Jerry Adler, formerly of Niles
Aug. 4, 1934 – Dec. 17, 2017

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:13 am Thursday, January 25, 2018

Aug. 4, 1934 – Dec.  17, 2017

Jerry Adler, 83, formerly of Niles, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, while a patient at The Villages Regional Hospital in Florida. Jerry’s wife of 32 years, Jackie, was at his side.

Jerry was born Aug. 4, 1934, in Niles, the son of Orville and June Adler. He attended Niles schools from kindergarten through high school and remained friends with many classmates throughout his life.  He was a proud member of the NHS Class of 1952, attending every class reunion except the 65th  (in 2017), when illness prevented him from travelling.  Jerry excelled in football, basketball, and baseball while at NHS, and he remained an avid sports enthusiast all his life. Following high school, Jerry attended Michigan State University, graduating with a business degree in 1956. Jerry served with the U.S. Army Reserves and was stationed in Waxahachie, Texas, where his children were born.  The family moved back to Niles in 1963.

Jerry Adler

Jerry married the former Judy Bacon of Niles, in 1957, and together they raised two children, Caryn and Jeff. The couple divorced in 1975.

In 1985, Jerry married Jackie Terrell in Stuart, Florida, and resided in Florida until his passing.  In business, Jerry will be remembered for his 42 years in the financial services industry, where his commitment to integrity, hard work, and client satisfaction won him the respect and admiration of all who knew him, both personally and professionally.

Jerry was predeceased in death by his parents; his son, Jeff Adler in July of 2017; and Jeff’s son, Chase Adler in 2014.  Left behind to mourn Jerry’s passing are his wife Jackie Adler, of The Villages, Florida and her son, Kenny; his daughter Caryn “Cary” Adler, of Niles, and her four children and four grandchildren; his brother Dick Adler and family, of Fort Smith, Arkansas; his daughter-in-law, Donna Adler and her son, Mitch, both of  Jupiter, Florida, and cousins, Dave Adler, of Idaho, Mike Adler of Florida, and Carolyn (Crawford) Paulsen of Berrien Center, along with a myriad of friends, classmates and business associates across the country.

In keeping with Jerry’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A celebration of Jerry’s life will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Niles District Library.  No flowers, please.  Friends are asked to bring a special memory or photo to share with the family. Private interment will be at the Columbarium at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

A scholarship is being set up in Jerry’s memory which will send two NHS athletes to a sports camp at Michigan State each summer. Those wishing to contribute to the scholarship may send a check to Caryn Adler, 1734 Regent St., Niles, MI 49120; please write “Jerry D. Adler Memorial Scholarship Fund” on the check. 

“However, as it is written, no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those that love him.” (1st Corinthians 2:9)

Edward Martin, of Niles
March 5, 1929 — Dec. 26, 2017

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:45 am Thursday, December 28, 2017

March 5, 1929 — Dec. 26, 2017

Dr. Edward H. Martin, a retired Niles dentist, passed away the morning of Dec. 26, 2017, at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, Indiana.

Edward was born March 5, 1929, in Niles, Michigan to Dr. Warren Franz Martin and Margaret Genevieve (Hamilton) Martin. He grew up in Niles to a loving family with an older sister, Catherine Alice (Mack) who preceded him in death on Dec 20, 2000. His father passed on April 30, 1959, his mother passed on Feb 20, 1971.

As Edward grew up, he enjoyed a wonderful father who was a prankster, bird and rabbit hunting, his mother’s wonderful baking and many trips to Indian Lake and eventually Smith Lake, where the family purchased a cottage. He also enjoyed pinball and told stories of how he and his lifelong friend Bob Adler, would play pinball for hours at the local gas station on only two nickels, ultimately revealing how he was cheating the machine.

Edward Martin

Edward was a big sports enthusiast, playing on the Niles High School basketball team. Later in life he continued to play volleyball at the YMCA and then coached all of his kids in one sport or another. He continued to watch Niles High School sporting events throughout his life and often went to playoff games of both boys and girls sports. He also enjoyed and attended Notre Dame ladies sports on occasion. Edward also volunteered for a time at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend which he enjoyed and talked about a great deal.

Edward was a dog lover. He learned this from his father who had raised many English setters. He continued this tradition of bird hunting and enjoyed many great hunting trips with his dog Marty and another lifelong friend Dr. Laverne Blank.

After graduating high school, Edward went on to attend Michigan State College being an ROTC member. After a year he transferred to his grandfather’s alma mater, Michigan. He then went on to graduate from U of M’s dental school in 1953. Upon graduation, he fulfilled his ROTC requirements at Sturgate Air Force Base in Lincolnshire, England, where he met the love of his life, Mary Ellen Ogle.

