Darlene Rossow
Dec 2, 2019
Darlene Rossow passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Born in 1945 in Niles, MI. Darlene graduated from Niles High School with the class of 1963. Darlene received an Associate Degree in Business from Lansing Community College in 1994.
Darlene worked for the State of Michigan for 26 years. During her time with the State...
Selma Easton
Dec 2, 2019
Selma Dorothy Easton, age 96 years, mother, grandmother, neighbor, and Elmer’s wife died peacefully at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles, Michigan following an extended illness.
She was born on October 3, 1923 in Muskegon, Michigan to Joseph H. and Lily M. (VanAmburg) Douglas and came to...
Blayke Simmons
Dec 2, 2019
Blayke Louise Simmons, fourteen day old daughter of Casey & Joe Simmons of Niles, Michigan died at 6:10 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan of a cardiac defect which left broken hearts in all who were blessed to know her.
Her family is grateful for the...
Terry Vankirk
Nov 30, 2019
Terry Lee VanKirk, 61 of Niles, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Hanson Hospice in Stevensville.
Terry was born on August 9, 1958 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Noah Lee and Betty (Pickens) Van Kirk.
On August 11, 1986 in South Bend, he married Peggy Lynn East who survives.
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David Yoder
Nov 28, 2019
David Gideon Yoder, 78, of Dowagiac passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
Dave was born on March 5, 1941 in Cassopolis, MI to the late Gideon B. and Lula Marie (Robison) Yoder.
On August 19, 1960 in Niles, he married the former Betty Jane True who survives.
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Janey Waterhouse
Nov 26, 2019
On November 26, 2019, Mary Jane “Janey” Waterhouse of Niles, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 88 following an extended illness.
Janey was born on December 6, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois to Franklin N. and Fern E. (Maharry) Bell. She was raised in Rockford through the 8th grade,...
James Ullrey
Nov 25, 2019
James S. Ullery August 27, 1948 – November 25, 2019 Niles – James S. Ullery, 71, passed away at 7:28pm on Monday, November 25, 2019 in his home. James was born on August 27, 1948 in Niles to the late Horace “Shorty” A. Ullery and Alyce Mae (Howell) Ullery Davies. James was also preceded in death by a...
Carol Compoe
Nov 25, 2019
Carol Maxine Compoe December 25, 1938- November 25, 2019 Niles – Carol Maxine Compoe, passed away in her home following a brief illness on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the age of 80. Carol was born on Christmas day, 1938, in Niles, Michigan to Lloyd and Anna Belle (Rosenberger) Meyers. On January 7th, 1956, she wedded Clarence (Bud) Compoe. They...
David Bays
Nov 20, 2019
David J. Bays
January 17, 1930 – November 20, 2019
David Jacob Bays, 89 of Niles passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Dave was born on January 17, 1930 in South Bend to the late James H. and Ellen L. (Kromiller) Bays, Sr.
On...
Shirley Nevill
Nov 19, 2019
Shirley L. Nevill
February 15, 1930 – November 19, 2019
Shirley L. Nevill, 89 of Niles passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Brentwood of Niles.
Shirley was born on February 15, 1930 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Robert and Gipsie (Morgan) Schneider.
On June 21, 1952...
Wanda Gombosi
Nov 16, 2019
Wanda M. Gombosi February 17, 1929 – November 16, 2019 Niles – Wanda M. Gombosi, 90, a lifetime resident of Niles, MI, let Jesus take her hand and lead her into Heaven on November 16, 2019. Wanda was the daughter of Lynn and Marvel Weaver, who proceeded her in death, along with her brother, Norman Weaver, and husbands,...
Sara Kinnaman
Nov 14, 2019
Sara Ellen Kinnaman, wife, mother, grandmother, church and community supporter, and golfer died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 14, 2019 with her family gathered around her bedside, having attained the remarkable age of one hundred and one years old. Sara’s life touched many in the Niles community and beyond.
She was born...
Richard Conrad
Nov 13, 2019
Richard Dale Conrad, age 84 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan, father, grandfather, brother, banker, and baseball player died peacefully but unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at this home in South Bend, Indiana.
He was born on April 7, 1935 on the Conrad farm in rural Buchanan, Michigan to Ward Emmanuel and Esther...
Charles Nietch
Nov 12, 2019
Charles Albert Nietch, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, grandfather, business manager, and loyal Cubs fan died peacefully at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 with family gathered around at Spectrum Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan following an unexpected and brief illness. His family has chosen to restore and extend the lives...
James Gillette
Nov 12, 2019
James C. Gillette, 91 of Niles passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in West Woods of Niles.
Jim was born on January 4, 1928 in Niles to the late Dr. Clarence and Ruth (Wells) Gillette.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Margaret ‘Maggie’...
Kenneth Gentry
Nov 7, 2019
Kenneth Rollyn Gentry passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan. Kenneth was surrounded by the comfort of his family at the time of his death.
Kenneth was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July of 2019. Facing his foe with grace, dignity, and courage he spent the last...
Mary Ann Billiard
Nov 7, 2019
Mary Ann Billiard, 65 of Niles, passed away in her home on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Mary Ann was born on December 12, 1953 in Niles to the late Wilbert and Evelyn Jann.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters; Patricia, Julie and Cindy as well as her brothers; Larry, Bob...
Mary Clanton
Nov 6, 2019
Mary B. Clanton, age 89 years, mother, grandmother, neighbor, and prayer warrior, died peacefully at 2:03 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with family gathered around at the Hospice House in Roseland, Indiana following an extended illness.
She was born on June 9, 1930 in Decatur, Alabama to Irving W. and Ruby I....
Dorothy Hart
Nov 1, 2019
Dorothy Lee Hart June 2, 1934 – November 1, 2019 Niles – Dorothy Lee Hart, 85 passed away at 6:08am on Friday, November 1, 2019 in her home. Dorothy was born on June 2, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Lottie (Banicki) Okonski. On June 2, 1951, Dorothy married William Frank Hart and he...
Erich Bruegmann
Oct 30, 2019
Erich Walter Bruegmann, age 88 years, husband, father, grandfather, outdoorsman, and Master Cabinetmaker died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 with his wife and children gathered around at Buchanan Meadows following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the compassionate and skilled care offered by the staff of Buchanan Meadows and Caring Circle Hospice at Home....
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