Obituaries

Dec 6, 2016

Michael Eugene Dobrzykowski, age 62 years of South Bend, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016 at his home following an illness.

He was born on August 20, 1954 in South Bend to Eugene and Emalee (Krochmal) Dobrzykowski. He was graduated from South Bend Clay High School, and joined the United States Marine Corps...

Dec 1, 2016

Cecil Phillip Hodgson, age 86 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:57 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016 with his family gathered around at the home of his son in Niles following an illness.

He was born on November 29, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana to Cecil L. and Edna (Redding) Hodgson. He was...

Nov 29, 2016

Allen Hugh Batton, age 65 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully Tuesday morning, November 29, 2016 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on September 5, 1951 in Niles to Byphel Veston and Betty Glee (Crowell) Batton. He graduated from Niles High School where he played football and competed in track, and attended Southwestern...

Nov 28, 2016

Ruby Mae (Palmer) Hawkins, 98, passed away on November 28, 2016 in West Woods of Niles where she had been a resident for ten years. She loved her “home” and they loved her. Mrs. Hawkins was born on March 30, 1918 in Baker, MT to the late Herbert and Pearl (Jones) Palmer and resided in Mellette, SD her entire life...

Nov 28, 2016

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Everett Lee Young, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on April 19, 1924 in Niles to Arthur Claire and Gladys Marie (Coons) Young and lived...

Nov 23, 2016

Mark David Fritsche, age 56 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at his home of natural causes.

He was born on February 18, 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Carl B. and Patricia Ann (Fox) Fritsche II. He was graduated from Niles High School, and attended Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo). He was employed in motion picture production...

Nov 23, 2016

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Johanna F. Wisniewski, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in her home.

Johanna was born on February 13, 1931 in Oldenburg, Germany to the late Karl and Tilidia Bleckwehl. On April 23, 1983 in Chicago, IL, Johanna married Patrick E. Wisniewski and he preceeded her in death on September 8, 2000.

Nov 21, 2016

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Kevin Joseph Sykes, age 63 years of Niles, Michigan died at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on November 19, 1953 in Jackson, Michigan to Gerald Felix and Eileen (Thorrez) Sykes. He was graduated from Lumen Christi High School in Jackson,...

Nov 21, 2016

Landyn Lee VanLaecke, three month old son of Alexis Clark and Tyler VanLaecke of Niles, Michigan died at 2:16 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a lifelong battle with a congenital heart issue.

He was born on August 21, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles to Alexis Nichole Clark and Tyler...

Nov 20, 2016

David Wayne Sallee, age 50 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2016 with his family gathered around at his home following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on March 3, 1966 in Berrien Center, Michigan to Robert and Iris M. (Schroer) Sallee, Sr. He attended Brandywine schools and...

Nov 18, 2016

Ray Bennett Hand, 96 passed away at the home of his grandson Robert Hand on Friday, November 18, 2016.

Ray was born on December 2, 1919 to Lewis and Cora Hand, who preceded him in death. On May 10, 1940 he married Toisa who passed away on May21, 2010.

He is survived by his son...

Nov 15, 2016

Harold Paul Hochmuth, age 86 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly, but peacefully Monday morning at his home in Paw Paw, Michigan of natural causes.

He was born on October 10, 1930 in Niles to Richard Paul and Fairy Fern (Hicks) Hochmuth. He was graduated from Niles High School and went to work as...

Nov 15, 2016

Helena Anna Mueller, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 with family gathered around at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.

She was born on February 10, 1924 in Swietochlowice, Poland to Wilhelm and Anna (Czembor) Zogretski. She attended school in Poland, and in 1949, following...

Nov 10, 2016

Ralph William Hendershott, Sr. age 89 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016 with his family gathered around at his home in Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on June 26, 1927 in LaPorte, Indiana to Benjamin Peter and Elgie (Odykirk) Hendershott. He enlisted in the United States...

Nov 8, 2016

Betty Jane Stuglik, age 93 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 3:16 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 with her family gathered around at Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, Michigan following a brief illness.

She was born on February 28, 1923 in Niles to Horace Thurman and Flossie Cornelia (Davis) Freeze. She attended Niles Community Schools,...

Nov 8, 2016

Jacqueline Ann Smith, age 89 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 with family gathered around at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow in Niles following an extended illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and gentle care of the staff at Woodland Terrace, and the special care provided by Hospice at Home....

Nov 6, 2016

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Mary L. Paturalski, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in New Carlisle, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on March 28, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Elmer and Beryl (Dickey) Sossoman. She was graduated with the class of 1947 from South Bend...

Nov 6, 2016

Rebecca Virginia Fuller, age 59 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:46 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the University Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on December 3, 1956 in Saint Joseph, Michigan to Melvin J. and Jeanette (Bishop) Ehas, Sr. She was graduated from Brandywine High School, and...

Nov 4, 2016

Patricia L. Treesh, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan died at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following a brief illness.

She was born on January 6, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana to Raymond and Elsie (Sandberg) Bowman. She was graduated from Crown Point (Indiana) High School, and continued her...

Nov 4, 2016

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Adam Robert Stoops, age 16 years of Niles, Michigan died Friday, November 4, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 29, 2000 in Niles to Gregory and Jennifer (Welch) Stoops. He attended Niles High School where...