Obituaries

Jun 5, 2016

Henry Benedict “Hank” Petruska, age 100 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on September 5, 1915 in Niles to Carl C. and Maria (Kuna) Petruska. He was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived...

Jun 1, 2016

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Cheryl Ann (Rose) Wilks, age 67 years of Niles, Michigan died on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. She was born August 29, 1948 in Niles to Elmer and Genevieve “Sally” (Dwyer) Rose.

Cheryl graduated from Niles High School in 1966...

May 28, 2016

Richard Allen Hover, age 58 years of Niles, Michigan died at 12:38 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at this home of natural causes.

He was born on September 18, 1957 in Heidelberg, Germany to Jerry Lee and Sonja Eileen (Troyer) Hover. He was graduated from Brandywine High School and has lived in Niles most...

May 24, 2016

Mr. Robin Stewart, age 53 years of Dowagiac, Michigan died peacefully at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on October 5, 1962 in Niles, Michigan to Lee and Billie Jean (Bowling) Stewart. He attended Niles Community Schools, and then lived...

May 24, 2016

Stanley Bullard Gorton, age 77 years of Niles, Michigan died at 2:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on November 3, 1938 in Niles to Murle E. and Harriett M. (Bullard) Gorton. He was graduated from Niles High School in 1956, and...

May 23, 2016

Mary Virginia Light, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. She was born September 18, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Sophia (Stephanic) Hartley.

Virginia graduated from New Buffalo Schools in 1948 and earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Western Michigan University....

May 21, 2016

Jessie LaVera Pollock, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan died on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born August 16, 1924 in Nappanee, Indiana to Hubert Hue and Goldie Ethel (Kronk) McDonald. Jessie was a graduate of Niles Schools and attended some college courses at Southwest Michigan College. She was...

May 19, 2016

Patricia M. Murphy McGowen, age 71 years of Niles, Michigan died at 5:43 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Hospice House in Roseland, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on August 25, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas to Charles L. and Mary E. (Wood) Murphy. She was graduated from South Bend Clay High...

May 19, 2016

Paula Jean Marston, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:18 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016 with her family gathered around at her home following an extended illness.

She was born on May 2, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana to Douglas J. and Carmella T. (DeStefano) Lamb. She was graduated with Brandywine High School’s...

May 18, 2016

Ruthe Elaine Montgomery Halbritter, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan died at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on May 12, 1921 in Buchanan, Michigan to John Myron and Teddy May (Rowley) Montgomery. She was graduated from Buchanan High School, and attended Hunter College...

May 16, 2016

Evelyn Olga Arnold, age 93 years of Niles, Michigan died at 3:40 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on November 19, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Emil August and Marie Augusta (Krause) Klotz. She was graduated from the former Lucy Flower Technical High School in Chicago and...

May 15, 2016

William Tschida, age 93 years of Avon Park, Florida died on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida following an illness.

He was born on November 8, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana to John and Rose (Sieracki) Tschida. He was graduated from South Bend Central High School. He served in the U. S. Army during World War...

May 15, 2016

Robert Dale Ditson, age 54 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan died unexpectedly at 8:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home.

He was born on February 17, 1962 in Niles, Michigan to Jesse Loyd and Patricia May (Vinnedge) Ditson. He was a graduate of Niles High School, served a tour of duty in the United States...

May 15, 2016

Darrell A. Johnson, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan died at 5:56 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on December 18, 1940 in Leonidas Township, Michigan to Darrell N. and Edith L. (Reid) Johnson. He was graduated from Niles High School, and enlisted...

May 13, 2016

Beverly Jean Gessinger, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan died at 7:32 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Hospice House in Roseland, Indiana following an extended illness. The family is grateful to all of their relatives and friends for the kind and caring support offered through this difficult season.

She was born on October 15,...

May 10, 2016

Marilyn Winn Godsey, age 85 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 with her family gathered around at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on January 4, 1931 in Niles to Clayton U. and F. Lucille (Winn) McCoy. She graduated from...

May 8, 2016

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John Robert Stull, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan died on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. He was born September 18, 1943 in LaPorte, Indiana to Richard and Josephine (Buzalski) Stull.

John was a United States Air Force Veteran...

May 8, 2016

Sharon M. “Sherry” Kaufman, age 64 years of Niles, Michigan died at 11:47 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following a brief illness.

She was born on February 10, 1952 in Niles to Donald R. and Helen Marie (Cole) Benjamin. She attended Galien, Michigan schools, and was graduated from...

May 5, 2016

Wilma June Blackburn, age 92 of Niles, Michigan died on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford, Indiana. Wilma was born August 7, 1923 in Buchanan, Michigan to Marshall Alva and Edna Marie (Coleman) Richey.

Wilma was retired from Simplicity Pattern Company in Niles after over 25 years of service. She enjoyed...

May 4, 2016

Jason Daniel Martin, age 31 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

He was born on March 11, 1985 in South Bend, Indiana to Steve Daniel and Lauren Sue (Baker) Martin. He was graduated from Brandywine High School in Niles and had attended Southwestern Michigan College. He had been...