Marion Goffeney, of Niles

Published 8:46 am Saturday, May 30, 2020

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Sept. 23, 1937 — May 25, 2020

Marion Goffeney, 82, of Niles, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Marion was born in Edwardsburg Michigan, on Sept. 23, 1937, to the late Claude and Margaret Gibbs.

On April 17, 1998, she wed Fred Goffeney at the Berrien County Court House. Marion worked for several years at Quick’s Candy Shop as a candy maker.

Marion enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing to her favorite country music, playing bingo and watching Jeff Gordon drive in the NASCAR races. She had a very large collection of frogs, even though she really didn’t care for the color green.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Katie, Maynard, David and Genie; son, JR Lintz; and daughter, Pam Lintz.

Marion leaves behind to treasure her memories her husband, Fred Goffeney, of Niles; daughter, Robin Lintz; son, Randy Lintz; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; and her two beloved dogs, Missy and Susie.

A family funeral service will be at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main St., in Niles.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to Caring Circle Hospice.