Anna Nieb
Sept. 9, 1845-July 1, 1926
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 1, 1926, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Anna Nieb, a Niles Resident For Sixty Years, Passes Away
Mrs. Anna Neib, widow of David Neib, a resident of Niles or vicinity for more than 60 years, died Thursday morning at 10:15 o'clock at her home, 621 Pokagon street. While Mrs. Neib had been in ill health for more than a year, three months ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis, and had since been confined to her bed.
Mrs. Neib's maiden name was Anna Brechenser. She was born in Germany on September 9, 1945. At the age of 17 years she came to America and located in Niles. She was married to David Neib on November 14, 1867, and both lived to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary eight years ago. Of the nine children born to them, four died in infancy. The five children survive who are: Mrs. W.J. Conrad, Sumnerville; Mrs. E.B. Straehly, Burr Oak; Mrs. Walter Montgomery and Mrs. Charles Neib, Barron Lake, and Mrs. J.D. O'Donnell, of Niles. Nine grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Mr. and Mrs. Neib lived for many years on a farm two miles north of Niles, or until 15 years ago when they moved to Niles. Mr. Neib died in February three years ago.
Mrs. Neib was well known and highly respected throughout the community.
The funeral plans have not been completed but the services may be held on Sunday.