Warren W. Virgil
Jan. 17, 1922-June 2, 1972

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, June 3, 1972, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Warren W. Virgil, 50, of 1340 Phoenix St., was dead on arrival at 6:45 p.m. Friday at Pawating Hospital.

Mr. Virgil was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Buchanan, and had lived in this area all his life. On March 10, 1941, in Napoleon, Ohio, he married the former Evelyn Potokar, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Todd, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Larry Brock of Niles; his mother, Mrs. Bernice Virgil of Buchanan; six brothers, Paul, Richard and George, all of Buchanan, Oscar of Wisconsin, Donald of Maryland, and Robert in the armed services in Wyoming,and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with burial in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

David S. ‘Scott’ Crouch, Jr., 40
June 18, 1972-March 18, 2013

Niles Daily Star, Published online 3:05pm Tuesday, March 19, 2013, print Wednesday, March 20, 2013, page 5, col. 1-4.

David S. “Scott” Crouch, Jr., 40, of Niles, Mich., died at 12:05 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013 at his home unexpectedly, but of natural causes.

Crouch

He was born on June 18, 1972 in Niles to David Scott and Jerie Lea (Gardner) Crouch, Sr. He was graduated from Niles High School in 1991, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in fire science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. He has lived in Niles all of his life, and was employed at the Niles City Fire Department.  He also owned and operated the Matthew 4:19 Fishing Guide Service.

Scott was a member of Granger Community Church. He has been a personal trainer at both the Niles YMCA and Niles High School. He helped bring Dragon Boat Racing to Niles, helped build the sand volleyball court on the riverfront, and helped establish the fire department’s little fire truck “Flash”.  He was currently helping plan the Twin Waterfalls and Collection Pool for the Niles riverfront.  In 2010, he responded to a call to the oil pipeline spill on the Kalamazoo River, eventually becoming a team leader on the project, and was featured in an article in the Niles Daily Star.  Through all the excitement and activities, he always looked forward to coming home to his dog, Ellie.

Surviving family includes his parents, David and Jerie Crouch of Niles; his brothers and sisters, Gary (& Cheryl) Crouch of Niles, Barry Crouch of South Bend, Melissa (& David) Schiele and Kristen (& Steven) Marsh, both of Niles; nieces and nephews, Kyle Crouch, Courtney Crouch, Carson Schiele, Sydney Schiele, and Amelia Marsh; a great-nephew, Brennen Crouch; and Scott’s grandfather, Gerald Gardner of Cadillac, Michigan.  Scott was married to Anna Patterson.

The family of Scott Crouch will receive relatives and friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with a Firefighter’s Ceremony at 4 p.m. by the Niles City Fire Department.  Committal services will be private on Monday at the Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles with the pastoral staff of Granger Community Church officiating.

Contributions in memory of Scott may be made to the Twin Waterfalls project.

www.halbritterfunerals.com

Hollis B. Annis
Feb. 8, 1904-Oct. 27, 1976

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 2, 1976, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Hollis B. Annis, 72, of The Borden House, 730 N. Fifth St., died Oct. 27.

She was born Feb. 8, 1904. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery with the Rev. Morton Hempel of the Church of God Full Gospel officiating.

Harold C. Bradfield
June 19, 1927-Nov. 8, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 8, 1980, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Harold C. Bradfield, 53, of 1616 US 31, died at 10:28 a.m. in Pawating Hospital after a brief illness.

A Navy veteran of World War II, Bradfield was born on June 19,1927 in Buchanan and had resided locally throughout his lifetime.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Niles Elks, American Legion Post 26 and the Westside Notre Dame Fan Club.

Bradfield is  survived by his mother, Mrs. Maxine Bradfield of Berrien Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Sheri Ann Parrott of Mishawaka, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John D. Slowey of St. Mary's Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery's Veterans Section.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday and after 2 p.m. Monday at the Halbritter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles Community Library.

Amanda Bradford
May 1, 1888-Nov. 12, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 13, 1980, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

Amanda Bradford, 92, of 1182 Giles Rd., Howard township, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Pawating Hospital after a long illness.

Born on May 1, 1888, in Charleston, Miss., she had been a resident of Cass County since 1954.

Mrs. Bradford's husband, Robert, died in 1969.

Survivors include three sons, Henry Buckley and Wardell Bradford, both of Charleston, Miss., and Willie Buckley, of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Irene Willis, of Niles, and 33 grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 17, 1980, page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library

Amanda Bradford, 92, of 1182 Giles Rd., Howard Township, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in Pawating Hospital following a lengthy illness.

A homemaker, she was born Nov. 12, 1888 in Charleston, Miss. and had lived here since1954.

She was married to Robert Bradford who died in 1969.

Survivors include three sons, Henry Buckley of Charleston, Willie Buckley of Memphis, Tenn., and Wardell Bradford of Charleston; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Willis of Niles; and 33 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm. Monday at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. M.L. Daniel will officiate.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.  The Pifer-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

*Death record has dob as May 1, 1888.

Lester J. Bressler
Jan. 30, 1876-June 5, 1926

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, June 5, 1926, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

L.J. BRESSLER IS TAKEN BY DEATH

RAILWAY MAN PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS WITH HEART TROUBLE

Lester J. Bressler, 50, died at his home at 903 Sycamore street at 12:15 o'clock this morning.  He had been in failing health for about two months, but his illness had not been considered serious until a week ago. He had not been confined to his bed, but it was known that he was in a critical condition. Death is attributed to heat trouble. [sic]

Funeral services will be held at the . . .[illegible] . . . 2:30 o'clock by Rev. John Shurman, pastor of the Evangelical church. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mr. Bressler was born January 30, 1876, in Indiana.  He moved to Niles with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bressler, about 35 years ago.  He never married and has made his home with his mother all his life. He had been in the employ of the Michigan Central railway for several years.  His father preceded him in death several years ago. The surviving relatives are his mother, Mrs. Barbara Bressler, one sister, Mrs. Grant Bolton, and one brother, Orena Bressler, all of Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 8, 1926, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL TODAY

Funeral services for Lester J. Bressler, who died at his home at 903 Sycamore street, Saturday morning, were conducted this afternoon at the home by Rev. John Shurman, pastor of the Evangelical church. . .Silver Brook Cemetery.