Obituaries

Mar 23, 2023

Kathleen Marie Rutherford, 67, of Niles, passed away in Corwell Health Lakeland in Niles the day after her birthday on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Kathleen was born in Niles on March 22, 1956 to the late Robert and Dorothy McClain.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings; Shirley King, Bobby King, Tom...

Mar 23, 2023

Bobby Joe Dawson

February 20, 2023 – March 23, 2023

Bobby Joe Dawson, 1 month and 3 days old, left us entirely too soon. Bobby was born on February 20, 2023 to Amanda and Charles Dawson,II. In his brief time with us, he was dearly loved and his presence has forever left an impression on...

Mar 22, 2023

Joseph Michael Wreggelsworth

August 3, 1952 – March 22, 2023

Joseph Michael Wreggelsworth, 70 of Buchanan, passed away in Corwell Health Lakeland in Niles on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Joe was born on August 3, 1952 in South Bend, IN to the late Gail and Wanda (Lolmaugh) Wreggelsworth.

He is preceded...

Mar 20, 2023

Marion Marie (Kinsel) Larson, 89, of Niles, MI, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Riveridge Health and Rehabilitation in Niles.

Marion was born Jan. 18, 1934, in Three Oaks, MI, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Minnie (Hebner) Kinsel.  She worked at the Gerber Factory until saving up to go to college in Miami,...

Mar 19, 2023

Jeffrey Dean Mullins

July 11, 1975 – March 19, 2023

Jeffrey Dean Mullins, 47 of Michigan City, passed away from injuries he suffered from an auto accident on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka.

Jeff was born on July 11, 1975 in Austin, Indiana to Dean and...

Mar 17, 2023

Larry Joe Scoggin, Sr., 66 of Buchanan, passed away in Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Larry was born on July 1, 1956 in Buchanan to the late Dock and Bertha Scoggin.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Brenda Blevins, Robie Scoggin, Obie Scoggin and Jackie Scoggin....

Mar 17, 2023

Jonas Michael Hamilton January 12, 1974 – March 17, 2023

Jonas Michael Hamilton, 49 of St. Joseph passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 17, 2023. Jonas was born on January 12, 1974 in Niles to Dale and Donna (Neidlinger) Hamilton. He is survived by his father, Dale (Sue) Hamilton of Niles, his son Justin...

Mar 16, 2023

Lawrence Robert Kline, age 50 years formerly of Buchanan, Michigan; brother, uncle, and fan of Michigan Football and country music died peacefully Thursday morning, March 16, 2023 at his home in Niles, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on April 15, 1972 in South Bend, Indiana to Fredrick T. and Roxie...

Mar 15, 2023

William Arthur Hilligoss, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, brother, devout Catholic, honorable veteran and fast-pitch softball pitching MVP died peacefully at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on June 3, 1931 at home -- just as in death --...

Mar 13, 2023

Donald George Chapman, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, uncle, quiet accountant, vocal sports fan, and honorable veteran died peacefully at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 with family at his bedside in Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

He was born on September 10, 1932...

Mar 13, 2023

Brooklyn Melody Lea Anders, 9 days passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Brooklyn may have only been with us for a short time. However, the love her family has for her will never be diminished.  She touched the hearts of so many. Her family will forever cherish the moments they had with her. They take...

Mar 11, 2023

David D. Rachels, Sr. May 5, 1930 – March 10, 2023

David D. Rachels, Sr., 92 of Niles, passed away at his home on Friday, March 10, 2023. David was born to the late Wilbern T. and Bridgie (Casey) Rachels on May 5, 1930 in Greenfield, TN. He was the youngest of six children, all have preceded...

Mar 5, 2023

Paulette Kay Sargent, 74 of Buchanan, passed away after an extended illness in Corwell Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles.

Paulette was born on February 2, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Paul and Dorothy Carley.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Carley.

Paulette is survived by...

Mar 3, 2023

Melisa ‘Lisa’ Hemphill, 58 of Niles, passed away in her residence on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Lisa was born on July 31, 1964 in Niles to Kenneth and Linda (McAbee) Grubbs.

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Grubbs and Shane M. Grant, who she thought of as a son.

Lisa...

Feb 28, 2023

Michael Lee Sears, age 63 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, brother, machinist, and outdoorsman died unexpectedly at 9:34 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home with his family nearby.

He was born on February 6, 1960 in Niles to Gordon L. and Marie D. (Davis) Sears.  He was graduated...

Feb 27, 2023

Robert T. Crocker, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, brother, softball player, and country music fan died peacefully at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 with his wife by his side at Saint Joseph Mishawaka Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was born on September 10, 1947 in...

Feb 26, 2023

Donna Erlene Haynes, age 67 of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, camper, fisher, and caring friend died peacefully with her family gathered around her bedside at 11:37 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023 following a brief illness.

She was born on July 12, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana to Robert E. and Emma...

Feb 25, 2023

Donald Mitchell, age 94, of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, interior decorator, honorable Veteran, and avid reader died peacefully at 7:17 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 with family gathered at his side in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

Don was born on December 16, 1928 in Lawton, Michigan...

Feb 24, 2023

Marian June Binns, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and lifelong homemaker, died peacefully at 1:31 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 with family at her bedside at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on July 2, 1937 in South Bend to...

Feb 23, 2023

Gayle Denise Teske Waldschmidt, 75 of Dowagiac, joined God in Heaven on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Gayle was born in Niles to the late Clifford and Zeta (Werner) Teske. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brother, Larry Teske and step son, Steven Waldschmidt. Gayle was married to Ben Waldschmidt, Jr. of Dowagiac for...