Obituaries

Feb 20, 2019

Jayne E. Dunham, 79, of Niles passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Brentwood at Niles.

Jayne was born on July 20, 1939 in Lawrence, Michigan to the late Lyle and Edna (Carroll) Dunham.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Ronald and Richard Dunham and her twin sister Joyce.

Feb 20, 2019

Kathy I. Willis February 11, 1953 – February 20, 2019 Niles - Kathy I. (Poirier) Willis, 66, passed away at 3:00am on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Center for Hospice Care, South Bend. Kathy was born on February 11, 1953 in Sault Ste Marie, MI to Robert and Ruth Ellen (Vertz) Poirier. Kathy was preceded in death by...

Feb 20, 2019

Craig D. Bradfield, 72 of Niles, passed away at his home, with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Craig was born on September 13, 1946 in South Bend to the late Dalton and Eileen (Wilkinson) Bradfield.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

On August 22,...

Feb 16, 2019

Jenaro Quijas September 29, 1943 – February 16, 2019 South Bend – Jenaro Quijas, 75, passed away at 1am on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation. Jenaro is survived by sons, Leon Quijas of Niles, MI and Dan Quijas of Hart, MI; ex-wife, Rita Quijas of Niles, MI; and sister, Linda (Joseph) of Bangor, MI....

Feb 9, 2019

A dearly loved, generous and kind-hearted soul who was born on October 25, 1939 to Paul Maximillon Peeters and Marion Holverson. His childhood was spent in Neenah, Wisconsin and he studied at Marquette University Milwaukee.

After marrying Sharon Lynne Burns on June 15, 1963 in Milwaukee and subsequently being employed by Clark Equipment...

Feb 4, 2019

Rosalind I. Culp October 2,1926 – February 4, 2019 Niles – Rosalind I. “Roz” Culp, 92, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in West Woods of Niles, surrounded by her family. Roz was born on October 2, 1926, in Horton, MI to the late Leo Freeman and Lena Hazel (Reed) Laughlin. On...

Jan 27, 2019

Billy Lee Rockhill May 18, 1936 – January 27, 2019 Billy Lee Rockhill, 82, of Niles passed away at his home surrounded by his family on January 27, 2019. He was born on May 18, 1936, the son of Amos and Olive (Carmean) Rockhill, both deceased. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Patricia (Clarke) Rockhill;...

Jan 25, 2019

Thomas L. Demos December 21, 1945 – January 25, 2019 Niles – Thomas L. Demos, 73, passed away in his home on Friday, January 25, 2019. Tom was born in Niles to the late John T. and Dorothy M. (Gross) Demos. Tom is survived by his sisters, Shirlee Wakkinen and Margaret (Tom) Woodley; nieces, Kellie (Ron) Simpson, Keri (Ed)...

Jan 23, 2019

Betty Irene Thomas, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her home in Bald Knob, Arkansas following an extended illness.

She was born on October 22, 1928 in Guy, Arkansas to D. O. and Frankie (Gentry) Butler.  She attended Judsonia (Arkansas) High School, and moved with...

Jan 23, 2019

Patricia Mae Graham, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:28 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 with family at her bedside at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on September 28, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and was a daughter of Oscar...

Jan 19, 2019

Frederick Joseph "Fred" Roberts, 65 of Niles, passed away in his home on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Arrangements are being completed.

Jan 18, 2019

Ted A. Weaver, 89 of Niles passed away on Friday,  January 18, 2019 at 6:22am.

He was born on March 20, 1929 in Niles to the late Ralph and Carrie (Hawkins) Weaver.

On July 31, 1951 he married Vivian Cochran who survives.

He is survived by his wife Vivian, their children; Kathleen (Bruce)...

Jan 16, 2019

Thomas E. Athanas February 7, 1933 – January 16, 2019 Thomas E. Athanas, 84, died January 16, 2019. He was born February 7, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts. Thomas graduated from the University of Michigan’s Business School in 1958. He was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and a member of the university’s rifle team. He worked for several years...

Jan 15, 2019

Charles Richard Wurz, age 98 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 12:44 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 with his family gathered around at his home following a brief illness, and just 35 days short of his 99th birthday. He was born on February 19, 1920 in Niles to Herman and Pearl (Linzbach) Wurz, and was graduated from...

Jan 12, 2019

Raven Elizabeth Mollison, age 18 years of Waianae, Hawaii died unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Queen's West Medical Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, possibly of complications related to Russel Silver Syndrome. She was born on October 7, 2000 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania to Jon M. and Denise K. (Feyos) Mollison. She was graduated from the Myron...

Jan 10, 2019

Allene Jeanette Weller Felden, age 98 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:10 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the compassionate and dignified care provided by her home caregivers.

She was born on January 27, 1920 in Niles to Burgette...

Jan 3, 2019

Olive Priscilla Stucky Kirkendall, age 90 years formerly of Niles, Michigan went to her eternal rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. She was born on December 4, 1928 in Scottsburg, Indiana to James W. Cravens and Hazel (LaMaster) Cravens. In 1947, she graduated from Thomas M. Cooley High School in Detroit. She continued her...

Dec 31, 2018

Jack Lee Maynard, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on January 19, 1944 in Niles to John A. and Loreta Marie (Neal) Maynard.  His father was in the military, and the family followed...

Dec 31, 2018

Kenneth L. Nagy, 91 of Niles, passed away at Brentwood Assisted Living on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born on December 13, 1927 in South Bend to the late Peter and Rose (Toth) Nagy. Ken is preceded in death by his parents and twelve brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife Betty Jane (Hoffman)...

Dec 29, 2018

Linda Darlene Harrison-Mills 62 of Cassopolis passed away at home on December 29, 2018 with her family at her side.

Linda was born on June 14, 1956 in Benton Harbor to the late Raymond John Harrison, Sr. and Ruby Earlene Odom.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond John Harrison, Sr. and Ruby...