Obituaries

Jan 30, 2016

David L. Snodgrass, 66 of Niles, Michigan died on Saturday, January 30, 2016 unexpectedly, but of natural causes. He was born September 27, 1949 in LaPorte, Indiana to James R. Sr. and Shirley (Kanous) Snodgrass.

David graduated from Brandywine High School in 1969. He worked for Clark Equipment and the Kawneer Company in Niles for...

Jan 25, 2016

Jerry V. Limbert, 82, passed away Monday, January 25 from cardiac arrest at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend, IN. He is preceded in death by his beloved sister Joan Bonnell, brother Jack Limbert, and his parents Victor and Cordelia Limbert.

Jerry was born October 3, 1933 in Muncie, IN, the youngest of the family. He...

Jan 24, 2016

Anna Garamszegi, age 66 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:04 a.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following a brief illness.

She was born on April 21, 1949 in Budapest, Hungary to Ferenc and Anna (Rigo) Sofelvi, and was graduated from high school in Hungary. She came to the United States in...

Jan 23, 2016

Ivan Leroy “Lee” Allen, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan died on Saturday morning, January 23, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

He was born on September 6, 1940 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Theo Richmond and Ollie Ruth (Meyers) Allen. He was graduated from Benton Harbor High School, and completed...

Jan 23, 2016

Jack Dwayne Wright, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The Chalet of Niles, Michigan following a brief illness.

He was born on December 31, 1930 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Ralph Paul and Gola Mae (Hile) Wright. He was graduated from Berrien Springs High School...

Jan 19, 2016

Geraldine C. Echevarria, age 76 years of Niles, Michigan died at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Hospice House in South Bend, Indiana following an extended illness.

She was born on September 29, 1939 in Pollard, Arkansas to Otto G. and Edith E. (Harmon) Carter. She was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived...

Jan 19, 2016

Rev. Gerald R. Radabaugh, age 74 years of Niles, Michigan died at 10:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness.

He was born on August 27, 1941 in Oak Hill, Ohio to Emil Andrew and Alice Marie (Davis) Radabaugh. He was graduated from the Laker High School in Pigeon,...

Jan 18, 2016

Carole Ann Hedstrom, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died with peace and grace, and with her family gathered around at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at her home following an extended illness

She was born on June 25, 1942 in Niles to Frederick Norman and Pauline Louise (Eycleshymer) Wadel. She was graduated from Niles...

Jan 14, 2016

Martha Lucille Riland, age 97 years of Niles, Michigan died at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2016 in Niles following a brief illness.

She was born on December 31, 1918 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Lyle and Pearl (Ingleright) Pennell. She was graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1938 and was employed in several area...

Jan 13, 2016

Betty Arthola East, age 92 years of Niles, Michigan died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born November 11, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana to Albert and Dessie (Morris) Replogle.

Betty was a longtime member of Northway Church of Christ in South Bend and was part of the church...

Jan 13, 2016

Gregory Dean Crouch, age 70 years of Rochester Hills, Michigan died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan following an extended illness.

He was born on September 3, 1945 in Niles, Michigan to Dillard and DeLoris (Behm) Crouch. He was graduated from Niles High School, and earned a Bachelors Degree in Education from...

Jan 9, 2016



Harold John Leach, age 90 years, formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 7:25 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Thompson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky following a brief illness.

He was born on August 19, 1925 in Niles to Adrian F. and Hazel (Pierce) Leach. He was graduated from Niles High School and enlisted...

Jan 9, 2016



Mary Ann Hamrick, age 73 years of Niles, Michigan died surrounded by friends, caregivers, and her husband on Saturday morning, January 9, 2016 at her home following a two year battle with a rare form of ovarian cancer. She was grateful to God for giving her a partner, her husband, Robert just weeks before her diagnosis, to help...

Jan 8, 2016



Edwin Tyler “Ted” Comeau, age 93 of Niles, Michigan died Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. He was born December 18, 1922 in Sutton, Quebec, Canada to Toussaint and Jane (Hudson) Comeau.

Ted was a World War II Veteran, having served in the United States Army. Ted was a wild animal...

Jan 8, 2016

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June 6, 2015 - January 8, 2016



Rowan Matthew Bridges, 7 month old son of Kaley Williams and Richard Bridges died Friday morning, January 8, 2016 at his home in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

He was born on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend,...

Jan 3, 2016

Margaret Luella Renbarger, age 96 years, formerly of Bluff Street in Niles, Michigan died with her family at her side at 1:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Cass County Medical Care Facility following a brief illness.

She was born on October 2, 1919 in Galien, Michigan to Ward and Golda (Potter) Doughten. She graduated from...

Dec 25, 2015

 Virgil E. Guth, age 90 years, formerly of South Bend, Indiana died at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015 at Brookdale Long Cove Pointe Assisted Living in Mason, Ohio.

He was born on July 19, 1925 on a farm near Gridley, Illinois to Arthur and Erma (Yordy) Guth. He graduated from Flanagan High School and a...

Dec 22, 2015

Joan C. Alexander-Shearier, age 68 years, formerly of Benton Harbor, Michigan died at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Buchanan Meadows Assisted Living in Buchanan, Michigan following an extended illness.

She was born on February 22, 1947 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Carl John and Ruth M. (Kargi) Larson. She was graduated from Prentice (Wisconsin) High...

Dec 17, 2015

Biography

Vivian Mozell Inman, age 87 years of Niles, Michigan died on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Cass County Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis. She was born February 28, 1928 in Bradford, Arkansas to Lee and Erna (Rice) Black. Vivian was a loving wife and mother and a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed sewing clothing; especially making housecoats for her...

Dec 17, 2015

Lillian Agnes Campbell, age 91 years of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly a lifetime Niles resident, died on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Friendship Village Senior Living Community in Kalamazoo following an extended illness. She was born April 20, 1924 in Niles to Clarence B. and Dorothy M. (Cormany) Webber.

Lillian was a lifetime member of Wesley...