William Samuel Forrest
December 3, 1922 ~ April 2, 2023 (age 100)

Published on website of Palmer Funeral Home:

Obituary

William Samuel Forrest, 100, of South Bend, passed away at 5:16am on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Brickyard Healthcare.

William was born on December 3, 1922, in Brownsville TN to the late Marshall Darnell Forrest and Dorothy Pamela (Lurks) Forrest. William was married to Willie Mae Forrest and she passed away in 2004. William was also preceded in death by a son William Forrest, and a daughter Miller Jean Forrest.

William is survived by his daughters, Emily Briggs, Niles Michigan, Dorothy Forrest, South Bend Indiana, Judy Forrest, Mableton Georgia, and a son Melvin Forrest, Mableton Georgia. 14 grandchildren; 26 great -grandchildren; and 31 great great grandchildren ;sister Margie Dennard; and brothers, Frank Forrest and Eddie Forrest.

William honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a farmer, had worked at Clark Equipment and worked in construction for 45 years.

Rudy Yakym, Indiana’s Second District Congressman, recently wrote a letter to William in recognition of his 100th birthday. Mr. Yakym wrote “Dear Mr. Forrest, Happy 100th Birthday! It is my privilege to join with you, your loved ones, and neighbors in celebrating this incredible milestone. As a World War II veteran, you are part of the Greatest Generation. Your selfless sacrifice helped pave the way for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future. We are forever indebted to brave men and women like yourself who have devoted their lives to serving our country. As you celebrate this remarkable occasion, I hope you may enjoy many more years of good health and happiness. God Bless!”

Funeral Service will be at 12noon on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Palmer Funeral Home – West Chapel 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628, where family and friends may begin to gather at 11am. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, MI.

Larry Rubel Johnson II,
Aug. 3, 1971-Sept 15, 2022

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Sean Green, of Niles
June 11, 1986-March 9, 2023

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:48 pm Monday, March 13, 2023

Sean Green, 36, of Niles, died Thursday, March 9, 2023. Arrangements are being made by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.  

Read more at: https://www.leaderpub.com/2023/03/13/sean-green-of-niles/

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Obituary of Sean Alan Green

Sean Alan Green, 36, of Niles, passed away at his home in Niles on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

He was born on June 11, 1986 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Robert A. and Michele L. (Proud) Green.

Sean had a great love for his country and enlisted in the U.S. Army serving twelve years prior to receiving his honorable discharge. Although Sean had a disability while serving his country, he continued his patriotism by serving in the U.S. Army Reserves in South Bend.

He married Athena “Tina” Casas at a ceremony in Niles on October 6, 2020. He enjoyed exotic pets including snakes and a leopard gecko most recently; he also made room for their two cats and will be missed by his dog, Blaze. Through the years Sean has had a great interest in motocross racing, camping, collecting guns, going to concerts, playing the drums and an avid Notre Dame fan. Sean had a brilliant mind and always absorbed any information he could concerning all things science and space. As a child, Sean was gifted to be able to take things apart, fix them and put them back together which carried over to his ability to do construction. He most recently had been employed at Michiana Recycling and Disposal, where he worked as a mechanic.

Sean was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Franklin Proud and his father, Robert A. Green.

He is survived by his wife, Athena “Tina” Green; his mother, Michele Green; his children, Jayden, Dacoda, Payton, Deagan and Parker Green; step-sons, Nehemiah and Elijah Antisdel; his siblings, Tyler (Jamie) Green, Jacob and Jace Milewski all of Niles; maternal grandmother, Lois Proud of Niles; paternal grandparents, Ron and Nancy Green of Shipshewana; aunts, Sharee (Brett) Wolff of Beecher, Illinois and Shelly Stabnik-Banke of Elkhart; an uncle, Michael Green of Elkhart along with several cousins and countless friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. followed by Full Military Honors at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a time of visitation beginning at noon. Sean will be laid to rest privately at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in care of his family at Brown Funeral Home.

Condolences and memories may be shared with Sean’s family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com where his service will be livestreamed.

