Obituaries

Jun 15, 2020

Poehlman, RN Teresa (Terri) M, born on April 8, 1954 to Robert and Constance Smith of Niles, MI, passed away at age 66 on June 15, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Mark, her daughters Angela (Greg) Schmoyer and Morgyn (John-Dominic) Heim, her son Anthony, six grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter; a brother...

Jun 9, 2020

Wayne Allen Perkins, age 61 years of Niles, husband, father, grandfather, brother, churchman, athletic booster, fisherman, and grillmaster died unexpectedly from natural causes Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at home.

He was born on January 31, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Forrest Larry and Donna (Blackney) Perkins, Sr., and graduated from Galien (Michigan)...

Jun 3, 2020

Niles -  David Michael Farr, age 82, died peacefully at home on June 3, 2020. Dad was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on July 20, 1937 to Alfred and Mary Rebecca (O’Donnell) Farr. Dad graduated from Niles High School in 1955 and joined the Navy where he served for 4 years in San Diego and Japan.  On...

Jun 2, 2020

Richard N. Hart, Jr. 60 of Dowagiac, passed away suddenly on June 2, 2020.

Richard was born on Mach 29, 1960 to the late Richard N. and Darlene (Dodd) Hart, Sr.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Russell.

On October 26, 1984 he married Nancy Langelan who survives....

Jun 1, 2020

Eva Börzsei, age 92 years wife, mother, grandmother, Hungarian emigrant, proud and successful naturalized citizen of the United States, cook, birdwatcher, golfer, and singer died peacefully Monday morning, June 1, 2020 at home with her loving children at her side.

She was born on July 20, 1927 in Sopron, Hungary to István and...

May 28, 2020

Albert S. Conover, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 28th, 2020  at Brentwood Memory Care, Niles.

He was born on May 6, 1928 in Egg Harbor, New Jersey to Edward and Frances (Grumer) Conover.  He came to Niles at the age of 6 months and lived the majority of his entire life there.  He graduated from...

May 21, 2020

Frederick Zane Albert, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan husband, father, grandfather, veteran, camper, and builder died peacefully at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at West Woods of Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on May 18, 1929 in Bremen, Indiana to Clayton F. and Mary L. (Dreibilbis) Albert. ...

May 20, 2020

Delores ‘Dee’ Truesdell, 88 of Niles, passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in West Woods of Niles.

Dee was born on September 19, 1931 in North Liberty, IN to the late Stanley and Clara (O’Chapp) Polega.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Richard Polega, Stanley Polega and Ralph Polega, and...

May 20, 2020

Myra Ellen (Orr) Canfield passed away on May 20, 2020 at West Woods of Niles after battling Dementia/stroke. We sincerely thank the wonderful staff at West Woods for the care, kindness and respect they showed our Mother. Myra was born on July 19, 1925 at home in Kanona, KS to Dean & Myrtle Orr. Married to our...

May 17, 2020

Shirley M. Hahn, 93 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, May 17 in Riveridge Manor.

Shirley was born on November 27, 1926 in Juneau, WI to the late Everest and Eva Hering.

She is also preceded in death by her brother Don Hering.

Shirley grew up in Milwaukee, WI and on a visit...

May 16, 2020

Alvin I. Cavanaugh

August 27, 1949 – May 16, 2020

Alvin I. Cavanaugh, 70 of Niles passed away at home with his family by his side.

Alvin was born on August 27, 1949 in Niles to the late Alvin E and Arlene (Regenos) Cavanaugh.

On January 24, 1970 he married Nancy...

May 13, 2020

Anne M. Antos passed away on May 13, 2020, at the age of 79. She was born on Feb. 23, 1941 in Endicott, NY, to John Margetanski and Anna (Polak) Margetanski. She married William J. Antos on July 3, 1963 at Fr. Kobbe, Panama Canal, and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage before his passing.

Anne is...

May 13, 2020

Russell Hart, 57 of Niles passed away on May 13, 2020 in Hanson Hospice Center.

Russell was born on March 5, 1963 in Niles to the late Richard Hart, Sr and Darlene Dodd.

Surviving family members include his niece Rishia Langelan of Dowagiac, grand niece Tayla Lane, nephew Nathan Langelan, grand niece Natalie Langelan as...

May 7, 2020

Betty Kathryn Bush, 95 of Niles, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side.

Betty was born on March 4, 1925 in Marshall County Indiana to the late Oliver H and Nellie S. (Stafford) Laudeman.

On September 12, 1942 in Mishawaka, she married Richard Bush who passed away in 1996. She...

Apr 28, 2020

Steven Brent Hambley, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan, brother, friend, township activist, fisherman, and novelist died unexpectedly Tuesday night, April 28, 2020 at his home of natural causes. He was born on August 24, 1947 in South Haven, Michigan to Roy and Irene B. (Fay) Hambley, who moved their family to Niles just a few years later. He...

Apr 25, 2020

Ruth Arlene Liska

September 9, 1934 – April 25, 2020

Ruth A. Liska, 85 passed away in Hallmark Living Center in Benton Harbor on April 25, 2020.

Ruth was born on September 9, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Meritt and Elsie (Vories) Pinkerton. She is also preceded in...

Apr 21, 2020

Dennis LeRoy Curtis, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, churchman, golfer, and Cubs fan died unexpectedly at 10:47 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 with his family gathered around in the Emergency Room of Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana of natural causes.

He was born on August 19, 1939...

Apr 20, 2020

Janet M. Barr 80 of Niles passed away on Monday, April 20 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital Niles.

Janet was born on March 10, 1940 in Niles to the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Price) Carpenter.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Carpenter and sisters, Carmen Mitchell and Norma Fruehauf

Apr 13, 2020

Sherri Lee Sarratore, age 58 years formerly of Niles, Michigan daughter, sister, world traveler, business manager, and conservator of sea turtles died at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis following complications from bone marrow transplant therapy for acute myeloid leukemia.

She was born...

Apr 10, 2020

Mamie Jean Okeke, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, accountant, traveler, churchwoman, and wise counselor died unexpectedly on the morning of Good Friday 2020 (April 10) at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on August 9, 1933 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Chapman R. and Geneva Cleo (Gaines)...