Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia Ann Fox Fritsche, 88 of Niles passed away on July 9, 2019 in West Woods of Niles. Patricia was born on June 30, 1931 in Denver Colorado to the late Bruce Marshall and Verna Celeste (Kanouse) Fox. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Carl Berges Fritsche II, a daughter, Debra and...

Jul 7, 2019

Brenda K. Tedder,72 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.

Brenda was born on June 30, 1947 in South Bend, IN to the late Alonzo and Mabel (Arnett) Mann.

On November 15, 1969 Brenda married Thomas J. Tedder who sadly passed away last year.  Brenda is also...

Jul 6, 2019

Wendy Ann Meyer, age 59 years, formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan finished her race at 8:47 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home in Niles, Michigan having fought the fight against cancer, and having kept the faith. Her family is grateful to the staffs of Lakeland Cancer Specialists and Caring Circle Hospice at Home for...

Jul 6, 2019

Glory L. Einhorn, 80 of Niles, passed away in Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

She was born on April 27, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Lee and Catherine (Bieszczat) Maager.

Glory is preceded in death by her parents and three sons, Paul, Michael and Stephen.

On...

Jul 4, 2019

Mark L. Montgomery, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on December 15, 1956 in Niles to Clifford and Margaret (Mead) Montgomery.  He lived in Coldwater, Michigan for twenty years before returning...

Jul 4, 2019

Robert Yaw March 7, 1932 – July 4, 2019 Robert (Bob) Edmund Yaw (87) of Niles died peacefully on July 4th, 2019 at Center for Hospice in Roseland, Indiana after a brief illness. He was born to Frank and Mabel Yaw in Lydick, Indiana and lived in Niles his whole life. Robert served in the US Navy for 2 years...

Jul 2, 2019

Darla Mae Basore, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 8:08 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on June 11, 1935 in New Springfield, Ohio to the Rev. Lester and Erba V. (Alexander) Schrock. She was graduated from Shelbyville High School, and earned a Bachelor’s...

Jun 28, 2019

Lisa Michelle Grant, age 57 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:20 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on October 31, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana to Howard A. and Barbara J. (Craw) Grant.  She was graduated...

Jun 27, 2019

Roxanne “Nancy” Anton, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on June 7, 1930 in Somerset Center, Michigan to William Thomas and Ethel Lucille (Fitch) Ossmer.  She was graduated from Niles...

Jun 27, 2019

Emily Rose Foster, age 90, of Niles, Michigan, died peacefully June 27, 2019, with family gathered at her home, following a brief illness.

She was born February 3, 1929, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to William W. and Leone L. (Dahnke) Teichman.  She graduated from Dowagiac High School and then earned Bachelor of Science...

Jun 26, 2019

Melody A. Griffith, 38 of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Melody was born on July 12, 1980 in Franklin, Indiana to Tony and Debbie French.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tony French and her grandfather, Bill Davis.

On April 20, 2012 Melody married Blake...

Jun 25, 2019

Carol June Fitz, 77 of Niles, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Carol was born on December 19, 1941 in Eudora, Arkansas to the late Vernon and Ruby (Ward) Reed.

On August 30, 1956 she married Robert Fitz who preceded her in death.  She is also preceded in death by...

Jun 21, 2019

William Rucker December 4, 1944 – June 19, 2019 Munfordville, KY - William Maxey “Bill” Rucker, 74, formerly of Niles, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in his home. Bill was born in Munfordville, KY to the late Johnny Clifton Rucker and Lucille Russell Warder. He was a roofing contractor and the City Code Enforcement Officer for Munfordville. Bill was...

Jun 19, 2019

Timothy Joseph Kenny, 69 of Niles passed away after an extended illness in the Chalet of Niles. Tim was born on October 7, 1949 in Niles to the late John F. and Isabel (Carey) Kenny. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Brian Kenny. Tim is survived by his brother John F. (Patricia)...

Jun 18, 2019

Philip Holland, 40 of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Phil was born on February 10, 1979 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Michel Holland and Ramona Walsh.

Phil is preceded in death by his brother Christopher Holland.

On June 5, 2004 Phil married Stephanie Sain who survives.

Phil is...

Jun 17, 2019

Richard Duane Messenger, age 82 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on July 3, 1936 in Jefferson Township, Michigan to Harold and Marie (Anderson) Messenger, and attended Niles Community Schools.  He enlisted in...

Jun 14, 2019

Martha Jane Knapp Deming, 87 of Niles, Michigan, died at 5:15p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019.

She was born January 28, 1932 in Schoolcraft, Michigan to Willis and Rose Ganiel (Motter) Knapp.  She was a lifelong resident of Niles, Michigan.

Martha was a former employee of Niles Credit Bureau Health Care, Inc. of Berrien Springs and...

Jun 12, 2019

Niles – Gino Dominic Pagano, 31, passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Gino was born in Niles on April 28, 1988. Gino is survived by his mother, Robin M. (Richmond) Pagano; his father, Gino (Janice) Pagano; brother, James Edward Rodgers; grandparents, Ray and Rose Richmond; nieces, Brandi Downing and Abagail...