Richard S. Dougan
Aug. 30, 1874-Jan. 16, 1935
Berrien Springs Journal Era, Thursday, January 17, 1935, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
RICHARD DOUGAN DEAD AT HINES HOSPITAL
Word was received here today telling of the death last night of Richard Dougan well known Berrien Springs man which occurred at Hines Hospital at Maywood, Ill.
Mr. Dougan, captain in the world war, went to the government hospital several months ago for treatment for a spleen ailment but medical aid was without avail.
Mr. Dougan was a native of Niles but had lived in Berrien Springs for the past 15 years. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Darwin and Fred of Benton Harbor, and a brother, George of Berrien Springs.
Berrien Springs Journal Era, Thursday, January 24, 1935, page 5, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
MANY ATTEND RITES FOR RICHARD S. DOUGAN
A large number of friends gathered at the Legion Home in Berrien Springs Saturday afternoon to attend the services held for Richard S. Dougan, member of a prominent pioneer family of Niles, whose death occurred at Hines Hospital, Maywood, Ill., the previous Thursday.
The services here was conducted by Rev. George Horst, St. Joseph Congregational minister, Miss Tuttle of his church singing two numbers.
The Berrien Springs American Legion attended in a body and were in charge of the ritualistic service at the grave in Silverbrook cemetery, Niles where burial was made. Pall bearers were Roy Rowe, R.H. Weine, J.D. Boone, G.O. McOmber, J. S. Betchek of Berrien Springs, and Jesse Velie of Buchanan.
Mr. Dougan was born in Niles 60 years ago and spent most of his life in that city. Some 15 years ago he came with his family to Berrien Springs to reside. He served during the war as munitions inspector. He was a member fo the Knights Templar and other Masonic bodies of Niles and had a host of friends in that city as well as in Berrien Springs and throughout the county.
The deceased leaves his widow, Mrs. Hallie Dougan, and two sons, Darwin C. and Frederick B. Dougan of St. Joseph; also one brother, George Dougan of Berrien Springs, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Fox and Mrs. Olive Blackmond of Dowagiac.