Barbara Hentsch, 71, of Oak Street in Niles passed away at her home on Friday, July 16, 2010 with her loving husband by her side and surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Barbara’s memory may do so to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1340 Sycamore St., Niles or to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane in St. Joseph.

Visitation for Barbara will be Tuesday, July 20, from 5 to 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.

Online Condolences, photos, or messages can be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services.