Inza Mae Dedrick, of Jasper

Inza Mae Dedrick, of Jasper, formerly of Velpen, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.

She was born on June 21, 1940 in Stendal to Erich and Ola A. (Henke) Meyer.  She was a graduate of Stendal High School.  On February 21, 1959 she married Eldon Dedrick in the parsonage of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Stendal.  Inza, known as “Nick”, was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, a homemaker and babysitter. In her pastime, she enjoyed cooking, quilting and jigsaw puzzles and was happiest when she was with her family.   She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eldon; a sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Reuben Butke; a brother and sister-in-law, Erich “Bud” and Linda Meyer, Jr.; a brother-in-law, Rod Katter; and a son-in-law, Tony Blessinger.

Inza is survived by her daughters, Robin (Gary) Traylor of Velpen, Jennifer Blessinger of Jasper; a sister, Hazel Katter of Martinsville; a sister-in-law, Sherry Meyer of Stendal; four grandchildren, Gretchen (John) Ferringer, Abby (Jason) Vaught, Gwen (Danny) Case, Gillian Blessinger; and five great-grandchildren. 

Visitation and funeral services for Inza Mae “Nick” Dedrick will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Stendal on February 12th beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Pastor John Beasley will officiate the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  Condolences may be shared online at:  www.nassandson.com.