Obituaries

Michael Reum

May 1, 2017

Michael John Reum, age 40 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 7:29 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles.

He was born on July 17, 1976 in Niles to Michael John and Mary Rose (Ochenryder) Reum. He attended Niles Community Schools, and was graduated from Brandywine High School. He was...

Robert Landeck

Apr 30, 2017

Robert Dale Landeck, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 10:42 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles. His family has generously donated through the Gift of Life – Michigan so that others will receive healing transplants.

He was born on April 10, 1945 in Niles to George Michael...

Ann Rudman

Apr 30, 2017

Ann K. Rudman,91 was born on January 23, 1926 in Escanaba, MI to the late Peter and Theodozya (Welch) Kiefas. Ann had lived in Niles most of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Rudman, and their son, Robert. She later married Stirling Blair, who also preceded her in death. Her siblings...

Mildred Eull

Apr 28, 2017



Mildred Fern Eull, age 88 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 1:31 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 with her children gathered around her bedside at West Woods of Niles. They are grateful for the compassionate care provided to their mother by their new friends on the staff at West Woods.

Fern was born on...

Kenneth Strope

Apr 28, 2017

Kenneth Wayne Strope, age 64 years of Niles, Michigan died at 1:39 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 with his wife at his bedside in Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.

He was born on August 28, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Willard Henry and Florence Marie (Pugesek) Strope. He was graduated from...

Robert Lepel

Apr 27, 2017

Robert (Bob) Lepel RPh, 77, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Wellbrooke of South Bend Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Niles, Michigan and graduated from Niles High School in the “Class of ‘57”. He earned his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy at Ferris State College, Big Rapids, Michigan in 1962....

Larry Mayberry

Apr 24, 2017

Jennie Casper

Apr 23, 2017

Jennie Italia Casper, age 98 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2017 with family gathered at her home in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on March 10, 1919 in Clinton, Indiana to Joseph and Mary (Civilotti) Forte. She attended South Bend, Indiana schools, and has...

Elizabeth Adams

Apr 23, 2017

Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Adams, age 59 years of Niles, Michigan died at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on January 4, 1958 in Niles to William Albert and Lois Jean (Stickley) McDonald. She was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived...

Richard Knauf, Jr

Apr 22, 2017

Richard Fred “Dick” Knauf, Jr., age 78 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 with his family gathered around at Morning View Assisted Living in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

He was born on October 17, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard Rudolph Walter and Elsie Martha...

Anna Fedore

Apr 22, 2017



Anna Irene Fedore, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 with her family gathered around at her house following an extended illness.

She was born on November 24, 1925 in Niles to Hugh Jay and Madeline Pearl (Bruce) Willard. She was graduated from Niles High School, and...

Joann Eckler

Apr 21, 2017

JoAnn Elaine Eckler of Niles passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 in her home.

JoAnn was born February 8, 1938 in Cassopolis to the late Howard and Gladys (Hoover) Blair. JoAnn was also preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Hocker, Sr.; her significant other for 25 years, Dan Brown; and a son, James Hocker,...

Christine Ajayi

Apr 20, 2017

Christine A. (Ralston) Ajayi, 50, passed away at 12:51am on Thursday, April 20, 2017 in her home.

Christine was born on November 23, 1966 in South Bend to Eugene M. Ralston and Delois A. (Riggs) Whetstone. Christine is preceded in death by her father, Eugene.

On May 5, 2007 Christine married Lanre D....

Shirley Mason

Apr 20, 2017

Biography

Shirley Marie Mason, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan died at 7:07 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on May 5, 1954 in Niles to John and Martha (Fox) Herrmann. She was graduated from Ross Beatty High School in Cassopolis, Michigan, continued...

Thomas Kennedy

Apr 19, 2017

Niles - Thomas E. Kennedy, 87, passed away at 11:50pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Lakeland Health of Niles.

Tom was born on June 23, 1929 in Cassopolis, MI to the late Earl and Kathleen (Condon) Kennedy. Tom was also preceded in death by a brother, Jim Kennedy.

Tom is survived by his wife,...

Joseph Szot, Jr

Apr 17, 2017



Joseph Szot, Jr. age 87 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died on Monday, April 17, 2017 in Merrillville, Indiana following a brief illness.

He served in the United States Air Force, and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was employed at National-Standard in Niles for 30 years, and then worked for the Cass County...

John Weimer

Apr 16, 2017

John David Weimer, age 81, of Niles, Michigan died at 2:15 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 following an extended illness. He passed away at his home with his daughters at his bedside.

He was born on January 28, 1936 in Niles to Willard Keith and Fern V. (Vanderbeck) Weimer. As a child, he moved with...

Joanne Exner

Apr 7, 2017

Joanne Marie Exner, age 61 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Friday, April 7, 2017 at her home.

She was born on November 7, 1955 in Niles to Gerald C. and Anne V. (Sarratore) Exner. She was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived in Niles all of her life. She was first employed at...

L. Taylor

Apr 4, 2017

Lucille Louise Taylor, age 96 years of Niles, Michigan died at 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Buchanan Meadows in Buchanan, Michigan following an extended illness. She was born on October 1, 1920 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Clyde and Maude (Williams) Moore. She was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived here most of her life. She...

Robert Leamon

Apr 3, 2017

Robert E. Leamon, age 91 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 3:15 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 with his family gathered at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on August 31, 1925 in Cromwell, Indiana, and attended the North Webster schools. He drafted into service in the United States Navy, stationed on...