Elsie Mable Strefling

Elsie M. (Rudowske) Strefling, 91, of Niles, MI passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Niles, MI.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Chapel, 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Rosehill Cemetery in Berrien Springs with Pastor Joe Liss officiating.  Those wishing to share a memory of Elsie may do so online at www.heritage-chapel.com. Elsie was born July 7, 1924 in Berrien Springs to Carl and Pauline (Schmaltz) Rudowske. She served as a Cadet Nurse during WWII attached to the Military. On May 30, 1948 she married Benjamin Strefling.  Together they raised four children and were co-owners of Niles Oil Co. for many years.  Elsie was a health advocate all her life, traveling to Florida, walking and enjoying the great outdoors every chance she had. She was a God loving person and believed in managing her time wisely. In 2010 she became Miss Sr. Niles – a title she was very proud of.   Elise is survived by her four daughters Nancy Jansen of Grand Rapids, MI, Brenda (Peter) Yancich of Berrien Center, Laura (Tom) Saye and Shelly (Mark) Wharton from Venice, FL; grandchildren Jenna (Jason) Helling, Anna Yancich, Benjamin (Amanda) Jansen and Matthew Jansen; great-grandchildren Cambria Jansen and Benjamin Jansen.   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 59 years, Benjamin (2008) and twelve sisters and brothers.