Lou Ellen (Biddle) Ridenour, 79, Elkhart, died Saturday evening, Jan. 6, 2024, at Raclin House, Center for Hospice Care.

She was born Jan. 23, 1944. On June 14, 1964, she married James L. Ridenour, who survives.

She also is survived by two sons, Thomas (Angelia) Ridenour, Mishawaka, and Stephen (Debbie) Ridenour, Goshen; a daughter, Kathleen (Lyle Jr.) Millard, Lincoln Park, Mich.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Jean Borders, South Bend, Sandy Biddle, Mishawaka, and Debbie (Eric) Freel, South Bend.

Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, is handling arrangements.