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Anita Nicely (nee Kohlmeier), age 92, of Wheatfield, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 7, 2021. After a difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease, she was ready to go home to the husband she loved dearly and lost too soon. She lived in anticipation of the day she would once again get to reunite with her passed loved ones. She is survived by her daughter, Saundra DeLira, Grandchildren: Nicole Olejnik and Tiffany DeLira, Great Grandchildren: Caleb, Brynn and Josslyn, siblings: Gisela, Ursula

Patricia Brandenburg (Hatfield), nee Monsma, age 64, passed away on February 2, 2021. She is survived by her children; Tonya (Alex) Mccallister, Melissa Hatfield and Brandon (Christy) Hatfield, Grandchildren; Terry, Anna, Beth, Colleen, Angel, Ariel and Terah-lynn, Great grandchildren; Braxton and Charlotte, siblings; Sandy (Rich) Kulik, Pam (Larry) Meyers, and Tony Monsma, several nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Poppey. Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Geraldine Monsma, her first husband; Terry Lee Hatfield and her second husband; Richard Brandenburg. Patricia was a former teacher for CDC

Karen J. Djenka (Bruce) passed away on January 29, 2021 at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by her husband, John J. Djenka. She is survived by her only child, John A. Djenka. Karen worked at Menards for the past 20 years. She was a past High Priestess of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and member for over 50 years. Karen will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, IN. No service will be given.

Bruce Marion Ripple, 69, of Boone Grove, Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday January 23, 2021. He was born in Jasper, IN on October 15, 1951 to the late Virgil and Margaret Ripple. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Margaret Ripple; siblings: Sandra, Darrell, and Kim; and daughter Rachel. Survivors include his sister Pam (Kerry) and brother Mark. Bruce is also survived by his wife of 51 years, Debra Ripple. Together they had 4 children: Bryan (Tracy), Rachel, Jennifer (Jeff),