Obituaries

John Polega

Jul 28, 2020

John Joseph Polega , age 14 from Stevensville, Michigan son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, and faithful Catholic died peacefully at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 with family gathered around at the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan (well cared for by all his nurses and doctors) following a long battle against...

Nicholas Reed

Jul 23, 2020

Nicholas John Reed, 33 of Cassopolis passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Nick was born on July 3, 1987 in South Bend to Michael and Kari (Knauf) Reed.

On June 30, 2017 Nick married Brittany Dickinson who survives.

Nick is survived by his wife Brittany, his parents Michael...

Merril Ness

Jul 22, 2020

Merril William Ness, 89 of Niles passed away on Wednesday, July 22 in the Chalet of Niles.

Merril was born on September 5, 1930 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

On May 26, 1951 he married Helen M. Druschke who survives.

Merril is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Milton Ness.

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Kathy (Maddox) Kile

Jul 21, 2020

Kathy Kile, age 72 years, wife, mom, “Auntie,” “Grandma Kathy” and friend to all passed away on July 21, 2020.

Kathy was born on August 23, 1947 in Muncie, Indiana as one of five children to John and Marguerite Maddox.  The family moved to Niles in 1951. Attending St. Mary’s Church and Elementary...

Timothy Munday Ii

Jul 19, 2020

Timothy J. Munday, II 29 of Sodus suddenly passed away on July 19 2020.

Tim was born on January 8, 1991 in Berrien Center to Timothy and Laura Munday.

Tim is survived by his Mother Laura Munday of Sodus, his Father Timothy J. (Laura) Munday.  He is also survived by the love of his life,...

Mary B. Powell

Jul 17, 2020

Mary Powell, wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, community volunteer and supporter, Republican, champion bridge player, and one of Niles’ grand ladies who attained the remarkable age of 103 years died peacefully at 11:20 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow in Niles having never lost her joy in receiving guests.

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Tina Imus

Jul 15, 2020

Tina Marie Imus, age 49 years of Cassopolis, Michigan, sister, aunt, daughter, gardener, artist, vocalist, and decorator died peacefully at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with family gathered around at The Center for Hospice Care in Roseland, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on November 2, 1970 in Mishawaka,...

Sharon Shrider

Jun 29, 2020

Sharon Kaye Shrider, 73 of Niles passed away at home with her family by her side.

Kaye was born on February 16, 1947 in Robinson, Illinois to Milford and Margaret (Purcell) Sheese.

She is preceded in death by her father, Milford and an infant daughter.

On June 24, 1967 Kaye married Frederick W....

Jean Murphy

Jun 25, 2020

Jean E. Murphy, 100 formally of Niles, passed away on June 25, 2020 in the Timbers of Cass County.

Jean was born on March 6, 1920 in Detroit to the late Elwood and Bertine (Rogers) Comfort. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Ned and  Bruce Comfort

On October 10, 1941 in Albion,...

Daniel P. Konkey

Jun 19, 2020

Daniel Paul Konkey of Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame, Indiana died peacefully in the early morning of Friday, June 19, 2020. Formerly of Niles, Michigan, Dan was a caring, loyal, and strong-willed man who achieved many great things over his ninety-two years. For those who knew Dan he was the model of a life well-lived. He...

Leann Temple

Jun 17, 2020

Leann Christine Fisher Temple, age 56 years of Niles, sister, aunt, cousin, and animal lover passed away at 3:14 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana from complications of injuries suffered in a house fire on May 17, 2020.

She was born on January 25, 1964 in...

Teresa 'Terri' Poehlman

Jun 15, 2020

Poehlman, RN Teresa (Terri) M, born on April 8, 1954 to Robert and Constance Smith of Niles, MI, passed away at age 66 on June 15, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Mark, her daughters Angela (Greg) Schmoyer and Morgyn (John-Dominic) Heim, her son Anthony, six grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter; a brother...

Wayne Perkins

Jun 9, 2020

Wayne Allen Perkins, age 61 years of Niles, husband, father, grandfather, brother, churchman, athletic booster, fisherman, and grillmaster died unexpectedly from natural causes Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at home.

He was born on January 31, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Forrest Larry and Donna (Blackney) Perkins, Sr., and graduated from Galien (Michigan)...

David Farr

Jun 3, 2020

Niles -  David Michael Farr, age 82, died peacefully at home on June 3, 2020. Dad was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on July 20, 1937 to Alfred and Mary Rebecca (O’Donnell) Farr. Dad graduated from Niles High School in 1955 and joined the Navy where he served for 4 years in San Diego and Japan.  On...

Richard Hart, Jr.

Jun 2, 2020

Richard N. Hart, Jr. 60 of Dowagiac, passed away suddenly on June 2, 2020.

Richard was born on Mach 29, 1960 to the late Richard N. and Darlene (Dodd) Hart, Sr.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Russell.

On October 26, 1984 he married Nancy Langelan who survives....

Eva Borzsei

Jun 1, 2020

Eva Börzsei, age 92 years wife, mother, grandmother, Hungarian emigrant, proud and successful naturalized citizen of the United States, cook, birdwatcher, golfer, and singer died peacefully Monday morning, June 1, 2020 at home with her loving children at her side.

She was born on July 20, 1927 in Sopron, Hungary to István and...

Albert Conover

May 28, 2020

Albert S. Conover, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 28th, 2020  at Brentwood Memory Care, Niles.

He was born on May 6, 1928 in Egg Harbor, New Jersey to Edward and Frances (Grumer) Conover.  He came to Niles at the age of 6 months and lived the majority of his entire life there.  He graduated from...

Frederick Albert

May 21, 2020

Frederick Zane Albert, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan husband, father, grandfather, veteran, camper, and builder died peacefully at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at West Woods of Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on May 18, 1929 in Bremen, Indiana to Clayton F. and Mary L. (Dreibilbis) Albert. ...

Delores Truesdell

May 20, 2020

Delores ‘Dee’ Truesdell, 88 of Niles, passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in West Woods of Niles.

Dee was born on September 19, 1931 in North Liberty, IN to the late Stanley and Clara (O’Chapp) Polega.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Richard Polega, Stanley Polega and Ralph Polega, and...

Myra Canfield

May 20, 2020

Myra Ellen (Orr) Canfield passed away on May 20, 2020 at West Woods of Niles after battling Dementia/stroke. We sincerely thank the wonderful staff at West Woods for the care, kindness and respect they showed our Mother. Myra was born on July 19, 1925 at home in Kanona, KS to Dean & Myrtle Orr. Married to our...