Rubie Jones
1903-1999

    Funeral service for Rubie Jones, 95, 1310 Howard Street, Niles, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church, NIles.
    Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
    Mrs. Jones died Tuesday at 3:35 a.m.  at Silverbroook Manor, Niles.
    She was born Sept. 2, 1903, in Buchanan and was a lifetime resident of this area.
    On July 24, 1924, in Goshen, Ind., she married Byford Jones, who preceded her in death on May 2, 1958.
    Mrs. Jones was a former sales clerk at Drolet's Main-Oak Pharmacy.
    She was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Auxiliary.
    Mrs. Jones was also preceded in death by a daughter Anita Cogswell in March 1994, a brother, Ray Canfield and a sister, Bessie Webber.
    Surviving family includes three daughters:  Donna Drolet of Niles, Dorlene Sarratore of Mesa, Ariz. and Ellen Morrow of Niles, 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call one hour prior to services at Halbritter Funeral Home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Support the Fort, Niles, or the Foundation of First Presbyterian Church.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 6, 1999, page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library)

Robert Warner

1849-1896

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wed. April 29, 1896, page 1

Mortuary

 Mr. Robert Warner Passed Away Last Wednesday Evening

            Mr. Robert Warner died of consumption, at his home in West Niles, at 11 o’clock last Wednesday. He was born in Noble county, Ind. in 1849, and when a small boy removed with his parents to this state, having resided in this city for a number of years.  At the age of 27 he married.  He leaves two children, Mr. O.V. Warner of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Harry Taylor of this city, and the third, Willie, being drowned five years ago.

            As a citizen of this city, Mr. Warner commanded the highest respect of his fellow men, also of those whom he met while following his vocation traveling salesman for a grocery firm.  He was a member in good standing of the M.W.A., W.O.W., K. of P. and U.R.K. of P., carrying $6,000 insurance.  As he will be sadly missed form the home circle, so will he be from the meetings of his brothers in the fraternal orders, who will ever cherish his memory.

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Last Sad Rites

 

Funeral of Robert Warner Attended by a Large Concourse of Relatives and Friends

 

            Attended by sorrowing relatives and the brothers of his fraternal societies, the remains of Robert Warner laid to rest Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the U.R., K. of P., The M.W.A., 70 strong, W.O.W., 60 strong, K. of P. and the U.R.K. of P., formed a line on Main street at 1:30 o’clock and, headed by the Niles City band, proceeded to the home of their deceased brother.

            After all had viewed the remains, a short funeral service held, and the band had played “Nearer my God to Thee,” the march to the cemetery commenced.

            The U.R.K. of P. acted as escort to the funeral car, while three honorary pall bearers, selected from the M.W.A. and W.O.W., marched on either side.  The column moved up Broadway, thence South on Ninth street, the band meanwhile playing a funeral dirge.  At the grave, the beautiful and impressive service of the U.R., K. of P., was read, the last tribute was paid by the other lodges and Robert Warner was left to rest until the final summons are heard throughout the world, when all shall stand forth.

            The relatives were then escorted back to their home, the lodges repairing to their respective rooms.

 

Adam Walter

Died June 20, 1904

            Adam Walter, a well known and highly respected resident of the German Settlement, died at 6 o’clock last night of heart trouble and paralysis, age 65 years.  Fraternally the deceased was identified with A.O E.W. and the German Benevolent Association.  He leaves three sons, all of whom reside here.  Funeral announcement hereafter.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Tues. June 21, 1904, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library)

Mrs. Fanny Nolan

Died February 10, 1883

            Mrs. Albert Nolan, of this city, died on Saturday last, rather unexpected to her many friends.  She had been sick for some days with what is now generally complained of – a bad cold –but a day or two before her death was taken with rheumatism in a severe form, but even of this she seemed to be better, and was feeling as comfortable as could be expected during the day and evening, and some time in the night she asked to be turned in her bed, this was done and she said she was more comfortable, but in a few minutes after she was found to be dying.  The disease had reached the heart.

(Source: Niles Democrat, Sat. Feb. 17, 1883, page 3, microfilm Niles District Library)

Mrs. Elijah (Susan) Lacey
1806-February 13, 1883

Niles Democrat, Sat. Feb. 17, 1883, page 3, column 3

Another of the old and prominent citizens of Niles has passed away and is at rest. Mrs. Elijah Lacey, who was among the early pioneers and settlers of Niles, died at her residence in this city on Tuesday last. She wad been gradually failing for some time past, and her departure was not unexpected, but when the sad news of her death was announced there was a general feeling of sorrow throughout the large circle of her acquaintance. She was a most estimable and highly respected lady, and leaves many to cherish her memory.

 

Niles Democrat, Sat. Feb. 17, 1883, page 3, column 4

DIED

LACEY—At her home in this city, Feb. 13, Mrs. Susan M. Lacey, in the 77^th years of her age.

Mrs. Lacey was so well and so favorably known in this community that anything more than the simple announcement of her death seems almost superfluous. She was the widow of Hon. Elijah Lacey, one of the first settlers of Niles and who gave it its present name. She was a woman of marked talents, fine education and well calculated to raise the standard of morality and religion in a growing community to a higher plane. The influence of her firm Christian character; the kindly aid and sympathy she extended to all around her and broad charity which thought . .which lead her to do good to all as . .. opportunity, have endeared her to his people and have left an impression upon society which not soon be effaced. Love for children was one of her marked characteristics and she seemed always to be devising little schemes for their pleasure, and this not for their parents sake, but for them and because they were children. She lived to an advanced age, but her councils and example will be missed by a large circle who were wont to defer to her long experience and ripe judgment. She was an honored member of the Presbyterian church, contributing freely to its support and as long as health permitted was a constant and devout attendant. Thus one by one of those who helped to lay the broad foundations of our society pass away leaving behind only choice memories of their bright example which we will do well to head and emulate. Her funeral was largely attended at her late residence yesterday morning.

St. Joseph Valley Weekly Register, Wednesday, February 21, 1883, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Elijah Lacey, a resident of Niles since 1836, died Wednesday, aged 77 years.  Her funeral occurred Friday at 10 a.m.

 

Emil Schrumpf

Died July 9, 1940

    Emil Schrumpf, who would have been 70 years old July 20, died Tuesday night at 1215 Ferry street. His brother, George W. Schrumpf, died Thursday of last week at the age of 72.
    Emil Schrumpf was born in Niles and lived here all his life.  He was employed as janitor of the Fourth Ward school until stricken by illness some time ago.
    Surviving Mr. Schrumpf are his wife, Bertha; four sons, Carl, Niles; Lorenz, Grand Rapids; Leo, Alhamra, Calif., and Elmer, San Gabriel, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Dolly Robinson, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Herman, Niles, and Fred, Elkhart, Ind.  Nine grandchildren also survive.
    Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home.  Funeral services will be held at the Pifer chapel Thursday afternoon at 2, with the Rev. Theo Eisen, of St. John's Evangelical church, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wed. July 10, 1940, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library)