Mary E. DeVelde
March 7, 1932 - November 20, 2020
Mary E. DeVelde, age 88, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 20, 2020 at Franciscan Health East, Lafayette, Indiana. Mary was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on March 7, 1932 the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Harley) Smith, both deceased. Mary was a graduate of the Fair Oaks High School class of 1951. Mary then attended Kankakee School of Nursing. Mary worked as an LPN for Dr O’Brien for 14 years and then at Jasper County Hospital in Alterna Care. Mary was a member of St Luke’s Lutheran Church in Rensselaer. Mary is survived by her children: Daniel (Susan) Hammond of Parr, Steven Hammond of Rensselaer, Albert James “Jimmy” DeVelde, and a daughter-in-law Sarah Hammond of Indianapolis; 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, a son David Hammond, a granddaughter, and a brother. A private family funeral service will be held and burial will follow in the Prater Cemetery. Social distancing will be observed and masks must be worn at all services due to the current pandemic. Memorial contributions may be made to Jasper County Hospice & Home Health Care.
Mary E. DeVelde, age 88, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 20, 2020 at Franciscan Health East, Lafayette, Indiana. Mary was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on March 7, 1932 the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Harley) Smith,... View Obituary & Service Information