Obituaries

Aug 19, 2016

Glenda Mae Heighway, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan died at 5:08 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on May 30, 1934 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to J. B. and Geneva (Perry) Manasco. She was graduated from Berrien Springs (Michigan) High...

Aug 18, 2016

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August 18, 2016

Maizley Hope Nelson was stillborn on Thursday evening, August 18, 2016 to Mark A. and Kimberly A. (Porter) Nelson of Niles, Michigan.

Maizley’s mother had already sensed that Maizley was active with pleasant, happy, exploring motions.

Surviving family includes her parents, Kim and...

Aug 13, 2016

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Mr. Bruce Wayne Hickok, age 65 years, formerly of Galien, Michigan died unexpectedly at 10:46 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 following a health episode while at work near his home in Vicksburg, Michigan. The family is grateful for the anonymous store patron who performed resuscitation until...

Aug 13, 2016

 Betty Louise Neidlinger, age 83 of Niles, Michigan died at 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at West Woods of Niles following an illness.

She was born on May 15, 1933 in Buchanan, Michigan to Donald Dean and Daisy Dale (Snyder) Clemans. She attended Buchanan schools, and has lived in this area most of her life. She...

Aug 8, 2016

Joseph Edward French, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan died at 6:10 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on June 11, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to Frank G. and Irene (Wood) French. He graduated from Niles High School, served in the United States Army...

Aug 8, 2016

Candy Ann Beckman, age 50 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Monday morning, August 8, 2016 at her home.

She was born on December 12, 1965 in Saint Joseph, Michigan to Marvin Hayden and Barbara Ann (Kemp) Guess. She was graduated from Niles High School, and had continued her education at the local community college. She...

Aug 7, 2016



Mr. Francis Lee Norris, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 5:05 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 with family gathered around at the Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Lakeland, Florida following an extended illness.

He was born on August 20, 1928 in Niles to Dick E. and Bertha J. (Knott) Norris. He was graduated...

Aug 1, 2016

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Ella Irene Rodgers, age 94 years of Niles, Michigan died on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Riveridge Manor in Niles. She was born October 24, 1921 in Niles to John Joseph and Mary Erma Dobrotka. Ella worked for Simplicity Pattern Company for over 45 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Saint Mark Catholic Church in...

Jul 31, 2016

Kay Kiger Petruska, age 77 years of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly of Niles, Michigan died on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. She was born September 12, 1938 in Niles, Michigan to Fred and Grace (Simmonds) Kiger.

Kay was graduated from Stevens College and attended the University of Michigan where she received her...

Jul 29, 2016

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Richard Hershel Hamman, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Lakeland Healthcare Hospital in Niles. He was born December 8, 1946 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Richard C. and Beatrice (Moses) Hamman.

Richard graduated from Penn High School and was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the...

Jul 27, 2016

Marshall Claude “Pug” Thompson, age 77 years of Niles, Michigan died at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on October 1, 1938 in Allegan, Michigan to Claude Marshall and Lila Maxine (Bush) Thompson. He was graduated from Niles High School, and earned a Bachelor’s...

Jul 27, 2016

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Mildred L. “Mickey” Muntz, age 93 years of Niles, Michigan died on July 27, 2016 at Lakeland Healthcare Hospital in Niles. She was born July 21, 1923 in Erin, Tennessee to Charlie Andrew and Nettie May (Beechem) Ladd.

Mickey was a member of the Fraternal Order Eagles 2094 where she was a former past...

Jul 26, 2016

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Dennis Carl Soyk, age 53 years, of Niles, Michigan died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

He was born on February 14, 1963 Rhode Island to Carl and Jonell Soyk. He was employed as a truck driver.

Jul 25, 2016

Donna Mark, age 89 years, formerly of Buchanan, Michigan died peacefully at 9:04 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 with family members gathered around her bedside at The Hearth at Juday Creek in Granger, Indiana following a brief illness. She was born on June 1, 1927 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Frank and Rose (Schneider) Tiemann, and was graduated...

Jul 24, 2016

Michael G. Wetmore, age 87 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 3:48 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2016 with family gathered around his bed at his home in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

He was born on April 23, 1929 in Niles to Joseph A. and Mary Magdalene (Farrell) Wetmore. He attended Niles...

Jul 23, 2016

Joann Marie Nadler, age 59 years of Cassopolis, Michigan died on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born February 14, 1957 in Southington, Connecticut to Stanley and Lois (Beaupre) Galenweski. Joann enjoyed crafts; crocheting or knitting hats and gloves or doilies for the house. She enjoyed playing cards, board games and just...

Jul 23, 2016

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Joann Marie Nadler, age 59 years of Cassopolis, Michigan died on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born February 14, 1957 in Southington, Connecticut to Stanley and Lois (Beaupre) Galenweski.

Joann enjoyed crafts; crocheting or knitting hats and gloves or doilies for the house. She enjoyed...

Jul 23, 2016

Mildred A. Cain, age 87 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 11:58 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 with her family gathered around her bed at The Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness. The staff and fellow residents of The Sanctuary made her feel loved like family, and very at-home.

Jul 21, 2016

Vivian Rose Tharp, age 104 years of Niles, Michigan died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1912 in Van Buren County, Michigan to Thomas and Carrie (Benwire) Sherburn.

Vivian was a cook for Brandywine Public Schools for over 15 years, retiring in 1974. She was a...

Jul 15, 2016

Jean Marie Griesinger, age 58 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at home with her family gathered around her bedside at 7:40 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016 following a courageous battle against cancer.

She was born on November 21, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana to Ronald L. and Mary Jo (Manhart) Griesinger. She was graduated from...