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Gregory Curtis Obituary
NILES - Dr. Gregory L. Curtis, 58, of Weaver Road, Niles, Michigan, died at 11:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the "Curtis Country Lodge" after apparently taking his own life. Dr. Curtis was born on December 4, 1952, in Niles, to Clark and Darlene (Powers) Curtis. He graduated from Niles High School with the "Class of 71." He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and completed his education in 1982 at Life Chiropractic University in Macon, Georgia. He had owned and operated the Curtis Chiropractic Clinic in Edwardsburg, Michigan, since 1982, where he practiced the Gonstead Method of Chiropractics. Gregory was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Church in Niles. He was an avid pheasant hunter, golfer, motorcyclist, runner and gardener. He was past president of the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Michiana Harley Owners Group in South Bend, Indiana, the B.P.O. of Niles Elks Lodge #1322, and was a life member of Fernwood Botanic Garden and Nature Center in Buchanan. Dr. Curtis is survived by his brother, James W. (Sharon) Curtis of Mishawaka, Indiana; nieces, Lori Stanage, Lonnay Sexton and Rebecca Curtis; nephew, Clark Curtis; and companion, Joan Frisk. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Robert Clark Curtis, who died September 5, 2008. The funeral Liturgy of Dr. Gregory L. Curtis will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles by the Rev. David Otto of Saint Mary Catholic Church. Committal rites will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in the funeral home with recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in memory of Dr. Curtis may be made to Hospice at Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Curtis
Todd Hunt
June 3, 2023
Miss you bro!!!
Joanie
July 3, 2012
You are missed every second of the day
Phillip Barnwell
July 6, 2011
Greg, Wow so you are now with the Lord, Say Hi to my Dad for me. He really liked you and enjoyed the times you came to Washington, Georgia to learn the Gonstead Technique. He was so glad to see another student pick Gonstead as their Chiropractic Technique. You blessed us by attending our wedding and I witnessed the first horse adjustment with you. Greg my only regret is not keeping up with you all these years. I will see you again my friend. I am honored to have graduated in the same class of 1982 at Life Chiropractic College. You will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Dr. Phillip Barnwell
Lori
July 2, 2011
Uncle Greg...not a day goes by when I don't think of you. I miss you so very much! You were truly my favorite uncle! Tell Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Bob hello for me.
Love You!
July 1, 2011
Greg, the workings of the mind will forever be a mystery. Thank you for your life long friendship.Starting in High school then skipping a couple of decades to be rekindled.Starting with your 50th birthday bash.You got me into Harleys and exposed to a lot of your friends(the crew)Vaughn, Jeagers ,Farmer,Allen, Brademas, And Tom Molnar just to name a few. Gail Culp ,Jack Strayer and of course Joni were ever present. I will never forget roaring down the highway together , your spirit lives in. God Bless and rest in peace Greg. See Ya someday.
Mark Pridgeon
June 30, 2011
Greg, your healing hands and kind heart are evidence that there truely is an "all powerful, all loving God". Your passing is a loss to so many people as well as myself. May you rest in God's love.
Roberta Woodruff
June 20, 2011
I have been a patient of Dr. Curtis since 2007 and feel as though I have lost a member of my family. His passing was a huge shock. He and his office staff always made me feel welcome and at home. His great expertise has helped me so much and he is and will continue to be tremendously missed! His cheery greetings each visit, his kindness, his caring words, warm smile, and healing hands set him apart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the office staff that worked with him on a daily basis.
Dr. Bryan Baetens
June 18, 2011
Greg and I were classmates at Life College. I haven't talked with him in the past few years but have fond memories of our time together. He was a respected member of our profession. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.
Karen Lamb
June 17, 2011
I am going to miss your gentle and caring ways, my friend. We had some great rides together! I hope you are riding that highway in heaven....Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. proverbs 3:5
Dr. Ken Spresser
June 16, 2011
Greg was one of my best friends. We have been friends since we met in 1979 at Life University. Our birthdays are on the same day, so while in school together, we'd celebrate together. after graduation, we'd always speak on our birthdays, trying to see who could call first thing in the morning. Sometimes Greg would call at 6 AM and sometimes at midnight. Greg even brought his new motorcycle to Colorado on a vacation. We spoke somewhat frequently about our trials and tribulations over the past 32 years. I just found out today and wished I could change the past. I loved Greg and will miss him. Heaven has just gained a good chiropractor!
