James R. Garner
Jan. 20, 1878-June 17, 1956

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 18, 1956, Page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

James R. Garner, 78, of 1629 Cedar Street, well known Niles druggist, died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Edward, in Cleveland, O.  He and Mrs. Garner had been visiting in Cleveland.

Garner was born Jan. 20, 1878, in Kiefersville, O., and came to Niles in 1929 from Grand Rapids. He owned and operated the Royal Drug Company with another son, Ralph, for many years until his retirement a few years ago. He was past president of the Niles Rotary Club, past patron of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the St. Joseph Valley No. 4, F. and A.M. , and the DeWitt Consistory.

Surviving besides his wife Lydia, and the two sons, Edward, of Cleveland, and Ralph, of Niles, are two grandchildren.

The body will be returned here to the Pifer Funeral Home, where friends may call beginning Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 19, 1956, Page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

GARNER RITES SET

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church for James R. Garner, 78, 1629 Cedar Street, well known Niles druggist who died Sunday morning at the home of a son in Cleveland, O.  Dr. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home until Wednesday noon.

William L. Megaughey
June 20, 1898-Dec. 12, 1976

NILES--William L. Megaughey, 78, of 1602 Sycamore St., died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday at Berrien General Hospital, Berrien Center, after an extended illness.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Lewistown, Pa., Elks Lodge, and was an Army veteran, having served in World War I. Mr. Megaughey was an employe of the American Viscose Corp. for 22 years and was the retired owner of the Stein Tavern.

He was born June 20, 1898, in Port Royal, Pa., and had lived here since 1950, coming form Lewsiton[sic]. On June 22, 1923 in Lewiston, he married Eva K. Billett, who survives.

Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mildred Elliotte of Royal Oak, Mich.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, December 13, 1976, page 2, col. 4-5, microfilm Niles District Library

Sadie H. Exner
May 6, 1899-April 14, 1971

NILES--Sadie H. Exner, 71, of 1323 N. 11th St., died at 7 this morning in Pawating Hospital.

Mrs. Exner was born May 6, 1899, in Niles, and had lived here all her life. She was a member of the St John's United Church of Christ.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alfred E. Asmus of Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Martin Ringstrom of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 Thursday night at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 14, 1971, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Isabell Flora Surridge
March 29, 1914-April 14, 1971

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 14, 1971, page 2, col. 1-2, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Isabell F. Surridge, 57, of 2956 Us-12 East, was dead on arrival at 4:30 today in South Bend Memorial Hospital, after being in poor health for some time.

An assembler at Singer Sewing Machine Co. for 10 years, Mrs. Surridge was born March 29, 1914, in Toto, Ind., and had lived here since 1946, coming from Roseland.  On Sept. 22, 1935, in Three Rivers, she married Stanley H. Surridge, who survives.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of South Bend.

Additional survivors include two brothers, Harley Davis of Niles and James Davis of Elkhart, and two sisters, Mrs. Mable Humphrey of Niles and Mrs. Velma Linn of South Bend.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Van Arsdall of the First Church of Christ officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m.  Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Gwendolyn W. Creden
August 23, 1882-April 9, 1971

NILES--Mrs. Gwendolyn w. Creden, 88, of 401 N. State St., died at 3:40 p.m. Friday in Pawating Hospital, where she had been a patient since February.

Born August 3, 1882 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Mrs. Creden had lived here for five years, coming from Glenview, Ill.

Survivors include two sons, Samuel G. of Niles and Thomas H. of Waco, Tex.; Three sisters, Mrs. Paul Schneider of Taylor, Mich.; Mrs. Edith Gilpin of Halifax, N.S. Canada and Mrs. Sydney Creighton of Montreal, P.Q. Canada; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Trinity Episcopal Church of Niles, with the Rev. Fr. Vincent Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Pawating Hospital or the St. Davids Epscopal[sic] Church of Glenview, Ill.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 10, 1971, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Earl A. Noble
Jan. 27, 1897-April 9, 1971

NILES--Earl A. Noble, 74, oldest automobile dealer in Niles, died at 8:10 a.m. today at Pawating Hospital.  He had been ill for three months. Mr. Noble was the retired owner of the Earl A. Noble Pontiac dealership here.

Born Jan. 27, 1897, in Spring Grove, Minn., Mr. Noble had lived at Niles since 1935, coming here from Elkhart.

His wife, the former Ethel Stutsman, whom he married Nov. 29, 1917, at Peru, Ind., survives.  Also surviving are three sons, Charles and Richard of Niles and Duane of Elkhart, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mr. Noble was a life member of St. Joseph Valley Masonic Lodge and the Niles Elks Lodge. A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of St. Joseph Valley Lodge of Royal Arch Masons, the Niles Shrine Club and DeWitt Clinton Consistory at Grand Rapids. He also was a member of American Legion Post 26 and Veterans of World War I at Niles. Mr. Noble was a Navy veteran of World War I.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.  The Rev. Robert Trenery of Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, where St. Joseph Masonic Lodge will conduct graveside rites.  Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Sunday.

The family has suggested that memorials be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church building fund.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 9, 1971, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library