Ellen Irene Jochem Obituary
The passing of Ellen Irene Jochem (Ferdinand, Indiana) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 29, 2026 at the age of 83. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ellen Irene Jochem or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Rasche and Freida Rasche (Schepers-Kiefer); her husband Ralph Jochem of Mary's Catholic Church; her brother Stephen Rasche; and her sister-in-law Joan Rasche.
She is survived by: her sons, Mark Jochem (Yvonne) of Ferdinand, Kevin Jochem (Geralyn) of Ferdinand and Robert Jochem (Gina) of Ferdinand; her grandchildren, Janet Vonderheide (Brian) of Ferdinand, Lisa Striegel (Anthony) of Schnellville, Jessica Vaal, Nicholas Jochem, Kellie McManaway, Scott Jochem, Kenneth Jochem, Caroline Jochem, Jennifer Sanders, Jared Merter, Heather Souders, Elizabeth Jochem, Sarah Jochem, Travis Vonderheide, Anna Striegel and Seth Striegel; and her brother Arnold Rasche of Ireland. She is also survived by eighteen great-grandchildren.
