Charlotte (Davis) Coffinger
1856-Oct. 14, 1925

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, October 15, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Locals: FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Mrs. L.H. Beeson has received word that Mrs. Arthur Coffinger, a former resident of Niles, died at her home in Buffalo, N.Y., this morning. Mrs. Coffinger's maiden name was Lottie Davis. Mrs. Louis Newman, of Buffalo, will be remembered as Lillian Davis, is a sister of Mrs. Coffinger. The body will be brought to Niles.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, October 16, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Locals: COMMITTAL SERVICE

Mrs. L.H. Beeson was advised today that the body of Mrs. Arthur Coffinger will be brought to Niles from Buffalo, N.Y., on Saturday morning on Michigan Central train due at 9:42 and will be taken directly to Silver Brook cemetery where Rev. Merton Ross will conduct the committal service. Mrs. Coffinger's home was in Grand Rapids, but she died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Louis Newman in Buffalo, N.Y., where she had her daughter, Miss Mary, were on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Miss Mary Coffinger, Arthur Coffinger, of Grand Rapids, a son of the deceased and his wife, will come to Niles with the body. Mr. and Mrs. Newman will remain until Sunday with Mrs. Beeson.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 19, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Locals: HERE FOR SERVICE

Among those from out of the city who attended the committal services here on Saturday for Mrs. Arthur Coffinger, of Grand Rapids, were Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Newman, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Davis and Nrs. A.A. Newman, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Coffinger, Pontiac, Mich.; Miss Margaret Coffinger, Mrs. Dana Bean, Miss Leona Bean, Warren Bean, Mrs. C.H. Wannerstrom and Miss Frances Laukasher, of Grand Rapids.

Caroline Hofmeister
May 10, 1832-Sept. 15, 1924

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, September 16, 1924, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Hofmeister Dies At Age of 92

At the age of 92 years, the life of Mrs. Caroline Hofmeister, 902 Regent street, was brought to a close this morning at 3 o'clock, when she passed peacefully away after suffering for more than two weeks with the complication of diseases attendant upon advanced years. Mrs. Hofmeister was born in Germany, May 10, 1832. When she was 34 years of age she came to America, and a few years later was married to Mr. Hofmeister who died in Niles just six months after the family moved here from Cincinnati, Ohio, 15 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Hofmeister came to Niles with their son, Christian, then an employe of the National Printing and Engraving company. He died here 12 years ago.

Mrs. Hofmeister is survived by three grandchildren, Christian, Jr., Chilton and Mrs. Helen Young, all of Cincinnati. Christian, Jr., has been in Niles for more than a week, and his sister, Mrs. Young, is expected here this evening.

The funeral services will be held at the Troost and Augustine undertaking chapel on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery where the husband and son of the deceased are buried.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, September 18, 1924, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICES

Rev. John Schurman officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Hofmeister at the Troost and Augustine chapel this afternoon. Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Christian F. Nieb
Nov. 27, 1863-July 4, 1941

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, July 5, 1941, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

CHRISTIAN NIEB, 78, DIES FRIDAY

Christian F. Nieb, 78, lifelong resident of Niles, died Friday in the hospital at Berrien Center. He has been ill for some time.

Mr. Nieb, familiarly known as Chris, was born Nov. 27, 1863, and was a retired tailor. His home was at 28 ½ North State street.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. A.R. Sackman, South Bend and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home where services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, July 7, 1941, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: NIEB SERVICES

Members of the family served as pallbearers at funeral services for Christian F. Nieb, conducted this afternoon at 2:30 in the Rutherford funeral home. Mr. Nieb, a lifelong resident of Niles, died Friday. The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster officiated and burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Clair Arthur Peel
July 16, 1911-April 6, 1955

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, April 7, 1941, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Clair Peel, 43, of 521 North Third Street, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday at his home.

Peel was born July 16, 1911, in Hollsopple, Pa., and moved to Niles four years ago. He was employed at the Niles Cabinet Company.

Surviving are: his wife, Jennie; a son, Clair Jr., with the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Tex.; two sons and a daughter, Leon, Carol Ann and Harold, all at home; eight brothers, William, Harold, Fred, Wesley and Jack, all of Marsteller, Pa., Earl of Erie, Pa., Olander, of New York City and brownie, of Commodore, Pa.; six sisters, Mrs. Martha Dutton, of Niagrara[sic] Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Lillian Krupa, of Marsteller, two other sisters in New York City and two others in Marsteller.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home here where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, April 8, 1941, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATHS: PEEL RITES POSTPONED

Services for Clair Peel, originally scheduled Saturday, have been postponed until Monday to allow faraway relatives to attend. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pifer Funeral Home by the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Nellie A. Peters
May 12, 1885-Sept. 19, 1949

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, September 20, 1949, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Nellie A. Peters, of 1521 East Main street, died suddenly 3:15 p.m. Monday at the family cottage on Birch lake.

Mrs. Peters leaves her husband, Marion Peters, owner of the East Main Gardens florist business here, and nine children, 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dora Griffith, of Sand Creek, Mich.

Her children are Mrs. Vern Murphy, Mrs. Robert Stowe, Roy and Robert Peters, Mrs. Roy Brawley, [illegible] of Niles, Mrs. James George, of [illegible], Miller of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Richard Luke, of Buchanan.

She was born in Sand Creek on May 12, 1885, and came to Niles from there 33 years ago. She was a member of the Mothers of World War II and the American Legion auxiliary.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. L. George Beacock, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Charles D. Pfeil
June 26, 1865-July 9, 1941

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, July 10, 1941, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

CHARLES D. PFEIL TAKEN BY DEATH

Charles D. Pfeil, 76, resident of Niles and Niles township all his life, died Wednesday afternoon at 5:45 in his home at 1002 North Fifth street. He had been ill of heart trouble for six months but his condition was considered serious only a few minutes.

Mr. Pfeil was born June 26, 1865, northwest of Niles on what is now the E.M. Morris estate. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. William Pfeil. Their old home stood where the Morris riding stables are now located.

The early part of his life was spent on the farm. Later, he became interested in construction work and worked for several years as a construction foreman.

Worked on Rail Line

In that capacity he helped build the old interurban line from Niles to St. Joseph, the Michigan Central terminal and the roads from Niles to Sumnerville and from Buchanan to Berrien Springs.

His wife, the former Miss Sophia Bauman died May 3, 1937. He is survived by four sons, William Pfeil, South Bend; Clarence, John and Arthur Pfeil, Niles; three daughters, Mrs. Edward Hahn and Mrs. Frank Albright, Niles, and Miss Pauline Pfeil, at home, and 10 grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, July 11, 1941, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Services in Home, Church Saturday for Charles Pfeil

Funeral services for Charles D. Pfeil, 78, lifelong resident of Niles and Niles township, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in St. John's Evangelical church by the Rev. Theo Eisen.

Mr. Pfeil died Wednesday in his home at 1002 North Fifth street after an illness of six months of heart trouble.

Friends may call at the home where the body was taken Thursday night from the Rutherford funeral home. Private services, for relatives, will be conducted in the home Saturday at 12. The body will then be taken to St. John's Church where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral.

Pallbearers will be his sons, Clarence, William, John and Arthur, and two grandsons, Robert Pfeil and William Albright. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.