Stephen C. Biek
Nov 21, 2023
Stephen Charles Biek, age 77 years of Niles, Michigan; brother, uncle, neighbor, roofer, and fisherman died peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his home, unexpectedly, but of natural causes.
He was born on July 22, 2946 in Niles to Ray C. and Marie (Leary) Biek. Sadly, his mother died during his birth, and he was raised by his...
Judy Lynn Tinkey Smith
Nov 17, 2023
Judy Lynn Tinkey Smith, age 78, of Clinton Township, Michigan (formerly of Niles), joined our Heavenly Father on the 17th of November after a brave and courageous struggle with dementia and kidney disease. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 24, 1944 to Kenneth and Jayne Tinkey.
She is survived by her three children: Scott, Mark, and Robin...
Michelle Tubicsak
Nov 13, 2023
Michelle Leigh Tubicsak, age 46 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, daughter, sister, traveler, softball player, and artist died peacefully at 4:48 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023 with her family gathered around her bed at her home after fighting a long illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care from the staff of Corewell Health...
Karri Preis
Nov 11, 2023
Karri Ann Preis, age 47 years of Niles, Michigan; daughter, significant other, first responder, and animal lover died early Saturday morning, November 11, 2023 at Westwoods of Niles, following an extended illness.
She was born on August 27, 1976 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Stephen A. and Cherry A. (Smyrski) Preis, and was graduated from Berrien Springs High School. ...
Allegra E. Reed
Nov 10, 2023
Allegra E. “Aggie” Reed, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, housekeeper, gardener, and word puzzle fan died peacefully at 2:42 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.
She was born on October 16, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Gustav W. H. and Josephine (Pietales) Grasenack,...
Debbie Ott-Romeo
Nov 4, 2023
Deborah Sue Ott-Romeo, age 71 years of Buchanan, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, family photographer, caregiver, and party host died peacefully Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 with her family gathered around her bed at home following a very brief illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice.
She was...
Jeanette Marie Kiehl, RN
Nov 2, 2023
Jeanette Marie Kiehl, RN, age 55 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2023 at her home. Her family is grateful for the efforts of the first responders; and chose to extend and enhance the lives of others through Gift of Life Michigan.
She was born on July 16, 1968...
Andi Ether
Oct 30, 2023
Andrea Lea Ether, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, sister, homeschooler, quilter, and follower of Jesus Christ died peacefully Monday evening, October 30, 2023 with her family gathered at her bedside at her home following an extended illness.
She was born on February 8, 1957 in Elkhart, Indiana to Glen E. and Carol M. (Thomas) Staples...
Linda Janice DeBroka
Oct 25, 2023
Linda Janice DeBroka, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, and sister died Wednesday afternoon, October 25, 2023 with her family gathered around at Center for Hospice in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.
She was born on March 8, 1944 in Tinsman, Arkansas to Lawrence G. and Gladys A. (Payne) Bryant, and moved as a young...
Sandra Lynn Banacka
Oct 25, 2023
Sandra Lynn Banacka, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, gardener, cook, and active church lady died Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023 with her family at her bedside at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.
She was born on January 30, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana to Robert W. and...
Sirimas Sirisuth Snyder
Oct 25, 2023
Sirimas Sirisuth Snyder, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, physician, devout Buddhist, and competitive tennis player died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023 at her home following a brief illness.
She was born on July 24, 1948 in Bangkok, Thailand to a family with lineage back three generations to a King of Siam. Her family also...
Evelyn Mae McNinch
Oct 8, 2023
Evelyn Mae “Peaches” McNinch, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, animal lover, card player, and dancer died peacefully at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Niles following a brief illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Riveridge and Gentiva...
Major Leon Ray Bertschy II, U.S.M.C., Retired
Oct 6, 2023
Maj. Leon R. Bertschy II, USMC, Ret’d, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, son, brother, bird hunter, gardener, always a proud Marine “Oorah!”, and friend died peacefully at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following a 2 week battle against an aggressive cancer.
He was born on January...
Joe Levi Ferguson
Oct 3, 2023
Joe Levi Ferguson, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, neighbor, golfer, Freemason, animal lover, and friend died peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home while taking a nap in his recliner, having represented the Shriners in the parade on Saturday, and played a round of golf on Monday. His family and friends are...
Barbara Jane Wood Cook
Oct 2, 2023
Barbara Jane Wood Cook, age 85 of Sumnerville, Michigan; sister, friend; educator, community leader, historian, and lifelong equestrian died peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 with a friend at her side at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Saint Joseph following a brief illness.
She was born on July 1, 1938 in Niles, Michigan to Jerome W. and Priscilla J. (Barbary)...
Mike Judy
Sep 21, 2023
Michael Richard Judy, age 66 of Mattawan, Michigan; husband, father, son, machine repairman, Harley rider, and classic car owner died peacefully at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following a brief illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice staff.
He was born...
Bob Rodenbarger
Sep 17, 2023
Robert D. Rodenbarger, age 79 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan, handyman, traveler, outdoorsman, and honorable Veteran died unexpectedly, but of natural causes Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at his home. His family is grateful for the resuscitation efforts of the first responders, and for their kindness.
He was born on August 25, 1944 in Frankfort, Indiana to Robert D. and...
Orla Leroy Holcomb, Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Orla Leroy (Lee) Holcomb, Jr. (93) passed away peacefully at his home Saturday Evening, September 16th of 2023 surrounded by family. Orla was born at home in Toledo, Ohio on September 20, 1929, to his parents Orla Leroy Holcomb, Sr. and Evelyn Mae (Garey) Holcomb. He had one brother, James Edward Holcomb, who passed away in June of 2016. ...
Anthony Gilbert
Sep 15, 2023
Anthony F. Gilbert (“Tony,” or “Dad”), age 71 years of Niles, Michigan, died at 12:15am on Friday September 15, 2023, following a fierce and determined battle with cancer. Tony was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, and brother; accomplished electrician, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman; and follower of Christ.
He was born on February 10, 1952 to Donald A. and Anne H....
Sally Ginter
Sep 15, 2023
Sally Louise Ginter, age 87 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023 with her family gathered around at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.
She was born on October 14, 1935 in New Haven, Connecticut to Edward C. and Isabel (Dicks) Roberts. After graduating from high school in...
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