Stella (Rodriquez) Dellinger Obituary (1954 - 2021)

Stella Dellinger, age 66, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at IU Health Tipton following an extended illness. She was born in Elwood on October 25, 1954, daughter of Roy and Esther (Perez) Jeske. Stella graduated in 1972 from Elwood High School. She worked in the healthcare field as a CNA at IU Health Tipton Hospital for several years before retiring in 2019. She was a friend to all. Whenever anyone needed something Stella was there. She enjoyed quilting and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Stella is survived by her mother, Esther Jeske of Elwood; daughter, Tia Reger of Elwood; grandchildren, Lucas "Baden" Bond, Luciana Reger and Jackson Reger; three brothers, David Rodriquez of New Albany, Ross Rodriques and Joseph Jeske both of Elwood; and several nieces and nephews. Stella was preceded in death by her father, Roy Jeske and brother Robert Jeske. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana. Funeral service celebrating Stella's life will be at 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Dunnichay Funeral Home Elwood chapel with Rev. Chris Ruder officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Elwood Animal Shelter.