Obituaries

Oct 3, 2022

Theresa Jean Hardesty 60, of Niles, left us way too early.  She passed away suddenly on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles.

Theresa was born on May 16, 1962 in Hammond, IN to the late Burt and Maryann Hardesty.

Theresa is survived by her children; Amanda Cooper, Karrie (Shane Poisel) Hardesty...

Sep 29, 2022

Mara Lou Ferguson of Niles, Michigan; devoted wife, mother and grandmother died peacefully at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at home with her husband at her side, just days short of her ninetieth birthday.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

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Sep 26, 2022

Arcadio passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior.

Arcadio was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on December 8, 1931 to Francisco and Monscrate (De Leon) Sanchez.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Wayne Sanchez, son-in-law, Delbert Green and 5 sisters, Mary,...

Sep 23, 2022

Marjie K. Sawyer, age 59 years of Buchanan, Michigan, mother, sister, niece, bead jewelry artist, bargain shopper, and dog lover died unexpectedly at 5:29 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.  Marjie chose to aid the education of future nurses and physicians through the gift of anatomical...

Sep 21, 2022

Sue Ann Van Leeuwen, 79, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in Wellbrooke at South Bend.

Sue was born on August 14, 1943 in Niles to the late Robert and Ruth (Vanderbeck) Weimer.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Lynn Maxwell.

On May 25, 1963, she married Frank Van Leeuwen at...

Sep 19, 2022

Timothy Lee Stubelt, 68 of Niles, passed away in his home on September 19, 2022.

Tim was born on October 6, 1953 in St. Joseph, MI to the late Richard and Luella Stubelt.

On October 14, 2006 he married the former Laverne Mae Nennfeldt who passed away on March 25, 2022.

Tim is...

Sep 17, 2022

Steven J. Skalla, 69, Husband, father, grandfather, avid fisherman and story teller, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph.

Steven was born on April 23, 1953 in Niles to the late John and Barbara Skalla. He is also preceded in death by his brother, David Skalla and sister, Michelle Hively....

Sep 15, 2022

Larry Rubel Johnson, II, 51 of Niles passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 15, 2022.

Larry was born in South St. Paul Minnesota on August 3, 1971 to Larry R and Beverly Jean (Plew) Johnson.

Larry is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Lula Bell Johnson and...

Sep 4, 2022

Wendy Lynn Cretacci, 51 of Granger, passed away all too young.

Wendy was born on August 27, 1971 in Niles to Henry and Pamela (Dale) Mierlak.

She is preceded in death by her father, Henry.

Wendy is survived by her mother Pamela Mierlak of Buchanan, MI. Husband of 19 years, James...

Sep 3, 2022

Donna Joyce Ochenryder 89 of Niles, wife, mother, Grandmother and local historian, passed away early Saturday morning at Brentwood in Niles with her daughters at her side.

Donna was born in Niles on May 16, 1933 to the late Edward and Alice (Schau) Turtle. Donna is survived by her brother Joe Crocker, daughters Quin (David) Wright and...

Sep 3, 2022

Loren Thomas Hannan, Jr. 67, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Memorial Hospital.

Loren was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 30, 1955 to the late Loren Thomas, Sr and Joy Ann (Pierce) Hannan.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patty Blanchard.

Those left...

Sep 3, 2022

Barbara Jean Judy, 91 of Niles, passed away on Saturday September 3 with her family by her side.

Barbara was born on August 6, 1931 in Niles  to the late Robert J. and Leona M (Ritsema) Lamberton.

She is also preceded by her brothers, Robert Lamberton, Jr and James Lamberton.

On June 9,...

Sep 2, 2022

Cheryl Lynn Hurst, 60 of Olivet, MI, passed away at Hanson Hospice House in Stevensville on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Cheryl was born on February 16, 1962 in Carson City, Michigan to Robert and Juanita (Cortright) Brassell.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert and husband, William Patrick Hurst.

Cheryl is...

Aug 26, 2022

Errol Raymond Durkin, age 64 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, grillmaster, honorable veteran, and stay-at-home-dad died peacefully at 7:46 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on October 20, 1957 in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois to...

Aug 26, 2022

Paul William Rupp, age 94 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, business executive, golfer, and loyal fan of The Ohio State University died peacefully at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Woodland Terrace in Niles following a brief illness.  The family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staffs of...

Aug 24, 2022

Ivan Lee Shaw, Sr. age 49 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, son, brother, hard worker, amateur comedian, and family guy died altogether too young on Wednesday evening, August 24, 2022 in Edwardsburg, Michigan.

He was born on January 27, 1973 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Gary Dean Shaw, Sr. and Violet Marie Caswell.  He came to...

Aug 21, 2022

Fabern Wayne Sturgeon

April 26, 1946 – August 21, 2022

Fabern Wayne Sturgeon, 76 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph.

Wayne was born on April, 26, 1946 in Vilonia, AR to the late Richard and Dora (Phillips) Sturgeon

Wayne is also...

Aug 21, 2022

Julie Ann Crocker

August 1, 1949 – August 21, 2022

Julie Ann Crocker, 73 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, Michigan.

Julie was born on August 1, 1949 in Niles, Michigan to the late Dillard and Dorothy (Beck) Crocker.

She is...

Aug 20, 2022

Nancy Ann Todd, 78 of Niles, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph.

Nancy was born on July 25, 1944 in Kenosha, WI to the late Glen and Helen Turner.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Jennifer Todd of Tucson, AZ and her son Robert Todd of Vandalia, OH. She...

Aug 19, 2022

Burl K. Boyer, 83, of Haines City, Florida passed away on August 19, 2022. Burl was born on November 5,1938 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Kenneth Boyer and Marguerite Inglerite Boyer. Burl proudly served our country in the US Marines Corps from 1958 to 1961 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal and received the Good Conduct Medal, 1st award. Burl worked for The Michigan Department of Transportation, Maintenance Division for 25 years, retiring in...