Lenora Martsolf

Lenora Martsolf, 79, of Bristol, passed away Oct. 22, 2012 at Valley View Healthcare Center, Elkhart.

She was born Oct. 28, 1932 in Wakarusa to Raymond and Alma (Strickland) Hoffman. She is survived by her children, Sherry Ann (Greg) VanPelt of Syracuse, IN, Carol Lynn (Elwood) Heiner of St. Paul, NC, Brenda Lee Martsolf of Bristol, Guy Wade (Diane) Martsolf, Lisa Sue (James) Martsolf, and Bain Patrick (Donna) Martsolf all of Elkhart; 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Glennadine Nifong of Dallas, TX, a brother, William (Barbara) Hoffman of Onalaska, TX., and her dog Peppy. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary Lou Funnel and Doris Frederickson and 2 brothers, Lee and Glenn Hoffman.

Lenora retired as a waitress and bartender from The Matterhorn Restaurant and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and traveling. She was a Cubs and Notre Dame fan.

Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Friday at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart. Cremation will follow visitation.

Memorials may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County. Visit www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com to share a condolence with the family.