Mrs. Vera Mae ‘Rose’ Norris, of Niles
Aug. 27, 1931 — June 1, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 7:33 am Friday, June 7, 2019

Aug. 27, 1931 — June 1, 2019

Mrs. Vera Mae “Rose” Norris, 87, of Niles, passed away at 5:50 p.m. on June 1, 2019, with family gathered around her at Brentwood Assisted Living of Niles, following an extended illness.

She was born on Aug. 27, 1931, in Buchanan Township, to Martin and Katherine (Thierbach) Altergott.

She graduated from Central High School in South Bend; however, attended Buchanan High School prior to that. She was first employed at S.S. Kresge’s Dime Store in downtown South Bend. After graduating she worked at Electro-Voice in Buchanan for 18 years, retiring in 1967. She was then a homemaker and worked part-time at the former Ned’s Meat Processing in Niles.

Rose was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Niles, the Moose Lodge Auxiliary #449 in Buchanan, the What-so-Ever group at the First Presbyterian Church. Rose and Francis were snowbirds, traveling to Lakeland, Florida every winter where she enjoyed playing bingo, shuffleboard, was a “Red Hatter” and meeting and making many new friends which last her lifetime. Rose liked to go to the casinos. She was an avid reader and enjoyed to cross stitch, do needle work, and crochet. She crocheted many dishcloths, doilies, and hats. She donated the hats to various charities and the Niles Community Schools for those in need. But, her greatest joy was her family.

Mrs. Vera Mae “Rose” Norris

On Jan. 9, 1954, in the First Presbyterian Church, in Niles, she married Francis Lee Norris who preceded her in death in 2016. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage and had three children.

Surviving family includes their children Gary L. (Marian LaBo) Norris, Nancy (Jerry Pollay) Lowery-Pollay, and Scott Norris, all of Niles; grandchildren, Shaun (Carly) Norris, of Niles, and Mikael (Seven Kelly) Norris, of Hockley, Texas; great-grandchildren, Marshall Wismer, Ava Hoskins, and Finn Norris; god-daughter, Jamie Janke of Niles; brothers, Rienholdt “Curly” Altergott and Elmer R. Altergott, both of Niles; sister-in-law, Sandra Altergott-Raber, of Niles; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; Francis’s parents, Dick and Bertha Norris; a son-in-law, Mahlon L. Lowery; and brothers, Ruben, Fred, and Larry Altergott.

The family would also like to extend a heartfelt “THANK-YOU” to the entire staff at Brentwood Assisted Living for all their exceptional care, support and Love they gave our mother while she resided there for the last 2 1/2 years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brentwood Assisted Living of Niles, First Presbyterian Church, of Niles, or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

A memorial service will be at noon on Monday, June 10, 2019, in Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Niles, where family and friends may gather two hours prior to the Service. Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Condolences for the family may be made at halbritterwickens.com.

Roy Calvin Brown
March 18, 1939-Feb. 15, 2019

Roy Calvin Brown, 79, of Berrien Springs, MI, passed away on Fri., Feb. 15, 2019.

He was born March 18, 1939 in Braggodocio, MO to the late Ralph and Laura “Dolly” Brown. Roy was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Roy is survived by his brother, Denny Brown; Sisters, Linda Marlin, Joyce Brown.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.

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Adah V. Steiner Goodhand
Sept. 28, 1920-Dec. 16, 2018

Niles - Adah Steiner Goodhand passed away December 16, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her family. Adah was a vibrant member of the Niles community. She was born on September 28th,1920 to Velma Moore Steiner and William Justice Steiner. She had three siblings, Ollie, William, and James who all preceded her in death. She has been a current resident of Brentwood, as she enjoyed coffee, happy hours, and deep discussions about Niles.

Adah briefly left Niles for California to work as the founding secretary of the newly created AFL CIO and did factory work on airplanes during the war.

She returned to Niles where she met and married Neil Goodhand who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter Sharon Goodhand Curiel, and a grandson Neil Brandon Curiel, both of Florida. She is survived by a niece and nephew Jami And Craig VandenBossche of North Liberty Indiana, and their daughter Kate.

Adah worked at Niles City Hall for the City Engineer for 25 years, where she developed many lifelong friendships. She was a member of the Niles Elks Club, Orchard Hills Country Club, and the Niles American Legion Post, where she worked endlessly to plan many social events.

