Obituaries

Apr 26, 2018

Warren Marazita, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 with family gathered around at Wellbrooke of South Bend, Indiana following an illness.  His family is grateful for the compassionate and professional care provided by the staff at Wellbrooke, Heartland Hospice Care, and for many first responders in Niles...

Apr 26, 2018

Patricia I. Deeds, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness. She was born on December 1, 1927 in Niles to John F. and Ingaborg (Jorgensen) Baker. She was graduated from Niles High School, and was employed in the offices...

Apr 21, 2018

Goldie McDonald, 76, of Niles, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 21, after an illness. Goldie was born on June 28, 1941 in Sissonville, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William, son Albert E. Griscott, her sister Mary and brothers Ernest and Guy. Surviving Goldie are her children; William...

Apr 20, 2018

Deborah A. Schoner, 65, of Niles, passed away after a brief but gallant battle with an illness. She was born on May 14, 1952 in South Bend to the late Robert and Sara (Jones) Frame. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents. On July 1, 1995, in South Bend, Deborah married Richard Schoner who survives. Deborah...

Apr 15, 2018

Carl Travis Burton, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. His family is grateful for the compassionate and professional care provided by the first responders at SMCAS, Michigan State Police, Berrien County Sheriff, and the Sheriff’s Volunteer Services Advocates. He was...

Apr 9, 2018

Ashley Anne Roblero February 21, 1988 – April 9, 2018 South Bend – Ashley Anne (McMillan) Roblero, 30, passed away at 10pm on Monday, April 9, 2018, in her home. On February 21, 1988, in Kalamazoo, MI, Ashley was born. On March 22, 2013, in South Bend, Ashley married Lusman Roblero. Ashley is survived by her husband, Lusman; mother...

Apr 9, 2018

Niles – Steven E. Barnes, 72, passed away at 1am on Monday, April 9, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his family. Steve was born on September 15, 1945 in South Bend, to the late Edwin and Geraldine (Chase) Barnes. On April 7, 2001, Steve married Kathy (Dumond) she survives along with his children, Jason (Amy) Barnes,...

Apr 7, 2018

Asa Alvin Johnson, Jr., age 52 years of Niles, Michigan died at 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an illness.

He was born on April 15, 1965 in Niles to Asa A. and Emma Jean (Neidlinger), Sr., and attended Niles Community Schools.  He was a member...

Apr 7, 2018

Niles – Shirley L. (Salisbury) Skinner, 82, passed away at 10:29pm on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born July 18, 1935 in Buchanan to the late, Harold and Marie Salisbury. Shirley was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Salisbury; and sisters, Irene Bell and Audrey Salisbury. On June...

Apr 6, 2018

James A. Foghino March 5, 1937 – April 6, 2018 Niles – James A, Foghino, 81 passed away at 5:36am on Friday, April 6, 2018 in Buchannan Meadows. Jim was born on March 5, 1937 in Three Rivers, MI to the late Charles W. and Florence Thelma (Howard) Foghino. James was also preceded in death by his twin brother,...

Apr 4, 2018

SFC Milton J. Stone, U. S. Army, Ret’d, age 81 years of Buchanan, Michigan died unexpectedly at 4:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 26, 1936 in Alabama, and was a son of Milton J. and Marissa Stone. He was graduated from Monterey (California) High School, and later joined the United...

Apr 4, 2018

Margaret Ann Butler, exactly 90 years old, died peacefully at her home in Niles, Michigan on her birthday, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Her death was unexpected, but of natural causes. She was born on April 4, 1928 in Bremen, Indiana to Milo C. and Ada Clair (McCraner) Rogers. She attended the former Sumnerville (Michigan) Elementary School, and was graduated...

Apr 3, 2018

Mary Margaret Bryant, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:58 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 with family gathered around at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on December 31, 1933 in Lake City, Arkansas to Irvin R. and Nina T. (Walker) Meachum. She was graduated from Riverside High School in Lake City...

Mar 30, 2018

Bonita “Bonnie” S. Walters, 57, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 30, 2018 in her home. Bonnie was born on February 1, 1961 in Dowagiac to Gerald and Shirley Criffield. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, brother Christopher, and a daughter Catherine. Bonnie is survived by her husband, William O. Walters; her children; Sally...

Mar 30, 2018

William J. French February 15, 1927 – March 30, 2018 Niles – William J. French, 91, passed away at 8:06am on Friday, March 30, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on February 15, 1927 in Custer Park, IL to the late Samuel W. and Catherine J. (Fassino) French. Bill was also preceded in...

Mar 30, 2018

John W. McGill, Jr.

October 19, 1946 -  March 30, 2018

John W. McGill, Jr. 71 of Elkhart, IN passed away after an extended illness on Friday, March 30, 2018 in Elkhart General Hospital.

John was born on October 19, 1946 in Niles to the late John W. and Eleanor (O’konski)...

Mar 28, 2018

Priscilla A. Coffinger, age 71 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan died peacefully at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 with her family gathered around at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home. She was born on...

Mar 28, 2018

Anna Theresa (Lucchesi) Denisi passed away peacefully at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at West Woods of Niles Nursing Home, after sharing 92 wonderful and memorable years with family and friends.  Her family is grateful for the care and compassion offered by the dedicated and loving staff of West Woods and Heartland Hospice.

Mar 27, 2018

Judith Jean Kocsis, age 78 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly, but of natural causes at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana while her daughter was visiting her. She was born on April 4, 1939 in Eau Claire, Michigan to Clifford E. and Ruth I. (Molitor) Briney. She was...

Mar 24, 2018

Jacob Daniel Wieger, age 25 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

He was born on May 25, 1992 in South Bend, Indiana to George S. and Katherine A. Wieger.  He graduated as valedictorian from Brandywine High School, earned his Bachelor of Science in...