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Thomas W. Evans

November 19, 2021 Obituaries

Thomas W. Evans of Berrien Springs, passed away November 17 after a long illness.  He was 72. Tom graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1967 and from Eastern Michigan University in 1973, with a degree in geography. He had worked for various companies, most recently in retail sales, retiring in 2011.... ...Read Full Story

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Richard James Holcomb

November 18, 2021 Obituaries

Rich was a loving partner, devoted father and friend to many with an amazing sense of humor and one-of-a-kind personality. He will be fondly remembered for his warm hugs, quick wit and ability to make others laugh. Although he could be a bit mischievous at times, he lived life to the fullest. Rich graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1996 and went on to study at Southwestern Michigan University, for theater. Rich lived between Michigan and Colorado over the years. While living in Colorado, Rich was an accomplished raft guide, a job he truly enjoyed. Most recently he was enjoying life with his partner, Kendra at their Henstooth Homestead. It’s here he could be himself, truly creating something out of nothing. Growing sweet corn and fruit trees, building a sauna and cold smoker, keeping honey bees and maintaining the property.  Rich’s creativity was reflected in everything he touched including his woodworking and welding. He loved the outdoors and could often be found fishing, hunting and camping. Making homemade maple syrup was his craft and something he always looked forward to. Rich will be deeply missed by his loving daughters, the pride and joy of his life, and the many people who had the pleasure of knowing him.... ...Read Full Story

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Richard Lee Fedore

November 17, 2021 Obituaries
Richard L. Fedore Jr., 65, of Niles, passed away suddenly, of natural causes on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
He was born on November 4, 1956 to Richard L. Sr. and Patricia J. (Ward) Fedore.
Dick was a 1975 graduate of Niles High School and served in the U. S. Army. He was known to be a great provider for his family and believed in giving a hard day’s work. He had been employed at Wolohan Lumber in Niles and Federal Group in Mishawaka. He most recently worked and retired from Enviroclean where he was a supervisor working in public schools.
He enjoyed time fishing, especially with his sons. Dick was an avid football fan always paying attention to the Chiefs and University of Michigan. He looked forward to watching UFC fights, playing catch with his kids, scrapping metal and working odd jobs. Dick spent a few of his growing years in Brussels where he traveled with the Champion Baseball League throughout Europe while attending the International School of Brussels. Dick was a private pilot and enjoyed flying with his father in their Cessna plane for many years and attending air shows. Dick was an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed a variety of music. He never met a stranger and was a magnet, always having the gift of drawing people to him. Dick’s most valuable quality was his love for his family and his integrity, always being a man of his word.
Dick was preceded in death by his father, Richard L. Fedore Sr. and brother-in-law, Denny Hatch.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Fedore of Niles; children, Tania (Travis) Meyers of Niles, Travis (Lori) Fedore of Berrien Springs, Justin Fedore (April Hamilton) of Niles, Brett Fedore of Niles and Nick (Kara) Fedore of Gallatin, Tennessee; thirteen grandchildren, Courtney Meyers (Casey Burandt), Mallory Meyers, Abbie Polly, Landon Fedore, Jaiden Fedore, Kayden Fedore, Koltyn Fedore, Kate Fedore, Kyler Fedore, Keegan Fedore, Grayson Avery, Eva Fedore and Hunter Fedore; a great-grandson, Waylon Burandt; siblings, Debbie Hatch of Niles, Sherry (Mike) Fedor of North Carolina, Jackie (Chuck) Foghino of Niles and Mike (Sarah) Fedore of Niles as well as a host of adoring nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a time of visitation to begin at 10:00 a.m.
An interment will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made in care of his family.
Condolences and memories may be left for Dick’s family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.

