Spadafora, Elfriede (Velten)

Elfriede Spadafora of Niles
Sept. 25, 1935 — Nov. 25, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 6:00 am Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Elfriede Spadafora, 81, of Niles, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.

She was born Sept. 25, 1935, to the late Karl and Marie (Zeigler) Velten in Friedberg, Germany.

Elfriede is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gerard “Jerry” Spadafora of Niles; sons Steven (Dena) and Joe (Chris); three grandchildren, Sasha, Steve and Nick; and sisters Margot and Heidi.

In keeping with Elfriede’s wishes, she has been cremated. Her family will be remembering her privately.

Memorial donations may be made in Elfriede’s name to a charity of one’s choice.

Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Niles.