All Obituaries

Charles Parks June 27, 1936 – July 12, 2019 Niles – Charles Parks, 83, passed away at 1:50am on Friday, July 12, 2019 in Center for Hospice in South Bend. Charles was born June 27, 1936 in South Bend to Charles Parks and Irene (Ostrander) Parks-Lord. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Willedean Arata, Nancy Green and Phyllis Parks. On July 10, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV, Charles married Barbara A. (Stephens). She survives along with son, Charles Thomas...

Martha Jane Knapp Deming, 87 of Niles, Michigan, died at 5:15p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born January 28, 1932 in Schoolcraft, Michigan to Willis and Rose Ganiel (Motter) Knapp.  She was a lifelong resident of Niles, Michigan. Martha was a former employee of Niles Credit Bureau Health Care, Inc. of Berrien Springs and the Woodwind of South Bend, IN.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Dowagiac; a graduate of Dowagiac Union High School Class of 1949;...

Brenda K. Tedder,72 of Niles, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Brenda was born on June 30, 1947 in South Bend, IN to the late Alonzo and Mabel (Arnett) Mann. On November 15, 1969 Brenda married Thomas J. Tedder who sadly passed away last year.  Brenda is also preceded in death by her parents, daughter; Lonna Denise Jansen, twin sister Glenda Holcomb, her nephew; Lou Holcomb, niece; Larane Holcomb. She is survived by her children; Lonna...

Glory L. Einhorn, 80 of Niles, passed away in Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Saturday, July 6, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Lee and Catherine (Bieszczat) Maager. Glory is preceded in death by her parents and three sons, Paul, Michael and Stephen. On April 11, 1959 in Bloomington, IL she married John G. Einhorn who survives. She is also survived by her Children, John D. (Roxanne) Einhorn of Plymouth, IN, Catherine L. (Stephen) Wright of Niles and...

Wendy Ann Meyer, age 59 years, formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan finished her race at 8:47 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home in Niles, Michigan having fought the fight against cancer, and having kept the faith. Her family is grateful to the staffs of Lakeland Cancer Specialists and Caring Circle Hospice at Home for their compassionate and skillful care. In the past few weeks, Wendy received comfort, support, and prayers during visits from the ministers and members of Summit Church,...

Robert Yaw March 7, 1932 – July 4, 2019 Robert (Bob) Edmund Yaw (87) of Niles died peacefully on July 4th, 2019 at Center for Hospice in Roseland, Indiana after a brief illness. He was born to Frank and Mabel Yaw in Lydick, Indiana and lived in Niles his whole life. Robert served in the US Navy for 2 years when an injury ended his Navy career. He made a career as a salesman in the food industry for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Yaw and son Thomas...

Mark L. Montgomery, age 62 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness. He was born on December 15, 1956 in Niles to Clifford and Margaret (Mead) Montgomery.  He lived in Coldwater, Michigan for twenty years before returning to Niles, and was a student of the Blossomland Learning Center. Mark always enjoyed music, seemed to most appreciate the classical and inspirational styles, but patiently...

Darla Mae Basore, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 8:08 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on June 11, 1935 in New Springfield, Ohio to the Rev. Lester and Erba V. (Alexander) Schrock. She was graduated from Shelbyville High School, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Organ Performance and Religious Education. She came to Niles in 1972 with her husband, and they opened the “Good News Shop” Christian...

Lisa Michelle Grant, age 57 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 10:20 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan following an extended illness. She was born on October 31, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana to Howard A. and Barbara J. (Craw) Grant.  She was graduated from Niles High School with the class of 1980, and has lived in Niles all of her life.  She was employed at the Niles Pizza Hut for fifteen years, and the management...

Emily Rose Foster, age 90, of Niles, Michigan, died peacefully June 27, 2019, with family gathered at her home, following a brief illness. She was born February 3, 1929, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to William W. and Leone L. (Dahnke) Teichman.  She graduated from Dowagiac High School and then earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Michigan State University.  She was employed for more than twenty-five years in the Niles Community Schools, beginning in the Home...