Caroline Merriam Mather
Abt. 1809-February 14, 1888

Niles Republican, Thursday, February 16, 1888, page 5, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. Caroline Merriam Mather, widow of the late Daniel Mather, died at the residence of her daugther, Mrs. Wm. F. Hunt, in Chicago, on Tuesday last, in her 79th year.  Mrs. Mather was one of the oldest residents of Niles, and was well known to the old-timers here. Her remains were brought to his city on the 12:15 train to-day and deposited in the vault at Silver Brook Cemetery to await burial.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, February 18, 1888, page 5,col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. Caroline Mather, for many years a resident of this city, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. W.H. Hunt, in Chicago on Tuesday.  The remains were brought here for burial.

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, February 22, 1888, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

    There are two funerals today, that of John King, and Mrs. D. Mather, both of whom died in Chicago. . .

     Rev. Mr. Knappen preached the funeral services of Mrs. Mather, yesterday.  The display of flowers was an elobrated[sic] one, and the attendance was large.

Albert G. Mather
Feb. 1, 1841-March 3, 1880

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, March 10, 1880, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library


    At the Michigan Asylum for the Insane at Kalamazoo, March 3, 1880, Albert G. Mather, aged about 38 years.
    Albert was the son of the late Daniel W. Mather, Esq., formerly one of our oldest and best known businessmen. His childhood and youth were spent here and he gave promise of a long and useful life. When he removed with his fathers family to Chicago he left behind him many warm friends.  When the war came upon us he enlisted promptly in the board of trade battery and served with honor during the war.  Some few years ago he returned to his childhood home to engage in business, but was soon after attacked with softening of his brain, necessitating his removal to the asylum where he died. His remains were brought to Niles and on Thursday afternoon his friends gathered in Silver Brook Cemetery.  His pastor, Rev. Dr. Eddy, read a selection from the scriptures, followed by brief remarks and prayer a hymn was sung, and his body was consigned to the "widdowless[sic] palace of rest."  In this new and doubly sad bereavement his absent mother and sisters have the deep sympathy of the community.
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Niles Republican, Thursday, March 4, 1880, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Albert G. Mather died suddenly yes-morning, at the Kalamazoo Insane Asylum.   The body arrived here this morning and will be buried at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
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Niles Democrat, Saturday, March 6, 1880, page 3*, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library. *Issue is March 6, 1880, page 3 is mislabelled Feb. 28.

    Albert G. Mather died on Wednesday last at the Kalamazoo Insane Asylum. His remains were brought to this city for interment.

Emily Mather
1832-Sept. 2, 1912


    The death of Miss Emily Mather occurred yesterday at Kalamazoo.  Miss Mather was born in Niles in 1832 and made this city her home for many years.  She was active in Presbyterian church circles and is well remembered by old residents.
    The remains are to brought here for interment and the committal service will take place at Silver Brook cemetery at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating.
    Arthur S. Peebles and Mrs. Ralph McLellan, both of Chicago, are in the city to attend the last services.

Source: Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1912, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Elma Sandage
1868-Sept. 2, 1912


    Mrs. Oliver Sandage, a former resident of Niles, passed away last evening at Indianapolis after a prolonged illness.  Mrs. Sandage was formerly Miss Elma Mahoney, a daughter of Mrs. E.R. Mahoney of Niles and a sister of Mrs. Henry Guideman also of Niles.
    Mesdames Mahoney and Guideman were with Mrs. Sandage when she passed away and will accompany the remains here this evening. The body will be taken to Mrs. Guideman's home.
    Besides the mother and sister, the deceased is survived by her husband and one child.

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1912, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Edward Curtis
November 6, 1863-February 22, 1925


    Edward Curtis, 57, died Sunday morning at 4:40 o'clock at his home, 597 Michigan street, after eight weeks of illness with heart disease and other complications.
    Mr. Curtis was a son of the late John J. and Lucinda Curtis. He was born in Niles, November 6, 1863, at 504 Cass street, the homestead, where his parents lived for 50 years.  He had, with the exception of a few years, spent his entire life in Niles.  He was married to Leona Hill, of Niles, in 1800.  She died April 27, 1924. On November 10, he was married to Elizobeth[sic] Blanchard, who survives him.
    Besides the widow, there are two brothers, Ellsworth Curtis of Niles and William Curtis of Chicago, Mrs. Freda Harrod of Detroit, Aney[sic] Belle Curtis Woods, Niles, one son, Herman Curtis of Grand Rapids, three grandchildren and an uncle, G.O. Curtis of South Bend, to mourn his loss.
    He was a twin brother of Mrs. Harrod.  Besides the relatives a large circle of friends mourn his loss.
    The deceased was a member of St. Joseph lodge No. 51, Knights of Pythias (colored), of South Bend.
    The funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Byrd of South Bend will officiate.. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.  Friends may view the body any time after today.

(Source:  Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 23, 1925, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)

Emma E. Harter
1851-February 20, 1925


    Mrs. Emma E. Harter, widow of J.B. Harter, former residents of Niles, died Friday at her home in Indianapolis, after a lingering illness.  The body will arrive in Niles over the Big Four railway, Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and will be taken to the Troost and Augustine undertaking chapel, where the funeral services will  be held at 2 o'clock.  Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.  Mrs. Harter was a daughter of Langwell Smith, a pioneer resident of Milton township.  She is survived by two brothers and three sisters who are: T.H. Smith, of Salt Lake City and D.E. Smith of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Esther Palmer, South Bend; Mrs. Ford Griffen and Mrs. Emmanuel Brouse, Niles.

(Source:  Niles Daily Star, Saturday, February 21, 1925, page 1, col 3, microfilm Niles District Library)