Public Visitation

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main St.
Niles, Michigan, United States
(269) 683-1155
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, November 20, 2021
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521 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-1155
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Doyle Lee Harpole

November 17, 2021 Obituaries
Doyle L. Harpole, 75, of Niles, peacefully passed away at home on November 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Manchester, Tennessee on September 16, 1946, to the late John and Myrtle (Elrod) Harpole. Doyle was a man whose heart was bigger than his chest. Giving a piece of himself to everyone he cared about wasn’t a chore to him, it was just who he was. Doyle grew up with both of his parents and six other siblings. Family was important to him from the time he was born, until the time he passed away. He was a man that saw the big picture; it wasn’t about the things he had, although he loved his Toyota Tacoma, but the relationships he developed throughout his life. After graduating from high school, Doyle spent a little bit of time at college, but eventually joined the United States Army. After being honorably discharged he found himself working as a maintenance supervisor for the French Paper Company. The years he spent working for the paper mill taught him more than he could ever imagine. By the time he retired he knew how to fix every machine in the building, made a lifetime full of friends, and developed skills that helped him in his hobbies outside of work. With a little bit of time and effort he could fix, adjust, and put anything back together. He was especially known for his home-made tackle boxes, swings, and fishing lures made of squirrel tales. Doyle, also known as “Redneck” took an interest in hunting, fishing, and alcohol production. He had a homemade cocktail that he named “Redneck Juice.” If anyone ever had the chance of tasting this special beverage, they would know with a small sip that it wasn’t just juice. Spending a lot of time in Tennessee it was only natural that he was a die-hard Tennessee football fan. Doyle left an incredible legacy behind and will be dearly missed by his family, which was anybody he was friends with, and his community.
Doyle is preceded in death by both of his parents, John and Myrtle (Elrod) Harpole; and four of his siblings, Oliver Harpole, Gary Harpole, Jimmy Harpole, and Ronnie Harpole.
He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah (Dash) Harpole of Niles; his children, John (Tiffney) Harpole of Huntington, Indiana, Doyle (Jacquelyn) of LaPaz, Indiana, Michael (Beth) Bailey of Granger, Indiana, Brian (Sherri) Bailey of South Bend, Indiana, Lori (Brent) Long of Goshen, Indiana; two of his siblings, Ralph Harpole and Teresa Earl; twenty-one grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; the Wolkens family, who he held very close to his heart; and many other family members and friends.
A public visitation will be held at the Brown Funeral Home on Monday, November 22 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959 or to Amvets Post 1978, 1117 E. Bertrand Road, Niles, MI 49120.

Public Visitation

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday, November 22, 2021
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-1155
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Jean M. Virgil

November 17, 2021 Obituaries

Jean M. Virgil (Martin), 87, of Bridgman, went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services. A private memorial service will take place at a later date with burial being held at Oakside Cemetery in Zephyrhills, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to Community of Christ Church, c/o Pastor Lewis Lambert, 2761 Kaiser Rd., Galien MI, 49113. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.... ...Read Full Story

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Mother Bertha (Flake) Seats

November 16, 2021 Obituaries
Mother Bertha (Flake) Seats was born on November 26, 1931, in Cedar Grove, Tennessee, to Asberry and Laura (Kirby) Flake. She attended the Cedar Grove School System. She was saved and healed from leukemia in 1941, at the age of nine years old, when her brother, then Elder Dennis Flake of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, stopped to visit her on his way to the Church of God in Christ International Convocation in Memphis, Tennessee. He told her that even if the Lord didn’t heal her, she needed to be saved. As many have heard her testimony, the Lord filled her with the Holy Ghost that day, and although Mother’s doctors told her parents that she had only a few days to live, God delayed that diagnosis for 80 years.... ...Read Full Story

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Carol Bosler

November 16, 2021 Obituaries
Carol Bosler Age 62 November 11, 2021. Beloved wife of Chuck. Dear mother of Andrew (Alisha) of Slidell, LA, and Philip (Alexis) of Kalamazoo, MI. Loving grandmother of Jillian, Jacob, Landon, Charles, and Elizabeth. Beloved daughter of Mary Louise and the late Robert Stauffer. Sister of John (Michelle) Stauffer of Grand Rapids, MI, Tom (Elizabeth) Stauffer of Glendale, CA, and Brian (Lisa) Stauffer of Creston, CA.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Niles with Pastor Christopher Mergener officiating. A visitation will be held in the chapel of the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friends and family will also be welcome to join in a time to celebrate Carol’s life in the church parlor following services.
Memorial contributions may be made in care of the First Presbyterian Church Foundation at 13 S. Fourth Street, Niles, Michigan 49120.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.

Visitation

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday, November 18, 2021
First Presbyterian Church
13 S. 4th Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
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