Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services

03/13/2026

Dr. Stephen E. Jess, a beacon of wisdom and kindness, passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 11, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on October 21, 1941, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, he was the beloved son of the late Harvey and Agnes (Engels) Jess. Stephen's life was one of dedication, not o...

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03/13/2026

Jerry Ray Hurlbutt, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left this world peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana, completing a life that began in Niles, Michigan, on July 9, 1947.

Jerry was the beloved husband of Linda (Cortright) Hurlbutt, with whom he shared a ...

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03/11/2026

Jeanetta Diane Isek, 78, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana.

Jeanetta was born on March 6, 1947 in Tullahoma, Tennessee to the late Joseph Franklin Grooms and Ruby Jewel (Miles) Grooms.

Along with her parents, Jeanetta was preceded in death by her loving...

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03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. We would like to give a thanks to our funeral directors and arrangers, Mayely Mireles, Timothy Brown, Kanyon Hamby, James Allred and Brian Shembarger for their hard work and dedication!

03/04/2026

Lorna Ann Sanchez, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 2, 2026, in Niles, Michigan, at the age of 90. Born on November 17, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Lorna was the cherished daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Moshna) Brishke. Her life was a testament to...

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03/03/2026

Jerry Lee Sink, 76, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Niles, Michigan.

Jerry was born on June 27, 1949 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Garland Sink and Janet Maechum.

Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his siblings, Lloyd Sink and Teresa Yakim.

Le...

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02/27/2026

Robert Lee Shepard Sr., beloved husband, father, grandparent, and great-grandparent, passed away on February 20, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana. Born on April 18, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Robert was a man of great character and humor who left a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure to k...

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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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02/26/2026

David Henry Reits, 79, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

David was born on December 19, 1946 in Paw Paw, Michigan to the late Donald C. Reits and Lorna J. (Smith) Reits.

Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra Eliz...

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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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02/25/2026

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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