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Dennis Dryden

April 25, 2022 Obituaries
Dennis Dryden, 76, of Niles, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Hanson Hospice in Stevensville.
Clarence and Regina (Begin) Dryden were thrilled on August 3, 1945 when they welcomed their baby boy into their family in Detroit, Michigan.
After graduating Shaffer High School in 1965, Dennis continued his education at Northern Michigan University where he obtained his teaching degree, and probably of equal importance met his beloved, Jeanette St. Denis. They wed on August 16, 1969 and began a life that was to be filled with a vast array of experiences.
He was an educator who had the privilege of molding young minds in the Frankenmuth District, Bridgeport District, Berrien Springs District and most recently the Niles District. He served as the electronics department head, spearheaded and led with great success the VECA organization, and also served as a driver’s education instructor. Both he and Jeannette traveled to several different destinations in the Midwest with their RV, they loved to camp and frequently found time to visit the beautiful horse farms in Kentucky. Horse power was also a passion for him. He attended street rod shows in Arizona, California, and internationally to Cancun and Ireland.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette, his parents, his two brothers; Reginald and Donald Dryden, and his sister, Mary Manley.
Surviving Dennis are his two children, Andy (Amy) Dryden of Chicago, Matthew (Hope) Dryden of Moorsville, North Carolina, and his five grandchildren; Abigail, Jack, Grant, Aubrey, and Avery.
Visitation for Dennis will take place at Brown Funeral Home, on Thursday, April 28, 2022, 5 p.m. with the Recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church, at 1 p.m.
Those wishing to make a donation in honor of Dennis have been asked to consider St. Mary’s Christian Services Food Pantry, 322 Clay St, Niles, MI 49120 or St. Mary Catholic School, 217 S. Lincoln Ave, Niles, MI 49120.
While Dennis’ work here on Earth is done, the lives that he has touched will continue to have a ripple effect not only in the Niles community but to many others communities where he devoted years to shaping young minds.

Visitation for Dennis Dryden

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main St.
Niles, Michigan, United States
(269) 683-1155
Visitation

Mass of Christian Burial for Dennis Dryden

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Friday, April 29, 2022
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church
219 S. State Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
Mass of Christian Burial for Dennis Dryden
2:00 pm
Friday, April 29, 2022
Calvary Cemetery
W. Chicago Road
Niles, Michigan, United States
Interment at Calvary Cemetery for Dennis Dryden
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Mark Ross Hurray

April 25, 2022 Obituaries

Mark Ross Hurray, 65, of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away on April 12, 2022 after a short illness. Mark was born on April 19, 1956 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Dr. Joseph J. Hurray and Helen Ross Hurray. He attended St. Paul School and was a 1974 graduate of Salem High School. Mark graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1979 with a degree in Civil Engineering. His successful 40-year engineering career included positions at Northwest Airlines, HNTB Corporation and American Electric Power.... ...Read Full Story

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William Stanislawski

April 25, 2022 Obituaries
William (Bill) Stanislawski of Bangor, Michigan passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 in his home. He was born on March 28, 1951 in South Haven to Edwin and Dolores Stanislawski. On February 16, 1994 he was united in marriage to JoAnn Copeland in Belize.... ...Read Full Story

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Charles Wayne Allen

April 25, 2022 Obituaries

Charles “Wayne” Allen was born December 7th, 1956, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Frank & Violet Allen. At the age of 4, the family moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan where he grew up. He attended Benton Harbor High School. Wayne, as he is known to family & friends, loved art & driving nice cars. He also had a passion for fashion. He loved his children, grandchildren, & spending time with family. He passed away peacefully at his home on April 13th, 2022.... ...Read Full Story

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Nancy Lee Whetstone

April 22, 2022 Obituaries
Nancy L Whetstone, age 86, was welcomed home into the hand of the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana. She was a 1954 graduate of Berrien Springs High School. On August 6, 1955 she married Dale Whetstone, the love of her life. The couple met the summer of 1950 while attending the Berrien County Youth Fair.... ...Read Full Story

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Christine Nickens

April 22, 2022 Obituaries
Christine Marie Nickens was born September 6, 1968, to Robert and Shirley (Jackson) Nickens in Dowagiac. She passed away April 16, 2022 at her home. Christine attended and graduated from Dowagiac Union Schools. Christine was a hard worker, she was employed for many years at McDonalds in Dowagiac, along with other odd jobs she had over the years. Christine enjoyed movies, music, talking and hanging out with her many, many friends. She never met a stranger.... ...Read Full Story

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