Cathy Hickerson
Jul 4, 2024
Cathy Jane Hickerson, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, sister, teacher, Michigan state fan, and friend to many died unexpectedly at 2:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a sudden illness at home. Her family appreciates the efforts of the first responders, and the emergency hospital staff. Her family also made...
Ronald LeRoy Vargo
Jul 1, 2024
His life began January 5, 1943 in South, Bend Indiana one of five children born to Steve and Lydia Vargo.
He married Shirley Landis in Niles, Michigan.
Ronald served his country honorably in the United States Army where he learned to be an X-Ray technician. He met his wife Shirley at Pawating Hospital in Niles where they both worked as X-ray technicians....
Betty Jo Neesley
Jun 28, 2024
Betty Jo Neesley, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, avid golfer, bridge player, and home entertainer died peacefully Friday morning, June 28, 2024 at Brentwood of Niles following a brief illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff at Brentwood and Caring Circle Hospice.
She was born on July 14, 1934...
Gary D. Luster
Jun 24, 2024
Gary Don Luster, 71, of Niles, died peacefully in the comfort of family's presence.
His life began October 25, 1952 in Senath Missouri, the oldest of seven, born to Donald Lee and Kathryn Imogene Luster.
He married Kathy Jo Bedell November 5, 1977 at Mapleview Free Methodist Church in Niles.
Gary worked as a superintendent in bridge construction. He shared his knowledge and...
Jenny Johnson
Jun 22, 2024
Jenny Marie Johnson, lifelong resident of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, former employee of both Simplicity and Majerek’s died peacefully at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 with her family gathered around at Corewell Health Lakeland Niles, having attained the age of 96 years.
She was born on February 4, 1928 in Niles to Clifford E. and M. Vanrhie (Manley)...
Juanita Brassell
Jun 14, 2024
Juanita Juliaminna Brassell, age 86 years formerly of Olivet, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, Licensed Practical Nurse, gardener, and seamstress died peacefully at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 under the care of fellow LPNs and nurses at West Woods of Niles following a brief illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff...
Laurence "Larry" Templeton
Jun 10, 2024
Laurence "Larry" Templeton, age 57, of Niles,
His life began February 18, 1967, in South Bend Indiana. The oldest of five children born to Ames Templeton and Laura Barnett.
Larry, loved music, especially Queen and classic rock. He was the drummer for the band Unsupervized for six years and spent time as a bouncer for a nightclub. He was an avid Harley...
Eleanor Marie Hassinger
Jun 9, 2024
Eleanor Marie Hassinger, age 99 of Edwardsburg, Mi died peacefully June 9, 2024, in the comfort of her family’s presence.
She was born to Walter and Ruth (Yohn) Jann on May 19, 1925, in Logansport, Indiana. Eleanor moved to Niles, Michigan in 1949, several years after her high school graduation. She was employed at Simplicity Pattern Company where she met her...
Carol Kurty
Jun 7, 2024
Carol Sue Kurty, age 65 of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 with her husband at her bedside. She quietly fought a long, hard, and brave battle against breast cancer. Her family is forever grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice.
She was born on July 29,...
Mary "Carol" Faulkner
Jun 6, 2024
After years of a tough fight with Lewy Body Dementia, Mary Carol Faulkner passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, just a week before her 80th birthday. Mary was born into this world in Niles, MI on June 13, 1944 to Mary Eckler and Maurice Lloyd. Mary adored her home town and fulfilled her wishes of living out the rest of...
Mark "Gene" Eugene Cupp
Jun 3, 2024
Mark Eugene Cupp "Gene", 76, of Niles, died June 3, 2024 in the comfort of his family's presence.His life began November 5, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio, the first of five born to Mark and Catherine Cupp.He attended Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana and worked in banking and financial institutions over the years. Gene participated in ministry with the Church of...
Carl Lamar Burger
Jun 2, 2024
Carl Lamar Burger, 85, of Niles, died peacefully, June 2, 2024.
His life began July 19, 38 in Niles, Michigan the only child of Darrell and Helen Burger. He married Sharon Pollock, on June 6, of 1959, She survives.
Carl graduated from Edwardsburg High School in 1957. He and His family have farmed “Oakwood Farms”, since 1938. His sons Chad and...
Carolyn Szucs
May 29, 2024
Carolyn Sue Szucs, age 77 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, pet parent, farmer, and devout Catholic died peacefully at 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 with her closest family gathered around her bedside at her home in South Bend, Indiana following a fierce four-year battle to beat the sad diagnoses.
She was born on February 22, 1947...
Jeanne Dennis Sorensen
May 24, 2024
Jeanne Dennis Sorensen, 73, of Niles, died peacefully May 24, 2024. Her life began March 22, 1951, the fourth of four children born to Roscoe and Margaret Hoot. Jeanne deeply loved spending time with her family. She was known to make Christmas special for everyone. She also deeply cared for her cats and birds. Jeanne expressed her creativity in gardening and art,...
Timothy Lynn Duncan
May 22, 2024
Timothy Lynn Duncan, age 55, of Niles,
His life began September 11, 1968, in Niles, Michigan the third of three children born to Lynn and Sandy Duncan.
Timothy loved being outside where he could go tubing, morel mushroom hunting and just being in nature. He loved sports of all kinds and especially...
Edward L. Drone
May 20, 2024
Edward Leo Drone ("Ed" or "Dad"), age 63 of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away at 11:36 pm on May 20, 2024 surrounded by family, following a three year hard fought battle with brain cancer. Ed was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend.He was born on June 20, 1960 to Leo E. and Marita (Schiff) Drone on the Naval Air Station...
Shirley Ann Prillwitz
May 15, 2024
Shirley Ann Prillwitz of Niles, Michigan; seamstress, crafter, devout Christian, aunt, and friend died peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2024 at her home, having attained the age of 88 years old.
She was born on August 11, 1935 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Robert Roy and Marjorie Josephine (Atha) Prillwitz, living on the family farm in Berrien Township until moving south...
Virginia Harrison
May 13, 2024
Virginia Ruth Harrison now lives in heaven with her Lord and God, Jesus Christ. Virginia died Monday, May 13, 2024 in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Virginia “Ginny” Wallace Harrison was born March 9, 1935, in Burton, Michigan of Charles Edgar Wallace and Agnes Seretta Wallace, nee Pratt. She attended Bentley Public School in Flint, Michigan, finishing her high school education at...
Dennis Parks
May 9, 2024
Dennis Richard Parks, 70, of Niles, MI passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024 after bravely battling an illness for the past few months. Dennis was born on October 3rd, 1953 to David and Mary (nee Hefty, later Mary Blood) Parks in Lansing, MI. He leaves behind a wide-reaching legacy of love for his family, friends, former players, teammates, and...
Richard Noble
May 6, 2024
Richard Earl Noble of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, township trustee, golfer, and dancer died peacefully at 6:43 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, having achieved the remarkable age of ninety-five years.
He was born on October 17, 1928 in Elkhart, Indiana to Earl A. and Ethel A. (Stutzman) Noble, moving as a child with...
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