David Ramsey
Jan. 30, 1913-Aug. 17, 1970

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 17, 1970, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--David Ramsey, 57, of 316 Roberts St., died at 5:30 a.m. today in his home, after an extended illness.

A retired construction worker, Mr. Ramsey was born Jan. 30, 1913, in Whitney County, Ind., and had lived here for 28 years coming from South Bend. On June 12, 1944 in St. Joseph, he married the former Emma Shriner, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, LaFreem Keith of South Bend; two half-brothers, Russel Kissinger of Osceola, Ind. and Keith Kissinger of Columbia City, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Bolles of Chicago and Mrs. Ethel Mead, Mrs. Helen Fulford and Mrs. Beatrice Yantz, all of Columbia city, Ind. and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today in the Pifer Funeral Home, with burial in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Marjorie Rodebush
Oct. 26, 1922-Jan. 8, 1991

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 9, 1991, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Marjorie F. Rodebush, 68, of 2528 Gilbert Ave., Niles, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Church of Christ, Christian by the Rev. Russell W. Ross.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Mrs. Rodebush died at 1:50 p.m Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., following an extended illness.

She was born Oct. 26, 1922, in Niles and had lived in this area all her life.  She was an employee of Johnie's Auto Body Shop, a member of First Church of Christ, Christian, Secretary of Cass County Council on Aging Board, secretary of Friends of Cass County Parks, and a member of Friends of Cass County Library.

On Nov. 8, 1947, in Niles, she married Johnie A. Rodebush, who survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Vicky Rodebush and Diane Rodebush, both of Niles; a son Robert Rodebush of Cincinnati; a sister, Barbara Ortmann of Niles; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Halbritter Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Berrien County Cancer Services or Cass County Library.

Hulda D. Roebeck
April 25, 1892-July 13, 1970

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 15, 1970, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Hulda D. Roebeck, 78, of 2831 Hoyt Dr., died today in Pawating Hospital, after being in poor health for several years.

Born April 25, 1892, in Niles, she had lived here a lifetime.  On April 20, 1924, in Niles, she married Fred Roebeck, who died May 3, 1944.

Survivors include three sons, Lewis and Harry, both of Niles, and Merrill of Dowagiac; two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Shirley) Kujawa and Mrs. Charles (Louise) Fletcher, both of Niles; 14 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Funeral services are incomplete at the Pifer Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 tonight.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 14, 1970, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Funeral services for Mrs. Hulda D. Roebeck, 78, of 2831 Hoyt Dr., who died Monday in Pawating Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Pifer Funeral Home.

Officiating will be the Rev. Harold Boland of the First Assembly of God.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Joseph R. Rudolph
Feb. 12, 1930-Jan. 13, 1991

Niles Daily Star, Monday, January 14, 1991, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for J.R. Rudolph, 60, of 1968 Lewis Drive, Niles, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Halbrittter Funeral Home by the Rev. Lloyd A. Phillips of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Mr. Rudolph died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., following an extended illness.

He was born Feb. 12, 1930,in Almond, Ark., and moved to Niles in 1954.

On Jan. 14, 1950 in Batesville, Ark., he married Barbara Ann Parmer who survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Lois Mallory and Barbara Sue Rudolph, both of Niles; two sons, John R. Rudolph and Joe A. Rudolph, both of Niles, a sister Edna Bell Jeffrey of Almond, Ark.; a brother, Douglas G. Rudolph of Ozark, Ark.; and six grandchildren.

Visitations will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral home.

Memorial contributions made[sic] be made to the Lung Association.

Helen M. Schrader
Sept. 11, 1908-Oct. 28, 1962

Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 29, 1962, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen M. Schrader, 54, 51444 US 31-North, who died at 12:10 p.m. , Sunday, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, will be conducted in the Pifer Home Wednesday at 2 p.m.   The Rev. Paul Harris, pastor of the Congregational Community Church of Roseland will officiate.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. She had been ill 10 days.

Mrs. Schrader was born Sept. 11, 1908, in South Bend, and lived her lifetime in the Niles-South Bend area.

Survivors include her husband, Chris; her father, John Monahon, Niles; a son, John C. South Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Johnson, Niles; four brothers, Fred, Lewis, James, and Rolland, all of Niles, and a sister, Miss Irma Monahon, also of Niles; and five grandchildren.

Friends are being received at the funeral home.

Herman F. Schrumpf
Nov. 13, 1884-March 3, 1960

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 4, 1960, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Herman F. Schrumpf, 75, 79 Desaix St., died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday at his home following an illness of three years.

Mr. Schrumpf, a retired foreman of Tyler Refrigeration Corp., was born Nov. 13, 1884, in Niles and had lived in this community his entire life. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ (Evangelical and Reformed), the Men's Brotherhood of the church, the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Modern Woodmen of America and the Daughters of America.

Surviving are his widow, Addie; four daughters, Mrs. John Horner and Mrs. Ray Kirk, both of Niles; Mrs [illegible] Kirk, Dayton, Mich; and Mrs. Carl Rossow, Buchanan; two sons, George Schrumpf, Niles, and Kenneth Bothwell, Niles; 14 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. John's United Church of Christ with the pastor, the Rev. Herbert Meussling, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home until noon Saturday.

Members of the Daughters of America will meet at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home to conduct memorial services.  Members also have been asked to meet Saturday afternoon at the church to attend funeral services.