Jerome J. Korba, 69, of Lafayette, passed away at 3:53 PM, June 16, 2016 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital of Watseka, IL. He was born October 7, 1946 in East Chicago, IN to the late James W. and Rose (Setmajer) Korba. Jerome was a 1965 graduate of St. Bishop Noll High School.

His marriage was to Deborah A. Henady-Korba on December 28, 1995 in Lafayette, IN. She survives. Along with living in Indiana, Jerome has also been a resident of Ohio and California. Jerome was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Jerome belonged to the missionaries of the Precious Blood. He taught at the high school level for many years at various Catholic schools. Jerome also worked at St. Joseph College and was a business owner in Lafayette, IN over the past 16 years.

Jerome enjoyed spending his time reading, music, watching old movies, and spending time with his loving children, grandchildren, and wife.

Surviving along with his wife are children: Holley (Patrick) Donahoe of Lafayette, Brent Henady of Indianapolis, IN, Telina (Brandon) Helvey of Windfall, IN, Maria (Scott) Nelson of Columbia, SC, Jacob (Jessi) Eckman of Knoxville, TN, Joseph (Marcia) Eckman of West Lafayette, IN.

Also surviving are grandchildren: Kevin and Riley Donahoe of Lafayette; Gavin and Dylan Helvey of Windfall, IN; Clayton, Stephanie, Roddick, and Gabriella Nelson of Columbia, SC; Hudson and Callen Eckman of Knoxville, TN; Jadelyn and Ethan Eckman of West Lafayette and several nieces and nephews.

His Brother, Gene (Barb) Korba, Hammond, IN; two sisters; Irene (Phil) Dombrowski; Highland Park, IN; Margaret Korba, East Chicago, IN

Preceding him in death along with his parents is a older sister, Rose Poludniak.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.

Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston

Jerome J. Korba