Mary Jane (Mortorff) McClintic, 96, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Mary was born on September 27, 1929 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Clark and Ethel B. (Lytle) Mortorff. She married the love of her life, Maynard “Red” McClintic on April 2, 1948 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He passed away on July 11, 2013 after 65 years of marriage.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Norma Weaver.

Mary is survived by her children, Brian (Ladymar) McClintic of Norfolk, VA, Alicia (Ronald) Maure, Mark McClintic (Bonita Richardson) and Michael (Kimberly) McClintic, all of Elkhart; grandchildren, Mardy (Heather) McClintic, Jennifer (Matt) Liamero, Ben (Michelle) McClintic, Kera (Jon) Hill, Megan (Eric) Stall and Matt (Gena) McClintic; great grandchildren, Grady, Cavan, Kendall, Quinn, Colin, Ally, Andrew, Ava, Sadie, Bryson and Riley.

Mary graduated from Elkhart High School in 1947. She retired from Miles Laboratory/Bayer after 21 years. She also worked at Sears and Kroger’s when she was younger. She was very proud of how clean her home was as well.

In their years together, Mary and Red enjoyed travelling to all 50 states. In their travels, they enjoyed camping where they could fish especially on Chapman Lake.

Mary was a parishioner at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church cooking and serving church funeral lunches and a member of the Rosary Society. She also volunteered at the Red Barn of the Humane Society, feeding the hungry with Meals on Wheels, and Respite Group with hospice.

In her free time, Mary enjoyed quilting, gardening and cooking.

Most of all, Mary loved her family especially being a grandma and memaw.

Mary always spoke what was on her mind, worked hard and was generous to others.

The family would like to thank the staff at Heart to Heart Hospice for their love and support during a difficult time.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 with a Rosary to be prayed at 6:30pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 411 W. Vistula Street (State Road 120) Bristol, IN 46507 with Fr. David Langford officiating. There will also be a 1 hour visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am before the start of the mass at the church.

Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens and Cemetery at a later date.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church or The Humane Society of Elkhart County.

For those that wish to send a condolence, share a memory or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.