Obituaries

Apr 30, 2016

George Louis Gulbranson, age 93 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on June 19, 1922 in Niles to Louis A. and Marie F. (Zoss) Gulbranson, and was graduated from Niles High School in 1940. He was employed in the...

Apr 29, 2016

Earl A. Thompson, age 96 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 3:50 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Medilodge of Lansing, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on February 29 – Leap Day – of 1920 in Talcott, West Virginia to Robert LeRoy and Sarah Elizabeth (Wiseman) Thompson. He was first employed...

Apr 28, 2016

Harold Jack “Stink” Butterworth, age 88 years of Niles, Michigan died on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a brief illness. He was born February 17, 1928 in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania to Clarence and Inez (Rogers) Butterworth.

Harold worked as a coalminer as a child in Pennsylvania and then retired from Bendix...

Apr 26, 2016

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Terrill Alan “Terry” Powell, age 59 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 10:16 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles. He was born on June 7, 1956 in Niles and was a son of Ralph L. and Mary L. (Ball) Powell. He was...

Apr 25, 2016

Eugene John “Jack” Flock, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 1:48 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 with his family gathered around at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on March 28, 1934 in Mishawaka to Francis Xavier and Sylvia (Kuebler) Flock. He has lived in Niles since 1973. He drove...

Apr 25, 2016

Robert H. Ramsay, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 with his family gathered around at his home following an extended illness. His family is grateful to the staff of Lakeland Dialysis Center and Hospice at Home for their care, concern, and compassion; especially Hospice nurse Sarah.

He...

Apr 25, 2016

Captain Richard C. Schneider, United States Air Force, Retired, age 69 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Monday April 25, 2016 at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on November 19, 1946 in Niles to Robert P. and Claudine R. (Johnson) Schneider, and was graduated from Niles High School. He...

Apr 24, 2016

Warren James “Jim” Searles, Jr., age 50 years of Niles, Michigan died on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Franciscan Saint Anthony Hospital in Michigan City unexpectedly, but of natural causes. Jim was born November 11, 1965 to Warren James “Jim” Sr. and Barbara (Brown) Searles.

Jim was a 1984 graduate of Brandywine High School in...

Apr 22, 2016

 Mrs. Marion "Isabel" Ossmer, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan died on Friday, April 22, 2016 at West Woods of Niles following an illness. Arrangements are pending.

Apr 16, 2016

William T. Kelly, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 with his family gathered around at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on April 5, 1925 in Hastings, Michigan to Frank W. and Gladys B. (Beck) Kelly, and was graduated from...

Apr 13, 2016

Allen B. Brooks of Niles, Michigan passed away in Nokomis, Florida on April 13, 2016. Al was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to M. Allen Brooks and Virginia (Brothers) on April 26, 1930. During high school he met his life partner and love, Barbara Joan Smith and they were married May 14, 1950. Together they had four children Chris...

Apr 9, 2016

Misty M. Napier-Nelson, age 41 years of South Bend, Indiana died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She was born on October 16, 1974 in Monroe, Michigan to William and Gwenda (Heck) Napier.

Misty was in EMT in the Michiana area, enjoyed watching scary movies and taking pictures of flowers while...

Apr 8, 2016

Helen Marie Miller, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 7:48 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 with her family gathered around at her home following an illness. Her family is grateful to the staff of Hospice at Home, and everyone else who ministered to her and allowed her to be at home during her illness.

Apr 7, 2016

Laurana Belle “Rana” Steiner, age 96 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on November 26, 1919 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Harvey Orville and Flossie Mildred (Daughtery) Smith. She attended school in Mishawaka, and has lived in the Michiana...

Apr 7, 2016

Brian Lee Padgett, age 42 years of Niles, Michigan died at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Osceola Regional Hospital in Kissimmee, Florida unexpectedly but of natural causes.

He was born on September 28, 1973 in Big Rapids, Michigan to Donald Lee and Janet Lynn (Wenger) Padgett. He was graduated from Penn High School in...

Mar 30, 2016

Donald Edward Clubine, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan died Wednesday evening, March 30, 2016 at his home, unexpectedly but of natural causes.

He was born on March 6, 1932 in Niles to Earl H. and Elma Z. (Jackson) Clubine. He was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived in Niles all of his...

Mar 30, 2016

Ruth Elaine Rifenberg, age 100 years of Niles, Michigan died at 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan following a brief illness.

She was born on March 13, 1916 in Lowell, Michigan to Ellis and Mary (Courter) Rollins. She was graduated from Lowell High School, and graduated from...

Mar 27, 2016

Nancy Pearl Wilson, age 81 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, March 27 – Easter of 2016 - at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on July 27, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Pearl Caesar who died in the birthing process. Nancy was adopted by Roy & Myrtle...

Mar 27, 2016

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Margaret Jean McBain, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan died on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles following a brief illness. She was born October 19, 1946 in New Troy, Michigan to Samuel and Carrie (Mangold) Martin.

On May 15, 1965 in Edwardsburg, Michigan, Margaret married Charles McBain, Sr., with whom...

Mar 25, 2016



Eleanor L. Parker, age 88 years of Niles, Michigan died on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a brief illness.

She was born November 10, 1927 in Niles to Dennis and Faye (Carpenter) Parker. She was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived here her entire life. Following graduation she...