Patricia Brandenburg (March 7, 1956 – February 2, 2021)
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 Djenka (May 20, 1939 – January 29, 2021)
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 (October 15, 1951 – January 23, 2021)
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),
Jason E. Chancey (November 16, 1969 – January 17, 2021)
Portage resident, Jason E. Chancey passed away peacefully in the care of Saint Mary's Medical Hospital on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Jason was born on November 16, 1969 in Ohio to Colleen (Don) Smith and Sam Chancey. He is preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Marie Chancey. Surviving are his most prized possessions in life, his children: Sabrina Ross, Melynda Chancey, Marina (Darrian) Williams, Sara Chancey, Steven Chancey and Jakob Chancey. Along with Four beautiful grandchildren and one on the way, two sisters, nieces and nephews. Jason was a