Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services

04/11/2026

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04/10/2026

Delores Genieva Curran, 95, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2026, surrounded by her four daughters.

She was born on February 9, 1931, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, grace, and
deep devotion to those she loved. Delores had a kind and caring nature...

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04/09/2026

Today we want to recognize someone who means so much to all of us at Brown Funeral Home — Ron Lehman.

Ron will be taking a leave of absence to focus on his health, and we want him to know just how deeply he is appreciated by our staff, the families we serve, and this community. His kindness, dedication, and steady presence have made a lasting impact here.

Ron, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery. We look forward to welcoming you back when you’re ready.

Thank you to Iron Shoe Distillery for hosting this get well soon party!

04/08/2026

Marlene Donaghe Kime, 82, of Niles Michigan died March 28, 2026, after a brief illness.

Marlene was born 6/21/43 to Leroy and Ruth (Parker) Holtz and lived in Niles her entire life where she raised her daughter Lisa with her first husband Jim Donaghe.

She held several positions in ba...

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04/07/2026

Cody Lee Pierson, 35, of Niles, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2026.

Cody was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose kindness, humor, and steady presence touched everyone who knew him. He was a proud husband to Karli Pierson and a loving father to his two children, Kyn...

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04/07/2026

Timothy Craig Smith, age 57, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Niles, Michigan, suddenly, of natural causes. He was born on October 2, 1968, in Niles, Michigan, and lived his life with a steady spirit, a generous heart, and a quiet strength that touched those who knew h...

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04/06/2026

Lorelei Joann Smith, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 01, 2026, in Niles, Michigan surrounded by her loving family.

Lorelei was born on August 10, 1939 in City, State to the late Myrle B. Grubbs and Ardene (Angle) Grubbs.

Along with her parents, Lorelei was preceded in death by he...

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04/06/2026

Phyllis Lyle Rogers, 93, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Buchanan, Michigan.

Phyllis was born on September 20, 1932 in Niles, Michigan to the late Carl E. Hess and Helena (Young) Hess.

In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband of many yea...

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04/06/2026

William Frances White Jr, 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana.
Bill was born on August 8, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William Frances White Sr. and Patricia M. (Littlejohn) Horvath.
Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Cand...

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04/06/2026

Mark Alan McDonald, 63, of Niles, Michigan, passed away on April 4, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mark is survived by his parents, David McDonald and Helen (Dunham) Hartley; his children, Dalton McDonald, William Totten, Josh McDonald, Jeremy McDonald, an...

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04/03/2026

Elizabeth Lynn “Betsy” Waltman, born June 20, 1954, in Arlington, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Betsy leaves behind a legacy measured not only in ribbons and accomplishments, but in lives shaped, confidence built, and generations brough...

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04/03/2026

Mary Ellen is lovingly remembered by her three children: Alan (Cathy) Wood, Mark Wood, and Sue Sutherland (Scott). She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Sarah (Ryan Skinner and a cherished great-grandmother to Elijah, Jude, Norah, and Griffin Skinner. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, ...

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