Eileen P. Munroe
Nov. 26, 1915-Sept. 8, 2008
Eileen P. "Jiggs" Munroe, 92, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2008, in the Cass County Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 26, 1915, in Niles, to the late John J. and Catherine (Wallace) Papai.
On November 21, 1940, Eileen married Ralph A. Munroe in St. Mary Catholic Church, Niles.
Eileen worked for 10 years in St. Mary's Catholic School in the lunchroom. She was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was also a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church Women's Society Chapter 2. Eileen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends including eating out, playing cards and shopping.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband, Ralph Munroe in 2000.
Eileen is survived by two daughters, Sandra Jo West of Niles and Kay Elaine (John) Zablocki of Niles; four grandchildren, Todd (Gail) West of North Liberty, Indiana, Penny West of Niles, Joe (Julie) Zablocki of Niles and Jennifer (Alan) Eiker of Niles; and five great-grandchildren.
A time of visitation will be held in the Brown Funeral Home today, Sept. 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Mark Catholic Church on Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Thomas King, C.S.C., will be officiating. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Eileen's memory to St. Mark Catholic Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.
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