Mary Louisa Rodriguez, 33, of 12409 North Red Bud Trail, Buchanan, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at 7 South Seventh St., Niles, of natural causes.

She was born July 5, 1977 in Niles. She was a lifelong area resident. Mary was a homemaker and waitress.

She loved crafts and decorating. She was very hardworking and sweet. She made you feel loved.

Mary is survived by her boyfriend, Larry Maisch; parents, Lorimer and Eladia Rodriguez of Niles; son, Michael Starett of Niles; daughters, Kelsey Monroe of Edwardsburg and Kaitlyn Monroe of Edwardsburg; brother, Luis Rodriguez of Niles; sisters, Iris (Brian) Reith of Niles and Doriz (Damian) Curry of Traverse City, Mich.

A private graveside service will be held with Pastor Paul Deeds of Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle officiating.

Burial will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.