Obituaries

Jan 5, 2021

Edward B. Camp, 80, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 in Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.

Edward was born on February 14th, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI. Edward was raised in Niles by his parents, G. Joseph and Eileen Camp. Early in life, Edward learned the value of a strong work...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles Joseph LaSata, 98, of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and lawyer for all, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 1, 2021 with his wife Julia and three children gathered at his side. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by “The Ladies” and by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home....

Dec 31, 2020

Jack Frederick Smith, age 70 years, of Buchanan, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, veteran, railroader, and outdoorsman died peacefully at 5:20 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 with his family gathered around at his home following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the skilled and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

Dec 28, 2020

Beverly J. Thomas, 87 of Niles, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Beverly was born on February 28, 1933 in Niles to the late Fred and Ruth (Savley) Clay.

On June 18, 1960 in Niles, she married Gerald Lee Thomas who passed away on August 7, 2017.

Dec 27, 2020

Patsy Marjorie “Pat” Whisenant, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, sister, quilter, crafter, and Hallmark movie fan died peacefully at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020 with her family at her bedside in her home following a brief illness.

She was born on March 23, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana...

Dec 26, 2020

Lynn Marie Ballew, age 65 years of Niles, Michigan, sister, aunt, crafter, walker, and lover of peanut butter and people suffered an unexpected illness last Tuesday and died Saturday afternoon, December 26, 2020 with family at her side at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.  Her family chose to enhance and extend several lives through the Indiana Donor Network....

Dec 24, 2020

Dorothy Dewey, 75 of Niles, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Dorothy was born on October 10, 1945 in Niles, MI to the late Walter and Millie (Walters) Pickens.

She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings; David and V.R. ‘Bud’ Pickens, Virginia Pickens, Pat Unger, Pearl Spansail, Betty VanKirk and Mary Hartman...

Dec 19, 2020

Marion May Patrick, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, cook, star dancer, and elite archer died peacefully at 8:22 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care given by the staff of Brentwood.

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Dec 16, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Mace, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in New Albany, IN.

Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville, IN and former member of Wesley United Methodist in Niles, MI.  A dedicated member of both churches, Mary sang in the choirs and served on the food committees. ...

Dec 7, 2020

Mary June Parker, 83 of Dowagiac passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 with her family by her side.

Mary was born on June 14, 1937 in Cassopolis to the late Ralph and Annabelle (Goodman) True.

On December 9, 1967 in Niles, she married Gary Parker who preceded her in death.

She is...

Dec 6, 2020

Goldean West, age 71 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, tennis enthusiast, reader,  fashionista and fervent liberal, died peacefully at 5:36 a.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following a brief illness.

She was born on January 18, 1949 in Catron, Missouri to...

Dec 5, 2020

Donald Gene Salyards, age 89 years, died peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Heritage Point in Mishawaka, Indiana following a brief illness. His family is forever grateful for the outstanding care and kindness provided to him by the Heritage Point staff and the dedicated nurses of Heartland Hospice. We also want to express the greatest appreciation...

Dec 3, 2020

Gail Ann Seastrom, age 60 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, kind soul, sweet spirit, and high-speed died peacefully at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 with family gathered around at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.  Her family chose to enhance the lives of others through a gift of tissue to Vision...

Dec 1, 2020

George Dean Bushey, age 88 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan died peacefully at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 with his family gathered around at Beacon Hill at Eastgate in Grand Rapids, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on September 18, 1932 in South Bend, IN to Albert and Tressie (Weaver)....

Nov 29, 2020

Noah Zachius Reed, infant son of Katie Botelho Reed of Dowagiac, Michigan had unexpectedly died prior to his birth at 12:54 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Michigan.

He was best known to his mother, Katie who experienced Noah as a very active child for much of...

Nov 22, 2020

John Richard Reed, D.O. age 73 years of Niles, Michigan, friend, physician, and world-renowned daffodil hybridizer died peacefully at 12:11 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

He was born on December 3, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana to Milton Omer and Gertrude...

Nov 22, 2020

Kathryn A. Mayberry, 76 of Niles passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Kathryn was born in Niles to the late Milton and Edwina (Kujawa) Egmer.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Larry and brothers, Jim, Tom and Eugene Egmer and her sister Margaret.

Kathryn is survived by her...

Nov 20, 2020

Barbara Ann Miltenberger, age 84 years, of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, banker, runner, and fair volunteer passed away at 4:13 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Riveridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Niles following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the months of care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at...

Nov 17, 2020

Frances Ruth Ort of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, hospital volunteer, golfer and bridge enthusiast died peacefully at 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Stevensville, Michigan.

99 years old, Frances was born on July 06, 1921 in Edwardsburg, Michigan to Louis M. and Elizabeth C....

Nov 15, 2020

William D. Parker, 74 of Niles, passed away at his home after an extended illness.

Bill was born on September 18, 1946 in Dowagiac, MI to the late John and Betty (Brown) Parker.

He is survived by his children; Lori (John) Watson of Jackson, MI and William Darren Parker of Niles, his grandson; John William...