Charlotte M. (Kodanko) Ronske

Charlotte M. Ronske (nee Kodanko), 83, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by family members.

Charlotte was born to Charles and Hertha Kodanko (nee Reising) in Ephraim, WI before moving to Elkhart, IN in February 1977.

Charlotte is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Kenneth. She is survived by her children, Cal Ronske, Lisa Ippolito and Steve (Hope) Ronske; 7 grandchildren, Jim, Nicole, Aric, Leah, Stephanie, Peyton and Derek and 8 great grandchildren; and brothers, Dick (Joan) Kodanko, Karl (Georgiann) Kodanko and Paul (Sally) Kodanko.

Charlotte was a parishioner at St. Thomas Church in Elkhart, IN. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Charlotte and her husband owned the Turnpike Motel in Elkhart for 18 years. Charlotte enjoyed playing Mahjong. Most of all, she loved taking care of her family.

A Gathering for Charlotte will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with Fr. Jason Freiburger of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church presiding. Burial will be in St. Rosalia's Cemetery in Door County, WI at a later date.

Please remember that Covid 19 restrictions will be enforced with a limit to 50 persons in the building at one time and wearing face masks are highly encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Those who wish to send a condolence or share a memory may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com

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