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Patrick W. Carey

Patrick W. Carey

Dec 5, 2023

Patrick William Carey, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, aviation enthusiast, and computer hobbyist died peacefully at 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Buchanan Meadows in Buchanan, Michigan following a brief illness.

He was born on December 15, 1942 in Niles to William and Ruth (Valentine) Carey, and was graduated from Niles High School. ...

Richard L. Milewski

Richard L. Milewski

Nov 30, 2023

 

Richard Leonard Milewski, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, honorable Veteran, proud teamster, and bowler died peacefully at 8:40 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 with his family gathered around his bedside at Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born on January 19, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to Leonard...

Barbara Jo Christy

Barbara Jo Christy

Nov 30, 2023

 

Barbara Jo Christy, age 69 years of Berrien Springs, Michigan; mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister died peacefully at 10:25 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on February 26, 1954 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Robert E. and Edna M. (Bodtke) Zelmer, and was...

Carole Gurney

Carole Gurney

Nov 30, 2023

 

Carole Ann Gurney, age 78 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:22 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 with her family gathered at her bedside at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on July 21, 1945 in Niles to Charles W. and Dorothy I. (Kennish) Rudduck, and  graduated...

Patrick W. Mullen

Patrick W. Mullen

Nov 27, 2023

Patrick Walter Mullen, 89, died November 27, 2023. Mr. Mullen was born October 29, 1934 to Everett K. and Dorothy (Finnerty) Mullen, who have predeceased him in death. He was also predeceased in death by his only brother, Mike. Mr. Mullen, a bachelor, leaves no survivors.

Mr. Mullen, was an attorney. He was a graduate of the University of Detroit...

Stephen C. Biek

Stephen C. Biek

Nov 21, 2023

 

Stephen Charles Biek, age 77 years of Niles, Michigan; brother, uncle, neighbor, roofer, and fisherman died peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his home, unexpectedly, but of natural causes.

He was born on July 22, 2946 in Niles to Ray C. and Marie (Leary) Biek.  Sadly, his mother died during his birth, and he was raised by his...

Judy Lynn Tinkey Smith

Judy Lynn Tinkey Smith

Nov 17, 2023

 

Judy Lynn Tinkey Smith, age 78, of Clinton Township, Michigan (formerly of Niles), joined our Heavenly Father on the 17th of November after a brave and courageous struggle with dementia and kidney disease. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 24, 1944 to Kenneth and Jayne Tinkey. 

She is survived by her three children: Scott, Mark, and Robin...

Michelle Tubicsak

Michelle Tubicsak

Nov 13, 2023

 

Michelle Leigh Tubicsak, age 46 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, daughter, sister, traveler, softball player, and artist died peacefully at 4:48 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023 with her family gathered around her bed at her home after fighting a long illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care from the staff of Corewell Health...

Karri Preis

Karri Preis

Nov 11, 2023

 

Karri Ann Preis, age 47 years of Niles, Michigan; daughter, significant other, first responder, and animal lover died early Saturday morning, November 11, 2023 at Westwoods of Niles, following an extended illness.

She was born on August 27, 1976 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Stephen A. and Cherry A. (Smyrski) Preis, and was graduated from Berrien Springs High School. ...

Allegra E. Reed

Allegra E. Reed

Nov 10, 2023

 

Allegra E. “Aggie” Reed, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, housekeeper, gardener, and word puzzle fan died peacefully at 2:42 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on October 16, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Gustav W. H. and Josephine (Pietales) Grasenack,...

Debbie Ott-Romeo

Debbie Ott-Romeo

Nov 4, 2023

 

Deborah Sue Ott-Romeo, age 71 years of Buchanan, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, family photographer, caregiver, and party host died peacefully Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 with her family gathered around her bed at home following a very brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice.

She was...

Jeanette Marie Kiehl, RN

Jeanette Marie Kiehl, RN

Nov 2, 2023

 

Jeanette Marie Kiehl, RN, age 55 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2023 at her home.  Her family is grateful for the efforts of the first responders; and chose to extend and enhance the lives of others through Gift of Life Michigan.

She was born on July 16, 1968...

Andi Ether

Andi Ether

Oct 30, 2023

 

Andrea Lea Ether, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, sister, homeschooler, quilter, and follower of Jesus Christ died peacefully Monday evening, October 30, 2023 with her family gathered at her bedside at her home following an extended illness.

She was born on February 8, 1957 in Elkhart, Indiana to Glen E. and Carol M. (Thomas) Staples...

Linda Janice DeBroka

Linda Janice DeBroka

Oct 25, 2023

 

Linda Janice DeBroka, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, and sister died Wednesday afternoon, October 25, 2023 with her family gathered around at Center for Hospice in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on March 8, 1944 in Tinsman, Arkansas to Lawrence G. and Gladys A. (Payne) Bryant, and moved as a young...

Sandra Lynn Banacka

Sandra Lynn Banacka

Oct 25, 2023

 

Sandra Lynn Banacka, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, gardener, cook, and active church lady died Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023 with her family at her bedside at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on January 30, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana to Robert W. and...

Sirimas Sirisuth Snyder

Sirimas Sirisuth Snyder

Oct 25, 2023

 

Sirimas Sirisuth Snyder, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, physician, devout Buddhist, and competitive tennis player died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on July 24, 1948 in Bangkok, Thailand to a family with lineage back three generations to a King of Siam.  Her family also...

Evelyn Mae McNinch

Evelyn Mae McNinch

Oct 8, 2023

 

Evelyn Mae “Peaches” McNinch, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, animal lover, card player, and dancer died peacefully at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Niles following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Riveridge and Gentiva...

Major Leon Ray Bertschy II, U.S.M.C., Retired

Major Leon Ray Bertschy II, U.S.M.C., Retired

Oct 6, 2023

 

Maj. Leon R. Bertschy II, USMC, Ret’d, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, son, brother, bird hunter, gardener, always a proud Marine “Oorah!”, and friend died peacefully at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following a 2 week battle against an aggressive cancer.

He was born on January...

Joe Levi Ferguson

Joe Levi Ferguson

Oct 3, 2023

 

Joe Levi Ferguson, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, neighbor, golfer, Freemason, animal lover, and friend died peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home while taking a nap in his recliner, having represented the Shriners in the parade on Saturday, and played a round of golf on Monday.  His family and friends are...

Barbara Jane Wood Cook

Barbara Jane Wood Cook

Oct 2, 2023

 

Barbara Jane Wood Cook, age 85 of Sumnerville, Michigan; sister, friend; educator, community leader,  historian, and lifelong equestrian died peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 with a friend at her side at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Saint Joseph following a brief illness.

She was born on July 1, 1938 in Niles, Michigan to Jerome W. and Priscilla J. (Barbary)...

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