Nichole Elizabeth Cline completed her earthly life on Tuesday 18 October 2011. "Nikki" lived a brief, dramatic life among family and friends. She was born on 2 January 1980 and baptized at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle.

Nikki graduated from Delcastle Technical High School in 1997. She was a member of the U.S. Army from September 2004 through August 2005 and received the following decorations: the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Nikki is survived by her daughter, Mariah Ruiz; her mother Michele Tyre; her father William Cline and his wife Debbie; brothers, Robert Rankins, Chaz Tyre, Joey Cline, Mat Cline; sister, Carly Cline; grandparents, Jack and Barbara Hiner; her daughter's father, Ed Ruiz; many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her bereaved friend, Ernie Reeder.

A Funeral Mass will be offered for Nikki at Holy Spirit Church, 12 Winder Road Garfield Park, New Castle, Delaware at 11:00 AM on Tuesday 25 October 2011. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Church from 10:00 AM until the beginning of the Holy Mass.

Private interment will be on Friday 28 October 2011.

Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home