Joseph Timothy Touhey, of Cassopolis

Published 8:23 am Thursday, June 14, 2018

Feb. 22, 1964 – June 8, 2018

Joseph Timothy Touhey, age 54, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Friday, June 8, 2018 in Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles.

He was born Feb. 22, 1964, in Gary, Indiana the second youngest of seven children born to Thomas and Gloria Touhey Sr.

Joseph Timothy Touhey

Joe to his friends and Tim to his family, he was a simple, outdoorsy, country boy. He cherished his life partner and his sons. Tim loved all animals and especially his dogs – too many to name. Even when he was ill, he always wanted to go outside. He was looking forward to spending summers on the porch watching his garden and his birdfeeders. He truly enjoyed the company of his good friends, especially Brady and Wayne. He was a hardworking guy.

Joseph will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his life partner and good friend, Lisa Ayers-Touhey of Cassopolis; two sons, Charles Touhey of Minneapolis, Joseph Touhey of Cassopolis; four sisters, Frances (fiance David Smail) Touhey of Mishawaka, Theresa (Brian) Eckert of New Carlisle, Laurie Touhey of New Carlisle, Rachael (Dave) Williams of South Bend; one brother, Thomas Touhey Jr. of Koontz Lake; one step sister, Dawan (Jimmy) Powers of New Carlisle; one step brother, Kevin (Sherry) Lurson of Mishawaka; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Christina Marie Voss.

Family and friends will gather on a date and at a time to be announced.

The family prefers contributions in Joseph’s memory be made to Cass County Animal Shelter, 323 M-62, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.