All Obituaries

John Sigmund Koziel, age 86, of Bridgman, died peacefully Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by his children. His life began on April 12, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois and was born to Sigmund and Angeline Koziel. He married Thelma Pauline Traxler June 23, 1956 at Saint John Kanty Catholic Church in Rolling Prairie, Indiana.  After sixty-four years of marriage, she preceded him in death March 1, 2021.       John worked at Weldun International in Bridgman for...

Willie James White, Jr., age 74, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, October 13, 2021. His life began February 15, 1947 in Camden, Mississippi, the oldest son of seven children born to Willie James, Sr. and Ora Dee White.  He married Tereasa McGee September 8, 1967 in Jones, Michigan. Willie enjoyed fishing, having coffee at McDonald’s, and talking to anyone.  Willie never met a stranger.  He also enjoyed going to the casino.  Willie will be greatly missed...

Nancy Ann Miles, age 72, of Three Oaks, left this world Thursday, October 7, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Her life began June 13, 1949 in Michigan City, Indiana, one of three girls born to Alfred and Marjorie Siuda.  She married James W. Miles, Sr. May 27, 1967 in Three Oaks, Michigan.    Nancy was an extremely hard-working woman, but her favorite job was caring for her family.  She was also a strong willed and strong minded woman.  She enjoyed watching her...

James “Jim” Murray, age 73, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Monday, September 27, 2021, at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville with his loving wife, Nita, and brother, Darrell, and several family members by his side. His life began September 21, 1948, in Michigan City, Indiana, born to Glen and Emily (Eggert) Murray. He married Nita Sue Zboril February 12, 1983, in her parent’s, Leonard and Joyce Zboril, home in Union Pier, Michigan. “Murray”...

Sally Mae Closson, age 81, died peacefully, two days shy of her eighty-second birthday, in the comfort of her daughters’ presence. Her life began September 25, 1939 in Dowagiac, Michigan, the older of two children born to Harmon and Helen Ferguson.  She married James Thomas Closson September 9, 1962 in Dowagiac, Michigan.  After fifty-three years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 2016.             Sally was the...

Harriet Leah Strieter, age 87, of LaPorte, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Her life began February 25, 1934 in Knoxville, Iowa, born to Harry “Bop” and Eyeleen Clemens. Everyone that knew Harriet loved her. She was kind, compassionate, and knew how to make people laugh and feel special. She took the time to listen and gave great advice. Harriet had a heart of gold and loved her family beyond measure. Truly a one-of-a-kind lady. Harriet was full of life; from the time...

Dollie Marie Beard, age 72, of Cassopolis, formerly of Lansing, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, September 22, 2021, just four days before her seventy-third birthday. Her life began September 26, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan, born to Kenneth and Esther Breauther. She married Robert Lee Beard September 6, 1967 in Holt, Michigan.                 Dollie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was...

Barbara Lou Conrad, age 85, of Cassopolis, died at home, Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Her life began July 20, 1936 in Elkhart, Indiana, the third of four children born to Howard and Ruby Berger.  She married Herbert Ray Conrad February 26, 1954 in Elkhart, Indiana.  After sixty-one years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 2015.                  Barbara looked forward to spending time with her...

Nancy Lee Smith, age 78, of Cassopolis, died peacefully at home, Sunday, September 19, 2021. Her life began June 29, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan, the only child of Harry and Genevra Smith. She married Michael John Mahoney July 8, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois.             Nancy will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Michael Mahoney of Cassopolis; three children, Kathleen...

Louis Jay Mack, age 95, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Saturday, September 18, 2021. His life began February 26, 1926 in Coldwater, Michigan, the oldest of five children born to Lloyd and Louise Mack.  He married Betty Louise Thrams June 8, 1946 in Coldwater, Michigan.  After more than seventy-five years of marriage, she preceded him in death July 29, 2021.            Louis’ passion was his grandchildren, watching them...