Obituaries

Dec 12, 2017

Gladys Irene Martin, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful to the staff of Westwood of Niles for their personal and compassionate care, and the staff of Lakeland Hospital for their special level of caring....

Dec 11, 2017

Marie Ann Sullivan, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017 with her family gathered around at her home.

She was born on June 12, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul John and Pauline Johanna (Fellmeth) Bularzik, and was graduated from the former Saint Augustine...

Dec 10, 2017

Malva Jean DeForest, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:47 a.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2017 with her family gathered around at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on December 12, 1942 in Manchester, Tennessee to Wilder Lee and Maude (Tolliver) Hendricks and came with her family...

Dec 9, 2017

Lawrence Eugene Simpson, age 77 years of Niles, Michigan died at 11:16 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on October 18, 1940 in Elkhart, Indiana to Joseph and Marie (Anderson) Simpson.  He attended school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and...

Dec 8, 2017

Marian Josephine Boehm, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:40 a.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles.

She was born on August 11, 1922 in Niles to Floyd Benjamin and Eva Katherine (Wenzel) Higgins.  On March 3, 1964 in Saint Joseph, Michigan she married Herbert...

Dec 8, 2017

Dorothy Orlee Snow, age 103 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:25 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Oak Crest in Niles following an extended illness.  Her family is grateful to Jan & Ted Oles for the kind and capable care provided to Dorothy, and to her brother Jerry for his attention and care.

Dec 7, 2017

Ronald Leroy Lott, age 48 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at his home in Berrien Springs, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on December 26, 1968 in South Bend, Indiana to Arthur L. and Judy Rae (Grounds) Lott.  He attended Niles...

Dec 5, 2017

Russell Dee Chappel

Russell Dee Chappel, 90, passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Lakeland Hospital, Niles.

Russell was born on Nov. 25, 1927, in Clarkton, Mo., to the late John H. and Viola M. (Conway) Chappel. On Jan. 16, 1960, Russell married Dessie Pearl East and she passed away on March 2, 2014.

He...

Dec 5, 2017

Johnnie E. Balmer, Sr.

August 28,1956 – December 5,2017

Johnnie E. Balmer, Sr. passed away on December 5, 2017 at Lakeland Hospital, Niles, after a brief illness.

Johnnie was born on August 28, 1956 to the late Sylvester and Germaine Balmer.  He is preceded by his parents and a brother Terry Balmer....

Dec 2, 2017

Joshua J. Scarlett

July 3, 1980 – December 2, 2017

Berrien Springs – Joshua J. Scarlett, 37, passed away at 11:45am on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph MI, surrounded by his family.

Josh was born July 3, 1980 in Mishawaka, IN to Joella Scarlett-Martin and James Sandford...

Nov 26, 2017

Judith Ellen Cook, age 81 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 7:55 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Eckstein Center, Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, Arizona following an illness. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Niles to Anthony Sheridan and Margaret Ellen (Schmidt) Cook. She was graduated from Niles High...

Nov 25, 2017

Thalina Nicole Cross, 37 of Niles, passed away at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph on November 25, 2017. Thalina was born on June 28, 1980 in Niles to Kevin and Monica Cross. Thalina is survived by her Mother Monica Krueger of Niles, father Kevin Cross of Mesa, AZ; her children Leneya Taylor of Niles and Kaitlan Grant of South...

Nov 24, 2017

Patricia Ann Thole, age 74 years, of Niles, Michigan died at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 9, 1943 to Walter and Ruby Eaves. On March 21, 1968, she married Calvin E. Thole, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2009. She was also preceded in...

Nov 22, 2017

Barbara Ann Wright, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 surrounded by her family at home following an extended illness.

She was born on March 31, 1932 in Gleason, Tennessee to Clyde and Somora (Webb) Stewart.  She was graduated from Gleason High School, and...

Nov 20, 2017

Everett Jethro “Jeff” Whitfield, age 96 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Monday morning, November 20, 2017 at his home, of natural causes.

He was born on September 11, 1921 in Mortons Gap, Kentucky to Lonnie and Effie Pearl (Withers) Whitfield.  He was graduated from high school in Mortons Gap, and earned a...

Nov 19, 2017

Vickie Sue Caison, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017 with family around at her home following an extended illness.  She was grateful to her sister, Linda & Richard for taking her into their home and providing personal care as her health declined.

She...

Nov 18, 2017

Donald Eugene Meyers, age 70 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Saturday evening, November 18, 2017 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on November 7, 1947 in Niles to William Junior and Gertrude Marie (Grant) Meyers.  He was graduated from Niles High School and entered service in the United...

Nov 15, 2017

Diane Mae Blevins February 5, 1953 – November 15, 2017 Niles – Diane (Burdick) Blevins died Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; sons, Scott, and Brian (Ronica); parents, Dale and Ida Burdick; grandchildren, Austin, and Jordan; and brother, Michael (Tina) Burdick. Friends may gather 10am to 12noon on Saturday, November 18, 2017 in HALBRITTER WICKENS...

Nov 15, 2017

Kingston Xavier James Barkmann, 22 months, passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 15, 2017. Kingston was born on January 4, 2016 in Niles to Raven Barkmann and Anthony Younger. He is survived by his mother and step father Raven Barkmann and Tyler Pearison of Niles, a sister Fayah Pearson, grandparents, Sirenna Wirick and Rodney Barkmann both of...

Nov 14, 2017

Mario Emmanuel Abbott, age 43 years of Baroda, Michigan died Tuesday evening, November 14, 2017 at Lakeland Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan of injuries from a motor vehicle accident.  Mario had chosen to enhance and extend the lives of others through tissue donation, and his family fulfilled that wish.

He was born on June 1, 1974...