Shirley Elaine Kloko, 89, of Niles
Sept. 26, 1924 — Nov. 5, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:00am Thursday, November 7, 2013

Shirley Elaine Kloko, age 89 of Niles, Michigan died on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 26, 1924 in Niles to Charles & Elsie (Beringer) Dreibelbis.

Shirley graduated from Niles High School in 1942 and attended Hope Community Church in Niles.

On Sept. 6, 1947 she married Dale Richard Kloko, he preceded her in death on July 3, 2000. She was also preceded in death by daughter Karen Waldron, who died in 1993, a son, David Kloko, who died in December of 2011, and grandson, Erik Bartel, who also died in 2011 and a brother, Charles Dreibelbis.

Shirley is survived by daughter Cheryl (& Terry) Bartel of Fredonia, Wisconsin and son Dik (& Lucy) Kloko of Kalamazoo, Michigan, grandson Michal Kloko and granddaughter Marisa (& Aaron) Childers and great-granddaughter Isabelle.

Funeral services for Shirley Elaine Kloko will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Pastor Jeffery L. Whittaker of the Michiana Christian Embassy officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 at the funeral home.

Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to Dr. Michael Seward of Christian Blind Mission, International-Greenville, South Carolina.

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Rose M. Warner-Sebert, 84, of Niles
April 12, 1929 — Nov. 1, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 11:04pm Monday, November 4, 2013

Rose M. Warner-Sebert, 84, of Niles passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 at her home.

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Rose was born on April 12, 1929 to Salvatore and Antonia Murabito in Chicago, IL. On December 8, 1973 Rose married John Sebert.
She is survived by her children; Virgil (Phyllis) Warner of Niles, Catherine (Al) Syrette of Buchanan, Sam (Carolyn) Warner of Murray, Kentucky, Judith (Jim) Denno of Niles, Sandra “Warner” Goodman of Niles, Curtis (Lita) Warner of Murray, Kentucky, and David (Linda) Warner of Muncie, Indiana, one sister Marie (John) Fowler of Florida, 17 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Rose is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband John Sebert.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Hoven Funeral Home with visitation one hour before the service and Pastor Leonard Bailey from the Church of the Nazarene in Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com

Richard E. Phillips, 83, of Niles
Feb. 28, 1930 — Nov. 2, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 7:28pm Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Richard E. Phillips, age 83 years of Niles, Michigan passed away with his daughters Carol Jean Beavo and Tamela Phillips at his bedside at 12:58 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at the Lakeland Specialty Hospital in Berrien Center, Michigan following an extended illness.

Prior to his retirement Richard was employed as a manager at the former MAB Store and also at the former National Food Store in Niles.

Richard enjoyed painting, woodworking and gardening. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a member of American Legion Post #26 in Niles, and of the Barron Lake Association.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Phillips on Nov. 10, 2009.

No public services will be offered. Burial was completed at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Contributions in memory of Richard may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Ida May Sherman, 78, of Niles
May 15, 1935 —  October 30, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:13pm Sunday, November 3, 2013

Ida May Sherman, 78, of Niles, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2013 with her family surrounding her, following a lengthy illness.
Ida was born to the late Russell and Violet (Ickes) Myers in Sidman, Pennsylvania on May 15, 1935.
After graduating from high school, Ida wed Gene Sherman on June 20, 1953 in Pennsylvania.
She was an avid quilter and belonged to several quilting groups in the area. Ida also loved to go antiquing and there wasn’t a garage sale around that didn’t beckon her to stop. Love of family coursed through every fiber of Ida’s being; her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild knew no limits to Ida’s love. Always a happy person, Ida was always smiling.
Preceding Ida in death are her parents and a brother Neil Myers.
She is survived by her husband Gene of Niles, her three sons; Russell Sherman of Bradenton, Fla., Ronald (Ruth) Sherman, of West Bloomfield, Mich. and Robert (Keely Weir) Sherman of Mishawaka, Ind., her six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She will also be missed by her sister, Judy Slonac of Pennsylvania, and her two brothers David (Marge) Myers of Illinois and Bill (Carol) Myers of Pennsylvania.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Ida can be made to American Kidney Foundation 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
A time of visitation for Ida will be at Brown Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. with the funeral service Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Niles. Ida will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Linda Cox, 66, of Niles
March 23, 1947 — Oct. 22, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 7:52am Friday, October 25, 2013

Linda Cox, 66, of Niles passed away at Lakeland Hospital in Niles on October 22, 2013 with her family by her side.

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She was born to the late Beckham and Gertrude (Wallen) Vanderpool in Garrett, Kentucky on March 23, 1947.

Linda married Robert Cox at a ceremony in Niles, Michigan on July 7, 1984.

A woman who enjoyed the simple things in life, Linda loved raising her birds, enjoyed gardening and making crafts.

She was preceded in passing by her parents, her husband, and five brothers; Glenn Vanderpool, David Vanderpool, Bruce Vanderpool, Everett Vanderpool, and James Vanderpool.

She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Melinda Corroto and her son, John Jordan both of Niles. She is also survived by her sister Juanita Salisbury of Jackson, Michigan and brother Charles (Brenda) Vanderpool of Litchfield, Michigan.

Services for Linda will be Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10 o’clock in the morning with visitation beginning one hour prior. Services will be held at Brown Funeral Home.

Condolences, photos, and memories can be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home.

Bobby Wayne Quick, 60, of Niles
Sept. 18, 1953-Nov. 11, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:24am Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Bobby Wayne Quick, age 60 years of Niles died at 12:07 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at the Regional Burn Center at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. following an accident.

He was born on Sept. 18, 1953 in Gideon, Missouri to Elgy R. and Eva Joyce (Williams) Quick. As a two year-old, he came with his parents to Niles, and was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived there the rest of his life.

He was a heavy equipment operator, first employed at Jim Bennick’s, and then at Selge Construction, and retired from the City of Buchanan.

Bobby always enjoyed owning and riding horses, and kept his own stable. He also enjoyed vegetable gardening, and was a fan of the University of Notre Dame football team.

Surviving family includes his mother, Eva Joyce Quick of Niles; and his sisters, Sheila (Terry) Humphrey of Niles, Patrician (Mark) McCready of Granger, Indiana, and Robin (Mike) McKeel of Niles; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elgy Quick.

The funeral service for Bobby Wayne Quick will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Don Fleischman of Fairland Christian Church in Niles officiating. Committal will follow at the Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Bobby may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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