Jacksie J. Calvert Reiken

Jacksie J. Calvert Reiken, 91, Mentone, passed at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her residence.

Jacksie was born on May 1, 1933 in Argos, to the late George G. and Hazel B. (Garner) Winterrowd. She was married Nov. 30, 1951 in Rochester to Ralph L. Calvert, who preceded her in death on July 18, 1975. Jacksie worked for Zimmer Orthopedics for 21 years, where she met and married James E. Reiken on April 11, 1981. Jim also preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2024.

She was a member of the Warsaw New Harvest Church of the Nazarene for 44 years, where she taught the peacemaker class. Jacksie worked doing missions at the Navajo Indian Bible College of New Mexico for five years. When in New Mexico she enjoyed watching hot air balloons. She also enjoyed camping, crocheting, watching sports, traveling, and wintering in Florida. But most of all she loved talking about Jesus. 

She is survived by her daughter Joyce and husband Richard Bose of Mentone and son Ricky Calvert of Warsaw; grandchildren April and husband Rick Irons and Matthew and wife Chantelle Bose; great grandchildren Sarah, Joshua, Joseph, Hugh, Hazel, and Erin; great great granddaughter Vera; brother Garry Winterrowd of Florida; and sister-in-law Susie and husband Walter Brown.

Jacksie was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and brothers Bob, Ronnie, and Robin.

The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at King Memorial Home 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Ryan Howe officiating.

The interment will take place for both Jacksie and Jim in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Graveside military rites performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard to honor Jim’s military service. 

Visitation hours will be held from noon to the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial can be made in her memory to the Warsaw New Harvest Church of the Nazarene 1654 Fisher Ave, Warsaw, IN 46580.

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