June Beverly (Days) Jefvert, 88, of Kentland, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on June 9, 1934 in Fowler, IN. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Lucille (Pitstick) Days. June graduated from Fowler High School in 1952.  She wed the love of her life, Howard Jefvert, of Wadena, IN, on September 5, 1955. They were blessed to share nearly 59 years together.  Howard preceded her in death in 2014.

June worked much of her adult life as a secretary.  She was employed by the Fowler branch of the Lafayette Production Credit shortly after graduating from high school.  She worked there for four years.  June found great joy as South Newton High School’s front office secretary.  She enjoyed the connections she made with both the staff and students.  June retired from this position in 1997 after working at SNHS for 27 years.

In addition to being a busy mom and secretary, June volunteered as a Cub Scout den mother for five years and was a past member and officer of the South Newton Production Company.  June was also a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Women’s Society.

June had many hobbies including knitting, counted cross stitch, baking, cake decorating, and playing the piano.  She loved to entertain and was in her happiest place as she sat at the kitchen table playing games or cards with family and friends.

June is survived by four children: Mark Jefvert (Lisa) of Earl Park, IN, Michael Jefvert (Alexander deHilster) of Michiana Shores, IN, Michelle Shepherd (Stuart) of Rochester, MI, and Maureen Wolf (Bryan) of Tigard, OR.  June has six grandchildren: Thomas Jefvert (Rachel), Brian Jefvert (Deb Hendrix), Matthew Shepherd (Wendy Contreras), Alexa Shepherd (Ahsan Mir), Emma Wolf, and Jacob Wolf.  June loved visits from the youngest members of the family – her four great granddaughters: Elizabeth Jefvert, Rebecca Jefvert, Hannah Jefvert, and Camila Shepherd.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation in June’s name to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kentland, IN or the Kentland Food Bank.

Friends may call from 4-7 PM (CDT) Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Rosary Service will begin at 3:45 PM (CDT). Funeral mass 11:00 AM (CDT) Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland.  

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