Larry L. Griffith, 74
Oct. 25, 1938-Jan. 16, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 4:17pm Thursday, January 17, 2013

Larry L. Griffith, 74, of Fifth Street in Niles, Mich., died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at Cass County Medical Care Facility following an extended illness.

He was born on Oct. 25, 1938 in Niles to Murrel A. and Ruth Kathryn (Asmus) Griffith. He graduated from Niles High School in 1956, and then entered the United States Air Force.  He worked for Englewood Electrical Supply in South Bend, Ind. He was a licensed amateur radio operator and was proud of his involvement in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Niles, where he had been a Deacon. He was also very involved with the Senior Center in Niles.

Surviving family includes his brother Robert Louis (& Elaine) Griffith of Niles; niece Christine (& Dennis) Kuemin, nephew Timothy Griffith, both of Niles; and his grand-nephews Brian (& Melody) Kuemin of Cassopolis, Tony (& Brandy) Kuemin of Niles, and Duane (& Marlena) Kuemin of Mishawaka, Ind.

The funeral service for Larry Griffith will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Niles with the Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence of the church officiating. Committal will follow at the Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.  Contributions in memory of Larry may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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John Robert Porsoska, 87

Niles Daily Star, Published 6:03pm Tuesday, January 22, 2013

John Robert Porsoska, 87, of Niles, passed away Jan. 7, 2013 of natural causes.  Hoven Funeral Home, Inc. of Buchanan is handling arrangements for the family.

Lodner C. Phillips, 78
March 19, 1934-Jan. 23, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 12:59pm Thursday, January 24, 2013

Lodner C. Phillips, 78, of Niles, Mich., died at 2:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Ind., of injuries suffered in a fall on Jan. 14.

Phillips

He was born on March 19, 1934 in Niles to Laudner C. and Dorothy Marie (Anderson) Phillips, and was graduated from Niles High School in 1951.  He was employed at the former Thornton Electric in Niles for many years, and retired from the Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance agency in Cassopolis.

Lodner was a member of the First Baptist Church in Niles.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially working in his yard, fishing, and hunting.  He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.  He had a great love of military history, was a fan of the History Channel on television, and was always interested in learning more.

On Aug. 30, 1952 he married the former Juanita Schrader at a beautiful ceremony in her parents’ yard.  They celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding last year.

Surviving family includes his wife, Juanita Phillips, and their children, Vickie (& Mick) Kidwell of Niles and Patrick (& Jody) Phillips of Edwardsburg, Mich.; grandchildren, Michael W. (& Kellie) Kidwell, Adam (& Hannah) Kidwell, Kyle Kidwell, Ryan P. (& Karen) Phillips, Julianne Phillips, and Alexandra Phillips; great-grandchildren, Raegan Joanne Kidwell and Cameron Michael Kidwell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and by a sister, Patricia Kemp.

The funeral service for Lodner Phillips will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Niles with the Rev. Jim Wing of the church officiating.  Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.  Contributions in memory of Lodner may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1446 East Main Street, Niles, Michigan  49120.

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Robert Loren Enos, 90
Jan. 29, 1922- Dec. 19, 2012

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:59pm Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Robert Loren Enos, 90, a resident of Niles for the past 12 years, passed away at 6:37 a.m. in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012.  Robert was born in Kinderhook on Jan. 29, 1922, the third child of Howard R.  and Myrtle B. Peppers Enos.

On May 5, 1944, Robert married R. Lucille Wilson in Greensboro, N.C. They spent nearly 64 years together before Lucille passed away on Dec. 18, 2007. The couple lived in Coldwater, Michigan for 54 years prior to moving to Niles in October 2000.

Robert achieved the ranking of S/SGT during World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 5th Bomb Group in the Pacific. He was extremely proud of his military service as well as his 48 years of employment with the Quality Springs-Kuhlman in Coldwater as a sample spring maker.

Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife, his parents and his brothers, Alvin, Franklin, Leo and Marvin and his only sister, Gladys.  He is survived by brothers Howard, of Ionia, Earl (and Marilyn), of Newago, and Lawrence Dean (and Sandy) of Corinth, Mass.; daughters Ann (and Thomas) Rasler, of Niles, and Marcia (andWilliam) Pechota of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Heather-Anne Rhodes, Ginger-Lee (and Todd) Leahy, Joseph Pechota and Mikal Pechota; great-grandchildren, Austin and Alexis Rhodes,  Gavin and Bella Rasler, Kylee Leahy and Emma Pechota.

The family will gather privately for services.  Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery next to Lucille with full military honors. The family of Robert Enos would like to thank Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive, Suite 120, Portage, Michigan 49024, where memorial contributions may be sent. www.halbritterfunerals.com

Susann Schultz, 69
Jan. 6, 1943-Oct. 23, 2012

Niles Daily Star published 9:10pm Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Susann Schultz, 69, of South Bend, formerly of Niles died on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Hospice House, South Bend following an extended illness.

Susann Schultz

She was born Jan. 6, 1943 in Niles to Donald Roy and Betty Lou (Harger) Zimmerman and was a lifetime area resident. She enjoyed playing bingo and the slot machines.  She was married to Chester Schultz, who preceded her in death.

Surviving children include son, Donald (Robin) Schultz of Mishawaka; daughters, Vicky (Leroy, II) Johnson of South Bend and Lisa Dew of South Bend; grandchildren, Chris and James Dew, Michael Schultz and Jessica Johnson; and two great-grandchildren, Arabella Robin Schultz and Kobe Dew. Susann is also survived by four brothers, Bill (Wilma) Zimmerman of Niles, Dan Zimmerman of Edwardsburg, David (Cecil) Zimmerman of Mishawaka and Dale (Doreen) Zimmerman of Granger; and a sister, Linda (Tom) Mason of South Bend.

Services for Susann Schultz will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles with Rev. Harry L. Clark of Saint John’s United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour before services on Friday at the funeral home.

The family will host a luncheon following services at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Office Lounge on Twelfth Street, Mishawaka.

Contributions in memory of Susann may be made to Hospice House.

Robert Allen Frame, 51
Nov. 12, 1961-Jan. 28, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published 3:49pm Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Robert Allen Frame, 51, of Niles, died at 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at his home, unexpectedly but of natural causes.

He was born on Nov. 12, 1961, in Niles to Robert Earl and Patricia Ann (Treiber) Frame.

He graduated from Niles High School and lived here all of his life. He served in the U.S. Air Force during peacetime. He was employed at the former Tyler Refrigeration in Niles for 21 years, and then after it closed has been employed at the Modineer Company in Niles.

Allen was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Church in Niles. He enjoyed off-roading with the Redbud Fourwheel club and had taken his modified Jeep to the Moab, Utah, four-wheel trails.

He played darts in area taverns and bowled on area leagues.

Surviving family includes his parents, Bob and Pat Frame, of Niles; his sister, Tammy R. Frame, of Niles; and his canine companion, Heidi.

Graveside services for Robert Allen Frame will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles with the Rev. Edward H. Slate of Faith United Methodist Church in Buchanan officiating and will conclude with the Veteran’s Flag Presentation and “Taps.”

Contributions in memory of Allen may be made ton the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan, 641 South Crystal Ave., Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022.

Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. www.halbritterfunerals.com