Obituaries

Dec 25, 2016

George L. Neidlinger, 53 of Niles passed away at home on Sunday, December 25. George was born in St. Paul, MN to Edward and Julia (Anthony) Neidlinger. He is preceded by his mother Julia, nephew Michael Soyk, and niece Nicole Quint. George is survived by his father Edward of Higden, AR, his daughter Caitlynn Dale Murdock of Dowagiac, MI; step...

Dec 24, 2016

David E. Werner, 58, of Niles passed away on December 24, 2016 at the Hospice House in Elkhart, IN.

David was born in Niles, on January 7, 1958 to the late William P and Helen (Snyder) Werner. He is survived by his two children William Werner of York, PA. and Manda Werner of South Bend, IN; his...

Dec 22, 2016

Judith Ann Correa

November 7, 1953 – December 22, 2016

Niles – Judith Ann Correa, 63, passed away at 1:58am on Wednesday, December 22, 2016 in West Woods of Niles.

Judith was born on November 7, 1953, in Niles to the late Jose and Edna (Vetter) Correa. Judith was also preceded...

Dec 21, 2016

Jack W. Davis

March 31, 1930 – December 21, 2016

Niles – Jack W. Davis, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Riveridge Manor.

Jack was born on March 31, 1930 in Niles, MI to the late James M. and Goldie Fern Davis. On September 18, 1954 in Angola, Indiana, Jack...

Dec 17, 2016

 Gabriele Wilhelmine (Kraft) Bergenham, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 with family at her bedside at Lakeland Hospital – Niles.

She was born on February 5, 1936 in Frankenau, Hessen, Germany to Adolf Georg Ludwig and Erika Hildegard (Schafer) Kraft. She completed schooling in Germany, and came to...

Dec 17, 2016

Jerry Edward Flint, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died at 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 surrounded by family in his living room at home following an extended illness.

He was born on August 31, 1943 at home in Niles to Walter C. and Velma (Harris) Flint. He was graduated from Niles High School where...

Dec 14, 2016

Richard Lee “Dick” Hostetler, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his home.

He was born on March 2, 1950 in North Liberty, Indiana to Lionel and Fern Elizabeth (Talbot) Hostetler. He attended North Liberty schools, and has lived in Southwest Michigan since 1995. He was formerly...

Dec 11, 2016

Kenneth Grubbs, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

He was born on April 7, 1936 in South Bend to Kenneth and Irene M. (Barts) Grubbs. He was graduated from Niles...

Dec 10, 2016

Frank A. Scafaria, Sr.

October 7, 1923 - December 10, 2016

Watervliet, MI - Frank A. Scafaria, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in his daughter’s home in Watervliet, MI.

Frank was born on October 7, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Gaetano and Elizabeth Scafaria. He was the second of five...

Dec 6, 2016

Michael Eugene Dobrzykowski, age 62 years of South Bend, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016 at his home following an illness.

He was born on August 20, 1954 in South Bend to Eugene and Emalee (Krochmal) Dobrzykowski. He was graduated from South Bend Clay High School, and joined the United States Marine Corps...

Dec 1, 2016

Cecil Phillip Hodgson, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:57 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016 with his family gathered around at the home of his son in Niles following an illness.

He was born on November 29, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana to Cecil L. and Edna (Redding) Hodgson. He was...

Nov 29, 2016

Allen Hugh Batton, age 65 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Tuesday morning, November 29, 2016 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on September 5, 1951 in Niles to Byphel Veston and Betty Glee (Crowell) Batton. He graduated from Niles High School where he played football and competed in track, and attended Southwestern...

Nov 28, 2016

Ruby Mae (Palmer) Hawkins, 98, passed away on November 28, 2016 in West Woods of Niles where she had been a resident for ten years. She loved her “home” and they loved her. Mrs. Hawkins was born on March 30, 1918 in Baker, MT to the late Herbert and Pearl (Jones) Palmer and resided in Mellette, SD her entire life...

Nov 28, 2016

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Everett Lee Young, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on April 19, 1924 in Niles to Arthur Claire and Gladys Marie (Coons) Young and lived...

Nov 23, 2016

Mark David Fritsche, age 56 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at his home of natural causes.

He was born on February 18, 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Carl B. and Patricia Ann (Fox) Fritsche II. He was graduated from Niles High School, and attended Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo). He was employed in motion picture production...

Nov 23, 2016

Biography

Johanna F. Wisniewski, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in her home.

Johanna was born on February 13, 1931 in Oldenburg, Germany to the late Karl and Tilidia Bleckwehl. On April 23, 1983 in Chicago, IL, Johanna married Patrick E. Wisniewski and he preceeded her in death on September 8, 2000.

Nov 21, 2016

Biography

Kevin Joseph Sykes, age 63 years of Niles, Michigan died at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on November 19, 1953 in Jackson, Michigan to Gerald Felix and Eileen (Thorrez) Sykes. He was graduated from Lumen Christi High School in Jackson,...

Nov 21, 2016

Landyn Lee VanLaecke, three month old son of Alexis Clark and Tyler VanLaecke of Niles, Michigan died at 2:16 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a lifelong battle with a congenital heart issue.

He was born on August 21, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles to Alexis Nichole Clark and Tyler...

Nov 20, 2016

David Wayne Sallee, age 50 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2016 with his family gathered around at his home following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on March 3, 1966 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Robert and Iris M. (Schroer) Sallee, Sr. He attended Brandywine schools and...

Nov 18, 2016

Ray Bennett Hand, 96 passed away at the home of his grandson Robert Hand on Friday, November 18, 2016.

Ray was born on December 2, 1919 to Lewis and Cora Hand, who preceded him in death. On May 10, 1940 he married Toisa who passed away on May21, 2010.

He is survived by his son...