James Michael Wheeler, age 39, of Lake Station passed away at his home Sunday November 16, 2014. A lifelong area resident James was born June 20, 1975 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Michael Lee and Donna Sue Wheeler. James was a disabled truck mechanic that had formerly worked for KAT & Systems.
James is survived by his father Michael L. (Beverly) Wheeler of Martinsville and mother Donna S. Wheeler of Lake Station; two uncles Doug (Cindy) Stevers and Steve Wheeler; one step sister Dina M. (Steven) Kellams; and numerous cousins.
James was preceded in death by his maternal grand parents Henry R. and Virginia T. Stevers; his paternal grandparents U. Harry and Shirley J. Wheeler; one stepbrother Daniel G. Weis; and a great Uncle Robert Peterson.
Private memorial services will be conducted at a later date.