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Obituaries

Lois Freske

August 26 1929 – November 15, 2024 Lois Eunice Freske, 95 of Niles, died Friday, November 15 at Westwoods of Niles. Lois was born August ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 29, 2024 10:21 am

Obituaries

Wayne Hentsch

February 5, 1935 – November 21, 2024 Wayne William Hentsch, 89, of Niles passed away on Thursday November 21, 2024 after a sudden decline related ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 29, 2024 10:11 am

Obituaries

Dathel Duffel

March 12, 1942 – November 20, 2024 Dathel Louise (Baker) Duffel, 82, of Niles, Michigan, formerly of Berrien Springs, MI. went home to be with ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 29, 2024 9:53 am

Obituaries

Philip Crawford

March 16, 1941 – November 23, 2024 Philip Henry Crawford, 83, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 29, 2024 9:49 am

Obituaries

Arthur Middleton

July 26, 1935 – November 19, 2024 Arthur E. Middleton, 89, of Dowagiac, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 19, 2024, at Cass County Medical ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 29, 2024 9:04 am

News Main

SMC cross country champions reunite

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College celebrated the 1974 cross country team Saturday, winners of the second of three straight national titles. The Roadrunners’ 44 team ... Read more

by Submitted, Monday, November 25, 2024 1:42 pm

Obituaries

George Bergman

George Arvid “Doc” Bergman, DVM, 93, long time veterinarian of Cassopolis, died peacefully at home November 13, 2024 at the age of 93, after a ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 22, 2024 8:42 am

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Timothy Smith

December 4, 1953 – November 12, 2024 Timothy Harold Smith, aged 70, passed away on November 12, 2024. Born on December 4, 1953, Tim grew ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 22, 2024 8:34 am

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Bonnie Verkinder

December 16, 1924 – November 15, 2024 Bonnie Jean Verkinder, age 99, of Palos Park, Il, formerly of Sister Lakes, MI, and the South Chicago ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 22, 2024 7:50 am

Obituaries

Sharon Evans

December 6, 1949 – November 17, 2024 Sharon Kay Evans, 74, of Vandalia, died peacefully Sunday, November 17, 2024, in the comfort of her family’s ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 22, 2024 5:38 am

Berrien County

United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Rake a Difference event serves 330+ seniors

BERRIEN COUNTY — On Thursday, Nov. 14, teams from all over Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren county took their rakes, gloves, and rain gear to ... Read more

by Submitted, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:55 pm

Obituaries

Richard Worley Sr.

September 23, 1964 – November 10, 2024 Richard “Rick” Allen Worley Sr., age 60, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Rick ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 15, 2024 7:13 am

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Donald McAbee

November 5, 1940 – November 10, 2024 It is with a very heavy heart we share the passing of Donald (Don) H. McAbee of Edwardsburg, ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 15, 2024 7:06 am

Obituaries

Jean McHenry

August 8, 1925 – November 8, 2024 How does a family write down in the few lines of a printed obituary 99 years of a ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 15, 2024 6:56 am

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Amanda Slusher

March 24, 1968 – November 11, 2024 Amanda Jeannette Slusher, age 56, of Vandalia, died peacefully Monday November 11, 2024 in the comfort of her ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 15, 2024 6:53 am

Obituaries

Marjorie Aldrich

May 22, 1928 – November 11, 2024 Marjorie Gertrude Aldrich, formerly of Buchanan, MI, born on May 22, 1928, in La Porte, IN, was a ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 15, 2024 6:44 am

Obituaries

Betty Ackerman

October 7, 1928 – October 28, 2024 Betty Lou Ackerman, age 96, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. Her life began October 7, 1928 in ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, November 15, 2024 5:12 am

Community News

US-12 and M-51 rebuilding in Niles draws to a close

COLOMA — A year of detours and lane closures, and several years of planning culminated in the new intersection of US-12 and M-51 in Niles. ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:04 am

Dowagiac

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Janice Starling, Justus Gage Elementary

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader Publications will publish a weekly spotlight featuring ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:49 am

News

Alyse Koss becomes first NJCAA women’s wrestler in Michigan

DOWAGIAC — Alyse Koss, formerly of Portage Northern High School and current Southwestern Michigan College student, has signed her NJCAA Letter of Intent to wrestle ... Read more

by Submitted, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:45 am

Business

Decorate Dowagiac close to fundraising goal

DOWAGIAC — With support from community businesses and many individuals, the Decorate Dowagiac committee is nearing the completion of its first funding goal.  The committee’s ... Read more

by Submitted, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:43 pm

Business

Wings Etc. locations to offer free entrée on Veterans Day to honor military service

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Monday, Nov. 11, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub will offer a free entrée, valued up to $13.99, to all active-duty personnel ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:25 pm

Obituaries

Jack Amundsen

Jack Harry Amundsen died peacefully at his home in assisted living in Vero Beach Florida on November 4, 2024, at the age of 90. Jack ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:17 am

Obituaries

Richard Hebron

November 17, 1964 -November 3, 2024 Richard Randolph Hebron, 59, of Vandalia, died peacefully Sunday evening, November 3, 2024 in the comfort of his family’s ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:08 am

Obituaries

Lawanda May

March 4, 1948 – October 14, 2024 Lawanda May, 76, of Cassopolis, died peacefully in her residence Monday October 14, 2024. Her life began March ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, November 7, 2024 8:52 am

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