Carol A. Sonnenleiter
April 13, 1937-March 31, 2008
By Staff
Carol A. Sonnenleiter, 70, of North 15th Street, Niles, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., of a pre-existing condition.
The family is gathering privately at the graveside in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. No public visitation will be offered.
She was born on April 13, 1937, in Niles, to Frederick Weist and Frances Hardenburgh Weist.
She lived in Niles all of her life and graduated from Niles High School in 1955.
Sonnenleiter was formerly employed by FESCO Fire Equipment in Niles.
She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was first married in 1956 to Phillip Irwin.
Later, on Oct. 12, 1974, in Niles, she married William Robert Sonnenleiter, who died on Dec. 19, 2007.
Surviving family includes two sons, Greg (Debra) Irwin of Grandville and Scott Irwin, Sr. of Niles; her grandchildren, Britny Irwin, Krista Irwin and Scott (Suzanne) Irwin, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Alexus Irwin, Bryce Irwin and Cainen Irwin; a brother, Frederick (Jan) Irwin of Niles; a sister, Jean Henderson of Galien; two nieces, Shelia (Charles) Neuman and Marsha Huss and a nephew, Alex Henderson.
Arrangements were by Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
Niles Daily Star, Published 11:13pm Wednesday, April 2, 2008