Ansel H. Miller
Aug. 17, 1827-Feb. 11, 1899

Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 13, 1899, page 2, col. 5, reprinted in Niles Mirror, Wednesday, February 15, 1899, page 1, col 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER

Ansel H. Miller Passed Away Saturday

Ansel H. Miller, a widely known farmer, residing two and one-half miles northwest, died at his home about 5 o'clock last Saturday evening, from the effects of paralysis.  The deceased has resided at his late home for 36 years. He leaves a wife and six children, the oldest of whom, Grenville, resides at Wichita, Kan. The others are as follows:  Sidney, who resides on the Lardner farm, southwest of town; Charles, of this city; Mrs. C.R. Rhodes, of Galien; Miss Bertha, who lived with her parents, and Frank, of Kalamazoo college. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were the parents of ten children, but four of them are deceased.

Mr. Miller's neighbors and host of friends will deeply deplore his loss for he was a man who was universally esteemed. The funeral will occur from the late residence tomorrow at 2 p.m., Rev. Eyles officiating.  Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, February 15, 1899, page 4, col 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of the late Anson H. Miller, occurred from the residence, two and one-half miles northwest, this afternoon. The service was conducted at 2 p.m. By Rev. Eyles. A large concourse of the relatives and friends of the deceased joined the melancholy cortege en route to the city of eternal tranquility—Silver Brook cemetery.

*dob computed from age 71y5m25d at dod per Michigan Death Record.

Mrs. Birdie Lee Nier
February 1, 1908 - March 6, 1970

Niles Daily Star published Saturday March 7, 1970, pg. 2 (from E. Lee)

BUCHANAN -- Mrs. Birdie Lee Nier, 62, of 2717 Lewis Dr., Niles, formerly of Buchanan, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday in her home after an illness of several months.

She was born Feb., 1, 1908 in Searcy, Ark. and came to Buchanan in 1960 from Searcy.

She was married to Herman J. Nier on March 21, 1944 in Little Rock, Ark.   He survives.   Also surviving is a son Buirl (Pete) (One line illegible) Laverne Morgan of Buchanan; a foster daughter, Mrs. Brenda C. Vonville of (illegible) Ind., three brothers, Hubert and Robert English, both of Buchanan, and Vernon English of Searcy; two sisters, Mrs. Elvie Wahlstrom of Buchanan and Mrs. Ruby M. Golfer of Toledo, Ohio; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Buchanan General Baptist Church.   Services are pending.

Arrangements are being handled by the Swem Funeral Home, Buchanan. 

Eliza Jane (Smith) Obier 
Jan. 21, 1837-Feb. 26, 1899

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, March 1, 1899, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Death of Mrs. Obier

From Monday's Star.

Mrs. Eliza Jane Obier, wife of Th. S. Obier, passed peacefully away early Sunday morning. She was 62 years, one month and three days of age and had been an invalid for the past three years. Her demise is attributed to senile paralysis.

Mrs. Obier was a pioneer resident of this vicinity, having come here with her husband 29 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Obier upon their arrival in Michigan first settled in Milton township, near Smith's chapel. Later on they removed to Barron Lake where they resided until a few years ago when they again moved to this city.

The deceased was born in Delaware and was married in the state 45 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, eight of whom, together with  her husband, survive her.

The children are all here with the single exception of one son who could not be located.

Those who were in attendance at the funeral were as follows: John, of Chicago; William, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Samuel, of Toledo; Mrs. Chas. Golden, of Chicago; Mrs. Fred Osler, of this city and Fred and Florence, also of this place.

Note:  Obituary/Michigan Death Record/Cemetery records spell last name Obier.  The gravemarkers for Ms. Obier and her husband read Obear.

Grace S. Pierce
Dec. 2, 1878-Sept. 27, 1952

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, September 27, 1952; page 2, col. 1, microfilm, Niles Daily Star (from K. Alton)

Mrs. Grace S. Pierce, 124 North Thirteenth street, long active her as a member of the First Presbyterian Church, died at 8:12 a.m. today at Pawating Hospital, after an illness of three months.

Surviving are her husband, Robert C. Pierce; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Markley, Detroit, and Mrs. Richard C. Williams, Niles; one son, Alderman Charles S. Pierce, Niles, and five grandchildren, also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Henry Barlow, Hudson, O.

Mrs. Pierce was born on Dec. 2, 1878, at Tallmadge, O., and came here from Belleville, N.J., in 1926.  She was married to her surviving husband on July 11, 1906, in Tallmadge, O.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was first president of the Presbyterian Woman’s Association, and was active in the Monday Reading Club, the Niles Club of Home Gardens, and the Fort St. Joseph Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral Home, Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday by the Rev. T. M. Greenhoe at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Tobias Ribble
May 30, 1812-July 3, 1901

Niles Republican, Thursday, July 11, 1901, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

PIONEER PASSES AWAY

T. Ribble, for Nearly 75 years a Resident of Niles, Died This Morning

From Wednesday's Sun.

Another one of Niles' oldest and most highly respected pioneer residents has passed away. Tobias Ribble, for well nigh 75 years a resident of Niles and vicinity, passed from this life into the unknown beyond about four o'clock this morning at his residence on North Fourth street. Death was not unexpected.  Mr. Ribble had been gradually failing since last march and for the past three weeks had been seriously ill with a complication of dropsy and heart disease which resulted in death.

Mr. Ribble was born in Virginia in 1812 and when about fourteen years old came to Niles, since which time he has been a resident of this vicinity.

He had followed the occupation of a farmer, retiring from active life about fifteen years ago. He was a valuable member of the Methodist church.

When a young man he was married to Miss Rebecca Watson, and though she has long since passed away, nine children, the fruits of the union, are still living: Mrs. Willard of La Porte, Ind.; Mrs. Childs of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Gyer of Lafayette, Ind.; Amos, John and Edward and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson of this city.

The funeral will be held from the late residence on Fourth street Friday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock, Rev. Chapman officiating.  Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mrs. Cleia F. Richards
1879-March 1, 1970

Niles Daily Star published Monday March 2, 1970, pg. 2

NILES -- Mrs. Cleia F. Richards of 1798 Big Hill Road, Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Niles, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, after a short illness.

Born in Fennville, Mich., Mrs. Richards had lived at Dayton for 12 years.   Her husband, Harry C. Richards Sr., died 31 years ago.

Survivors include three sons, Harry C. Jr., Jack R. and Robert W., all of Dayton, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Silverbrook Cemetery Mausoleum, with the Rev. Vincent A. Anderson of the Trinity Episcipal Church of Niles officiating.