Patsy Joan (Raderstorf) Neff

Patsy Joan (Raderstorf) Neff, age 82 of Mishawaka, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  Patsy was born August 3, 1938 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Israel and Lorena Raderstorf.

She is survived by her son Phillip Eugene Neff of South Bend and her siblings Mary (Phillip) Landowski of Chula Vista, California, Judy Annis of South Bend, and Larry Raderstorf of Edwardsburg, Michigan, 3 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.    She was preceded in death by her children Loretta Atkinson and Mark Neff, granddaughter Kacie Atkinson, great granddaughter Marie Atkinson, a sister in law Linda Raderstorf and a brother in law Samuel Annis.

A graveside service will be held at 3pm Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery in Niles, Michigan.  Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Osceola is assisting with her arrangements.

Patsy loved working in her flower gardens, reading Danielle Steele novels and crocheting afghans.  She also loved country music, and always sang her favorite song “Give Me One Reason” by Tracy Chapman.

She was employed for several years as a waitress at Elcona Country Club in Middlebury, Indiana and later as the Activities Director for Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart.

Most of all, Patsy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who she cared for regularly.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.  To leave a message of condolence or light a virtual candle in Patsy’s memory, please follow the links provided on the Tribute Wall tab above.