Lawrence “Larry” E. Anderson, of Niles
Jan. 31, 1943 — March 10, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:20 am Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Lawrence “Larry” E. Anderson, 75, of Niles, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Larry was born on Jan. 31, 1943, to the late Ralph and Maxine Anderson.

Lawrence “Larry” E. Anderson, 75, of Niles

After graduating from high school Larry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. When he returned home he began to work for National Standard. On June 18, 1966, Larry wed the love of his life, Sue Palmer, at a ceremony in Niles. The two went on to raise their two sons and, after 34 years of employment at National Standard, Larry retired when the plant was bought out. Not being one to sit idle Larry went and got a job at Buchanan Respiratory Home Care and later to FabCo where he retired a second time after serving several years as a Quality Control Supervisor.

Larry was known for his generosity. He always helped out others. He helped others not out of obligation but out of care. Seeing others succeed made him happy. Larry was also an avid fisherman, a hobby he took pleasure in sharing with his grandchildren. When Larry’s grandchildren came into his life he was thrilled to be able to teach them everything he knew. Larry and Sue often took their grandchildren camping. Being an outdoorsman Larry also had over 15 birdfeeders at his home so even when he was indoors he could enjoy nature.

As a member of Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church, Larry helped run the food pantry. He was so wonderful with the public that it was inevitable that he worked as the Intake Coordinator and met with many of the families coming in; he thoroughly enjoyed this.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Anderson and Maxine Jacobs.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sue Anderson; children, Mark Anderson and Matthew (Laurie Breneman) Anderson, both of Niles; grandchildren, Robert Anderson and Caitlyn Anderson, both of Niles; siblings, Kevin (Dorothy) Jacobs of Tyner, Indiana, Nancy (Jim) Hollis of Mayo, Florida, Rebecca (Tim) Boyle of Vero Beach, Florida; and many extended family members and close friends.

A time of visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. Funeral service to honor Larry’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church, located at 68961 Lake St., Edwardsburg. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

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.

John F. “Jack” Young, Jr., of Niles
Sept. 19, 1930 – Feb. 27, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:27 am Thursday, March 1, 2018 

John F. “Jack” Young, Jr., after a long illness, died at his home in Niles on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at the age of 87 years.

John F. “Jack” Young, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Judy (Pritchard) Young; his daughter, Margaret Susan and her husband, Tom of Tucson, Arizona; his granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth of Dallas, Texas; and his sister, Mary McKee of Harbor Springs, Michigan. Jack also has several nieces and nephews. His brother’s children include Cary, Fred, John, Robert, and Bonnie. His sister’s children include Cary, Mary Helen, and Heath.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, Jack F. Young; his mother, Carribel (Schmidt) Young Henderson; and his brother, Frederick G. Young.

Jack was born on Sept. 19, 1930. He graduated from Niles High School in 1949. His college education included Western Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame. When he returned from the Korean War, he was employed by the Berrien County Road Commission. After marriage in October of 1959, he went back to school to obtain his master’s degree and began teaching history in Buchanan High School. He retired from teaching history at Niles High School in 1992.

Jack’s service will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home in Niles with Daniel R. Stenberg, Ph.D. conducting the services. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service. Burial will be private, on Monday, at the Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Online condolences may be left at: halbritterwickens.com

Lillian Judy, of Niles
Aug. 22, 1926 — March 5, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:07 am Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Aug. 22, 1926 — March 5, 2018

Lillian Judy, 91, of Niles, died peacefully at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, with her family gathered around at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on Aug. 22, 1926, in Trilby, Florida, to Alex Carl and Ethel Mae (Levins) Williams. She was raised in Oklahoma and settled in Niles – in her current house – in 1947.

Lillian Judy

She served as a waitress at several of Niles’ prominent restaurants including Ralph Laverty’s Mural Lounge at Fifth and Wayne Streets, the Pickwick Club upstairs in the Niles Daily Star building and Someplace Else on South 11th Street, all now only memories.

Lillian had been a founding member of the Bethel Baptist Church, and was currently a member of Beacon Baptist Church, both in Niles. She loved the Lord, served the church as a Sunday School teacher and carried home-cooked meals to folks who were homebound. She was well-known for her kitchen skills, her family enjoying everything that she prepared, and especially her fried chicken.

