Winfield S. Trudeau
May 6, 1859*-April 11, 1924

Winfield S. Trudeau, a former resident of Niles, died this morning at his home in Chicago. The body will be brought to Niles Monday afternoon on Michigan Central train No. 10, due at 7:00 p.m., and will be taken directly to Silver Brook cemetery. Mr. Trudeau is survived by a widow, who was formerly Miss Amy Smith and who is a sister of Mrs. George Dittmer of West Niles, and by one son, Floyd, of Chicago.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 12, 1924, page 8, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

*Date of Death from Illinois Deaths.

Edith E. Clevenger
Oct. 22, 1876-March 10, 1940

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 11, 1940, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

FORMER RESIDENT OF NILES STRICKEN

Mrs. Edith E. Clevenger, 63, who had lived in Niles all her life until eight years ago, died in her home in Detroit Sunday morning.  Her body will be brought to Niles for funeral services and burial.

She leaves her husband, Jacob Louis Clevenger; a son, John, Niles; a daughter, Mrs. James Shipperley, Niles; four grandchildren; four nieces--Mary Fox, Karney, Nebraska; Gertrude Berg, Detroit; Marjorie Brennen, New York City, and Irene Travis, Hinsdale, Ill.; also three sisters, Mrs. Mary Gambee, Detroit; Mrs. Anna Fox, Karney, Nebr., and Mrs. Etta Carrett, Hinsdale, Ill.

Mrs. Clevenger was born in Niles Oct. 22, 1876. She was a member of the Methodist church and the Royal Neighbors.

Services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in her home, 530 Cherry street, now occupied by her son, John. The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 13, 1940, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

CLEVENGER RITES TODAY

The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster officiated this afternoon at 2:30 at services for Mrs. Edith E. Clevenger, 63, former resident of Niles, who died in her home in Detroit Sunday.  The service was held in the home of Mrs. Clevenger now occupied by her son, John, at 530 Cherry street. Pallbearers will be Thomas Farrell, Lloyd H. Krueger, Gerald Wedel, John Vogelsang.

Frank D. Vetter
June 7, 1866-Nov. 9, 1944

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 9, 1944, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Frank D. Vetter, Retired Farmer Dies Early Today

Frank D. Vetter, 78, of Route 4, retired farmer, died at 3:55 a.m. today in Pawating hospital.  He had been ill a year and a half.

Born in Bertrand township June 7, 1866, Vetter has spent all his life in the Niles vicinity. He made his home with a niece, Mrs. Iva Weaver.

A sister, Mrs. Carl Schanbacher, also survives.

Friends may call at the Price and Kiger funeral chapel where services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. by Dr. Guy W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church.  Burial will be made in Silverbrook.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 11, 1944, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

VETTER FUNERAL

Services for Frank D. Vetter, 78, of Route 4, who died Thursday in Pawating hospital, were conducted today in the Price and Kiger funeral chapel, followed by burial in Silverbrook cemetery.  Dr. Guy W. Simons, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated.  Pallbearers were John Weaver, Charles Pierce, Fred and Edward Vetter, Frank Schanbacher and Henry Kist.

Harold C. Finley
Jan. 25, 1898-Jan. 23, 1960

Harold C. Finley, Sr., 61, 906 Ferry St., a lifetime resident of this city, died at 8:40 a.m. today in Pawating Hospital following a six months' illness.

Mr. Finley who had worked for 38 years as house service man for the Michigan Bell Telephone Co., office in Niles, was born Jan. 25, 1898, in Niles was was married on Jan. 29, 1923, in St. Joseph to Martha Roberts, who survives.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Roberson, Niles; a son, Harold Finley, Jr., Niles; four grandsons; and a sister, Mrs. Percy Gay, Niles.

He was a member of John W. Moore Lodge, F. & A. M. Full Masonic rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Kiger and Halbritter Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 23, 1960, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Edith Camp
Feb. 4, 1909-Nov. 8, 1944

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 9, 1944, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

HOLD CAMP RITES FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Camp, 35, of 1119 1/2 Marion street, who died Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Doctors hospital, Benton Harbor, will be conducted in the Price and Kiger funeral chapel Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Friends may call at the chapel until time of the services, which will be conducted by the Rev. F. Kenneth Hoffmaster.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mrs. Camp was born in Peru, Ind. Feb. 4, 1909.

Surviving are the husband, Fred Camp; the father, Shirley Thomas; a stepmother, Mrs. Effie Thomas; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Parnell, Niles; and two brothers, Floyd Thomas, Niles, and John Thomas, in the army.

 Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 11, 1944, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

CAMP SERVICES

The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster officiated Friday at funeral services for Mrs. Edith Camp, 35, of 1119 ½ Marion street, in the Price and Kiger funeral chapel. Mrs. Camp did Wednesday in Benton Harbor. Burial was made in Silverbrook. Pallbearers were Ward Callighan, Herman Cochran, Charles, Nichols, Lloyd Thomas, Oscar Johnson and William Partridge.

Gabrella Camp
July 28, 1867-Sept. 9, 1941

Gabrella Camp, 74, Life Resident of Niles, Is Stricken

Mrs. Gabrella Camp, 74, lifelong resident of Niles, died Tuesday night at 10:30 in her home at 748 Maple street.   She had been ill several years.

Mrs. Camp was born in Niles, July 28, 1867. Her husband, John, died last year.  She is survived by a son, Fred Camp, and a sister, Miss Cora Evick, both of Niles.  She was a member of the Methodist church.

Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel where funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, September 10, 1941, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library