Jean McClurg Niehus
Jean McClurg Niehus, 91, of Chardon passed away at home surrounded by family on March 12, 2025.
Born June 10, 1933, to Dale and Lena McClurg, Jean grew up in Middlefield. After graduating from Middlefield High School, Jean worked at Middlefield Bank before moving to Virginia Beach, where she owned a restaurant. She later studied at The Ohio State University before returning home to Middlefield, where she reconnected with and married William E. Niehus. Jean and Bill were married for nearly 50 years, residing in Chardon.
Jean was proud of her childhood spent as an organist at United Methodist Church in Middlefield, her connection to the community as the owner of Country Custard in Chardon, her quiet support of her husband in his various roles in the Chardon community, but most of all her dedicated role as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Ms. Niehus is survived by sons, Scott (Michele) Niehus, of Chardon, and John (Shannon) Niehus, of Lordstown; and daughter, Melanie (Brad) Niehus, of Idaho.
She will be fondly remembered by her 10 grandchildren, Ashley (Matt) Mivsek, Brittany (Tyler) Butler, Hunter Niehus, Cameron (Anastasia) Niehus, Jake Niehus, Saoirse Niehus, Farishta Niehus, Amaya Niehus, Easton Thompson and Ellie Thompson; as well as her four great-grandchildren, Maeve and Millie Mivsek, Wyatt Butler and Penelope Niehus.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Lena; brother, Ray McClurg; sisters, Fay Stuhldreher and May Sickling; husband, Bill; and her beloved Golden Retriever, Sonoma.
A private family graveside service will be held to honor her memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to Tunnels to Towers or Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
