Obituaries

Sgt. Army

Jan 3, 2017

Sgt. Jason E. Holmes, age 36 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home in Columbia, South Carolina.

He was born on February 26, 1980 in Niles to Brenda (Crocker) Holmes and Brian Holmes, Sr. After high school, he pursued a military career, which has been remarkable. He completed three...

Anthony Varga

Jan 3, 2017

Anthony M. Varga

April 15, 2003 – January 3, 2017

Niles – Anthony M. Varga, 13, grew his angel’s wings on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Hanson Hospice Center in Stephensville, MI.

Anthony was born on April 15, 2003 in Petosky, MI to his mother, Kristztina Varga. She survives and lives in her...

Lois Peabody

Jan 2, 2017

Lois Jean Rooks Peabody, age 91 years, of Niles, Michigan died Monday, January 2, 2017 at West Woods of Niles of a brief illness. Lois was born March 8, 1925 in Holland, Michigan to Albert and Maude (Miller) Rooks. Her family moved to Niles when she was 5 years of age. She attended Niles Schools, and was the Salutatorian of...

Sarah French

Jan 1, 2017

Sarah Annette French, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home following an illness.

She was born on October 14, 1937 in Centerville, Tennessee to William and Elizabeth (Riley) Binkley. After graduation from high school, she joined the All American Red Heads women’s professional exhibition basketball...

Cora Connolly

Jan 1, 2017

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December 5, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Cora Angela-Rose Connolly

December 5, 2016 – January 1, 2017

Cora Angela-Rose Connolly, the precious baby girl of Tristan Connolly and Justine Walsh, was born on December 5, 2016 at 9:23 pm. at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand...

Tony Grimes, Jr

Dec 30, 2016

Tony Martin Grimes, Jr.

April 2, 1975- December 30, 2016

Lansing – Tony Martin Grimes, Jr. 41, died Friday, December 30, 2016 in Sparrow Hospital.

Tony was born on April 2, 1975 in Niles, MI. Tony is survived by his mother, Sheryl L. Russell of Lansing; father, Tony Martin Grimes, Sr.,...

Shirley Harris

Dec 29, 2016

Shirley Ann Mae Harris, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Thursday morning, December 29, 2016 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born on March 21, 1937 in Niles to Ora and Goldie May (Brown) Colcord. She attended Niles Community Schools as a member of the first class to graduate from the new...

Terrie Karn

Dec 28, 2016

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Terrie Lynn Renea Karn, 51, of Niles departed this world to join her Heavenly Father and parents in Paradise on December, 28th suddenly, after a short illness. Terrie was born in Houston, Texas on May 4th, 1965 to Floyd and Elaine Ramsey, but relocated to Berrien County as a...

Maxine Haller

Dec 28, 2016

Maxine Joy Haller

July 4, 1934 – December 28, 2016

Granger – Maxine Joy Haller, 82, passed away at 8:05pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Brookdale Senior Living.

Maxine was born on July 4, 1934, in Goodells, MI, to the late Carl F. and Hazel J. (Kitchen) Scheffler. On August...

Laurel Sutherland

Dec 26, 2016

Laurel Ashley Sutherland, age 41 years and her sister, Bree Anne Sutherland, age 37 years, both formerly of Niles, Michigan died together of injuries from a motor vehicle accident at 4:10 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the intersection of Warren Woods Road and Cleveland Avenue in Weesaw Township, Michigan.

They were born to Michael G....

Sally Clements

Dec 26, 2016

Sally Ann Clements, age 56 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016 with family around at her home at the end of a long battle against cancer.

She was born on January 9, 1960 at home in Niles to Donald J. and Elvira Mae (Cutler) Riley, Sr. She attended Brandywine...

George Neidlinger

Dec 25, 2016

George L. Neidlinger, 53 of Niles passed away at home on Sunday, December 25. George was born in St. Paul, MN to Edward and Julia (Anthony) Neidlinger. He is preceded by his mother Julia, nephew Michael Soyk, and niece Nicole Quint. George is survived by his father Edward of Higden, AR, his daughter Caitlynn Dale Murdock of Dowagiac, MI; step...

David Werner

Dec 24, 2016

David E. Werner, 58, of Niles passed away on December 24, 2016 at the Hospice House in Elkhart, IN.

David was born in Niles, on January 7, 1958 to the late William P and Helen (Snyder) Werner. He is survived by his two children William Werner of York, PA. and Manda Werner of South Bend, IN; his...

Judith Correa

Dec 22, 2016

Judith Ann Correa

November 7, 1953 – December 22, 2016

Niles – Judith Ann Correa, 63, passed away at 1:58am on Wednesday, December 22, 2016 in West Woods of Niles.

Judith was born on November 7, 1953, in Niles to the late Jose and Edna (Vetter) Correa. Judith was also preceded...

Jack Davis

Dec 21, 2016

Jack W. Davis

March 31, 1930 – December 21, 2016

Niles – Jack W. Davis, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Riveridge Manor.

Jack was born on March 31, 1930 in Niles, MI to the late James M. and Goldie Fern Davis. On September 18, 1954 in Angola, Indiana, Jack...

Gabriele Bergenham

Dec 17, 2016

 Gabriele Wilhelmine (Kraft) Bergenham, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 with family at her bedside at Lakeland Hospital – Niles.

She was born on February 5, 1936 in Frankenau, Hessen, Germany to Adolf Georg Ludwig and Erika Hildegard (Schafer) Kraft. She completed schooling in Germany, and came to...

Jerry Flint

Dec 17, 2016

Jerry Edward Flint, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died at 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 surrounded by family in his living room at home following an extended illness.

He was born on August 31, 1943 at home in Niles to Walter C. and Velma (Harris) Flint. He was graduated from Niles High School where...

Richard Hostetler

Dec 14, 2016

Richard Lee “Dick” Hostetler, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his home.

He was born on March 2, 1950 in North Liberty, Indiana to Lionel and Fern Elizabeth (Talbot) Hostetler. He attended North Liberty schools, and has lived in Southwest Michigan since 1995. He was formerly...

Kenneth Grubbs

Dec 11, 2016

Kenneth Grubbs, age 80 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

He was born on April 7, 1936 in South Bend to Kenneth and Irene M. (Barts) Grubbs. He was graduated from Niles...

Frank Scafaria, Sr

Dec 10, 2016

Frank A. Scafaria, Sr.

October 7, 1923 - December 10, 2016

Watervliet, MI - Frank A. Scafaria, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in his daughter’s home in Watervliet, MI.

Frank was born on October 7, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Gaetano and Elizabeth Scafaria. He was the second of five...