Jackson Funeral Chapels

01/05/2026

Douglas D. Knutson, age 68, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born on October 16, 1957, the son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Stemsrud) Knutson.

Doug was a dedicated educator, coach, and mentor who left an indelible mark on Northwest Indiana high school athletics. His professional life was...

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01/05/2026

Joseph Zicherl, 76, of Fair Oaks, Indiana, passed away on January 3, 2026. Born on February 2, 1949, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Joseph lived a life rooted in dedication to his family and hard work.
For 35 years, Joseph was employed at Sealy Springs Mattress Factory, where he built a reputation for...

01/02/2026

Jacqueline M. Martin, age 70, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away on December 31, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 11, 1955, in Knox, IN, to James and Hildreth (Johnson) Black.
Jackie was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, Class of 1973. She married Steve Martin on...

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12/31/2025

Marie G. Silich (nee Iwan), age 96, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Valparaiso.

Marie was born on August 2, 1929, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bugay) Iwan. She was a proud graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1948. On May 26,...

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12/29/2025

Debra K. Anderson, age 71, of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.
She was born on November 25, 1954, in Massillon, Ohio, to Joseph and Joanne (Swihart) Hopp.

Debra was a 1973 graduate of Rensselaer High School. She married John Anderson on September 9, 1989, in...

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12/26/2025

Allan Lee McChesney, age 77, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2025.

Allan was born on May 5, 1948, in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and Betty (Baker) McChesney. He attended Lowell High School before marrying the love of his life, Mary Richards, on...

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12/26/2025

Marilyn Oliver, age 80, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Crown Point, Indiana.
She was born on August 4, 1945 in Calumet City, Illinois the daughter of Clyde and Maxine (Berry) Delay. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Robert Oliver.
Cremation rites will be...

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12/22/2025

Steven Russell Robinson, age 71, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away on Sunday December 21, 2025.

Steve was born on December 27, 1953, in Rensselaer, Indiana, the son of Paul & Laura Belle (Boze) Robinson. He graduated from Rensselaer High School with the Class of 1972. He married his high school...

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12/12/2025

Belvie Risner, age 82, of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Crown Point.

Belvie was born on December 27, 1942, in Rensselaer, Indiana, the son of Hack and Sadie (Brown) Risner. He married the love of his life, June Oliver, on May 7th, 1960, and she lovingly...

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12/11/2025

Arthur (Sam) Ivan Cain, age 81, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 11, 2025, as he was called home to be with the Lord.

Born on December 16, 1943, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Arthur was the son of Ivan and Avinelle Cain. He graduated from Mt....

12/10/2025

Alfredo Rodriguez Gonzalez, age 75, of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away on December 8, 2025.
He was born on December 31, 1949, in Jalisco, Mexico, to Refujio Rodriguez and Guadalupe Gonzalez.
Alfredo worked for many years as a borderman, assembling mattresses at Sealy Springs. He also owned and...

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12/08/2025

Taleena Day Carter, age 41, of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away at her home on December 4, 2025.
She was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, on April 2, 1984, to Tim Carter and Raelane (Minix) Conley.
Taleena graduated from Kankakee Valley High School with the Class of 2002. She was a devoted homemaker...

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