Simeon Bradbury
Jan. 9, 1815-March 29, 1880

Niles (Berrien Co., MI) Republican, Thursday, April 1, 1880, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library. Same appeared in Niles Democrat, Saturday, April 3, 1880, page 3, col. 5.

Simeon S. Bradbury

Died at his residence, one mile south of Niles, at 2 o'clock Monday morning March 29th, aged sixty-five years. Mr. Bradbury was born in Butler county Ohio, Jan. 9, 1815, and came with the family to Niles in September, 1832, and the family settled on the farm the November following. Simeon was the oldest of the children, eight sons and one daughter, and to a great extent was the manager and supporter of the family for many years. He was industrious and frugal, and thus secured a comfortable home for the family in their childhood and youth, and for his parents, his sister and himself in advanced years. He was never married. His father died about fifteen years ago, and his mother died about eight years ago. The brothers are widely scattered from Canada to California. He was a good and upright citizen and his loss will be greatly felt.

The funeral services were on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Dr. Bailey.

Niles (Berrien Co., MI) Republican, Thursday, April 1, 1880, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

 --Mr. Simeon R. Bradbury, a notice of whose death appears in another column, will be sadly missed by very many in the city, who have been accustomed to see him almost daily for many years. Thus one by one are passing away the sturdy pioneers of the county but they leave behind them a living evidence of their earnest toil in converting a wild and rugged country into productive farms and dotted with happy homes.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, April 3, 1880, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

 The many friends of Simeon R. Bradbury will be sorry to learn that he is no more, he peacefully breathed his last on Monday morning last, after an illness of some ten days, with typhoid pneumonia, in the 66th year of his age. Mr. Bradbury was one of our most industrious and enterprising farmers, and by his industry and good management he secured for himself a good home and evrything[sic[ around to make him and sister, who has been his companion, comfortable and happy. But just as one gets things in the shape to take world easy and enjoy their declining days, death calls and takes them hence. Mr. Bradbury was a much respected citizen, and an obliging and honored neighbor, he will be missed in the community.

Carl Allen
1860-July 13, 1880

Niles Democrat, Saturday, July 17, 1880, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Carl Allen, son of By. Allen, formerly of this city, died very unexpectedly in this city on Wednesday morning last. He had been in Chicago for some time past following his trade—house painting—and at which place he was taken sick with the dropsy, which rendered him unfit to work, and which gradually affected him more and more. His doctors and friends thought a change of place might be beneficial to him, hence he came to Niles a few weeks ago, and for some time felt better. On Wednesday morning last he ate a hearty breakfast, and a short time after eating he set up in bed and said he would get up and walk around. He commenced putting on his pantaloons, and when he had them about half on he fell over and expired in a few seconds from the effects of dropsy of the heart. He was a young man not over twenty-one or twenty -two years of age.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, July 24, 1880, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mr. and Mrs. B. Allen, of Chicago, are in our city. They were called here by the unexpected death of their son Carl, who death was announced in our last issue.

Note:  Death Record gives date of death as July 20, 1880; however, this obit was published on July 17, 1880.

Ronnie DeShazer, of Niles
July 11, 1953-Jan. 14, 2020

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:57 am Friday, January 17, 2020

Ronnie DeShazer, 67, of Niles, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Arrangements pending with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles. BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

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Obituary of Ronnie Dean DeShazer

Ronnie Dean DeShazer, 66, of Niles, had his sunset at his home on January 14, 2020. Ronnie was born on July 11, 1953, in Niles, to the late Fred Pearson and Ethel Mae Maxwell. He grew up in a large family, with thirteen brothers and sisters. Ronnie graduated from Brandywine High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974. He proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1976. After his service, Ronnie joined M&M Railroad, where he constructed railroads, eventually retiring in 2012. Ronnie cared deeply about his family and placed them first in his life. He also greatly enjoyed spending time outdoors, either gardening or fishing. He liked to build model cars and put together puzzles. He loved listening to music, and could often be found dancing to whatever music was playing. He found joy in being able to prepare food, both by cooking and grilling. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Farries Maxwell Jr., and Freddie Pearson. Ronnie is survived by the love of his life, Margo Reum of Niles; children, Angela Parchman of Jackson, Tennessee, Candy (Noah) Smith of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Charles Thomas of Chicago, Illinois, Cortez Parchman of Niles, Michigan, Heather (Jeff) Lavigne of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Lisa Phelps of Niles, Michigan, Ronnie Barnaby of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Roxanne Phelps, of Niles, Michigan; grandchildren, Akyla Barnaby, Andrew Smith, Brian Macklin Jr., Brittany Parchman, Corterryana Parchman, Cortez Parchman Jr., Courtney Parchman Sr., Danielle Marshall, Devarron Thomas, Jasmine K.B. Smith, Jazmine Lynn Smith, Marquena Parchman, and Ron'Tae Pove; siblings, Anne Maxwell of Boston, Massachusetts, Betty (Greg) Donley of South Bend, Indiana, Cunette Heron of Niles, Michigan, Dottie Davis of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ella Maxwell of South Bend, Indiana, Jeanette Pearson of Niles, Michigan, Jennifer Pearson of South Bend, Indiana, Mary Jackson of South Bend, Indiana, Pamela Bray of Buchanan, Michigan, Vernon Pearson of Niles, Michigan, and Willie Pearson of Niles, Michigan; sister-in-law, Lillie Maxwell; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and close friends. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main St. Niles.

