Christine M. Jaques, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 5:59 pm (EST) in Walterboro, South Carolina.

 

Christine was born on September 11, 1952 in Michigan City, IN to Joseph and Aloysia (Harper) Markiewicz. 

 

On April 26, 1972, she married Arthur Williams Jaques, Jr. who preceded her in death on October 13, 2014.  Surviving are her children, Gwendolyn (Tommy) Wilson of Michigan City, Michelle Jaques of  South Carolina, Jennifer (Christopher) Eich of South Carolina, Lindsey Kirkham of La Porte; grandchildren, Marisa Loiacono-Wilson, Tommy Wilson III, Jaden Wilson, Brittney Vance, Bella Jaques, Nevaeh Eich, Keaton Eich, Ryan Eich, Serenity Eich, Adelynn Eich and Briar Kilburg; siblings, Diane Anderson, West Lake Village , CA; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and grandson, Steven Vance.

 

Christine was a patient registrar for nearly 10 years at Franciscan Health Michigan City, prior to this she worked in the billing office for Walter’s Clinic.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and doing fun activities with her grandchildren's children, outdoor fires, and iris folding craft. Chris recently started at the local university taking computer classes. 

 

Local arrangements have taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.  A private family graveside service will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana at a later date.

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Gwendolyn Wilson, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350 or to the donor's choice. 

 

Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlercares.com.