Henry Miller, Jr.
1857-June 5, 1888

Niles Democrat (Niles, Michigan), Saturday, June 9, 1888, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of Henry Miller, jr. [sic] was attended by the firemen of the city and his fellow workmen of the Lacey cooper shops, in a body, members of the Fearless Hose Co., acting as pall bearers. The deceased had been a member of the Fearless since its organization in 1879.

Card of Thanks

We take this method of expressing our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends, to our son's shop-mates, to the members of the Fire Depatment, especially those of Fearless Hose, for their ready assistance, sympathy and kindness both during the sickness and after the death of our beloved son. Their words and acts will never be forgotted.[sic]

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller

Nancy Hackley
July 4, 1811-Aug. 28, 1888

Niles Democrat(Niles, Michigan), Saturday, September 1, 1888, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Nancey Hackley, a colored lady and for a long time a resident here was buried at Silverbrook on Thursday afternoon.

The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Tuesday, August 28, 1888, page 4

Mrs. Nancy Hackley, the well known colored lady, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Elijah Powell, yesterday morning. She was 77 years old July 4th, and was a great sufferer from asthma. She was the mother of 16 children, 13 of whom are now living. The funeral will occur Thursday from the residence and the body will be interred at Niles, Mich.

William B. Hackley
1829-March 1, 1893

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, March 8, 1893, page 6, col. 1, from the Daily Star on Thursday, March 2, 1893, microfilm Niles District Library

The remains of Wm. B. Hackley, colored, formerly of this city, who died in Chicago will be brought here this evening. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10:30 at the Second Baptist church by Rev. Chas. Ager.

John Hill
1811-March 3, 1893

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, March 8, 1893, page 6, col. 1, from the Daily Star on Friday, March 3, 1893, microfilm Niles District Library

John Hill, an old resident of this city, died last night, aged about 80 years. He ran a grocery store in this city at one time but of late has been in destitute circumstances.

Elizabeth Ann Phillips
1805-July 20, 1880

Niles Republican (Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, July 22, 1880, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARY

It is sad to note the departure of those we love and esteem, although we may wish for it daily, knowing that death is the end of all things earthly here below. Mrs. Eliza Ann Phillips, widow of the late Rev. J.F. Phillips, was born at Middleborough, Mass., 1805. Mrs. Phillips showed traces of physical beauty when she came here some twenty-two years ago with her husband and three children. She was possessed of a very happy disposition, always cheery under the most trying afflictions. She was very domestic in her feelings, and lived almost exclusively in her home. To know her, was to find her there. She lived for her husband and family. She made but few acquaintances in Niles, but to these she clung with strong affection. The death of their son, William Phillips, while in the army, was a great grief to both father and mother, for him they looked for support in their declining years. Mr. Phillips died in 1866, and since that time Mrs. Phillips has made her home with Mrs. Henry Lardner, of this city. During her last illness, Mrs. Phillips suffered a great deal. She was unable to speak except with great difficulty, yet her mind was remarkably clear and active, disposing of all her earthly goods, to a degree that was remarkable. She did not incline to speak of herself at all, but true to her large and sympathetic heart, she thought only of her daughters, the little grandchildren, and the dear ones she was about to leave. Wishing to knew the state of her mind in regard to herself, her daughter said to her, “Mother, you fear nothing, do you!” “I fear not, I trust,” was her reply. Blessed words! For we are assured an abundant entrance shall be given in the heavenly home to all who say, “I trust.” One daughter, Mrs. Cary, of Chicago, is in Paris at present, but the news of her mother's death will not be unexpected, as she visited her mother just before sailing.

“When storms of sorrow round us sweep,
And scenes of anguish make us weep--
To sad Gethsemane
We'll look, and see the Savior there
And humbly bow like Ilim in prayer.”

Niles Democrat (Berrien Co, MI), Saturday, July 24, 1880, page 3, col. 5, microfilm

IN MEMORIAM

 Entered into her rest on Tuesday, July 20, 1880, Eliza., widow of the late Rev. Joseph F. Phillips, in the 76th year of her age.

During the twenty-two years she lived among us, she had been a favorite with young and old. Her perfect usefulness, her childlike innocence of evil, her bright intellect, her energy and activity, all combined to make her the best of mothers, and wives and friends. The great sorrows of her life came upon her here, and she bore them with the Christian heroism of a martyr. Her great sufferings at the final sickness were powerless to cause one murmur from her lips. She only said “I am so weary.” With a mind clear to the last, she made her final arrangement s for her burial and funeral services, and the lily in her hand seems a fitting emblem of her lively life.

“Gone home! Gone home! she lingers here no longer
A restless pilgrim, walking painfully;
With homesick longing, daily growing stronger,
And yearning visions of the joys to be

Gone home! Gone home! Her earnest, active spirit,
Her very playfulness, her heart of love!
The heavenly mansion now she doth inherit,
Which Christ made ready ere she went above”

H.C.S.

Stayton Leo Malone
Oct. 1, 1919-March 13, 1995

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 15, 1995, page 2, col. 1-2, microfilm Niles District Library

Stayton Leo Malone
<1919-1995
retired industrial engineer

Funeral services for Stayton Leo Malone, 75, of 1611 Terminal Road, Niles, will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, by the Elks' Lodge No 2094 of Niles.

Mr. Malone died at 2:55 p.m. Monday, at Silverbrook Manor in Niles, following an extended illness.

He was born Oct. 1, 1919, in Niles, and was a lifetime resident of Niles.

On May 30, 1941, at Niles he married the form Lucille V. Blodgett, who survives.

Mr. Malone was retired form Kawneer Co., as an industrial engineer.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Niles, the Elks' Lodge No. 2094, and the Kawneer 25-Year Club.

Other survivors include three sons, Patrick D. Malone of Niles, Michael D. Malone of Edwardsburg and Daniel R. Malone of Big Rapids: five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Ferol Holloway of South Bend, Ind., and a brother Paul D. Malone of Niles.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elks' Lodge No. 2094 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

*Note: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) in Niles, MI is Lodge No. 1322; Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) in Niles is Lodge No. 2094.