Albert Kater
July 22, 1891-May 8, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 9, 1942, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

ALBERT KATER, 50, COMMITS SUICIDE

Lifeless body of Albert Kater, 50, with a clothes-line around the neck and suspended from a rafter in the barn at the home of his brother, Fred Kater, Route 4, was found at 5:15 Friday afternoon.  Kater had been in ill health.

Coroner William N. Pifer issued a suicide verdict. He said Kater was dead several hours before the body was discovered by two children of Fred Kater when they returned from school.  Their parents were at work.

Here 13 Years

Kater was born July 22, 1891 at Chicago, Ill., and came to Niles 13 years ago. He had been employed as a chef.

He leaves his widow, Iva, Clinton, Ind.; two children by a former marriage, Lorraine and Joseph, both of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. William Jarm, Cleveland; and two brothers, Emil, Chicago, and Fred, Route 4.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 4 Monday afternoon by the Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 11, 1942, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

KATER FUNERAL

Services for Albert Kater, 50, who hanged himself Friday in the home of his brother, Fred, Route 4, will be conducted at 4 this afternoon in the Pifer funeral home by the Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Pallbearers will be six Niles policemen, Fred Solloway, Thomas Whiteside, Harry Petersen, Arthur Pears, Arthur Hall and Frank Forrest.

Anna S. Pease
June 14, 1868-May 10, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 11, 1942, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. ANNA PEASE STRICKEN SUNDAY

Mrs. Anna S. Pease, 73, of Route 4, died at 2 Sunday morning in Pawating hospital after an illness of one year.  She was born June 14, 1868 in Joliet, Ill., but lived most of her life in the Niles area.  She was married March 16, 1890, in Niles to Jerome Pease.

Mrs. Pease leaves her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Young, Niles; and Mrs. Chester Schaus, Watervliet; a son, Palmer, Mishawaka, Ind.; and three brothers, Arza Williams, Baltimore, Md.; and Palmer and Charles Williams, both of Los Angeles, Calif.

Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel, where services will be conducted at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, May 12, 1942, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

PEASE SERVICE

Funeral for Mrs. Anna S. Pease, 73, of route 4, who died Sunday morning in Pawating hosptial, were conducted this afternooon by the Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster in the Price and Kiger chapel.  Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Pallbearers were Clayton Seeley, Burt Fisher, L.T. Waugh, ralph Ballard, Claude Harger and William White.

Edele Nancy McNeal
Feb. 22, 1907-May 11, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 11, 1942, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

EDELE MCNEAL, 35, TAKEN BY DEATH

Mrs. Edele Nancy McNeal, 35, died at 2:30 this morning in her home at 317 North Sixth street after an illness of five months. She was born Feb. 22, 1907 at Columbia, S.C., and came to Niles 18 years ago from Detroit.

She was a member of the Silent Workers' club.

Mrs. McNeal leaves a daughter, Raymell, at home; a sister, Miss Sarah Robinson, Columbia, S.C. and four brothers, Ernest Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Samuel and Walter Robinson, both of Detroit; and Charles Robinson, Columbia, S.C.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 13, 1942, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

McNEAL SERVICES

Services for Mrs. Edele Nancy McNeal, 35, who died Monday in her home at 317 North Sixth street, were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Second Baptist church by the Rev. L.L. Lemon. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mrs. Anna Hoban Young
Jan. 13, 1866-May 11, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, May 12, 1942, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Anna Young, 76, Dies in Home; Ill Three Months

Mrs. Anna Hoban Young, 76, who lived in the Niles area all her life, died at 11:20 Monday night in her home on Route 3 after an illness of three months.  She was born Jan. 13, 1866, in Niles and was married to Howard S. Young on Feb. 19, 1901, in St. Mary's rectory.

Mrs. Young leaves her husband, Howard S., and a son, Theron, at home and three sisters, Miss Florence Hoban and Mrs. R.N. Lovett, both Detroit; and Mrs. H.L. Burbero, Dearborn.

Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 13, 1942, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

YOUNG RITES

Services for Mrs. Anna Hoban Young, 76, who died Monday night in her home on Route 3, will be conducted at 10 Friday morning in St. Mary's Catholic church by the Rev. Father Joseph Rochford. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel. Women of St. Mary's parish will meet at 8 Thursday night to say the rosary.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 14, 1942, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

YOUNG FUNERAL

Services for Mrs. Anna Hoban Young, 76, who died Monday night in her home on Route 3, will be conducted at 10 Friday morning by the Rev. Fr. Joseph Rochford in St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel. Women of St. Mary's parish will meet at 8 tonight to say the rosary.

Charles F. Schmidt
March 28, 1893-May 13, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 13, 1942, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

CHARLES SCHMIDT TAKEN BY DEATH

Charles F. Schmidt, 49, of 701 North Thirteenth street, died at 2:45 this morning in Pawating hospital after an illness of about two years.  He was born March 28, 1893, at Red Bud, Ill., was married to Miss Marie Sizckmann on June 22, 1919, at Rosebud, Mo., and came to Niles about six years ago from Gary, Ind., He was a tavern keeper.

Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Benny Szweda, Niles; a granddaughter, Sue Ann Szweda, Niles; a sister, Mrs. Gus Lork, Niles, and three brothers, Oliver, Valparaiso, Ind.; Ralph, Gary, and Clarence, Chicago, Ill. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel until 1 Friday afternoon when the body will be removed to St. Paul's Lutheran church where services will be conducted at 4 by the Rev. Theodore Laesch. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 14, 1942, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

SCHMIDT RITES

Services for Charles F. Schmidt, 49, of 701 North Thirteenth street, who died Wednesday morning in Pawating hospital, will be conducted at 4 Friday afternoon by the Rev. Theodore Laesch in St. Paul's Lutheran church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.  Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel until 1 Friday afternoon when the body will be removed to the church.

Mrs. A.F. (Alma Dye)Bither
June 25, 1863-May 29, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 31, 1919, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. BITHER

Mrs. A.F. Bither, 418 south Third streeet, died Thursday night at 8:45 o'clock, following a three months' illness of complications. Mrs. Bither was born in New York June 25, 1863, and with her parents moved to Niles when she was very young.

She was united in marriage to A.F. Bither April 23, 1896.

Early in life Mrs. Bither united with the Baptist church and has always been an energetic church worker.

Besides the husband, she is survived by a brother, Frank G. Dye of South Bend and two step-children, Mrs. Bernice Reamer of Detroit, and Fred Bither of Grand Rapids.

Private funeral services were conducted from the residence at 2:30 this afternoon.  The Ladies' Social club, a few very intimate friends and the family were present. The services were conducted by Rev. A.W. Lyons, of the Baptist church and interment made in Silver Brook cemetery.

Those from out of town attending the funeral were:  Frank G. Dye, Mrs. R. Mumaw and Mrs. Reamer of South Bend; Mrs. Murphy, Parkridge, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Bert LaDew of Oak Park, Ill.; John Bither, Muskegon; Mrs. Fred Bond, M.G. Mangold and Dr. and Mrs. Sherman Gregg and son of Kalamazoo, Sumner Reamer, Detroit and Mrs. Fred Bither of Grand Rapids.