Obituaries

Mark Paulsen

Aug 31, 2020

Mark Richard Paulsen, age 62 years, husband, stepfather, brother, honorable veteran, electrician, and astronomer died peacefully Monday morning, August 31, 2020 at his home in Niles, Michigan following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

He was...

Katherine Butterworth

Aug 27, 2020

Katherine Linn Butterworth, age 90 years, mother, grandmother, sister, caregiver, decorator, and casino frequent visitor died peacefully on Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 with family gathered around at her home in Niles, Michigan.

She was born on April 4, 1930 in Niles, Michigan to William and Amy (Harold) Linn, and was graduated from Niles High School.  She...

Dorothy Booth

Aug 23, 2020

Dorothy J. Booth, beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt passed away peacefully in the company of her close family on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after a prolonged illness. Dorothy was born on February 9, 1942 to Victor L. Booth and Annabelle Booth (Archer). She was one of four siblings.

Dorothy was a graduate of...

Larry Miller, Jr.

Aug 18, 2020

Larry E. Miller, Jr.47 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Niles.

Larry was born on November 1, 1972 in South Bend to Larry and Carolyn (Smole) Miller.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry, Sr.

On January 3, 2020 Larry married Nancy D. Cambron in...

Lavon Herrmann

Aug 15, 2020

LaVon Dale “Ron” or “Hermie” Herrmann, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Saturday morning, August 15, 2020 at his home.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

He was born on July 12, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana...

Elmer Sherman

Aug 14, 2020

Elmer Edgar Sherman, age 98 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, honorable veteran, scout, auto restorer, and Notre Dame fan died peacefully at 11:12 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020 with his family gathered around at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac, Michigan following a brief illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care...

Frederick Schaller

Aug 12, 2020

Frederick George Schaller, 86, of Sarasota, Florida, passed to his rest on August 12, 2020, in Niles, Michigan. His loved ones were able to pay tribute before he passed.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 31, 1934, the fourth of five children, to Katherine and John Schaller, both German speaking immigrants...

Olive Phillips

Aug 7, 2020

Olive Beatrice Phillips, 96 of Niles, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Riveridge Manor in Niles.

Olive was born in London England on January 29, 1924.

On February 20, 1945 she married William Franklin Phillips who passed away in 1987.

Olive is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William...

Mathew Panozzo, Jr.

Aug 6, 2020

Mathew Armondo Panozzo, Jr., age 51 years, father, son, brother, EMT, Italian cook, and astronomer died unexpectedly while visiting friends in Niles, Michigan on Wednesday, August 5, 2020

He was born on July 3, 1969 in South Bend, Indiana to Mathew and Margaret J. (Tennison) Panozzo, Sr.  He was graduated from Niles High...

John Polega

Jul 28, 2020

John Joseph Polega , age 14 from Stevensville, Michigan son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, and faithful Catholic died peacefully at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 with family gathered around at the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan (well cared for by all his nurses and doctors) following a long battle against...

Nicholas Reed

Jul 23, 2020

Nicholas John Reed, 33 of Cassopolis passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Nick was born on July 3, 1987 in South Bend to Michael and Kari (Knauf) Reed.

On June 30, 2017 Nick married Brittany Dickinson who survives.

Nick is survived by his wife Brittany, his parents Michael...

Merril Ness

Jul 22, 2020

Merril William Ness, 89 of Niles passed away on Wednesday, July 22 in the Chalet of Niles.

Merril was born on September 5, 1930 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

On May 26, 1951 he married Helen M. Druschke who survives.

Merril is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Milton Ness.

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Kathy (Maddox) Kile

Jul 21, 2020

Kathy Kile, age 72 years, wife, mom, “Auntie,” “Grandma Kathy” and friend to all passed away on July 21, 2020.

Kathy was born on August 23, 1947 in Muncie, Indiana as one of five children to John and Marguerite Maddox.  The family moved to Niles in 1951. Attending St. Mary’s Church and Elementary...

Timothy Munday Ii

Jul 19, 2020

Timothy J. Munday, II 29 of Sodus suddenly passed away on July 19 2020.

Tim was born on January 8, 1991 in Berrien Center to Timothy and Laura Munday.

Tim is survived by his Mother Laura Munday of Sodus, his Father Timothy J. (Laura) Munday.  He is also survived by the love of his life,...

Mary B. Powell

Jul 17, 2020

Mary Powell, wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, community volunteer and supporter, Republican, champion bridge player, and one of Niles’ grand ladies who attained the remarkable age of 103 years died peacefully at 11:20 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow in Niles having never lost her joy in receiving guests.

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Tina Imus

Jul 15, 2020

Tina Marie Imus, age 49 years of Cassopolis, Michigan, sister, aunt, daughter, gardener, artist, vocalist, and decorator died peacefully at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with family gathered around at The Center for Hospice Care in Roseland, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on November 2, 1970 in Mishawaka,...

Sharon Shrider

Jun 29, 2020

Sharon Kaye Shrider, 73 of Niles passed away at home with her family by her side.

Kaye was born on February 16, 1947 in Robinson, Illinois to Milford and Margaret (Purcell) Sheese.

She is preceded in death by her father, Milford and an infant daughter.

On June 24, 1967 Kaye married Frederick W....

Jean Murphy

Jun 25, 2020

Jean E. Murphy, 100 formally of Niles, passed away on June 25, 2020 in the Timbers of Cass County.

Jean was born on March 6, 1920 in Detroit to the late Elwood and Bertine (Rogers) Comfort. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Ned and  Bruce Comfort

On October 10, 1941 in Albion,...

Daniel P. Konkey

Jun 19, 2020

Daniel Paul Konkey of Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame, Indiana died peacefully in the early morning of Friday, June 19, 2020. Formerly of Niles, Michigan, Dan was a caring, loyal, and strong-willed man who achieved many great things over his ninety-two years. For those who knew Dan he was the model of a life well-lived. He...

Leann Temple

Jun 17, 2020

Leann Christine Fisher Temple, age 56 years of Niles, sister, aunt, cousin, and animal lover passed away at 3:14 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana from complications of injuries suffered in a house fire on May 17, 2020.

She was born on January 25, 1964 in...