Obituary of Knenah Shyree Kirtdoll

Knenah Shyree Kirtdoll, 42, of Niles, passed away after a long hard fought battle with cancer on Friday, March 18, 2022. Knenah was born on February 3, 1980, to James Berry and Debra Kirtdoll-Flemming. After graduating from high school, Knenah went on to attend college for social services. She was preceded in death by her mother, Debra Ann Kirtdoll-Flemming. Knenah is survived by her father, James Berry of Niles; children, Isaiah Syson of Mishawaka, J’Kayla Syson of Mishawaka, Jacob Syson of Mishawaka, Zhaneah Kirtdoll of Mishawaka; grandson, Justin; siblings, Nadia (Sherman) Waller of Fayetteville, Georgia, James Kirtdoll of Niles, Christopher (Danielle) Kirtdoll of South Bend Nichole Kirtdoll of Niles, James Hendrix of South Bend, Marcus Treadwell of Tennessee, Brandine Brown of Niles, Shawn James of Niles, Antwaun (Summer) James of Niles, and Ashley James of Niles; and many extended family members and close friends. Homegoing services to celebrate Knenah’s life will be held on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Noon with visitation one hour prior at Michiana Christian Embassy in Niles. Pastor Bryant L. Bacon will be officiating and Knenah will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles near her mother.