June 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dr Curtis. He was truly a wonderful man. His friends from Now You Know.
June 15, 2011
Dr. Curtis,
Thank you for being my friend.
May God have Mercy.
Sincerely,
Tracy Bounds
Miss Niles 1981
June 13, 2011
Will always remember Greg's smiling face -- my thoughts are with Greg and his family. djf
Gerald Anton
June 13, 2011
May all the birds in heaven fly straight and true for you, Wanda and Betty.
Greg C. Edquist
June 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Greg and his family.
June 12, 2011
It saddens me to here of the passing of DR. Greg Curtis, his kind way of treatment and personal friendship will be greatly missed ,by all of us that knew him sincerely jon k brant
June 12, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Gregs passing.. He was a good friend and classmate.
Dr Rich Johnson, Dearborn,Michigan
David Visser
June 11, 2011
The heart struggles with what one could have done to make a life-changing difference. Peace, brother.
Patti Chelenyak
June 11, 2011
So sorry to hear, I graduated with Greg, may he R.I.P. and finally be at peace. Patti Chelenyak D.C.
June 11, 2011
So sorry to hear of DR. Greg's passing. One of the early graduates at Life he often attended Dr.Sids DE meetings. He will be missed greatly. D.D. Humber D.C.
Penny Correa
June 11, 2011
So sad to hear. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family & friends. Such a loss to many!
Elizabeth Rassel
June 11, 2011
Dr.Greg Curtis was a dear friend of our family for 25 years. His was dedication to his friends, patients and family. He will be missed. Our hearts are broken.
Todd Hunt
June 10, 2011
I will miss Dr. Curtis terribly. He was a great family member and friend.
Ruth Reid
June 10, 2011
No words can truly convey the heartfelt feelings and sorrow that are felt at such a time as this. I am so saddened to hear of the death of not only a great doctor but a very caring man. When my daughter was a baby she began having seizures. I was a patient already and also cleaned the office for Dr. Curtis in the early years that his clinic was open. He would work on Jessica at no charge because he wanted so badly to help her. He was one of kindest and caring men I know. My heart and prayers go out to his loved ones.
June 10, 2011
I am in total shock. My prayers go out to the Curtis family. - Jann Crocker
Carlin Alford
June 9, 2011
Dr. Curtis was a dear family friend who helped me in and out of his office. In 1993 I suffered a severe injury to my back while playing basketball in college. He was able to bring me back to a point of health. Outside the office he was a virtual family member supporting all graduations and family gatherings. This wouldn't be so outstanding except my family is black. I recently received a text from him with a picture of my mom on his Harley. He was a giving man who shared all that he had. I will always be grateful to him for his care as a physician and his friendship. He will be missed greatly.
Carlin Alford - Niles, MI/Nashville, TN
mary jane doyle
June 9, 2011
Curtis,It's your old pal Doylage. You have no idea how much you were loved and how much you will be missed. Out of all the chiropractors I know you are the absolute best and a true master of your technique. I enjoyed working with you and appreciated yuor friendship all these years.I love you and miss you. Dr. Mary Doyle
Kevin & Brenda Pontius
June 9, 2011
We had met Greg back in 2000. My husband had to literally be carried into his office. Oh what a man Greg was. He had him up and walking on his own in 2 days! His hands were of a healing power. What an angel he was. He will be missed a great deal. Just talked to him June 4th about some landsaping he was wanting to get done. Never seen him angry about anything. He was alway's so happy and positive about everything. Your dog will be waiting for you Greg. May you rest in peace.
Pam Zanini
June 9, 2011
One of the really nicest guys you could encounter. Always pleasant and with a smile! I met him in high school and consider him a friend although we never saw each other much. When we did cross paths it was always a lift to my spirit. We lost a good one.
Tim & Jackie Batton
June 9, 2011
We cannot find the words . .
June 9, 2011
Such a kind and caring person, never had a conversation with him where there wasn't a big smile on his face. May you find peace, and may those that loved you also find peace.
Cherie Schaller
Kathy Andrews
June 9, 2011
How sad to hear such a lovely man that portrayed to the world happiness and joy, who appeared to embrace life and friendships, is no longer with us. Over the years, his (seemingly) effortless smile, laughter and caring actions always had a way of making people feel special and important. His calling as a doctor seemed appropriate; he loved to make others feel better.
