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Susan Lalime Obituary

Susan Lalime June 23, 1952 - June 20, 2015 NILES - Susan G. Lalime, 62, of Niles, passed away on Saturday morning, June 20, 2015. She was born on June 23, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Donald R. and Wilma J. (Shade) Wagner. Sue graduated from Elkhart Central High School and shortly thereafter received her beautician certification. On September 28, 1974 Sue married Larry Lalime at a ceremony in Elkhart. After a few years passed Sue became a nurse's aid, where she worked for over 12 years at Memorial Hospital, assisting in the labor and delivery, and enjoyed her ability to love each child placed in her arms. Sue also helped to share in the love of dogs with others, breeding Shelties and Labs for many years. She enjoyed collecting Native-American items and was gifted at making jewelry. Sue loved her family and found time spent with them to be her greatest treasure. Those whose lives were touched by Sue will fondly remember her as a devoted, selfless and kind lady who was the loudest fan for her family cheering them on to strive for the very best. She is survived by her husband, Larry Lalime of Niles, two sons, Jason (LeAnna) Lalime of Edwardsburg and Cory (Shelley) Lalime of Edwardsburg; four grandchildren, Alexis, Madison, Addison and Kaitlynn Lalime; three brothers, Stephen (Sandy) Wagner of Elkhart, Dennis (Vivian) Wagner of Elkhart and Jeffrey (Bridgette) Wagner of Goshen, as well as many nieces and nephews. A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Brown Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. with an entombment to follow at Mission Hills Memorial Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made in Sue's memory to the Berrien County Animal Shelter at 9204 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jun. 22, 2015.
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My condolences to the family May Sue rest in God's hands.

Donna Schantz

June 23, 2015

Sue and I go way back to her days at home in Elkhart, I met Sue thru her neighbors Lucille and Jerry Hawkins, Grandson Mike. Sue later married my cousin. Sue was always upbeat and had a smile for everyone. I will miss you Sue

Karen Archambault

June 22, 2015

Larry and family - I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my conversations with Sue when I was at the bank. She was upbeat and positive. May she rest peacefully with the angels.

Karen Leblang

June 22, 2015

LaLime Family,

Our heart felt prayers of support go out to you all. Sue never allowed those she met to feel like a stranger. To know her was to love her. She will be missed.

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June 22, 2015

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