Mary Allene Green
Sept. 25, 1934-May 18, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 6:25 am Friday, May 18, 2018

Mary Allene Green, 83, passed away May 15, 2018. Cruz Family Funeral Home, Osceola is handling arrangements. Please visit our website, CruzFamilyFH.com to view her full obituary and online video tribute or leave a condolence for her family.

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Mary Allene Green, age 83 of Niles, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Woodland Terrace of Niles.  Mary was born September 25, 1934 in Niles, Michigan to the late Marvin and Mable (Vickers) Mitchell.  On September 17, 1955, she married Bernard Green in Niles.  Bernard preceded her in death, passing away in April of 1993.

Surviving are her children, Bob Green and his wife Linda of Niles, and Barb Stitt and her husband Bob of Cassopolis.  Also surviving are her grandchildren Tim Ruff and his wife Kris, Ryan Haines, and Matthew Haines.  Mary is also survived by her great grandchildren Payton Ruff, Joseph Neal, Tina Neal, and Gabriel Ruff.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Friday, May 18, 2018 at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola.  Friends and family will gather for a graveside service at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles where Mary will be laid to rest by her husband Bernard.

Mary was employed for many years in the Accounts Payable department of Clarke Food Service in South Bend before retiring at the age of 65.  Following her retirement, she spent the next 12 years volunteering at Lakeland Hospital.  She also enjoyed watching cooking shows on television.  Most of all, Mary loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She will be dearly missed, but her memory will remain in the hearts of those left behind.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Hospice at Home, Caring Circle of Lakeland Hospital. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to light a virtual candle in her memory, please follow the links provided on the "Tribute Wall" tab above. 

Jochem, Marcille
May 14, 1941 - Dec. 18, 2017

Steven E. Barnes
Sept. 15, 1945 – April 9, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:04 am Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Steven E. Barnes, 72, passed away at 1 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Steve was born on Sept. 15, 1945, in South Bend, to the late Edwin and Geraldine (Chase) Barnes.

Steven E. Barnes

On April 7, 2001, Steve married Kathy (Dumond) she survives along with his children, Jason (Amy) Barnes, and Michael (Stephanie) Barnes; grandchildren, Alexandra Barnes, Quinn Barnes, Alex Barnes, Veronica Carter, and Jeffery Fuller; sister, Beverly (Ray) Wallace; step-sons, John (Elsie) DuMond, Pete (Heidi) Dumond, and Andy (Krissy) Dumond; and step-grandchildren, Alecxis, Spencer, Marisa, and Charlise.

Steve honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a Records Engineer for the City of Niles. Steve and Kathy traveled to all of the lighthouses in the Lower Peninsula, he enjoyed traveling and golfing. He loved spending time with his family and his church family.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, in the 1st Church of God, 33180 US 12 Niles, MI 49120, where family and friends may gather beginning at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will take place at Silverbrook Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date. Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Niles is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the 1st Church of God.

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

Lloyd B. Barnes, of Niles
May 11, 1925 — April 27, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:25 am Wednesday, May 2, 2018

May 11, 1925 — April 27, 2018

Lloyd B. Barnes, 92, of Niles, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 27, 2018, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 11, 1925, in Niles, to the late Basil L. and Hazel (Bolton) Barnes.

After graduating high school, Lloyd enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly for several years. On Sept. 7, 1946, Lloyd married Margaret Louise Orrick at a ceremony in Niles. Louise preceded him in death in 2011, nearly 65 years after the couple wed.

Lloyd worked for Conrail and as a carpenter with Local 413 in South Bend, Indiana, for many years. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 26.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother and four sisters.

Lloyd is survived by his children, Gale Barnes — Deitrich of Niles; Steven Barnes of Niles; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A private burial was held at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Full Military Honors were rendered by the U.S. Navy and the American Legion Post 51.