It is tragic and heartbreakingly sad to know that as we went about our day to day lives, living in our own little bubble, that this incredible man was successfully masking his true feelings of unhappiness from the world. May Greg’s passing and our memories of him not be forgotten but to enrich our lives, become aware of those around us, and to help make us better for knowing him.
This wonderful man will truly be missed and it was a pleasure to have had him as a friend.
Audrey Alexander
June 9, 2011
Always a welcoming and courteous man with a warm smile.
Lonnay Sexton
June 9, 2011
Rest in peace Uncle Greg! We love you and miss you!
From your favorite niece and the Sexton family.
gregory curtis
June 9, 2011
My dear Greg,
"With you a part of me hath passed away;
For in the peopled forest of my mind
A tree made leafless by this wintry wind
Shall never don again its green array.
Chapel and fireside, country road and bay,
Have something of their friendliness resigned;
Another, if I would, I could not find,
And I am grown much older in a day.
But yet I treasure in my memory
Your gift of charity, and young heart's ease,
And the dear honor of your amity;
For these once mine, my life is rich with these.
And I scarce know which part may greater be -
What I keep of you, or you rob from me."
Love, Joanie
Debi Jimines (Irwin)
June 9, 2011
Haven't seen Greg in years, but remember him well. He was best friends with my brother Bob in grade school and they both became Chiropractors and kept in touch. My prayers to his family. Rest in peace Greg.
Julie Curran
June 9, 2011
I just talked with Greg on Sunday morning. I saw him having breakfast. I am so glad that I got to see him one last time...God bless you my friend. Give my Mom a big hug for me! You will be missed. I hope you have found your peace....
June 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and friends at this difficult time. May you find God's peace.
Cuppy Smith-Mace
June 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and friends at this difficult time. May you find God's peace.
Rick and Tammy Watts
June 9, 2011
My wife and I are in total shock. This is a terrible loss of an incredible Dr. and friend. Dr Curtis was able to relieve so much pain and discomfort in my life where others had failed. His 'Country Lodge' is a beautiful place and he was very proud to show it off, along with the dogs and cats at the time. He will truly be missed. Our prayers go out to his family.
Bev Thompson
June 9, 2011
My husband and I will sadly miss Dr. Greg a freind and colleague, our thoughts and prayers to his family, patients and freinds. Dr. James and Beverly Thompson
Tom Grathwohl
June 9, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Greg ... we are all saddened in losing you! Rest in peace and share the light from above ///
Liz Capron
June 9, 2011
My husband and I would run into Greg usually having lunch. He always said hello and was always such a nice person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
Susan Murry
June 9, 2011
Greg - your spirit lives on and your great smile and laugh will be remembered.
Anita Majerek
June 9, 2011
Greg Curtis, a very wonderful man who lived his passion in life sharing his talents of healing with his hands to others, being a friend when needed or not, giving and receiving love with always happiness in his heart, his spirit will live on forever and his memory will never part from his loved ones. May peace and blessings be brought to Greg and be among us all.
Darlene Pease
June 8, 2011
Curtis family and friends~
What a shocking loss of a wonderful man and my childhood friend. I can only pray that all those who love Greg can feel the comfort of a Loving God, knowing that He loves Greg the best of all. Wish there were more I could do for the family that has always cared so much.
June 8, 2011
I hope you find peace Greg.
Gail Cinninger
June 8, 2011
Peace Greg. I pray for your soul and for all your loved ones you have left. Always a friend.
Dr. Chad & Megan Luce
June 8, 2011
Dr. Greg was a mentor and a great friend. I'll always cherish the life lessons and chiropractic secrets he shared. My prayers to the family. He will be missed.
June 8, 2011
My husband I are so deeply saddened by the news of Dr Curtis's passing. Nobody was a patient in his office, we were all friends or family. May God Bless his family and Joan in this time of crisis. Shane and Amy Harris
Bob and Cheri Gowin
June 8, 2011
When one walks into Dr. Curtis' office you become more than a patient, you become a friend. My husband and I have benefitted from Dr. Curtis' healing hands for many years. It is a great loss to the community and he will be greatly missed. Dr. Curtis was a fine doctor.
