James Lewis Richardson
Aug. 18, 1863-Feb. 20, 1940
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 21, 1940, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
J.L. RICHARDSON, PIONEER, STRICKEN
James Lewis Richardson, 76, a member of a pioneer Berrien county family, died Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in his home, 524 South Fifth street, after an illness of six weeks.
Mr. Richardson was the father of 10 children, four of whom preceded him in death. Those surviving include Charles Richardson, Mrs. A. N. Cochran, Mrs. John Nevill, Niles; Arden Richardson, Buchanan; Mrs. Frank Reading, Gary, and Mrs. Audas Durflinger, Watervliet.
Two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Addie Stewart and Otis Richardson, Chicago, and Mrs. Edith Walker, St. Joseph, also survive with 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Richardson was born in Derby, near St. Joseph, where his parents were pioneer settlers, Aug. 18, 1863. He was one of 10 children. He moved here 21 years ago from Chesterton, Ind., and was employed by the Clark Equipment company from which he retired 10 years ago.
Friends may call at the Nevill home, 1414 Lake Lake street, until the hour of the funeral Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the Rutherford funeral home. The Rev. T.O. Lee, Watervliet, former pastor of the Niles Methodist church, and the Rev. J.Kenneth Hoffmaster will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, February 22, 1940, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Richardson Rites Friday
Members of the family will serve as pallbearers for the funeral of James Lewis Richardson, 76, Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the Rutherford funeral home. The body will be taken from the John Neville home at 1414 Lake street Friday morning to the funeral home. Mr. Richardson, a member of a pioneer Berrien county family, died Tuesday afternoon.