Emily Foster
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...
Melody Griffith
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...
Carol Fitz
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...
William Rucker
Jun 21, 2019
William Rucker December 4, 1944 – June 19, 2019 Munfordville, KY - William Maxey “Bill” Rucker, 74, formerly of Niles, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in his home. Bill was born in Munfordville, KY to the late Johnny Clifton Rucker and Lucille Russell Warder. He was a roofing contractor and the City Code Enforcement Officer for Munfordville. Bill was...
Timothy Kenny, Phd
Jun 19, 2019
Timothy Joseph Kenny, 69 of Niles passed away after an extended illness in the Chalet of Niles. Tim was born on October 7, 1949 in Niles to the late John F. and Isabel (Carey) Kenny. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Brian Kenny. Tim is survived by his brother John F. (Patricia)...
Philip Holland
Jun 18, 2019
Philip Holland, 40 of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Phil was born on February 10, 1979 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Michel Holland and Ramona Walsh.
Phil is preceded in death by his brother Christopher Holland.
On June 5, 2004 Phil married Stephanie Sain who survives.
Phil is...
Richard Messenger
Jun 17, 2019
Richard Duane Messenger, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.
He was born on July 3, 1936 in Jefferson Township, Michigan to Harold and Marie (Anderson) Messenger, and attended Niles Community Schools. He enlisted in...
Martha Knapp Deming
Jun 14, 2019
Martha Jane Knapp Deming, 87 of Niles, Michigan, died at 5:15p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019.
She was born January 28, 1932 in Schoolcraft, Michigan to Willis and Rose Ganiel (Motter) Knapp. She was a lifelong resident of Niles, Michigan.
Martha was a former employee of Niles Credit Bureau Health Care, Inc. of Berrien Springs and...
Gino Pagano
Jun 12, 2019
Niles – Gino Dominic Pagano, 31, passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Gino was born in Niles on April 28, 1988. Gino is survived by his mother, Robin M. (Richmond) Pagano; his father, Gino (Janice) Pagano; brother, James Edward Rodgers; grandparents, Ray and Rose Richmond; nieces, Brandi Downing and Abagail...
Richard Bassler
Jun 8, 2019
Richard “Rick” Carl Joseph Bassler, age 67 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 11:10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness. His family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 3,...
Betty Nagy
Jun 8, 2019
Betty Jane Nagy, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:55 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following a brief illness. Her family is grateful for the compassionate and skillful care provided by the staffs of both Brentwood and Caring Circle Hospice at Home.
She...
Nicki Wingeart
Jun 6, 2019
Nicki Jo Bodjack Wingeart, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home of natural causes.
She was born on September 10, 1952 in Saint Joseph, Michigan to Joseph A. and E. Kathleen (Penwell) Bodjack. She was graduated with the Class of 1970 from Niles High...
Vera Mae Rose Norris
Jun 1, 2019
Mrs. Vera Mae “Rose” Norris, age 87 years, of Niles, Michigan, passed away at 5:50pm on June 1, 2019 with family gathered around her at Brentwood Assisted Living of Niles, following an extended illness. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Buchanan Twp to Martin and Katherine (Thierbach) Altergott. She graduated from Central High School in South Bend,...
Karen Bisio
May 29, 2019
Karen Sue Bisio, age 76 years of Mishawaka, Indiana and formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:36 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 with family at her bedside in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.
She was born on December 12, 1942 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Robert N....
Rucilla Coulston
May 22, 2019
Rucilla Marjorie Laird Coulston of Niles died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at the age of 91 years. She had been a resident of Niles for most of her adult life, most recently at West Woods and Brentwood, following the nearly unbearable loss of her husband, in 2013. Rucilla’s children wish to express their sincere appreciation to...
Serenity Leiting
May 22, 2019
Serenity Faith Leiting passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Lakeland Spectrum Hospital in Niles. Serenity is survived by her parents, Michael A. Leiting, Jr. and Selena M. Serrano. She is also survived by her siblings, Michael A. Leiting, III, Mia A. Leiting, Sophia M. Leiting, Maliki K. Leiting and Sakora P. Leiting, her grandparents; Kerri...
Helen Comeau
May 21, 2019
Helen L. Comeau October 4, 1930 – May 21, 2019 Niles – Helen L. (Dewey) Comeau, 88, passed away at 7:55pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in her home. Helen was born on October 4, 1930 in Lawton, OK to Marion W. and Ruby Clara Mae (Atkins) Dewey. On May 27, 1949 in Peru, IN, Helen married Edwin Tyler...
Gary Whittaker
May 15, 2019
Gary Lee Whittaker, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his home in Niles following an extended illness.
He was born on October 19, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to Leonard E. and Laverne N. (Mainard) Whittaker, Sr. He was graduated in 1964...
Nina Kramb
May 14, 2019
Nina Kay Kramb September 24, 1946 – May 14, 2019 Niles – Nina Kay (Nelson) Kramb, 72, passed away at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Nina was born on September 24, 1946 in Reed City, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Erma (Frieburg) Nelson; and...
John Armitage
May 13, 2019
John Ross Armitage, age 88 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 with family gathered at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness.
He was born on March 26, 1931 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio to Herbert Frederick and Arminta Madelyne (Queen) Armitage. He was...
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