Connie L. Kupper, of Niles
Nov. 7, 1943 — March 10, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:22 am Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Nov. 7, 1943 — March 10, 2019

Connie L. Kupper, 75, of Niles, passed away at her daughter’s home on Sunday, March 10, 2019, with her loving family by her side.

Connie was born on Nov. 7, 1943, in Buchanan, to Leonard and Allene (Lolmaugh) Copper.

Connie L. Kupper

After graduating from the Niles Adult Education program in 1979, while working at Simplicity Pattern Company and later as a nursing assistant at Lakeland Hospital. She married Richard H. Kupper at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Nov. 6, 1971, where she was a lifelong member. Connie was an avid reader, she enjoyed watching Heartland, The Price Is Right, University of Michigan football, and the Super Bowl on TV. She was known to visit the casino occasionally, and maybe purchase a few lottery tickets. Her most treasured time was spent with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Copper.

Connie is survived by her loving husband, Richard, of Niles; her daughters, Diane (Ronnie) Batson, of Niles and MaryJo (Sam) Udell, of Niles; grandchildren, Brett Batson, of Niles, and Brittany (David) Dykema, of Niles; and two great-grandchildren, Jax and Lola Dykema; sister-in-laws, Rose (Ray) Richmond, Kathryn (Lonnie) Horvath and Mary Cooper, all of Niles; a host of friends including Pat and Bob Frame, of Niles, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Joseph Liss officiating. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Niles-Buchanan Relay for Life or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Ladies Aid.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

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

Augustine Kyles
June 24, 1952 - March 18, 2019

Augustine Kyles, 66, of South Bend, IN, born in Niles, MI, June 24, 1952, passed on Monday, March 18, 2019.

Augustine was preceded in death by her father, Alonzo Moss; mother, Dessie Lee Cobb; sister, Monie Kay Murphy; brothers, Larry Fox Sr, Dwight Moss, Leroy Cobb Jr, and Kenny Cobb.

She leaves to cherish her memory husband of 42 years, Clay Kyles; sons, Terrance Alonzo Moss of Niles, Alvin Kyles Jr of Niles, Aaron Kyles of Niles; sisters, Margaret Ann Danquah of Niles, Norma “Jean” Bradley of South Bend, Darlene Macon of South Bend, Regina West Lucas, Yolanda Moss, Melissa Moss, Estelle Moss, Lisa Anderson, Debbie Pigee, Carla Hill; brothers, David Moss, Dwayne West; 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation for Augustine will begin at 10 am with funeral service at 11 am on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles, MI 49120.  Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.

https://www.hovenfunerals.com/obituary/augustine-kyles

Robert “Gene” Eugene Lintz, of Niles
March 30, 1950-March 23, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:13 am Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Robert “Gene” Eugene Lintz, 68, of Niles, passed away at his home on March 23, 2019, with his wife and stepchildren by his side.

Gene was born on March 30, 1950, to the late Everett and Marion (McBain) Lintz in Niles. He left school in the 8th grade to work and then in 1969, he

Robert Gene Lintz

joined the United States Army until the end of 1971. He was a combat engineer and attended college classes while in the service. He was employed setting up mobile homes for clients in Florida until 1999 when he moved to Michigan. In 2001 Gene married Patricia (Rockwell) Wetzel. Gene loved spending time with his cats, especially Popeye and LJ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.

Gene is survived by his wife, Patricia Lintz; step-children Lisa, Jeffrey, and Jason Wetzel; children, Anna and Robert; several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family members and close friends.

Gene was interred at Silverbrook Cemetery with full military honors.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

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

Joyce Miller, of Niles
Aug. 18, 1927 — Feb. 25, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:22 am Friday, March 1, 2019

Aug. 18, 1927 — Feb. 25, 2019

Joyce Miller, 91, of Niles, passed away at her house with her family by her side on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

Joyce was born on Aug. 18, 1927, in Niles, to the late Thurston and Ardella (Evick) Gentry.

Joyce Miller

On April 15, 1951, she married Theodore ‘Ted’ Miller who survives.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Jean Gentry; brothers, Frank and Jarrell and her son-in-law Keith Kirkdorfer.

She is survived by her husband Ted, their children; Pam (Elgon) Ellis, of Brimley, Michigan, Joe (Lillie) Miller, of Arlington, Texas, Cindy Kirkdorfer, of Edwardsburg, grandchildren; Aaron, Aarick and Landon (Maggie) Asmus, Brian, Larry and Jeff Ellis, Cameron (Karla) Mendenhall, Brooke Mendenhall, Daniel, Kayla and Rachel Miller, great-grandchildren; Brandon, Myah and Garrett Asmus, Kadin and Samuel Goetz, Nathan and Cole Krupp, Dylan and Colten Mendenhall, Jackson Caram, Nick (Christina) Ellis, Kassie Ellis, Brooke (Aaron) DePalma, great-great-granddaughters; Ophilia and Penelope DePalma and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Joyce graduated from Central High School, in Niles, in 1945. She then worked at a mushroom factory, in Niles and Kawneer. From there she worked for Spiegel Catalog doing phone survey research. Joyce sold Chicago Sun Times over the phone and worked in the office of Thiesen-Clemans Oil Company.

