HAMILTON - Whittney Jeanne Pfefferkorn, 21, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an ATV accident in Colorado, on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Whittney was born on Jan. 25, 2004, in Auburn, Indiana, to Nathan J. and Alecia J. (Tyler) Pfefferkorn.
She graduated from Eastside High School in 2022, and was ready to begin her senior year at the University of St. Francis, pursuing a degree in nursing.
Whittney excelled academically in high school and participated in track, volleyball and basketball. She was a 10-year 4-H member of DeKalb County.
Whittney's love for her family was boundless, and her friendships were a source of great happiness. She was truly "on fire for the Lord," and her unwavering faith served as a powerful inspiration, motivating countless others to draw closer to Christ. Her genuine kindness and unwavering support made her an exceptional friend. With a perpetually happy soul, Whittney's smile and laughter were infectious, leaving a lasting warmth on all who knew her.
She was a Patient Care Technician at Cameron Health, Angola, Indiana, in the Labor and Delivery Department. She was proud of recently becoming a Student Nursing Apprentice.
Whittney also worked at Green Bean Coffee & Sweet Shop in Hamilton, Indiana, and attended Life Changing Church in Angola, Indiana.
Surviving are her parents, Nathan J. and Alecia J. Pfefferkorn, of Hamilton, Indiana; siblings, Gavin (Kelsey) Pfefferkorn, of Garrett, Indiana, and Aleigha Pfefferkorn, of Hamilton, Indiana. Also surviving is her great-grandmother, Donna Harger, of Hamilton, Indiana; and grandparents, Paul and Dalene Pfefferkorn, of Hamilton, Indiana, and Pat and Suzie Tyler, of Hamilton, Indiana; her boyfriend, Dylan Bredemeyer, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at Pleasant Lake Community Church, 5142 S. Old US HWY 27, Pleasant Lake, IN 46779.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 11 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Pleasant Lake Community Church, Pleasant Lake, Indiana, with Pastor Ryan Kain officiating.
We encourage everyone to wear vibrant colors, rather than black, to honor Whittney's joyful spirit and the colorful life she lived for Christ.
Memorial donations may be made to Women's Care Center Northeast, WCC NEI, P.O. Box 530, Auburn, IN 46706, in memory of Whittney Pfefferkorn or Cameron Hospital Foundation Obstetrician Department at 416 E. Maumee St., Angola, IN 46703, in memory of Whittney Pfefferkorn.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.weichtfh.com.
Local arrangements handled by Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.
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Linda Haskins Rodebaugh
July 31, 2025
A cousin on my grandmother (Caro Haskins) side.
Steve and Cindi Oberlin
July 31, 2025
We are so very sorry for the loss of Whitney. May you find great peace and comfort knowing she
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