Kari L.

Snavely

Kari L. Snavely, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026, after a year-long battle with multiple medical setbacks.

She was born in Elkhart, IN to the late Jack and Aline (McDurmont) Snavely on March 29, 1962.

Kari is survived by her sister, Kathy (Bob) Gordon and a longtime life partner, Ron Gillison.

Prior to graduating from Elkhart Central High School in 1981, she attended and was a cheerleader at North Side Junior High School.

Kari was a longtime employee of Yellow Dog Extrusions and Elixir Industries. Prior to that, she was a bartender at The Bulldog and also at Hunter’s Place. She was an avid animal lover, especially the Great Danes that she and Ron shared.

She will be deeply missed by Kathy, Bob, Ron, Donna (Ron’s sister) and Ron’s extended family and friends. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

The family would like to thank Rachel and her staff at Brickyard Healthcare and Laurie and her staff at CareTeam Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Re-Pete’s Simonton Lake Tavern on November 29, 2026, from 12 until 2.

Memorial contributions in memory of Kari may be made to the Elkhart County Humane Society, 54687 C.R. 19 Bristol, IN 46507 or CareTeam Hospice at 3555 Park Place W. #100 Mishawaka, IN 46545.