Obituaries

Paula Watson

Feb 17, 2017

Paula Sue Watson passed away on February 17, 2017 in West Woods of Niles. Paula was born on August 18, 1942 in Alma, Nebraska to Pauline (Huff) and Forest Watson who preceded her in death. She is survived by son, Robert (Catherine) Hernandez, of Cypress, California; daughter, Zara Watson of Belgium; granddaughter, Isabel Hernandez; brothers, Tannis Watson of Niles,...

Robert Benka

Feb 14, 2017

Robert Eugene Benka, age 75 years, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Wilds River Rest in Buchanan, Michigan. Arrangements are pending.

Robert Kuhl

Feb 13, 2017

South Bend - Robert W. Kuhl, 83, passed away at 2:35am on Monday, February 13, 2017 in Memorial Hospital.

Robert was born on December 24, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to the late, Arthur R. and Carrie Evelyn (Eppich) Kuhl. On September 22, 1962 in Galien, MI Robert married Joyce “Peg” (Anderson) who preceded him in death.

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Ella Mclean

Feb 9, 2017

Ella McLean, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017, surrounded by her family.

Ella was born to Vergie Miller on October 19, 1942 in Hopewell Virginia. Ella was raised by her Aunt Elsie McCann in Petersburg, Virginia.

On December 6, 1958, Ella married the love of her life, Donald McLean in Petersburg. They celebrated...

Lyle Good

Feb 8, 2017

Lyle (Buck) Good, age 85, of Niles, passed away after battling a long illness.

He was born in Knox, IN, to Iden & Dorothy Good from Buchanan, MI. After being discharged from his Military service, he resided in Buchanan & retired from Bendix in South Bend, IN.

He is survived by his children, Robert (Karol)...

Miriam Jackson

Feb 3, 2017

Niles, Miriam Naomi Jackson,82 of Niles, died Friday, February 3, 2017 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Miriam was born on November 25, 1934 in Michigan City, IN to Glenn and Pauline(Schultz) Gring. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Rev Glenn M. Gring Jr. Miriam is survived by her husband of 46 years,...

Flora Riddle

Feb 3, 2017

Send Flowers Flora Marie Riddle March 26, 1928 - February 3, 2017

Flora Marie Riddle, 88 of Niles, died Friday February 3, 2017 in Buchanan, at Buchanan Meadows. Flora was born at home on March 26, 1928 in Niles. She was a lifelong resident of Niles who lived her life in the house in which she was born....

Michael Bashara

Feb 2, 2017

“Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, In this world, Elwood, you must be - she always called me Elwood - In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." -- Elwood P Dowd in Harvey. Michael...

Ralph Eagley

Feb 2, 2017

Ralph Edward Eagley, age 68 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, February 2, 2017 at his home.

He was born on March 6, 1948 in Niles to Cleland “Bud” and Mary L. (Heck) Eagley. He was graduated from Niles High School and served in the United States Army for two periods totaling twelve years including...

Gary Vinnedge

Jan 31, 2017

Gary L. Vinnedge, 59, died at 3:55am on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in the Hospice House after being very sick for many years.

Gary was born on August 29, 1957, in Niles, MI to the late Kyle F. and Violet M. (Pirnie) Vinnedge. Gary was also preceded in death by his brother, Dean.

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Dorothy Moore

Jan 30, 2017

Dorothy Eleanor Moore, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017 with family gathered around her bed at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on August 18, 1931 in Niles, Michigan to Curtis R. and Mable G. (Ross) Johnson. She attended Niles schools, and...

Jacquelyn Stark

Jan 26, 2017

 Jacquelyn L. (Muff) Stark, age 55 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Thursday morning, January 26, 2017 with family gathered around at her home following an illness. Arrangements are pending at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home in Niles.

Donald Pears

Jan 24, 2017

Donald H. Pears, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 11:28 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 with family gathered around at his home following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate attention offered by many including caregivers Tina, Valena, Sarah, Marquita, and Vanessa.

He was born on...

Virginia Fedeli

Jan 19, 2017

Niles, Virginia L. “Ginger” (Colvin) Fedeli, 81, died at 11:25pm on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Lakeland Hospital, Niles.

Virginia was born on July 12, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the late George E. and Anne (Radtke) Colvin, Sr. On March 31, 1956 Virginia married the late Finis Harold Dodson. On June 9, 1962...

Kay Mattiford

Jan 14, 2017

Kay D. Mattiford, 83, passed away at 4:45pm on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Riveridge Rehab and Health Center. Kay was born on November 23, 1933, in Buchanan to the late James and Lillias (Armstrong) Peacock. On July 11, 1964 in Buchanan, Kay married Frank W. Mattiford and he passed away on December 27, 2001. She was also preceded in...

Christy Cox

Jan 13, 2017

Christy Ann Cox, age 53 years, of Buchanan, Michigan died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at Noon on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Mount Zion Cathedral of Praise COGIC in Buchanan. The Funeral Service for Christy will begin at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens...

Michael Meyer

Jan 11, 2017

Niles – Michael “Mike” John Meyer, 41, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday January 11, 2017 in his home.

Mike was born on April 13, 1975 in Niles, to John and Diane (Holloway) Meyer. On August 27, 2005 Mike married Angie (Peck) Meyer. She survives and lives in Niles with their children Aubrey Pearl and...

Reinholt Metzger

Jan 9, 2017

Reinholt “Blackie” Metzger, age 93 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died Monday evening, January 9, 2017 at Elkhart (Indiana) General Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on October 23, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Alex and Amelia Metzger. The Metzger family moved to a mint farm near New Carlisle, Indiana where he was...

Gertrude Spence

Jan 9, 2017

Gertrude Elizabeth Spence was released from the bonds of earth, old age, and illness and has gone to be with friends, family, and beloved pets. She died Monday, January 9, 2017.

Gertrude was born in Three Oaks to George L. and Gertrude Paff Glover, but lived most of her life in Niles. She showed considerable talent in...

Gertrude Rosselit

Jan 8, 2017

Biography

Gertrude T. Rosselit, age 90 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 6:06 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on October 9, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to Albert and Louise (Stehlik) Zeisz. She was graduated from South Bend John Adams...