Obituaries

Jan 19, 2016

Rev. Gerald R. Radabaugh, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan died at 10:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on August 27, 1941 in Oak Hill, Ohio to Emil Andrew and Alice Marie (Davis) Radabaugh. He was graduated from the Laker High School in Pigeon,...

Jan 18, 2016

Carole Ann Hedstrom, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died with peace and grace, and with her family gathered around at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at her home following an extended illness

She was born on June 25, 1942 in Niles to Frederick Norman and Pauline Louise (Eycleshymer) Wadel. She was graduated from Niles...

Jan 14, 2016

Martha Lucille Riland, age 97 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2016 in Niles following a brief illness.

She was born on December 31, 1918 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Lyle and Pearl (Ingleright) Pennell. She was graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1938 and was employed in several area...

Jan 13, 2016

Gregory Dean Crouch, age 70 years of Rochester Hills, Michigan died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on September 3, 1945 in Niles, Michigan to Dillard and DeLoris (Behm) Crouch. He was graduated from Niles High School, and earned a Bachelors Degree in Education from...

Jan 13, 2016

Betty Arthola East, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born November 11, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana to Albert and Dessie (Morris) Replogle.

Betty was a longtime member of Northway Church of Christ in South Bend and was part of the church...

Jan 9, 2016



Mary Ann Hamrick, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died surrounded by friends, caregivers, and her husband on Saturday morning, January 9, 2016 at her home following a two year battle with a rare form of ovarian cancer. She was grateful to God for giving her a partner, her husband, Robert just weeks before her diagnosis, to help...

Jan 9, 2016



Harold John Leach, age 90 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 7:25 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Thompson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky following a brief illness.

He was born on August 19, 1925 in Niles to Adrian F. and Hazel (Pierce) Leach. He was graduated from Niles High School and enlisted...

Jan 8, 2016



Edwin Tyler “Ted” Comeau, age 93 of Niles, Michigan died Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. He was born December 18, 1922 in Sutton, Quebec, Canada to Toussaint and Jane (Hudson) Comeau.

Ted was a World War II Veteran, having served in the United States Army. Ted was a wild animal...

Jan 8, 2016

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June 6, 2015 - January 8, 2016



Rowan Matthew Bridges, 7 month old son of Kaley Williams and Richard Bridges died Friday morning, January 8, 2016 at his home in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

He was born on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend,...

Jan 3, 2016

Margaret Luella Renbarger, age 96 years, formerly of Bluff Street in Niles, Michigan died with her family at her side at 1:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Cass County Medical Care Facility following a brief illness.

She was born on October 2, 1919 in Galien, Michigan to Ward and Golda (Potter) Doughten. She graduated from...

Dec 25, 2015

 Virgil E. Guth, age 90 years, formerly of South Bend, Indiana died at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015 at Brookdale Long Cove Pointe Assisted Living in Mason, Ohio.

He was born on July 19, 1925 on a farm near Gridley, Illinois to Arthur and Erma (Yordy) Guth. He graduated from Flanagan High School and a...

Dec 22, 2015

Joan C. Alexander-Shearier, age 68 years, formerly of Benton Harbor, Michigan died at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Buchanan Meadows Assisted Living in Buchanan, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on February 22, 1947 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Carl John and Ruth M. (Kargi) Larson. She was graduated from Prentice (Wisconsin) High...

Dec 17, 2015

Biography

Vivian Mozell Inman, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Cass County Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis. She was born February 28, 1928 in Bradford, Arkansas to Lee and Erna (Rice) Black. Vivian was a loving wife and mother and a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed sewing clothing; especially making housecoats for her...

Dec 17, 2015

Lillian Agnes Campbell, age 91 years of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly a lifetime Niles resident, died on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Friendship Village Senior Living Community in Kalamazoo following an extended illness. She was born April 20, 1924 in Niles to Clarence B. and Dorothy M. (Cormany) Webber.

Lillian was a lifetime member of Wesley...

Dec 17, 2015

Daniel Jared Dunn, age 77 years of South Bend, Indiana died on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the home of his daughter following an extended illness.

He was born January 18, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana to Otto Ellis and Velma (Anderson) Dunn. He served his country in the United States Army. For fifty years, Daniel was...

Dec 15, 2015

Biography

David Wesley Henry, age 51 of Niles, Michigan died on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home following an extended illness. He was born September 7, 1964 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Larry and Susan (Ogden) Henry. David graduated from Farwell High School in Farwell, Michigan. He worked for Damon Corporation in Elkhart and also for...

Dec 15, 2015

Charles Richard “Dick” Wozniak, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan died at 12:02 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Woodland Terrace in Niles following an extended illness. He was born on May 22, 1925 in Niles to Edward J. and Maude R. (Iden) Wozniak. He attended Saint Mary Catholic School in Niles, and was graduated from Niles High...

Dec 12, 2015

Charles Richard “Dick” Steele, age 87 years of Berrien Springs, Michigan died with his family gathered around at 2:13 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at his home following an illness. He was born on May 28, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to Charles Wilson and Ella Marie (Zeiler) Steele. He is remembered as an active, mischievous child, once accidently setting...

Dec 6, 2015

Vance D. VanderBurg, age 78 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born on July 22, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Carl Marx and Mildred (Guiles) VanderBurg. He graduated from Painted Post (New York) High School, earned his Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse (New...

Dec 4, 2015

Maxine Okonski, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles following a brief illness. She was born August 6, 1928 in Niles to Clarence B. and Dorothy M. (Cormany) Webber. Maxine worked for Simplicity Pattern Company in Niles and enjoyed crafts like making dolls and crocheting. She would...