Antonia Whitney Obituary

Antonia Kunderd Whitney, 100 years old, passed away the morning of Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Elkhart, Indiana. She was born on Jan. 12, 1924, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Anthony Bryan and Lula (Brock) Kunderd.

She was a member of the Class of 1942 at Concord High School, where she was the senior year vice president and graduated as salutatorian. She later went on to attend Indiana University, where she received a bachelor's in fine arts with a focus on art history.

On June 27, 1948, Antonia was united in marriage to Robert Diener Whitney in Goshen, Indiana. They spent over 30 wonderful years together before his passing in 1979.

Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Loa Fisher. Antonia is survived by her two sons, Robert (Kathleen) Whitney Jr. of Minnesota and Jon B. (Julie) Whitney of Kentucky, as well as four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Antonia loved gardening, art and art history. She had an amazing eye for color and form that probably started as a child on her grandfather's large gladiola and peony farm. She enjoyed traveling and learning.

Antonia had a great love for her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, from noon to 2 p.m. at Hartzler Gutermuth Inman Funeral Home, 403 W Franklin St, Elkhart. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Michael Wicks officiating. A graveside service will be held following the funeral at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, where Antonia will be laid to rest alongside her late husband.

To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website.