Linda Janice DeBroka
Oct 25, 2023
Linda Janice DeBroka, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, and sister died Wednesday afternoon, October 25, 2023 with her family gathered around at Center for Hospice in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.
She was born on March 8, 1944 in Tinsman, Arkansas to Lawrence G. and Gladys A. (Payne) Bryant, and moved as a young...
Sandra Lynn Banacka
Oct 25, 2023
Sandra Lynn Banacka, age 72 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, gardener, cook, and active church lady died Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023 with her family at her bedside at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana following an extended illness.
She was born on January 30, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana to Robert W. and...
Sirimas Sirisuth Snyder
Oct 25, 2023
Sirimas Sirisuth Snyder, age 75 years of Niles, Michigan; wife, mother, grandmother, physician, devout Buddhist, and competitive tennis player died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023 at her home following a brief illness.
She was born on July 24, 1948 in Bangkok, Thailand to a family with lineage back three generations to a King of Siam. Her family also...
Evelyn Mae McNinch
Oct 8, 2023
Evelyn Mae “Peaches” McNinch, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, sister, animal lover, card player, and dancer died peacefully at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Niles following a brief illness. Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Riveridge and Gentiva...
Major Leon Ray Bertschy II, U.S.M.C., Retired
Oct 6, 2023
Maj. Leon R. Bertschy II, USMC, Ret’d, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, son, brother, bird hunter, gardener, always a proud Marine “Oorah!”, and friend died peacefully at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following a 2 week battle against an aggressive cancer.
He was born on January...
Joe Levi Ferguson
Oct 3, 2023
Joe Levi Ferguson, age 95 years of Niles, Michigan; father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, neighbor, golfer, Freemason, animal lover, and friend died peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home while taking a nap in his recliner, having represented the Shriners in the parade on Saturday, and played a round of golf on Monday. His family and friends are...
Barbara Jane Wood Cook
Oct 2, 2023
Barbara Jane Wood Cook, age 85 of Sumnerville, Michigan; sister, friend; educator, community leader, historian, and lifelong equestrian died peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 with a friend at her side at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Saint Joseph following a brief illness.
She was born on July 1, 1938 in Niles, Michigan to Jerome W. and Priscilla J. (Barbary)...
Mike Judy
Sep 21, 2023
Michael Richard Judy, age 66 of Mattawan, Michigan; husband, father, son, machine repairman, Harley rider, and classic car owner died peacefully at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following a brief illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the hospice staff.
He was born...
Bob Rodenbarger
Sep 17, 2023
Robert D. Rodenbarger, age 79 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan, handyman, traveler, outdoorsman, and honorable Veteran died unexpectedly, but of natural causes Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at his home. His family is grateful for the resuscitation efforts of the first responders, and for their kindness.
He was born on August 25, 1944 in Frankfort, Indiana to Robert D. and...
Orla Leroy Holcomb, Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Orla Leroy (Lee) Holcomb, Jr. (93) passed away peacefully at his home Saturday Evening, September 16th of 2023 surrounded by family. Orla was born at home in Toledo, Ohio on September 20, 1929, to his parents Orla Leroy Holcomb, Sr. and Evelyn Mae (Garey) Holcomb. He had one brother, James Edward Holcomb, who passed away in June of 2016. ...
Anthony Gilbert
Sep 15, 2023
Anthony F. Gilbert (“Tony,” or “Dad”), age 71 years of Niles, Michigan, died at 12:15am on Friday September 15, 2023, following a fierce and determined battle with cancer. Tony was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, and brother; accomplished electrician, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman; and follower of Christ.
He was born on February 10, 1952 to Donald A. and Anne H....
Sally Ginter
Sep 15, 2023
Sally Louise Ginter, age 87 years formerly of Niles, Michigan died at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023 with her family gathered around at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana following a brief illness.
She was born on October 14, 1935 in New Haven, Connecticut to Edward C. and Isabel (Dicks) Roberts. After graduating from high school in...
Tamara Dorene Miller
Sep 5, 2023
Tamara Dorene Roberts, 60, life long resident of Niles, passed away on September 5, 2023 at home.
Tammy was born on September 29, 1962 to Thomas Roberts and Torene Miller.
She is survived by her mother, Torene of Niles and her children, Thomas Fain of Atlanta, GA and Tasha Faini of Elkhart, IN. Tammy is also survived by her...
Diana Gale Lutz
Aug 29, 2023
Diana Gale Lutz, age 79 years of Edwardsburg, Michigan, mother, grandmother, aunt, life-long Christian, artist, and John Wayne fan died peacefully at 6:56 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 with her caregiver at her bedside in Corewell Health Niles Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born on January 1, 1944 in Columbia, South Carolina to Dale E. and M....
Tom Cavanaugh
Aug 23, 2023
Thomas Joseph Cavanaugh, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, computer programmer, traveler, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan, died peacefully at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home with his wife at his side, following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring...
Herb McGraw
Aug 13, 2023
Herbert Lee, McGraw, Sr. age 75 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, father, grandfather, brother, union sheetrock finisher, devout Christian, and fun-loving prankster died peacefully at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023 with his family gathered around at his home following an extended illness. His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of...
Robert 'Bob' Donald Burton
Aug 11, 2023
Robert ‘Bob’ Burton, 96 of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 with his family by his side.
Bob was born on May 6, 1927 in Niles to the late Mead and Helen Burton.
On August 4, 1957 Bob married the former Barbara Davis. Sadly, Barbara passed away on February 27, 2021. He is also preceded in death...
Delores Marie Yoder
Aug 10, 2023
Delores Marie Yoder, 88 of Niles, passed away at her home with her children by her side.
Delores was born on November 9, 1934 in Buchanan to the late Melvin and Henrietta Miller.
On November 15, 1952 in Buchanan she married George Clifford Yoder who passed away in 2003.
Delores is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of...
Tracy G Keck, Jr.
Aug 6, 2023
Tracy G. Keck, Jr. 56 of Niles passed away in his home on August 6, 2023.
Tracy was born in Norfolk, VA to Tracy and Janet (Storey) Keck, Sr.
He is preceded in death by his father, Tracy G. Keck, Sr.
Tracy is survived by his mother, Janet Keck of Niles, his son, Tracy (Brittany) Keck, III of Bridgeman, MI,...
Allen Richard Blackall
Aug 2, 2023
Allen Richard Blackall, age 74 years formerly of Niles, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana following an extended illness.
He was born on November 20, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to June (Sorensen) and Matthew Blackall. The family moved to southwest Michigan in 1956 and Allen graduated from Niles Senior High School in 1966....
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