Obituaries

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Carole Easton

January 21, 2022 Obituaries

Carole Sue Easton, age 69 years of Niles, Michigan, wife, mother, grandmother, camper, VW driver, and an aficionada of all things m&m died peacefully at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 with her family gathered around her bed at home following a brief illness.  Her family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff of Caring Circle Hospice at Home.... ...Read Full Story

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Lillian Clementine Clarke

January 20, 2022 Obituaries
Lillian C. Clarke made her heavenly transition on January 16, 2022 in South Haven, MI. At the age of 91, she lived a long life surrounded by loving family and friends. She was very tender, caring, and independent; and was never afraid to say exactly what was on her mind, as those who knew will readily attest to.... ...Read Full Story

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Merry Jo “Merry Jo” Siderits

January 19, 2022 Obituaries
Merry Jo Siderits, 81, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, January 18th, 2021, at Hanson Hospice, in Stevensville.
A Christmas miracle, Merry Jo was born on December 25, 1940, to the late Ivan and Betty (Wholford) Adams.
Merry Jo graduated from Niles High School, class of 1959. She married Wilbur D. Siderits and to that union a son, William D. Siderits was born. While the marriage ended, the couple remained friends. Merry Jo worked for Simplicity Pattern and retired from Packard Industries in 2005, where she had worked for over twenty-seven years. She was a member of the former Wesley United Methodist Church. Merry Jo has enjoyed time that she spent in her three-season room watching the deer, squirrels and feeding the birds. She also looked forward to quiet walks through the neighborhood, Sunday car rides, going out to dinner, and spending time on the boat, especially during fireworks. She was an avid Notre Dame Football fan and cherished every moment she could spend with her loved one, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Ivan Adams and Betty Haines and her sisters, Paula Szymczak, and Rebecca Bratton.
Merry Jo leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Robert Elrod of Niles; her son, William D. “Bill” Siderits of Shelbyville, Michigan; two grandchildren, Shaun (Kari) Siderits of Grand Rapids and William M. (Leah) Siderits of Niles; five great-grandchildren and another soon to arrive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a time of visitation to begin one hour prior. An interment will be held at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made in Merry Jo’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at 200 Turwill Lane Suite 6, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006.
Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.

Visitation

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Monday, January 24, 2022
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main St.
Niles, Michigan, United States
(269) 683-1155
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Funeral Service

1:00 pm
Monday, January 24, 2022
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-1155
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Interment

2:00 pm
Monday, January 24, 2022
Mission Hills Memorial Gardens
61453 M51
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-8333
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Laura Lavern Wright

January 19, 2022 Obituaries
Laura L. Wright, 88, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Chalet of Niles, following an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 521 E. Main St. Niles, burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends and family will gather for a time of visitation from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022, also at Brown Funeral Home.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Laura may do so to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1819 Oak St. Niles, Michigan 49120.
She taught us to enjoy today, as tomorrow is not a guarantee.
Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for Barbara at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Public Visitation

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main St.
Niles, Michigan, United States
(269) 683-1155
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Funeral Service

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-1155
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