Verna Arlene (Nye) Sahlhoff

August 9, 1935 ~ February 21, 2020 (age 84)

Mrs. Verna Arlene Sahlhoff, 84, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on the afternoon of February 21, 2020.

Verna was born on August 9, 1935 in South Bend to the late Wilbur G. and Gertrude (Barbienect) Nye.

Verna was a lifelong resident of Michiana and was united in marriage on June 17, 1982 to William Sahlhoff. Verna was a proud mother of eight and loved to do volunteer work within her community.  She was a strong military supporter because she had several family members who served.

Verna is survived by her children: Linda Young, Steven (Sue) Cherrone, Michael (Jessica) Cherrone, Christopher (Marilyn) Cherrone, Martin Cherrone, Andrew Cherrone and Kenneth (Lynn) Jones; step-son: Rick Sahlhoff; sister Dorothy; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

After 35 years of marriage, Verna was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 2017. In addition to her parents, Verna was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Cherrone; step-daughter, Sandra Sahlhoff.

Services for Mrs. Verna Sahlhoff will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Palmer Funeral Home, within the Palmer Community Complex, 601 North Michigan Street, Lakeville, Indiana 46536, with Pastor Steve Cox officiating.

Friends may call on the family for visitation on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 4-7 PM and from 10:00 AM until time of service on Friday.

Entombment will follow at Bremen Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Verna’s honor to Little Flower Food Pantry, 54191 North Ironwood, South Bend, Indiana 46635.

Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

11/11/2021 EJS