All Obituaries

Carl Travis Burton, age 85 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. His family is grateful for the compassionate and professional care provided by the first responders at SMCAS, Michigan State Police, Berrien County Sheriff, and the Sheriff’s Volunteer Services Advocates. He was born on September 19, 1932 in Eddyville, Kentucky to...

Asa Alvin Johnson, Jr., age 52 years of Niles, Michigan died at 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Lakeland Hospital – Niles following an illness. He was born on April 15, 1965 in Niles to Asa A. and Emma Jean (Neidlinger), Sr., and...

Ashley Anne Roblero February 21, 1988 – April 9, 2018 South Bend – Ashley Anne (McMillan) Roblero, 30, passed away at 10pm on Monday, April 9, 2018, in her home. On February 21, 1988, in Kalamazoo, MI, Ashley was born. On March 22, 2013, in South Bend, Ashley married Lusman Roblero. Ashley is survived by her husband, Lusman; mother and step-father, Carrie and Matt Burns; father and step-mother, Carl and Irina McMillan;...

Niles – Steven E. Barnes, 72, passed away at 1am on Monday, April 9, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his family. Steve was born on September 15, 1945 in South Bend, to the late Edwin and Geraldine (Chase) Barnes. On April 7, 2001, Steve married Kathy (Dumond) she survives along with his children, Jason (Amy) Barnes, and Michael (Stephanie) Barnes; grandchildren, Alexandra Barnes, Quinn Barnes, Alex...

 Anna Theresa (Lucchesi) Denisi passed away peacefully at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at West Woods of Niles Nursing Home, after sharing 92 wonderful and memorable years with family and friends.  Her family is grateful for the care and compassion offered...

Niles – Shirley L. (Salisbury) Skinner, 82, passed away at 10:29pm on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born July 18, 1935 in Buchanan to the late, Harold and Marie Salisbury. Shirley was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Salisbury; and sisters, Irene Bell and Audrey Salisbury. On June 18, 1955 in Niles, Shirley married Richard L. Skinner. He...

James A. Foghino March 5, 1937 – April 6, 2018 Niles – James A, Foghino, 81 passed away at 5:36am on Friday, April 6, 2018 in Buchannan Meadows. Jim was born on March 5, 1937 in Three Rivers, MI to the late Charles W. and Florence Thelma (Howard) Foghino. James was also preceded in death by his twin brother, John Foghino. Jim is survived by his wife, Eileen M (Rumsey); children, Charles (Jackie)Foghino, Sherry (Kyle)...

SFC Milton J. Stone, U. S. Army, Ret’d, age 81 years of Buchanan, Michigan died unexpectedly at 4:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 26, 1936 in Alabama, and was a son of Milton J. and Marissa Stone. He was graduated from Monterey (California) High School, and later joined the United States Army in which he served for over twenty-two years. More than half of his service was at foreign stations, and he...

Margaret Ann Butler, exactly 90 years old, died peacefully at her home in Niles, Michigan on her birthday, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Her death was unexpected, but of natural causes. She was born on April 4, 1928 in Bremen, Indiana to Milo C. and Ada Clair (McCraner) Rogers. She attended the former Sumnerville (Michigan) Elementary School, and was graduated from Dowagiac (Michigan) Union High...

Mary Margaret Bryant, age 84 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 2:58 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 with family gathered around at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on December 31, 1933 in Lake City, Arkansas to Irvin R. and Nina T. (Walker) Meachum. She was graduated from Riverside High School in Lake City where she had earned a place on the cheerleading team. She later resigned from the team, out of respect for her...