Marie L. Dexter

Marie L. Dexter, 99, of West Lafayette, formerly of Remington, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Life’s Journey Hospice Care of Indianapolis.

Marie was born April 8, 1922 in Benton County, Indiana to the late Homer and Theresa (Wagner) Sigo. She was a 1940 graduate of Gilboa High School.

Her marriage was to Donald A. Dexter on February 19, 1944 in Remington. Donald preceded her in death in 2000.

Marie was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington and the Altar and Rosary Society. She worked many years in the cafeteria for the Tri-County School Corporation. After retiring to Lafayette, she greeted and served coffee at McDonalds in Lafayette and West Lafayette.  Marie enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are 5 children, Larry (Sandy) Dexter of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Jerry (Darla) Dexter of Indianapolis, Rich (Brenda) Dexter of Rensselaer, Tom (Mary) Dexter of Rockwall, TX, and Luanne (Joe) Cooper of Avon. Also surviving are one brother, Vernon Sigo of Cape Coral, FL; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death along with her husband and parents is a brother, Charles Sigo.

Friends may call from 9:30 AM (CST) until the time of Funeral Mass 11:00 AM (CST) Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Goodland.   Fr. Joshua Bennett to officiate.  Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Marie’s name to Life’s Journey Hospice of Avon (10241 E. CR 100 N Indianapolis, IN 46234) or American Heart Association @ heart.org.

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