Obituary of Daniel Frank Hess

Daniel Hess Sr. 72, of Berrien Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. Daniel Hess Sr. was born on August 8, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana to Frank and Helen (Kujawa) Hess. On September 23, 1993 Daniel married Norma (Bybee) Hess at a ceremony in Niles. He worked for Simplicity Pattern as a plate maker for 43 years. He was an active member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles. Daniel enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Daniel is preceded in death by his mother Helen (Kujawa) Hess, daughter Tina Hess and son Dan Hess Jr. He is survived by father Frank Hess, wife Norma (Bybee) Hess, 2 sons, Matthew Hess of Niles and Tadd Stockbarger of Tampa, Florida, 4 daughters; Tammy Hess, Denise Durham, Tina Young and Shiva Collinsworth all of Niles, 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers; Robert (Jacki) Hess, Ronald (Sharon) Hess, John (Carol) Hess, Paul (Linda) Hess, Joe Hess, 4 sisters; Betty Gober, Diane Olsen, Theresa Brettman and Helen (Terry) Helmic of Whiting, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made in Daniel's memory to Hospice at Home; 3025 Health Park Lane; St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.