Norma Jean Loveless

Norma "Jean" Loveless, 88, of Kendallville, IN, formerly of Cromwell, IN passed away at home on Saturday, June 04, 2016. She was born in Noble County on August 1, 1927 the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On August 22, 1948 she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on August 15, 2002.
She is survived by five children: Michael Loveless of Newberry,SC; Margaret "Maggie" (Richard) Rost of Fishers, IN; Rose (Matthew) Rickey of Kendallville, IN; Mark (Gail) Loveless of Cromwell, IN; and Ruth (John) Santoro of Chicago; eight grandchildren: Ben (Rebecca) Loveless of Gloucester, ME; James (Shannon) Loveless of Kent, WA; and Alexandria Loveless of Federal Way, WA; John (Julie) Rost of McCordsville, IN; Jennifer (Evan) Nance of Zionsville, IN;Mark Rickey of Kendallville, IN; and Arthur and August Santoro both of Chicago, IL; seven great-grand-children:Desmond and Christian Loveless, Olivia Loveless, Callie and Morgan Rost, and Michael and Mason Nance; a brother, John Stahly of South Bend, IN; a former, but special daughter-in-law, Paula Loveless; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a son, Richard "Ricky" Loveless,her parents, and four siblings, Fred Stahly, Donabelle Shell, Daniel Stahly, and Roy Stahly.
Jean is remembered well as the school nurse at West Noble School Corporation. She served as the school nurse for over 25 years beginning in the 1960's. During this time she also worked on the family dairy farm in Cromwell and raised a beautiful family. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and formerly a member of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. After retirement, she and her husband lived in Sebring, FL for many years enjoying every day like the vacation that dairy farmer’s life never allows. While in Florida she remained very active as a volunteer nurse for hospice as well as in the church thrift shop. Lastly, Jean was very proud of the fact that all five of her adult children graduated from Purdue. Go Boilermakers!
A memorial service in Jean's honor will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46467. Revered Dr. Robert Shriner will officiate. A private family burial will take place at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Family and friends will be received from 11 am - 1 pm prior to the memorial service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cromwell, IN or St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville, IN.