Elaine Marie “Nanny” Schatzle
Elaine Marie “Nanny” Schatzle passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 82. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, to the late Robert and Lanny Hebert Schatzle. Elaine loved her beloved pets, Daisy and Dixie. She enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her flowers and her garden. Elaine was a past president of the Ladies KCs in Ponchatoula. She was known as a feisty lady who could debate with anyone and a firebug when she was out and about in the yard.
Elaine is survived by her nephew, Kyle Schatzle; nephew-in-law, Billy Sonnier; great-nephew, Liam Sonnier; great-niece, Kenley Sonnier; sister-in-law, Beverly Schatzle; as well as numerous cousins and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Robert and Lanny Hebert Schatzle; brother, Kenneth Schatzle; and her niece, Marcy Sonnier.
Family and friends will be received at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 255 North 8th Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00am. The Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am, with Father McDuffy officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home.
James Murphy Housley; 73; Pine Grove; April 21; survived by his wife, Bobbie Sheryl Dyess Housley; brother, John Housley; sons, Richard Housley (Tara) and Steven Housley; grandchildren, Trey, Olivia, and Ethan Housley; and many great-grandchildren. Thomas “Tommy” Shurden; 66; Springfield; April 24; survived by his wife, Genice Shurden; daughter, Monica Perrin (Justin); son, Zachary Shurden (Leah); sister, Anna Marie Shurden; and grandchildren, Annabella Cater, Kellen Shurden, Rory Shurden, Viola Shurden, and Hallie Perrin.
Naomi L. Anderson Neuenswander; 77; Ponchatoula; April 24; survived by her husband, Paul; daughter, Kimberly; and many loving friends and family members. Linda Rose Richards Whittington; 81; April 24; survived by her sons, Robert Courteaux, Jr., Charles Courteaux, Maurice Courteaux, and Thomas Jeanfreau; granddaughters, Brooke and Regina Courteaux; great-grandsons, Zayden and Dawson Laurente; sister-in-law, Becky Richards; nieces, Jennifer and Bethany; and former spouse, Robert Courteaux, Sr.
Leon Case Sr.; 90; Tickfaw; April 25; survived by his daughter, Annie Bergeron (Danny); son, Leon Case Jr. (Lynn); grandchildren, Kandi Novak (Brandon), Kristen Case (John), Jarred Bergeron; great grandchildren, Liam, Chesli, Graham, and Emilio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elaine Marie “Nanny” Schatzle; 82; Ponchatoula; April 25; survived by her nephew, Kyle Schatzle; nephew-in-law, Billy Sonnier; great-nephew, Liam Sonnier; greatniece, Kenley Sonnier; sister-in-law, Beverly Schatzle; and numerous cousins and friends.
Emma R. “Emmer” Stewart; 87; Independence; April 25; survived by her daughter, Karen Perry; son, Darren Stewart (Lori); grandchildren, Heather (Amanda), Haleigh (Leon), Hunter (Kayla), Justin, Kortnie (Justin), and Brittany; numerous great-grandchildren;
sister, Eunice (Wilbert); brother, Melford; sisters-in-law, Elvie (Sal) and Geraldine, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
James Eugene Robertson; 81; Pine Grove; April 25; survived by his daughters, Tessa Crouch (Stefan) and Scarlett Breckwoldt (Chris); sons, Daryl Robertson (Mary Jo), Curtis Robertson, and Hilton Robertson (Regina); fifteen grandchildren and their spouses; many great-grandbabies; sister, Vivian Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tollie Marie Miller; 77; Kentwood; April 27; survived by her husband, Willie Ray Miller; stepdaughters, Belinda Mauduit (Steve) and Theresa Trahan (Tobey); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Sister, Mary Felder (Keith); brothers, William “Bill” Carpenter, Sr (Karlene) and Austin Carpenter Jr.; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-niece, Addy.
Billy Ray Shelton; 42; Tickfaw; April 27; survived by his wife, Julia Shelton, mother, Mary Shelton; children, Tyler Shelton (Olivia) and Shaylin Shelton; granddaughter, Oakley Shelton; sisters, Bridget Shelton, Brenda Shelton, and Belinda Peco; and brother, Arthur Ray Shelton, Jr.
Louis Bernard Wiginton; 92; Loranger; April 28; survived by his loving companion, Sandra Melancon; daughters, Donna Howes (Fritz), Debra Woodall (Paul Hintze), and Diane Wiginton; son, John Wiginton; grandchildren, Pheobe, Gillian, Gabriel, Ben, Cate, Jennifer, Graham, and Brent; nineteen great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.