A graveside service for Debra Louise Lewis will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

There will be no visitation.

Arrangements were made by Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.

Barbara Hentsch, 71
Aug. 29, 1938 — July 17, 2010

Barbara Alene (Uselton) Hentsch, 71, of Niles passed away on Saturday, July, 17, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

On Aug. 29, 1938 Barbara was born to Dolphus and Adelaide (Freeze) Uselton.

After graduating from Niles High School Class of 1957, Barbara fell in love with Wayne Hentsch.  At a ceremony at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Sept. 24, 1960 they wed.

Barbara loved to work with her hands, whether inside or outdoors. She was known for her perennial garden and has even been featured several times in the Niles Daily Star. Barbara was also very talented with quilting and sewing and was a part of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Sewing Group. Barbara was a faithful and devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for more than 50 years. She loved her savior and enjoyed reading her Bible and was faithful to the end. A fabulous homemaker, Barbara was known for her cooking and baking. Wayne and Barbara also loved to travel together and Maine was a favorite destination of Barbara’s.

She is preceded by her parents and three sisters: June Wiseman, Wilma Roush and Lila Conrad.

Surviving Barbara is her husband, Wayne Hentsch; her son, Stephen Hentsch, of Edwardsburg; a granddaughter, Amanda Hentsch, of Muskegon, Mich.; her two brothers, Donald (Charlotte) Uselton, of Niles, Kenneth Uselton, of Mishawaka; and a sister, Sue (Richard) Rossow, of Union, Mich.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Barbara’s memory may do so to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1340 Sycamore St., Niles, MI 49120 or to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

Visitation for Barbara will be Tuesday, July 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home with the service on Wednesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 11 a.m with Pastor Carl Basset officiating.

An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Online condolences, photos or messages can be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

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

Jack Quick, 59
May 25, 1951 — July 22, 2010

Jack L. Quick, 59, of Niles died at 6:06 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born May 25, 1951 in Niles to Gordon C. and Virginia E. (Ovington) Quick. He graduated from Buchanan High School in 1970, and lived in this area all of his life. He was employed at Simplicity Pattern Co. in Niles for 36 years, retiring in 2005.

Jack was a member of Fairland Christian Church, Niles, where he served as a deacon, missions treasurer and Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed playing sports on church leagues and coaching teams on which his sons played. He was a fan of the University of Notre Dame, the Colts, the Cubs and the Lakers, and he was a devoted patriot, being proud to be an American.

On June 24, 1972 in Buchanan, he married Kristy Marie “Kris” Stefani, who survives. Also surviving are their children and grandchildren, Dr. Ben Quick (Dr. Isabel Cabarcas-Quick), of Fort Worth, Texas, and their son, Christian, and Dr. Brian (Cindi) Quick, of Monticello, Ill., and their sons, Maddux and Gehrig; Jack’s brothers, Steve (Linda) Quick, of Galien and Joe (Donna) Quick, of Buchanan; and Kris’s brother, Mike Stefani, of Newport, Mich.

The funeral service for Jack L. Quick will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010 at Fairland Christian Church, Niles with Don Fleischmann of the church officiating.

Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.

Contributions in memory of Jack may be made to Fairland Christian Church or to the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home, c/o Fairland Christian Chruch, or to the Michiana Christian Service Camp.

Brenda Wogoman
Feb. 20, 1961 — July 24, 2010

Brenda Jean Wogoman, 49, of 2365 South Redbud Trail, Niles died at 1:04 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph of natural causes.

She was born Feb. 29, 1961 in Berrien Center. She was a lifetime area resident.

Brenda was employed at Bear Cove Resort in Buchanan. She enjoyed her grandchildren, family and friends; riding Harleys with her husband; and swimming, cooking and gardening.

She married Robert Wogoman on Aug. 11, 1994 in Spearfish, S.D.

She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Niles; mother, Florence Bush, of Niles; sons, Jerry Bush, of Niles and Jarrid Wogoman, of Arizona; daughters, Roberta Hibbard, of Washington and Dacia Bush, of Buchanan; grandchildren, Ananaya, Corbyn, Brayden, Erica and Christina; brothers, Bernard “Ted” (Tammy) Bush, of Niles and Richard (Kathy) Bush, of Mishawaka; and sister, Star Nelson, of Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard “Bud” Bush.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2010 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan with the Rev. Starley Baker of Full Gospel Assembly in Berrien Springs officiating.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29 at Hoven Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to her husband, Bob Wogoman.

Niles Daily Star, Published 10:21pm Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Arelia Hodges, 87
July 11, 1923 — Aug. 1, 2010

The Rev. Michael Graham, 65
June 13, 1945 — Aug. 1, 2010

The Rev. Michael “Wayne” Graham, 65, of Chicago Road, Niles died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Mich. following a brief illness.

The Rev. Graham was born June 13, 1945 in Niles to Joseph and Martha Graham. He lived here all his life, graduated from Niles High School and attended Ferris State University. He retired from Buchanan Community Schools and previously served as an officer of the Michigan State Police at the post in New Buffalo, Mich.

The Rev. Graham was the pastor at Abundant Life Fellowship in South Bend. He was also involved in syndicated radio ministries including “One on One” and “Gospel Classics,” some of which were broadcast from the WNIL radio studio in Niles. These shows broadcast across the country and Europe, and won national awards. He was also able to promote independent artists through the shows.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles and walking at Madeline Bertrand Park, where he knew all the staff. He loved his old-time radio programs collection.

On April 9, 1977 in Niles, he married the former Kathy Lou Brodersen, who survives. He is also survived by Kathy’s sisters, Sue (Gary) Shelton, of Jones, Mich., Sharon (Pastor Larry) Lovell, of Vernon, Texas and Karen Tolliver, of Dowagiac; three nieces; three nephews; nine great-nephews; and three great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his half-brother, Wally Bowerman and great-nephew, Jamie Deuel, who died in 1975.

Funeral services for the Rev. Michael “Wayne” Graham will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Assistant Pastor Dave Spurlock of Abundant Life Fellowship officiating.

Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of the Rev. Graham may be made to Madeline Bertrand Park or Lakeland Hospice, St. Joseph.