Obituaries

Dec 22, 2018

Gail Marie Barnett, age 70 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:48 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on September 21, 1948 in Niles to Cloyd Harold and Lillian Edith (Mangold) Tribbett.  She was graduated from Niles...

Dec 21, 2018

William R. “Bill” Shipperley, Sr., age 82 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 1:04 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Spectrum Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following a brief illness.

He was born on May 27, 1936 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois to George H. and Jean (diBlasio) Shipperley. ...

Dec 20, 2018

Isabelle Ann-Marie Jasper, age 22 months of Niles, Michigan died at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Beacon Children’s Hospital division of Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

The family is grateful for the heroic efforts offered by emergency personnel and the hospital...

Dec 16, 2018

Niles - Adah Steiner Goodhand passed away December 16, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her family. Adah was a vibrant member of the Niles community. She was born on September 28th,1920 to Velma Moore Steiner and William Justice Steiner. She had three siblings, Ollie, William, and James who all preceded her in death. She has been a current...

Dec 15, 2018

Winifred Eileen Lant, age 94 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on November 10, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to Vernon and Rachel L. (Craig) McDivitt.  She was graduated from South Bend Riley...

Dec 11, 2018

Thomas T. Cull, 87, of Niles, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Thomas was born on February 24, 1931 in Chicago Heights, IL. Kind, gentle and patient, Tom always loved helping people. He enjoyed gardening planting trees and also loved watching The Chicago Bears. His sense of adventure found him parasailing and snowmobiling throughout...

Dec 11, 2018

Michael Joseph Wieger, age 54 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.  His family chose to donate through Eversight to enhance the lives of others.

He was born on February 13, 1964 in South Bend, Indiana to...

Dec 11, 2018

Gary Dennis Ritchey, age 73 of Niles, Michigan died at 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at The Chalet of Niles following an extended illness. He was born on May 31, 1945 in Carlyle, Illinois to Robert L. and Lois (Higgins) Ritchey. He was graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana and has lived in...

Dec 6, 2018

Luke Alexander Youngberg was born July 9, 1992 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Janine Marie (Bechtol) Kennedy and Mark Alan Youngberg. Luke Youngberg grew up in Berrien Springs, MI and attended various schools from K-12: Trinity Lutheran, Village SDA School, Andrews Academy, and Berrien Springs High School. After high school, Luke briefly attended college and worked in various...

Dec 6, 2018

Terry Lee Romeo, age 72 years of Buchanan, Michigan died at 10:47 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018 with family gathered around at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana following a brief illness.

He was born on June 14, 1946 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Albert A. and Virginia R....

Dec 2, 2018

Evelyn Irene Nelson, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2018 with family gathered around at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac, Michigan following a brief illness.

She was born on May 16, 1931 in Mishawaka, Indiana to John A. and Pearl I. (Wordinger)...

Dec 2, 2018

William F. Rhoads, age 63 years of Natural Bridge Station, Virginia and formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 2, 2018.

He was born on June 19, 1955 in Niles to William W. and Donna (Kocher) Rhoads, and was a 1973 graduate of Brandywine High School.  He enlisted...

Nov 22, 2018

Fredrick H. Cribbs February 7, 1928 – November 22, 2018 Niles -Fredrick H. Cribbs, 90, went home to be with his heavenly Father at 8:25am on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Fred was born on February 7, 1928 in Battle Creek, MI, to the late Archie A. and Eta M. (Carter) Cribbs. On April 18, 1948 in Niles, Fred married Margaret...

Nov 21, 2018

Phillip D. Mather, age 73 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 7:42 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Jellico (Tennessee) Community Hospital following a medical emergency while traveling to Florida.

He was born on January 6, 1945 in Niles to Jake J. and Jean (Moneysmith) Mather, and was graduated...

Nov 10, 2018

Robert A. Cashbaugh, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac, Michigan following a brief illness.

He was born on November 27, 1931 in Michigan City, Indiana to William J. and Dorothea (Martin) Cashbaugh.  He was graduated...

Nov 9, 2018

Laura Suzanne (Jackson) Ezell was born July 5, 1968 in Flint, Michigan to LB and Denise (Veit) Jackson. Laura lived on Navy bases in Pensacola, FL and San Diego, CA as a young girl before residing in the Flint, MI area. A 1986 graduate of Lapeer West High School, Laura attended Mercy College of Detroit where she earned degrees...

Nov 4, 2018

Loren Joe Van Lue September 15, 1926 – November 4, 2018 Niles - Loren Joe Van Lue, 92, a resident of Niles, MI, passed away at 2:30am on November 4, 2018 in the Center for Hospice in South Bend. Joe was born on September 15, 1926 in Niles to the late, William and Helene (Stick) Van Lue. On September...

Nov 3, 2018

John Thomas Pawielski, age 100, died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of November 3, 2018.  He passed at home surrounded by his loved ones.

John was born on May 3, 1918 in Munising, Michigan to Polish immigrants Stanley and Blanche (Chmielewski) Pawielski.  He attended Sacred Heart School in Munising.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Nov 2, 2018

Dennis M. Scott, 59 of Niles, passed away on November 2, 2018 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles. Dennis was born on September 14, 1959 in Flint Michigan, and was the only son of Robert and Marie Scott. On September 26, 2016 he married Connie J. Scott who passed away on September 30, 2016. He is preceded in...

Oct 30, 2018

Charlene Ann Faught, age 76 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at The Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.  Charlene’s family and friends are grateful for the compassionate and professional care provided by the Hospice staff.

She was born...