Memories of Lloyd may be shared with his family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Richard "Dickie" Misner Jr.
May 09, 1948 - April 26, 2018

Richard “Dickie” Misner, Jr., 69, originally of Niles, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in New Carlisle, Indiana. He was born on Mother’s Day on May 9, 1948 in Niles, Michigan to the late Richard and MaryLou (Lucker) Misner.

Though born with cerebral palsy and needing complete care, Richard was fully and faithfully loved by his family, and he was steadfastly cared for by his parents until he was 62 years of age – at which time their health issues prevented them from performing the physical care that he needed. Richard was certainly not without his passions, he enjoyed listening to hours and hours of country and western music, amassing quite a collection of records, cassettes and CDs. He could often be heard singing along and at times making up comical lyrics of his own. Richard Sr. had built Dickie many work tables through the years where he loved to pass time sawing wood with his coping saws to be used as kindling for their woodstove. This allowed many father and son trips to the lumberyard to purchase 1” x 3” boards. In the afternoons, he would often tenderheartedly ask to be wheeled next to his mother, MaryLou, while she watched her shows and would often request that they pray together - and for years the trio made a nightly trip into town for dinner. Dickie meant the world to Richard and MaryLou, and they worried a great deal about the time coming when they couldn’t be there to care for him, but they eventually found compassionate helpers to care for Dickie as their health declined.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Misner, Sr. and MaryLou Misner. With deep sadness and fondest memories, he is survived by sister, Linda (Paul) Wogatzke of New Carlisle, Indiana; niece, Angela (Keith) Knight of Granger; nephew, Paul Wogatzke, Jr. of Niles; and great nephews, Tyler and Nicholas Knight.

Richard Jr. will be honored in a private family ceremony, officiated by Rev. Michael Sirovica of the New Apostolic Church, Niles, Michigan, then escorted to his final resting place at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.

http://www.hovenfunerals.com/obituary/richard-dickie-misner-jr

Margaret Laura Peterson, of Niles
Dec. 10, 1920 – May 21, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 7:45 am Thursday, May 24, 2018

Dec. 10, 1920 – May 21, 2018

Margaret Laura Peterson, 97, of Niles, died peacefully at 9:45 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Cass County Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis, following an extended illness

She was born on Dec. 10, 1920, in New York City, New York to the Rev. Ralph L. and Laura E. (Laberteaux) Peterson, Sr., and came to Niles in 1927 from Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended the South Bend (Indiana) College of Commerce, and was first employed at the Bendix Corporation in South Bend for several years. In 1947, she came to work in the offices of the Niles Community Schools serving as secretary to the superintendent for 39 years before her retirement in 1986.

Margaret Laura Peterson

Margaret was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, and was instrumental in restoring the Ferry Street School to its original condition so that generations of students would be able to experience the early years of schooling. She knitted hundreds of pairs of mittens which were distributed throughout the school system to be given to students as needed.

Her nieces and nephews will always fondly remember her as “Aunt Margaret.” Many of them hold memories for all the trips she took them on, her homemade pizza, bowls of ice cream topped with chocolate and butterscotch, and learning how to drive with a clutch pedal in her manual transmission car. Aunt Margaret loved each and every niece and nephew unconditionally, and was always available for support and encouragement. She constantly gave of herself, and helped them all in various ways.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her brothers and their wives, Ralph L. (Elizabeth) Peterson, Jr., Paul (Sally) Peterson, Charles (Lorraine) Peterson, Ted (Helen) Peterson, and John Peterson.

Surviving family includes 14 nieces and nephews and 20 great-nieces and nephews.

The family of Margaret Peterson will gather privately on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at her grave in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles to honor her life and share memories. Contributions in memory of Margaret may be made to the Niles District Library, 620 East Main Street, Niles, Michigan 49120; nileslibrary.com in honor of her many contributions to the library, and many hours of reading to children. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home in Niles, Michigan. Online condolences may be left at:

halbritterwickens.com.