Obituaries

Oct 8, 2021

Chasity Marie Stanfill, 19 of Niles, passed away after sustaining injuries in a car accident on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Chasity was born on October 31, 2001 in Niles to Roger and Missi (Hamilton) Stanfill.

She is survived by her parents, her boyfriend, Daniel Deltoro, brothers, Christopher Albright, II, Little Roger Stanfill, sisters, Joshlyn Gross,...

Oct 4, 2021

Joseph Elliott Ferguson, age 53 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, son, carpenter, deer hunter, and friend died unexpectedly, but of natural causes on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born on December 7, 1967 in Niles to Joe L. and Mara Lou (Elliott) Ferguson, and was graduated from Niles...

Oct 4, 2021

Lenora Frieda Gulbranson, age 96 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, aunt, devout Lutheran, cook, and flower enthusiast died peacefully at 10:43 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice staff.

She was born on April...

Oct 1, 2021

Kent Herrmann, 55 of Niles passed away at University of Michigan Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kent was born on June 27, 1966 in South Bend to Edwin (Skip) and Sharon (Warstler) Herrmann.

He is preceded in death by both of his grandparents, his Uncle, Lavon (Hermie) Herrmann and his brother, Kirk Herrmann....

Sep 30, 2021

James Peter Herrmann, 71 of Niles, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Jim was born on June 9, 1950 in Niles to the late Victor and Hilda Herrmann.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Mindy Marie Herrmann and his sister, Rita Ann Kenny.

On November...

Sep 25, 2021

Mr. Terry Lynn Wagner, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, poker player, fisherman, and wrestling fan died peacefully at 12:41 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles following an extended illness.  Terry’s family elected to enhance the lives of others through tissue donation to Eversight, the Michigan eye...

Sep 21, 2021

Thomas Edward Nowicki, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, hard worker, fun partier, and devoted caregiver died peacefully at 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac, Michigan following a battle against cancer.

He was born on January 27, 1955 in Smith's Creek,...

Sep 15, 2021

Walter Lee “Dub” Jones, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, outdoorsman, gardener, and winning euchre player died peacefully at 2:07 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on January 5, 1936 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Frank B. and Mary...

Sep 13, 2021

NILES, MI - Sharon was a dearly loved, generous and kind-hearted soul who was born on October 18, 1941 to Howard and Mildred Burns.  Her childhood was spent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and she studied at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee where she earned a BS in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics.

After marrying Carl Gerard Peeters on June...

Sep 12, 2021

William Raymond Schrader, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, educator, traveler, and gardener died peacefully at 3:46 a.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.  He spent his last days with family and friends gathered at his bedside.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate...

Sep 12, 2021

Alexander Steven Wells, age 35 years of Dowagiac, Michigan, husband, father, son, brother, truck driver, and golfer died peacefully at 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 with his family gathered around his bedside at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an eleven month battle against cancer.  His family is grateful for the kind and...

Sep 12, 2021

Cheyenne Lee West, infant daughter of Dustin Michael and Ashly Nicole (Mitchell) West of Berrien Springs, Michigan died unexpectedly just before her birth at 8:21 a.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Michigan.

Ashly has been aware of Cheyenne for most of the past thirty-three weeks, and remembers...

Sep 8, 2021

Iden Boyd Wilken, 74 formally of Niles, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Iden was born in Niles on March 8, 1947 to the late Almond and Beulah Wilken.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, his sisters, Diana Wilken-Chorba and Myrna Wilken, as well as his brothers,...

Sep 6, 2021

Catherine Ann Temple, 69 of Berrien Center passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph.

Catherine was born on April, 22, 1952 in Niles to the late Clarence and Lu Pfeil.

Surviving relatives include her children; Mark (Megan) Bussler of Bellevue, NE, George (Karen) Grunert of Albany, KY, Robert...

Sep 3, 2021

Laurence Michael Fitzgerald, age 92 years, formerly of Buchanan, Michigan, Father, grandfather, great-grandfather,  runner, bicyclist, Honorable Veteran, and “Always a Marine, Oorah!”, died peacefully Friday evening, September 3, 2021 with his family gathered around his bed at the home of his daughter, Sheila and son in law, Wayne Porter. in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.  His family is...

Aug 25, 2021

Donald B. Flewelling, 92 of Niles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Don was born on October 21, 1928, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Lorne and Kathleen Flewelling.

After growing up in Toronto, Don went on to serve in the U.S. Army Airborne. He was honorably discharged in 1947 as a Veteran of...

Aug 20, 2021

Ralph V. Kinney, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan, died Friday, August 20, 2021. He is survived by his wife Priscilla, his children David (& Debra) Kinney, Douglas (& Kimberly) Kinney, Marjorie (& Robert) Makuch, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His brothers Craig and Charles preceded Ralph.

After graduating with degrees in engineering, Ralph worked for...

Aug 18, 2021

Robert A. Yudis, 89 of Niles, passed away on August 18, 2021 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital.

Bob was born on July18, 1932 in Chicago.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his two children, Mark and Stephen Yudis.

Bob is survived by his wife Sara and his sister Virginia Little of...

Aug 17, 2021

Sandy Ellsworth Sherrick, age 70 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, and stylist died peacefully at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care of the hospice staff.

She was born on October 29, 1950 in...

Aug 13, 2021

Everett Laverne (Buddy) Robbins Jr., age 78 years, of South Bend, IN, went to meet his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2021, in his home surrounded by family.

Buddy was born on July 19, 1943 to Everett Laverne Robbins Sr. and Betty Noreen Robbins in Springfield, IL and was the oldest of four children. He was...