Obituaries

Sep 8, 2021

Iden Boyd Wilken, 74 formally of Niles, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Iden was born in Niles on March 8, 1947 to the late Almond and Beulah Wilken.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, his sisters, Diana Wilken-Chorba and Myrna Wilken, as well as his brothers,...

Sep 6, 2021

Catherine Ann Temple, 69 of Berrien Center passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph.

Catherine was born on April, 22, 1952 in Niles to the late Clarence and Lu Pfeil.

Surviving relatives include her children; Mark (Megan) Bussler of Bellevue, NE, George (Karen) Grunert of Albany, KY, Robert...

Sep 3, 2021

Laurence Michael Fitzgerald, age 92 years, formerly of Buchanan, Michigan, Father, grandfather, great-grandfather,  runner, bicyclist, Honorable Veteran, and “Always a Marine, Oorah!”, died peacefully Friday evening, September 3, 2021 with his family gathered around his bed at the home of his daughter, Sheila and son in law, Wayne Porter. in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.  His family is...

Aug 25, 2021

Donald B. Flewelling, 92 of Niles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Don was born on October 21, 1928, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Lorne and Kathleen Flewelling.

After growing up in Toronto, Don went on to serve in the U.S. Army Airborne. He was honorably discharged in 1947 as a Veteran of...

Aug 20, 2021

Ralph V. Kinney, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan, died Friday, August 20, 2021. He is survived by his wife Priscilla, his children David (& Debra) Kinney, Douglas (& Kimberly) Kinney, Marjorie (& Robert) Makuch, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His brothers Craig and Charles preceded Ralph.

After graduating with degrees in engineering, Ralph worked for...

Aug 18, 2021

Robert A. Yudis, 89 of Niles, passed away on August 18, 2021 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital.

Bob was born on July18, 1932 in Chicago.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his two children, Mark and Stephen Yudis.

Bob is survived by his wife Sara and his sister Virginia Little of...

Aug 17, 2021

Sandy Ellsworth Sherrick, age 70 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, and stylist died peacefully at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care of the hospice staff.

She was born on October 29, 1950 in...

Aug 13, 2021

Everett Laverne (Buddy) Robbins Jr., age 78 years, of South Bend, IN, went to meet his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2021, in his home surrounded by family.

Buddy was born on July 19, 1943 to Everett Laverne Robbins Sr. and Betty Noreen Robbins in Springfield, IL and was the oldest of four children. He was...

Aug 13, 2021

Kenneth Richard Deka, age 73 years, former longtime South Bend, Indiana Westsider died peacefully at 11:27 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021 with his family gathered around at his home in Niles, Michigan following a brief illness.  The family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home....

Aug 3, 2021

Greta Darlene Hoisington, age 89, passed away peacefully August 3, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida, where she lived with her daughter Lori and son-in-law Chico.

Greta was born in St. Cloud, MN, to Arthur Benjamin and Eva Lenora (Wescott) Olson, and lived her early years in Clearwater, MN. Greta told many stories about her beloved Clearwater, and of...

Aug 2, 2021

Anna L. Shelton, age 91 years, of Berrien Springs, Michigan died at 8:25 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on August 18, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa to Fritz August and Hedwig Henrietta (Henning) Nitz. She attended East High School in Sioux City...

Jul 31, 2021

Mark Charles Gulbranson, age 60 years of South Bend, Indiana, father, grandfather, brother, Notre Dame fan, outdoorsman, and seeker of solitude died a bit unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 31, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following an extended illness.  He was quietly grateful for those who provided his care including his sister, Trudy whose daily...

Jul 25, 2021

Kenton Edward Smallwood, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, son, brother, and outdoorsman died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2021 while visiting his summer home in Roscommon, Michigan.

He was born on July 29, 1951 in Niles to Blair E. and Barbara J. (Welsher) Walter.  Sadly, Blair died when Kent was...

Jul 20, 2021

Laura Joyce Clark, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, gunsmith, cook, and traveler died peacefully at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice staff.

She was born on December...

Jul 18, 2021

Virginia Ann “Ginny” Sriver, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, equestrienne, and adventurer died peacefully at 6:01 a.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021 with her family gathered around her bedside at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring...

Jul 13, 2021

Michael Reynolds, 72 of South Bend, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Mike was born on June 14, 1949 in Connersville, IN to the late Garrett and Edith (Grove) Reynolds.

On August 16, 1969 in Harris Prairie Church, he married Susan Tharp who survives.

Those left to cherish...

Jul 6, 2021

Dora M. Gross, 88, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday July 6 after a lengthy illness.

Dora was born on March 20, 1933 in Niles to the late Cecil and Bessie (Fulkerth) Hart.

On July 12, 1951 in Buchanan she married Robert Gross who passed away in 1992.

She is also preceded in...

Jun 30, 2021

Willie B. Nolen was born on July 1, 1930 in Winona, Mississippi to Isabell Nolen.  Willie B was raised by his maternal grandmother, Susie Larry.  On June 30, 2021 Willie B pulled off mortality and put on immortality, making his transition to his heavenly home.

Willie was a veteran of the United States Army where he served...

Jun 28, 2021

Barbara Ann Voss, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, traveler, reader, and cook died peacefully at 12:10 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021 with her family gathered around her bedside at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care of the staff of Caring Circle Hospice...

Jun 28, 2021

Oscar E. Davis, Sr. 87 of Niles passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Oscar was born on December 17, 1933 in Coffeeville, MS to the late Oscar E. and Agnes (Tart) Davis, Sr.

Oscar had honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy.   On September 28, 1957 in Niles, he married Phyllis Vance who...