Barbara L. Houghteling
1929-2007
Barbara L. Houghteling, 77, of Niles passed away on Friday, March 9, 2007, in Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, following a brief illness.
On October 10, 1945, she married Nathan Houghteling at a ceremony in St. Joseph.
She worked for many years at local jewelry stores and Montgomery Ward before her retirement. Barbara was a devoted caregiver for her husband, parents and mother-in-law Millie Houghteling. Her hobbies included shopping, traveling and spending time on weekends for many years in Baldwin, Michigan.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son Rex Allen Houghteling.
She is survived by a son John (Marie) Houghteling of South Bend, two sisters; Patricia Horner and Marjorie Reed both of Niles, a niece Marjorie Bass of Niles, two great-nieces; Jennifer (Scott) Holley of Niles and Amanda Rohl of Niles and a great-great-nephew Scott Allen Eugene Holley of Niles.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Silverbrook Cemetery at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions can be made in Barbara's memory to the American Kidney Foundation or a charity of one's choice.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.
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