Kirtdoll, Josephine

Josephine Kirtdoll, 57
Aug. 15, 1954-April 8, 2012

Niles Daily Star, Published 11:30pm Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Josephine Kirtdoll, 57, of Niles, was called home Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph with her family by her side.

Josephine was born Aug. 15, 1954, in Bell City, Mo., to the late Acie and Eva (Jenkins) Kirtdoll.

After graduating high school, Josephine attended Davenport University to continue her education. She worked at United Technologies as a factory worker for many years. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church in Niles. She loved spending time with her family.

Josephine was a dedicated mother to her children and also spent a valuable amount of time with her nieces and nephews.

Josephine was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Hamilton, Jessie Ballard and Ella Louise Haynes, and a brother, Clarence McKinnes.

She is survived by two sons, Timmy (Erika) Kirtdoll of Niles, Tommy Kirtdoll of Indiana; a daughter, Renauta Kirtdoll of Texas; five grandchildren; brothers, Willie (Vestee) McKinnes of Muskegon, Mich., Willie Kirtdoll of Detroit, Billy Kirtdoll of Dallas, Texas and Benny Kirtdoll of Grand Rapids, Mich.; sisters, Frances Roland and Martha Kirtdoll both of Detroit, Betty Ward of Pensacola, Fla., Mary (Ivery) Cross of Niles and Debra (L.C.) Fleming of Benton Harbor.

Funeral services for Josephine will be on Friday, April 13, at noon at Brown Funeral Home.

The interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Josephine Kirtdoll.
Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home.