John C. "Jack" Edwards

John C. "Jack" Edwards, 87, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Jack was born on December 21, 1937, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Everett and Genevieve (Dinel) Edwards. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963 during the Korean War era and often spent time with his fellow veterans at the American Legion. On October 24, 1997, Jack married his longtime companion, Maxine Evans, in Valparaiso. They recently celebrated 27 years of marriage, building a life full of love and memories.

Jack is survived by his wife, Maxine Edwards of Chesterton; his daughters, Deanna (Michael) Gaines of Ft. Payne, Alabama, and Marianne (Mike) Benac of Osceola; his grandchildren, Chad Miller, Kristen Miller, and Brandon (Morgan) Benac; and his great-grandchildren, Jade and Brylee. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Selby, in 2019.

Jack worked as the Human Resources Director at Bethlehem Steel, retiring after 37 years of service. In retirement, he embraced his many hobbies. Jack was a devoted Notre Dame football fan and a longtime season ticket holder. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and collecting football and baseball cards, coins, antiques, stamps, NASCAR die-cast models, and first-edition comic books.

In keeping with Jack’s wishes, no formal services will be held. His family invites you to remember him with kindness in your daily lives. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Osceola.

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