Obituaries

Oct 11, 2020

Carol Ann Gillispie, 74 of Niles passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI.

Carol was born on June 4, 1946 in Elkhart, IN to the late Norman and Georganna (Grandstaff) Kneile.

On August 14, 1970 in Elkhart she married Jim Gillispie who survives. Carol is also survived...

Oct 6, 2020

Stacey Ann Lintz, age 64 years, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, crayon artist, Chihuahua fan, and caring friend died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, October 6, 2020 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born on October 29, 1955 in Niles, Michigan to David E. and Joann M. (Dunahee) Miller, and was graduated from...

Oct 4, 2020

Audrey Ruth Morehouse, 92 of Niles, passed away at home on October 4, 2020.

Audrey was born on October 21, 1927 in South Bend to the late Harry and Hazel (Saddison) Allison.

On October 21, 1954 in Niles she married Robert Morehouse who precedes her in death.

Audrey is preceded in death by...

Oct 3, 2020

Mary Steele of Niles, Michigan passed away on Oct 3, 2020. Arrangements are being completed and will soon be announced.

Sep 28, 2020

Floyd Hojara, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, homebuilder, trader, and Volkswagen tinkerer died peacefully at 4:01 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Buchanan Meadows following an extended illness.

He was born on June 14, 1929 in Cassopolis, Michigan to Stanley “Steve” and Anna (Maleck) Hojara, and attended Niles...

Sep 24, 2020

Kenneth H. Jones, 94 of Niles passed away at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Ken was born on October 19, 1925 in Bridgeton, MI to the late Einar and Alma (Carlson) Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary and his sister Charlotte Krupp and...

Sep 23, 2020

Henry Earl West, age 67 years, father, grandfather, brother, Lions fan, Motown aficionado, and neat freak died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, September 23, 2020 of natural causes at his home in Niles, Michigan.

He was born on January 30, 1953 in Niles to Roosevelt and Etha G. (Black) West, Sr. and was graduated from...

Sep 22, 2020

Irene Lucille Leamon, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, grand -, great-, and great-great-grandmother, scout leader, traveler, and cheesecake artist died peacefully at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following a brief illness.

She was born on September 2, 1928 in Niles to Cleveland D....

Sep 19, 2020

Matilda C. “Mutt” Jones, 83 of Niles, passed away at her home surrounded by family. Mutt was born in

Niles on October 25, 1936 to the late William and Emma (Wesner) Schlutt. She is preceded in death by

her parents and her brothers; Elvin, Louis, Nelson, Edward and Carl Schlutt and her sisters, Shirley

Sep 13, 2020

Emma Maude McCarty, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, hospital volunteer, bridge enthusiast, and Lutheran Funeral Lunch Lady died peacefully Sunday morning at her home in Niles, Michigan with her family present, just ten days short of her 98th birthday following a brief illness.

She was born on September 23, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jacob...

Sep 7, 2020

Donald George Ball, age 83 years, husband, brother, uncle, machinist, traveler, and provider to many cats died unexpectedly Monday night of Labor Day 2020 (September 7) of natural causes while walking in the backyard of his house in Niles, Michigan.

He was born on January 15, 1937 in Skane Township, Minnesota (population 51,...

Aug 31, 2020

Mark Richard Paulsen, age 62 years, husband, stepfather, brother, honorable veteran, electrician, and astronomer died peacefully Monday morning, August 31, 2020 at his home in Niles, Michigan 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...

Aug 27, 2020

Katherine Linn Butterworth, age 90 years, mother, grandmother, sister, caregiver, decorator, and casino frequent visitor died peacefully on Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 with family gathered around at her home in Niles, Michigan.

She was born on April 4, 1930 in Niles, Michigan to William and Amy (Harold) Linn, and was graduated from Niles High School.  She...

Aug 23, 2020

Dorothy J. Booth, beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt passed away peacefully in the company of her close family on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after a prolonged illness. Dorothy was born on February 9, 1942 to Victor L. Booth and Annabelle Booth (Archer). She was one of four siblings.

Dorothy was a graduate of...

Aug 18, 2020

Larry E. Miller, Jr.47 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Niles.

Larry was born on November 1, 1972 in South Bend to Larry and Carolyn (Smole) Miller.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry, Sr.

On January 3, 2020 Larry married Nancy D. Cambron in...

Aug 15, 2020

LaVon Dale “Ron” or “Hermie” Herrmann, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Saturday morning, August 15, 2020 at his home.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.

He was born on July 12, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana...

Aug 14, 2020

Elmer Edgar Sherman, age 98 years of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, honorable veteran, scout, auto restorer, and Notre Dame fan died peacefully at 11:12 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020 with his family gathered around at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac, Michigan following a brief illness.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care...

Aug 12, 2020

Frederick George Schaller, 86, of Sarasota, Florida, passed to his rest on August 12, 2020, in Niles, Michigan. His loved ones were able to pay tribute before he passed.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 31, 1934, the fourth of five children, to Katherine and John Schaller, both German speaking immigrants...

Aug 7, 2020

Olive Beatrice Phillips, 96 of Niles, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Riveridge Manor in Niles.

Olive was born in London England on January 29, 1924.

On February 20, 1945 she married William Franklin Phillips who passed away in 1987.

Olive is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William...

Aug 6, 2020

Mathew Armondo Panozzo, Jr., age 51 years, father, son, brother, EMT, Italian cook, and astronomer died unexpectedly while visiting friends in Niles, Michigan on Wednesday, August 5, 2020

He was born on July 3, 1969 in South Bend, Indiana to Mathew and Margaret J. (Tennison) Panozzo, Sr.  He was graduated from Niles High...