Obituary of Jerry Lee Toner

Jerry Lee Toner, 84, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles with his family by his side. Jerry was born in South Bend, Indiana to Lee and Genevieve (Long) Toner who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and served in the United States Army. He moved with his family to Niles in 1951, and was a member of the Niles Police Department for 30 years. He belonged to the F.O.P. and was also a 32nd degree Mason. He was married to Geraldine (Deardorff) Toner, who survives along with a son Edward (Donna) Toner of Ackworth, Georgia, a daughter Linda (Jerry) Rudlaff of Niles, four grandsons; Jeff (Amy) Rudlaff of Niles, Brian (Vanessa) Rudlaff of Niles, Joe Toner of Texas and Chris Toner of Georgia, four great-grandchildren; Tate, Meygan, Drew and Hayley Rudlaff all of Niles, and a brother Le Roy (June) Toner of Indiana. In keeping with Jerry's wishes cremation has taken place and a brief graveside service will take place on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:00 am at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to Lakeland Hospice., 2550 Meadowbrook Road Suite 110, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022.