Eva Vianna Larson, 89
March 20, 1923-March 3, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 1:16pm Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Eva Larson, 89, of Niles, passed away in her home Sunday evening, with her daughter by her side, following an extended illness.

Eva was born and raised in Valparaiso, IN., the oldest daughter of Helen (Schwartz) and William Brown. She is survived by siblings Florence (Weedie) Brown and Wallace Brown. She was predeceased by brothers Alvin, Bill and Charlie, sister Marilyn and her parents.

Eva came to Niles in 1945 when she wed Keith R. Larson. They celebrated 65 years of marriage prior to Keith’s passing in early 2011.  She is survived by her children; Jack (Diane) Larson, Ed (Marge) Larson, Margaret Larson and Larry (Jeanine) Larson. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Cassandra, Stephen, Geoffrey, Todd, Heather and Amy as well as 11 great-grandchildren.

As a young woman Eva worked, among other things, as a telephone operator; however once her children arrived, she was a devoted and active homemaker. She was greatly involved in the lives and activities of her family and travelled extensively to share special events with her children and their families.

She was a founding member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles and served the Church in various capacities through the years including as a CCD teacher, Eucharistic minister, a member of the Christian Mother’s group and as a funeral dinner volunteer. Eva was also an original member of the Homemaker’s Club of Niles and continued to meet monthly for lunch with “the club gals” until her health prevented it. She was a dedicated volunteer at Pawating/Lakeland Hospital in Niles amassing over 8500 hours during her tenure with the majority of those coming in the surgery waiting room where she was the volunteer chairperson for many years.

Eva’s family would like to thank the entire staff of Hospice at Home of Saint Joseph for the guidance, kindness and care they provided to Mom as she completed her journey. We especially want to recognize Sara, Amanda and Jackie for being there to assist, answer questions and provide support no matter the hour. In lieu of flowers we request that memorial donations be made to Hospice at Home 4025 Health Park Lane, Saint Joseph, MI 49085.

The family would also like to thank Brother Dennis Meyers of St. Mark Church for his support, spiritual care and guidance during Mom’s confinement.

The Funeral service for Eva Larson will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church 3 North 19th St. Niles, MI on Thursday March 7th at 3 PM with visitation at the Church beginning at 1 PM.

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

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

Terrance W. Goodman, 59

Niles Daily Star, Published 3:14pm Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Terrance W. Goodman, 59, formerly of Niles, Mich., died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 in Burbank, Calif., following an extended illness.

Arrangements are being made at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

Scott Shearer, 50
May 8, 1962-March 9, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published online  6:02pm Sunday, March 10, 2013

Scott J. Shearer, 50,  of Niles, died at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Riveridge Manor in Niles following a brief illness.

He was born on May 8, 1962, in Niles to James Eugene Shearer and Shirley

Surviving family includes his mother, Shirley Shearer and his father, James Shearer, both of Niles; a sister, Kim (and Kevin) Shelton; an uncle, Dennis Ingleright, and nephew, James Nichols; and many cousins.

The funeral service for Scott Shearer will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Halbritter

Funeral Home in Niles with the Rev. Randy Pearman of Bethel Baptist Church in Niles officiating. Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Scott will be missed by family and all who got to know him.

www.halbritterfunerals.com

Olive Jeanette Line, 95
March 6, 1918-March 12, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 1:21pm Thursday, March 14, 2013

Olive Jeanette Line, 95, of South 36th Street, South Bend died on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Kindred Healthcare in South Bend following a brief illness.  She was born March 6, 1918 in Battle Creek, Mich., to Floyd & Eva (Brockman) Adams.  On Nov. 16, 1939 in South Bend she married Arthur A. Line, who preceded her in death in 1985.

Line

Olive graduated from Niles High School and was a book keeper for the A&P grocery store and Bookout Furniture & Appliances in Niles.  She enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing.

Olive is survived by two daughters; Marvelyn Berlincourt of Mishawaka and Carol (& Dan) Draper of South Bend, four grandchildren; Lisa Berlincourt, Shelley Berlincourt, Kent Berlincourt and Todd Draper and great-grandchildren; Keegan & Darrian Berlincourt.  She is also survived by her sister; Barbara (& Johnnie) Rodebush of Niles and brother-in-law Bill Lingerfelt of Niles, as well as 26 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, brothers; Delbert Adams, Donald Adams, Kermit Adams, Robert Adams and Damon Adams and sisters; Yvonne Brady and Sharon Lingerfelt.

The funeral service for Olive Jeanette Line will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles with members of the family officiating.  Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m.on Friday, March 15, at the funeral home.

Donations in memory of Olive may be made to the organization of choice.

Virginia Ellen Crawford, 90
April 23, 1922-March 12, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 1:20pm Thursday, March 14, 2013

Virginia Ellen Crawford, 90, of May Street, Edwardsburg, Mich., died on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Riveridge Manor following an illness.  She was born April 23, 1922 in Niles.  On April 24, 1942 in South Bend she married Richard Crawford, he preceded her in death in 2001.

Virginia was a lifetime Niles resident.  She retired after 45 years of service to Simplicity Pattern Company in Niles.

Virginia is survived by her son Dennis Crawford of Flemington, N.J. and her daughter Alice O’Connor of Traverse City, Mich.  Also surviving are four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and sisters; Lillian Campbell, Phyllis Burney and Maxine Okonski, all of Niles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, mother Dorothy Webber and brother Vern Webber.

Funeral services for Virginia Ellen Crawford will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 16 at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles with Rev. Cathi Huvaere of Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles officiating.  Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friend one hour before services at the funeral home.

Donations in memory of Virginia may be made to John Hopkins University (ATTN: Eline Delman-Neuropathology, 720 Rutland Avenue, Ross 558, Baltimore, MD 21205).

www.halbritterfunerals.com

Margaret E. Stanley

Nov. 26, 1920 - Mar. 13, 2013
EDWARDSBURG - Margaret E. Stanley, 92 years old, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed to her rest March 13, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, IN, after a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1920 in Milton Township, rural Niles, MI, the daughter of Frank and Mary Ellen (Innus) Evers, and has lived in Niles and Edwardsburg most of her life. Margaret was very active in her life. After graduation she worked in Niles for the French Paper Mill during the 1940's. Later she was employed in Food Services for the Dowagiac, MI school system and then at the Edwardsburg Schools, and became Supervisor of the Food Services. She had a 'passion' for politics, the Republican Party. She served as Jefferson Township Treasurer in Cass County for over ten years. She became an officer in the Republican Party and served her county well. She was named 'Republican of the Year' in 2007 in Cass County and was honored with a dinner. Margaret was married January 29, 1949 in Niles, MI to Clifford E. Stanley, and he passed on June 17, 1995. Surviving are their children, Gerald R. 'Jerry' (Ellen) Stanley of Osceola, IN and John David Stanley of Corvallis, OR. There are two grandsons, Gerald R. Stanley of Ft. Collins, CO and Mark Allen Stanley of Jemez Springs, NM. Family who have passed are her husband, her parents, and her brothers, Norman Burch, George Burch, Charles Burch and Gordon Burch. Family and friends may gather at the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, 26863 West Main Street (US-12), Edwardsburg, on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 PM. The Service of Remembrance will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Rd., Edwardsburg, of which she was a member. Officiating will be Rev Jeff Reese, pastor of the church. Interment will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery of Niles, MI, where she will be laid to rest by her beloved husband, Clifford. Memorial donations may be directed to the Edwardsburg Food Pantry, 69941 Elkhart Road, Edwardsburg, Michigan. Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg, MI.

From www.legacy.com as Published in South Bend Tribune on March 16, 2013