Steven C. Lisi, 73, of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Esther’s House in Elkhart. He was born on March 26, 1953, in Elkhart to the late John Lisi and Patsy Lisi-Bock.

Steven is survived by his wife, Cathie Struble; children, Sonny Lisi and Heather (Justin) Cox; grandson, Kieran; and siblings, Pam (Jay) Michael, Vince (Toni) Lisi, Jeri (Mike) Bailey, Cris (Jim) Rinehart, and Beth (Scott) Bailey.

Cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street in Elkhart, IN. A private celebration of life will take place at a later date for all those who loved him. Memorial donations may be given to Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 County Road 19, Bristol, IN 46507 or Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main St. Elkhart, IN 46514. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at The Center For Hospice, especially Tanya and Debbie who cared for Steven with such respect and compassion. Steven’s family will be forever grateful.

Steven was a kind, caring, thoughtful, and compassionate man who loved life and made his family the center of his life. He was a talented musician who played and sang to guitar and piano in several different rock and roll and blues rock bands throughout his career, some of which included, “The Sonny Charles Band”, “Loveless”, “The Galaxies”, “The HAZZ”, “Breeze”, “Straynger”, and “The Source.” He was inspired by the music of the 70’s especially “The Beatles” and musicians like John Lennon and Eric Clapton. For a time he served as a worship leader at Winding Waters Church and wrote special songs for his family, most notably writing and performing a song for his sister Pam’s wedding.

Steven touched many lives throughout his life and with his music. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was never afraid to be silly, especially around his children and grandson. He taught his family to be passionate, expressive, and unashamed to be themselves. Steven was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who loved unconditionally. He will be deeply missed by all but never forgotten and will forever live on through his music and the memories he made with so many people in his community.