Nancy A. Wynn, 73, of Morocco, IN passed away at her home on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1950, in Rensselaer, IN to the late Thomas and Almedia (Lindahl) Deardurff.

She graduated from North Newton High School with the Class of 1969. She married...

Sep 18, 2024

Suzanne Pescetto, 89, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 21, 1934, the daughter of James and Dorothy Pedigo.

On May 3, 1952 she married her husband of 60 years, Frank Pescetto. He preceded her in death on May 22,...

Sep 16, 2024

Alan Guy Robison, 74, of Fair Oaks, Indiana passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Casa of Hobart Nursing & Rehab Center in Hobart, Indiana. He was born in Wabash, Indiana on September 15, 1950, the son of Jack and Norma (Martin) Robison.

He was a graduate of Chesterton High School and served in the...

Sep 8, 2024

Gregory “Greg” B. Lintner, “Bubba”, 72, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away Sunday evening, September 8, 2024 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on January 23, 1952, the son of Daryl M. and Marjorie F. (Jones) Lintner.

He was a graduate of Rensselaer Central High School where he was a standout...

Aug 15, 2024

Mary H. Bennett-Zerby, 79, of Rossville, IN passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Van Wert, OH on June 28, 1945, the daughter of Charles J. and Marie (Pearson) Watson.

Mary worked as a nurse’s aide at the Rensselaer Care Center for many years. In her younger...

Aug 9, 2024

Sandra G. “Sandy” Cady, 73, of Osceola, Indiana passed away at 3:10 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024 at Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in South Bend, Indiana. She was born on March 18, 1951 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Gailard and Phyllis (Standish) Hickman.

She married Gaylord A. “Butch” Cady on November 1, 1969. He...

Jul 24, 2024

Bob Dean Zenor, 69, of Mount Ayr, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. He was born in Williamsport, Indiana on November 3, 1954, the son of Charles and Jane (Downey) Zenor.

On September 24, 1988, in Morocco, Indiana he married the love of his life, Teresa Jo Cody.

Jul 22, 2024

Daniel Ray “Dan” Gastineau, age 59, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Monday July 22, 2024 at his home with his loving family at his side. Dan was born on February 20,1965 in Rensselaer, son of Kenneth Leon “Gus” Gastineau and Shirley Gastineau (Richards). He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Rensselaer Central High, class of 1983.