Melinda Faith Waller, 55, of M-140, Niles, died at 6:56 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph following a brief illness.

She was born July 17, 1955 in Michigan to Murray K. Parker and Edna (Spenner) Parker. She was a lifetime Niles resident. She was employed at Oat Bimbo Bakeries in Elkhart, Ind.

Melinda was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Niles, where she was active in the life of the church, serving as a deacon, Stephen Minister and in the Love Inc. office. She was a registered nurse and government-certified welder. She enjoyed running and exercising. She loved being a wife and mother.

Melinda married David D. Waller on June 29, 2000 in Niles. He survives.

She is also survived by a stepson, David D. Waller II of South Bend; a stepdaughter, Danielle Donite Waller of South Bend; and a step-granddaughter, Mayliha Zielinski.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Niles with the Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence of First Presbyterian Church officiating.

Friends called beginning one hour prior to services at the church.

Arrangements were made by Halbritter Funeral Home of Niles.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Stephen Ministry Program or the donor’s choice.