Michael L. Zechlin
Dec. 15, 1961-Sept. 30, 1988

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, October 1, 1988, page 2, col. 6-7, microfilm Niles District Library

Michael L. Zechlin, 302 S. Fourth St.., Niles, died as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Friday morning.  He was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Pawating Hospital.

Zechlin was a graduate of Niles High school and attended Southwestern Michigan College.

Employed by Allied Signal Ind., he was an active softball player. He born born Dec. 15, 1961, in Niles where he lived all his life.

On Sept. 26, 1987, he married Julie Shields. She and their son Nicholas survive.

He is also survived by his parents, Lewis (Sparky) and Patricia Zechlin of Niles; a sister, Kim Zechlin of Niles; and a grandmother, Mary Cottrell of Niles.

Services are planned for 11 a.m. Monday at Halbritter Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Henderson of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and from 7-9 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home. The family asks that memorials be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church of the Babe Ruthe League.

Faultine Miller
Jan. 22, 1871-Jan. 8, 1925

Niles Daily Star, Friday, January 9, 1925, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Faultine Miller Dies Suddenly Of Heart Trouble

Word was received in Niles last evening of the sudden death of Faultine Miller, 54, a former well known resident of this city for many years.  Mr. Miller was on a street car in Chicago last evening when he dropped dead of heart disease.  He had been employed for several years in Chicago by the Michigan Central Railroad company.

Mr. Miller is survived by a widow, one son, Walter, and one daughter, Eva, all at home; also by two brothers and two sisters, who are: Edward Miller, 1109 N. Front street, Mrs. Ambrose Mather, 510 Sycamore street, and Mrs. Ambrose Davis, 1212 Phoenix street of Niles, and William who lives in Wisconsin.  The deceased was born in Germany but came to Niles with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Miller, and grew to manhood here.

Edward Miller and Mrs. Mather went to Chicago this morning in response to the message, while the other relatives waited to learn the funeral arrangements, as it is probable the body will be brought to Niles for burial.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, January 12, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Body Brought Here

The body of Faultine Miller was brought to Niles from Chicago this afternoon on Michigan Central train No. 10, and was taken directly to Silver Brook cemetery for burial. Accompanying the body to Niles were the widow and two children of the deceased, also Mrs. Ambrose Mather of Niles, a sister of Mr. Miller, and other friends, including the pallbearers.  Edward Miller and Mrs. A. Davis, brother and sister of the deceased, and other relatives and friends met the funeral party here.  The funeral services were conducted at the home in Chicago by the reader of the Christian Science church, of which the deceased was a member.

Joseph R. Miller
Feb. 3, 1897-March 11, 1960

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 12, 1960, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Joseph R. Miller, 63, route two, Niles, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday in Edwardsburg after suffering a heart attack.

Mr. Miller was born Feb. 3, 1897, in Milton Township, Cass County. His wife, Bertha, preceded him in death five years ago. Surviving are a son, Norman Miller, Niles, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Pifer and Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg with the Rev. Herbert Meussling, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ Evangelical and Reformed, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

Robert L. Nethercutt
Aug. 22, 1925-Oct. 29, 1977

Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 31, 1977, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES-- Robert L. Nethercutt, 52, of 2411 Floral Dr., died at 4 p.m.  Saturday at Pawating Hospital.

A veteran of the Korean War with the U.S. Army, Mr. Nethercutt was a brick mason. He was born Aug. 22, 1925 in Carroll County, Ind., and had lived here since 1957, coming from Goshen, Ind.

On April 8, 1955 in Indiana, he married Dolores Hughes, who survives. Also survivng are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nethercutt of Goshen; two daughters, Mrs. John (Sandra) Klimek of Buchanan and Miss Cynthia Nethercutt, at home; a brother, Eugene Nethercutt of Goshen; and a sister, Mrs. Donald E. Miller of Elkhart, Ind.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends are calling at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Frank E. Schell
1884-Jan. 9, 1925

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 10, 1925, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral Services For F.E. Schell On Monday

Funeral services for Frank E. Schell will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, 108 South Seventh street. Rev. H.T. Scherer, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will conduct the services.  Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Roy Schell, only brother of the deceased, has wired that he expects to be in Niles early Sunday morning, being now en route here from his home in Boston.

The body of Schell, which was taken to the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms yesterday morning, was taken to the home this morning.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, January 12, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral Today

Funeral services for Frank E. Schell were conducted by Rev. H. T. Scherer this afternoon at the home, 108 South Seventh Street.  Mrs. Albert Vetter sang.  Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery. The following served as pallbearers: Fred R. Eaglesfield, C.R. Hemming, W.A. Noble, A.G. Nepstadt, T.C. Hance and C.E. Moon.  Among those from out of the city who attended the services were: Mr. Schell's sister, Mrs. Orlina Krause of St. Louis, Mo.; Leroy Schell of Boston, brother of the deceased; Mrs. Schell's brother and his wife, Mr.and Mrs. John Kless of Williamsport, Pa., and Mrs. Schell's sister, Mrs. Raymond Huber, and her husband of Gary, Ind.

John Wingeart
Feb. 23, 1896-Dec. 31, 1990

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 2, 1991, page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for John M. Wingeart, 94, of 2642 Miars Drive, Niles, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Halbritter Funeral Home by the Rev. Lloyd A. Phillips of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Silverbroook Cemetery.

Mr. Wingeart died at 5 a.m. Monday at his home following a brief illness.

He was born Feb. 23, 1896, in Pulaski County, Ind., and lived in Niles since 1921, coming from LaPorte, Ind.

Mr. WIngeart was a retired employee of National Standard Co. and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

On March 6, 1915, at LaPorte, Ind., he married Minnie Koch, who preceded him in death on Nov. 30, 1990.

Survivors include three daughter, Evalyn Gibbs of Niles, Helen Young of Centreville and Joyce Totten of Holt; a son, Jerold Wingeart of Parkton, Maryland; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.

Two sons preceded him in death: Harlan Wingeart died Aug. 16,1989 and Erwin Wingeart died Oct. 6, 1986.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.