Obituaries

Nov 4, 2020

Janice Margaret Steele Schuelke, age 63 years, proud mother, sister, friend, community volunteer, hiker, and organizer died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, November 4, 2020 at her home, of natural causes.

She was born on July 30, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to John E. and Joanna J. (Lilly) Steele and graduated from Mercy High School...

Oct 30, 2020

Helen C. Henderson, age 91 years, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, wife, mother, grandmother, educator, proud Ukrainian, and devout Christian died at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 with her husband at her side at their home in Niles, Michigan

Helen Henderson, née Helen Catherine Billick, was born in Chicago, Illinois on January...

Oct 28, 2020

David Lee Downs of Niles, Michigan age 73 years, 11 months, and 30 days, husband, father, grandfather, golfer, baseball fan, and devout Democrat died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 while returning home from his birthday’s eve party with family.

He was born on October 29, 1946 in Portage, Michigan to Gordon and...

Oct 23, 2020

Ronald Lee Rosenthal, age 75 years, husband, father, grandfather, machinist, outdoorsman, and family champion chess player died at 11:05 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020 with family gathered around at his home in Niles, Michigan following a brief illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and professional care offered by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice...

Oct 21, 2020

Georgiana Elinor McKinley Timm Miars, (age 91) of Niles, Michigan, Niles business owner, mother of eight, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 21,2020, at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles. Georgie was born on September 9,1929 in Michigan City, Indiana, to Clara Marie (Fethke) McKinley. Georgie’s father, George Dewey McKinley, passed away unexpectedly just before Georgie was born. When...

Oct 21, 2020

Joanne L. Fintze, age 91 years, wife, mother, grandmother, community service activist, and gardener died peacefully at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 with family around her at home in Niles, Michigan following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care offered by the staff of hospice.

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Oct 18, 2020

Robert F. Conway, age 77 years husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, veteran, runner, and car guy died peacefully at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2020 with family gathered around at his home in Niles, Michigan following a brief illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care offered by the hospice staff.

Oct 15, 2020

Robert Shely, Jr. 67, of Niles went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly, yet surrounded by his wife and kids on Thursday October 15, 2020 in Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Robert was born on July 30, 1953 in Kiskim Hungary.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Szucs, Sr....

Oct 14, 2020

Theresa Annette Deutscher, 62 of Eau Claire passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Theresa was born on September 23, 1958 to the late Ward and Mary Jo (Hartman) Deutscher in Niles Michigan.

Theresa is survived by her children; Joshua Deutscher of Eau Claire, Anna VanDerbeck of Berrien Springs, Tanya (Cory) Penister...

Oct 11, 2020

Carol Ann Gillispie, 74 of Niles passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI.

Carol was born on June 4, 1946 in Elkhart, IN to the late Norman and Georganna (Grandstaff) Kneile.

On August 14, 1970 in Elkhart she married Jim Gillispie who survives. Carol is also survived...

Oct 6, 2020

Stacey Ann Lintz, age 64 years, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, crayon artist, Chihuahua fan, and caring friend died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, October 6, 2020 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born on October 29, 1955 in Niles, Michigan to David E. and Joann M. (Dunahee) Miller, and was graduated from...

Oct 4, 2020

Audrey Ruth Morehouse, 92 of Niles, passed away at home on October 4, 2020.

Audrey was born on October 21, 1927 in South Bend to the late Harry and Hazel (Saddison) Allison.

On October 21, 1954 in Niles she married Robert Morehouse who precedes her in death.

Audrey is preceded in death by...

Oct 3, 2020

Mary Steele of Niles, Michigan passed away on Oct 3, 2020. Arrangements are being completed and will soon be announced.

Sep 28, 2020

Floyd Hojara, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, homebuilder, trader, and Volkswagen tinkerer died peacefully at 4:01 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Buchanan Meadows following an extended illness.

He was born on June 14, 1929 in Cassopolis, Michigan to Stanley “Steve” and Anna (Maleck) Hojara, and attended Niles...

Sep 24, 2020

Kenneth H. Jones, 94 of Niles passed away at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Ken was born on October 19, 1925 in Bridgeton, MI to the late Einar and Alma (Carlson) Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary and his sister Charlotte Krupp and...

Sep 23, 2020

Henry Earl West, age 67 years, father, grandfather, brother, Lions fan, Motown aficionado, and neat freak died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, September 23, 2020 of natural causes at his home in Niles, Michigan.

He was born on January 30, 1953 in Niles to Roosevelt and Etha G. (Black) West, Sr. and was graduated from...

Sep 22, 2020

Irene Lucille Leamon, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grand -, great-, and great-great-grandmother, scout leader, traveler, and cheesecake artist died peacefully at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following a brief illness.

She was born on September 2, 1928 in Niles to Cleveland D....

Sep 19, 2020

Matilda C. “Mutt” Jones, 83 of Niles, passed away at her home surrounded by family. Mutt was born in

Niles on October 25, 1936 to the late William and Emma (Wesner) Schlutt. She is preceded in death by

her parents and her brothers; Elvin, Louis, Nelson, Edward and Carl Schlutt and her sisters, Shirley

Sep 13, 2020

Emma Maude McCarty, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, hospital volunteer, bridge enthusiast, and Lutheran Funeral Lunch Lady died peacefully Sunday morning at her home in Niles, Michigan with her family present, just ten days short of her 98th birthday following a brief illness.

She was born on September 23, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jacob...

Sep 7, 2020

Donald George Ball, age 83 years, husband, brother, uncle, machinist, traveler, and provider to many cats died unexpectedly Monday night of Labor Day 2020 (September 7) of natural causes while walking in the backyard of his house in Niles, Michigan.

He was born on January 15, 1937 in Skane Township, Minnesota (population 51,...