Obituaries

Donald J. Miller

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...

Gerald E. "Jerry" Williams

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...

William "Bill" Blaney

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,...

Nancy A. Wynn

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...

Suzanne Pescetto

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,...

Alan Guy Robison

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...

Gregory B. Lintner

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...

Mary H. Bennett-Zerby

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...

Sandra G. Cady

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...

Bob Dean Zenor

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.

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Daniel Ray Gastineau

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.

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Deena Kaye Kopka

Jul 17, 2024

Deena Kaye Kopka, 44, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Franciscan Hospital Munster, IN. She was born in Danville, IL on September 6, 1979, the daughter of Dennis Kopka and Linda (Early) Kopka.

Deena worked for several nursing homes in the area as a CNA, one of which was Hickory Creek...

Julie May Alenduff

Jul 10, 2024

Julie May Alenduff, at the spicy age of 65, after a relentless fight made her way to heaven on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 surrounded by the people she loved the most. This spitfire was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on September 18, 1958. She was the oldest daughter of Larry and Judy (Cady) Bingham. Julie was a 1976 graduate of...

Audrey May Pack

Jun 23, 2024

Audrey May Pack (neé Clemans) passed away surrounded by her family on June 23, 2024 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, TN. She was born on April 26, 1948 in Rensselaer, IN to Samuel and Mildred (Demoss) Clemans.

She married Ralph Pack, who survives her, on April 30, 1966 in Rensselaer.

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Sharon Lee Stone

Jun 20, 2024

Sharon Lee Stone, 80, of Rensselaer, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Rensselaer Care Center with her family by her side. She was born in Rensselaer on October 9, 1943, the daughter of Merle and Arlene (Scearcy) Murray. She was a 1961 graduate of Goodland High School.

On February 11,...

Stewart W. Hammel

Jun 8, 2024

Stewart W. Hammel, 81, of Morocco, IN passed away at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Kankakee, IL on October 4, 1942, the son of Glenwood and Virginia (Rosenplanter) Hammel.

Stew was a 1960 graduate of Morocco High School where he was a multisport standout athlete....

Sharen Y. Clark

Jun 7, 2024

Sharen Y. Clark, 85, of Morocco, IN passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. She was born in Lake Village, IN on January 4, 1939, the daughter of George and Leona (Behrens) Sypult. She graduated from Morocco High School and attended business school in Kankakee, IL.

On April 25, 1959, in...

Roxie Miller

Jun 4, 2024

Roxellen “Roxie” Miller, 76, passed away June 4, 2024. She was a loving Homemaker. Roxie is survived by her husband, BJ Miller; brother-in-law, Donald Miller; sisters-in-laws, Deb Miller, Janice Woodke, Trish Miller; cousins, Connie, Junior, Kris and Greg; many nieces and nephews. Services are 12pm Saturday June 15, 2024 Steinke Funeral Home, Morocco IN with Visitation 10am-12pm before Service....

Jack L. Rife

May 31, 2024

Jack L. Rife, 93, of Rensselaer, IN, formerly of Warsaw, IN passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Rensselaer Care Center. He was born in Paulding, OH on March 19, 1931, the son of Leo and Bessie (Brown) Rife.

Jack served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunner’s Mate Seaman aboard the U.S.S. Cone...

Cathy Jean Skoglund

May 20, 2024

Cathy Jean Skoglund, nee Stratinsky, age 76, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born to Hazel Wicklund and lovingly adopted by James and Marjorie Stratinsky as a newborn. Jim and Marge gave her the world and were the most unconditionally supportive and loving parents a person could ever be blessed with.

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