Betty Hoffmann

Betty Hoffmann of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully in the presence of family after her courageous battle with cancer. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, John, her son, William (Laura), son Benjamin (f. Simone) in Germany and her beloved granddaughters Hannah and Natalie Hoffmann, Noa-Grace Hoffmann, Carrie Szymanowski, and grandson Kyle Szymanowski, a brother, Mikel Smith, sisters Eva Smith & Anne Blocker, Aunt Mary Ergle, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tony. Betty was an active, long time member at Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, travelling, and playing games like Phase 10 and Scrabble. Betty had been a teacher's aid for many years at Crisman Elementary School in Portage, Indiana so she could be near her boys, who meant the world to her. A direct cremation has been performed by Cruz Family Funeral Home (Osceola, IN) and a Celebration of Life will be had at a later date at Trinity United Methodist. Any gifts or condolences can be sent to Michiana Center for Hospice.

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