Lillian Cecilia Sabat Stauffer, of Niles
April 2, 1929-Feb. 12, 2020
Niles Daily Star, Published 9:45 am Tuesday, February 18, 2020
April 2, 1929 — Feb. 12, 2020
Lillian Cecilia Sabat Stauffer, 90, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at her home, with her loving family by her side, following an extended illness.
Lillian was born on April 2, 1929, to the late John and Cecilia (Michalik) Wojcik in Hammond, Indiana.
In 1949, she wed Chester J. Sabat, and to the union was born five children. Chester passed away in 1967.
In 1970, Lillian married Grant “Bud” Stauffer at a ceremony in Niles and joined his family of five children. Grant passed away on July 29, 2018.
Lillian was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Niles. She always looked forward to gardening in the summer months and was gifted at gel pen art.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, David Anthony; husband, Chester J. Sabat; second husband, Grant E. Stauffer; and her two sisters, Lottie Czonka and Mary Kotecki; and two brothers, Matthew Wojcik and Edward Wojcik.
Lillian is survived by her children, Patricia (Neil) Ledet, of Fremont, Indiana, Chad (Gail) Sabat, Andrew (Tracey) Sabat and Daniel (Kelly) Sabat, all of Niles; step-children, Chuck (Debbie) Stauffer, Jackie (Ed) Banfi, Sherry Stauffer, Patrick (Diane) Stauffer and Judy Adams, all of South Bend, Indiana; and sister, Christine (David) Evanoff, of Highland, Indiana; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and much-loved nieces and nephews.
Services for Lillian will be at noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles, officiated by Deacon Roger Gregorski, of St. Mary Catholic Church.
A time of visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church 219 S. State Street, Niles, Michigan 49120.
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.