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01/12/2026

Terrace D. Dinehart-Zimmerman, affectionately known as Terri, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in St. Joseph, Michigan, due to natural causes. Born on July 13, 1946, in Jasper, Indiana, Terri was the vibrant daughter of the late James and Marydean (Kraft) Warthen. Her life was a tapestry o...

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01/09/2026

Ronald Leroy Espick, 87, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2025, in Niles, Michigan.

Ronald was born on November 19, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Donald Leroy Espick and Dancy Elizabeth (Ruklic) Espick.

Along with his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his loving wif...

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01/09/2026

June Emma Culp, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Niles, Michigan.

June was born on October 24, 1941 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to the late Gordon Warner and Maybelle (Scharmen) Warner.

June was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Culp; daughter, Gail (Steve) Stu...

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01/09/2026

June I. Bozarth, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 7, 2026, in her hometown of Battle Creek, Michigan. Born on June 10, 1942, to the late Roy and Helen (Smith) West, June's life was a testament to the power of kindness and dedication to family...

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01/09/2026

Christine (Hosler) Converse, a spirited soul celebrated for her free-spirited nature and zest for life, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 67 in her hometown of Niles, Michigan. Her journey on this earth began on January 5, 1958 in Niles, where she was born to the late Russell ...

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01/05/2026

Arvilla Louise Carpenter, a cherished soul and matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age of 91 in her hometown of Niles, Michigan. Born on May 25, 1934, to the late Ralph and Carmen (Chapman) Courser, Arvilla's life was one of love, adventure, and devotion to her...

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01/04/2026

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01/03/2026

Claire Ann (Ham) Wiggins of Niles, Michigan - beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to many - was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 1, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

She will be lovingly remembered by her hu...

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01/03/2026

Wm. “Tim” Skalla passed peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by family, following a courageous and clear-eyed journey with cancer. He was 73.

Born and raised in Niles, Michigan, Tim was shaped early by the example of his father, a man he regarded as the standard by which all men shoul...

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01/02/2026

Betty Jean Williamson Bridgewater, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Niles, Michigan.

Betty was born on June 1, 1943 in Tyronza, Arkansas to the late Mr. Kelly and Mrs. Mattie Watkins. She is also a twin to Charlie Ray Watkins.

Betty received Christ at a very young a...

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01/02/2026

Wilda VanLue, (Grandma Sugar) passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2025, in Niles, Michigan, at the age of 85. She was born on April 1st, 1940, in Piggott, Arkansas, to the late David and Louise (McMullen) Fain.

She was a cherished and beloved soul, whose laughter could brighten any room...

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12/30/2025

James Duane Smith, passed away on December 21, 2025 at the age of 84, in Niles, Michigan.

Left to cherish the memory of Jim is his loving wife of 63 years, Rose Evelyn (Sisk) Smith; sons, James (Charlene) Smith Jr. and Michael (Valerie) Smith, and his brother, Dale (LaDonna) Smith.

J...

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