Asa L. Batchelor
June 29, 1856 – Feb. 23, 1939
Niles Daily Star, Friday, February 24, 1939, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
A. L. Batchelor, 82, Former Rail Conductor, dies.
Asa L. Batchelor, a retired railroad conductor and a lifelong resident of Berrien County, died Thursday morning in the Berrien county hospital. He was 82 years old.
Mr. Batchelor who made his home at 628 South Lincoln Avenue, had been in ill health for several months. He entered the hospital Wednesday for treatment.
Mr. Batchelor was born in Buchanan township, a few miles south of Niles on June 29, 1856. He had spent his entire life in and around Niles. He was a member of St. Joseph Valley Lodge Nor 4 F and A.M.
Surviving is the widow, Minnie. There were no children.’
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Turner and Pifer funeral home with the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson officiating. Masons will have charge of committal services in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home