Obituary of Barbara Hentsch

Barbara Hentsch, 71, of Niles passed away on Saturday, July, 17, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. On August 29, 1938 Barbara was born to Dolphus and Adelaide (Freeze) Uselton. After graduating from Niles High School, class of 1957, Barbara fell in love with Wayne Hentsch. At a ceremony at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on September 24, 1960 they wed. Barbara loved to work with her hands, whether inside or outdoors. She was known for her perennial garden and has even been featured several times in the Niles Daily Star. Barbara was also very talented with quilting and sewing and was a part of the St. Paul's Lutheran Sewing Group. Barbara was a faithful and devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for over fifty years. She loved her Savior and enjoyed reading her bible and was faithful to the end. A fabulous homemaker, Barbara was known for her cooking and baking. Wayne and Barbara also loved to travel together and Maine was a favorite destination of Barbara's. She is preceded by her parents and three sisters; June Wiseman, Wilma Roush, and Lila Conrad. Surviving Barbara is her husband Wayne Hentsch, her son Stephen Hentsch of Edwardsburg, a granddaughter Amanda Hentsch of Muskegon, Michigan, her two brothers Donald (Charlotte) Uselton of Niles, Kenneth Uselton of Mishawaka, Indiana, and a sister Sue (Richard) Rossow of Union, Michigan. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Barbara's memory may do so to St. Paul's Lutheran Church; 1340 Sycamore Street; Niles, Michigan or to Hospice at Home; 4025 Health Park Lane; St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Visitation for Barbara will be Tuesday, July 20, from 5-8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home with the service the Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 11 a.m with Pastor Carl Basset officiating. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.