David Robert Thomas
Sept. 3, 1957-May 1, 1993

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 3, 1993, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for David Robert Thomas, 35, of 217 Stateline Road, Niles, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Thomas died at 10 a.m. Friday at his home.

Born Sept. 3, 1957, in Berrien Springs, he was a lifetime Michiana area resident.

On May 10, 1984, in Mishawaka, he married the former Mary Santa, who survives.

He was a welder for Central Indiana Hardware in South Bend.

Survivors include a daughter, Christina Marie Thomas, at home; a half-brother, Richard M. Wolf of Elkhart and two half-sisters, Marguerite Percella of California and Marie Thomas of California.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the David Thomas Children's Fund.

Ivan Gonzalez-Torres, 13 months old
May 3, 2012-June 20, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 4:55pm Sunday, June 23, 2013

Ivan Gonzalez-Torres, 13 months old, of Niles, passed away at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo on Thursday, June 20, 2013, with his parents by his side.

Ivan was born on May 3, 2012, to Agustin Gonzalez and Maribel Torres in Niles. Ivan and his family were members of New Jerusalem Church in South Bend.

Ivan is survived by his parents and siblings, Vianney, Agustin, Jonatan and Gael Gonzalez.

Funeral services for Ivan will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles at 1:30 p.m. with a time of visitation two hours prior. Pastor Librado Aleman will be officiating.

Those wishing to leave a message for the Gonzalez-Torres family or upload a photo of Ivan may do so on our website at www. BrownFuneralHomesNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Niles.

Marjory A. ‘Margie’ Steinbauer, 95
Nov. 6, 1917-June 14, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 4:58pm Sunday, June 16, 2013

Steinbauer

Marjory A. “Margie” Steinbauer, 95, of South Saint Joseph Avenue, Niles, died on Friday, June 14, 2013, at West Woods of Niles.  She was born Nov. 6, 1917, in Buchanan to Fred and Louise (Sherwood) Kell and lived in the Berrien Springs and Buchanan area.  On Feb. 19, 1940, she married Charles “Charlie” Steinbauer, and they moved into the house on Saint Joseph Avenue that Charlie’s father built.  Charlie preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1984, but Margie continued to live in that home for more than 70 years.

Margie was employed by Simplicity Pattern Company in Niles and worked for Michigan Bell.  In April of 1947, their son was born, and she decided to become a full-time homemaker, wife and mother.  Margie was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles.  She loved her family and caring for children.
Margie is survived by her stepson, David L. (and Karen) Steinbauer of McKinney, Texas; several step-grandchildren, step-great- & step-great-great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and dear family friend, Jo Ann Raatz, of Niles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie; son, Edwin Steinbauer; stepson, Carl “Ted” Steinbauer; four brothers; and one sister.

The family will gather privately for services.  Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Donations in memory of Margie may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

The Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, is assisting with arrangements.
www.halbritterfunerals.com

Orval Flannery, Jr., 75
July 16, 1937-May 23, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 11:37am Monday, May 27, 2013

Orval Flannery, Jr., 75, of Niles, Mich., died at 11:27 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on July 16, 1937 in Niles to Orval “Mike” and Florentine Elizabeth (Phillips) Flannery, Sr. He was graduated from Niles High School, and lived here all of his life.  He served in the United States Army during peacetime.  He was a machinist in area tool & die shops, most recently for several years at the former Hess plant in Niles.

Orval enjoyed fishing on area lakes and on Lake Michigan, but his greatest devotion was to his family.

He was first married to Sharon Willets.  Later, on May 27, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada he married the former Anne E. Bausor, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Diane Flannery and Michael (and Robin) Flannery, both of Niles; grandchildren Michael Flannery, Jr., Bruce Fergison, Jr., Matt Flannery, Susan Flannery and Dokota Flannery; great-grandchildren Brianna Flannery and Xander McClain; Orval’s sister-in-law, Karen (Mrs. Ronald) Flannery of Niles and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Duane Flannery, and Orval’s brothers, Kenny, Tom, and Ronald Flannery.

A Memorial Mass for Orval Flannery will be celebrated at a later date at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edwardsburg, Michigan by the Rev. Joe McCormick, O.S.A. of the parish, and will conclude in the churchyard with a flag presentation and “Taps” by the United States Army Honor Guard.  Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Contributions in memory of Orval may be made to Hospice at Home.  Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

www.halbritterfunerals.com

Niles Daily Star, Published 1:37pm Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The funeral service for Orval Flannery, Jr., who died on May 23, 2013, and whose obituary was published at that time will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles, Mich., with the Rev. Randy Pearman of Bethel Baptist Church in Niles officiating.

Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, and will conclude with Military Honors by the United States Army Honor Guard.

David Farrel VanderPool, 63
June 24, 1949-May 26, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:08am Thursday, May 30, 2013

David Farrel VanderPool, 63, of Niles, passed away at home on Sunday, May 26, 2013.

David was born on June 24, 1949 to the late Beckham and Gertrude (Wallen) VanderPool in Garrett, Kentucky.

David was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn (Thompson) VanderPool and brothers Glenn, Bruce, James and Everett VanderPool.

He is survived by his son Jason Hamilton of Jackson, Michigan, siblings Charles (Brenda) VanderPool of Litchfield, Michigan, Juanita Salisbury of Jackson and Linda Cox of Niles and three grandchildren Nyckolas, Bryce and Kadyn.

David’s family will gather for funeral services on Monday, June 2, 2013 at Brown Funeral Home in Niles beginning at noon with a time of visitation one hour prior.  David will be interred at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Those wishing to leave a message for the family may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Niles.

Shane Allen Barr, 20
Oct. 1, 1992- May 28, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:02am Thursday, May 30, 2013

Shane Barr, 20, of Niles, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at his residence.

Barr

Shane Barr was born on Oct. 1, 1992, in Berrien Springs to Gary and Rachel (DeGlopper) Barr.

Shane and Stephanie (Wise) Barr married on July 2, 2011, at a ceremony in Riverside.

He is survived by his parents, wife and three children, Bryson Barr, Clayton Barr and Jonah Wise; two brothers, Gary Rogers, of Hartford, and Brandon (Leslie) Schoolcraft, of Kalamazoo; three sisters, Salina (Matt) West, of Hartford, Mandie Cooley, of Kalamazoo, and Suzzett Schoolcraft, of Springfield, Ill.

Shane enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  He enjoyed the outdoors but, most of all, spending time with his kids.

Services for Shane will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 2 p.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior at Brown Funeral Home.

Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/brownfuneralhomeniles.

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