Kenneth Gross, of Niles
April 25, 1939 - March 5, 2017

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:24 am Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Kenneth Gross, 77, of Niles, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Niles.

Judy French, of Niles
Oct 24, 1942-March 5, 2017

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:22 am Monday, March 6, 2017

Judy French, 74, of Niles, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, Indiana. Arrangements are pending with Brown Funeral Home in Niles.

Ralph Eagley, of Niles
March 6, 1948 — Feb. 2, 2017

Niles Daily Star, Published 10:59 am Thursday, March 2, 2017

Ralph Edward Eagley, 68, of Niles, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2017, at home.

He was born March 6, 1948, in Niles, to Cleland “Bud” and Mary L. (Heck) Eagley.

He graduated from Niles High School and served in the U.S. Army for two periods, totaling 12 years, including many years in Germany. He was honorably discharged as a veteran of the Vietnam era. He was retired from the former Niles plant of United Store Fixtures.

Ralph Eagley

Ralph attended Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church, and was formerly a longtime member and 2012 governor of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 449 in Buchanan. He was an avid golfer, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, and he was especially devoted to his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a grandson, Sean Hemming.

Surviving family includes his children, Matthew (Tricia) Kraus and Michelle Eagley, both of Little River, South Carolina, and Darlene Eagley of Niles; grandchildren Zackerey Hemming, William Eagley, Paxton Kraus and Brooklyn Kraus; Butch’s siblings, Marilyn (LeRoy) Tanner of Niles, Ron (Sherry) Eagley of Anchorage, Alaska, Sherry of Alaska and Gail of Mishawaka, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Ralph Eagley will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2017, at Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home in Niles, with Pastor Dan Greegor of Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, and will conclude with a veteran’s flag presentation and the playing of taps by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
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Michael Briggs, of South Bend
May 28, 1992 — Feb. 18, 2017

Niles Daily Star, Published 10:52 am Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Michael W. Briggs, 24, of South Bend, Indiana, and formerly of Niles, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Michael was born May 28, 1992, in Niles, to Michael Briggs and Tara Jackson.

Michael had a charismatic personality and attracted people everywhere he went with his smile. He will be remembered as an outgoing and funny athlete who would go out of his way to make your day.

Michael Briggs

In school, Michael excelled at both sports and academics, scoring one of the highest Terra Nova rankings, earning a 97 percent. He was gifted at basketball, football and baseball. He checked in on his friends often and always tried to help out with anything they were going through. He will always be remembered for his signature line, which he ended every conversation with: “I love you.” Michael was the ultimate family man and loved his children. Michael had an incredible bond with his mother whom he loved so dearly and they were best friends from the day he entered her life. While attending Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with his grandmother, Michael received Christ at a young age.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ossie Briggs; his maternal grandparents, Juanita Jackson and Willie E. Davidson; a great-aunt, Evangelist Louise Weeks-Chandler; an uncle, Carl “Eclipse” Briggs; his cousins, Eugene Jackson Jr. and Tony Briggs.

Michael is survived by, and leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Tara Jackson and Michael Briggs; children Mi’unique Briggs, Zy’aire Briggs and Ky’rie Briggs; his beloved grandmother, Willie B. Briggs; siblings T’ara Harris, Sha’kyla Freeman, Mikeya Briggs and De’quan Briggs; his half-siblings, Stacia and Milyn Briggs, Regina Hackney, Dijonna Williams and Elijah Williams; his aunts, Felicia Jackson and Gwendolyn; uncles Eugene and Paris Jackson, Ronnie and Craig Briggs; the mother of his children, Chakari Palmore; special friend Dartisha McLin; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many extended family members and close friends like brothers including, BJ Murphy and Keyshawn Todd Jr.

A funeral service for Michael will be at noon Friday, March 3, 2017, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, with a time of visitation for an hour prior. He will be laid to rest in Silverbrook Cemetery. Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Niles.

David W. Sallee of Niles
March 2, 1966 — Nov. 20, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 6:00 am Tuesday, November 22, 2016

David W. Sallee, 50, of Niles, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at home.

David was born March 2, 1966, to Robert and Iris Sallee.

David Sallee

Surviving are his father, Robert Sallee Sr. of Niles; siblings Robert Sallee Jr. of Oklahoma, John and Debbie Sallee of South Bend, Indiana, Laurie Mueller of Niles, Tom and Debbie Sallee of Niles, Kenny Sallee of Niles, Tracy and Debbie Sallee of Niles, and Gene Sallee of Niles; and many nieces and nephews.

His mother, Iris Sallee, preceded David in death.

David was a wonderful brother and friend to many. He touched many lives in his time; all who encountered him, loved him.

A viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Halbritter Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Niles.

William Hoover, of Niles
June 6, 1924-Feb. 25, 2017

Niles Daily Star, Published 10:42 am Wednesday, March 1, 2017

William T. Hoover, 92, of Niles, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, with visitation for an hour prior at Brown Funeral Home in Niles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home.

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Niles Daily Star, Published 9:19 am Tuesday, February 28, 2017

William Hoover, 92, of Niles, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Niles.