Eugene T. Prince
May 4, 1888-Sept. 18, 1962

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Tuesday, September 18, 1962, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Eugene T. Prince, 74, of 1125 Wayne St., died today at 7:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, where he had been a patient a week. He had been ill three months.

Mr. Prince was born May 4, 1888 in Winamac, Ind. He married Della Overmyer there Dec. 25, 1912. She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Donald and Charles, both of Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Uldin, South Bend; a brother, George of Niles; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Reish, Elkhart, and Mrs. Edith Overmyer, Kewanna, Ind.; and five grandchildren.

He came to Niles in 1925 from Elkhart. In 1929, he founded the Prince Grocery and Market. At the time of his death, he was still active in the business, after forming a partnership with his sons 20 years ago.

He was a member of the First Methodist Church, the Niles Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and was a past member of the Safety Board.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, with the Rev. Maurice McKean, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Glen A. West
June 18, 1890-Sept. 25, 1962

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Tuesday, September 25, 1962, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Glen A. West, 72, of 1416 Bell Road, died about 4:30 a.m. today in Pawating Hospital, where he had been a patient three weeks. He had bee ill since last Nov. 15.

Mr. West, a retired garage owner, was born June 18, 1890, in Oscela[sic] County. He came to Niles from Leroy in 1932.

Survivors include his widow, Estella; a son, Jesse, and three daughters, Mrs. Philip De Meuienaere, Mrs. Victor Bella, and Mrs. Charles Boose, all of Niles; a sister, Mrs. Grace Hater, Cadillac; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the Niles Eagles Aerie and a life member of the Elks Lodge at Cadillac.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Pifer Funeral Home, with Dr. Maurice McKean, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends are being received at the funeral home.

Charles A. Woodbridge
June 11, 1881-July 25, 1955

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Monday, July 25, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Charles A. Woodbridge 74, of 716 Oak Street, died at 1:30 a.m. today in Pawating Hospital following a six years illness.

Mr. Woodbridge was born in Sarcoxie, Missouri, in June 11, 1881, and came to Niles From Paris, Illinois, about 45 years ago. He was a retired coal dealer and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel, a son, Robert, of Niles, a granddaughter, and two sisters, Mrs. Howard E. Henley, Carthage, Ind., and Miss Mary Woodbridge, of Warren, Ind.

Funeral services will be held at the Kiger Funeral Home on Wednesday . . . illegible . .. in the Silverbrook Cemetery.

Myron E. Barrett
Dec. 28, 1827-March 11, 1901

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Monday, March 11, 1901, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DROPPED DEAD

Myron E. Barrett Expires While

PLAYING CHECKERS

Heart Disease Is Given as the Cause

Mr. Myron E. Barrett dropped dead at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, while playing checkers at R.J. Jones' barber shop on Second street., Heart disease is given as the cause.

Deceased was 73 years old. He leaves a wife, nee Angeline H. Tuttle, and two children, Mrs. Lelia Gregory, of this city, and Mrs. Bertha Miller, of Gobblesville, Mich. Mr. Barrett was born in Kingsville, Ohio, and came here when 22 years of age. A year ago, while in the employ of Wells & Higman, of St. Joseph, he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he never recovered.

Mr. Barrett ate a hearty dinner this noon, and being in good spirits, walked from his home on Barrett street, West Niles, to Mr. Jones' shop, a distance of a mile. Upon his arrival there, he entered in to game of checkers with John Dillon. He won the first game and remarked that was pleased. The second game had just begun, when he threw back his head and expired, without uttering a word. Death was instantaneous. Dr. Baldwin was called, but his services were not needed. Deceased was removed to Price's undertaking establishment and afterward conveyed to his home.

An inquest was held and verdict rendered that he died from natural causes.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Wednesday, March 13, 1901, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of M.E. Barrett was held at the residence in West Niles at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, at which Rev. F.A. Chapman, of the Methodist church, officiated. A large number of friends were present and followed the remains to their last resting place in Silver Brook cemetery

Jack Gephart
June 10, 1835-Oct. 15, 1902

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Thursday, October 16, 1902, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

JACK GEPHART

Well-known Resident Passes Away

Last evening at 7 o'clock, Jack Gephart passed away at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Robert Gephart, aged 67 years. His demise is attributed to heart trouble.

The deceased who was a well-known resident of Niles for several years, was born in Elkhart, Ind. He remained in Elkhart until after he was married, when he moved to Kansas and later settled in Washington Territory. Some eight years ago he returned to Niles and had since resided here.

Of the surviving relatives there are three children, Harry, who is a druggist in Oklahoma; Minnie who is married, and resides in Kansas, and Carl, who also lives in Kansas, also a half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Beardsley of Elkhart, and two aunts, Mesdames Robert Gephart and E. Starkweather, both of this place.

Jack was with the boys in blue when they nobly fought to preserve this glorious union, and it is said of him that he drove the first stage coach that ever passed between here and St. Joseph. He was withal a genial, good-hearted soul, and his many friends will deplore his demise.

Funeral announcement later.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Saturday, October 18, 1902, page 3 col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of the late Jack Gephart took place from the residence at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. C.J. Decoux officiating. Interment took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Caroline Gilley*
Jan. 6, 1826-March 9, 1901

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Monday, March 11, 1901, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Caroline Dilley[sic], aged 75 years, died Saturday morning at her home, three miles east of the city, on the upper Barren lake road. Thursday, she ran a nail in her hand causing blood poisoning from which she died. She leaves a son and two daughters. The funeral took place from the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Lowrie officiated.

*Obit reads "Dilley" but it is apparently a typo; both cemetery record and Michigan Death Certificate say Gilley.