Jeanette Louise Wideman, 90, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. 

   

Jeanette was born in Fish Lake, IN, on October 7th, 1932 to Robert A. and Mildred E. (Holland) Stombaugh. 

 

On August 14th, 1954, in Mill Creek, IN, she married Robert, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Lenig of New Carlisle, Trudy (Ken) Wahl of Sebree, KY and Judy Holse of New Carlisle; 6 grandchildren, Justin (Jama) Lenig of New Carlisle, Bryan (Donielle) Lenig of New Carlisle, Jolene (Austin) Buettner of Owensboro, KY, Ben (Jenna) Holse of Lansing, MI, and Rusty Holse of Elkhart; and 6 great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

For many years, Jeanette worked in the Rolling Prairie Elementary School cafeteria followed by many years at the La Porte Co. Farm Co-Op office.  She was a member of the Rolling Prairie Christian Church.  Jeannette was a Lionette with the Rolling Prairie Lions Club. 

 

Jeanette enjoyed sewing, reading, shopping, eating out, and sweets.  She also enjoyed traveling with her husband of 68 years.  Most importantly, Jeanette loved visiting with her friends and family.  Jeanette enjoyed the years she lived in her Rolling Prairie home, prior to moving to La Porte and ultimately residing at Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle.

 

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (CT) on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church with Pastor JoEllyn Chadwick officiating.

 

A time of visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. (CT) until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. 

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Community Food Pantry,  3444 US-20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371.                           

 

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.