Easther Louisa Hoffman
Aug. 27, 1857

Niles Republican, Saturday, September 5, 1857, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARY

The death of Mrs. EASTHER LOUISA HOFFMAN, wife of G.W. Hoffman, Esq, was noticed in the Republican last week. Her remains were brought to Niles for interment, on Saturday last, and her funeral took place from the Presbyterian Church on Sabbath afternoon.  An unusually large congregation was in attendance to pay the last tribute of respect to one of the earliest and most worthy citizens of the place.

Mrs. Hoffman removed to Niles from New Haven, Vermont in 1833.

In the following year she was married to Mr. Hoffman, and commenced her first experience as a housekeeper in a log cabin. From that time, until within a few months, she has been a constant resident of his place, and deeply interested in its growth and prosperity.

On the 24th day of March, 1834, a few individuals convened at a private house, for the purpose of organizing a Presbyterian Church in Niles. Of the eight who were present she was one. She had professed her attachment to the Saviour in her native home, and came to what was then the far west and a wilderness, not to abandon, but to trim her light anew in the cause of religion. Hence we find her embracing the first opportunity that occured[sic] to identify herself with the church of Christ and his people in maintaining the ordinances of His house.

She was thus been associated with the Church here in some form, through all its vicissitudes--a constant devoted and zealous member.

And not only so, but we are informed that she, with another lady commenced the first Sabbath school in connection with this Church.

Her labors in the good cause were not in vain in the Lord for while she sought to water others, her own household was watered of heaven, four out of five of her children, having been hopefully converted and united with the Church, in whose early history she was so deeply interested.

Mrs. Hoffman was greatly beloved by those especially who were her early associates, on account of her eminently social qualities, her generous hospitality, and christian virtues. But it was her lot to outlive, or to see remove from our midst most of those who had formed the circle of her early and peculiar friendship, so that we repeatedly heard her remark that she seemed almost a stranger in the place of her adoption and that the ties which bound her were constantly being sundered.

But she has gone; the places that knew her will know her no more, and soon the few early friends that remain will disappear.

Erasmus Winslow Clark
Oct. 28, 1831-Aug. 28, 1857

Niles Republican, Saturday, August 29, 1857, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

August 28th, in Niles of Consumption, Erasmus Winslow, son of Rowland and Cyndia Ann Clark, aged 25 years and 10 months.

Winslow was one of the first male children born in the Village of Niles. The funeral sermon will be preached at the Methodist Church, on Saturday at 2 o'clock, P.M.

Grace Davis
1873-July 26, 1892

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, July 27, 1892, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Miss Grace Davis, formerly of this city, died yesterday at her home in Marion, Ind. Miss Davis was a sister of Mrs. Lewis Newman, of this city, and her remains will arrive here Friday morning for interment.

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, July 28, 1892, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of Miss Grace Davis, whose death at Marion, Ind. was noticed yesterday, will take place tomorrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church. The interment will be at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Sun, Friday, July 29, 1892, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of Miss Grace Davis was held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church, the remains arriving on the Big 4 train at 1:07 from Marion, Ind.

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, August 3, 1892, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The remains of Miss Gracie Davis arrived in the city this afternoon from Marion, Ind., accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Hoyt, Mrs. A W. Coffinger and son, John Davis and Mr. and Mrs. L. Newman, and were taken to the Presbyterian church where the funeral services were held at 2 o'clock, Rev. Chas. Ager officiating. The cause of her death was pleurisy, which terminated with heart trouble. It is sad for the schoolmates and friends to see one so young taken from life and the relatives have their most heartfelt sympathies. The burial took place at Silver Brook cemetery.

Note:  This appeared in a section recounting the previous week's news and is under the day of the week Friday, July 29.

Also page 5, col. 2,

Mr. and Mrs. L. Newman, who accompanied the remains of Mrs. Newman's sister to Niles for interment, left this morning for their home at Marion.

Paul Trautvetter
1857-July 26, 1892

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, July 27, 1892, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARY

The funeral of the late Paul Trautvetter occurred today from the German Evangelical church, Rev. F. Rahn conducting the ceremonies. The remains were accompanied to their last resting place at Silver Brook cemetery by a large number of friends and members of the German Workingmen's Society, of which Mr. Trautvetter was an honored member.

