Michele Burkhead, of Niles
March 22, 1959 — Feb. 24, 2017
Niles Daily Star, Published 8:27 am Monday, February 27, 2017
Michele Ann Burkhead, 57, of Niles, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, surrounded by her family and friends.
Michele was born at Goshen (Indiana) General Hospital on March 22, 1959, to the late Chauncey and Leona (Penrose) Burkhead and grew up in Niles.
- Michele Burkhead
Michele was fortunate enough to be loved by her guardians Don and Deanna Elrod. The Elrods loved her and treated her like she was their own daughter after the passing of her parents; they were devoted and loving parents until the time of her death. Michele will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Walter Burkhead, David Burkhead, Janet Aronson and Sandra Mahler.
Michele is survived by her siblings, Helen LeCount, Tommy Boles, Larry LeCount, Floyd LeCount and Ramona Burch, and her guardians, Don and Deanna Elrod.
A funeral service will be at noon Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at Brown Funeral Home, with a time of visitation two hours prior.
Memorial donations may be made in Michele’s name to Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled, 300 Whitney St., Dowagiac, MI 49047. Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.