All Obituaries

Darlene K. Rockwood, 78, passed away at her home with her family by her side. Darlene was born on December 21, 1943 in Lapeer, MI to the late Glenn Edward and Beatrice Jenny (Truax) Burwell. Darlene was married to David R Rockwood for 41 years until his passing in 2016. She is survived by her children, Michelle Fay Booth-Greensfelder of Palmer Alaska and Scott Edward (Kim SeKrencs) Booth of Niles, Michigan, Grandchildren; Tyler (Emily) Greensfelder, Brandon Greensfelder and Miriah (JR)...

Charles ‘Chuck’ Stewart Luke was born November 24, 1941 to Charles Ernest and Anita Claudine (Stewart) Luke. He was a lifelong resident of Niles. After graduating from Niles High School in 1959, he worked on the local railroad and later at Kawneer. Looking for a career change, he attended Western Michigan University. While at WMU he met Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Bresnahan. They married on December 21, 1968 in Grand Rapids. After graduation, he began his profession as an...

Robert Leroy Dunifin, Sr., age 93 years of Niles, Michigan, father grandfather, great- and great-great-grandfather, arborist, hunter, and outdoorsman died at 12:11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home, having fought all the way to the end against an extended illness that would keep him indoors.  His family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home. He was born on April 1, 1929 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Floyd and...

  Craig Allan Vogelsang, 59 of Niles, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Craig was born on December 28, 1962 in Niles to the late Charles and Sandra (Raven) Vogelsang. He is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sophie Grace and his brother, Charles Vogelsang. Surviving Craig are his 1st wife and companion, Billie Jean Nichols, his children; Heather (Christopher) Anthony of Ponchatoula, LA, Jake Presley of Plainfield, IN, step-children;...

John William Landgraf, M.D., age 70 of Niles, Michigan, husband, father, brother, physician, mentor, and friend died peacefully at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan on Sunday, June 19, 2022 following a battle against pancreatic cancer.  His family is grateful for the compassionate care and encouragement of Dr. Javed Malik and the staff of Beacon Cancer Center; and the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home. He was born on June 26, 1951 in Niles to Dr. Robert L...

Jamie Lynn Binns, age 28 years of Niles, Michigan, mother, daughter, and granddaughter,  died unexpectedly and altogether too young on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was born on January 24, 1994 in Niles to Michael D. and Cynthia D. (Sides) Binns, and attended Niles Community Schools.  She was a productive member of our community, assembling the items produced at several of our local manufacturing plants, and was a sales associate at the Niles Walmart Supercenter. Jamie had...

Garrell “Mike” Small, 68 of Niles, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Spectrum Lakeland in St. Joseph. Mike was born on January 17, 1954 in Dowagiac to the late Garrell and Shirley (Smith) Small, who have preceded him in death.  He was first married to Pat Lee, who preceded him in death in 1976; and by his sister, Patti Reist who died in 2015. On September 15, 1978 in South Gate, MI, Mike married the former Patricia Campbell who survives along with their children;...

Donald Edward Parsons, II, 54 passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Spectrum Lakeland Hospital. Services for Don are pending. Online condolences to his family may be made at www.halbritterwickens.com  

Greta Marie Topash Pollock, 64 of Cassopolis, loving wife, mother and grandmother (aka Mimi) and great grandmother (aka GG) passed away after a long battle with cancer. Greta was born on May 27, 1958 in Niles to the late Daniel and Kathleen Topash. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters; Linda Yazel, Gail White and Patricia Topash and her brother, Joseph ‘Joe Forty’ Topash. On October 1, 1983 Greta married her soul mate, Brent Pollock who survives. She is also...

Linda Ann Yazel March 2, 1949 – December 15, 2021   Linda Ann Yazel  (Red Bird) 72, loving Mother, Grandmother and proud member of Pokégnek Bodéwadmik, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Linda was born in South Bend, IN to the late Daniel and Kathleen Topash. Linda worked at the University of Michigan as an Accountant. She later worked at and retired from the University of Notre Dame Book Store. Proud of her heritage, Linda was a Master Bead...