Obituaries

Oct 25, 2021

Jimmy Ray Ashley, age 60 years formerly of Niles, Michigan, brother, uncle, step-father, and friend died unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021 of natural causes in his current hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan.

He was born on February 10, 1961 in Niles to Elmer N. and Lenora M. (Forkum) Ashley, and was graduated...

Oct 23, 2021

Jo Ann Turtle Flock, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, friend, and committed follower of Jesus, completed her longtime journey to meet Jesus face-to-face, leaving this world October 23, 2021 with family gathered around in her beloved Agape Hidden Valley.

In addition to family, Jo’s passions were Jesus and...

Oct 22, 2021

Jeana Barbara Friesen, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, baker, cook, and lighthouse fan died unexpectedly, but peacefully at 3:44 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 in her recliner at her home following a week-long illness.

She was born on May 31, 1942 in Paw Paw, Michigan to Herbert C...

Oct 21, 2021

Mandy L. Havert, 51 of Nappanee, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Mandy was born on October 21, 1970 in Kendallville, IN to the late Jack and Karen Wirick.

On May 10, 1997 in Rome City, IN, Mandy married Nik Havert who survives.

Mandy is survived by her husband, Nik, and their...

Oct 21, 2021

Alice Charlotte Frucci, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, faithful Lutheran, cook, and baker died peacefully at 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 with her son at her bedside at StoryPoint Senior Living in Granger, Indiana following a long and blessed life.

She was born on July 17, 1926...

Oct 10, 2021

Morris Lee Dahl

April 10, 1926 – October 10, 2021

Morris Lee Dahl went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Buchanan, MI.

Mr. Dahl was born on April 10, 1926 to Lester and Bertha Dahl...

Oct 8, 2021

John Williams Bowles, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, fisherman, honorable veteran, and devout Catholic died peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

Oct 8, 2021

Tammy Jo Vankirk, age 58 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, companion, camper, and tax specialist died peacefully at 1:35 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 with her family gathered around her bed at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on June 12, 1963 in...

Oct 8, 2021

Chasity Marie Stanfill, 19 of Niles, passed away after sustaining injuries in a car accident on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Chasity was born on October 31, 2001 in Niles to Roger and Missi (Hamilton) Stanfill.

She is survived by her parents, her boyfriend, Daniel Deltoro, brothers, Christopher Albright, II, Little Roger Stanfill, sisters, Joshlyn Gross,...

Oct 4, 2021

Joseph Elliott Ferguson, age 53 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, son, carpenter, deer hunter, and friend died unexpectedly, but of natural causes on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born on December 7, 1967 in Niles to Joe L. and Mara Lou (Elliott) Ferguson, and was graduated from Niles...

Oct 4, 2021

Lenora Frieda Gulbranson, age 96 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, aunt, devout Lutheran, cook, and flower enthusiast died peacefully at 10:43 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice staff.

She was born on April...

Oct 1, 2021

Kent Herrmann, 55 of Niles passed away at University of Michigan Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kent was born on June 27, 1966 in South Bend to Edwin (Skip) and Sharon (Warstler) Herrmann.

He is preceded in death by both of his grandparents, his Uncle, Lavon (Hermie) Herrmann and his brother, Kirk Herrmann....

Sep 30, 2021

James Peter Herrmann, 71 of Niles, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Jim was born on June 9, 1950 in Niles to the late Victor and Hilda Herrmann.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Mindy Marie Herrmann and his sister, Rita Ann Kenny.

On November...

Sep 25, 2021

Mr. Terry Lynn Wagner, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, poker player, fisherman, and wrestling fan died peacefully at 12:41 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles following an extended illness.  Terry’s family elected to enhance the lives of others through tissue donation to Eversight, the Michigan eye...

Sep 21, 2021

Thomas Edward Nowicki, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, hard worker, fun partier, and devoted caregiver died peacefully at 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac, Michigan following a battle against cancer.

He was born on January 27, 1955 in Smith's Creek,...

Sep 15, 2021

Walter Lee “Dub” Jones, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, outdoorsman, gardener, and winning euchre player died peacefully at 2:07 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on January 5, 1936 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Frank B. and Mary...

Sep 13, 2021

NILES, MI - Sharon was a dearly loved, generous and kind-hearted soul who was born on October 18, 1941 to Howard and Mildred Burns.  Her childhood was spent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and she studied at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee where she earned a BS in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics.

After marrying Carl Gerard Peeters on June...

Sep 12, 2021

Cheyenne Lee West, infant daughter of Dustin Michael and Ashly Nicole (Mitchell) West of Berrien Springs, Michigan died unexpectedly just before her birth at 8:21 a.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Michigan.

Ashly has been aware of Cheyenne for most of the past thirty-three weeks, and remembers...

Sep 12, 2021

William Raymond Schrader, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, educator, traveler, and gardener died peacefully at 3:46 a.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.  He spent his last days with family and friends gathered at his bedside.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate...

Sep 12, 2021

Alexander Steven Wells, age 35 years of Dowagiac, Michigan, husband, father, son, brother, truck driver, and golfer died peacefully at 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 with his family gathered around his bedside at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an eleven month battle against cancer.  His family is grateful for the kind and...