Donald W. Antcliff
February 10, 1939 - February 23, 2014
Donald W. Antcliff, 75, of Kentland, passed away at 1:02 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2014 at IU Health - North in Carmel, IN. He was born on February 10, 1939 in Rensselaer to Harold "Poss" and Aldine (Mattox) Antcliff. He graduated from Brook High School in 1957 and went on to attend St. Joseph College. His marriage was to Mary Margaret Couch on November 15, 1958 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland and she preceded him in death on March 23, 2006. Donald had lived in Goodland for most of his life, and had also lived in Schaumburg, IL and Parker, CO, before returning to Kentland in 2000 for retirement. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland and the Hazelden Country Club of Brook. He worked for Agrium Inc. for 30+ years before retiring in January of 2000. Donald enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing golf, watching basketball and football, and was an avid Purdue fan. He also loved attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events. Surviving are his five daughters; Nancy Care of Indianapolis, Susan Barrett (husband: Daniel) of Portage, MI, Kris Wentzel (husband: Mike) of Brook, Debbie Habenicht (husband: Brian) of St. John, IN, and Jane Antcliff of Bear Creek, NC; two brothers; Robert "Bob" Antcliff (wife: Nita) of Arlington, TX, and Tom Antcliff (wife: Sue) of Wentzville, MO; and two sisters; Joyce Shuey (husband: Tom) of Morocco, and Carol Antcliff of Marco Island, FL. He cherished his seven grandchildren, Jamie Riley (husband: Jessie), Justin Wentzel, Ryan Care, Sydney Barrett, Grant Antcliff, Skylar Habenicht, and Evan Cvitkovich, and his two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Jordyn Riley. Friends may call from 4-8 pm (CST) Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am (CST), Friday, February 28, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland with Fr. Robert Bernotas officiating. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Kentland. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.