Obituaries

Tamara Dorene Miller

Tamara Dorene Miller

Sep 5, 2023

 

Tamara Dorene Roberts, 60, life long resident of Niles, passed away on September 5, 2023 at home.

Tammy was born on September 29, 1962 to Thomas Roberts and Torene Miller.

She is survived by her mother, Torene of Niles and her children, Thomas Fain of Atlanta, GA and Tasha Faini of Elkhart, IN.  Tammy is also survived by her...

Diana Gale Lutz

Diana Gale Lutz

Aug 29, 2023

Diana Gale Lutz, age 79 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan, mother, grandmother, aunt, life-long Christian, artist, and John Wayne fan died peacefully at 6:56 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 with her caregiver at her bedside in Corewell Health Niles Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born on January 1, 1944 in Columbia, South Carolina to Dale E. and M....

Tom Cavanaugh

Tom Cavanaugh

Aug 23, 2023

 

Thomas Joseph Cavanaugh, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, computer programmer, traveler, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan, died peacefully at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home with his wife at his side, following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring...

Herb McGraw

Herb McGraw

Aug 13, 2023

 

Herbert Lee, McGraw, Sr. age 75 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, union sheetrock finisher, devout Christian, and fun-loving prankster died peacefully at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of...

Robert 'Bob' Donald Burton

Robert 'Bob' Donald Burton

Aug 11, 2023

 

Robert ‘Bob’ Burton, 96 of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 with his family by his side.

Bob was born on May 6, 1927 in Niles to the late Mead and Helen Burton.

On August 4, 1957 Bob married the former Barbara Davis.  Sadly, Barbara passed away on February 27, 2021.  He is also preceded in death...

Delores Marie Yoder

Delores Marie Yoder

Aug 10, 2023

Delores Marie Yoder, 88 of Niles, passed away at her home with her children by her side.

Delores was born on November 9, 1934 in Buchanan to the late Melvin and Henrietta Miller.

On November 15, 1952 in Buchanan she married George Clifford Yoder who passed away in 2003.

Delores is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of...

Tracy G Keck, Jr.

Tracy G Keck, Jr.

Aug 6, 2023

Tracy G. Keck, Jr. 56 of Niles passed away in his home on August 6, 2023.

Tracy was born in Norfolk, VA to Tracy and Janet (Storey) Keck, Sr.

He is preceded in death by his father, Tracy G. Keck, Sr.

Tracy is survived by his mother, Janet Keck of Niles, his son, Tracy (Brittany) Keck, III of Bridgeman, MI,...

Allen Richard Blackall

Allen Richard Blackall

Aug 2, 2023

 

Allen Richard Blackall, age 74 years formerly of Niles, Michigan,   passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana following an extended illness.

He was born on November 20, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to June (Sorensen) and Matthew Blackall. The family moved to southwest Michigan in 1956 and Allen graduated from Niles Senior High School in 1966....

David "Skeeter" Lowe

David "Skeeter" Lowe

Aug 2, 2023

 

David Jay “Skeeter” Lowe of Niles, Michigan; baker and cook, sports fan, and avid reader died unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana on his sixty-ninth birthday, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 following an accident while riding his bicycle.  His friends are grateful for the efforts of the medical staff.

He was born on August 2, 1954 in Niles...

Clint J. Hartline, Jr.

Clint J. Hartline, Jr.

Aug 2, 2023

Clint Hartline, Jr. 91 of Niles, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka.

Clint was born in Galien, MI. to the late Clint and Alvena (Hemming) Hartline.

On July 28, 1951 in Buchanan, Clint married the former Betty M. Jones.  They celebrated a remarkable 68 years of marriage before her passing in March of...

Linda D Lewis

Linda D Lewis

Aug 2, 2023

Linda Darlene Lewis, 70 of Niles, passed away in Riveridge Rehabilitation and Health Center on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Linda was born on August 1, 1953 in Niles to the late Earl and Betty Ann (Peterson) Griffis.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her son Jessie E. King III and her brother Larry Hillacre.

Those left to...

John Tripp

John Tripp

Jul 23, 2023

John Tripp, 42 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

John was born on August 21, 1980 in La Porte, Indiana to Dennis and Cindy Tripp.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Tripp.

John is survived by the love of his life, Cheyenne Kaiser, his children; Gage Whelen of Hudson Lake, Josiah Tripp of California...

Tony S Prestine

Tony S Prestine

Jul 21, 2023

Tony Prestine, 43, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Tony was born on September 16, 1979 in Niles to Scott and Gudrun.

 Tony married the love of his life, the former Heather Weaver, on November 2, 2022 in Jamaica.

Tony is survived by his wife, Heather, children; Mitchell (Jade) Dehn of Niles, Tyler Prestine of Niles,...

Mary A. Zimmerman

Mary A. Zimmerman

Jul 20, 2023

Mary A. Zimmerman, 86 of Niles, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Mary was born on October 28, 1936 in McClelland, Arkansas to the late Ray and Tressie Tate.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Janet Groves and son, Jody Gaul and several brothers and sisters. She is also preceded...

Richard J Messenger

Richard J Messenger

Jul 15, 2023

 

Richard J. Messenger, 51 of Niles, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Richard was born in Niles, Michigan on February 13, 1972 to the late Richard D. and Irene E. Messenger.

Richard graduated from Niles High School.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Niles. Richard enjoyed gaming.  He and his...

Ilah L. Hebner

Ilah L. Hebner

Jul 7, 2023

 

Ilah Lee Hebner, age 91 years formerly of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, administrator, and traveler died peacefully at 7:13 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023 with family gathered around her bedside at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth, Indiana following an extended illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff at...

Gary A. Skinner

Gary A. Skinner

Jul 6, 2023

 

Gary Alan Skinner, age 43 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, son, brother, die-hard Cubs fan, and tattoo enthusiast died Thursday evening, July 6, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a motor vehicle accident.  His family is grateful for the efforts of the first responders and the emergency department staff.

He was born on June 30,...

Dale L. Arnold

Dale L. Arnold

Jul 6, 2023

 

Dale L. Arnold, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, dad, Poppa, brother, honorable Veteran, retired firefighter, and fan of the University of Notre Dame died peacefully at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care of the...

Douglas W. Kelley

Douglas W. Kelley

Jun 28, 2023

Douglas Wayne Kelley, age 83 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, brother, and quiet worker died peacefully at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 with family at his home in Howard Township following a brief illness.

He was born on October 27, 1939 in Hamilton, Alabama to Fred T. and Clela (Colburn) Kelley, and attended school in Alabama.  He came...

Lynn Schweinzger

Lynn Schweinzger

Jun 20, 2023

Lynn Schweinzger died peacefully on June 20, 2023 at 9:28am at Green Acres Assisted Living where she resided for the past year.  Lynn was born on June 16, 1954 to Jack and Charlotte Schweinzger.  She lived her whole life in Niles and was known by many people.  After graduating from Niles High School she attended Andrews University for one year...