They were married Feb. 25, 1956 in her hometown of Charleston, West Virginia. They then returned to Niles where Dr. Martin practiced dentistry with his father and Mary Ellen became a mother to four children, John (Cheri) Grand Blanc, Michigan, Laura (Scott) Miller of Niles, Catherine (Charles) Ross of Novi, Michigan and Leslie (Neale) Behm of Lancaster, Kentucky.

Ed and Mary had many close friends in Niles. Their social life included camping with the kids in Decatur, Michigan to hosting 4th of July pool parties at their home north of Niles. They also got together with friends for cards, dancing, and always for a New Year’s Eve Party somewhere. Later on, during retirement they travelled in their motorhome with the Hobo Camping Group all over the country, including Alaska.

Dr. Martin continued to give back to Niles. Not only supportive of Niles sports he also had many Niles High School co-op students work for him in his practice. He was also a member of the Niles School Board and volunteered with Mary for Meals on Wheels in Niles. Chicago professional sports were important to him and he was lucky enough to see the major sports each win a championship in his lifetime!

Along with his four children, Dr. Martin is also survived by seven grandchildren (Joseph, Laura and Elizabeth Sheeran; Colin and Anna Smith; Andrea and Michelle Behm) and one great-grandchild Landon Ransbottom.

A time of visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec 28, 2017. Funeral Service will be held on at 11 a.m. Friday at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. Interment will take place at a later date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, 111 Sunnybrook Ct South Bend, Indiana 46637.

Memories of Dr. Martin may be shared with his family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral home & Cremation Service, Niles.

Rachel Hathaway (Winborn)
April 27, 1873-Feb. 27, 1948

Niles Daily Star, Friday, February 27, 1948, page 2 col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

RACHEL HATHAWAY DIES

Mrs. Rachel Hathaway, 1616 North Fifth street, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday in her home after an illness of 10 years, becoming serious two days ago.

She was born April 26, 1873, the daughter of George and Rachel Winborn, Decatur, and was married to John Hathaway in Niles on Dec. 25, 1895. She was a member of the Second Baptist church, Niles and had lived in this community for the past 50 years.

She leaves her husband, John; a son, John, Jr., at home; one niece and three nephews.

Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral home. Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Richard Alexander. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Anna R. Henry
Aug. 15, 1875-April 1, 1948

Niles Daily Star, April 1, 1948, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Anna R. Henry, 72, of rural route four, died at 10 a.m. today in Pawating hospital after an illness of several years.

Mrs. Henry, who was born on Aug. 15, 1875, in Maryland, leaves a husband, Carl Henry; sister, Mrs. August Markham, Winchester, Ind., brothers, Clarence White, Birmingham, Ala. Algy White, Cumberland, Md., and Henry White, of Cumberland, also.

Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. C.K. Graham, pastor of the First Baptist church, at the Kiger funeral home. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Ezra Oscar Moore
May 3, 1881—Feb. 18, 1948

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, February 21, 1948, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Ezra Oscar Moore, 67, rural route two, Berrien Springs, was found dead about 2 p.m. yesterday at this home where he lived alone. It was thought he died suddenly Wednesday evening.

Last rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pifer funeral home with the Rev. G.A. Steeby officiating. Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Surviving are the following children: Cloyd Moore, Niles; Mrs. Sam Davis, Barron Lake; Mearl Moore, Sumnerville; Raymond Moore, Lakeville; Mrs. Mildred Dean, and Floyd Moore, both of South Bend; and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Riley, Aurora, Ill., and Mrs. Juestin Masteller, Rochester, Ind.

Moore was born May 3, 1881 in Athens, Ind. He moved to Berrien Springs from Rochester, Ind., in 1928, and has been employed by the Clark Equipment company.

Steven Eugene Pascoe
Jan. 1, 1948-March 30, 1948

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 13, 1948, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

INFANT SON DIES

Steven Eugene Pascoe, three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Pascoe, Buchanan road, died suddenly at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the residence.

He leaves besides his parents, a brother and sister, Richard and Marilyn, both at home; great-grandparents, James Pascoe, Benton Harbor; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wade, Dowagiac; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Smalley, Hartford, and Mrs. Grace Paige, Fond du Lac, Wis.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pascoe, Dowagiac, and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Smalley, Niles.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1948, in Pawating hospital. Services will be conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nicholson, pastor of Trinity Episcopal church, at 11 a.m., Thursday in the Kiger funeral home. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.