Kate Gray
Nov. 5, 1852-May 4, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 4, 1935, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

KATE GRAY DIES OF LONG ILLNESS
Lifelong Resident of Niles and Member of Pioneer Family Passes

Miss Kate Gray, a lifelong resident of Niles and a member of one of the oldest pioneer families died early this morning at her home, 302 Sycamore street.

Miss Gray’s death occurred in the home in which she was born, one of the oldest homes in Niles. She was the daughter of Barclay Gray and Harriett Gephart, both prominent in the early history of Niles.

Miss Gray has been in failing health for about two years, her last illness was brief, following an attack Monday night. Her housekeeper, Miss Celia Zimmer, and her nurse, Miss Betty Jauch, were with her at the time of her death.

While awaiting word from relatives out of the city, Miss Gray’s friends in Niles are making arrangements for the funeral date of which has not yet been set.

Miss Gray was one of the oldest and most active members of Trinity Episcopal parish. She had been a member of several of the organizations, affiliated with the church and had been one of the most enthusiastic workers in the parish.

Alter cloths now in use were her handiwork as are also several of the vestments. In past years, Miss Gray with Harry Mansfield, prepared the church for most of the weddings that took place there.

Surviving are five cousins: Miss Blanche Dugan, Los Angeles; Dr. Harriett Provasko, school physician, and Miss Mae Gephart, physical instructor in the Los Angeles schools; Miss Mary Andrews, Jackson, and Mrs. Dorothy Archer, Benton Harbor.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 6, 1935, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

GRAY SERVICES TUESDAY

Funeral services for Miss Kate Gray, who died Friday night at her home, 302 Sycamore, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Trinity Episcopal church, the rector, the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 12:45 to 1:45 o’clock. Friends may call at the home tonight and tomorrow morning. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, May 7, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

PALLBEARERS NAMED

Pallbearers at the funeral of Miss Kate Gray in Trinity Episcopal church this afternoon were Dr. L.G. Platt, C.S. Quimby, Harry Barman, George Flower, E.J. Donahue, and Dennis Bunbury.

Myrtle Staats
July 14, 1904-May 5, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 6, 1935, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Myrtle Staats Dies at Kalamazoo; Funeral Rites Here

Mrs. Myrtle Staats, 39, died Sunday night in Bronson hospital, Kalamazoo, after a brief illness of pneumonia.  Her body was brought to the Troost and Turner funeral home here where funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. A.R. Kuehn officiating.

Mrs. Staats was a sister of Mrs. Roy Lacy, Mrs. John Vogelsang and E.M. Elledge, of Niles.  She leaves also her husband, Harold, Kalamazoo, two children, Shirley, 7, and Sally, 5; her father, A. Elledge, Columbus, Nebr.; two other sisters, Mrs. Beth Schmoker, Columbus, Nebr., and Mrs. Emil Cach, Schuyler, Nebr., and another brother, Robert Elledge, Columbus, Nebr.

Other survivors are Mr. Staats’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Staats, Lyons, Nebr., his brother, Jack, Lyons, Nebr., and his sister, Mrs. James Gordon, Council Bluffs, Ia.

Leroy L. Trew
1884-May 8, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 9, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Word of the death of Leroy L. Trew, former resident of Niles, at his home in New York City Wednesday afternoon was received by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Clarence Shepherd, 601 North Fifth street, Wednesday night. Mr. Trew lived in Niles about 25 years ago and was employed by the National Printing and Engraving company, working in the New York office of the company till his illness and death. The remains will be brought to Niles Saturday and the funeral will be held Sunday. Arrangements for the services were not yet complete. Mr. Trew is survived by his widow and one son, Leroy Jr.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 11, 1935, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Trew Rites Sunday

Funeral services for Leroy L. Trew, formerly of Niles, who died Wednesday in New York City, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of M. Collins, 601 North Fifth street, which is also the residence of Mr. Trew’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Clarence Shepherd. Mr. Trew was employed about 25 years ago at the National Printing and Engraving plant here, and was in the New York office until his last illness.

Greenville Fletcher
April 23, 1877-May 12, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 13, 1935, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Greenville Fletcher, 58, Is Taken by Death

Greenville Fletcher, 1 Parkway, died early Sunday morning in Pawating hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Fletcher was 58 years old.

Mr. Fletcher came to Niles 18 years ago from Summittville, Tenn. He was employed by the Kawneer company.

Surviving are two sons, George, Niles, and Royal, of Berrien Springs, and two daughters, Mrs. Roy Mitchell Niles, and Mrs. Maggie Robinson, Summittville, Tenn., also one granddaughter. A sister, Mrs. Frank McLaughlin, Niles, also survives.

The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Price and Kiger funeral home, the Rev. Guy W. Simon officiating. Friends of the family are asked to call at the residence of the deceased, 1 Parkway, before the hour of the funeral. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery[sic].

Mary Deditch
March 13, 1859-May 22, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 22, 1935, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Mary Deditch, 76, Taken by Death

Mrs. Mary Deditch, 76, died late this morning at Pawating hospital after an illness of nine years. She had been a resident of Niles and vicinity for many years, but since her husband’s death in 1918 had moved from their farm home to her late residence at 1108 Ferry street.

Mrs. Deditch was born in Joliet, Ill., March 13, 1859. She leaves two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Anna Wilcox, South Bend; Mrs. Mary Gable, New Carlisle, Ind.; Joseph and John Deditch, Laporte, Ind., and Henry and Frank Deditch of Niles. She leaves also 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

The body was removed to the Price and Kiger funeral home. Arrangements for the funeral services have not been completed.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 23, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DEDITCH RITES FRIDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Deditch, 78, who died Wednesday morning, will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Price and Kiger funeral home. The Rev. Cole, pastor of the First Christian church of South Bend, will officiate and interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Friends of the family may call at the Price and Kiger funeral home before the hour of the services.

Ernest K. Schneck
May 12, 1877-May 24, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 27, 1935, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Schneck Funeral Set Tuesday P.M.

Funeral services for Ernest K. Schneck, 58, who died in Kalamazoo Friday night, will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Troost and Turner Chapel, the Rev. James F. Goodman officiating.

Mr. Schneck’s death followed several years’ illness. The family has lived in Niles for more than 25 years.

Surviving are his wife, Katherine, three sons,  Otto, William and Carl, all living at the family home, 967 South Fifteenth street, and one daughter, Mrs. Richard Kuper, 1213 Oak street, also a brother, William Schneck, South Bend.