Doris Nitz

Doris Jane Nitz, 81, of Baroda passed away on January 21, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Avenue, Baroda, with Reverend Kenneth Babcock officiating. Friends may meet with the family on Monday from 5-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Berrien County Cancer Service.

Doris was born January 13, 1930 in Sawyer, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mae (Woodrick) Ott, Sr. On November 5, 1949, she married Vern Nitz. He preceded her in death on Saturday, January 8, 2011.

Survivors include her children - Verne Nitz of Bridgman, Deborah (Dennis) Barker of Paw Paw, Rick (Kathy) Nitz of Baroda, Allyn Nitz of Baroda; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers - Don Ott of Stevensville, Clarence (Annette) Ott, Jr. of Bridgman; two sisters - Lynn (Earl) Anderson of St. John’s, LaVera Lawrenz of Bridgman; Vern’s family - Betty (Walter) Lausman of Florida, Ellen Hughes of Georgia, Marylyn Nitz of St. Joseph, Bonnie (Ernest) Boldt of Baroda, Janis (William) Fleisher of Baroda.

Doris was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Kathy Nitz, October 12, 2007.

Visitation

Monday January 24, 2011 , 5 - 8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Memorial Service

Tuesday January 25, 2011 , 11 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church