Thomas Lee Tyler
Jan 8, 2026
Thomas Tyler, 92, of Granger, Indiana, died peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the comfort of his family’s presence. He was cherished not only for his remarkable achievements, but mostly for the warmth, wisdom, and generosity he shared with family, friends, and his community.
His life began January 31, 1933 in Illinois, the second of three sons born to Robert...
Charles William Keeton
May 4, 2026
Charles William Keeton, 75, of Niles died Monday, May 4, 2026.
His life began May 11, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana, the eldest of two children born to Albert and Doris Keeton.
Charles enjoyed NASCAR and was a big fan of jazz music. He would spend most of his time listening to his favorite jazz artist, Herb Alpert. Family was very important...
Celia Ann Whittaker
May 4, 2026
Celia Ann Whittaker, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, aunt, legal secretary, devout Christian, and outdoorswoman died peacefully at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026 with her family gathered at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, Saint Joseph, Michigan following a brief illness.
She was born on August 11, 1946 at the former Pawating Hospital in Niles (now Corewell Lakeland)...
Charles Allen Yahne
May 2, 2026
Charles Allen Yahne, 65, of Mishawaka, died suddenly, Saturday May 2, 2026.
His life began May 7, 1960 in Buchanan the second of six children born to Gerald and Nancy Yahne.
Chuck, also known as Chuck Mouse, among other things, was an avid outdoorsman. His camper was his safe place. He loved to fish, hunt and just enjoy being in nature. Chuck...
Joseph Paul "Joe" Jarmusz
Apr 23, 2026
Joseph Paul “Joe” Jarmusz, Sr., 73, of Niles, died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. His life began August 9, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, being the youngest of three born to Lawrence and Serena Jarmusz. He married Karin Widman June 2, 1973, in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Joe was a great friend...
Constance Jean Charles
Apr 23, 2026
Constance Jean Charles of Niles Michigan, passed away the evening of April 23, 2026, with family by her side. She was “unstoppable” managing a prognosis of lymphoma when pneumonia suddenly set in at the age of 72.
Born September 14, 1953, Constance was the youngest of three daughters born to Susan and Robert Burkhart. She spent most of her life residing...
Matthew Miles Morton
Apr 22, 2026
Matthew “Matt” Miles Morton, 72, of Dowagiac, died peacefully Wednesday April 22, 2026 with his brothers at his side.
His life began May 25, 1953 in Dowagiac, Michigan the second son of three boys born to Robert and Marciele Morton.
Matt was a 1971 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School and a member of the Michigan National Guard where he served in...
H. Paul Kolloff
Apr 22, 2026
H. Paul Kolloff, 78, of Niles died peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began May 8, 1947 in Dowagiac, Michigan the second of two children born to Hank and Yolanda Kolloff. He married Ann Gorman January 14, 1984 in Niles, Michigan.
Paul was an avid outdoorsman who lived a life rooted in nature; with...
Cherry Ann Preis
Apr 20, 2026
Cherry Ann Preis, 79, of Niles, Michigan, died peacefully Monday April 20, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began July 7, 1946 in Watervliet, Michigan the youngest of three children born to Anthony and Nelly Smyrski. She married Stephen Preis January 31, 1976 in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Cherry’s nursing career began in 1967 upon graduating from Southwestern Michigan College,...
Deven Vaughn
Apr 12, 2026
Deven Wayne Vaughn, age 24 years of Niles, Michigan; son, brother, uncle, RV worker, football player, and fun friend died unexpectedly at 12:23 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026 with his family gathered around his bed at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in Saint Joseph, Michigan. His family is grateful for the efforts of the first responders and hospital emergency staff,...
Jack L. Coffinger
Apr 7, 2026
Jackie Lee Coffinger, age 84 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, honorable Veteran, ceramicist, and Nintendo bowler died peacefully at 11:04 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in Saint Joseph, Michigan, a bit unexpectedly, but of natural causes. Jack really liked his caregivers at the hospital - especially the nurses – and his family...
Terry Anthony Hess
Mar 30, 2026
Terry Anthony Hess, 57, of Niles, died peacefully Monday, March 30, 2026.
His life began August 4, 1968 in South Bend, Indiana the middle of three children born to Joe Sr. and Irene Hess.
Terry was a simple man. He had a passion for rock ‘n’ roll music, sweets, and peanut butter. He cherished his daughter, Sandy.
Terry will be greatly missed by...
Rogelina Pineda Martinez
Mar 21, 2026
Rogelina “Roge” Pineda-Martinez, 57, of Berrien Springs, passed in the comfort of her family’s presence on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Rogelina was hard working she spent many hours in the farm fields as a migrant worker. She had a passion for gardening and sewing. She liked to make dresses for her grandchildren. Rogelina was a single mother of six playing both...
Robin Joann Lintz
Mar 20, 2026
Robin Joann Lintz, 66, of Niles Michigan, passed Friday March 20, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Robin’s life began on September 11, 1959 in Niles Michigan. Robin enjoyed spending time with her family. She showed her love for them through her cooking and many meals she would prepare for them. She was the center and rock of the...
Dennis Deane Shirk
Mar 19, 2026
Dennis Shirk, 77, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
His life began on August 20, 1948, in Grundy Center, Iowa, the fourth of six children born to Delbert and Betty Shirk. On April 14, 1969, Dennis married the love of his life, Rosemary Siemens, in Garwin, Iowa. Together, they built a beautiful life defined by devotion...
Danielle "Dani" Kristen Kirtdoll
Mar 15, 2026
Danielle “Dani” Kristen Kirtdoll, 41, of South Bend, Indiana, died peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Danielle came into this world on March 20, 1984, in Niles, Michigan, the first born of Warren Watson and Tracey Toney. She married Chris Kirtdoll on January 29, 2010, in Cassopolis, Michigan.
Danielle was a devoted and loving wife and mother, and she cherished every...
Earl Norman Hansen
Mar 13, 2026
Earl Norman Hansen, 99, of Niles, died peacefully, Friday, March 13, 2026. His life began January 14, 1927 in Stanton, Michigan the third of three born to Harold and Jessie Hansen.
Earl graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1945. He then went on to serve his country in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. Shortly after, he married...
Lucia Janet Hendershott
Mar 11, 2026
Lucia (Brothers) Hendershott, 94, of Niles, died peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began May 10, 1931 in Niles, Michigan, the fifth of six children born to Edward and Cecelia Brothers.
Lucia Brothers attended Niles High School until 1948 when she married Ralph W. Hendershott November 13, in Saint Joseph Michigan. She had several...
Douglas Allen Horein
Mar 10, 2026
Douglas Allen Horein, 67, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in his home after an extended illness.
His life began February 23, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana to Terry L. and Kathryn “Kay” E. Horein, who preceded him in death.
Doug graduated from Penn High School and spent much of his life working in construction. He began his career...
Bill Cramer
Mar 3, 2026
William Lloyd “Bill” Cramer, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, accountant, fisherman, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ died at 6:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 with his family gathered around at his home, following a long fight against Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born on July 5, 1940 in Niles to Edwin W. and Wilma L. (Myers)...
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