Elayne Stafford McCartney
Jan 1, 2024
Elayne Stafford McCartney died in Provo, Utah on January 1, 2024, at the age of 90, while she was a patient at Utah Valley Hospital.
Elayne is survived by her son, Wade Stafford McCartney (Althea), her grandchildren, Jasmine, Steven, Samuel and Juliette, and great grandchildren Lexa and Izaiha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and her sister, Norma...
Jill Mari Garmire
Apr 12, 2025
Jill Mari Garmire,77, of Buchanan, died peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2025. Her life began February 19, 1948 in Circleville, Ohio the second of three children born to John and Minnie Steinhauser.
Jill invested her time volunteering at the Buchanan senior center in their community garden and at Trinity Episcopal Church. Jill could often be found watching the food network. She was...
David Hirsch
Apr 11, 2025
David Francis Hirsch, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, brother, professional truck driver, sports fan, and honorable veteran died peacefully on Friday morning, April 11, 2025 with his wife by his bedside at the Chalet of Niles following a brief illness.
He was born on April 23, 1942 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Louis H. and Audrey A. (Neunuebel)...
Marilyn Annette Barbour
Mar 27, 2025
Marilyn Annette Barbour, 82, of Niles, died peacefully in the presence of her family, Thursday March 27, 2025. Her life began August 8, 1942 in South Bend, the third of four children born to Marshall and Goldie Ralston. She married Richard L. Barbour November 18,1972 in Osceola, Indiana.
Marilyn graduated from Niles High School in 1960. She later graduated from Bethel...
Stephen Michael Dunifin
Mar 26, 2025
Stephen Michael Dunifin, 19, of South Bend, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
His life began February 13, 2006 in Niles, Michigan born to Michael Dunifin and Dannielle McMillan.
Stephen cherished his family more than anything. He was a very talented and artistic young man. He was very athletic: he enjoyed basketball, soccer, and going to the gym to workout. He was...
Stephen John Simko, Sr.
Mar 25, 2025
Steve Simko, 91, of Berrien Center, passed away at home Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Steve was born October 15, 1933, in the farmhouse where he spent his entire life.
Steve dedicated his life to farming, family, and community. For many years he raised fruit and vegetables, patiently working the land and tending to his crops. He spent many late nights spraying...
Alana "Adele" Watry
Mar 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Mother, Alana Adele Ayers Watry of Niles Michigan, at the age of 87, has passed peacefully on March 17, 2025, suffering from congestive heart failure.
Adele was born in Schenectady New York to her parents Emma Laurena Marsh Ayers and Edgar Harvey Ayers. Adele was raised in Niles Michigan. She was a graduate...
Peter Karl Wienke
Mar 15, 2025
Peter Karl Wienke of Niles, Michigan passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025.
He was born April 23, 1944 in Niles, Michigan, one of two children born to Theodore and Phena Wienke.
Pete is survived by his sister Phoebe Wienke PhD of Cooper Harbor, Michigan; as well as his three children, Chris (Jessica), Jen, and David from Chicago and suburbs. He will also...
Warren "Zeke" Donald Hand
Mar 12, 2025
Warren “Zeke” Donald Hand, 87, of Niles, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
His life began February 3, 1938 in Sumnerville, the fourth of five children born to Pat and Tillie Hand. He married Rosa Rocha, November 10, 1962. She survives.
Zeke graduated from Niles High School in 1956. He served his country in the National Guard and Army Reserve from 1956...
Cherie Ann Dowling
Mar 11, 2025
Cherie Ann Dowling, 70, of Niles passed away on March 11, 2025, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, after an extended illness. Cherie was born on January 8, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, the first child of Barbara and Elmer Gaedtke, who soon settled in Barb's hometown of Niles, Michigan.
Cherie lived in Niles nearly all her life. She graduated from Niles High...
Linda Ann Hocker
Mar 10, 2025
Linda Ann Hocker, 67, of Edwardsburg, died at home after a brief battle with cancer, Monday March 10, 2025. Her life began May 24, 1957 in Niles, the first of four children born to James and JoAnn Hocker.
Linda loved rocks, she could often be found outside collecting and painting them. Linda enjoyed arts and crafts, including diamond paintings and adult...
Mark Lewis Poehlman
Mar 9, 2025
Mark L. Poehlman, 74, of Schoolcraft, died Sunday, March 9, 2025 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began January 25, 1951 in Lafayette, Indiana, born to Robert and Mary Poehlman. He married Teresa “Terri” Smith on October 29, 1977 in the First Baptist Church in Niles, Michigan. After nearly forty-three years of marriage, she preceded him in death...
Mary Jean Knoll
Mar 4, 2025
Mary Jean Knoll, 97, of Niles died peacefully March 4, 2025, in the comfort of her family home. Her life began November 10, 1927, in Niles, the third of four born to Tracy and Ruth Dickey. She married Robert A. Knoll, May 8, 1954, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Niles.
Mary loved her community and was an active volunteer, serving...
Rosella McLaughlin Davis
Mar 1, 2025
Rosella McLaughlin Davis left this world on March 1, 2025. Rosie, as she was more familiarly known, was born at home to Walter Clifton (Clif) McLaughlin and Josie Gentry McLaughlin on May 11, 1940, in Niles, Michigan. She was the youngest of five children. Her parents and all her siblings - Bill (Kate) McLaughlin, Mary Louise (Bill) Withrow, Pat (Phil)...
Jack Edward Turner
Feb 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jack Edward Turner, who left us peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at home in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began February 24, 1933 in Montpelier, Ohio. He just celebrated his 92nd birthday. He was one of fourteen children born to Burl and Lena Turner.
Jack was a...
Doris Josephine Kissinger
Feb 27, 2025
Doris J. Kissinger, of Niles, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the age of 101.
Her life began January 24, 1924 in Indianapolis, Indiana, born to Kenneth and Gertrude Deer. She married Roy T. Kissinger February 14, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana. After fifty-three years of marriage, he preceded her in death August 3, 1999.
Doris retired from Simplicity Pattern Company....
Tracee Cook, BSN
Feb 25, 2025
Tracee Laurana Cook, age 48 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, daughter, and devoted nurse died at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at home, with her family gathered around her bedside, following a months-long battle against pancreatic cancer, which she tenaciously fought until her final breath. Her family is grateful for the wonderful and passionate care provided by her...
Beverly Sands
Feb 21, 2025
Beverly Sands, 71, of Buchanan, died peacefully Friday, February 21, 2025 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began November 13, 1953 in Monette, Arkansas the second of four born to Talmadge and Jennie Blasingame.
When Bev was little her family were migrant workers. Being a nurturer, she was charged with caring for her siblings as they grew up. Her...
James Ellis Alkire
Feb 15, 2025
James Ellis “Jim” Alkire, 68, of Niles, died peacefully Saturday, February 15, 2025 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began October 9, 1956 in Queens, New York, the oldest of two children born to James and Alta Alkire. He married Deborah M Cecil October 9, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio.
Jim loved chickens, dogs and all sorts of animals. Jim...
Bennie J. Bressette
Feb 14, 2025
Bennie J. Bressette, 79, of Dowagiac, died peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025.
His life began June 10, 1945 in Allegan, Michigan, born to Clayton and Helen Bressette.
Bennie will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by sisters, Dorothy Linville of Hilton Head, South Carolona, Tory Kennedy of Otsego, Michigan, Helen (Jim) Pelligrini of Niles, brother, Mike (Julie) Kennedy...
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