David Bays
Nov 20, 2019
David J. Bays
January 17, 1930 – November 20, 2019
David Jacob Bays, 89 of Niles passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Dave was born on January 17, 1930 in South Bend to the late James H. and Ellen L. (Kromiller) Bays, Sr.
On...
Shirley Nevill
Nov 19, 2019
Shirley L. Nevill
February 15, 1930 – November 19, 2019
Shirley L. Nevill, 89 of Niles passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Brentwood of Niles.
Shirley was born on February 15, 1930 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Robert and Gipsie (Morgan) Schneider.
On June 21, 1952...
Wanda Gombosi
Nov 16, 2019
Wanda M. Gombosi February 17, 1929 – November 16, 2019 Niles – Wanda M. Gombosi, 90, a lifetime resident of Niles, MI, let Jesus take her hand and lead her into Heaven on November 16, 2019. Wanda was the daughter of Lynn and Marvel Weaver, who proceeded her in death, along with her brother, Norman Weaver, and husbands,...
Sara Kinnaman
Nov 14, 2019
Sara Ellen Kinnaman, wife, mother, grandmother, church and community supporter, and golfer died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 14, 2019 with her family gathered around her bedside, having attained the remarkable age of one hundred and one years old. Sara’s life touched many in the Niles community and beyond.
She was born...
Richard Conrad
Nov 13, 2019
Richard Dale Conrad, age 84 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, banker, and baseball player died peacefully but unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at this home in South Bend, Indiana.
He was born on April 7, 1935 on the Conrad farm in rural Buchanan, Michigan to Ward Emmanuel and Esther...
Charles Nietch
Nov 12, 2019
Charles Albert Nietch, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, business manager, and loyal Cubs fan died peacefully at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 with family gathered around at Spectrum Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following an unexpected and brief illness. His family has chosen to restore and extend the lives...
James Gillette
Nov 12, 2019
James C. Gillette, 91 of Niles passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in West Woods of Niles.
Jim was born on January 4, 1928 in Niles to the late Dr. Clarence and Ruth (Wells) Gillette.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Margaret ‘Maggie’...
Kenneth Gentry
Nov 7, 2019
Kenneth Rollyn Gentry passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan. Kenneth was surrounded by the comfort of his family at the time of his death.
Kenneth was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July of 2019. Facing his foe with grace, dignity, and courage he spent the last...
Mary Ann Billiard
Nov 7, 2019
Mary Ann Billiard, 65 of Niles, passed away in her home on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Mary Ann was born on December 12, 1953 in Niles to the late Wilbert and Evelyn Jann.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters; Patricia, Julie and Cindy as well as her brothers; Larry, Bob...
Mary Clanton
Nov 6, 2019
Mary B. Clanton, age 89 years, mother, grandmother, neighbor, and prayer warrior, died peacefully at 2:03 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with family gathered around at the Hospice House in Roseland, Indiana following an extended illness.
She was born on June 9, 1930 in Decatur, Alabama to Irving W. and Ruby I....
Dorothy Hart
Nov 1, 2019
Dorothy Lee Hart June 2, 1934 – November 1, 2019 Niles – Dorothy Lee Hart, 85 passed away at 6:08am on Friday, November 1, 2019 in her home. Dorothy was born on June 2, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Lottie (Banicki) Okonski. On June 2, 1951, Dorothy married William Frank Hart and he...
Erich Bruegmann
Oct 30, 2019
Erich Walter Bruegmann, age 88 years, husband, father, grandfather, outdoorsman, and Master Cabinetmaker died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 with his wife and children gathered around at Buchanan Meadows following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the compassionate and skilled care offered by the staff of Buchanan Meadows and Caring Circle Hospice at Home....
Betty Lou Woolverton
Oct 21, 2019
Betty Lou Woolverton died on October 21, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 91.
She was born Elizabeth Lou McCarthy in South Bend in 1928 to Dorothy (Miller) and JHB McCarthy. Betty Lou grew up in South Bend and spent summers at Diamond Lake in Cassopolis, MI throughout her life....
Carmella Rex
Oct 18, 2019
Carmella Rex of Niles, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18. Carmella was born on June 13, 1929 in Niles Michigan to Rosa and John Yelape. She graduated in 1947 from Niles High School and was member of St. Mary’s Church in Niles. Following graduation Carmella worked at Simplicity Pattern Company in Niles until 1956. She married...
Peter Stephens
Oct 17, 2019
Peter Lester Stephens, age 59 years old, Veteran, carpenter, outdoorsman, and devoted son, died unexpectedly at the family home in the solitude that suited him best.
He was born on May 10, 1960 to James Lewis and Shirley Joan (Dutton) Stephens in San Diego, California where the United States Navy had his father...
James Bass
Oct 12, 2019
James B. Bass, age 62 years, husband, father, grandfather, provider, and neighborhood grillmaster died peacefully at 4:52 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 with family gathered around at his house following a brief illness. His family is grateful for the special care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice and others who helped James stay at home (and...
Nadine Morse
Oct 10, 2019
Nadine M. Morse October 6, 1946 – October 10, 2019 Niles – Nadine M. (Myers) Morse, 73 passed away at 8:12pm on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Memorial Hospital. Nadine was born on October 6, 1946 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Armand Jesse and Betty Jean (Pletcher) Myers. Nadine is survived by her son, David (Amy)...
Richard Beckner
Oct 7, 2019
Richard Charles Beckner, 96, left this Earth while at home and went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness.
Born to Sanford and Lucille (Rensberger) Beckner on March 1, 1923 in South Bend, IN.
He is preceded in death by his wife Genevieve, his parents, two brothers Devere and Robert...
Bradley Williams
Oct 5, 2019
Bradley J. Williams, formerly of Niles, Michigan, age 72 years old, fisherman, veteran, sworn officer, and second amendment advocate died on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico in-spite of striving to live despite cancer.
He was born on May 29, 1947 in Niles to...
Ricky Phillips
Sep 25, 2019
Ricky Joseph Phillips, age 66 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at his home in Cassopolis, Michigan with this family there following an extended illness.
He was born on October 26, 1952 in Niles to John L. and Evelyn Jane (Woltman) Phillips, and attended...
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