John J. Foster
1852-Feb. 27, 1928

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 29, 1928, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL TODAY

Funeral services were held this afternoon for John J. Foster at the Foster home north of the city. Rev. O.R. Grattan, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated. The body was placed in a vault at the mausoleum at Silver Brook cemetery and St. Joseph Valley lodge, No. 4, had charge of the committal services.

Fred Gibson
Nov. 27, 1877-March 1, 1928

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 2, 1928, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

FRED GIBSON DIES IN CHICAGO

The body of Fred Gibson will be brought to Niles this evening form Chicago and will be taken the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms. The funeral services will probably be held on Sunday afternoon although complete arrangements will not be made until after Mrs. Gibson arrives in Niles. Mr. Gibson formerly lived in Niles for a number of years having been a printer in the employe of the Niles Daily Star. He came to Niles in 1904. He was married to Miss Elsie Howard, a daughter of the late Thomas Howard, who survived him, and also by one son, John. Mrs. Gibson and her son will accompany the body to Niles and they will be at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mabel Harrison, 815 Cherry street. Mr. Gibson had been in ill health since last January from a complication of diseases. He was 50 years of age.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 3, 1928, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Fred Gibson will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms. Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian chruch will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Nellie Dickeson
1889-March 2, 1928

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 2, 1928, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH LEAVES 6 SMALL CHILDREN MOTHERLESS

Mrs. William Dickeson Passes Away After Operation for Tumor

Mrs. Nellie Dickeson, 39, wife of William Dickeson and mother of six children, died this morning at 3 o'clock. On Monday she had an operation for tumor, and grew steadily weaker until her death. The youngest of the six children is three years of age.

Mrs. Dickeson's maiden name was Nellie Hubbard, only daughter of Charles Hubbard, 925 Cherry street. Her mother died 28 years ago. Besides her husband, who is a Michigan Central railroad employee, her father, and her children, Mrs. Dickeson is survived by three brothers, William, of Sumnerville, Lyle, of Eau Claire, and Giles, who is in the south. The children are Silvester, Hazel, Esther, Opal, Virgil and Lucille.

The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W.G. Webbink, pastor of St. John's church, will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 3, 1928, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's church, will conduct the funeral services on Sunday afternoon for Mrs. William Dickeson. The service will be held at 2 o'clock at the home at Howard and Seventh streets. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

George Swindell
May 7, 1840-June 23, 1903

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 23, 1903, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

GEORGE SWINDELL

Death Summons Another Nilesite This Afternoon

George Swindell died this afternoon of cancer of the stomach, after a lingering illness. The deceased is survived by a wife and one daughter, the latter being Mrs. Isaac Waterhouse of Anniston, Ala. Mr. Swindell resided in Niles during the past 16 years, and was esteemed and respected by all who knew him.

Funeral announcement later.

Lucinda Curtis
June 30, 1839-June 22, 1903

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 23, 1903, page 2 col 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. LUCINDA CURTIS

Pioneer Resident Passed Away Last Evening

Mrs. Lucinda Curtis, wife of John Curtis, died of paralysis last evening at 7:30 o'clock, after a lingering illness. The deceased, who was a respectable colored lady, was 65 years of age and had resided here for forty years. She is survived by a husband and seven children, all of whom, with the exception of William, of Chicago, were present at the bedside when the end came.

The funeral will take place from the home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Roberts of South Bend officiating. Interment at Silver Brook.

Donald A. Reutter
Nov. 10, 1906-March 6, 1992

The Herald-Palladium (St. Joseph, MI), Sunday, March 8, 1992, page 11

NILES--Donald A. Reutter, 85, of 1894 Lewis Dr., Niles, died Friday at Pawating Hospital.

There will be no funeral or visitation. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Arrangements are by Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, Niles. Memorials may be made to Berrien County Cancer Service.

Mr. Reutter was born Nov. 10, 1907, in Fenton, Iowa. He lived in Niles for 40 years. He retired in 1962, from Hoffman Brothers Auto Sales where he had been a salesman. Survivors include: His wife, the former Olga Anderson, whom he married July 9, 1926; a daughter, Carole Reutter of Niles; a son, Donald Jr. of Niles; two sisters--Vera Hood of Duluth, Minn. and Cleona Goodrow of Stevensville; and a brother, Durward of Washington; five grandchildren; and six grandchildren [sic]. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Rafferty, in 1975.