Christine M. Jaques, 68, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at 5:59 p.m. EST in Walterboro, S.C.
She was born Sept. 11, 1952, in Michigan City, Ind., to Joseph and Aloysia (Harper) Markiewicz.
Christine was a patient registrar for nearly 10 years at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, Ind. Prior to that she worked in the billing office for Walters Clinic. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching movies and doing fun activities with her grandchildren, outdoor fires and iris folding craft. Chris recently started at the local university, taking computer classes.
On April 26, 1972, she married Arthur Williams Jaques, Jr., who preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2014.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Steven Vance.
Surviving are her children, Gwendolyn (Tommy) Wilson of Michigan City, Michelle Jaques of South Carolina, Jennifer (Christopher) Eich of South Carolina and 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; sister, Diane Anderson of West Lake Village, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
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, Ind., at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Gwendolyn Wilson, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350, or to the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.