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02/26/2026

Jeffery Robert Steele, 59, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Niles, Michigan.

Jeff was born on June 17, 1966 in Niles, Michigan to the late Dianna Lynn (Mohr) Tucker.

Left to cherish the memory of Jeff is his loving wife, Kimberly (Klingerman) Steele; children, Miya (Court...

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02/26/2026

Devon Edward Brady, 34, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Niles, Michigan.

Devon was born on March 6, 1991, in Berrien Center, Michigan, to Richard Edward Burger Jr. and Stacy Lynette (Brady) Mitchell.

Devon was preceded in death by his father, Richard Edward Burger Jr.; ...

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02/25/2026

Betty was the 8th child of Paul and Margaret Ash and traveled this mighty river of life for 77 years, until February 21, 2026, when at 6:44 A.M., a messenger from “Him who doeth all things well” silently entered her home and triumphantly bore away all that was immortal of Betty Lou Ash.

She ...

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02/24/2026

A complete obituary will appear soon.

Lorraine Rose Dembinski, a beacon of love and kindness, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on February 23, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00a.m. with Fa...

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02/24/2026

Doris Elaine McCombs, 93, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home of 63 years, on February 20, 2026, with family members present. Born in Detroit on July 13, 1932, Doris was the 2nd of 3 daughters born to the late Elsa (Kollbrunner) and Clifford Pike.

She attended school in b...

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02/22/2026

Dona Elaine Katharina Maxfield, aged 66, a cherished educator, devoted wife, and loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in St. Joe, Michigan. Born in Lampertheim, Germany, on January 19, 1960, Dona was the beloved daughter of Donald Flenner Sr. and the late Selma...

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02/20/2026

John Patterson Meyer, 76, of Niles, Michigan, passed away on February 5, 2026.

John leaves behind his wife of fifty-six years, Diane (Holloway) Meyer; a son, Steven Michael Meyer; a sister, Linda (Robert) Brooks; and his grandchildren, Melena Meyer, Brayden Meyer, Ava Meyer, Aubrey Meyer, an...

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02/18/2026

Christine J. Sheldon, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 7, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on April 21, 1955, in Niles, Michigan, Christine's life was a testament to the power of caring and the joy of simple pleasures. Her journey began as the cherished...

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02/18/2026

Trenda Lee Thompson, a loving and giving woman of love and compassion to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, after an extended illness, in Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Trenda was born on March 13, 1958, to the late James Thompson Sr. and Mae Oma (Nicks) ...

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02/17/2026

We would like to wish Laurie Thompson Vergon a very happy birthday and recognize her for over a decade of service towards our families here at Brown Funeral Home.

Thank you for the compassion, care, and commitment you bring each and every day!

02/16/2026

Finally at rest, Gerry Ann passed away quietly in her home in Niles, Michigan, with her husband, Jim, by her side as always.

She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Phillip and Elsie (Roelandts) Fowler and a home full of kids including her brothers, Frederick (Helen), Robert (Carole), LeRoy (...

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