Mike Judy
Sep 21, 2023
Michael Richard Judy, age 66 of Mattawan, Michigan; husband, father, son, machine repairman, Harley rider, and classic car owner died peacefully at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following a brief illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice staff.
He was born...
Bob Rodenbarger
Sep 17, 2023
Robert D. Rodenbarger, age 79 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan, handyman, traveler, outdoorsman, and honorable Veteran died unexpectedly, but of natural causes Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at his home. His family is grateful for the resuscitation efforts of the first responders, and for their kindness.
He was born on August 25, 1944 in Frankfort, Indiana to Robert D. and...
Orla Leroy Holcomb, Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Orla Leroy (Lee) Holcomb, Jr. (93) passed away peacefully at his home Saturday Evening, September 16th of 2023 surrounded by family. Orla was born at home in Toledo, Ohio on September 20, 1929, to his parents Orla Leroy Holcomb, Sr. and Evelyn Mae (Garey) Holcomb. He had one brother, James Edward Holcomb, who passed away in June of 2016. ...
Anthony Gilbert
Sep 15, 2023
Anthony F. Gilbert (“Tony,” or “Dad”), age 71 years of Niles, Michigan, died at 12:15am on Friday September 15, 2023, following a fierce and determined battle with cancer. Tony was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, and brother; accomplished electrician, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman; and follower of Christ.
He was born on February 10, 1952 to Donald A. and Anne H....
Sally Ginter
Sep 15, 2023
Sally Louise Ginter, age 87 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023 with her family gathered around at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.
She was born on October 14, 1935 in New Haven, Connecticut to Edward C. and Isabel (Dicks) Roberts. After graduating from high school in...
Tamara Dorene Miller
Sep 5, 2023
Tamara Dorene Roberts, 60, life long resident of Niles, passed away on September 5, 2023 at home.
Tammy was born on September 29, 1962 to Thomas Roberts and Torene Miller.
She is survived by her mother, Torene of Niles and her children, Thomas Fain of Atlanta, GA and Tasha Faini of Elkhart, IN. Tammy is also survived by her...
Diana Gale Lutz
Aug 29, 2023
Diana Gale Lutz, age 79 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan, mother, grandmother, aunt, life-long Christian, artist, and John Wayne fan died peacefully at 6:56 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 with her caregiver at her bedside in Corewell Health Niles Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born on January 1, 1944 in Columbia, South Carolina to Dale E. and M....
Tom Cavanaugh
Aug 23, 2023
Thomas Joseph Cavanaugh, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, computer programmer, traveler, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan, died peacefully at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home with his wife at his side, following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring...
Herb McGraw
Aug 13, 2023
Herbert Lee, McGraw, Sr. age 75 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, union sheetrock finisher, devout Christian, and fun-loving prankster died peacefully at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of...
Robert 'Bob' Donald Burton
Aug 11, 2023
Robert ‘Bob’ Burton, 96 of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 with his family by his side.
Bob was born on May 6, 1927 in Niles to the late Mead and Helen Burton.
On August 4, 1957 Bob married the former Barbara Davis. Sadly, Barbara passed away on February 27, 2021. He is also preceded in death...
Delores Marie Yoder
Aug 10, 2023
Delores Marie Yoder, 88 of Niles, passed away at her home with her children by her side.
Delores was born on November 9, 1934 in Buchanan to the late Melvin and Henrietta Miller.
On November 15, 1952 in Buchanan she married George Clifford Yoder who passed away in 2003.
Delores is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of...
Tracy G Keck, Jr.
Aug 6, 2023
Tracy G. Keck, Jr. 56 of Niles passed away in his home on August 6, 2023.
Tracy was born in Norfolk, VA to Tracy and Janet (Storey) Keck, Sr.
He is preceded in death by his father, Tracy G. Keck, Sr.
Tracy is survived by his mother, Janet Keck of Niles, his son, Tracy (Brittany) Keck, III of Bridgeman, MI,...
Allen Richard Blackall
Aug 2, 2023
Allen Richard Blackall, age 74 years formerly of Niles, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana following an extended illness.
He was born on November 20, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to June (Sorensen) and Matthew Blackall. The family moved to southwest Michigan in 1956 and Allen graduated from Niles Senior High School in 1966....
David "Skeeter" Lowe
Aug 2, 2023
David Jay “Skeeter” Lowe of Niles, Michigan; baker and cook, sports fan, and avid reader died unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana on his sixty-ninth birthday, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 following an accident while riding his bicycle. His friends are grateful for the efforts of the medical staff.
He was born on August 2, 1954 in Niles...
Clint J. Hartline, Jr.
Aug 2, 2023
Clint Hartline, Jr. 91 of Niles, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka.
Clint was born in Galien, MI. to the late Clint and Alvena (Hemming) Hartline.
On July 28, 1951 in Buchanan, Clint married the former Betty M. Jones. They celebrated a remarkable 68 years of marriage before her passing in March of...
Linda D Lewis
Aug 2, 2023
Linda Darlene Lewis, 70 of Niles, passed away in Riveridge Rehabilitation and Health Center on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Linda was born on August 1, 1953 in Niles to the late Earl and Betty Ann (Peterson) Griffis.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her son Jessie E. King III and her brother Larry Hillacre.
Those left to...
John Tripp
Jul 23, 2023
John Tripp, 42 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
John was born on August 21, 1980 in La Porte, Indiana to Dennis and Cindy Tripp.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Tripp.
John is survived by the love of his life, Cheyenne Kaiser, his children; Gage Whelen of Hudson Lake, Josiah Tripp of California...
Tony S Prestine
Jul 21, 2023
Tony Prestine, 43, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Tony was born on September 16, 1979 in Niles to Scott and Gudrun.
Tony married the love of his life, the former Heather Weaver, on November 2, 2022 in Jamaica.
Tony is survived by his wife, Heather, children; Mitchell (Jade) Dehn of Niles, Tyler Prestine of Niles,...
Mary A. Zimmerman
Jul 20, 2023
Mary A. Zimmerman, 86 of Niles, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Mary was born on October 28, 1936 in McClelland, Arkansas to the late Ray and Tressie Tate.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Janet Groves and son, Jody Gaul and several brothers and sisters. She is also preceded...
Richard J Messenger
Jul 15, 2023
Richard J. Messenger, 51 of Niles, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Richard was born in Niles, Michigan on February 13, 1972 to the late Richard D. and Irene E. Messenger.
Richard graduated from Niles High School. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Niles. Richard enjoyed gaming. He and his...
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