March 9, 1943 - March 16, 2013

ELKHART - Marilyn Jean Weatherholt, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2013, in her home.

She was born March 9, 1943, in Kankakee, Ill., to Robert and Harriett (Johnson) Case. She married Ralph Galen Weatherholt on Feb. 13, 1960. He died Dec. 12, 2012.

Surviving are three sons, Lonnie (Denise) of Elkhart, Ronnie (Amy) of Goshen and Donnie (Kristen) of Osceola; two daughters, Bonnie (Vince) Nickerson of Titusville, Fla., and Connie (Aaron) Ebenroth of Goshen; 11 grandchildren, Tiffany, Marc, Derek, Andrew, Rachelle, James, Ashley, Nick, Breanna, Morgan and Drake; five stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven great-stepgrandchildren; one brother, Jerry (Jane) Case of Bluffton; a sister, Barbara (Rodney) Bailey of Louisville, Ky.; and a half-sister, Candace (Eric) DeHaven of Tampa, Fla.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Case; and her parents.

Marilyn was a homemaker and a member of Bristol American Legion Auxiliary. She was on the originial board of directors for Concord Little League and was one of the first girls' Little League softball coaches. Marilyn was a constant presence in her children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's school and church activities. She was everyone's cook.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart, where a celebration of life will be at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Victory Junction, an organization for kids with chronic medical conditions. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.

Lisa McKee, Elkhart, IN Dear Weatherholt Family, Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. I know you are a tight-knit family and that will carry you through the difficult roads ahead. Love, Mike and Lisa McKee

John Hooley, Elkhart, IN Dear Weatherholt Family. I'm very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Dianne Posthuma-Clark, Bristol, IN Dear Weatherholt Family, I met your mom when I was 17, when she would shop at Martin's, she instantly became one of my favorite customers. Our families became friends thru the years. Please know that you are in my prayers as we are walking the same path.

Brian & Carol Arbogast, Elkhart, IN Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this most difficult time. You have a very special family and we love you all. Brian & Carol

vicki gay, rockledge, FL Dear Family~ You all are in my heart and prayers. Your mom was a beautiful woman~inside and out. She was my son Justin's "#2 mom" and he loved her too. We had some great times with Donnie and Justin growing up and Lonnie coaching them in Lettle league. I am sure Donnie may remember one trip to the major league playoffs when they had to pull over so Justin could get car sick! Sooo many stories. She loved all of you so much. I know your dad is very happy to see her! Love you all.~Vicki (Bonnie~I don't know ifd you remember me~but I know live in Rockledge FL would love to meet and have lunch sometime. 321*626*4439

Dick & Sue Peterson, Cassopolis, MI The Weatherholt family, We are sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She was a most generous giving and sharing person, and will be greatly missed. May she be in the peace of the Lord. We pray for Marilyn and all of you, to have courage and strength during this difficult time.

Wayne & Barb Stutsman, Elkhart, IN Donnie and Kristen - So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers for peace and healing. Wayne and Barb