Obituaries

Jan 17, 2018

Lois Jean Austin Westfall Root, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 with family gathered around at her home.

She was born on September 29, 1925 in Niles to Arthur Claire and Gladys M. (Coons) Young.  She was graduated from Niles High School and worked in the offices...

Jan 9, 2018

Kathryn M. “Kaye” Tyler, age 84 years of Granger, Indiana died peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 with her family gathered around at her home following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful for the compassionate and skilled care offered by the staff of the Center for Hospice Care.

She...

Jan 8, 2018

Larry T. Haynes, Sr., 66, of Niles, Michigan, passed away at 12:07pm on Monday, January 8, 2018 in Lakeland Hospital, Niles. Larry was born on May 22, 1951 in Earle, Arkansas to the late Delmar and Lilya (Bennett) Haynes. Larry was also preceded in death by a brother; and granddaughter, Jasmine. Larry is survived by his wife, Donna (Boze)...

Jan 8, 2018

James L. Jarman

April 8, 1978 – January 8, 2018

James L. Jarman, 39, of Niles passed away at 8:27am in Lakeland Hospital in Niles.

James was born in Niles to Robert “Bob” Mcneil and Leoa Sheryl Matthews. James is survived by his daughter, Brittany Jarman; sons, Chandler Plew, Braedon Jarman, Brendon Jarman,...

Jan 7, 2018

Sandra K. Lynch-Neumann 79 of Granger, passed away at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s on Sunday January 7, 2018 after an illness. Sandra was born on July 14, 1938 in Whittemore, MI to the late Stanley and Mary Osinski. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, and a son Mark Adrian. She is survived by her husband...

Jan 3, 2018

John A. Quick January 6, 1922 – January 3, 2018 Niles – John A. Quick, 95, passed away at 7:33pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in West Woods of Niles. John was born on January 6, 1922 in Clarendon, Arkansas to the late George and Cora (Abner) Quick. On May 21, 1948, John married Ella Mae (Bevills) and she...

Jan 3, 2018

John Lee Tanke, age 63 years of Niles, Michigan died at 1:41 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 with his family gathered around at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a ruptured brain aneurysm.  As a registered Organ Donor, he chose to enhance and extend the lives of others through organ and tissue donation.

Jan 1, 2018

Austin Godsey, Jr., 89, passed away at 8:15pm on Monday, January 1, 2018 in Rittenhouse in Michigan City, IN. Austin was born on January 10, 1928 in Martinsville, IN to the late Minor and Flossie (McDaniel) Godsey, Sr. On April 8, 1952, Austin married Marilyn (McCoy) and she passed away on May 10, 2016, after 64 years of marriage....

Jan 1, 2018

Tom I. Salisbury, 71 of Buchanan passed away on January 1, 2018 in Hanson Hospice House in Stevensville, MI.

Tom was born on June, 12, 1946 to Darcy “Slim” and Edna Salisbury.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his step father Harold Carlson and son Tom Michael Salisbury.

On October 17, 1967 Tom...

Dec 29, 2017

Thomas Miles Farry, age 104 years of Eau Claire, Michigan died peacefully at 4:55 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 with his family gathered around at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on April 16, 1913 – remarkably at the same house in which he died – to Miles R....

Dec 28, 2017

Norma Jean Sherwood, age 78 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Thursday morning, December 28, 2017 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana following and extended illness. She was born on August 29, 1939 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Richard John and Ruth Amelia (Hendershott) Bedell. She was graduated from Niles High School with the first class...

Dec 27, 2017

Albert Eugene Bivins, age 81 years and his daughter, Patricia Bivins, age 55 years, both of Niles, Michigan died together at their home during the last week of December, 2017.  Their deaths were unexpected, and remain under investigation.

Albert was born on August 14, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois and became the son of...

Dec 25, 2017

Deborah L. Heron of Niles, passed away at her home on Christmas night surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Deb was born on August 9, 1966 in Rochester, MI to George and Ruby (Lewis) Williams. She is preceded in death by her father George. On April 27, 1985 Deb married Charles ‘Chuck’ Heron, III, he...

Dec 23, 2017

Patricia M. Christner February 13, 1943 – December 23, 2017 Edwardsburg – Patricia M. (Ziegler) Christner, 74, passed away at 9:45pm on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on February 13, 1943 in Niles, MI to the late Osman F. and Mary E. (Newbanks) Ziegler. Patricia was also preceded in death by a brother, Ozzie...

Dec 21, 2017

Donna M. Eichler July 26, 1925 – December 21, 2017 Niles – Donna M. (Wilson) Eichler, 92, passed away at 2:00pm on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on July 26, 1925 in Albion, MI to the late Harley and Audrey (Wagner) Wilson. On June 9, 1942, Donna married Pierce...

Dec 21, 2017

Dovie Marie Nelson

May 7, 1923 – December 21, 2017

Dovie Marie Nelson, 94, of Niles passed away on Thursday, December 21 in the Chalet of Niles.

Marie was born on May 7, 1923 in Tennessee to the late Samuel and Mary Ellen Lowe.

On August 18, 1945 she...

Dec 19, 2017

Mrs. Marian Edith (Walker) Moyser, 105, of Brentwood at Niles, Niles, Michigan, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 19, 2017 at her home. She was born April 1, 1912 to David N. and Edith (Snuff) Walker in Niles. On December 20, 1952, she was married to Cecil Moyser who proceeded her in death in April of 1999. Funeral...

Dec 17, 2017

Robert William Sallee, Sr. age 84 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at home with his family gathered around him. He was born on October 15, 1933 in Roselawn, Indiana to John Henry and Neva Grace (Illif) Sallee. He was employed for several years at Slatile Roofing Company in...

Dec 13, 2017

Mark Peter Marshall, age 55 years of Niles, Michigan and formerly of Texas died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home.

He was born on February 12, 1962 in Edinburgh, Scotland to Gerald Francis and Irene Mary (Stook) Marshall.  He was graduated from Grosse Pointe (Michigan) North High School, and continued...

Dec 13, 2017

William Arthur Griffiths, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on December 13, 1937 in Buchanan, Michigan to William K. and Velma E. (Brown) Griffiths.  He was graduated from Niles High School,...