All Obituaries

Christine Mary Hagey, age 71 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 2:08 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with family gathered around in the Emergency Department of Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital – Niles. She was born on September 24, 1947 at that same hospital – then Pawating Hospital – in Niles to Emil Joseph and Helen (Brothers) Minarik.  She was graduated from Brandywine High School, and has lived in the Bertrand community all of her life.  She...

Patricia Ann PeGan, 64 of South Bend, passed away at home with her family by her side. Pat was born on February 15, 1955 in Plymouth, IN to the late Clarence and Julia (Yeich) Everly. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Boyd Enger. Pat is survived by her husband James PeGan of South Bend and their daughter Carrie Ann Moyer.  She is also survived by her brothers and sisters; Max (Pat) Watson of Bonita Springs, FL, Dwain (Margie) Everly of Plymouth, IN, Carol...

Nila L. Overmyer, 74, of Edwardsburg passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Elkhart General Hospital. Nila was born on July 27, 1945 in Dowagiac, MI to the late Fred and Mildred (Shaffer) Voit. On June 6,1964 she married Robert E. Overmyer who survives. For 55 years, the two forged an unbreakable bond and provided an impeccable example of love, strength, and commitment to all who knew them. She is preceded in death by her sister Shirley Loikets and her brother Fred (Sonny)...

David Stanley Jackson, 86, of Niles passed away at his home on Friday, September 6, 2019 with his family by his side. David was born on February 4, 1933 in Niles to the late David S. and Florence (Mathews) Jackson. David was married for 46 years to Miriam who passed away on February 3, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Miriam, his sister Mary Hamrick and his brother Frank Jackson. David is survived by his companion, Joan Vanlue of Niles. His children; Dava (Richard)...

Kevin Jonn Lusk, age 44 years of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly at 3:22 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was born on November 20, 1974 in Niles, Michigan to Harry and Teresa (Wesel) Lusk.  He was graduated from Mishawaka High School, and completed trade schools to earn his journeyman’s card in carpentry.  He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union Local 413 in South Bend, Indiana and was employed by...

Norma J. Switalski June 19, 1941 – August 30, 2019 South Bend - Norma Switalski, 78, passed away at 2:20pm on Friday, August 30, 2019 in her home at Trinity Towers. Norma battled many illnesses, always with a positive attitude, until God called her home. In Norma’s true independent fashion, she wrote her own obituary this past spring and no changes were made. Norma was born June 19, 1941, in South Bend. She was the only child to the late Timer and Laura (Korlowicz) Sokol. On...

Mary Ann Marker June 30, 1935 – August 29, 2019 Niles – Mary Ann Marker, 84 passed away at 5:40am on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Riveridge Manor. Mary would have liked everyone to know that that staff at Riveridge was wonderful to her, especially Moses who is a nurse there. Mary was born on June 30, 1935, in South Bend, to the late M. Charles and Loretta (Metras) Marker. Mary was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Marker. Mary was a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic...

Mabel Myrtle Panarites, formerly of Niles, Michigan having successfully attained the remarkable age of 100 years, died peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018 in Peoria, Arizona following a brief illness. She was born on September 20, 1917 in Michigan City, Indiana to Bessie (née Wuersch), a homemaker and Arnold Pawloski.  Moving as a small and only child to Niles, her father worked as an engineer on the Michigan Central Railroad (and its successor, the New York Central) driving...

Elaine Marie Thompson December 23, 1936 – August 27, 2019 Niles – Elaine Marie Thompson, 82 passed away at 10:50pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Elaine was born on December 23, 1936, in South Haven, MI, to the late Arthur Franklin and Myrtle Ann (Corrie) Smith. Elaine was also preceded in death by a stillborn son, Robert Arthur Thompson; and brother, James Smith. On March 30, 1957, at the Congregational Church in South Haven, MI,...

Reverend David C. Otto, 69 of Niles, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Father David was born on March 1, 1950 in St. Paul Minnesota to the late Florian and Frances (Fruth) Otto. Father David is survived by his brothers and sisters; Therese (Matthew) Sarec of Dacula, GA, Mark (Jennifer) Otto of Lansing, MI, Stephen (Mary) Otto of Rochelle, IL, Francis (Stella) Otto of Empire, MI, Fred (Michelle) Otto of St. Paul, MN., Nona (Lee) Blauvelt of Landale, PA., Martha (Bill)...