Obituaries

Vera Brazel

Mar 13, 2017

Vera A. Brazel, age 96 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:10 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Nurses and staff of West Woods for the excellent care provided to Vera during the three years she resided with...

Jeanne Hipshear

Mar 10, 2017

Jeanne Edna (Clay)Hipshear, 90, of Holland, Michigan, formerly of Niles, Michigan, and Detroit, Michigan, died peacefully in her sleep, following a short illness, on March 10, 2017, at Vista Springs, Holland Meadows, Holland, Michigan.

Born May 20, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, she is predeceased by her parents, Kate and Clarence Clay, brothers William and Junior Clay, sister...

Dale Wiars

Mar 9, 2017

Biography

Dale M Wiars, age 83 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home in Three Rivers, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on September 27, 1933 in Niles, Michigan to Myrtis and Helen (Renz) Wiars. He was graduated from Niles High School,...

Leona Morford

Mar 9, 2017

Leona May Morford, 94, of Dowagiac, Michigan died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan, Michigan following complications of a stroke. She was blessed by the Father right before she passed away, with her family by her side, and her family is grateful to the staff of Bronson Commons for their kind and compassionate care.

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Sue Redman

Mar 9, 2017

Sue Redman, age 67, of Murphy NC, formerly of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Murphy Medical Center.

Sue was born on August 9, 1949 in Mishawaka to the late Jack and Virginia (Larsen) Robinson.

On July 18, 1987, in South Bend, Sue married Roger Redman who survives; along...

Miss Gutschenritter

Mar 6, 2017

Biography

 Miss Ruth Lucy Gutschenritter, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan died at 11:35 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Riveridge Manor following a brief illness.

She was born on September 17, 1921 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Arthur J. and Elizabeth M. (Burelbach) Gutschenritter. She was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived in...

Niles Stewart

Mar 6, 2017

Biography

Niles Wayne Stewart, age 91 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan, died peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2017 surrounded by loving family in Winter Haven, Florida.

He was born on November 30, 1925 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Archie and Ethel (Schoonmaker) Stewart. He graduated from Niles High School in 1944 and enlisted in the United...

Richard Martin

Mar 5, 2017

Richard Eugene Martin, 84, of Niles passed away at 1:17pm on Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI.

Richard was born on May 12, 1932 in Niles to the late Henry and Rose (Milner) Martin. Richard was also preceded in death by a brother, Henry Martin; and sisters, Rosemary Juroff, and Gloria...

Beverly Jacobs

Feb 28, 2017

Beverly Jean Jacobs, age 70 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:41 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on May 6, 1946 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to John D. and Berniece (Benson) Walker. She was graduated from Niles High School, and...

Richard Jeschke

Feb 28, 2017

 Richard Dale “Dick” Jeschke, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 3:13 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his home.

He was born on March 18, 1943 in Niles to William and Frieda (Laukus) Jeschke. He was graduated from Berrien Springs High School, and joined the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged as...

Frank Hess

Feb 24, 2017

Frank J. Hess, 100 died Friday, February 24, 2017 in Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Frank was born on April 12, 1916 in South Bend, IN to the late John and Rose (Robakawski) Hess. He lived in Niles for over 50 years. Frank was employed at Roth Plating in South Bend and had worked there for many...

Paula Watson

Feb 17, 2017

Paula Sue Watson passed away on February 17, 2017 in West Woods of Niles. Paula was born on August 18, 1942 in Alma, Nebraska to Pauline (Huff) and Forest Watson who preceded her in death. She is survived by son, Robert (Catherine) Hernandez, of Cypress, California; daughter, Zara Watson of Belgium; granddaughter, Isabel Hernandez; brothers, Tannis Watson of Niles,...

Robert Benka

Feb 14, 2017

Robert Eugene Benka, age 75 years, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Wilds River Rest in Buchanan, Michigan. Arrangements are pending.

Robert Kuhl

Feb 13, 2017

South Bend - Robert W. Kuhl, 83, passed away at 2:35am on Monday, February 13, 2017 in Memorial Hospital.

Robert was born on December 24, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to the late, Arthur R. and Carrie Evelyn (Eppich) Kuhl. On September 22, 1962 in Galien, MI Robert married Joyce “Peg” (Anderson) who preceded him in death.

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Ella Mclean

Feb 9, 2017

Ella McLean, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017, surrounded by her family.

Ella was born to Vergie Miller on October 19, 1942 in Hopewell Virginia. Ella was raised by her Aunt Elsie McCann in Petersburg, Virginia.

On December 6, 1958, Ella married the love of her life, Donald McLean in Petersburg. They celebrated...

Lyle Good

Feb 8, 2017

Lyle (Buck) Good, age 85, of Niles, passed away after battling a long illness.

He was born in Knox, IN, to Iden & Dorothy Good from Buchanan, MI. After being discharged from his Military service, he resided in Buchanan & retired from Bendix in South Bend, IN.

He is survived by his children, Robert (Karol)...

Miriam Jackson

Feb 3, 2017

Niles, Miriam Naomi Jackson,82 of Niles, died Friday, February 3, 2017 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Miriam was born on November 25, 1934 in Michigan City, IN to Glenn and Pauline(Schultz) Gring. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Rev Glenn M. Gring Jr. Miriam is survived by her husband of 46 years,...

Flora Riddle

Feb 3, 2017

Send Flowers Flora Marie Riddle March 26, 1928 - February 3, 2017

Flora Marie Riddle, 88 of Niles, died Friday February 3, 2017 in Buchanan, at Buchanan Meadows. Flora was born at home on March 26, 1928 in Niles. She was a lifelong resident of Niles who lived her life in the house in which she was born....

Michael Bashara

Feb 2, 2017

“Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, In this world, Elwood, you must be - she always called me Elwood - In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." -- Elwood P Dowd in Harvey. Michael...

Ralph Eagley

Feb 2, 2017

Ralph Edward Eagley, age 68 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, February 2, 2017 at his home.

He was born on March 6, 1948 in Niles to Cleland “Bud” and Mary L. (Heck) Eagley. He was graduated from Niles High School and served in the United States Army for two periods totaling twelve years including...