Nancy S. Rife

Nancy S. Rife, 70 of Winamac passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends.

Born June, 29 1954 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, she was the daughter of the late Carl Alberts Jr. and Shirley Alberts (Schroeder).

Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others. She graduated from the Parkview-Methodist School of Nursing in 1975 and spent the first eight years of her nursing career at Elkhart General Hospital.

On May 21st, 1983, she married the love of her life, Robert Rife, and moved to Winamac where she continued her calling at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. Over the next 41 years, Nancy became a cornerstone of the hospital, retiring in 2024 after a long and passionate career.

Nancy’s greatest love was for her two children, Hillary and Adam. As a mother, she poured her heart into raising them with tenderness, patience, and unconditional love and support. Whether cheering them on in their pursuits, guiding them through life’s challenges, or simply being present in the everyday, Nancy’s love and devotion to her children knew no bounds.

A devoted member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, Nancy lived her faith through kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those around her. She was an avid fan of Notre Dame women’s basketball and was a frequent face at their games. Nancy also found joy in traveling with friends, making trips to the movies, relaxing with a good book, anything Vera Bradley, and all things related to Christmas. Nancy’s life was one of care, love, selflessness, and unwavering strength. She touched countless lives and will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing her.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Hillary Pine (Chris) of Winamac

Son, Adam Rife of Carmel

Sister, Linda Gleitz of Plymouth

Sister, Crissie and Jan Garrison of Plymouth

Brother-in-law, Jeff and Dawn Rife of Winamac

Sister-in-law, Karen Sommers of Monticello

Nieces and Nephews ,

PJ and Chris Brucker of Winamac

Lynn and Todd Edgell of Monticello

Lance and Becky Hiatt of Jacksonville, Florida

Cameron Garrison of Lynchburg, Virginia

Samantha and Eric Wagner of Rushville

Cory and Danielle Gleitz of Plymouth

Morgan Garrison of Plymouth

Andrew and Tina Gleitz of Aurora, Colorado

Sierra and Colby Wood of Winamac

Keely Garrison of Plymouth.

Great nieces and nephews, Leland Hiatt, Alexandra Edgell, Payden Edgell, Paisely Bonnell, Baylor Wood, Lillian Wagner, Huxley Wood, Talia Gleitz and Grant Wagner.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Robert Rife, mother and father-in-law, JB and Gloria Rife, mother-in-law, Joyce Rife and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Dale Hiatt.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Winamac Chapel, 110 N. Sally Dr., Winamac.

Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery Mckinley Addition.

A Rosary Service will be at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Ascension St. Vincent House at www.give.stvincent.org/ways-to-give/donate/givenow

When giving, please choose the designation Ascension St. Vincent House.

Nancy’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.