The deceased gentleman was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1857 and was at the time of his death 34 years, four months and 3 days old. He came from the Fatherland to Niles in 1880 and has since that time lived here. To mourn his death are left a widow and one child, who have the sympathy of all in this hour of bereavement. Mr. Trautvetter was shot July 12, accidentally, at Air Line Junction, Ohio, and since that time until his death has been in great agony. It is understood that proceedings will be instituted against the man from whose hands the fatal bullet was shot.

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, July 27, 1892, page 5, col. 3, same in Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 26, 1892, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

TRAUTVETTER IS DEAD

After a Painful Illness of Some Time

He Passed Away Last Evening

From the Daily Star of Tuesday.

A telegram received here last night from Julius Shultz, states that Paul Trautvetter died last evening at St. Vincent's hospital, Toledo.  The remains will arrive here this evening on fast train No. 5 of the Michigan Central.

It will be remembered that Mr. Trautvetter was accidently shot several weeks ago by a man shooting at a target, and since then he has lingered between life and death. The doctors gave up all hopes from the start. The man who did the shooting has never went to see him or expressed any regret.  We understand the German Workingmen's Benevolent Association will bring suit against the fellow who fired the shot.

Mr. Trautvetter was about 30 years old and leaves a wife and one child. The wife has been constantly by his side. He was considered a respected citizens and his friends were many. Last winter he built a comfortable residence for himself and family on the corner of 6th and Ferry streets, doing most of the work himself, he being a mason by trade and it is sad to think that has been taken away from this pleasant surroundings in the prime of life.

Mr. Trautvetter was a member of the German Workingmen's Benevolent Association of this city, and will be buried under their auspices. He was insured in this order for $550.

 Note: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 12, 1934, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Oliver Kelly
March 13, 1865-Jan. 6, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 6, 1942, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

OLIVER KELLY, 76, STRICKEN TODAY

Oliver H. Kelly, 76, a Niles resident the last 37 years, died in his home at 23 Parkway this morning at 8:40. He had been ill more than a year. He was a retired millwright.

His wife, the former Mae Lavanwey, preceded him in death less than two months ago--Nov. 10, 1941.

He is survived by five sons, Clyde, Wilbur, and Arthur, of Detroit, Oliver and Walter, Niles; and two daughters, Mrs. Julia Strong and Mrs. Irene Tonkin, of Niles; 13 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Rosa Coon, and a brother, Elwood Kelly, both of Watervliet.

He was born in Covert township, Van Buren county, March 13, 1865, and came to Niles from Three Rivers.

Services will be in the Price  and Kiger funeral home Thursday afternoon at 2. The Rev. A.C. DeVries will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Friends may call at the Price and Kiger funeral home until the funeral.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 8, 1942, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

KELLY RITES

Services were held at 2 this afternoon for Oliver Kelly, 76, who died Tuesday morning in his home at 23 Parkway.  The Rev. A.C. DeVries officiated and burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.  Clyde W. Kelly, Wilbur Kelly, Arthur C. Kelly, Oliver L. Kelly, Jr., Walter Kelly and Clifford Strong served as pallbearers.

Florence J. Doubt
June 21, 1912-Jan. 9, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Friday, January 9, 1942, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

FLORENCE J. DOUDT, ROUTE 1, STRICKEN

Ill two months of pulmonary tuberculosis, Mrs. Florence J. Doudt, 29, of Route 1, died this morning at 1:10 in Pinecrest sanitarium at Oshtemo.

She was born June 21, 1912, in South Bend and moved here from that city in June, 1939. She was married Dec. 20, 1930 in South Bend to Max L. Doudt, who survives with a daughter, Shirley Jean, at home.

She also leaves her father, Joseph Lakowski, and a brother, Harry M. Lakowski, both of South Bend. She was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, South Bend.

Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 by Elmer A. Higgins, reader. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 10, 1942, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DOUDT FUNERAL

Elmer A. Higgins, South Bend, will serve as reader Monday afternoon at funeral services set for 2 in the Rutherford funeral home for Mrs. Max L. Doudt.  Mrs. Doudt, of Route 1, died Thursday morning in Pinecrest sanitarium.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.