Elizabeth Whisman
Jan. 20, 1879-Jan. 8, 1954

Niles Daily Star, Friday, January 8, 1954, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Whisman, 66 South Third street, died at 6 a.m., today in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Gardner, 118 Forest avenue.  She had been ill a short time.

Surviving are her children, Mrs. Robert Gardner, of Niles, Mrs. Fred Corbin, of Flint, Mrs. Fred Kirby, of Detroit, and Mrs. George Abbott, of Chicago; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and one brother, Delbert Sill, of .. [Illegible] . . . Jan. 20, 1879, in Marshall County, Ind., and came her from Buchanan 1919.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. John G. Carlton, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Belle (Warner) Bachman
Sept. 30, 1885-July18, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 18, 1929, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH MRS. BELLE BACHMAN

Mrs. Belle Bachman, wife of Jacob Bachman, died at their home, 17 Parkway, this afternoon about 1:30 after an illness of several months duration.  Surviving Mrs. Bachman is her husband, her son, Leo Weiser and one sister, Mrs. Grace Gohn, of South Bend. Mrs. Bachman was formerly in business in Niles for several years conducting a variety store. A more detailed obituary will be given tomorrow and the funeral plans will be announced tomorrow.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, July 19, 1929, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. BELLE BACHMAN TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Bachman will be held in the home, 17 Parkway, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock and will be private. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be made in the family lot in Silver brook cemetery.

Mrs. Bachman was born in New Buffalo on Sept. 30, 1885.  Her maiden name was Belle Warner. When she was a girl of 12 years the family moved to Niles and she had since resided here. She attended the Niles public schools and entered the high school. For a number of years Mrs. Bachman engaged in business in Niles conducting a bazaar and notions store.  She was married in June 1919 at South Bend to Jacob Bachman who survives her.  She is also survived by one son, Leo Weiser, born of a former marriage, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Gohn, of South Bend.  Her aged grandmother, Mrs. J.C. Mullholland, 82, of Eau Claire, also survives. The death of Mrs. Bachman's mother, Mrs. Anna Warner, occurred in 1916.

Mrs. Warner was stricken with illness last fall. In October she went to the Mayo Bros. Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and had an operation.  She returned to Niles on the day before Thanksgiving and for a time the family and friends were encouraged by an improvement in her condition. However, seven weeks ago she became ill again and had steadily failed until her death.

Mrs. Bachman was a member of the Rebekah Royal Neighbors and Mooseheart legion lodges. She was active in these organizations, and had held offices in each and , through her fraternal and business relations, she had become widely known in the city and many regret her death.

Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening and until noon tomorrow to view the body.

William Bowerman
1876-July 21, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 19, 1929, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

WILLIAM BOWERMAN IS STRICKEN BY DEATH

Former Niles Business Man Passes Away After Long Illness

William Bowerman, 53, formerly in business in Niles for a number of years, but who more than a year ago suffered a complete collapse which prevented him from further work, died on Sunday in the Michigan State hospital in Kalamazoo. The body is now at the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms. Funeral plans are not completed awaiting the arrival in Niles of the widow who is expected this afternoon from Des Moines, Iowa.

Mr. Bowerman was born in Indiana. He came to Niles 25 years ago and had since made his home here .  He operated a candy business at one time but later launched into the business of an electrician and had one of the prominent stores on Main street.

Mr. Bowerman is survived by a widow, one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Shaw, of Des Moines, Iowa, and by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Laura Matthews and Mrs. Pearl Whitman, of South Bend, Mrs. Elizabeth McLaughlin, of New Troy, Mrs. Frank Bleazhy and Mrs. Emma Smith and Henry Bowerman, of Niles. Mrs. Smith makes her home with Mrs. Bleazby just south of M-60 about a mile east of Niles.  Another sister Mrs. Ida Adams was killed, as was also her father-in-law at Attica, Ind., recently.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 23, 1929, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL WM. BOWERMAN

Funeral services for William Bowerman will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 fast time, in the Troost and Augustine chapel.  The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will conduct the services.  Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.  The widow of the deceased, and their daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Shaw, of Des Moines, arrived in Niles this morning in response to the telegram announcing Mr. Bowerman's death.

