Obituaries

Dec 8, 2021

Roger Dale Batton, age 72 years of Three Oaks, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, dog-lover, traveler, and storyteller, died peacefully at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, with family gathered at his bedside at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

Roger was born on November 14, 1949 in Berrien...

Dec 5, 2021

Tebel Robert Kern, infant son of Tyler and Amelia Kern of Berrien Springs, Michigan died just moments prior to his birth at 8:25 a.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Michigan.

While Tebel’s parents were aware of him for most of the past twenty weeks, Amelia was...

Dec 5, 2021

Yetive Ialanda “Puzzle” Carr, age 95 years formerly of Niles, Michigan, mother, sister, and family matriarch died peacefully at 5:36 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home in Cassopolis, Michigan following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by her three nieces, Jennifer, Kathy, and Marcia during the...

Nov 30, 2021

Charlotte Cole, 71 of Niles, passed away after a brief illness.

Charlotte was born on October 31, 1950 in Hazard KY to the late Cloyd and Josephine (Collins) Lockard.

On September 20, 1969 in Jackson, KY she married Ronnie Cole who survives.

Charlotte is also survived by her brother Mitchell (Joyce) Lockard of...

Nov 29, 2021

Kristin Ann Campbell, 47 of Niles passed away after a courageous battle against cancer with her family by her side.

Kristin was born on May 12, 1974 in Niles to Howard “Duffy” and Kathy (Stover) Huttenstine.

She is preceded in death by her father and her brother Denny Peters.

On October 9, 2010...

Nov 28, 2021

Linda Louella Ashley, 71 of Mishawaka, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Golden Living Center in Mishawaka.

Linda was born on November 12, 1950 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Lenora (Forkum) Ashley. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father 3 brothers, Tillman, Donald and Jimmy Ashley and her grandson Nathanielle Walter.

Linda...

Nov 27, 2021

Michael Allen Cheney, 62 of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Ascension Borgess Kalamazoo on Saturday November 27 after a brief illness. In 1979 he graduated with his GED from Niles. After graduating from school he married the love of his life, Kelly (True) Cheney. Michael went on to work in the Weld Shop at Georgie Boy Manufacturing. He...

Nov 22, 2021

Eva Joyce Quick, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, seamstress, reader, and Southern Lady died peacefully at 10:31 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 with family gathered around her bedside at Buchanan Meadows following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Buchanan Meadows...

Nov 19, 2021

Gary Michael “Mick” Holmes, age 35 years of Berrien Springs, Michigan, father, son, brother, gardener, reader, and master of the smoker grill died peacefully at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on February 23, 1986 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Gary O....

Nov 16, 2021

Nancilee “Nancy” Adams of Niles passed away Nov. 16, 2021. Nancy was born in Chicago on June 11, 1946. She was the daughter of James Caryl and Beryl Jean (Kitch) Adams. Nancy loved to play euchre and always tried for the big win at casinos. She loved her feline family. Nancy is survived by a brother. Rich (Dawn) Adams...

Nov 15, 2021

Simone Bird of Niles, Michigan passed away at the age of 94 on November 15th, 2021.

Simone was born February 14th, 1927 in Tilbury Township, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Camiel and Sidone Derynck.. On July 30th, 1949 she married Harvey P Bird who survives.  Simone was a loving wife and mother who loved flowers, nature and...

Nov 14, 2021

Kenneth Michael Coleman

June 9, 1949 – November 14. 2021

Kenneth ‘Mike’ Coleman, 72 of Stevensville passed away after a lengthy illness in St. Francis Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana.

Mike was born on June 9, 1949 to the late Kenneth D. and Catherine (Jones) Coleman in Urbana, Ohio.

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Nov 9, 2021

Virgil Raymond Felhauer, age 94 years, of South Bend, Indiana died at 12:03 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a brief illness.

He was born on March 28, 1927 in Niles, Michigan to Albert and Ruby H. (Horner) Felhauer, and was graduated from Niles High School. ...

Nov 3, 2021

Gary Michael Simmons, Sr., age 70 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, son, brother, honorable veteran, outdoorsman, and free spirit died peacefully at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with family gathered at his bedside at his home following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice...

Nov 2, 2021

Helen Madge Ness, 89 of Niles passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the Chalet of Niles.

Helen was born on January 11, 1932 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

On May 26, 1951 she married Merril W. Ness, who preceded her in death after 69 years of marriage.

She is survived by her...

Nov 2, 2021

Elloise ‘Ellie’ Charlotte Deibler, 91, formerly of Niles, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home in Portage, Michigan.

Ellie was born on February 25, 1930 in Benton Harbor, MI and was the daughter of the late John and Lydia Schlundt Lute.

Ellie started working for...

Oct 29, 2021

Elmer Rudolph Gaedtke, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, honorable veteran, manufacturing engineer, and Great Lakes boater died peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at The Chalet of Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on January 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph C. and Anna...

Oct 29, 2021

Jenny Haden, 48 of Niles, passed away on Friday, October 29 in Spectrum Lakeland Health in Niles.

Jenny was born on June 29, 1973 in Niles, to Forrest and Marilyn Murphy.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother William Murphy.

On August 26, 1995 at Frist Baptist Church she...

Oct 26, 2021

The Rev. Robert Allan Poage, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, church leader, and follower of Jesus died to this world at 2:27 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles, shedding his increasingly frustrating earthly shell, and achieving his long-anticipated appointment to meet Jesus face-to-face.

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Oct 26, 2021

Linda ‘Susie’ True, 52 of Dowagiac, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Spectrum Lakeland Health in St. Joseph.

Susie was born early on April 1, 1969 and left us too soon.  However, Susie lived on what became known as ‘Susie-time’.

Susie had many passions in life. She enjoyed...