Diane Augustine Grau
June 8, 2011
Like many others, I have memories of Greg that go back to childhood. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Michael Majerek
June 8, 2011
Greg, you will be missed by my family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. The rest is between you and I.
Gayle Griffee
June 8, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends, Dr Curtis was a great man and his smile and healing hands will be missed....
Deb McKimmey - Tate
June 8, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and Joan in this time of sorrow. May your memories of Greg bring you comfort and joy in the time ahead.
Jim Rankin
June 8, 2011
Greg was a roomate of mine at Western. We became best of friends sharing whatever life had to offfer. Greg was one of the kindest, gentle and thoughtful people I have met. Greg you will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend, in God speed.
Cheryl & Mike Simons
June 8, 2011
My husband and I will truly miss Dr. Curtis! We are in shock and sorrow at the lose of a wonderful man and Caring Doctor. Praying that God will be close to his family during this time of lose.
Carol Mansfield
June 8, 2011
I shall always remember what fun we had in school. Everytime I see a hot air balloon I shall remember your great smile! Take care my friend - Rest in peace.
Dr. Gary Duffield
June 8, 2011
We will truly miss you and your kindness in the Chiropractic community. Rest in peace my friend.
Charles/Jean Freimund
June 8, 2011
May the Lord give you comfort and peace. The loss of Dr. Curtis will be greatly felt. He was a very committed doctor. We will miss him.
Cherie Freel
June 8, 2011
I am truly shocked! I just saw Dr. Curtis last Wednesday and he seemed fine. I will miss him! Rest in Peace!
Eileen Toney
June 8, 2011
Your general presence, smile and caring approach touched everyone you came into contact with. Your friendship and commitment to the Edwardsburg community will truely be missed. Jerry and I have been blessed to call you our friend and will truely miss sharing mushroom hunting stories, gardening plants and stories the kid's sporting events. Jerry and Eileen Toney
Tonya & James Tweedy
June 8, 2011
You will be missed truly!! you made difference in our lives by being the best chiropractor ever!!
Amy Heflin
June 8, 2011
We are totally shocked. Even though we only knew you for a short time, your smile will be missed.
Tami Leonard
June 8, 2011
It is hard to believe you are gone. You were so good to me after Pat died. Thank you for your friendship and support. You will be truly missed. God Bless Your family.
Mike & Rhonda Groothuis
June 8, 2011
In a short time you made a lasting impression on our lives. Truly a great loss for all who knew and loved him.
June 8, 2011
REST IN PEACE. RAY BISHOP
Randy & Beth Schultz
June 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Greg's family and friends. He will be missed.
Anna VanDerbeck
June 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family. You will be truly and deeply missed!
Erma Tyler
June 8, 2011
With smiles and tears, I shall remember you, as a wonderful doctor and a dear friend. God Bless you, I shall miss you.
Tom & Vicke Spain
June 8, 2011
Greg, My life is more blessed after we became good friends last year. I enjoyed all the rides and hanging out at your house with you, Jack and Joan. Right now I cant beleive I lost my friend, but as you said to me everytime we parted, TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.....
John&Kathhy Sirovica
June 8, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Amber Manning
June 8, 2011
My son and I were patients of Dr. Curtis and both held him in the highest regard. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, companion, and friends.
Greg Lawson, MSW, M.Min.
June 8, 2011
Until we meet again, Doctor. I will always remember the touch of your healing hands, your humor and wonderful smile. Thank you for the years I knew you.
Robin Kendall
June 8, 2011
Rest In Peace Dr. Curtis...
Sarah Curtis
June 8, 2011
My prayer are with Jim and his family
Roger Hostetler
June 8, 2011
We had known Greg since 1984 as patients. He was a great contributer to the community from sponsoring sports teams, Chamber of Commerse, and many other things I can't even begin to name. He always had a kind word and positive attitude. Greg was just a great person to know and will never forget him.
Roger & Kathy Hostetler
Sarah Curtis
June 8, 2011
My prayers are with Jim and his family.
June 8, 2011
An incomprehensible, tragic loss of an Outstanding human being with an irreplaceable heart of Gold. You were deeply LOVED and you will be greatly MISSED....I love you Uncle Greg...and my only hope is that you have now found your peace, at rest with my father...
Lori Stanage
June 8, 2011
I love you Uncle Greg and I will miss you so much! Tell Grandma and Gamdpa Hi for me.
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