Gertrude V. Ziemke, 86, of Berrien Center, passed away on Sunday morning, Aug. 30, 2009, following an extended illness.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Church St., St. Joseph.

A private family interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Memorial contributions may be made to The North Berrien Senior Center or Lakeland Hospice.

Condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements were by Brown Funeral Home, Niles.