The family of Sean Green is being cared for by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Sean loved his family deeply and will be remembered as a loving husband, amazing father, beloved son, brother, and grandson.

Linda Leet
Aug. 2, 1947-March 9, 2023

Niles Daily Star, Published 3:42 pm Saturday, March 11, 2023

Linda Leet, 75, of Niles, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles. Arrangements have been entrusted with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

Read more at: https://www.leaderpub.com/2023/03/11/linda-leet-75-of-niles/

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Obituary

Linda M. Leet, 75, of Niles, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles.        

She was born in Niles, Michigan on August 2, 1947, to the late Ed and Hilda (Hargreaves) Mead. She was a lifetime resident of Niles, graduating from Niles High School in 1965.

On August 20, 1966, she married the love of her life, Fred Leet; at the Niles Presbyterian Church.  They were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Linda was elected as the Howard Township Clerk, serving for several years in a position she loved.

Linda and Fred could often be found sharing dinner at their favorite restaurant; the Prime Table. She loved traveling, visiting as many casinos as she could along the way. She had a true green thumb for all things outdoors. Her most precious moments were spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; Connie Stark, George Lutzen, and Bill Mead.

Linda is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Fred of Niles; daughter, Shaune (Dan) Leet-Swiatkowski of Niles; grandchildren, Bailee Timm of Niles; Casey (Hannah) Cochran of Texas; and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Cochran.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 521 E. Main St, Niles. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Linda’s memory may be directed to the Cass County Animal Shelter.  

MIchael Hibinger
Nov. 3, 1963-Jan. 28, 2023

Published Niles Daily Star 5:07 pm Friday, February 3, 2023

Michael Hibinger, 59, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com  

Read more at: https://www.leaderpub.com/2023/02/03/michael-hibinger-of-niles/

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Obituary

Michael Hibinger, 59, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Akron, Ohio to David and Rita (Estafen) Hibinger.  

After graduating from Niles High School in 1982, he went to work for Tyler Refrigeration.

Michael was a true free spirit. He was a kind and generous man, often to his own detriment.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Hibinger, and his brother Stephen Hibinger.

Michael is survived by his mother, Rita Hibinger of Niles; siblings, Deborah Dvorak of Niles, James Hibinger of Niles, and Joan Suski of Granger; niece, Christine (Bobby) Dvorak; nephews, Adam (Hannah) Dvorak, Bradley (Brittney) Hibinger, Spencer Suski, and Tyler (Alley) Suski; grandnephew, Everett and Grant Roche; grandniece Kloey Hibinger.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main Street in Niles. A recitation of The Rosary will begin at 7:00 PM led by Brother Dennis Myer of St. Mark Catholic Church.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Michael may do so to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org

Photos, memories, and condolences may be left for Michael’s family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

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

Elizabeth Treiber
March 4, 1840-May 24, 1897

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, May 25, 1897, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

GONE BEYOND
Mrs. Jacob D. Trieber Leaves Her Loving Family for Her Home on High

Died, May 24, 1897, Mrs. Jacob D. Trieber, aged 57 years.

At 8:45 o'clock last evening Mrs. Jacob D. Trieber passed from the midst of a large and loving family circle, after suffering severely, yet patiently, for four weeks with blood poisoning.

Mrs. Trieber was born in Germany and came to this country when yet a young girl. Later on she met and wedded Jacob Treiber with whom she has spent about 35 happy years. As the result of this union there remain six girls and two boys, all grown up, who will prove a vast comfort to their father in his future life, now that he has been robbed of his faithful and loving companion, for Mrs. Trieber was ever a kind mother and wife. She was an exemplary Christian lady and a member of the German church of this city.

The names of the daughters are: The Misses Mary, Louiza, Jennie, Clara and Emma and Mrs. J.R. Rice; the sons, David and Frank. One brother, David Nieb also mourns her loss.

The funeral will take place Thursday at 9 o'clock at the residence, in the “bend of the river” three miles north, and at 10:00 o'clock at the German church. Rev. F. Rahn will officiate. Interment will be in Silver Brook cemetery.