Agnes Allen Clark

Dec. 11, 1851-Sept. 5, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, September 5, 1933, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Mrs. Agnes Allen Clark, 81, widow of Herman Clark, formerly of this city, died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the residence in South Bend. Death was caused by the infirmities of age and heart disease.

Mrs. Clark was born in Ontario, Canada, Dec. 11, 1851 and came to Niles with her husband about 40 years ago.  Mr. Clark was in charge of the old water power grist mill on the St. Joseph river. After Mr. Clark's death in 1913, she went to South Bend to make her home with her two daughters, Agnes and Mae.  She is also survived by a son, John Clark, Niles.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at the South Bend residence with burial in Silverbrook cemetery, Niles.

Miss Alice A. Phelps

abt. 1850-February 7, 1872

Niles Republican, Thursday, February 8, 1872, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The death of Miss ALICE PHELPS, at one o'clock yesterday, excited more than common attention in this community, where she was so well and favorably known.  She was educated in our public schools, in which she afterwards became a teacher, remaining such until near the close of last year.  At the early age of twelve she united with the Presbyterian Church, of which she has been a faithful member. Her life was pure and useful, and her death was peace.  Her funeral will be attended at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

Niles Republican, Thursday, February 8, 1872, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

PHELPS--In this city, on the 7th instant, of consumption, Miss ALICE A. PHELPS, aged 22 years.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, February 10, 1872, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, February 7th, Miss ALICE A. PHELPS, aged twenty-two years.

Wednesday afternoon the death of Miss Phelps took place.  It had been expected, but when it came it seemed sudden. She had grown up in this community, and up to the close of the last term had been for some time a faithful and efficient teacher. Her many amiable qualities attracted to her a large circle of friends.  At an early age she became a member of the Presbyterian church, and adorned her life with consistency and faithfulness.  It was sad to follow her body to the grave, and many went with sorrow, but the sweet hope of eternal life and its coming reunions caused the thought to arise, "for her to die is gain."

George L. Hinton

abt. 1838-Feb. 5, 1872

Niles Republican, Thursday, February 8, 1872, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

HINTON--In this City, at the residence of his father-in--law, M.A. Davison, on the 5th inst., of consumption, George L. Hinton, aged 33 years.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, February 10, 1872, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, on Monday evening, the 5th of February, after several weeks illness, Mr. George L. Hinton, aged 33 years. He was a native of South Carolina, but removed at an early age to Tennessee. Mr. H. leaves a wife in Niles to mourn his death.

Arthur W. Coffinger

July 1, 1853-Oct. 18, 1913

Niles Daily Star, Monday, Oct. 20, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

A.W. COFFINGER DIED AT GRAND RAPIDS SUNDAY

Arthur W. Coffinger died at Grand Rapids yesterday, aged about 64 years. He was born in Niles and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Coffinger, a stage coach driver. Mr. Coffinger was former American Express agent and chief of the volunteer fire department, this city.  He leaves a wife and one daughter and one son.  Mrs. Thos Hawkins of this city is a sister; also Mrs. Belle Bailey. The body will be brought to Niles for burial, arriving here on the Wolverine at 10:43 o'clock Wednesday morning and will be taken direct to Silver Brook cemetery, where Rev. Yonker will conduct committal services.

Sophia Krell

abt.1819-April 2, 1892

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, April 4, 1892, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Sophia Krell, mother of the late Wm. Krell, formerly of resident of this city, died Saturday afternoon at her home, three miles east of Dowagiac. The remains will be brought to this city and the funeral will occur from the German church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 4, 1892, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Sophia Krell, a resident of this city, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Andrews, near Dowagiac, Saturday, aged 73 years. Mrs. Krell was taken ill about for[sic] weeks ago with the grip.  She was the mother of four children, two of whom are dead. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German church.

Emma Loane

July 28, 1828-Oct. 15, 1913

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, October 15, 1913, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. EMMA LOANE A PIONEER OF NILES
Highly respected lady is dead at the age of 85 years

Mrs. Emma Loane, widow of Andrew Loane, passed away at 6 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. H. Lamberton, 1299 Regent street.  A week ago today Mrs. Loane suffered a stroke of paralysis and had since been stricken twice.

Mrs. Loane was 85 years of age and was a pioneer and highly esteemed resident of Niles.  She was the mother of ten children and while they were still very young, the family was bereaved by the death of the husband and father.

Of the ten children, four survive their mother as follows: Mrs. William Lamberton, Mrs. Eli Young, Byron Loane of Niles and Westley Loane residing near South Bend. Three of the children died in as many days from diphtheria.

Mrs. Loane was born in Delawre, July 28, 1828.

The funeral will be held from Mrs. Lamberton's home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Wright of the methodist church of which Mrs. Loane for many years was a member, will officiate. Interment will occur at Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, October 15, 1913, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

GRAND OLD LADY BIDS FAREWELL TO EARTH

Mrs. Emma Loane, widow of Andrew Loane, residing at 12 00 Regent street, died at 6 o'clock this morning of paralysis, age 85 years the 28th of last July. She ahs resided in Niles since eight years of age, and during her entire lifetime was loved and highly esteemed. She lived her own quite[sic] life, a true and noble women. [sic]

Two daughters and two sons survive. Mrs. Wm. Lamberton and Mrs. Eli Young of this city, Wesley Loane of South Bend, and Byron Loane of Niles.

The funeral will occur from the house, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Wright of the M.E. church officiating. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.