George A. Dehring
Nov. 14, 1946-April 9, 1955

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, April 11, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for George Allen Dehring, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Dehring, 1302 Ontario Street, who died at the Northern Indiana Children's Hospital Saturday, were to be held at 4 p.m. today at the Pifer Funeral Home.

The Rev. Theodore Laesch, of St. Paul's Lutheran church, was to officiate, and burial was to be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Anna Willimena Hess
Dec. 25, 1885-Aug. 21, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Thursday, August 21, 1930, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. ANNA HESS DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Passes Away This Morning at North Eleventh St. Residence

Mrs. Anna Hess, wife of George L. Hess, 1726 N. Eleventh street, died at 11 o'clock this morning after an illness with which she was stricken last December.

Mrs. Hess was born in Germany on Dec. 25, 1885. She came to Niles with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Wedel when she was a small child. She was married to Mr. Hess on Sept. 26, 1906. He survives her as does one son, Laverne Hess of Niles, her mother, Mrs. Amelia Wedel of Niles, a baby granddaughter, Dolores Irene Hess, and one brother, Carl F. Wedel, all of Niles.

Mrs. Hess was a member of St. John's Evangelical church, a member of the Ladies Aid society and of Niles Hive, No. 30 of the Maccabees.

The funeral plans are not completed.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Monday, August 25, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MRS. HESS

Funeral services for Mrs. George Hess, 1726 N. Eleventh street, were held on Sunday afternoon with the Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church in charge. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery. Among those from out of the city who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. William Snorr, of South Bend, the latter a sister of Mr. Hess.

Josephine Barbara Hess
Nov. 9, 1857-July 14, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Monday, July 14, 1930, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. JOSEPHINE HESS DIES AT PHOENIX HOME
Widow of John Adam Hess Passes Away Today at Age of 72 Years

Mrs. Josephine Barbara Hess, 72, widow of John Adam Hess, died at 12:55 this morning at her home 1336 Phoenix street after having been ill since last Tuesday. Mrs. Hess had been a resident of Niles for more than 40 years.

Mrs. Hess was born in St. Joseph, Mo., on November 9, 1857. Her maiden name was Josephine Barbara Treves. She was married to Mr. Hess in St. Joseph and they continued to reside there for several years after their marriage before coming to Niles and locating on a farm on the west side of the St. Joseph river near the north city limits of Niles. Of the nine children born to them seven survive their mother. Mr. Hess died 16 years ago.

The surviving children are Miss [line illegible] South Bend, Adolph Hess, Niles, Mrs. Herman Volkhardt, Niles, Carl Hess, Dowagiac, Mrs. Leo Thornton, and Miss Georgia Hess, of Niles. Besides the children Mrs. Hess is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Ringle, of St. Joseph, Mo., and by 12 grandchildren.

The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Volkhart[sic] at 1327 Maple street, at noon tomorrow and friends may call there to view the body. The funeral services will be held in Mrs. Volkhardt's home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church will officiate. Burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Wednesday, July 16, 1930, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL OF MRS. HESS

Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Hess were held this afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Volkhardt, 1327 Maple street, Mr. Volkhardt being a daughter of the deceased. The Rev. G.W. Webbink conducted the services. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Leach sang. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery.

Margaret Mitchell
July 7, 1870-April 11, 1955

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, April 11, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, 84 a lifetime resident of Niles, died at 1 a.m. today at her home, 526 Howard Street, following an illness of several years.

Mrs. Mitchell was born on July 7, 1870, in a log cabin on the site of what is now the Morris Farm. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, of St. john's Church Guild, and of the Community, Michigan State and National Granges.

She was married to Andrew Mitchell on Jan. 28, 1943, in Niles.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Sumption, Rock Island, Ill., and Mrs. Howard Beardslee, of Niles; two step-daughters, Mrs. Cyril Rose, South Bend, and Mrs. Frank Wigent, Milford; three step-sons, Stanley Mitchell, South Bend, Lawrence Mitchell, Niles, and Marion Mitchell, Buchanan; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Also, a sister, Mrs. Elliott Straehty, Burr Oak, and a brother, Charles Nieb, of Niles.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at St. John's Church with the Rev. Herbert Meussling officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral Home.

Melvin Statler
June 23, 1870-Aug. 23, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Monday, August 25, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: DEATH MELVIN STATLER

Melvin Statler, 60, 114 1/2 Main street, died at University hospital in Ann Arbor, yesterday morning after a prolonged illness. He as born near Riverside on June 23, 1870. He was married in Benton Harbor Oct. 12, 1898 to Miss Mary Hipshire, who survives him as do four children. They are Alonzo, Walter, Roscoe and Iva, all of Niles. One brother, Albert Statler, of Watervliet, also survives him. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Troost and Augustine chapel and burial will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Tuesday, August 26, 1930, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MELVIN STATLER

Funeral services for Melvin Statler, who died on Saturday in the University hospital in Ann Arbor, were held this afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. Nathan Stoner, a Seventh Day Adventist minister from Indiana. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery. Mr. Statler's home was at 114 1/2 Main street.

Helen Walter (Schliebe)
Dec. 20, 1878-Aug. 22, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Friday, August 22, 1930, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. FRED WALTER DIES AT 12TH STREET HOME
Illness of More Than Years Ends in Death This Morning

Mrs. Helen Walter, a resident of Niles for more than 30 years, and wife of Fred Walter, died this morning in their home 1507 N. Twelfth street after . .[illegible]. .from a complication of diseases for between two and three years. She had been confined to her bed for the last five weeks.

Mrs. Walter was born in Berlin, Germany on Dec. 20, 1878. She was brought to the United States when she was two years old by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schliebe who located in South Bend, Ind. When she was a young [woman] she came to Niles to live. She was maried[sic] here to Mr. Walter on Oct. 20, 1897. The three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter survive with the husband. They are Mrs. Arley Meeker, Mrs. Allene Marshall, widow of Lloyd Marshall, and Mrs. Roy Mattiford, all of Niles.

Mrs. Walter was a member of the auxiliary to the Switchmen's Union of North American and of Niles Hive, No. 39, of the Maccabees.

It is planned to hold the funeral services on Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the home. The Rev. W.G. Webbink, pastor of St. John's church of which she was a member for many years, will officiate. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Monday, August 25, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MRS. FRED WALTER

Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Walter, 1507 N. Twelfth street, were conducted this afternoon by the Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church. Burial was made in Silver Brook Cemetery. Mrs. Walter died on Friday morning after being in ill health for several years.