Wanda Gombosi

Wanda M. Gombosi

February 17, 1929 – November 16, 2019

Niles – Wanda M. Gombosi, 90, a lifetime resident of Niles, MI, let Jesus take her hand and lead her into Heaven on November 16, 2019.

Wanda was the daughter of Lynn and Marvel Weaver, who proceeded her in death, along with her brother, Norman Weaver, and husbands, Paul Clark Gano and William Gombosi, Jr.

Wanda is survived by her sister, Carol Jones of Niles and her children, James Gano (Gombosi) and wife, Leslie in New Jersey. Daughters, Peggy Hutchings in South Bend, IN and Nancy Jones, (husband, John) in Kalamazoo. Son, Tom Gombosi, (Debbie Leonard) in Niles.

Wanda was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was fortunate to have her dear friend for many years, Robert Norris.

Wanda graduated from Niles High School. She was active at Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Wanda loved the Lord. She enjoyed sewing, cross stitch, and scrap booking. Wanda loved making special gifts for family and friends. Wanda was also an avid shoe shopper! She also enjoyed reading, playing scrabble, puzzles and watching Jeopardy. She was a Member of the Berrien County Historical Society.

Wanda lived in Niles most of her life. Then resided at Buchanan Meadows and Hanson House Hospice after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Hanson House Hospice, Stevensville, MI.

Wanda’s family would like to give a special thanks to all the wonderful people – who cared for and loved her at Buchanan Meadows and Hanson House Hospice. We would also like to thank Bob Norris, for loving and caring, and being there for our Mother, for so many years. Every one of these people were a real God send.

A Funeral Service for Wanda will be celebrated at 1pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in HALBRITTER WICKENS FUNERAL HOME 615 E. Main St. in Niles, where family and friends may gather two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Condolences for the family may be made at www.halbritterwickens.com.