Rose Mary (Balzano) Nisley, 67, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening, July 11, 2022 at her home. Rose was born on August 16, 1954 in the province of Reggio Calabria, town of Gioiosa Ionica, Italy to Giuseppe Joseph Balzano and Palma Rosa (Iemma) Balzano.

Rose was preceded in death by her father Giuseppe, brother Rocco Balzano and sister Angela Michel.

Surviving is her son Danny E. Nisley Jr.; her loving grandson, Dominic Thomas; two brothers, Antonio J. (Tracy) Balzano, John Balzano and her sister Teresa Ann (Gregory) Kelly; her mother, Palma Rosa Balzano; as well as two nieces and four nephews.

Rose loved art, music and was a huge Beatles fan. She was a faithful Catholic, and member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, where she attended school and graduated from Marian High School. Rose loved sports, especially the Chicago Bears.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., where the evening will conclude with a rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. led by Rev. Ben Landrigan

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 15, at 11:00 a.m. with 1 hour calling prior, at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, 1108 S. Main St. Elkhart. Rev. Craig Borchard will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery. Condolences may be made online to Rose's family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com