Obituaries

Jul 27, 2019

Patsy Ann Galaske, age 68 years formerly of Galien, Michigan died peacefully at 10:06 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 with her husband at her side at Spectrum Lakeland-Niles Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born on June 21, 1951 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Carl and Geneva (Johnson) West.  She was raised...

Jul 26, 2019

Constance Grace Theresa Marie “Conni” Smith, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019 with family at her bedside at Spectrum Lakeland - Niles Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born on September 7, 1931 in Spring Valley, Illinois to William and Barbara (Trijonys)...

Jul 22, 2019

Committal Rites and Full Military Honors for Robert E. Wyckoff will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Arlington National Cemetery.  The service will be directed by the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home of Niles, and will be available livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page.

Robert Ellis “Bob” Wyckoff,...

Jul 20, 2019

Lucille L. Grice, 92 of Niles, passed away on July 20, 2019 at her home.

She was born on February 7, 1927 in South Bend, IN to the late Louis and Dorothy Fisher.

When Lucille was 21, she married Harvey E. Grice who preceded her in death.  She is also preceded by her children; Diane...

Jul 17, 2019

Carolyn Karasek Goodman, 84 of Niles passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17 in her home.

Carolyn was born on January 9, 1935 in Dowagiac to the late James and Sally Karasek.

On September 13, 1958 she married Richard L. ‘Skip’ Goodman who passed away in 1999.  She is also preceded in death by her son...

Jul 17, 2019

Barbara Joy McCombs Bright, age 94 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 with family gathered around at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the compassionate and capable care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

She was...

Jul 14, 2019

Niles – Darrell Wayne Brown, 87, passed away on July 14, 2019 in Lakeland Spectrum Health in Niles. Darrell was born on September 5, 1931 in Fayette County, IN to the late Arthur and Olive (Stanton) Brown. Darrell was preceded in death by a sister, Ouidabon Harwood. On March 19, 1959, in Mill Valley, CA, Darrell married Cheryl L....

Jul 12, 2019

Charles Parks June 27, 1936 – July 12, 2019 Niles – Charles Parks, 83, passed away at 1:50am on Friday, July 12, 2019 in Center for Hospice in South Bend. Charles was born June 27, 1936 in South Bend to Charles Parks and Irene (Ostrander) Parks-Lord. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Willedean Arata, Nancy...

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia Ann Fox Fritsche, 88 of Niles passed away on July 9, 2019 in West Woods of Niles. Patricia was born on June 30, 1931 in Denver Colorado to the late Bruce Marshall and Verna Celeste (Kanouse) Fox. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Carl Berges Fritsche II, a daughter, Debra and...

Jul 7, 2019

Brenda K. Tedder,72 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.

Brenda was born on June 30, 1947 in South Bend, IN to the late Alonzo and Mabel (Arnett) Mann.

On November 15, 1969 Brenda married Thomas J. Tedder who sadly passed away last year.  Brenda is also...

Jul 6, 2019

Wendy Ann Meyer, age 59 years, formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan finished her race at 8:47 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home in Niles, Michigan having fought the fight against cancer, and having kept the faith. Her family is grateful to the staffs of Lakeland Cancer Specialists and Caring Circle Hospice at Home for...

Jul 6, 2019

Glory L. Einhorn, 80 of Niles, passed away in Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

She was born on April 27, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Lee and Catherine (Bieszczat) Maager.

Glory is preceded in death by her parents and three sons, Paul, Michael and Stephen.

On...

Jul 4, 2019

Mark L. Montgomery, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on December 15, 1956 in Niles to Clifford and Margaret (Mead) Montgomery.  He lived in Coldwater, Michigan for twenty years before returning...

Jul 4, 2019

Robert Yaw March 7, 1932 – July 4, 2019 Robert (Bob) Edmund Yaw (87) of Niles died peacefully on July 4th, 2019 at Center for Hospice in Roseland, Indiana after a brief illness. He was born to Frank and Mabel Yaw in Lydick, Indiana and lived in Niles his whole life. Robert served in the US Navy for 2 years...

Jul 2, 2019

Darla Mae Basore, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 8:08 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on June 11, 1935 in New Springfield, Ohio to the Rev. Lester and Erba V. (Alexander) Schrock. She was graduated from Shelbyville High School, and earned a Bachelor’s...

Jun 28, 2019

Lisa Michelle Grant, age 57 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:20 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on October 31, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana to Howard A. and Barbara J. (Craw) Grant.  She was graduated...

Jun 27, 2019

Roxanne “Nancy” Anton, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on June 7, 1930 in Somerset Center, Michigan to William Thomas and Ethel Lucille (Fitch) Ossmer.  She was graduated from Niles...

Jun 27, 2019

Emily Rose Foster, age 90, of Niles, Michigan, died peacefully June 27, 2019, with family gathered at her home, following a brief illness.

She was born February 3, 1929, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to William W. and Leone L. (Dahnke) Teichman.  She graduated from Dowagiac High School and then earned Bachelor of Science...

Jun 26, 2019

Melody A. Griffith, 38 of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Melody was born on July 12, 1980 in Franklin, Indiana to Tony and Debbie French.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tony French and her grandfather, Bill Davis.

On April 20, 2012 Melody married Blake...

Jun 25, 2019

Carol June Fitz, 77 of Niles, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Carol was born on December 19, 1941 in Eudora, Arkansas to the late Vernon and Ruby (Ward) Reed.

On August 30, 1956 she married Robert Fitz who preceded her in death.  She is also preceded in death by...