From October 1966 until September 1993, she worked for Simplicity Pattern Company in the Discard Department. Her last nine years there she worked in the Discard Department. Joyce continued to keep busy after her retirement by doing demonstrations at Walmart.

Joyce loved to sew. Over the years, she has sewed hundreds of lap robes and baggies for walker and has donated all of them to nursing homes. When she was younger, she loved to go camping. More recently, she enjoyed playing Dominos, word searches, jig saw puzzles and reading. Joyce really loved being a member of Calvary Chapel Church.

Visitation for Joyce will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019, in Calvary Chapel 53494 Fir Road Granger. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Virginia Marie Radewald
July 16, 1925-Feb. 28, 2019

 Herald-Palladium (Benton Harbor, MI), March 4, 2019

Virginia Marie Radewald

Virginia Marie Radewald, 93 of Niles, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at Hanson House in Stevensville, Mich.

Virginia was born on July 16, 1925 in Lincoln Township, Mich., to the late August M. and Emma E. (Nitz) Totzke.

On Feb. 4, 1951, in Baroda, Mich., she married Edwin A. Radewald who passed away on January 28, 2009.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edwin and her brother Gerald "Bud" Totzke.

Virginia is survived by her children: Marie (John) Parsey of Phoenix, Ariz., Lois (Fred) Thurnherr of Colden, N.Y., Jean (Curt) Loutzenhiser of South Bend, Ind., and Vern (Laura) Radewald of Excelsior, Minn.; grandchildren: Karen Radewald, Brent Radewald, Stephen Parsey, Carolyn Parsey, Emily Thurnherr, Joshua Loutzenhiser and Jessica Tysman; great-grandchildren: Daren, Randy and Braydon Loutzenhiser; Austin and Alaina Shively; and Parker and Payton Tysman. She also is survived by her sister, Stella Bowers, of Comstock Park, Mich., and her brother Edgar Totzke of Berrien Springs, Mich.

Virginia graduated from Stevensville High in Stevensville, Mich. She had been a teacher at Benton Harbor and Berrien Springs schools for 12 years before being business manager for Radewald Farms for the next 25 years. She was an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ. Virginia also belonged to the John Deere Two Cylinder Club and was a Lifetime Alumni Member of Western Michigan University. She was active with the Berrien County Youth Fair, was a 4-H Leader and a member of the Berrien County Association of Churches. Virginia enjoyed sewing, embroidery and cooking. She loved history. Michigan history and local history were her favorites. Virginia also enjoyed genealogy and family history. She was a Chicago Cubs fan.

Visitation for Virginia will be on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St. A funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 6 at 11 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 601 Sycamore St., Niles.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorials in Virginia's name may be made to the Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 or at St. John's United Church of Christ, 601 Sycamore St., Niles, MI 49120.

Online condolences may be made at www. Halbritterwickens.com.

William S. Rahiser, of Niles
March 17, 1963-March 23, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:15 am Wednesday, March 27, 2019

William S. Rahiser, SMSgt, 56, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Swem Chapel, 301 W. Front St., Buchanan, with Father Bill Schooler officiating. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, with military honors rendered by the Buc

William Rahiser

hanan American Legion, Post 51, and the United States Air Force.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, also at Swem Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Scarecrow Charities. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.swemchapel.com.

William was born on March 17, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in South Bend. As a child, he loved working on radio controlled airplanes; a hobby he continued throughout his life.

At the age of 17 William entered the Air Force where he served as a loadmaster on a C130. Eventually he cross-trained to flight engineer on a KC10 air to air refueler; a slot he held in the Air Force Reserves until 2013.William, being a reservist, was always the first to volunteer.

He served in both Desert Storm and Desert Shield and was in the first wave of predawn airstrikes when the U.S. invaded Iraq on Jan. 16, 1991. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and attained the status of Senior Master Sergeant throughout his military career. William was awarded more than 40 awards and decorations for his service, of which included; Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal. William fulfilled a life-long dream by becoming an airline pilot when he joined Atlas Airlines as a co-pilot on a 747. This is a position he held until his illness grounded him in 2017.

William is survived by his Parents, Mary and Dr. Leonard Fisher of Niles and brother, Brian (Kim) Fisher of Buchanan.