Obituary of Phyllis Nadine Jiles

Phyllis Jiles, 88, of Niles, passed away at West Woods of Niles on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Phyllis was born on October 4, 1931, to the late Lonas and Hazel (Sampsell) Bingaman in Elkhart, Indiana. Phyllis was a homemaker, factory worker, and home health care aide. She enjoyed going to garage sales and being with her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Jiles Jr.; children, Brenda Ann Keyser, James Monroe Jiles, Michael Ray Mattson, Christine Mattson, and David Mattson; six sisters; and three brothers. Phyllis is survived by her children, Bill Presswood of Elkhart, Bob Presswood of Elkhart, Gary (Ann) Presswood of Elkhart, John (Pauline) Mattson of La Marque, Texas, Glenda (Wendell) Hershberger of Elkhart, Elaine (Denny) O’Dell of Elkhart, and Marvin (Angie) Mattson of Niles; daughter-in-law, Lorie Mattson of Cassopolis; twenty grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and close friends. The family would also like to thank Harbor House in Benton Harbor. In keeping with Phyllis’ wishes, she has been cremated and her family will be hosting a celebration of her life later this year.