Richard Noble
May 6, 2024
Richard Earl Noble of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, township trustee, golfer, and dancer died peacefully at 6:43 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, having achieved the remarkable age of ninety-five years.
He was born on October 17, 1928 in Elkhart, Indiana to Earl A. and Ethel A. (Stutzman) Noble, moving as a child with...
Russ Ether
May 4, 2024
Russell N. Ether, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, brother, aerospace engineer, lifelong learner, and follower of Jesus Christ died peacefully Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2024 with his family gathered at his bedside following a brief illness, just six months after his wife, Andi passed in the same home following an extended illness. His family is grateful for...
Donna R. Burrows
May 4, 2024
Donna Rae Burrows, age 70 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, cook, thrifter, and child caregiver died peacefully at 3:48 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at The Ernestine M. Raclin House of The Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice...
Richard L. DeForest I
Apr 27, 2024
Richard Lee DeForest I, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, brother, runner, dog lover, and faithful Cubs fan died peacefully at the home of his son, following a very brief illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care of the hospice staff.
On Father’s Day of 1934 - June 17 - parents Garold O. and Thelma...
Gregory N. Johnson
Apr 23, 2024
Gregory Neal Johnson, 73, of Niles, formerly of Iron River, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula, died peacefully early in the morning of Tuesday April 23, 2024, one week after his seventy-third birthday.
His life began April 16, 1951 the youngest of two children born to George and Marcella Johnson.
He married Cynthia Jackson on February 4, 1978 in Iron...
Patrick Fisher
Apr 20, 2024
Patrick Joseph Fisher, age 55 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, friend, traveler, and Boilermaker fan died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024 of natural causes.
He was born on January 31, 1969 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and was the son of Paul L. and Martha E. (Schloerke) Fisher. He was graduated with the class of 1987 from Niles High School, and...
Diana Sue Stockwell
Apr 18, 2024
Diana Sue Stockwell, 78, of Niles, died peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2024 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began October 14, 1945 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the youngest of four daughters born to Frank and Gladys Treiber, Jr. She married John Robert Stockwell June 21, 1969 in Niles, Michigan.
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Carol J (Bisarek) Thackray
Apr 6, 2024
Carol Bisarek Thackray was born in Livingston, Wisconsin on January 4, 1933, to Michael and Mary Bisarek. She grew up on farms of the rolling hills of Southwestern Wisconsin with her nine siblings. She attended rural schools, grades 1-8, then graduated from Cobb High School in 1950 and was employed in Madison, Wisconsin for several years. In 1955 she entered...
Scott Krueger
Mar 13, 2024
Scott Edward Krueger, 64, of Mishawaka, died peacefully at home early in the morning of Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began April 23, 1959 in Niles, Michigan, the third of four children born to William and Norma Krueger. He married Monica Sue Jones December 27,1992 in Reno, Nevada.
Fishing and hunting were Scott’s passion...
Christine J. Armstrong
Mar 11, 2024
Christine Joyce Armstrong, 92, of South Bend, died peacefully Monday, March 11, 2024 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began June 19, 1931 in Prongo, Virginia the youngest of eight children born to Early and Mary Carroll.
Christine will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Humphrey...
Sharon J. Grahl
Mar 10, 2024
Sharon Jane Grahl, 83, passed away at Cass County Medical Facility on March 10, 2024, where she was being cared for.
Sharon was born on June 9, 1940, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Glenn I. and Dolly (Vance) Martin.
Sharon retired in 2002 from Niles School System after 32 years where she was responsible for the audio-visual systems and equipment for...
William 'Bill' Gibson
Mar 9, 2024
William ‘Bill’ Gibson, 52, devoted husband, father, brother and friend to many, passed away after avaliant battle with cancer.Bill was born on June 5, 1971 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Garry and Deborah (Schmidt) Gibson.While attending Ball State University, Bill met Christina Thompson. They were married on June 21, 1997,in Greenfield, IN.Bill is survived by his wife of 26...
Stanton C Walter
Mar 7, 2024
Stanton Christopher Walter, age 62 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan and Mishawaka, Indiana died unexpectedly but peacefully last week at his home in Indianapolis.
He was born on May 3, 1961, in Niles to Scott C. and Sharon C. (Ritter) Walter and attended Niles Community Schools. He continued his education at IUSB, taking courses in mathematics.
For over 20 years he was employed at...
Bobbette L. Jones
Mar 5, 2024
Bobbette Lucille Jones of Niles, Michigan; grandmother to four generations, Simplicity hand-folder, and family-pleasing cook and baker died peacefully at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 with her family gathered at her bedside in Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness; having attained the remarkable age of 103 years.
She was born on July 7, 1920 in...
Allen Tyler Petty
Mar 3, 2024
Allen Tyler Petty, 28, passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 28. He was known for his love of all things Legos, Dungeons and Dragons, and video games. He cherished spending time with his family and friends, and his hugs were unmatched in their warmth and sincerity.
Allen served his country with honor, dedicating 9 years to...
Louis E.R. Stennis, Jr.
Feb 28, 2024
Louis Edward Randolph Stennis, Jr., age 95 years of Niles, Michigan; devout churchman, retired postal worker, honorable veteran, cousin, and friend to many died peacefully at 7:44 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at West Woods of Niles following a brief illness.
He was born on July 30, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Louis E.R. and Sarah Louise (Wilkes) Stennis, Sr....
Jethro Durham
Feb 27, 2024
Jethro David Durham, infant son of Chandler Durham and Raven Barkmann entered this world at home on Tuesday morning, February 27, 2024, altogether too early to survive. His family is grateful for the efforts of the first responders and the staff at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles.
He was born on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Chandler...
Shannon Lea Stephens
Feb 18, 2024
Shannon Lea Stephens, age 54 years, of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, companion, and friend died unexpectedly and peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home, following an extended illness.
She was born on January 27, 1970 in Niles to Larry R. and Shirley J. (Covington) Stephens, and attended Niles Community Schools. She was always employed behind the scenes, performing the...
Michael O'Connor
Feb 17, 2024
Michael Thomas O’Connor, age 76 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, brother, Notre Dame fan, and honorable veteran died peacefully, but unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with his wife at his side in their home. His family is grateful for the efforts of the 911 dispatcher and the first responders.
He was born on March 9, 1947 in Niles to Robert...
Patty Held
Feb 17, 2024
Patricia Lynn Held, age 54 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, died peacefully at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with her family gathered around her bed, following an extended battle with cancer.
She was born on September 25, 1969 to Larry and Mary (Washburn) Cabanaw, and graduated from Brandywine High School. She was employed for more than ten...
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