Obituaries

Mar 20, 2019

Daniel Bryan Holland, age 29 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 of natural causes.

He was born on December 30, 1989 in South Bend, Indiana to David Bryan and Anita Sue (Chlebowski) Holland.  He was graduated from Niles High School where he played football and baseball, and managed...

Mar 20, 2019

James Edward Farmer September 13, 1948 – March 20, 2019 James Edward Farmer, 70, of Cassopolis passed away at 2pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in his home. Jim was born in Stirrat, West Virginia to the late Clarence E. and Gloria E. (Gibson) Farmer. On July 9, 1988, in Niles, Jim married Tamra M. (Heskett). She survives along...

Mar 10, 2019

Charles Addison “Chuck” Crandall, age 96 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 8:33 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on May 10, 1922 in Niles to Andrew Raymond and Jeanette Marie (Sablé) Crandall and was a graduate of Niles...

Mar 5, 2019

Albert “Lanny” Ham October 25, 1941 – March 5, 2019 Niles – Albert “Lanny” Ham, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Lanny was born on October 25, 1941, in Niles, MI, to the late Eugene and Margaret (White) Ham. Lanny was also preceded in death by a brother, John McConnell. Lanny is survived by sons, Ken (Lori)...

Mar 4, 2019

LeRoy William “Roy” Rupert of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 7:27 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Stevensville, Michigan following a brief illness, having attained the remarkable age of 101 years.

He was born on October 13, 1917 in Niles to Raymond and Minnie...

Mar 2, 2019

Dennis Clifton Clements, age 51 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the home of a friend in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on August 8, 1967 in Utica, New York to Dennis Lyn and Mary Lorraine (Biles) Clements.  He attended Niles...

Mar 1, 2019

Frances R. Pratl February 2, 1926 – March 1, 2019 Niles - Frances R. Pratl, 93, passed away at 6am on Friday, March 1, 2019 in the Chalet of Niles. Frances was born February 2, 1926 in Chicago, Il to the late, Frank and Rosa (Pirola) Fruci. Frank passed away in April of 1926. Rosa then, in 1928, then...

Feb 28, 2019

Kenneth “Rick” Price June 4, 1952- February 28, 2019 Niles – Kenneth “Rick” Price, 66, passed away at 12:56pm on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on June 4, 1952, in Marked-Tree, AR to the late Kenneth Benton and Mattie Wilson (Andrews) Price. Rick was also preceded in...

Feb 28, 2019

Virginia Marie Radewald, 93 of Niles, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Hanson House in Stevensville, MI.

Virginia was born on July 16, 1925 in Lincoln Township Michigan to the late August M and Emma E. (Nitz) Totzke.

On February 4, 1951, in Baroda, MI she married Edwin A. Radewald who passed away...

Feb 25, 2019

Joyce Miller, 91 of Niles passed away at her house with her family by her side on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Joyce was born on August 18, 1927 in Niles to the late Thurston and Ardella (Evick) Gentry.

On April 15, 1951, she married Theodore ‘Ted’ Miller who survives.

She is preceded in...

Feb 25, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Niswonger

July 16, 1968 – February 25, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Niswonger, 50 of Mishawaka, passed away in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Elizabeth was born on July 16, 1968 in South Bend to the late Frank and Rita Marie (Littlejohn) Johnson.

She is preceded...

Feb 22, 2019

Barbara June Whitehouse, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:05 a.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019 with family gathered around at Woodland Terrace at Longmeadow in Niles following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and capable care offered by the staffs of Woodland Terrace and Caring Circle Hospice at Home....

Feb 20, 2019

Jayne E. Dunham, 79, of Niles passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Brentwood at Niles.

Jayne was born on July 20, 1939 in Lawrence, Michigan to the late Lyle and Edna (Carroll) Dunham.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Ronald and Richard Dunham and her twin sister Joyce.

Feb 20, 2019

Kathy I. Willis February 11, 1953 – February 20, 2019 Niles - Kathy I. (Poirier) Willis, 66, passed away at 3:00am on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Center for Hospice Care, South Bend. Kathy was born on February 11, 1953 in Sault Ste Marie, MI to Robert and Ruth Ellen (Vertz) Poirier. Kathy was preceded in death by...

Feb 20, 2019

Craig D. Bradfield, 72 of Niles, passed away at his home, with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Craig was born on September 13, 1946 in South Bend to the late Dalton and Eileen (Wilkinson) Bradfield.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

On August 22,...

Feb 16, 2019

Jenaro Quijas September 29, 1943 – February 16, 2019 South Bend – Jenaro Quijas, 75, passed away at 1am on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation. Jenaro is survived by sons, Leon Quijas of Niles, MI and Dan Quijas of Hart, MI; ex-wife, Rita Quijas of Niles, MI; and sister, Linda (Joseph) of Bangor, MI....

Feb 9, 2019

A dearly loved, generous and kind-hearted soul who was born on October 25, 1939 to Paul Maximillon Peeters and Marion Holverson. His childhood was spent in Neenah, Wisconsin and he studied at Marquette University Milwaukee.

After marrying Sharon Lynne Burns on June 15, 1963 in Milwaukee and subsequently being employed by Clark Equipment...

Feb 4, 2019

Rosalind I. Culp October 2,1926 – February 4, 2019 Niles – Rosalind I. “Roz” Culp, 92, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in West Woods of Niles, surrounded by her family. Roz was born on October 2, 1926, in Horton, MI to the late Leo Freeman and Lena Hazel (Reed) Laughlin. On...

Jan 27, 2019

Billy Lee Rockhill May 18, 1936 – January 27, 2019 Billy Lee Rockhill, 82, of Niles passed away at his home surrounded by his family on January 27, 2019. He was born on May 18, 1936, the son of Amos and Olive (Carmean) Rockhill, both deceased. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Patricia (Clarke) Rockhill;...

Jan 25, 2019

Thomas L. Demos December 21, 1945 – January 25, 2019 Niles – Thomas L. Demos, 73, passed away in his home on Friday, January 25, 2019. Tom was born in Niles to the late John T. and Dorothy M. (Gross) Demos. Tom is survived by his sisters, Shirlee Wakkinen and Margaret (Tom) Woodley; nieces, Kellie (Ron) Simpson, Keri (Ed)...