Obituaries

Kenneth Jones

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...

Henry West

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...

Irene Leamon

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....

Matilda Jones

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

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Emma Mccarty

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...

Donald Ball

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,...

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,...