Sierra Lyn Rhodes
Sierra Lyn Rhodes, 35 of Paw Paw, passed away in peace on Tuesday, January 18,2022 at home. Sierra was born in Kalamazoo, on June 25, 1986, The daughter of Bradley Rhodes and Susan Dent-Rhodes.... ...Read Full Story
Obituaries
Marguerite Brown
Margaret Marie “Marguerite” Brown of Niles, Michigan died peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow having achieved the remarkable age of one-hundred-one years.... ...Read Full Story
Carole Easton
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
Alan Dean Stewart, Sr.
Alan Dean Stewart, Sr., age 74, of Cassopolis, Michigan, died suddenly Thursday, January 20, 2022, in the comfort of his family’s presence.... ...Read Full Story
Jeffrey Lamar Deans
Jeffrey Lamar Deans, age 65, died peacefully Sunday, January 16, 2022, in the comfort of his family’s presence.... ...Read Full Story
George Hunt
George Hunt, 82, of Niles, passed away at home in Niles on Thursday, January 20, 2022. ... ...Read Full Story
Lucas Scott Zelmer
Lucas Scott Zelmer, 38, of Bridgman passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2022 at his home.... ...Read Full Story
Carlene Malin
Latricia Carlene Malin, 78, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph surrounded by her family.... ...Read Full Story
Eva M. Howard
Eva M. Howard, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home.... ...Read Full Story
Sandra L. “Sandy” Lillie
Sandra L. “Sandy” Lillie, 61, of Dowagiac, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel and Cremation Services.... ...Read Full Story
Jack Forrest Bertram Park
Jack Forrest Bertram Park, 82, of Benton Harbor, Michigan passed away on January 16, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Purely Cremations, Benton Harbor.... ...Read Full Story
Deborah Faye Aldrich
Deborah Faye Aldrich, 66, of Watervliet, Michigan passed away on January 18, 2022 at home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Purely Cremations, Benton Harbor.... ...Read Full Story
Reginard S. Gill
Reginard S. Gill, 89, of Benton Township died on Monday, January 17, at the Pine Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln Township.... ...Read Full Story
Janette Dawn Dixon
Janette Dawn Dixon, age 64, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022, in the comfort of her family’s presence.... ...Read Full Story
Veronica Grisel (Canizares) Mata
Veronica Canizares was born on September 1st, 1994, to Lazaro and Ana Canizares in Tracy, Minnesota. Veronica was brought to Michigan by her parents when she was only 4 years old.... ...Read Full Story
Thomas Shawn Reynolds
Thomas Shawn Reynolds, 62 of Lawton, passed away suddenly at home on January 18, 2022. Born on November 11, 1959 in Vicksburg, to Elmer and Kay Reynolds. United in marriage on August 29, 1997 to Therina Johnson.... ...Read Full Story
Lillian Clementine Clarke
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
Carl D. Franklin
Carl D. Franklin, 80, of Spring Lake, MI, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services – Clark Chapel.... ...Read Full Story
John Leroy Hadaway
John L. Hadaway, 86, of South Haven, was called home on Tuesday, January 18th in Holland, Michigan. John was born on June 28, 1935 in South Haven to Earl and Myrna “Kahne” Hadaway.... ...Read Full Story
Beryl Vivian Casper
Beryl Vivian Casper, 85, of Benton Harbor, Michigan passed away on January 13,2022 at her home.... ...Read Full Story
Mary Ann Holthof
Mary Ann Holthof, 89, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on January 18, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.... ...Read Full Story
Robin Marie Reeves
Robin Marie Hilliard-Reeves, 62, of Dowagiac passed away on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.... ...Read Full Story
Jackie Kay Richardson
Robert Alexander Schaeffer
Robert A. Schaeffer, 78, of Lake Township, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Lakeland Spectrum Medical Center in St. Joseph.... ...Read Full Story
Larry Jay Fox Jr.
Larry Jay Fox, Jr., 53, of Niles, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI.... ...Read Full Story
Christine Sherman
Christine Sherman, 87, of Buchanan, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. ... ...Read Full Story
Pamela “Dollhouse” (Kemp) Harden
Pamela A, Harden of Benton Harbor was called to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022... ...Read Full Story
Merry Jo “Merry Jo” Siderits
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.
Interment
Laura Lavern Wright
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
Funeral Service
Ben Hickman
Ben Franklin Hickman, 83, of Stevensville, Michigan passed away at Hanson Hospice Center on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Ben was born on March 4, 1938, to the late Emerson and Ladle (Edger) Hickman in Paragould, Arkansas.
Ben’s mom passed at a young age and his father later remarried; Ben was one of 17 children. After school, Ben went on to earn multiple college degrees and wed his one true love, Mae Baker, and the two started their family together. Ben and Mae owned Topps Trade Center for many years. Ben could talk to anyone, made friends everywhere he went, and was one of the most true and genuine people that you would ever meet. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing but one of his greatest joys was joking with his great-granddaughters; his world lit up anytime he was able to see them. Ben never had a mean word to say and will be remembered as a kind, generous, and loving person.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Ladle Hickman; wife, Mae Hickman; two infant sons; son, Kevin Hickman; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hickman; and several siblings.
Ben is survived by his daughter, Karen (Colin) Cowan of Stevensville; grandchildren, Kristy (Rob) Saroni, Karrie (Justin) Turner, Brandon Cowan, Kristopher (Alecia) Hickman, and Ryan Hickman; great-granddaughters, Bailey, Morgan, Avery, Ellie, Lexie, Emmy, and Addy; sister, Mary (Alex) Lantos of St. Louis; and many extended family members and close friends.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Berrien County Baptist Church, 5940 St. Joseph Avenue, Stevensville. Those wishing to make memorial donations in Ben’s memory may do so to Caring Circle Hospice who took care of both Ben and Mae during the end of their lives.
Services for Ben Hickman
There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or planting a memorial tree in memory of Ben Hickman.
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