Obituary of Isabelle Rose Dittmar

Isabelle Rose Dittmar, 84, of Niles, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 18, 2012, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle. Rose was born on February 20, 1928 in Niles, Michigan to the late Warren and Anna (Steinbach) Robbins. On December 1, 1945 Rose married Carl G. Dittmar at a ceremony in Berrien Springs. One of her proudest accomplishments was at the age of fifty Rose decided to further her education and graduated shortly thereafter with a degree in nursing. She was employed at Silverbrook Manor for almost thirty years. She was more than just a nurse; she was a caregiver to all of her friends and family. She loved traveling, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. Rose is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl, a son Michael Dittmar, sisters; Mabel (George) Robbins, Hazel (Floyd) Horner, Eva (Cecil) Fritzgerald, and Arnetta (Ingvald) Bjorkley, brothers; Earl, Raymond and Frank Robbins and Leslie (Donna) Robbins. She is survived by two sons Carl Dittmar of Niles and Scott (Lorie) Dittmar of Niles, two daughters Inga (Tom) Wright of Niles and Robin (Donny) Pritchard of Buchanan, a daughter-in-law Honor Dittmar of Warsaw, Indiana, a brother Floyd "Bud" (Christine) Robbins of Niles, a sister Helen Kline of Niles, twelve grandchildren; Christine (Michael) Hauser, Deana (Dennis) Pellow, Stephanie (Thomas) Hubbard, Becca (Taner) Dalenberg, Deon (Teresa) Dittmar, Jennifer (Ben) Murray, Derek Wright, Rochelle Reeves, Jessica (Tim) Hoover, Kaycee Wagley, Pepper (William) Linn and Tasha Dittmar, and twenty five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Rose's memory to The American Cancer Society, Hospice at Home or to Westside Seventh-Day Adventist Church.