Lizzy Ellen Johnson
Nov. 24, 1919-May 7, 1981

Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 8, 1981, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Lizzy Ellen Johnson, 61, 1612 Superior St., Niles, died 3 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at home after a lengthy illness.

Born November 24, 1919, in Missouri, she was a resident of Niles for three years, coming from Galien. She retired in 1974 from Gerber Plastic Wear, Three Oaks.

She was married to Eulis Lee Johnson, who preceded her in death in 1945.

Surviving are two sons and a daughter, Eulis Billy Gene Johnson, of New Taswell, Tenn.; Jimmie Dale Johnson, Niles; and Mary Ann Whitehead, Mishawaka.

A sister, Mrs. Eugene Ryall, of South Bend, also survives her.

Mrs. Johnson had 13 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m .Saturday at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, the Rev. Walter Bellis III, officiating.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 p.m Friday.

Carrie Keltz
March 8, 1888-May 28, 1981

Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 29, 1981, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Carrie Keltz, of 1423 Broadway, Niles died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at Pawating Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born March 8, 1888 in Michigan City, Indiana and has lived here since 1921. She married Jesse M. Keltz on July 9, 1913 in Michigan City. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1971. Mrs. Keltz belonged to the Lady Engineers and was a former member of the Lady Elks.

Survivors include a son, Howard R. Keltz of Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Welsh of Gobles; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11: 00 a.m. at the Halbritter Funeral Home, with the Reverend Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. The place of burial will be the Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Halbritter Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Niles Community Library.

Alberta Love
May 24, 1925-Aug. 12, 1995

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 15, 1995, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Alberta Love, 70, of 251 Cass St., Niles, will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Niles by the Rev. Fletcher McAfee, pastor.

Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Mrs. Love died at 3:30 a.m Sunday at Berrien General Hospital in Berrien Center.

She was born May 24, 1925 in Newbern, Tenn., and had lived in Niles for over 50 years.

She married Thuruin Love in South Bend, Ind. He died July 17, 1980.

Mrs. Love was a homemaker.

She was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Niles.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Love of Benton Harbor,and Johnnie Carpenter of Gary, Ind.; a son, Richard Thompson of Niles; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

Arrangements were completed by Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan.

Darrell LeRoy Rockwell
Oct. 21, 1944-June 19, 1972

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 20, 1972, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Darrell LeRoy Rockwell, 27, of 3117 Detroit Rd., died at 11 a.m. Monday in Pawating Hospital after an illness of a few hours.

Born Oct. 21, 1944, in Niles, Mr. Rockwell had lived here all his life.  On Dec. 3, 1968,in South Bend, he married the former Sandra Scott, who survives.

Also surviving are his father, Harold Davis, and his step-mother, Mrs. Lillian Davis, both of Niles; his foster parents, Mr.and Mrs. Everett McBain of Niles; a stepdaughter, Deborah Wise, at home and a sister, Mrs. Sylvia VanKirk of Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm. Wednesday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. William H. McVay of the Missionary church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 tonight at the funeral home.

Amanda Stroup
Aug. 18,1870-Oct. 22, 1932

Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 24, 1932, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Price and Kiger chapel for Miss Amanda Stroup, 62, who died on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in her home at Thirteenth and Main streets.  She had been ill for several weeks preceding her death. She is survived by a brother and a sister, Daniel Stroup and Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, of Niles. She was born in Bertrand on August 18, 1870 and had spent her entire life in this community.

Michael A. Thornton
Feb. 17, 1947-Aug. 15, 1995

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 16, 1995, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Michael A. Thornton, 48, of 10909 Pucker St., Niles, died at 4:32 p.m. Tuesday at Pawating Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Thornton was a 1965 graduate of Niles High School.

Arrangements are being completed by Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, August 17, 1995, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Michael "Harvey" Thornton
1947-1995
fishing and hunting enthusiast

Funeral services for Michael "Harvey" Thornton, 48, of 10909 Pucker St.,Niles, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles by the Rev. Lowell Black of First Church of Christ-Christian.

Burial will follow in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles.

Mr. Thornton died at 4:32 p.m. Tuesday at Pawating Hospital in Niles, following a brief illness.

He was born Feb. 17, 1947, in Niles, and was a lifetime resident of Niles.

On Aug. 14, 1966, in Niles, he married the former Stephanie L. Brooks, who survives.

Mr. Thornton was a foreman for French Paper Co. in Niles.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He graduated from Niles High School in 1965, and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.  He was the recipient of the Purple Heart during that conflict.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Michele R. Jones of Niles; a son, Steven D. Thornton of Cassopolis; two grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis Ernsberger of Niles and Christine Thornton of Battle Creek; and a brother, Mark Thornton of Niles.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association.