Richard “Dick” Dale Jane, of Niles

Published 9:42 am Friday, November 10, 2017

Richard “Dick” Dale Jane, 72, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at his home.

Richard Jane

He was born March 17, 1945, in Buchanan, to William and Helen Jane. Dick was a U.S. Army Veteran and former member of Buchanan American Legion Post #51. He loved fishing, gardening, and watching Notre Dame Football. Dick was a kind, gentle and wonderful husband, father, and papa. He was loved by everyone.

Dick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rita Jane; daughters, Stacy Jane-Poorman of Niles, Veronica (Andres White) Wolf of Boston, Massachusetts, Natalie Toledo of Ft. Myers, Florida; sister, Carol (Jerry) Price of Buchanan; grandchildren, Alex Toledo, Justin Toledo, Ashlee Poorman; several nieces of Niles area and cousins of Decatur area.

He is preceded in passing by his parents, William and Helen; brother, Walter Jane; and sister, Lorraine Dokey.

Memorial service for Dick will be held by the family at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 9 S 4th St, Niles, MI 49120. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at hovenfunerals.com.

Special thank you to Memorial Hospital and Hospice at Home for their excellent care by the staff. Memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, New Jersey 0854: Trinity Episcopal Church, Niles, Michigan: Hospice at Home, 4017 Chamberlain Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107: or JDRF Foundation, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 4595 Broadmoor Ave SE, STE 230, Kentwood, MI 49512.