Noreen J. Penney

ELKHART-Noreen J. Penney, 68, passed away July 30, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born June 14, 1949 in Ishpeming, MI to the late Norton & Eleanor (Maronen) Whitlock. After her mother passed she was raised by her father and mother Minnie (Smith) Whitlock. On June 21, 1969 in Elkhart she married Dan Penney; he survives along with 3 children; Cindy Penney, Jeff (Sarah) Penney and Steven (Doreen) Penney. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren; Shailyn (Ben) Mathews, Weston Wright, Allie Rothgeb, Wendy Lambdin, Leslie Penney and Mara Penney, and a sister Linda (Bill) Akright. She was preceded in death by all of her parents and 2 sisters Eleanor and Marjorie. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, August 11, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 6 p.m.; with visitation an hour prior. Noreen was a member at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, in Delta Theta Chi Sorority, volunteered at ADEC, on the board of Special Olympics in Elkhart County, and a Boy and Girl Scout Troop Leader. In her spare time she enjoyed being outdoors, traveling, camping, visiting the mountains, reading, collecting rocks and taking pictures. She also was very patriotic. Memorial contributions may be given to the church. Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send an online condolence please visit www.wmzfh.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Noreen J. Penney please visit our Sympathy Store.

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