Dennis Deane Shirk
Mar 19, 2026
Dennis Shirk, 77, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
His life began on August 20, 1948, in Grundy Center, Iowa, the fourth of six children born to Delbert and Betty Shirk. On April 14, 1969, Dennis married the love of his life, Rosemary Siemens, in Garwin, Iowa. Together, they built a beautiful life defined by devotion...
Danielle "Dani" Kristen Kirtdoll
Mar 15, 2026
Danielle “Dani” Kristen Kirtdoll, 41, of South Bend, Indiana, died peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Danielle came into this world on March 20, 1984, in Niles, Michigan, the first born of Warren Watson and Tracey Toney. She married Chris Kirtdoll on January 29, 2010, in Cassopolis, Michigan.
Danielle was a devoted and loving wife and mother, and she cherished every...
Earl Norman Hansen
Mar 13, 2026
Earl Norman Hansen, 99, of Niles, died peacefully, Friday, March 13, 2026. His life began January 14, 1927 in Stanton, Michigan the third of three born to Harold and Jessie Hansen.
Earl graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1945. He then went on to serve his country in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. Shortly after, he married...
Lucia Janet Hendershott
Mar 11, 2026
Lucia (Brothers) Hendershott, 94, of Niles, died peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began May 10, 1931 in Niles, Michigan, the fifth of six children born to Edward and Cecelia Brothers.
Lucia Brothers attended Niles High School until 1948 when she married Ralph W. Hendershott November 13, in Saint Joseph Michigan. She had several...
Douglas Allen Horein
Mar 10, 2026
Douglas Allen Horein, 67, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in his home after an extended illness.
His life began February 23, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana to Terry L. and Kathryn “Kay” E. Horein, who preceded him in death.
Doug graduated from Penn High School and spent much of his life working in construction. He began his career...
Bill Cramer
Mar 3, 2026
William Lloyd “Bill” Cramer, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, accountant, fisherman, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ died at 6:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 with his family gathered around at his home, following a long fight against Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born on July 5, 1940 in Niles to Edwin W. and Wilma L. (Myers)...
Kenneth Richard Reed
Feb 19, 2026
Kenneth Richard Reed 76, of Niles, died Thursday, February 19, 2026.
His life began September 9, 1949, in Niles Michigan, one of six children born to George and Donna Reed.
Kenneth proudly served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1973. He was a hard worker and proud Navy sailor. He was stubborn, creative, smart, and passionate. He enjoyed woodworking; making...
Deborah Jeanne Bookout
Feb 15, 2026
Deborah Jeanne Bookout, 61, of Niles, died Sunday, February 15, 2026. Her life began February 10, 1965 in Findlay Ohio, one of two children born to Mel and Lesley Bookout.
Debbie graduated from Niles High School in 1983. Following high-school she moved to New York and worked in retail management. She later moved back to Niles, working in the insurance industry....
M. Diane Weiser
Feb 11, 2026
M. Diane Weiser, 67, of Edwardsburg, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Her life began January 24, 1959 in Niles, Michigan one of six children born to Otis Lintz and Delores Frantz. She married George Elmer Weiser, Jr. July 2, 1983 in Niles, Michigan. He preceded her in death.
Diane loved playing games on her phone, shopping, animals, and taking walks with her...
Marty W. Liggett
Feb 6, 2026
Marty Wayne Liggett, 85, of Niles, died peacefully Friday, February 6, 2026.
His life began March 4, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana the child of Cecil and Marjorie Liggett. He married Diane Fougerousse March 12, 1960 in the First Presbyterian Church in Niles.
Marty’s claim to fame was that he lost to Milt Pappas one to nothing despite throwing a no hitter....
Lou Ann DeVall
Feb 6, 2026
Lou Ann (Hart) DeVall passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by family at home.
Lou Ann was born on December 7, 1939, the youngest of five children born to Dr. Russell Hart and Frances Hart. She is survived by her brother Wayne Hart and sister-in-law Jean Anne Hart, her sister-in-law Marie Miller, and her late husband’s twin sister, Carol (Charlie)...
William C. Poznanski
Feb 5, 2026
William C. Poznanski, age 81, was born April 7, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, and passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by family and love.
He is survived by his three sons, Eric (Krissi) Poznanski of Granger, Indiana, William T. (Roberta) Poznanski of Portage, Indiana, and Daniel (Christine) Poznanski of Opelika, Alabama; seven grandchildren, Sophia (Brandon) Oliver, Derek Needs-Poznanski,...
Lazell Davis
Feb 4, 2026
Lazell Gordon Davis, 92, of Niles, Michigan, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family at the Ernestine M. Raclin House Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana.
He was born October 23, 1933, in New Troy, Michigan, to Lloyd and Marion H. (Guess) Davis. He moved to Niles as...
Terry Lee Severinghaus
Jan 28, 2026
Terry Lee Severinghaus, 79, of Hersey, MI passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Niles, Mchigan after a 2-year battle with leukemia surrounded by his family. Terry was born on July 27, 1946, in South Haven, Michigan to Gerald and Bertha (Bird) Severinghaus.
Terry was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and everyone who knew him considered him a friend. He cherished...
Danny Carpenter
Jan 27, 2026
Danny Carpenter, 74, of Niles, died peacefully January 27, 2026 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began February 20, 1951 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Danny was the youngest of sixteen children born to Orville and Agnes Carpenter. He married Sandra Ullmer on December 16, 1968.
Danny was a natural born artist. He enjoyed woodworking, painting and drawing. Danny and Sandy...
Pastor Ed Villalba
Jan 19, 2026
Pastor Edward Villalba, age 84, formerly of Niles, Michigan and Granger, Indiana, most recently resided in Kingsley, MI. Ed, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor to pastors, counselor, woodworker, and Michigan fan, died peacefully in his home on Monday, January 19th, with his family around him after an extended battle with cancer. His family is grateful for the kind...
Dawn Lintz
Jan 13, 2026
Dawn Lintz, 68, of Niles, died peacefully January 13, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began February 17, 1957 in South Bend, the youngest of four born to Donald and Mildred Ward.
Dawn was a strong- woman, who loved, and was devoted to her family. She enjoyed watching racing, especially her son and husband. Dawn took every...
Carol Ann Engdahl
Jan 12, 2026
Carol Ann Engdahl, 93, of Niles, died January 12, 2026 in her home. Her life began, January 17, 1932 in Niles, Michigan the third of nine born to Lewis and Bessie Webber.
Carol graduated in 1950 from Dowagiac High School. She married the love of her life, Ernest “Bud” Engdahl, November 29, 1952. After getting married, she worked for Simplicity Patterns...
Joyce Louise Whalen
Jan 10, 2026
Joyce Louise Whalen, 94, of Bradenton, Florida died Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Her life began January 4, 1932 in Richmond, Indiana the second of four children born to Frank and Christine Lang. She married Donald Whalen in May 17, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana. After forty-four year of marriage, he preceded her in death in April of 1997.
Throughout her life, Joyce worked...
Robert Wolgemuth
Jan 10, 2026
Robert David Wolgemuth, age 77, left his earthly body and entered into the presence of Christ on January 10, 2026, following a brief but intense battle with complications from pneumonia.
Born February 28, 1948, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, to Samuel and Grace Wolgemuth, Robert grew up in a vibrant Christian home and came to faith at his mother’s knee as a young...
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