James J. Gallagher
Dec. 15, 1862-May 1, 1933

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, May 1, 1933, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

JAMES A. GALLAGHER DIES AFTER ILLNESS
Former Chicago Banker in Ill Health During Past Year

James A. Gallagher, 70, a retired banker of Chicago who had lived in Niles since he retired five years ago, died this morning at 4 o'clock in his home, 1442 Regent street. He had been ill for more than a year.

The funeral plans were not completed today but it is probable that the services will be held in the home at 2:30 on Thursday afternoon. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mr. Gallagher was born in Boston on December 15, 1862. He had spent most of his life in the banking business in Chicago. Surviving Mr. Gallagher is a widow, Mrs. Eva Gallagher, two daughters, Mrs. C. Hubler of Chicago, and Mrs. Bert Daley, of Niles, two sons, Clarence, at home and James of Dowagiac, and three brothers, Thomas, Owen and Peter Gallagher of Chicago.

Mr. Gallagher had been in the banking business in Chicago for nearly 30 years before his retirement, and always in the same bank although it was operated under different names. When he entered the service of the bank it was the Illinois Trust and Savings bank. It is now the Continenital[sic] National and Savings bank and covers a block in the “loop” district. He had served the bank as clerk, cashier and in other capacities in different departments of its business.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, May 5, 1933, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL JAMES J. GALLAGHER

Funeral services for James J. Gallagher who died Monday morning will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in his home, 1443 Regent street. Henry Hill, of the First Church of Christ Scientist, will read the service. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.

Note: Second obit correctly states name as James J. consistent with cemetery record, gravestone, and Michigan DC.

Elizabeth Starkweather
May 22, 1822-Oct. 8, 1910

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 10, 1910, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. H. STARKWEATHER
Pioneer Resident of This Section Died at Advanced Age

Mrs. Henry Starkweather, a pioneer and highly respected resident of this section passed away Saturday evening at seven o'clock at the home of her son, Frank Starkweather, three miles north of Niles, aged 88 years.

The funeral was held this afternoon from the residence, Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating. Burial took place at Silver Brook cemetery.

The demise of this beloved lady has caused sorrow to the wide circle of friends which she had made for herself by the beautiful attributes of her character and her consistent Christian life.

Donald Christian Geishirt
Jan. 14, 1933-April 11, 1933

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, April 11, 1933, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: DEATH BABY GEISHIRT

Donald Christian Geishirt, three months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Geishirt, 822 ½ Emmons street, died this morning at 2:30 in Pawating hospital where he was taken yesterday for treatment. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Troost and Augustine chapel. The Rev. M.R. Everett will officiate. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.

Robert Goldfuss
April 1, 1910-Sept. 29, 1910

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, September 29, 1910, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Robert Goldfuss, seven month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Goldfuss of West Niles, died this morning at 4 o'clock of whooping cough and broncho pneumonia. The funeral will occur at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. Yonker officiating. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, October 1, 1910, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral services of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Goldfuss, occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Howe officiated. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Rose Ellen Young
Aug. 18, 1872-April 4, 1933

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, April 4, 1933, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. ROY YOUNG DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Passes Away Shortly After Noon Today at Cedar Street Home

Mrs. Rose Ellen Young, wife of Roy Young, 517 Cedar street, died in their home this afternoon at 12:50 after having been ill for three and one-half years. The immediate cause of death was a heart attack with which she was stricken a few minutes before her death.

Mrs. Young's maiden name was Rose Ellen Faringhy. She was a daughter of L.O. Faringhy an officer of the regular army at the time of her birth and she was born in the Fort Riley administration building in Fort Riley, Kans., her father having been stationed there. She was married to Mr. Young in Junction City, Kans., and went from there to Lincoln, Neb., where they made their home for 20 years or until Mr. Young came to Niles with the Shinn Manufacturing company, or 16 years ago. Mrs. Young was identified wit the church and social life in Niles until her health failed. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal church, of St. Agnes guild, of the Niles Musical club and of the Social club.

Surviving Mrs. Young is her husband, one son, Clay Young, of San Antonio, Texas, one sister, Mrs. Mabel Howells of Portland, Ore., and one brother, Major William H. Faringhy of Monterey, Calif. The latter is in the regular United States army.

The funeral plans are not completed pending word from their son.

John Bruce Cochran
May 15, 1825-Sept. 25, 1911

Niles Daily Star(Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, September 25, 1911, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

JOHN BRUCE COCHRAN PASSED BEYOND TODAY.

At 12:30 o'clock this morning, John Bruce Cochran died at the home of his nephew, Wm. Cochran, residing two and a half miles west, on the Buchanan road.

Mr. Cochran was born at Johnston, Vermont, May 15, 1825, his exact age being 86 years, 4 months and 10 days. He was married Nov. 14, 1850, to Miss Emiline Burnett in Erie county, N.Y. Three children were born to this union, all of whom are deceased. He was the last of a family of three children. He came to Niles in 1853. The wife died six years ago last March. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 14 1900. Left to mourn his loss is one nephew, seven great-nephews, four great-nieces, and three great-great-nieces.

The funeral will take place from the house at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Chas, Ager to conduct the services. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.