Nov. 8, 1917 - Jan. 11, 2013

NILES, Mich. — Raymond L. Pedersen, 95, of Niles, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at West Woods of Niles.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Lauritz Pedersen; his wife, Pauline Pedersen; his two brothers, George and Phillip Pedersen; and his three sisters, Harriet, Marsha and Marion. He is survived by his daughter, Deanna (Lorell) Nihart of Elkhart, Ind.; two grandchildren, Steven and Paul Nelson of Elkhart; sister in-law Mary Pedersen of Niles; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Cosperville Cemetery in Wawaka, Ind.

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice at Home Inc. of Buchanan.

Hoven Funeral Home Inc. of Buchanan is handling arrangements for the family.

"