Joseph F. Karstens
May 28, 1963 - Dec. 4, 2008

South Bend Tribune, December 08, 2008

SOUTH BEND - Joseph Frederick Karstens, 45, died Dec. 4th in his residence. He is survived by his mother, Susanna M. Lee of South Bend; his grandmother, Majorie Lee of Niles; uncles, John J. (Jannine) Lee of Niles and Frederick G. Karstens of Denver, CO; and an aunt, Mary Jane (Jerry) Clifton of Sun City, FL. The family will receive friends and share memories of Joe from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11th, in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood at Jefferson.

Judith L. McLean, of Niles
Oct. 3, 1942 — July 28, 2016

NIles Daily Star, Published 5:23 pm Thursday, July 28, 2016

Judith L. McLean, 73, of Niles, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Westwoods of Niles.

In Niles, Michigan on Oct. 3, 1942, Joseph and Evelyn (Day) Barrett welcomed a new daughter in to their home.

Judith L. McLean

As Judith grew older she married William Jann and to this union was born five children.

Those who knew Judith remember her as a woman fiercely strong and independent and perhaps even a little set in her ways. She enjoyed the outdoors, hummingbirds and monkeys, and was very talented when it came to woodworking; her love of these could be seen in her handcrafted wishing wells and birdhouses that she fashioned herself. While Judith enjoyed these things, she was passionate about her family and adored spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Sherry Northrop; her grandson, Joseph Worrell; her great-grandson, Christopher Northrop; and her two sisters, Jean Wolfinger and Joann Johnson.

Judith will be missed by her children; Vicki Orrick , Brenda (Roger) Lintz, William “Junior” Jann, and Bryan (Brenda) Jann and her beloved dog, Pooch. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren and her sister Claire Pierce of Grand Haven, Michigan.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to the American Cancer Society.

Services celebrating Judith’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, with visitation one hour prior. An interment will follow Judith’s service at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Jane Marie Raabe, of Niles
April 2, 1943 — July 26, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 11:32 am Monday, August 1, 2016

Jane Marie Raabe, 73, of Niles, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, with her family by her side.

Jane was born on April 2, 1943, to the late Fay and June (Ellis) Mastin in Mizpah, Minnesota as the sixth of 11 children. After graduating from high school Jane went on to attend airline school. After completing her training she became a reservation agent for several years. On March 31, 1967 Jane wed the love of her life, Bill Raabe, at a ceremony in Berrien Center. She was a bank teller until her third child came along. After all her children were in school she began working at Hook’s Pharmacy and retired from Hook’s/CVS in the early 2000s.

Raabe

Jane served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Eagle’s Auxiliary for more than 30 years. She was a sweet, compassionate, quiet woman who adored her family. She also enjoyed planting flowers and dog sitting for her daughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fay and June; husband, Bill Raabe; and siblings, Steven Mastin, Reta Mastin, Ralph Nelson, Jack Nelson, Elaine Luton, and Paul Eugene Nelson.

Jane is survived by her children, Diane (Ed) Muntz of Niles, Darla (Bill) McAllister of Niles, Debbie (Frank) DeLaTorre of Coloma, Don (Jaye) Raabe of Niles, and Dennis (Linda Martin) Raabe of Dowagiac; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; siblings, Sally Smith of Coloma, Linda Hoadley of Niles, Maxine (Don) Sjelin of Deluth, Minnesota, and Dean (Rose) Mastin of Berrien Springs; and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at Brown Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Hope Community Church located at 2390 Lake St. in Niles.

Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Jane may do so, on our website, at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

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

Jerry G. Baughman 
April 19, 1937 - August 7, 2016

Jerry G. Baughman, 79, of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on April 19, 1937 to the late Myron Baughman and Margaret Burnett (Gyberson) in Mishawaka, IN. He was a United States Marine and Korean War Veteran. On April 21, 1959 he married Norma Snyder at a ceremony in Niles, MI. Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma Baughman; son, Brad (Mary) Baughman; daughter, Amy (Robert) Nowicki; fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A time of visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 52473 IN-933, South Bend. Funeral Mass for Jerry will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 also at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Stephen Lacroix officiating. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery with full military honors, rendered by the Buchanan American Legion Post 51. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com

http://www.hovenfunerals.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3834630&fh_id=13894

Mildred L. ‘Mickey’ Muntz, of Niles
July 21, 1923 — July 27, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:38 am Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Mildred L. “Mickey” Muntz, 93, of Niles, Michigan died on July 27, 2016 at Lakeland Healthcare Hospital in Niles. She was born July 21, 1923 in Erin, Tennessee to Charlie Andrew and Nettie May (Beechem) Ladd.

Mickey was a member of the Fraternal Order Eagles 2094 where she was a former past president, trustee and was part of their bowling league.

On June 7, 1971 in Niles, Mickey married Clayton A. “Dude” Muntz, Sr., who preceded her in death on July 11, 1995.

Surviving family includes two brothers, Charles Ladd, Jr. of Ashton City, Tennessee and Harold Ladd of Cumberland City, Tennessee; step-son, Clayton Muntz, Jr.; step-grandson, Brent Muntz; step-great-grandson Blake Muntz and companion Mervin Morris.

Mickey was preceded in death by husband, sisters, Mary Shields and Ruby Parrot and brothers, Thomas, Luther and Edward Ladd.

The funeral service for Mildred L. “Mickey” Muntz will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Donations in memory of Mickey may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Riley Hospital for Children. www.halbritterfunerals.com

Susan Blackburn, of Warsaw
Jan. 4, 1949 — Aug. 15, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:26 am Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Susan Blackburn, 67, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at home. She was born to James and Wilma (Ritchie) Blackburn on Jan. 4, 1949, in Niles, Michigan.

She worked as a nursing assistant and activities director at Miller’s Merry Manor for 14 years and Lakeland Healthcare for six years. She was also a great waitress and enjoyed serving the locals at Cocinero’s, The Channel Marker, and Wawasee Café.

Susan Blackburn

Susan will be missed by her daughter, Kelley (Joel) Katzer of Warsaw; six grandchildren, Patrick, Casey, Katelynn, Cayden, Adalyn, and Daniel; a sister-in-law, Ruth Blackburn; and many nieces and nephews.

Her grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she cherished her time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sandra Walter; and two brothers, Ronald Joe and James “Jimmy” Blackburn.

A graveside service will be held at noon Friday, Aug. 19, at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, Michigan.

Family and Friends will be received at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Milford, Indiana from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.

Memorial contributions may be given to Living Faith Fellowship of Elkhart, Indiana.

Online condolences may be given to the family at www.mishlerfhcc.com