Obituary of Lauretta Lalime

Lauretta J. Lalime,82, of Niles, passed away on Sunday October 21, 2007 at Cass County Medical Care Facility, following an illness. She was born on October 9, 1925 in South Bend to the late Albert J and Mamie Irene (Finn) Shaffer. On May 25, 1946 Lauretta married Lyle E. Lalime at a ceremony in Crown Point, Indiana. He preceded her in death in 1984. Lauretta was employed with Simplicity Pattern Company for over 10 years and worked at various local stores as well as owned, along with her husband, a local donut shop. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, great grandchildren Ryan Hailey, Kathryn Schantz and Shelby Schantz, a sister Marian Schantz and a brother Albert J. Shaffer Jr. Lauretta is survived by a son Larry (Sue) Lalime of Niles, two daughters Lynn (Rick) Schantz of Dowagiac and Janice (Joe) Frederick of Houston, Texas, seven grandchildren; Lisa (Jeff) Withers of Edwardsburg, Kurt (Deniece) Schantz of Cassopolis, Jason (Leanna) Lalime of Edwardsburg, Corey (Shelly) Lalime of Edwardsburg, Michelle (Scott) Reese of Houston, Texas, Jennifer (Donald) Denney of Pasadena, Texas and Angela Frederick of Houston, Texas, thirteen great-grandchildren, Brother William Shaffer of Niles and Sisters Norma Shaffer of Niles, Clara (George) Newton of South Bend and Millie (Walt) Dudeck of South Bend.