James M. DeGard Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James M. DeGard of Monticello, Indiana, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James M. DeGard to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Charles and Francis Pearl DeGard (Lowery); his stepson Mitch Kief; and his brother Joe DeGard. He is survived by: his significant other Cynthia K. DeGard of Monticello; his stepchildren, Dana Oberman (Brian) of Champaign, IL, Mike Kief (Michelle) of Seymour and Mark Kief (Jennifer) of Grand Rapids, MI; and his siblings, Don DeGard (Sue) of Knox, John DeGard (Betty) of Hammond, Darlene Gore (Wally) of Merrillville, IN and Donna Rippy of Peoria, IL. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association, or toDiabetes Association.
