Obituary of Merrill Lee Cady

Merrill Cady, 64, of Niles, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Merrill was born on July 20, 1956, to the late Merrill J. Cady and Doris I. Dornan. After graduating from high school Merrill joined the United States Army and later became a self-employed carpenter. He was very detail-oriented when it came to construction and carpentry; so much so that his children often said “Nobody does it like Merrill Lee!” was his business motto. Merrill was always helping others out, enjoyed building projects and things for family and friends, fishing, hunting, and just relaxing with his family while drinking a beer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merril Cady and Doris Dornan, and sister Melody Lanier. Merrill is survived by his children, Angla (David) Sharpe of Mishawaka, Brandon (Nicole) Cady of Niles, Heith Nikodem of Niles, Josh Nikodem of Niles, Caleb (Lindzey) Nikodem of Niles, Nikole Nikodem of Niles, Michael Nickodem of Niles, and Kira (David) Rowe of Niles; 22 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Greg (Tam) Wadsworth of South Bend, Rick (Sherry Flick) Wadsworth of Niles, Trent Wadsworth of Niles, Randy (Donna) Cady of Hastings, Michigan, Dawn (Ken) Cady of Texas; a special nephew and wonderful friend, Lee Wadsworth of Niles; and many extended family members and close friends. Merrill has been cremated and his family will be hosting a memorial gathering on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at 1068 Kish Road in Niles. Those wishing to make a donation in Merrill’s memory may do so to their local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter.