Louis "Ray" Pease
Dec. 20, 1923-Dec. 28, 1998

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 30, 1998, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Louis R. "Ray" Pease, 75, 2001 South Thirteenth Street, Niles, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by Mr. Kendall Krause, a friend of the family.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Pease died Monday t 2:15 a.m. at Lakeland Continuing Care Center, Berrien Center, following a brief illness.

He was born Dec. 20, 1923 in Truman, Ark. He had lived in this area most of his life.

On Sept. 6, 1947, in South Bend, Ind., he married the former Eleanore B. Adrysiak, who preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 1979.

He retired in 1986 as an employee of Washoe County, Nev. He had also been employed as an assessor, builder, realtor, and contractor.

Pease enjoyed travelling in the United States and visiting family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Pease, and a sister, Cathy Whitaker.

Surviving family includes a son, David Pease of Houghton Lake; two daughters, Carol Eull of Niles and Melissa Pease of Grass Valley, Calif.; four brothers, John Pease of Niles, Homer Pease of Niles, Dudley Pease of Baldwin and James Pease of Dowagiac; and two sisters, Louise Wanko of Niles and Muriel Swierz of Plam Harbor, Fla.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services at Halbritter Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home.

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Mr. Louis R. ''Ray'' Pease, 75, of 2001 S. Thirteenth Street, Niles, Mich., died following a brief illness at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28,  1998 at Lakeland Continuing Care Center - Berrien Center, Mich.

Mr. Pease was born on Dec. 20, 1923, at Truman, Ark., to John Lester and Kate (Varble) Pease, and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a well-known housebuilding contractor, and had also been a Realtor and an Assessor. He was retired in 1986 as an Assessor for Washoe County, Nev.

He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, and enjoyed visiting family and friends.

On Sept. 6, 1947, in South Bend, Ind., he was married to the former Eleanore B. Andrysiak, who preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 1979. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Pease; and by a sister, Cathy Whitaker.

Surviving family includes their son, David Pease of Houghton Lake, Mich.; two daughters, Carol Eull of Niles and Melissa Pease of Grass Valley, Calif.; three grandchildren; four brothers, John Pease and Homer Pease, both of Niles, Dudley Pease of Baldwin, Mich., and James Pease of Dowagiac, Mich.; and two sisters, Louise Wanko of Niles and Muriel Swierz of Palm Harbor, Fla.

Funeral services for Louis Ray Pease will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with Mr. Kendall Krause, a friend of the family officiating. Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Pease may be made to Hospice at Home.

Sara Pawlak
Oct. 23, 1979-June 1, 2002

Sara Mary Ann Pawlak, 22, of 929 South 3rd Street, Niles, Mich., died late Saturday, June 1, 2002, from injuries suffered in an ATV accident on Third Street.

She was born on October 23, 1979, in South Bend, Ind., to Patricia (Clark) and Robert Pawlak who survive. Also surviving are a brother, Troy Pawlak of Niles; and her grandparents, Ann and Leonard Clark of Tennessee.

She was employed at the Dental Center of South Bend and the Pancake House in Roseland.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, Niles, with Dr. William Sanders of First United Methodist Church of Buchanan officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Pifer-Smith Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to American Dental Association.  

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Patrick K. Patterson
March 7, 1933-June 3, 2005

Patrick Kelton Patterson, 72, of Fair Oaks North, Niles, Mich., died following an extended illness at 6:50 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005 in his home.

He was born on March 7, 1933, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to S.J. Patterson Sr. and Archie Lucille (White) Patterson. Patrick had lived in Niles since 1956, coming from Lepanto, Arkansas.

On April 9, 1956, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, he married Peggy L. (Timbs) Patterson, who survives. Mr. Patterson is also survived by two sons, Ken Patterson of Niles and Patrick John Patterson of Rowlett, Texas; a daughter, Patty Lou Britton of Parchment, Michigan; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; six sisters, Mildred Ophelia Marshall of Lepanto, Arkansas, Margie Rachel Guidry of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Patsy Ruth Sumerall of Nacogdoches, Texas, Vonnie Annette Colon of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Juanita Mills of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Beverly Ann Benedikt of Nuevo, California; and by four brothers, James Aubrey Patterson of Columbus, Mississippi, Jimmie Bernard Patterson of Niles, William Floyd Patterson of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Troy Mitchell Patterson of Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by one brother, S.J. Patterson Jr.

