Bernard James Craig

82 year old, Bernard James Craig of DeMotte, passed away August 4, 2014.

On August 24, 1931, Bernard was born to Joseph and Mary (Dapkus) Craig in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Bernard was a mechanical engineer for MI-Jack before he retired.

Bernard is survived by his children: Catherine (Howard) Kendys, Norm (Sandy) Craig, Cindy (Tim) Lane, John Craig, Carol (Ralph) Gee, Christine (Paul) Applegate, Mike (Mary) Craig, daughter-in-law: Maureen Craig, 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3-stepchildren, and Special Friend: Lori Kuiper, her children: Kathy and Kimberly and Lori’s 6 grandchildren.

Bernard was preceded in death by his wife: Gayle Craig, son: James B. Craig, and parents,

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, August 8, 2014, from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m. (CST) at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana.

Per Bernard’s wishes cremation will follow.