Helen Willard
Aug. 21, 1838-Oct. 25, 1920

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Tuesday, October 26, 1920, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER RESIDENT

Miss Williard, Aged 82 Years, One of First Children Born in Howard Township

Miss Helen Willard died at her home on Yankee street at 9 o'clock last evening at the advanced age of 82 years.

She had long been a sufferer from an injury and the infirmities of age, but exhibited a patient fortitude through it all. She was of a generous and industrious disposition and endeared herself to a large circle of friends.

As a life long member of the First Baptist church she will be greatly missed from among the congregation.  Miss Willard's parents were among the earliest settlers in Howard township and she was one of the first children born in the neighborhood where she has always resided.

She is survived by one brother, J. J. Willard.

The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Trenerry at the residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

Roy C. Wilcox
June 20, 1885-April 10, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 11, 1935, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

ROY C. WILCOX, 49, PROMINENT BARBER, IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Prominent Sportsman, Succumbs After Long Illness; Rites Sunday

Roy C. Wilcox, for 20 years a resident of Niles, a widely known barber and prominent in fraternal circles, died at his home, 216 St. Joseph avenue, at 6 o'clock Wednesday night.

Mr. Wilcox was 49 years old. He had been ill since last autumn with a lung ailment that resulted in his death.  He was born in Hesperia, Mich., June 20, 1885, and came to Niles from Chicago. For 19 years he had been connected with barber shops here, his last employment having been with the Main Cigar store, previously the  “52” operated by Chester Overcash.

A lover of all our of door sports, Mr. Wilcox was especially fond of fishing and hunting and had many friends here among the followers of the sports.  He also was active in the Elks lodge, which will have complete charge of his funeral services.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mabel Wilcox, three sons, Wesley of Chicago, L.J. Of Niles, and Clair Eugene at home; one daughter, Mrs. Ray Goodling, South Bend, a brother, Vern, of Hesperia, and a sister, Mrs. Ray Stuch, Charlotte.

The body was taken to the Rutherford funeral home where friends may call before the hour of the funeral.  Services conducted by the Elks lodge will be held in the Rutherford chapel Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 13, 1935, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Wilcox Rites Will Be Held in Elks Temple

Funeral services for Roy C. Wilcox, who died Wednesday night, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Elks temple. The body will be taken from the Rutherford funeral home in the Elks [illegible] where it will lie in state from 1 o'clock Sunday until the hour of the funeral.

The funeral service will be in charge of the Elks lodge. Pall bearers will be Walter Skalla, Eli Overcash, Ray Clark, William Kell, Frank McIntire and Louis Goodsell.

Marie Wagner
April 3, 1915-Jan. 5, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Monday, January 7, 1935, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Services Held Today for Mrs. Carl Wagner

Mrs. Marie Wagner, 19, wife of Carl Wagner, 709 Cass street, died Saturday at Pawating hospital after a three weeks' illness.  Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Rutherford funeral chapel.

Mrs. Wagner had lived in Niles for the last 14 years, coming here from Michigan City, Ind.  She was born April 3, 1915, in Jackson, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Porsosksa. She was married Dec. 22, 1931, in South Bend. Beside her husband and parents, she leaves a brother, John Porsoska, and a sister, Sally, all of Niles.  A son, George William Wagner, died June 3, 1933, at the age of 211 weeks. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical church.

The Rev. Theodore Laesch officiated at the services today and burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 8, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief:  PALLBEARERS NAMES

Pallbearers at the funeral of Mrs. Carl Wagner held at the Rutherford funeral chapel Monday afternoon were Otto Fealock, Joseph Kotts, George Tickser, Jack Nafe, Joseph Walters and Andrew Gillinby.

Caroline Vetter
May 16, 1865-April 2, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 3, 1935, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. WM. VETTER CLAIMED BY DEATH

Aged Resident Succumbs in Hospital After Long Illness

Mrs. Caroline Vetter, 69, of 1213 Wells street, died Tuesday night at Pawating hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of William Vetter, who survives her.

Mrs. Vetter was born in Stuttgart, Germany, May 16, 1865, and left there when she was eight years old. She had been a resident of Niles for 61 years, having spent her entire lief here since leaving her old home in Germany.  She was a member of the Esther lodge.

Surviving are her husband, William Vetter, two sons, Fred, Sodus, and Ed., Niles; two daughters, Mrs. Babel Moody and Mrs. Minnie Bessmer, both of Niles, and two brothers, William Schneck, South Bend, and Ernest Schneck, Niles. One son, Frank, died in infancy, and another, George, was killed in service overseas during the World war.

The body was taken to the Price & Kiger funeral home, where friends may call prior to the funeral services. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Price & Kiger funeral home.  The Rev. Theo Eisen will officiate., and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 4, 1935, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief:  TO ATTEND VETTER RITES

Members of the American Legion auxiliary are requested to meet at the Price and Kiger funeral home at 1:45 o'clock Friday afternoon to attend in a body the funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Vetter. The request was issued by the president, Mrs. Roy Gagne, this morning.

Emma Elizabeth Treiber
Oct. 17, 1878-June 8, 1954

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 9, 1954, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Miss Emma Elizabeth Treiber, 75, of 616 North Fifth street, died at 6:20 p.m.  Tuesday in Pawating Hospital.  Miss Treiber had been ill for two years and confined to the hospital for the past seven months.

She was born in Niles Township on Oct. 17, 1878, and was graduated from Niles High School and Ypsilanti Normal School. She received a bachelor of Science degree from the University of Chicago and a master's degree from the University of Michigan.

Miss Treiber taught school in Niles, South Bend, St. Paul, Minn., at the University of Ohio and at. . .[illegible].  She retired from teaching nine years ago and had lived in Niles since.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Fred T. Hulce and Miss Louise Treiber, and a brother, Frank Treiber, all of Niles

Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral home until time of funeral services at 3 p.m. Friday. The Rev. T.M. Greenhoe will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted.

Nancy Thompson
Jan. 21, 1873-May 17, 1954

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, May 18, 1954, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Nancy Thompson, 911 Margaret street, did at 1:15 p.m. Monday at the Berrien county Hospital, Berrien Center. She had been ill for several years.

Surviving are: her husband, Thomas; six children, Mrs. George Howell, of Jonesboro, Ind.; Glen, William and Perley Thompson,all of Niles; Mrs. William Show, of Galesburg,and Mrs. Harry Wogoman, of Edwardsburg; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and three . . .[illegible]. Mrs. Thompson was born January 21, 1873, in Grant county, Ind., and came here from Jonesboro in 1923.  She was a member of the First Church of Christ.

Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with John Kinner, pastor of the First Church of Christ, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Notes: DOB and Maiden name from Michigan Death Record