NILES – Helen V. Hurlbutt, 88, of Niles, passed away at the home of her son Phillip on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.

Visitation will be on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Brown Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m.

A rosary will be given at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m on Sunday by Deacon Roger Gregorski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father William Melody, CSC, officiating.

Interment will be at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions can be made in Helen’s memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 211 S. Lincoln, Niles, MI 49120 or Hospice at Home Inc., 4027 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49120.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.