Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Berrien County Sheriff's Retired Lieutenant

Edward J. Sherrick

August 24, 1945  -  April 8, 2021

Edward Joseph Sherrick, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, honorable veteran, first responder, and pizza chef died peacefully at 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at...

Apr 6, 2021

Dustin John Clubb, age 40 years of Niles, Michigan, son, father, brother, avid reader, animal lover, and joker died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home of natural causes.

He was born on July 26, 1980 in Niles to Gilbert E. and Margaret C. (Demos) Clubb, and was graduated from Niles...

Apr 4, 2021

Cheryl Lee Hickman, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, avid reader, and devout Christian died peacefully at 12:15 p.m. on Easter Sunday, 2021 (April 4) at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a long battle against cancer.

She was born on March 7, 1952 in Saint Clair, Michigan...

Mar 29, 2021

Dorothy H. Waterbury, 90 of Niles, passed away on Monday, March 29 in Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Dorothy was born in Coldwater, Michigan on July 11, 1930. She is preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers and 1 sister. Dorothy is survived by her son Michael (Stacey Rockwell) of Niles. Dorothy was a homemaker who...

Mar 24, 2021

Ronald Hayes Johnson, 85 of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, March 24 in his home.

Ronnie was born on August 12, 1935 in Niles to the late Kenneth and Helen (Kane) Johnson.

Ronnie is also preceded in death by his brother Robert Johnson and his sister Shirley Gowen.

On March 5, 1955 in...

Mar 21, 2021

Philip W. Nelson passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Mishawaka following a brief illness.

Philip was born April 30, 1945 on his mother’s birthday, while his father was serving as a Marine in WWII.

Philip began his schooling at Bertrand School where his mother and children also attended....

Mar 16, 2021

Kathleen Louise ‘Kay’ Miller, 98, formally of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Naples, Florida.

Kay was born on November 14, 1922 in Niles to the late Lewis and Catherine (Rohleder) Griffith.

On October 24, 1945 in Niles, she married Norman J. Miller who passed away...

Mar 14, 2021

Mary A Polly, 82 of Niles passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in her home.

Mary was born on November 4, 1938 in Niles to the late Arthur and Virginia (Wechnerowski) Handley.

On August 25, 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church of Niles she married George Polly, Sr. who passed away on December 3,...

Mar 14, 2021

Jesse Aaron Krugler, age 36 years of Niles, Michigan son, grandson, brother, video gamer, tactician, and friend to many died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2021 at his home of natural causes.

He was born on November 9, 1984 in Niles to Harold R. and Joan R. (Gillis) Hickey and was graduated from...

Mar 13, 2021

Harry Arscheene, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan and long-time resident of Pokagon, Michigan beloved brother and uncle, avid walker, Yankees baseball fan, and friend to all who stopped to talk died peacefully at 7:19 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Spectrum Health – Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following an extended illness....

Mar 13, 2021

Chester Albert Dash, Sr. age 97 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, truck driver, mechanic, and honorable veteran died peacefully Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 with family around him at his home following a brief illness.  The family is grateful for the care offered by the hospice staff at the end.

He...

Mar 3, 2021

Beverly Katherine Angelika Mann, 89 of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital.

Beverly was born on January 12, 1932 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Henry and Clara Schmid.

On November 25, 1950 in Roseland, IN Beverly married Frederick James Mann who passed away on September 30,...

Mar 2, 2021

Tracy Gray Keck, Sr., age 78 years old of Niles, Michigan husband, father, grandfather, commercial artist, and honorable veteran died unexpectedly at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Emergency Department of Spectrum Health – Lakeland Hospital in Niles following a brief illness.  His family is grateful for the efforts provided by the staff of...

Feb 27, 2021

Barbara Alice “Barb” Burton, age 84 years of Dowagiac, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, reader, and draft horse leader died peacefully at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 with her family gathered around at her home following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by hospice staff.

Feb 18, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Schrumpf of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, bowler, baker, and traveler died peacefully at 8:42 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center, Saint Joseph, Michigan having attained the remarkable age of 102 years old.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of The...

Feb 12, 2021

Gertrude Arlee “Trudy” Stone of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, banker, motorcycle tourer, and honorable veteran died peacefully at 5:55 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 – the day after her 87th birthday – with her family gathered around her bed at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate...

Feb 7, 2021

As of 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16:

The family of Jim Crouch will be gathering privately in the summer.

James Lee Crouch, age 77 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, golfer, fisherman, and state champion pitcher died peacefully at 6:22 a.m. with his...

Feb 5, 2021

Scott M. Witwer 83 years of Niles, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Chicago, IL on May 10, 1937. Along with a twin sister Robin, they were adopted by Edwin and Joy Witwer at birth.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister.

Feb 2, 2021

Nelson Lloyd Brock, age 71 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, motorcycle builder, jeweler, and friend died peacefully at 2:10 p.m. 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.

He was born on...

Jan 30, 2021

Victoria Rose Brown, age 75 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan, mother, grandmother, sister, outdoorswoman, woodworker, and egg and bonsai artist died peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia following an extended illness.

She was born on February 23, 1945 in Niles to Robert L. Repine and...