Obituaries

Mar 23, 2023

Helen C. Daniels, 97, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Rensselaer Care Center. She was born in Michigan City, Indiana on April 6, 1925 to Vernon Loetz and Catherine (Markel) Loetz.

On May 9, 1942, in Michigan City, she married Clarence L. Daniels. He preceded her in death on September...

Mar 20, 2023

Stacy I. Bakley, 63, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away March 20, 2023 at her home. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 27, 1959 to the late Clarence Serna and Carol (Polley) Serna.

She married Stan Bakley on December 12, 2009. Stacy loved bird watching, shiny jewelry, and enjoyed the scents of flowers, potpourri...

Mar 20, 2023

Vernon J. Falk (Junior), Age 93, of Morocco passed away Monday March 20, 2023 at the George Ade Care Center in Brook. Vernon was born on January 8, 1930 in Morocco to Vernon Falk Sr. and Vaneta Falk.

Vernon was a lifelong resident of Morocco, and graduated from Morocco High School in 1948. On October...

Mar 20, 2023

David Zacher “Buzzy”, age 54 of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, leaving behind two precious daughters and one trusty sidekick, his blue heeler, Jack.

David is survived by the loves of his life, twin daughters Lillian Sue and Josie Jane; his parents, Cecil and Josie Zacher; his sister Beth (Dave) Schieda; nephew...

Mar 17, 2023

James “Pete” Earnest McCormick, 94, of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away on March 17, 2023, peacefully in his sleep.

Pete was born on March 6, 1929, to Benjamin and Barsha McCormick. Pete is survived by his loving wife, Janet McCormick, of 69 years. Pete was known to have loved the great outdoors and was an avid...

Mar 12, 2023

Julia (Julie) J. Hoffman, 71, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed peacefully at home with her loving family on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was born in Rensselaer on August 15, 1951 to the late William Tilton and Mildred (Overton) Tilton.

She was a 1969 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School. Julie married her loving husband James...

Mar 3, 2023

On Friday, March 3, 2023, Sandra (Sandy) Brandenburg, loving wife and mother of four, passed away at the age of 80.

Sandy was born on April 3, 1942 in Lafayette, Indiana. She was the youngest of four girls born to Harold and Effie Klinker of Lafayette, Indiana. Sandy and her three sisters, Margie, Phyllis and Anita were...

Feb 27, 2023

Donna F. Sullivan 76, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away February 27, 2023. She was born January 30, 1947 to the late Edward D. Sullivan and Wanda M. Sullivan in Alabama.

She enjoyed making jewelry, gardening, canning, and thrifting. Donna was known as the Avon, Mary Kay and Tupperware lady to many. She ran the newspaper...

Feb 10, 2023

Faye Lavina (Fleming) McCurtain passed away on February 10, 2023 at the Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer, IN. Faye was born on May 17, 1920 in Newton County to Anna (Lyons) and Charles Fleming. She attended Aix Elementary and graduated from Fair Oaks High School in 1938. Faye married Lewis A. (Bud) McCurtain on July 14, 1940. They built...

Jan 25, 2023

Jayne K. Critser, 65, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away January 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Rensselaer on August 31, 1957 to the late Wallace J. Critser and Ardis K. Critser.

She was a graduate of Rensselaer Central High School, and was affiliated with the Rensselaer Eagles and the American Legion.

Jan 13, 2023

Royce A. David, 80, of Morocco, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, Illinois. She was born February 27, 1942 to Darryl Luchene and Marietta (Carlson) Luchene.

On March 22, 1958 she married Dennis David. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 10, 2023

Myra Elizabeth (Marshall) Davidson, 77, of Morocco, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home. She was born May 8, 1945 to the late C. W. Marshall of Arkansas and Mary (Peevey) Printy of Morocco. She was educated in the public school system of Wynne, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Wynne High School in 1964. After...

Jan 10, 2023

Nancy Lynn Robinson, 67, of Morocco, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. She was born to Elda Fruetel (Klemenhagen) and Lenard Fruetel on November 30, 1955. She spent the early part of her life in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area.

Nancy was the general manager of the Rensselaer Holiday...

Jan 9, 2023

Bonnie Jean DePew, 86, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was born in Cadillac, Michigan on February 9, 1936 to Howard L. DePew and Edith (Chesebro) DePew.

She was a 1954 graduate of Mesick, Michigan Consolidated Schools, and a graduate of Triton College in River Grove, Illinois with a...

Jan 4, 2023

Melrose Schoon, 98, of Lake Village, Indiana passed away January 4, 2023 at her home. She was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on October 13, 1924, the daughter of Gerrit and Irene (Mossell) Witvoet.

On January 13, 1944, she married Lloyd Schoon. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2007.

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Dec 19, 2022

Rachel Tanner, 80, of Francesville, passed away December 19, 2022 at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. She was born September 13, 1942, the daughter of Benjamin and Naomi (Villalobos) Alva.

She graduated from Salem Township School as Valedictorian of her class. On December 26, 1975 she married Ronald V. Tanner. Rachel worked many years for...

Dec 10, 2022

Albert Earl Miller, Jr., 88, of Rensselaer, formerly of Remington, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born in Grundy County, Illinois on October 26, 1934, the son of Albert C. Miller, Sr. and Hazel Irene (Edwards) Miller.

On March 2, 1958, in Kentland, he married Iona Mae Hensley....

Nov 23, 2022

Pauline Oliver, 79, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away November 23, 2022 at the Rensselaer Care Center. She was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on March 5, 1943, the daughter of John and Susan (Whitaker) Hopkins.

On December 3, 1957, in Salyersville, Kentucky, she married William H. “Bill” Oliver. He preceded her in death on June 19,...

Nov 22, 2022

Timothy L. Luttrell, 62, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home early Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Rensselaer on August 18, 1960, the son of Ray and Peggy (Cain) Luttrell. Tim attended Rensselaer Central High School and was a lifelong area resident.

On November 28,...

Nov 19, 2022

Lawrence E. “Larry” Sayers , 76, of Rensselaer, passed away at his home Saturday November 19, 2022. He was born May 20, 1946 to Ernest Sayers and Ethel Sayers.

Larry attended Rensselaer Schools and on February 14, 1978 he married Kathleen Engel, she preceded him in death on September 10, 2019.

Larry worked...