Obituary of Pamela K. Strycker

Pamela (Frantz) Strycker, 61, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital after a brief illness, with her family by her side. Pam was born on Christmas day 1955 to the late Wayne and Georgianna (Pride) Frantz in Niles, Michigan. Pam grew up in Niles and graduated from Brandywine in 1975. A health care provider for most of her life, Pam was dedicated to caring for people who needed her. In 2006 Pam quit her job so she could devote herself to caring for her mom, Georgianna, until her mom lost her battle with brain cancer. Pam had worked at Regency Place in South Bend. In later years she worked as a line cook. Pam loved to cook and was always searching through her many cook books for new recipes to try. Pam also enjoyed sewing. Her favorite hobby was gardening; she loved her flowers and raising vegetables and tended to them every day. Pam is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Taylor) Spring and granddaughter, Jemma Spring all of Florida; son-in-law, James Rosso; grandson, Connor Rosso of Mishawaka, Indiana. Also surviving are her brothers, Danny (LeEtt) Frantz of Dowagiac, Steven (Doris) Frantz of Vandalia, and her sister, Sheryl (Don) Kendall of Niles; as well as many nieces and nephews. Pam also leaves to cherich her memory her long time companion David Scheibelhut of Mishawaka, whose heart is broken by the loss of his "Baby Cakes" and the love of his life. She also leaves behind her rescue cat, "Little Kitty" who she adored. Preceding her in death were her parents, Wayne in 1987 and Georgiana in 2006 and her beloved daughter, Danielle M. (Strycker) Rosso in 2009. Pam was a very private person and per her request cremation has taken place. To honor her memory a time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at Brown Funeral Home in Niles from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a service to celebrate her life at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.