Mary Beyrer 
1863-July 21, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 19, 1929, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH MISS MARY BEYRER

Miss Mary Beyrer, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Beyrer, deceased, died on Sunday evening in Kalamazoo. She had long been ill with tuberculosis. The body was brought to Niles today. Miss Beyrer is survived by three sisters and one brother.  They are Mrs. Louise Kehrer, of Sisters lakes, Misses Minnie and Sara Beyrer who reside on the Beyrer homestead, two and one-half miles north of Niles, and William Beyrer, of Wilmette. Ill.  The funeral plans are not completed.

Note:  This family name seems to have been variably spelled as Beyers.  This lady is in cemetery book as Beyers while parents and siblings named in obituary are listed as Beyrer.  

Mae Pollock Champion
Nov. 2, 1870-June 30, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 1, 1929, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. FRANK CHAMPION IS STRICKEN BY DEATH

Passes Away at N. Third St. Home on Sunday After Long Illness

Mrs. Mae Pollock, champion, [sic] wife of Frank Champion, died at their home, 329 N. Third street at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, death bringing release from sufferings patiently borne for many weeks. Four years ago  Mrs. Champion had an operation and until about a year ago she was apparently in good health but for a number of months she had steadily failed.

Mrs. Champion was born in Ashland, Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1870, a daughter of John and Emily Pollock, deceased. She was married to Mr. Champion in Eaton county on July 16, 1894.  The came at once to Niles and they had since resided in this city, Mrs. Champion enlarging her acquaintances and friendships with the years and taking an active part in the work of the Methodist church when her health permitted. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Champion, a daughter who died in infancy and a son, Francis Champion, who is now in the forestry service of the United States and stationed at Madison, Wis. Besides her husband and son, Mrs. Champion is survived by two brothers and two sisters who are Allen Pollock, of Lansing, Charles Pollock, of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Van Bentley, of Battle Creek and Mrs. James Carpenter, of Climax. Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Carpenter are in the city and their brother, Allen is expected tomorrow.

Mrs. Champion was a member of Niles Circle, No. 45, Ladies of the G.A.R.

The funeral services will be held in the home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. W.W. Slee, pastor of the Methodist church, of which Mrs. Champion had been a faithful member for many years, will officiate. Burial will be made in the family lot in Silver Brook cemetery.

Robert A. Daus
Oct. 17, 1928-July 9, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 11, 1929, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL INFANT DAUS

Funeral services for the infant son of  Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Daus, 323 S. Lincoln avenue, were held this afternoon in the home. The Rev. W.W. Slee, pastor of the Methodist church officiated.  Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, July 12, 1929, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

HERE FOR FUNERAL

Among those from out of the city who attended the funeral services for the infant son of Mr.and Mrs. Edward H. Daus, 3232 S. Lincoln Ave., yesterday were:  A.A. Eaton and son, Glen, Mr.and Mrs. Irwin Eaton and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Eaton of Haskells, Ind.; Clate Eaton and Esther Nelson of Union Mills, Ind., Mrs. Minnie Browski and daughter Ruth, Mrs. Elsie Honingsburg, Mrs. Anna Passinhine and Mrs. Nettie Hartwig and daughter Marguerite of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Mary Howell and . . . [illegible] . .  . Mrs. T. Bowman and children, Mrs. H.Hienze, Mrs. Ray Eilers, Mrs. l. Easterday and Mrs. B Schultz, of Michigan City, Ind. and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marrer and Laudner Pillips of South Bend, Ind.

Note: DOB and DOD from Michigan Death Certificate for Robert Adrian Daus, son of Edward H. and Neah (Eaton) Daus.