Patnie Perry, 66
July 24, 1944 — June 7, 2011

Patnie Ann Perry, 66, of Sturgis and most recently of Niles went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday,

Perry

June 7, 2011.

She was born in Dyersburg, Tenn. on July 24, 1944.

She was a faithful member of Old Path Church of God, in Niles and loved ministering to all who God would place in her path. Patnie had many things she enjoyed such as playing bingo, working puzzles, or going fishing; however she was a devoted sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and spending time with her family was by far the greatest joy in Patnie’s life.

She is survived by her mother, Everlean Perry of  Niles; her six sons, James (Cathy) Smith of Niles, Anothy (Tiffany) Smith of South Bend, Adam Smith of South Bend, Willie Smith of Niles, Ronnie Smith of Niles and Charles Perry of South Bend; her six daughters, Mary Smith of Defiance, Ohio, Everlean Perry of Niles, Debbie Perry of Niles, JoAnn (Andomo) Kinslow of Springfield, Colo., Victoria Smith of Niles and Jean (R.B.) Johnson of Fulton, Kent.  She is also survived by her fiance, Howard Yoder of Sturgis; her sister, Carolyn Smith of South Bend; her brother, Rufus (Pam) Perry of Niles; her 28 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Patnie’s memory may do so to the Old Path Church of God, 940 North Sixth St., Niles, MI 49120.

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

In accordance with Patnie’s wishes there will be a private service at Silverbrook Cemetery.

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

Niles Daily Star, Published online 12:02am Thursday, June 9, 2011

Fay J. Treiber, 67
Aug. 24, 1943 — June 9, 2011

Fay Jeannette Treiber, 67, of Morris Drive in Niles, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Caretel Village of Royalton Township, Mich., following a brief illness.

She was born on Aug. 24, 1943 in Berrien Springs to Frank J. and Gladys D.J. (Jones) Treiber. She graduated from Niles High School and has lived in Niles all of her life.

She was retired from Simplicity Pattern Company, Niles following a 40 year career there.

Fay enjoyed creating various handcrafts and was a companion to her mother for Bingo and other games and as they traveled throughout the United States.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving family includes her sisters Ellen (William) Goodlock of Kalamazoo and Patricia (Robert) Frame and Diana (John) Stockwell, both of Niles; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends of Fay Treiber will gather at her graveside at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011 for services with the Rev. Edward H. Slate of Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles, officiating.

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

Niles Daily Star, Published online 6:34pm Sunday, June 12, 2011

Dr. Gregory Curtis, 58,
Dec. 4, 1952 — June 5, 2011

Dr. Gregory L. Curtis, 58, of Weaver Road, Niles, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the “Curtis Country Lodge” after apparently taking his own life.

Dr. Gregory Curtis, 58

Dr. Curtis was born Dec. 4, 1952 in Niles to Clark and Diane (Powers) Curtis. He graduated from Niles High School with the Class of 1971. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and completed his education in 1982 at Life Chiropractic University in Macon, Ga. He owned and operated since 1982 Curtis Chiropractic Clinic in Edwardsburg, where he practiced the Gonstead method of chiropractics.

Gregory was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Niles. He was an avid pheasant hunter, golfer, motorcyclist, runner and gardener. He was a past president of the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Michiana Harley Owners Group in South Bend; the B.P.O. of Niles Elks Lodge 1322; and was a life member of Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Niles.

Dr. Curtis is survived by his brother, James W. (Sharon) Curtis of Mishawaka, Ind.; nieces, Lori Stanage, Lonnay Sexton and Rebecca Curtis; and a nephew, Clark Curtis and companion, Joan Risk.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Clark Curtis, who died Sept. 5, 2008.

The funeral liturgy for Dr. Gregory L. Curtis will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 10 at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles by the Rev. David Otto of St. Mary Catholic Church.

Committal rites will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the funeral home with recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m.

Contributions in memory of Dr. Curtis may be made to Hospice at Home.

Niles Daily Star, Published online 10:45pm Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Thomas E. Applegate
Oct. 10, 1902-Nov. 5, 1978

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 6, 1978, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Thomas Earl Applegate, 76, of 101 1/2 East Main St., died at 11:12 a.m. Sunday at Pawating Hospital, following an illness of several months.

A retired janitor, Mr. Applegate was born Oct. 10, 1902 in Marion, Ind.  He came here 27 years ago from Marion.

On May 2, 1942 in Marion, he married Lucy Edna Kepler, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Thomas J. of Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Betty De La-Cruz of Niles; a stepson, Donald Kepler of Marion; five step-daughters, Mrs. Elsie Bush and Mrs. Pearl Ebert, both of Marion, Mrs. Helen Scott of Monroeville, Ind., Mrs. Ruth Gephart of Convey, Ohio, and Mrs. Paul (Phyllis) Antisdel of Niles.  Another stepson, James Kepler, of Buchana[sic], died Oct. 10, 1978.

Also surviving are two brothers, Lonnie of Niles and Otto of South Bend; a sister, Mrs. Goldie Jones of Muncie, Ind.; 30 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the Church of God, Full Gospel.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Morton J. Hempel of the Church of God, Full Gospel, officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lucy Edna Lamb
Nov. 12, 1903-Nov. 17, 1984

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 19, 1984, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Lucy Edna Lamb, 81, 822 Clay St., Niles, died Saturday at 12:47 p.m. at Pawating Hospital after a two-month illness.

She was born Nov. 12, 1903 in Elgin, Ohio and had lived in the area for 30 years coming from Marion, Ind.  She was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God.

She married Frank Lamb on Aug. 2, 1980 in Niles.  He survives.

Also surviving are six daughters, Ruth Gephart, of Vanwert, Ohio, Helen Scott of Monroeville, Ind., Elsie Bush and Pearl Ebert of Marion, Ind., Betty Vincent of Hillsboro, Texas, and Phyllis Antisdel of Niles; a son, Donald Kepler of Marion, Ind.; a sister Ilda Patsel of Decatur, Ind., 32 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchilren[sic].

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, Niles. Rev. Paul Fisher of the church will officiate.  Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 1 to 9 p.m. at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.

Lawrence Benton Matthews
June 18, 1920-Nov. 17, 1984

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 19, 1984, page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library

Lawrence Benton Matthews, 64, of 58376 Smith Lake Dr., Dowagiac, died Saturday at his home after a short illness.

He was born June 18, 1920 in Summittville, Tenn., and had lived in Dowagiac 10 years, moving there from Niles. He was production foreman at Modineer Co. and was a WWII Army Air Force veteran.

He married Eunice A. Bates on Dec. 24, 1959 in Niles. She survives.

Also surviving are five daughters, Sharon Matthews and Berneth Hollanderski of Niles, Carmen Smith of McMinnville, Tenn., Linda Fahlsing of Indianapolis and Ruth Nieuwland of Salt Lake City, Utah; three sons, David of Niles, Alvin of Dowagiac and Daryle of Edwardsburg; three brothers, Kenneth of Arizona and Fred and Glen of Niles; a sister Edith McIntyre of Niles; and 19 grandchildren.

Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home. Rev. Fred Smith of the South Niles Community church will officiate. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.m today at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.