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...
Gary Vinnedge
Jan 31, 2017
Gary L. Vinnedge, 59, died at 3:55am on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in the Hospice House after being very sick for many years.
Gary was born on August 29, 1957, in Niles, MI to the late Kyle F. and Violet M. (Pirnie) Vinnedge. Gary was also preceded in death by his brother, Dean.
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Dorothy Moore
Jan 30, 2017
Dorothy Eleanor Moore, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017 with family gathered around her bed at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.
She was born on August 18, 1931 in Niles, Michigan to Curtis R. and Mable G. (Ross) Johnson. She attended Niles schools, and...
Jacquelyn Stark
Jan 26, 2017
Jacquelyn L. (Muff) Stark, age 55 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Thursday morning, January 26, 2017 with family gathered around at her home following an illness. Arrangements are pending at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home in Niles.
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
Send Flowers Cora Angela-Rose Connolly
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...