Obituaries

Nov 19, 2021

Gary Michael “Mick” Holmes, age 35 years of Berrien Springs, Michigan, father, son, brother, gardener, reader, and master of the smoker grill died peacefully at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on February 23, 1986 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Gary O....

Nov 16, 2021

Nancilee “Nancy” Adams of Niles passed away Nov. 16, 2021. Nancy was born in Chicago on June 11, 1946. She was the daughter of James Caryl and Beryl Jean (Kitch) Adams. Nancy loved to play euchre and always tried for the big win at casinos. She loved her feline family. Nancy is survived by a brother. Rich (Dawn) Adams...

Nov 15, 2021

Simone Bird of Niles, Michigan passed away at the age of 94 on November 15th, 2021.

Simone was born February 14th, 1927 in Tilbury Township, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Camiel and Sidone Derynck.. On July 30th, 1949 she married Harvey P Bird who survives.  Simone was a loving wife and mother who loved flowers, nature and...

Nov 14, 2021

Kenneth Michael Coleman

June 9, 1949 – November 14. 2021

Kenneth ‘Mike’ Coleman, 72 of Stevensville passed away after a lengthy illness in St. Francis Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana.

Mike was born on June 9, 1949 to the late Kenneth D. and Catherine (Jones) Coleman in Urbana, Ohio.

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Nov 9, 2021

Virgil Raymond Felhauer, age 94 years, of South Bend, Indiana died at 12:03 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a brief illness.

He was born on March 28, 1927 in Niles, Michigan to Albert and Ruby H. (Horner) Felhauer, and was graduated from Niles High School. ...

Nov 3, 2021

Gary Michael Simmons, Sr., age 70 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, son, brother, honorable veteran, outdoorsman, and free spirit died peacefully at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with family gathered at his bedside at his home following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice...

Nov 2, 2021

Elloise ‘Ellie’ Charlotte Deibler, 91, formerly of Niles, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home in Portage, Michigan.

Ellie was born on February 25, 1930 in Benton Harbor, MI and was the daughter of the late John and Lydia Schlundt Lute.

Ellie started working for...

Nov 2, 2021

Helen Madge Ness, 89 of Niles passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the Chalet of Niles.

Helen was born on January 11, 1932 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

On May 26, 1951 she married Merril W. Ness, who preceded her in death after 69 years of marriage.

She is survived by her...

Oct 29, 2021

Jenny Haden, 48 of Niles, passed away on Friday, October 29 in Spectrum Lakeland Health in Niles.

Jenny was born on June 29, 1973 in Niles, to Forrest and Marilyn Murphy.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother William Murphy.

On August 26, 1995 at Frist Baptist Church she...

Oct 29, 2021

Elmer Rudolph Gaedtke, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, honorable veteran, manufacturing engineer, and Great Lakes boater died peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at The Chalet of Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on January 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph C. and Anna...

Oct 26, 2021

Linda ‘Susie’ True, 52 of Dowagiac, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Spectrum Lakeland Health in St. Joseph.

Susie was born early on April 1, 1969 and left us too soon.  However, Susie lived on what became known as ‘Susie-time’.

Susie had many passions in life. She enjoyed...

Oct 26, 2021

The Rev. Robert Allan Poage, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, church leader, and follower of Jesus died to this world at 2:27 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles, shedding his increasingly frustrating earthly shell, and achieving his long-anticipated appointment to meet Jesus face-to-face.

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Oct 25, 2021

Jimmy Ray Ashley, age 60 years formerly of Niles, Michigan, brother, uncle, step-father, and friend died unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021 of natural causes in his current hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan.

He was born on February 10, 1961 in Niles to Elmer N. and Lenora M. (Forkum) Ashley, and was graduated...

Oct 23, 2021

Jo Ann Turtle Flock, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, friend, and committed follower of Jesus, completed her longtime journey to meet Jesus face-to-face, leaving this world October 23, 2021 with family gathered around in her beloved Agape Hidden Valley.

In addition to family, Jo’s passions were Jesus and...

Oct 22, 2021

Jeana Barbara Friesen, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, baker, cook, and lighthouse fan died unexpectedly, but peacefully at 3:44 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 in her recliner at her home following a week-long illness.

She was born on May 31, 1942 in Paw Paw, Michigan to Herbert C...

Oct 21, 2021

Alice Charlotte Frucci, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, faithful Lutheran, cook, and baker died peacefully at 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 with her son at her bedside at StoryPoint Senior Living in Granger, Indiana following a long and blessed life.

She was born on July 17, 1926...

Oct 21, 2021

Mandy L. Havert, 51 of Nappanee, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Mandy was born on October 21, 1970 in Kendallville, IN to the late Jack and Karen Wirick.

On May 10, 1997 in Rome City, IN, Mandy married Nik Havert who survives.

Mandy is survived by her husband, Nik, and their...

Oct 10, 2021

Morris Lee Dahl

April 10, 1926 – October 10, 2021

Morris Lee Dahl went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Buchanan, MI.

Mr. Dahl was born on April 10, 1926 to Lester and Bertha Dahl...

Oct 8, 2021

Tammy Jo Vankirk, age 58 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, companion, camper, and tax specialist died peacefully at 1:35 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 with her family gathered around her bed at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on June 12, 1963 in...

Oct 8, 2021

John Williams Bowles, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, fisherman, honorable veteran, and devout Catholic died peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.