Janice A. Thompson
Dec 21, 2025
Janice Ann Thompson (née Rothrock), age 75, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Born on April 6, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, Janice was the daughter of Imogene and Marion “Rocky” Rothrock. She graduated from Brandywine High School in 1968 and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Southwestern Michigan College. Her life was rooted in...
Floyd Earl Elrod
Dec 20, 2025
Floyd Earl Elrod, 86, of Niles, died peacefully Saturday, December 20, 2025.
His life began August 8, 1939 in Manchester, Tennessee, one of ten children born to Emmett and Alice Elrod. He married SherryAnn Olson in the ‘60’s in Niles.
Floyd loved fishing, gardening, woodworking. He enjoyed eating, especially homemade tacos at his place.
Floyd will be greatly missed by family and friends....
Rita Marlene Turner
Dec 20, 2025
Rita Marlene Turner peacefully entered the gates of Heaven and was reunited with her beloved husband, Jack, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family at her side. Rita was the sweetest soul, always doing her best to be a devoted and supportive wife, a caring and loving mother, and a funny and encouraging grandmother. She lived...
Freddie Paul Bailey, Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
Freddie Paul Bailey Sr., 87, of Niles, died peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025. His life began May 17, 1938 in Sonfield, Illinois.
The family will observe a private remembrance.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, Niles. Please share a memory or a message online: halbritterwickens.com.
Wayne H. Maxwell
Dec 12, 2025
Wayne H. Maxwell, 67, of Niles, died peacefully Friday, December 12, 2025 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began April 10, 1958 in South Bend, Indiana the youngest of two children born to Harold and Joan Maxwell. He married Kelly R. Liggett April 12, 1980 in First Presbyterian Church of Niles.
Wayne was a proud member of the...
Carolyn Louise Vance
Dec 11, 2025
Carolyn Louise Vance, 80, of Niles, died peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began June 10, 1945, in Portageville, Missouri, the youngest of five children born to Lummie Ida Anglin. She married Floyd Vance in the summer of 1987 in Niles, Michigan.
Carolyn adored her family and friends. She and Floyd were classic car...
Johnathon "Johnny" Jankoviak
Dec 8, 2025
Johnathon Michael Jankoviak, 14, of Niles, died December 8, 2025 following an automobile accident. He was the fourth of six children born to Chris and Mandy Jankoviak on August 2, 2011.
Johnny Boy. Johnny lived big. His curly blond hair, large frame and huge hands were as big as his personality. He will be remembered for his contagious smile and overflowing...
Christopher J. Jankoviak
Dec 6, 2025
Christopher Joseph Jankoviak, 57, of Niles, died suddenly in an automobile accident, December 6, 2025.
His life began June 27, 1968 in Niles, the fifth of fourteen children, born to Jon Donald and Kathleen Joan Jankoviak. He married Mandy Lynne Holtgren on June 26, 2010. She survives.
Chris graduated from First Assembly Christian Schools in 1986. He then went on to Trinity...
Kathleen Irene Myer
Dec 6, 2025
Kathleen Irene Myer, 75, of Niles, died peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2025. Her life began December 30, 1949 in Niles, born to Robert and Irene Leamon.
Kathy graduated from Niles High School in 1968. She worked at Simplicity Pattern. She later found her true joy in taking care of her grandchildren and many others that called her Grandma Kathy. Her passion...
Jean S. Ogden
Dec 4, 2025
Jean Shirley “Jeanie” Ogden, age 95 of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, devout follower and witness of Jesus Christ, missions volunteer, and prayer warrior, died peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with her family gathered around at her home.
She was born on September 17, 1930, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to Roy C. and Ruth (Sowter) Lawson, and graduated in 1948...
Dee Ann Mattes
Dec 3, 2025
Dee Ann Mattes (nee’ Hurt), of Niles, Michigan began this experience called life on 07 September 1932 in Winslow, Indiana to Ermil Burns and John A Hurt. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, sister-in-law, and friend. Dee Ann ascended into the Realm of the Angels on 03 December 2025 after 93 years of living a good life....
Dian Brooks
Dec 2, 2025
Dian Brooks, 79, of Dowagiac, died unexpectedly, at home December 2, 2025.
Her life began September 25, 1946, born to Paul and Melba Brooks.
Dian retired from Dowagiac Union Schools after teaching first and second grades for thirty years. After retirement she volunteered with Michigan’s Southern Baptist Disaster Relief working in feeding, disaster clean-up and as a Chaplain. Hurricane Katrina was her...
Irene Maud Williams
Nov 27, 2025
Irene Maud Williams, 101, of Niles, died peacefully November 27, 2025 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began November 6, 1924 in Paterson, New Jersey the first of two born to Cyril and Maud Saxton.
Irene was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over fifty years. She was an avid gardener, caring for three acres...
Richard Andrew Pauwels Sr.
Nov 27, 2025
Richard Andrew Pauwels, age 84, of Mishawaka, passed at his own home with his family present on November 27, 2025. He was the youngest of four children born to Raymond and Helen Pauwels on May 21, 1941.
Dick was an accomplished outdoorsman. He loved trapping and especially fishing, spending a lot of time at Diamond Lake. Dick was a Carpenter and...
Barbara Evans
Nov 22, 2025
Barbara Ann Evans, age 88 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, bookkeeper, traveler, and devout Christian died peacefully at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 with her family gathered around at her home following a brief illness.
She was born on March 3, 1937 in Constantine, Michigan to Fred R. and Doris M. (Watson) Noecker, coming to Niles with...
Georgina Barron Dunham
Nov 20, 2025
Georgina Barron “Gina” Dunham, 87, of Niles, died peacefully Thursday, November 20, 2025 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began August 16, 1938 in Cheboygan, Michigan the only child born to Frank and Jean Barron. She married Richard J. “Dick” Dunham in June 1961 in Trinity Episcopal Church, Niles. After fifty-four years of marriage, he preceded her in...
Larry August Neumann
Nov 14, 2025
Larry August Neumann, 78, of Mishawaka, Indiana, died peacefully November 14, 2025, after battling dementia for several years.
Larry was born April 30, 1947, in Niles, Michigan, to Elton and Elizabeth Neumann. Larry retired in 2011 after working as an accountant for 1st Source Bank for over 20 years. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church where he filled multiple...
M. Carolyn Cole
Nov 12, 2025
Mary Carolyn Cole, age 83 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, educator, musician, and pet lover died peacefully at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, with her daughter at her side, at home in Niles, following a years-long battle against psoriatic arthritis. Throughout that illness, Carolyn has been blessed with amazing caregivers, including, most recently, Jessica and Toni...
Robert Jay Palmiter, Jr.
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Jay Palmiter Jr., 73, of Niles, died suddenly, Sunday, November 9, 2025. His life began July 7, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the second of three children born to Robert and Fanchion Palmiter. He married Vicky Verspelt, September 30, 1978 in Mishawaka.
Bob graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1976. He was an architect for Genesis Architects for over...
Dorlene Mae Sarratore
Nov 7, 2025
Dorlene Mae Sarratore, 99, of Niles, died peacefully Friday, November 9, 2025 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began August 9, 1926 in Niles, Michigan one of four girls born to Byford and Rubie Jones. She married William DePoy December 4, 1948 in Niles. He preceded her in death December 3, 1995. She then married Joseph Sarratore in...
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