Mary Quillen
June 20, 1951-June 20, 1951

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 20, 1951; page 2, col. 3, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton

Commital services for Mary Quillen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quillen, 1548 Hickory street, who died shortly after being born prematurely at Pawating hospital this morning were to be held this afternoon at Silverbrook cemetery. The Rev. Cletus Rose, of St. Mary’s Catholic church officiated.

Nora Rice
April 14, 1868-April 2, 1951

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 4, 1951; page 2, col. 5, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton

Mrs. Nora Rice, 519 Trail avenue, Jackson, formerly of Niles died Monday afternoon in her home.  Her husband, Robert E. Rice, died on March 26.

Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Millard, of Holland, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Rice was 72 years of age.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. L. George Beacock, Methodist pastor. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Note: DOB and Maiden name from Michigan Death Record; 

Robert E. Rice
June 24, 1868-March 26, 1951

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 28, 1951; page 2, col. 4, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton

Robert E. Rice, 519 Trail avenue, Jackson, formerly of Niles, died on March 26 in his home.  He was born in Michigan on June 24, 1868.

Surviving are his widow, Nora; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Millard of Holland, and eight grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. L. George Beacock, Methodist pastor.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Roger Ruth
April 5, 1951-April 5, 1951

Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 6, 1951; page 2, col. 4, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton

Committal services for Roger Ruth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ruth, 1989 Lewis drive, were held at Silverbrook cemetery at 4 p.m. today.  The baby was stillborn at 11:40 p.m. Thursday at Pawating hospital.  Surviving beside the parents is a sister, Rebecca Sue, at home.

Margaret E. Shaw
Feb. 24, 1829-Feb. 26, 1917

Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 26, 1917; page 1, col. 6, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton

Mrs. M.E. Shaw Passes Away

Mrs. M.E. Shaw, a well known and highly esteemed pioneer residing in Niles and vicinity, passed away this morning, following an attack of acute indigestion. Last Saturday was Mrs. Shaw’s 88th birthday anniversary and she had intended celebrating the occasion with a party, but illness prevented. Mrs. Shaw’s husband died years ago, and she leaves no children, but there are some nieces and nephews, who reside in the West.  She was a lovable, noble woman, who made friends of all with whom she came in contact.

The funeral will take place from the home at 2 o’clock Thursday.

Mark L. Shell
Oct. 6, 1878-March 25, 1951

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 26, 1951; page 2, col. 6, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton

Mark L. Shell, 72, of 1208 Cedar street, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday at Pawating hospital after being ill for two years.

He was born Oct. 6, 1878, in Prairie due Sac, Wis., and came here eight years ago from Eau Claire.  His wife, Ethel, died in December, 1949.  He was a retired farmer and was a member of the First Presbyterian church.

Surviving are a son Francis, of Niles; a daughter, Miss Viva Shell, of Grand Haven; two brothers, Rollo, of Sibley, Ia., and George of Madison; and a sister, Mrs. Pruda Hart, of Prairie due Sac.

The Rev. T.M. Greenhoe will conduct services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.  Friends may call at the Kiger funeral home.