Obituaries

Dec 16, 2022

Michael Ray “Big Daddy” Williams, Sr., age 54 years formerly of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather son, brother, handyman, and grillmaster,  died unexpectedly on Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home in South Bend, Indiana of natural causes.

He was born on July 14, 1968 in Niles to David H. and Glenda J. (Oles)...

Dec 12, 2022

Robin K. Burton, 57 of South Bend, formerly of Niles, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital after a lifelong battle with illness. Robin was born on May 12, 1965 in Niles to James Lepel and Maureen O’Moore. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Maureen, her infant son, William Michael James Burton and brother Jose Pagan. In 1990...

Dec 12, 2022

Linda Kay Andrews, 69, of Niles, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, December 12, 2022 in West Woods of Niles.

Linda was born in South Bend on May 11, 1953 to Robert and Delores Kyle.

On October 9, 1993 in Edwardsburg, Linda married Mike Andrews who survives.

Linda is also survived...

Dec 6, 2022

Margaret Ann Poling, age 88 years formerly of Berrien Springs, Michigan, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, devout Christian, seamstress, and Auxiliary Gideon died peacefully at 5:53 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living in Granger, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on October 5, 1934 in Newton Township, Illinois...

Dec 4, 2022

Harold Paul Onderdonk, 62, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.

Harold was born on January 11, 1960 in South Bend to the late Howard and Pauline (Karnes) Onderdonk.

On March 6, 1995 he married the former Torri Long in Ft. Myers, Fl.

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Nov 30, 2022

Lorraine Helen Klose (Kubiak),  age 92,  formerly of Niles, MI passed away Wednesday, November 30th,  2022 at her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Lorraine was born in South Bend, IN in 1930, and married her high school sweetheart Robert (Bob) Klose on October 29, 1949.  She is survived by their six children.  Michelle Klose, Jill (Rich) (McKenzie), Robert...

Nov 26, 2022

Pamela Sue Modlin

August 23, 1955 – November 26, 2022

Pamela Sue Modlin, 67 of Niles, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Mishawaka.

Pam was born on August 23, 1955 in South Bend to the late Ralph and Gertrude (Marciniak) Boren.

She...

Nov 23, 2022

Sarajane Pickles, age 71 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and instant friend to everyone who she met, died at 10:33 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan ending a struggle against Pancreatic cancer.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff at...

Nov 23, 2022

Sharon Jane Dudgeon, age 66 years of Buchanan, Michigan, daughter, sister, aunt, devout Adventist, musician, counselor, and General Manager of radio station WAUS died peacefully at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 with her family gathered around at Spectrum Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following an accidental fall outside at her home the previous...

Nov 22, 2022

Amy Clayton, age 45 years of Niles, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 at Spectrum Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan.

Amy was born on December 10, 1976, in Saint Joseph, Michigan to Gerald J. and Linda D. (Harrison) Clayton. She was an active and social child while attending River school...

Nov 21, 2022

Catherine Rose Archer, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, champion pool player and joke teller died peacefully at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022 with her family gathered around at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle...

Nov 21, 2022

Sam Hebner, 94 formally of Niles, passed away at his home with his wife and family by his side.

Sam was born on February 3, 1928 in Buchanan to the late Frederick and Emma Rose (Ehlert) Hebner.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Carl Hebner.

On January 9,...

Nov 15, 2022

Ricky Lee Green, 64 of Niles, passed away at home following an extended illness.

Ricky was born on December 31, 1957 in South Bend, IN to Marvin and Mary (Newsome) Green.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father Marvin, his brother Terry Green and sister, Debra Green.

Ricky had worked as a...

Nov 13, 2022

Madesta Ellen Robinson, 102 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Lake Zurich, IL.

Madesta was born on May 8, 1920 in New Carlisle, Indiana to the late William E. and Edna O. DePoy. She has been a resident of Niles since 1928 moving to Niles from Indiana.

She attended the Niles...

Nov 4, 2022

Shirley Maxine Tebo, 92 of Niles, passed away at her home on Friday, November 4, 2022

Shirley was born on October 7, 1930 in Niles to the late Andrew and Bernice (Hoover) Norman.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Sylvester Tebo, Sr., her loving companion of many years, James Broach,...

Oct 30, 2022

In the morning of Sunday, October 30, 2022, our beautiful, precious mother, Betty Jean (Weiser) Flick, 82 of Granger, passed away with her family by her side.  She was born on March 19th, 1940, to Ethel and William A. Weiser in Alliance, Ohio.  Shortly after birth at 6 weeks old, Ethel passed away and Betty’s Aunt Mabel and Uncle...

Oct 26, 2022

Julie Ann Vogelsang, age 58 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many died peacefully at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in the Emergency Department of Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles following a battle against cancer.

She was born on April 2, 1964 in Niles to Pamela Kay...

Oct 25, 2022

Edith Edna Elrod of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, gardener, and table game fan died peacefully at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Riveridge Manor in Niles, just weeks short of her ninetieth birthday, following an extended illness.

She was born on December 21, 1932 in Painesville, Ohio to A. J....

Oct 22, 2022

Dorothy Eilene Morros, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, traveler, charitable donor, and great cook died unexpectedly at 12:42 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on February 18, 1935 in Niles to Ralph and Eilene (Cochran)...

Oct 22, 2022

Ellen Rose Kubiak, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, realtor, and tavern owner died peacefully at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 surrounded by her family at home following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

She...