William Susan
Oct. 28, 1878-Nov. 2, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 2, 1933, page 1,col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

William Susan Dies At Ann Arbor Today

William Susan, 55, 712 Maple street, trucking contractor of this city, died at 12:15 o'clock this afternoon at the University hospital, Ann Arbor, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Susan had been reported improving at the hospital where he had been confined since Oct. 2, but suffered a heart attack abut noon which caused his death. Mrs. Susan had visited her husband a few days ago.

Surviving are the widow, three children, Delbert and Kenneth Susan, Miss Edith Suttan, Niles, and four brothers and sisters, John Susan, South Bend; Frank Susan, Niles, James Susan, Benton Harbor, and Mrs. Sarah Graff, South Bend.

Mr. Susan had lived in this city for the past 25 years and had been a trucking contractor, dealing in sand and gravel. He was born in Niles, Oct. 28, 1878, near Barron lake.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Troost and Turner Funeral home with the Rev. W.H. Turner, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating.  Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 3, 1933, page 2,col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

SUSAN RITES MONDAY

Funeral rites for William Susan, 55, 712 Maple street, who died Thursday afternoon at the University hospital, Ann Arbor, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Troost and Turner Funeral home. The Rev. W.H. Turner, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the hour of the funeral.

Mr. Susan died unexpectedly Thursday of a heart attack suffered about noon. He had been reported as improving.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 7, 1933, page 2,col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

SUSAN RITES HELD

Last rites for William Susan, 55, 72 Maple street, who died Thursday afternoon at he University hospital, Ann Arbor, were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Troost and Turner funeral home. The Rev. W.H. Turner, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated.  Interment was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Everett W. Thompson
May 4, 1863-Nov. 13, 1934

The Galien Gazette (Galien, Berrien Co., Michigan), Thursday, November 15, 1934, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library.

EVERT THOMPSON DIES IN KALAMAZOO HOSPITAL

Word was received here of the death of Evert Thompson, who died Tuesday at a Kalamazoo hospital after a long illness.

Funeral services were held this  (Thursday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Rutherford funeral home at Niles, and interment will take place in Niles cemetery.

Mr. Thompson resided in Three Oaks several years ago, and was engaged as bridge contractor for the Michigan Central railroad. He was a member of the local order of F. & A.M., and several from here attended the services and had charge of the rites at the grave.  

Mr. Thompson is survived by two brothers, Frank, Galien, and Theodore, Berrien Springs.

Hubert Turner
Nov. 8, 1933-Nov. 8, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 9, 1933, page 1,col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Edwin Turner and Infant Son Die

Mrs. Anna E. Turner, 27, wife of Edwin Turner, 4 North St. Joseph avenue, and her newly-born son, Herbert, died Wednesday night at the home of her parents-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. W.H. Turner, 515 Oak street.

The son died at 10 o'clock and at at 11:15 o'clock the mother died.

Surviving Mrs. Turner are the husband; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banks, Milford, Conn., and a sister, Miss Lillian Banks, at home.

She was born Nov. 28, 1906, in Bridgeport, Conn., and was married Oct. 15, 1932 in Niles.

The body may be viewed at the Rutherford funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 10, 1933, page 2,col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

TO HOLD TURNER RITES

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna E. Turner, 27, wife of Edwin Turner, 4 North St. Joseph avenue, and daughter-in-law of the Rev. and Mrs. W.H. Turner, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Rutherford funeral home. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate.  Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mrs. Turner died Wednesday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Turner, following the birth of a son, who preceeded her in death.

Anna Turner
Nov. 28, 1906-Nov. 8 1933

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 9, 1933, page 1,col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Edwin Turner and Infant Son Die

Mrs. Anna E. Turner, 27, wife of Edwin Turner, 4 North St. Joseph avenue, and her newly-born son, Herbert, died Wednesday night at the home of her parents-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. W.H. Turner, 515 Oak street.

The son died at 10 o'clock and at 11:15 o'clock the mother died.

Surviving Mrs. Turner are the husband; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banks, Milford, Conn., and a sister, Miss Lillian Banks, at home.

She was born Nov. 28, 1906, in Bridgeport, Conn., and was married Oct. 15, 1932 in Niles.

The body may be viewed at the Rutherford funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 10, 1933, page 2,col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

TO HOLD TURNER RITES

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna E. Turner, 27, wife of Edwin Turner, 4 North St. Joseph avenue, and daughter-in-law of the Rev. and Mrs. W.H. Turner, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Rutherford funeral home. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate.  Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mrs. Turner died Wednesday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Turner, following the birth of a son, who preceeded her in death.

B.A. Walton
Dec. 13, 1869-Dec. 24, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 26, 1950; page 2, column 5, microfilm, Niles District Library

Byron A. Walton, of Aberdeen, S.D., brother of Herbert F. Walton, of Niles, died on Sunday, Dec. 24 in Aberdeen, according to word received by his brother today.

Surviving are his widow, Mary, and their son, Jay M. Walton, of Chicago, and three brothers, Jay, of Portland, Ore., Dwight of Kansas City, Mo., and Herbert of Niles.

Walton was born on Dec. 13, 1869 . .  and moved from here about ?? years ago. He was a retired attorney.

The body will arrive here on Friday afternoon, and friends may call at the Pifer funeral home after that time. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Alfred Wiatrolik
April 9, 1876-June 22, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Friday, June 23, 1950; page 2, column 5, microfilm, Niles District Library

Alfred Wiatrolik, 74 of South Bend, the father of several Niles residents, died at 8 p.m. Thursday after a six day’s illness.

Wiatrolik was born April 9, 1876, in Poland, and lived in the Niles-South Bend area for 60 years.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jasper Fye, and Mrs. Clarence Fye, both of South Bend; Mrs. Fred Brubaker, of Niles, and Mrs. Leo Kubiak, of the state line; two sons, Ted and Clem, both of Niles; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where the Rev. Percy D. Jones will conduct services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.