On March 16, 1947, in Lakeland, Florida she married Franklin W. Judy with whom she celebrated the 29th anniversary of their wedding before his death on Oct. 11, 1976.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, and by all 11 of her husband’s siblings.

Surviving family includes her children, Connie Deutscher of Stevensville, Michigan, Franklin R. Judy of Niles, and Deborah (& William) Carpenter of Allegan, Michigan; grandchildren, Amber Judy, Elisha (Jason) Messner, Matthew Carpenter, and Talia Beverly; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Lillian Judy will be at 2  p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home, 615 East Main Street, Niles, with Pastor Michael Harris of Beacon Baptist Church officiating. Committal will follow at the Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Lillian may be made to Beacon Baptist Church, 2522 South Fifteenth Street, Niles, Michigan, 49120. Online condolences may be left at: halbritterwickens.com.

Shirley Killarney, of Niles
May 31, 1924 — March 12, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 7:50 am Thursday, March 15, 2018

May 31, 1924 — March 12, 2018

Shirley Killarney, 93, of Niles, passed away at her residence, with her husband by her side on Monday, March 12, 2018.

She was born on May 31, 1924, in Niles to the late Carl and Lena (Doehrer) Evick. On June 21, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Niles she married Howard Killarney.

Shirley Killarney

Shirley belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed needlework, crocheting, quilting, canning, cooking and baking, reading, crossword puzzles, and most of all spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; great-grandson, Timothy Oates; brothers, Melvin and Clayton Evick; sister-in-law, Kathy Evick; niece, Sharon Evick; in-laws, Carney and Marie Long and Vincent Killarney.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Howard B. Killarney of Niles; her children, Susan (Richard) Oates, Patricia (Ronald) Hatcher, Michael (Beverly) Killarney, and Rebecca Killarney; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, Richard (Helen) Evick; sister-in-law, Margaret Evick.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018, at Brown Funeral Home with a time of visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Visiting Angels and Heartland Hospice for their care of Shirley.

Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to Salvation Army of Niles or Heartland Hospice of Kalamazoo.

Condolences and memories of Shirley may be left for her family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Leona “Lee” J. Lancaster, of Niles
Oct. 13, 1943 — March 4, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:00 am Thursday, March 8, 2018

Oct. 13, 1943 — March 4, 2018

Leona “Lee” J. Lancaster, 74, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at The Center for Hospice in South Bend.

Lee was born on Oct. 13, 1943, in Springfield to the late, Vyrl D. and Gracie (Jepma) Clark.

Leona “Lee” J. Lancaster

Lee married the love of her life, Willie on Feb. 22, 1964, at a ceremony on the McClelland AFB in California. Throughout their 54 years of marriage they traveled to 49 of the 50 states, and all over Europe. Lee enjoyed wildlife of all types, including camping and fishing, to caring for all of God’s little creature’s. She loved to socialize with her neighbors and spending time with her family.

Lee is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Lancaster of Niles; sons, Joe D. (Tina) Lancaster of Grayling, Michigan; Terry L. (Tami) Lancaster of Franklin, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law, Deborah Lancaster; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother, Delmar (Becky) Clark of Nevada; and a sister, Juanita (Al) Lee of Niles; along with a large extended family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 12, at the Niles First Church of God, 33180 US 12, with Rev. Robert Jackson officiating. Atime of visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Leona may do so to the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend or to the Niles First Church of God.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Leia AnnMarie McGee, of Niles
Feb. 4, 2017 — March 19, 2018

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:27 am Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Feb. 4, 2017 — March 19, 2018

Leia AnnMarie McGee, 1, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly at Lakeland Hospital in Niles on Monday, March 19, 2018.

Leia was born on Feb. 4, 2017, to Kyle McGee and Shayla Lemna in South Bend, Indiana.

Leia AnnMarie McGee

Leia is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Willis and Virginia Lemna.

She is survived by her parents, Kyle and Shayla; siblings, Kayleigh McGee, Addison McGee, Mia’lee Lemna and Eli’jah Lemna; maternal grandparents, Yolanda Lemna and Kent Lemna; paternal grandma, Dawn Hojara; great granparents Robert and Phyllis Grice and Janice and John Emery; and countless extended family members.

A time of visitation will be held on from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles, with a closing prayer at 1 p.m.

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