Obituary of Levina M. Engelberg

Levina "Lee" Engelberg, 77, of Niles, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at her residence, suddenly, but of natural causes. She was born March 2, 1940 in Pentwater, Michigan to the late L. D. and Mary P. (Verschueren) Ball. She was married on November 13, 1975 to Walter Engelberg. In addition to being a homemaker, Lee worked for many years as a secretary. She was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed volunteering in St. Mary's Food Pantry. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies of Niles and the Blue Star Mothers. Lee was an avid reader and enjoyed her time spent amongst friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a step-son, Warren Engelberg; three brothers and a sister. Lee is survived by her children, Benjamin Engelberg of Williamston, South Carolina, Melanie Ross of Beaufort, North Carolina; step-children, Walter Engelberg of Custer, Michigan and Ronald Engelberg of Niles as well as nine brothers and sisters. A time of visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, concluding with a rosary service at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Niles on Thursday at 11:00 am. Levina will be laid to rest next to her husband in Bachelor Cemetery in Fountain, Michigan on Friday afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made in Levina's memory to March of Dimes or St. Mary's Service Center Food Pantry. Remembrances of Lee may be shared with her family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.