Jacqueline “Jackie” Jewell (nee Granger), age 79, of Hebron, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Jackie is survived by her daughters: Lori (Steve) Villareal, Vicki (Marc) Antich, Julie (Brian) Wood; grandchildren: Richard Villareal, Stephanie (Stephan) Grooms, Jeremy (Paige) Ahrens, Alyssa (Toby) Ahrens, Kasie (Justin) Antich, Breanna (Logan) Plantenga, Morgan Wood, Clayton Wood, Zach Wood; great-grandchildren: Michael Grooms and Madeline Ahrens; sister-in-law, Cindy Granger; special cousins: Don (Barb) Markle; loving fiancé, Ernie Dillon and daughters, Liz Dillon-Reyes and Kathleen Galvin; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents: Jack and Rachel Granger; step-father, John Cseke “Pops”; brothers: Tim Granger, Rob Granger, and Sonny Granger; sister-in-law, Linda Diane Granger; grandsons: Michael Villareal, Buddy Wood, Nick Antich; special aunt, Aimee Granzow; best friend, Carolyn Underwood; and special cousin, Delores “Sis” Bencie.

Jackie was born on June 19, 1944. She was a graduate of Merrillville High School, Class of 1962. She retired from the Lake County Auditors Office after 20 years of service. Jackie was the past President of Pi Sigma Phi Sorority and a member of Merrillville Methodist Church. She was a historian of Hammond American Legion Victory Post #168.

Jackie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 3:30 PM until the time of Funeral Service at 5:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Jackie’s name to American Cancer Society or Unity Hospice.

Visit Jackie’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.