Geraldine “Jeri” (Elliott) Miller Traphagan, 78, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth, Ind.

A time of visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 from 4 until 7 p.m. A funeral service will be on Sunday at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.

A private interment will be held on Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jeri’s memory to her family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.