She was an avid gardener who resided at Eagle Lake for 30 years taking over her mother’s cottage in 1967. She devoted the last chapter of her life volunteering at the Edwardsburg American Legion Post 365 serving on variety of committees. Adah so loved life had a quick wit. Adah was a true spirit and known for expressing her opinions on her beliefs. Today we are taking with us the golden memories of her impact on many lives. She will be deeply missed.

Family and friends may gather from 3-5pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in HALBRITTER WICKENS FUNERAL HOME, 615 E. Main St., Niles, to share memories of Adah. Pastor Jeff Whitaker will say concluding prayers at 5pm. Condolences for the family may be made at www.halbritterwickens.com.

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Betty Lou Hamilton
Aug. 25, 1926-April 15, 2019

Betty Lou Hamilton, 92, formerly of Niles, passed away on April 15, 2019 at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan.

Betty was born on August 25, 1926 in Niles to the late Cleon L. and Madeline V. (True) Knapp.

In 1945, she married Harold K. Hamilton who passed away on July 22, 2010. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a son John Hamilton, and a grandson William Hart, III.

Betty is survived by her son Ted (Jane) Hamilton, her daughters; Charlotte (William) Hart and Susan Candy, as well as 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Betty loved to cook, sew, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed various arts and crafts, especially macrame’.

Betty had worked at Tyler Refrigeration as a Secretary for 10 years before retiring in 1979.

Special thanks are extended to the staff of Towsley Village Memory Care Center of Chelsea, MI and to Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor, MI for providing exceptional care, comfort, and attention to Betty during her stay.

In keeping with Betty’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A graveside service will be held on June 29, 2019 at 10:00 am at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services 615 E. Main St. Niles is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.halbritterwickens.com

Brian Kujawa, of Niles
Sept. 2, 1981-July 15, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:28 am Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Brian Kujawa, 37, of Niles, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Arrangements are pending and entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

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Brian D. Kujawa, 37, of Niles, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, on Monday, July 15, 2019,  from complications due to diabetes.

Brian was born on September 2, 1981 in South Bend, Indiana to Laurie D. (Wishman) Kujawa.

He graduated from Brandywine High School. Brian was a dedicated worker in the RV industry. He will always be remembered for his one of a kind laugh and his big heart, always living life to the fullest. Brian was always surrounded by family and all of his friends; at his super bowl, and UFC parties, the big summer hog roast, snowmobiling with his buddies, and the families yearly vacation on the lake. He loved the Chicago White Sox.

Brian shared a very special bond with his daughter, Cali Sue. She was his whole world.

Brian will be sadly missed, his memories will live on in our hearts forever.

He was preceded in death by his papa and memaw, Norman and Sue Wishman; grandpa and grandma, Walter and Wanda Kujawa; and a cousin, Andrea Howell.

Brian is survived by his mother, Laurie D. Kujawa; daughter, Cali S. Kujawa; brother, Kevin Kujawa; sister, Lynzi

 Kujawa; along with a niece and nephew, Payton and Braydon; all of Niles, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. Burial will follow at Silverbrook cemetery. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service, also at Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Brian’s memory to any local Honor Credit Union, to be used in the care for his daughter, Cali.

Darlene Myers
May 20, 1946 — July 20, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:03 am Monday, July 29, 2019

May 20, 1946 — July 20, 2019

Darlene Myers

With her family surrounding her, Darlene Myers, 73, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at her home.

She was born to the late Leroy and Marjorie (Everman) Hydorn in Niles, on May 20, 1946. Darlene’s life was revolved around her family. She found happiness in being surrounded by them and could often be found in the kitchen baking for her family. She also enjoyed crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim Myers, and her sister, Judy Wall. Darlene is survived by her children, Mickey Hydorn, of Niles, David (Teresa) Mills, of Niles, Tina Mills, of South Bend, and Timothy Mills, of Niles.

Darlene will be greatly missed by her 12 grandchildren, her 10 great-grandchildren and her two sisters Diane Backus and Mary (Lynn) Ostrander, both of Niles and a host of nieces and nephews.

Services to honor Darlene will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, with a time of visitation one hour prior at Brown Funeral Home.

Darlene will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery. Condolences, photos and memories can be left for Darlene at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.