Philip Woollet
Apr. 2, 1856-Jan. 4, 1936

Niles Daily Star, Monday, January 6, 1936, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News In Brief:  WOOLLET RITES TUESDAY

Funeral services for  Philip Woollet, 79, who ded Sunday in Berrien Center, will b ehld in the Rutherford-Phillips mortuary Tuesday afternoon at 1;30 o'clock. The services will be in charge of the Salvation Army. Mr. Woollet was born in Indiana. He leaves his wife and no other close relatives.  Mrs. Woollet lives in South Bend.

Note:  DOB and DOD from Michigan Death record.

June Margaret Walters, of Niles
Jan. 18, 1917 — June 10, 2015

Niles Daily Star, Published 10:50am Friday, June 12, 2015

June Margaret Walters, 98, of Niles, died at 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Silverbrook Manor in Niles.

She was born on Jan. 18, 1917, in South Bend, Indiana, to Leslie G. and Maggie L. (Ryan) Fenters. She was graduated from Niles High School, and has lived here all of her life. She was employed for several years in the offices of the former Michigan Wire Goods in Niles.

June was a member of Saint John’s United Church of Christ in Niles. She was also a member of AARP and the Lady Elks of the B.P.O. of Niles Elks #1322, and had participated in activities at the Niles Senior Center. She enjoyed golfing and bowling in Niles, and Camping with her family at Sturgis, Michigan. As a young lady, she had a remarkable career in the early days of softball.

On Jan. 12, 1941, in Niles she married Malcolm R. “Mickey” Walters. Mr. Walters served on the Niles City Fire Department, including many years as captain. They celebrated the 51st anniversary of their wedding just before he preceded her in death on March 24, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Edward C. Fenters and Gilbert R. Fenters.

June is survived by several nieces and nephews including Craig Fenters, Betty June Sneyd, and Scott Fenters; and by a circle of great friends including her neighbor, Nancy Wegner.

The Graveside Service for June Margaret Walters will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles with the Rev. Raymond Fulbright of Saint John’s United Church of Christ officiating. Contributions in memory of June may be made to Saint John’s United Church of Christ. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

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Jerry Strauss
Nov. 7, 1961 - June 8, 2015

GALIEN - Jerry L. Strauss, 53, of Galien, Michigan, died peacefully at his home. Jerry was born November 7, 1961, to Russell C. and Mildred (Marsh) Strauss in Niles, Michigan, and graduated from River Valley High School in 1980. He married Cindy Tebo on September 15, 1990, in Niles, Michigan. He was employed at Kruger Plastic Products in Galien and Bridgman. Jerry liked watching John Wayne movies or sports on T.V. He also enjoyed fishing and reading. Survivors include his sister, Trudy (Terry) Cornwell of Union Pier, Michigan, and brother, Richard (Sylvia) Strauss of Three Oaks, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father in 1973, mother in 1999, brother Robert in 2001, and wife Cindy on May 2, 2002. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Pobocik Funeral Home in Three Oaks, with the Reverend Raymond Babcock officiating. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 6:00 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service, 7301 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, Michigan 49127. To leave a tribute online, please visit www.pobocik.com.
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Diana Louise Stowe-Farris, of Niles
July 15, 1947 — June 15, 2015

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:33am Thursday, June 18, 2015

Diana Louise Stowe-Farris, 67, of Niles, passed away at her home on Monday, June 15, 2015.

Diana Louise Stowe-Farris

Diana was born on July 15, 1947 to the late Lavall and Dorothy (Luther) Lane in South Bend, Indiana as one of eleven children. She retired from Tyler Refrigeration after more than 20 years of service.

Diana was an avid NASCAR fan, Jeff Gordan was her favorite driver. She also loved to watch University of Michigan football games.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lavall and Dorothy Lane; daughter, Rebecca Stowe; siblings, Betty Thomas, Nancy Amundson, Danny Lane, Thelma Worl, and Calvin “Sunny” Lane; and two beloved dogs Maggie and Raffie.

Diana is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Trent) Slates of Niles, her children Brandon Slates of Mishawaka and Justin Slates of Niles, and their children Reece Hensel and Mikalya Slates; husband James “Jim” Farris of Niles, his children John Farris of Niles and James (Laurie) Farris of Granger, Indiana and their children; Tiffany Farris, Rochelle Farris, Heather Farris, Jessica Farris, Zachary Farris and Nathan Farris, siblings; Shirley Joanis of Niles, Susan Horvath of South Bend, Terry (Ann) Lane of Niles and Kenny (Maryanne) Lane of Niles; brother, Richard (Sharon) Lane, of Niles, and her two min-pins Pepper and Cricket.

In keeping with Diana’s wishes she has been cremated and her family will be remembering her privately. She will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles with her daughter, Becky.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.

Arlie E. Sisk-Carpenter, of Niles
1923-June 10, 2015

Niles Daily Star, Published 10:50am Friday, June 12, 2015

Arlie E. Sisk-Carpenter, 93, of Niles, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Arlie was born to the late Nelson and Alice (Everwine) Fry in Sulivan, Indiana.

In 1940 Arlie wed Arrad V. Sisk at a ceremony in Indiana. She worked for many years at Electrovoice and was an avid reader.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands Arrad V. Sisk and Joseph Carpenter; sons, Denzel Sisk, and Arrad V. Sisk Jr.; and siblings, Fred and William Fry and Pearl Eyre.

Arlie is survived by her daughters, Rose Evelyn (James) Smith of Niles and Ladonna (Dale) Smith of Niles; seven grandchildren, James (Charlene) Smith Jr., Michael (Valerie) Smith, Dale (Jodie) Smith Jr., Steven Smith, Cherie Sisk-Frances, Brenda (Joe) Porschart, Robert Sisk, seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Leona Helman of Terre Haute, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home on Monday, June 15, 2015 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m with a prayer service concluding at the funeral home. Arlie will be interred at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles at a graveside service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Alan Jesus Rodriguez, of Niles
Died May 26, 2015

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:20am Friday, May 29, 2015

Alan Jesus Rodriguez, two months, of Niles, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Published 12:24pm Monday, June 1, 2015

Alan Jesus Rodriguez, of Niles, died May 26, 2015. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 1, at Brown Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at St. Mary Catholic Church.