Anna Goodman
Oct 9, 2025
Anna Marie Goodman, 46, of Niles, died peacefully October 9, 2025 in the comfort of home. Her life began March 21, 1979 in Niles.
Anna grew up in Galien. She was known as a friendly and happy go lucky person. She would always have a smile and talk to anyone, even when she wasn’t feeling well. Anna loved babies and animals,...
Rev. Scott B. Smith
Oct 9, 2025
Rev. Scott Brian Smith, age 61 years of Niles, Michigan; son, father, brother, bluegrass musician, chef, and current pastor of the Portage Prairie United Methodist Church in Bertrand Township, Michigan, died peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at home in the church parsonage, unexpectedly, but of natural causes.
He was born on March 31. 1964 in South Bend, Indiana to Max...
Calvin Edward Cheesbrough
Oct 13, 2025
Calvin Edward Cheesbrough, 91, of Niles Michigan, died peacefully at home in his favorite chair,with his pipe, goldfish crackers and a good book beside him on October 13, 2025. His life began August 8, 1934 in Watseka Illinois, the first of three children born to Lucille and Joseph Cheesbrough.
Even though Cal spent his career in the financial world, he had...
Howard J. Smuda
Sep 23, 2025
Howard J. Smuda, 89, of Niles, died peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began December 23, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois the youngest of four children born to Leo and Emily Smuda. He married Joyce Hiler April 4, 1959 in Lake County, Indiana.
Howard cherished his family and was a devoted husband for sixty-seven years....
Ola Marie Hayse
Sep 19, 2025
With peace and love in our hearts, we celebrate the life of Ola Marie Hayse, who passed away on September 19, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 80 years old.
Ola was the youngest of six children born on July 10, 1945, in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the late Benard and Velmarie Fouche. Also preceding...
Julianna K. Brown
Sep 18, 2025
Julianna K. Brown, 74, of Niles, died Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The family will observe a private remembrance.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, Niles. Please share a memory or a message online: halbritterwickens.com.
Mariam Arlene Taylor
Sep 14, 2025
Mariam Arlene Taylor, 93, of Edwardsburg, died peacefully at home, Sunday, September 14, 2025 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began June 26, 1932 in Edwardsburg born to James and Mary Clemens.
Arlene was well known for her cooking and baking. Her chocolate eclairs and oatmeal cookies were a family favorite. Hosting holiday celebrations and preparing feasts were...
David John Crespo
Sep 10, 2025
David John “Diggity” Crespo, Jr., 45, of Niles, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
His life began April 1, 1980 in Niles, Michigan the oldest of three children born to David Sr. and Tracy Crespo.
David John attended East Side Elementary and Ring Lardner, where he made many life long friends. He was a creative, kind soul. He had a passion for music;...
Jane Louise Lesniak
Sep 8, 2025
Jane Louise Lesniak, age 77 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, trader of antiques, gardener, and devout follower of Jesus died peacefully at 2:26 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025 with her family at her side at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following a long battle against pancreatic cancer. Her family is grateful for the kind...
Janyce Eileen Gano
Sep 5, 2025
Janyce E. Gano, 99, of Niles, died peacefully Friday, September 5, 2025.
Her life began October 30, 1925 in St. Joseph, Michigan. She and her twin brother, Jerry Smith, were born to Earle and Lucille (Franz) Smith. Janyce married Robert Dean Gano June 14, 1945 in Niles, Michigan.
Janyce spent most of her life in Niles and was a graduate of Niles...
Rickie Nelson Gunn
Aug 25, 2025
Rickie Nelson Gunn, 66, of Niles, died unexpectedly Monday, August 25, 2025. His life began February 28, 1959, in Kilmichael, Mississippi.
Rickie graduated from Brandywine High School in 1977. He was a member of New Vision Apostolic Church and worked for Tree Play. Rickie was truly a “Mommas boy”. He took every effort to bring her gifts and make her happy....
Verty Fern Konkey
Aug 17, 2025
Verty Fern Konkey, 90, of Niles, died peacefully Sunday, August 17, 2025, in the comfort of her family's presence.
Her life began May 27, 1935, in Swifton, Arkansas, the youngest of ten children born to Jeff and Theresa Satterfield. She married David Konkey in Niles on February 20, 1956.
Verty "Fern" enjoyed being outdoors, especially with her garden and tending to her...
Sondra Kay Bell
Aug 11, 2025
Sondra Kay Bell, 63, of Niles, died peacefully Monday, August 11, 2025, in the comfort of her family's presence.
Her life began October 25, 1961, in Hayti, Missouri, the third of seven born to Sammie and Dora Anglin.
Sondra was a quiet and reserved woman who loved her family. She cherished the time she spent with her grandkids. Sondra was an animal...
John Robert Stockwell
Jul 23, 2025
Sir John Robert Stockwell, 81, of Niles, died peacefully Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began November 20, 1943, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the first of two children born to M.H. and Betty Stockwell. He married Diana Trieber June 21, 1969, in Niles, Michigan. After more than fifty-five years of marriage, she preceded him...
Elaine Estrid Metzger
Jul 20, 2025
Elaine Estrid Metzger was born on May 29, 1953 to Martin and Geri Flink and grew up in Park Forest, Illinois. She graduated from St Francis School of Nursing with an RN degree and began working in Indianapolis, where she met her future husband, Dan who was a medical student at the time. They were wed on September 18, 1977....
Norma Ruth Truesdell
Jul 14, 2025
Norma Ruth Truesdell, 81, of Niles, died peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025.
Her life began June 12, 1944 in Jonesville Virginia the born to Bud and Iva Minor. She married Kenneth Charles Truesdell, 1974 in the Hope Baptist Church in Niles.
Norma loved flowers, growing vegetables and working in her yard. She especially enjoyed traveling to Florida with her husband Kenneth and...
Linda K. Hicks
Jul 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda K. (Johnson) Hicks
Flower Child • Family Matriarch • Notre Dame's Loudest Fan
Linda K. (Johnson) Hicks born August 31, 1951, in Niles, Michigan to Fay and Millicent (Smith) Johnson danced her way into eternity on July 7, 2025, at exactly 7:48 p.m.—a time oddly poetic for a woman who always had perfect timing when it came...
Richard C. Binns, Sr.
Jul 7, 2025
Richard Carlisle Binns, Sr., age 91 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, machinist, and lawn perfectionist died peacefully at 2:10 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 at West Woods of Niles following a brief illness. His family is grateful for all the healthcare professionals who enabled Richard to remain at home until the last few days.
He was born...
Kathlyn "Lyn" Ann Butus
Jul 5, 2025
Kathlyn Ann Butus, 97, of Niles, died peacefully July 5, 2025, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began March 2, 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the second born of two, born to Martin and Anna Van Haften. She married Peter H. Butus on December 15, 1950 he preceded her in death.
Lyn graduated from Western Michigan University with a...
Kayden Sue Morris
Jul 2, 2025
Kayden Sue Morris, 15, of Niles, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Her life began August 29, 2009 in Niles, Michigan born to Bradley “Moe” Morris and Linda Morris.
Kayden loved music and singing. She was a member of the choir at school and bopping around the house to her tunes. She enjoyed the beach. Kayden cherished her brother, even though they fought...
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