Mona Brann, of Niles
Aug. 20, 1940-Jan. 14, 2020

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:43 am Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Mona Brann, 79, of Niles, passed on Jan. 9, 2020. Funeral services will be at noon on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

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Obituary of Mona Ruth Brann

Mona R. Brann, 79, of Niles, passed away on January 9, 2020, at St. Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was born on August 20, 1940, in Union City, Tennessee to the late John and Mary Alston. Mona wed Jerry E. Brann Sr. on August 6, 1960. Together Mona and Jerry owned and operated Brann Adult Foster Care Home in Niles. She was also certified as a beautician and looked forward to time with her clients. Family was extremely important to Mona and she cherished the moments they were together. Preceding her in death are her parents and eleven siblings. She is survived by her husband, Jerry E. Brann Sr. of Niles; her children, Barry Brann and Jerry Wayne Brann, both of Niles and Karen Brann of Portage, Indiana; fourteen grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her sister, Katherine Harmon of Union City, Tennessee along with countless nieces, nephews, and other family members. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Niles with Pastor Bryant L. Bacon Sr. officiating. A time of visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Committal services will follow the service at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Shirley Jean Roscoe
Nov. 3, 1944-Oct. 30, 2013

South Bend (Indiana) Tribune, Saturday, November 2, 2013, page C3, col. 5.

NILES-- Shirley Jean Roscoe, 68, of Niles, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at her home.

Shirley was born November 3, 1944, in Niles, MI to Lee and Kathryn Hatcher. On November 18, 1972, she married Willie B Roscoe, in Niles, MI.

Shirley is survived by her husband, and children; Harley Hatcher of Niles, Hugh (Pamela) Hatcher St. of Niles, Anthony B. Williams of Memphis, TN, Bonita (Jerry) Mance of Niles, Kevin (Wendy) Hatcher Sr. of Cassopolis and Willie (Malika) Roscoe of Warsaw, IN; stepchildren: Sharon Patterson, Jimmie Lee Roscoe, Ruthie Roscoe and Mark Wilson, and one sister, Michele Elaine (Willie) Francis of Buchanan.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 4, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 12:00p.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2262 Moulder Drive, Niles, MI 49120.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, Michigan.

Online condolences my be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.

Mable Finley Solomon
Feb 18, 1887-Jan. 17, 1971

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, January 18, 1971, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES—Mrs. Mable Finely[sic] Solomon, 83, of 703 N. Sixth St., died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday in Pawating Hosptial after an illness of one month.

Mrs. Solomon was born Feb. 18, 1887, in Niles, and had lived in the area all her life. Her husband, Bush, died in 1961. She was a member of the Franklin A.M.E. Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Logan (Alice) Brown of Niles, Mrs. Wilford (Thelma) Gibson of Jackson and Mrs. Walter (Marlyn) Thomas of Englewood, N.J.; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Halbritter Funeral Home, with the Rev. C.E. Wilson of the Franklin A.M.E. Church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, January 19, 1971, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--In addition to survivors listed in Monday's obituary, Mrs. Mable Findley Solomon, 703 N. Sixth St., is survived by a son, Allen H. Findley of Adrian, Mich.

South Bend (Indiana) Tribune, Monday, January 18, 1971, page 8

NILES-- Mrs. Mable Finley Solomon, 83, 703 N. 6^th St., died at 12:05 p.m. in Pawating Hospital. After an Illness of one month. She was born Feb 18, 1887 in Niles. Her husband, Bush, died in 1961. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Logan Brown of Niles, Mrs. Wilford Gibson of Jackson, Mich., and Mrs Walter Thomas of Englewood, N.J.; a son, Allen of Adrian, Mich.; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Halbritter Funeral Home with Rev. C.E. Wilson, pastor of the Franklin A.M.E. Church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

Note:  Deceased was daughter of Wm. P. Finley and married Rev. Peter Findley; after his death, she married Bush Solomon.