In Memory
Niles Albert Stickler, Jr.
February 16, 1968 ~ October 27, 2025 (age 57)
Niles passed away peacefully in Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 27th with his beloved family by his side, due to an illness.
Niles was born to the union of Niles, Sr. and Linda Stickler. He was a lifelong resident of South Bend. He attended James Whitcomb Riley High School. After high school he was employed by MTE Truck & Trailor Repair, Action Machine, Metro Beverage and City of South Bend Street Department and the St. Joseph County Highway Department. In addition, to support his family he also worked part-time at the Ewing Cafe, Meanwhile/Heartland, Studes and Sports Page bartending or bouncing.
A few years after high school he married Kim Lampos with whom he had two children, later in life he divorced and remained single till his death. Niles was a fun and loving Father dedicated to his children. Niles loved being outdoors, camping and boating while hanging out with his family and many friends. He also liked going to concerts and going to local bars to watch bands play. But most of all he loved riding his Harley with his family and friends.
Niles is survived by his daughter, Devyn Stickler (Kevin Winger), of Walkerton, IN and his son, Niles Stickler III (Shauna Schuh), of South Bend, IN. He is also Papa to five beautiful granddaughters, Memphis Fry, Dakota McClain, Everlee Winger and Nova and Chevelle Stickler. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorene Taelman and Ginger (Tom) VanBergen, and by numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Niles Sr. and Linda Stickler, and by a brother, Jimmy Cole. Niles will be loved and missed forever in our hearts.
A celebration of Niles’ life will be held on November 14, 2025, from 6:00PM till?, with Minister Rabbott conducting a prayer service at 6:30PM with a dinner to follow at the VFW in North Liberty, IN located at 66992 Tamarack Road 46554. Cobb Funeral Home 3525 South Michigan Street South Bend, Indiana 46614 has helped the family with arrangements.
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