Laura E. Matthews
Feb. 18, 1912-April 26, 1993
Laura E. Matthews
1912-1993
Niles homemaker
Funeral services for Laura Elizabeth Matthews, 81, of 1609 Superior St., Niles, are scheduled for 10:0 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Niles with the Rev. Steven Schuneman, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating.
Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Matthews died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday at Pawating Hospital following a short illness.
Bron Feb. 18, 1912, in Gary, Ind., she was a resident of the area most of her lifetime.
On Oct. 5, 1928, in Goshen, Ind., she married the late J. Earl Matthews, who preceded her in death on March 20, 1980.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Niles, the Pawating Hospital Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, Golden Agers, the Macabees and the Afternoon Lady Elks in Niles.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas E. Matthews of Lilburn, Ga., and Richard L. Matthews of Niles; a daughter, Patricia J. Hoblick of Carthage, Mo.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m .Wednesday at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the Berrien County Cancer Services.
Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 26, 1993, page 2, col. 5-6, microfilm Niles District Library