Frank Pfeil
Aug. 6, 1893-March 14, 1930
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, March 15, 1930, page 1, col. 8 , microfilm Niles District Library
FRANK PFEIL, FRONT ST. MERCHANT, IS STRICKEN
Week's Illness with Pneumonia Takes Young Business Man
Frank Pfeil, 36, well known young Niles business man, and a member of the firm of Pfeil and Hahn, died on Friday afternoon at 4:50 at his home, 1209 Regent street after one week of illness with bronchial pneumonia. Until he was suddenly stricken a week ago Mr. Pfeil had been about his business affairs as usual and his death comes as a shock to his business associates and many friends.
Mr. Pfeil was born on a farm two miles west of Niles on August 6, 1893, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pfeil who survive him and who now live at 1002 N. Fifth street. He had spent his entire life in Niles and vicinity. He was married on Feb. 16, 1918, at Niles to Miss Naomi Silvers who also survives him. Besides the parents and widow he is survived by a daughter, Leila, age 11 years and by the following brothers and sisters, Clarence, William, John, Mrs. Edward Hahn, Mrs. Frank Allbright, Arthur and Pauline Pilfer. The brothers and sisters all live in Niles except William who is a resident of South Bend.
On Jan. 9, 1920, Mr. Pfeil launched into business for himself in partnership with his brother-in-law, Edward Hahn, and they have since conducted a grocery store on North Front street under the firm name of Pfeil and Hahn and known as the North End Grocery. Mr. Pfeil had no fraternal relationships, his chief interest centering about his home and business.
The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home. The Rev. G. Webbink will officiate. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, March 17, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL FRANK PFEIL
Funeral services for Frank Pfeil were held this afternoon in the home, 1209 Regent street. The Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church conducted the services. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery. The following served as pallbearers: Fred Early, Fred Hahn, Charles Hahn, Laurel Young, Ray Lowe and Walter Zimmer. Mr. Pfeil, well known young Niles business man, died on Friday afternoon after a week of illness with pneumonia.