Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Kathleen Marie Jones, 64 of Niles, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday February 4, 2023 in Vibra Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. Kathleen was born on March 3, 1958 in Baltimore to Donald and Julia (Stemen) Hardy. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald, her grandparents Paul and Mary Stemen, Herbert and Esther Hardy,...

Feb 2, 2023

Starr Ellen Starbuck, 61 of Niles, wife, mother and devoted grandmother, passed away after a brief illness at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Starr was born on October 4, 1961 in Niles to the late Maynard and Margaret (Breland) Ewert.

In March 1999, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Niles, she married Harold “Jim” Starbuck...

Jan 29, 2023

Nadine Kathryn Hagey-Corse, age 78 years, formerly of Buchanan, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, creative artist, devout Methodist, and award-winning Toastmaster died peacefully Sunday morning, January 29, 2023 at the Dujarie House in Notre Dame, Indiana following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Dujarie.

Jan 24, 2023

Terry L. “Fuzzy” Hoof

September 5, 1947 – January 24, 2023

Terry L. “Fuzzy” Hoof, 75 of Niles, passed away in St. Joseph Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Fuzzy was born in Benton Harbor on September, 5 1947 to the late Thomas and Bette (Porman) Hoof.

He...

Jan 22, 2023

Janice June Chiodo, 86 of Niles, loving Mother, Grandmother, passed away after an extended illness early Sunday morning at Woodland Terrace at Longmeadow.

Janice was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late John and Agnes (Zwinakas) Jokubaitis. She is also preceded in death by 2 Grandchildren; Kevin Chiodo and Matthew Chiodo.

Janice was a Nurse...

Jan 15, 2023

Menella Louise Leath of Niles, Michigan, aunt, faithful churchlady, and music collector died peacefully at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with her family gathered around at Brentwood of Niles, having attained the remarkable age of 100 years.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Brentwood and Caring...

Jan 15, 2023

Keith Edward Butus, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, brother, mountain climber, alpine skier, and lumberman died peacefully at 12:12 a.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home, ending a battle against pancreatic cancer.

He was born on July 25, 1960 in Niles to Peter...

Jan 13, 2023

William Glen Fowler, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan, longtime companion, friend to many, and fellow runner died peacefully at 11:15 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness, and grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of West Woods and Caring Circle Hospice at Home....

Jan 9, 2023

Michael David LaMore, 59 of Niles, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Mike was born on April 9, 1963 in Niles to the late John H. and Ruth (Bell) LaMore.

Mike worked at Crystal Industries in maintenance for over 5 years. He had previously worked at McCoy-Miller as...

Jan 8, 2023

Robert Blue, 93 of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Robert was born in Mentone, IN to the late Ralph and Bessie (Hook) Blue.

On January 11, 1949 he married Eldona Flory who survives.

Robert is survived by his wife of 73 years, Eldona and their children; Randy Blue of...

Jan 7, 2023

Nancy Jane (Saxton) Clark, 89 of Niles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Brentwood at Niles.

Nancy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 20, 1933 to the late Loyal and Jean (Harris) Saxton.

On November 19, 1954 in Battle Creek, she married R. Dale Clark.

Nancy is preceded...

Jan 1, 2023

Michael James Hinrichs, age 70 years formerly of Federal Way, Washington, father, grandfather, brother, builder, honorable veteran, and fun guy died peacefully at 10:17 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home in Niles, Michigan following a brief illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle...

Jan 1, 2023

Janet Pelkey, age 92 years formerly of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, outdoors woman, community volunteer, and friend died peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Wesley Chapel, Florida following an extended illness.

She was born on July 5, 1930 in Niles to John N. and Ila (Weaver) Burch, and was graduated from Niles...

Jan 1, 2023

Dennis Eugene Treesh, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan, father, fisherman, musician, Michigan fan, and Honorable Veteran died peacefully at 5:27 p.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Corewell Spectrum Lakeland Niles.

He was born on March 17, 1936 in Niles to Harold L. and Evelyn M. (Hatfield) Treesh, and was graduated with...

Jan 1, 2023

Curt Edward Hetler, 69 of Berrien Center, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Pine Ridge Center in Stevensville.

Curt was born on July 9, 1953 in Niles to the late Le Roy and Lillian (Kolm) Hetler.

Curt was a member of the Berrien Springs High School Class of 1971.  Curt had worked primarily...

Dec 31, 2022

Phyllis Ann Grice, 78 of South Bend, passed away at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Phyllis was born in Niles to the late Gerald and Harriet (Hargreaves) George.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert ‘Big Hook’ Grice, her son, Johnny Ray Grice, 2 Great Granddaughters and siblings; Jeanie Beadle,...

Dec 22, 2022

Bonnie Lou (Hecker) Ramsey, 80, of South Bend, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Bonnie was born in Niles, Michigan on May 24, 1942, to the late Harold and Thelma (Wilson) Hecker.

On April 21, 1973, in Mishawaka, she married Kent D. Ramsey....

Dec 22, 2022

Julia Theresa (Durm) LaSata, 86, of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother and proud Registered Nurse, died peacefully on December 22, 2022. Julia was born on March 24, 1936 in Niles Michigan and lived in Niles her entire life. She was dedicated to making her hometown, and Berrien County, a better place for all residents. After graduating from St. Francis...

Dec 21, 2022

Bobbie M. Brelowski, 93, of Niles, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2022 in Brentwood of Niles. She was born on July 22, 1929 in Martinville, Arkansas to Lloyd and Blanche (Wiggins) Womack. Bobbie graduated from Buchanan (Michigan) High School, and earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She...

Dec 17, 2022

Joan Dian Pointer, age 84 of Niles and Buchanan Michigan, mother, grandmother, and friend died peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022 – exactly a week short of her Christmas Eve birthday - at Rosehill Home in Berrien Springs, Michigan following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind, compassionate, and effective care provided by the...