Mrs. C. Isabella Witsman Cantwell, 96, passed away on November 9, 2020 at Milner’s Community Health Center in Rossville, Ind. A lifelong resident of Clinton County, she was born May 23, 1924, the 9th of 12 children born to J.F. & Leatha (Swim) Witsman. She attended Frankfort schools, graduating in 1943 and worked at the Roxy Theater during school. She met her husband O.D. Cantwell, Jr in high school and they married on September 9, 1945. They moved to the Rifle Range where they lived for 19 years and in 1965, then moved to their house north of Kilmore.
A member of the Kilmore United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday school for 30 years and sang in the choir. She loved to sing and was asked to sing for funerals and wedding through the years. During her senior year in high school, she sang in her school band for wounded soldiers who had returned to Indianapolis from the war. She also loved yard work, gardening and bowling in a league with her sisters Betty and Barbara at the Bowl n Bun.
When Dennis retired, they spl
it their time between Frankfort and their home in Inverness, FL where they lived for the winter months and enjoyed all the sights and warmer weather often entertaining out of town family and friends.
Issey was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dennis, son, Bruce and sisters, Myrtle & Alberta Witsman, Leota Storms, Barbara Cochran, and Betty Huddleston, 6 brothers, Fred, Don, J.F., Glen, Rudy and Jim Witsman and a special grandson, Mike Keough.
Surviving her is daughter, Karen Keough, granddaughter Wendi Sweeney (Wayne) grandsons Eric Keough (Leticia), Bryan Cantwell (Alisha), Patrick Cantwell (Cara) and special granddaughters, Lonnie Dickerson and Lucky Williams and a special grandson, Gahn Keough. Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren, Nathaniel & Bella Keough, Malcolm & Samuel Cantwell, Eleanor, Raquel and Margaret Cantwell, along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service:
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 at Kilmore Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Kilmore United Methodist Church. Out of respect for the health, safety, and comfort of all in attendance, guests will be expected to adhere to current CDC guidelines regarding appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort, is assisting the family with arrangement. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a personal message for the family.