Obituaries

Donald Pears

Jan 24, 2017

Donald H. Pears, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 11:28 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 with family gathered around at his home following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate attention offered by many including caregivers Tina, Valena, Sarah, Marquita, and Vanessa.

He was born on...

Virginia Fedeli

Jan 19, 2017

Niles, Virginia L. “Ginger” (Colvin) Fedeli, 81, died at 11:25pm on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Lakeland Hospital, Niles.

Virginia was born on July 12, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the late George E. and Anne (Radtke) Colvin, Sr. On March 31, 1956 Virginia married the late Finis Harold Dodson. On June 9, 1962...

Kay Mattiford

Jan 14, 2017

Kay D. Mattiford, 83, passed away at 4:45pm on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Riveridge Rehab and Health Center. Kay was born on November 23, 1933, in Buchanan to the late James and Lillias (Armstrong) Peacock. On July 11, 1964 in Buchanan, Kay married Frank W. Mattiford and he passed away on December 27, 2001. She was also preceded in...

Christy Cox

Jan 13, 2017

Christy Ann Cox, age 53 years, of Buchanan, Michigan died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at Noon on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Mount Zion Cathedral of Praise COGIC in Buchanan. The Funeral Service for Christy will begin at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens...

Michael Meyer

Jan 11, 2017

Niles – Michael “Mike” John Meyer, 41, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday January 11, 2017 in his home.

Mike was born on April 13, 1975 in Niles, to John and Diane (Holloway) Meyer. On August 27, 2005 Mike married Angie (Peck) Meyer. She survives and lives in Niles with their children Aubrey Pearl and...

Reinholt Metzger

Jan 9, 2017

Reinholt “Blackie” Metzger, age 93 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died Monday evening, January 9, 2017 at Elkhart (Indiana) General Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on October 23, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Alex and Amelia Metzger. The Metzger family moved to a mint farm near New Carlisle, Indiana where he was...

Gertrude Spence

Jan 9, 2017

Gertrude Elizabeth Spence was released from the bonds of earth, old age, and illness and has gone to be with friends, family, and beloved pets. She died Monday, January 9, 2017.

Gertrude was born in Three Oaks to George L. and Gertrude Paff Glover, but lived most of her life in Niles. She showed considerable talent in...

Gertrude Rosselit

Jan 8, 2017

Biography

Gertrude T. Rosselit, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:06 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on October 9, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to Albert and Louise (Stehlik) Zeisz. She was graduated from South Bend John Adams...

Evelyn Bolton

Jan 6, 2017

Evelyn L. Bolton, age 98 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:03 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on June 15, 1918 in Buchanan, Michigan to Edward Frank and Mabel Melinda (Montgomery) Dolph. She was graduated from Buchanan High School in 1936, and continued her...

Sgt. Army

Jan 3, 2017

Sgt. Jason E. Holmes, age 36 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home in Columbia, South Carolina.

He was born on February 26, 1980 in Niles to Brenda (Crocker) Holmes and Brian Holmes, Sr. After high school, he pursued a military career, which has been remarkable. He completed three...

Anthony Varga

Jan 3, 2017

Anthony M. Varga

April 15, 2003 – January 3, 2017

Niles – Anthony M. Varga, 13, grew his angel’s wings on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Hanson Hospice Center in Stephensville, MI.

Anthony was born on April 15, 2003 in Petosky, MI to his mother, Kristztina Varga. She survives and lives in her...

Lois Peabody

Jan 2, 2017

Lois Jean Rooks Peabody, age 91 years, of Niles, Michigan died Monday, January 2, 2017 at West Woods of Niles of a brief illness. Lois was born March 8, 1925 in Holland, Michigan to Albert and Maude (Miller) Rooks. Her family moved to Niles when she was 5 years of age. She attended Niles Schools, and was the Salutatorian of...

Sarah French

Jan 1, 2017

Sarah Annette French, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home following an illness.

She was born on October 14, 1937 in Centerville, Tennessee to William and Elizabeth (Riley) Binkley. After graduation from high school, she joined the All American Red Heads women’s professional exhibition basketball...

Cora Connolly

Jan 1, 2017

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December 5, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Cora Angela-Rose Connolly

December 5, 2016 – January 1, 2017

Cora Angela-Rose Connolly, the precious baby girl of Tristan Connolly and Justine Walsh, was born on December 5, 2016 at 9:23 pm. at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand...

Tony Grimes, Jr

Dec 30, 2016

Tony Martin Grimes, Jr.

April 2, 1975- December 30, 2016

Lansing – Tony Martin Grimes, Jr. 41, died Friday, December 30, 2016 in Sparrow Hospital.

Tony was born on April 2, 1975 in Niles, MI. Tony is survived by his mother, Sheryl L. Russell of Lansing; father, Tony Martin Grimes, Sr.,...

Shirley Harris

Dec 29, 2016

Shirley Ann Mae Harris, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Thursday morning, December 29, 2016 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born on March 21, 1937 in Niles to Ora and Goldie May (Brown) Colcord. She attended Niles Community Schools as a member of the first class to graduate from the new...

Terrie Karn

Dec 28, 2016

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Terrie Lynn Renea Karn, 51, of Niles departed this world to join her Heavenly Father and parents in Paradise on December, 28th suddenly, after a short illness. Terrie was born in Houston, Texas on May 4th, 1965 to Floyd and Elaine Ramsey, but relocated to Berrien County as a...

Maxine Haller

Dec 28, 2016

Maxine Joy Haller

July 4, 1934 – December 28, 2016

Granger – Maxine Joy Haller, 82, passed away at 8:05pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Brookdale Senior Living.

Maxine was born on July 4, 1934, in Goodells, MI, to the late Carl F. and Hazel J. (Kitchen) Scheffler. On August...

Laurel Sutherland

Dec 26, 2016

Laurel Ashley Sutherland, age 41 years and her sister, Bree Anne Sutherland, age 37 years, both formerly of Niles, Michigan died together of injuries from a motor vehicle accident at 4:10 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the intersection of Warren Woods Road and Cleveland Avenue in Weesaw Township, Michigan.

They were born to Michael G....

Sally Clements

Dec 26, 2016

Sally Ann Clements, age 56 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016 with family around at her home at the end of a long battle against cancer.

She was born on January 9, 1960 at home in Niles to Donald J. and Elvira Mae (Cutler) Riley, Sr. She attended Brandywine...