Grace Ann Nungesser

Grace Ann Nungesser, 81, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born on October 29, 1945 in South Bend, IN to George and Helen Nemeth.

Grace worked for Kmart and Kroger for over 30 years. She was known for homemade baked goods, she enjoyed sharing her culinary creations with friends and family. Her favorites being Hungarian kiffles. When she wasn’t in the kitchen, she could often be found playing BINGO. Her favorite thing to do, however, was spend time with her loved ones. She will be deeply missed.

Grace is survived by her daughter Megan (George) Hiland, of Elkhart, IN, grandchildren; Brandon (Alexis) Hiland and Antonia Hiland and great-grandchildren, Ariella and Layla Hiland. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen Nemeth, her brother George Nemeth and daughter, Heather Nungesser.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN. The funeral service will begin at 10:30am with burial to follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, IN. Online condolences may be left at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com Those wishing to honor the memory of Grace may make a charitable contribution to the Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 CR 19 Bristol, IN 46507 www.elkharthumanesociety.org