Obituaries

April 15, 1934 to June 12, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Jack D. Stevens, 82, of Medaryville, passed away at 10:08 p.m., Sunday, June 12, at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. 

He was born on April 15, 1934 in Glendale, KY. On March 24, 1957, he married Judy Myers in Francesville. She survives. 

Also surviving are:
Craig L. (Joanne) Stevens, Medaryville, Son 
Lyn M. Stevens, New Carlisle, Daughter 
Shelly B. (Joseph) Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Daughter
Justin Stevens, Grandson 
Jordan Stevens, Grandson 
Jake Stevens, Grandson 
Tiffani Sierzputowski, Granddaughter 
Trevor Sierzputowski, Grandson 
Lois Pless, Indianapolis, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Wallace L. Stevens, Father 
Paula Jean Flora Stevens, Mother 
Dalton & Dillon Sierzputowski, Twin Grandsons 
Ruth Hooker, Sister  

Mr. Stevens was a 1952 graduate of Medaryville High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong farmer in Gillam Township, Jasper County where he lived and worked the land for 78 years. Aside from farming, he enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. He had been a bus driver for West Central Schools from 1959-1976 and served on the West Central School Board from 1976-1988. He was a member of the United Methodist Church as well as the American Legion in Francesville. He enjoyed golfing and was a member at Moss Creek Country Club. He was an avid Purdue and West Central basketball fan. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's various activities. He was a caring man who loved his wife and family very much. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 16,  at the funeral home with Pastor Hal Cohn officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Riley Hospital for Children or American Heart Association.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.