Funeral service for Patrick Kelton Patterson will be held in Halbritter Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday, June 6, with Pastor Terry Colby of Bethel Baptist Church and Rev. Alan Poage of Niles officiating. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, where full military rites will be performed by the Buchanan American Legion Post #51. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Deaf Association or to Hospice at Home.

Dorothy Parnell
Feb. 16, 1913-March 2, 2008

Dorothy F. (Morgridge) Parnell, 95, of Birch Lake View Drive, Vandalia, passed away in her home Sunday, March 2, 2008, with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born in Cassopolis, MI, on February 16, 1913, to the late William and Carrie (Montgomery) Morgridge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Parnell Sr. in 1996, a sister, Louise (Sid) Skellenger; and aunt, Frankie (Harry) Hoover.

After graduating from Niles High School. Dorothy went on to attend Western Michigan University where she received her master’s degree in music and a minor in English. On June 27, 1942. Dorothy wed the love of her life, John Parnell Sr., at a beautiful ceremony in Niles.

In her free time. Dorothy loved spending time at Birch Lake and being in the outdoors. She spent much of her time gardening, bird watching, rock collecting, studying entomology and photography. Being a leader for the local 4-H and Girl and Boy Scouts was also on her agenda since she had four children. Dorothy was also a past member of the Garden Club and the YSDA. She was very active in the community and, with John, enjoyed throwing get togethers for her friends. She was also a very active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Niles where she played the organ for over 20 years.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Jeanne Marable of Phoenix, John Parnell Jr. of Cincinnati, OH, Richard “Dick” Parnell of Stowe, OH, and Kathy (Ron) Niezgodski of South Bend, IN; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008, in the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Niles from 10 a.m. to noon, with her funeral following at noon. Pastor Emmett Kadwell will be officiating. Dorothy will be interred at Silverbrook Cemetery, also in Niles.

Donations may be made in Dorothy’s Memory to the Wesley United Methodist church. Those wishing to leave condolences, a member or a photo for the family may so at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.  

Gloria Parker-Arrick
Oct. 1, 1928-Feb. 18, 2008

Gloria Ann (Bryant) Parker-Arrick, 79, of Niles, died in Lakeland Hospital, Niles on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Gloria was born on October 1, 1928, to the late Lloyd and Lucille (Canada) Bryant in Boone County, Indiana. She was one of four children growing up in the Bryant household.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack Parker in 1983 and her husband, Richard Arrick in 1999.  Gloria is survived by her children, Steven (Karen) Parker of Smyrna, TN, Mary (Woody) Dilts of Sugar Grove, Il, Jerry Parker of Greenwood, IN, and Mark (Stacey) Parker of Granger, IN; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, brother, Richard (Pat) Bryant of Orlando, FL, and sisters, Rose (Don) Mittan of New Mexico and Janet (Gayle) Meeks of Clive, OH.

A time of visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2008, form 6 to 8 p.m. in Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Niles, where her services will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Pastor Kyle Gardner will be officiating. Gloria will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery next to her husband, Jack.

Memorial donations may be made in Gloria’s name to the American Cancer Society.Condolences, Memories and photos may be left for the family at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.  

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Robert A. Parker
March 20, 1930-January 20, 1995

Robert A. Parker, 64, of 1139 Shady Shore Drive, Niles,  died of natural causes at 1:25 a.m.  Jan. 20, 1995, Friday in his home. He retired in 1994 after years as a Conrail foreman. He also was a trucker for 16 years at Kawneer Co. He was born March 20, 1930, in Niles, and was a lifelong resident. On Aug. 26, 1961, in Niles, he married Doris Swartz. She survives with a daughter, Annette Crouch of Niles; two grandsons; two sisters, Patricia Webb of Niles and Charlotte Beal of Bonnie, Ill.; and three brothers, Raymond Jr., Ralph ''Pork'' and Richard, all of Niles. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean War and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Barron Lake Association, American Legion LaRue Messenger Post 26, Buchanan Moose Lodge, chairman of the former Kawneer Credit Union, and president of Kawneer Union Allied Industrial Workers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Pifer-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery where military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion LaRue Messenger, Post 26. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Brandywine Bambino Baseball, Hospice at Home-Cass County or the church.