Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

Virginia Adaline Hendershot, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully in her recliner at Buchanan Meadows on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.  Her family extends special thanks to the staff at Buchanan Meadows for their fine care of Virginia the past 3 years.

She was born on July 30, 1933 in Loman, Minnesota – just across the...

Sep 16, 2019

Ronald Melvin Lawrence August 12, 1935 – September 16, 2019 Niles - Ronald Melvin Lawrence, 84, passed away at 2:45am on Monday September 16, 2019 in Riveridge Manor. Ronald was born on August 12, 1935 in Jackson, MI to the late Melvin and Stella Lawrence. Ronald was also preceded in death by stepbrother, Bernard; and stepsister, Berniece. Ronald is...

Sep 10, 2019

Christine Mary Hagey, age 71 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 2:08 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with family gathered around in the Emergency Department of Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles.

She was born on September 24, 1947 at that same hospital – then Pawating Hospital – in Niles to...

Sep 7, 2019

Nila L. Overmyer, 74, of Edwardsburg passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Elkhart General Hospital.

Nila was born on July 27, 1945 in Dowagiac, MI to the late Fred and Mildred (Shaffer) Voit.

On June 6,1964 she married Robert E. Overmyer who survives. For 55 years, the two forged an unbreakable bond and...

Sep 7, 2019

Patricia Ann PeGan, 64 of South Bend, passed away at home with her family by her side.

Pat was born on February 15, 1955 in Plymouth, IN to the late Clarence and Julia (Yeich) Everly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Boyd Enger.

Pat is survived by her...

Sep 6, 2019

David Stanley Jackson, 86, of Niles passed away at his home on Friday, September 6, 2019 with his family by his side.

David was born on February 4, 1933 in Niles to the late David S. and Florence (Mathews) Jackson.

David was married for 46 years to Miriam who passed away on February 3, 2017....

Sep 1, 2019

Kevin Jonn Lusk, age 44 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 3:22 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Mishawaka, Indiana.

He was born on November 20, 1974 in Niles, Michigan to Harry and Teresa (Wesel) Lusk.  He was graduated from Mishawaka High School, and completed trade schools to earn his journeyman’s...

Aug 30, 2019

Norma J. Switalski June 19, 1941 – August 30, 2019 South Bend - Norma Switalski, 78, passed away at 2:20pm on Friday, August 30, 2019 in her home at Trinity Towers. Norma battled many illnesses, always with a positive attitude, until God called her home. In Norma’s true independent fashion, she wrote her own obituary this past spring and...

Aug 29, 2019

Mary Ann Marker June 30, 1935 – August 29, 2019 Niles – Mary Ann Marker, 84 passed away at 5:40am on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Riveridge Manor. Mary would have liked everyone to know that that staff at Riveridge was wonderful to her, especially Moses who is a nurse there. Mary was born on June 30, 1935, in...

Aug 27, 2019

Elaine Marie Thompson December 23, 1936 – August 27, 2019 Niles – Elaine Marie Thompson, 82 passed away at 10:50pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Elaine was born on December 23, 1936, in South Haven, MI, to the late Arthur Franklin and Myrtle Ann (Corrie) Smith. Elaine was also preceded in death...

Aug 27, 2019

Reverend David C. Otto, 69 of Niles, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

Father David was born on March 1, 1950 in St. Paul Minnesota to the late Florian and Frances (Fruth) Otto.

Father David is survived by his brothers and sisters; Therese (Matthew) Sarec of Dacula, GA, Mark (Jennifer) Otto of...

Aug 26, 2019

Franklin “Bud” Linn February 2, 1934 – August 26, 2019 Niles – Franklin “Bud’ Linn, 85, passed away at 12:25pm on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Riveridge Manor in Niles. Franklin was born on February 2, 1934 in NIles, to the late William Amy (Harrold) Linn. On June 18, 1960, Bud married Vivian...

Aug 20, 2019

Richard Scott DeVos died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Dick was born on December 20, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan.  His parents, Charles and Lois DeVos, subsequently settled in Royal Oak, Michigan where Dick attended and graduated from Dondero High School.

In 1966 Dick enrolled in Albion College where he met Amy Kelly.  After...

Aug 13, 2019

Judith Claire Bauer, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan died at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 with family gathered around her bedside at her home following a challenging illness.

She was born on December 15, 1936 in Niles to Oscar and Clara (Fetke) Timm.  She graduated from Niles High School, and...

Aug 10, 2019

Laura Emma Burch, age 87 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina near her home in Goldsboro following a brief illness.

She was born on November 27, 1931 in Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada to William L. and Rhea B. (Smith)...

Aug 9, 2019

Fred Marcus Wright, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 12:46 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 with family gathered around at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan.  His family has chosen to extend and enhance the lives of others through the Gift of Life.

He was born...

Aug 8, 2019

Helen Patricia Rockhill September 20, 1936 — August 8, 2019 Helen Patricia Rockhill, 82, of Niles passed away at her home surrounded by her family on August 8, 2019. She was born on September 20, 1936, the daughter of Charles Vincent and Helen Mary “Nanny” (Becker) Clarke, both deceased. Her husband of 63 years Billy Lee Rockhill passed away in...

Aug 6, 2019

Stephen L. Persa July 21, 1931 – August 6, 2019 Niles – Stephen L. Persa, 88, passed away at 5:56pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Stephen was born on July 21, 1931, in Pecs, Hungry to the late Stephen and Helen (Blesich) Persa. Stephen is survived by his wife, Karen (Karlsten). They were...

Aug 2, 2019

Vanhsy Rattanavong January 10, 1945 - August 2, 2019 Vanhsy Rattanavong, 74, of Cassopolis, passed away at 1:55pm on Friday August 2, 2019 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles, MI. Vanhsy was born on January 10, 1945 in Vientiane, Laos to the late Thithy and Nou Mathavong. Vanhsy was married to the late Khamphanh Rattanavong. Vanhsy is survived by...

Jul 31, 2019

Barbara Marie Simko, 58, of Berrien Center, beloved wife and daughter, passed away Wednesday, July 31, after a brief illness.

Barbara was born Dec. 10, 1960, in Benton Harbor.  On June 26, 1993, she married Frank Simko, who survives, along with her parents, Julius and Kathy Kolosowsky of Royalton Township.  Also surviving are...