Jerome Eugene Burge
May 27, 1935-May 30, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 31, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

INFANT BURGE DIES

Jerome Eugene Burge, infant son of Mr. And Mrs. Sam Burge, 1436 Power court, died early Thursday afternoon in Pawating hospital. He leaves is parents, a twin brother, John Y., and two sisters, Helen Louise and Mary Jane.

The body was taken to the Rutherford funeral home where services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Theo. Eisen will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Ila C. Cagle
Nov. 26, 1937-March 8, 1990

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 8, 1990, page 2, col. 1-2, microfilm Niles District Library

Services for Ila C. Cagle, 52, 2137 Lewis Dr. in Niles, are Monday, March 12, 15 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles by the Rev. Donald A. Wieber of St. Mark Catholic Church.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Cagle died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday following an extended illness.

She was an employee of Tyler Refrigeration and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles.

Cagle was born Nov. 26, 1937 in Niles and lived in Niles all of her life.

Survivors include sons, William Charles Cagle, Pete Cagle, daughters, Nicoleann Cagle, Crystal Cagle, sister, Lois Tuttle, brother, Lowell Beam Jr., and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Beam, all of Niles.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m . Sunday, March 11, at Halbritter Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home of Stevensville.

William E. Champion
Nov. 26, 1858-April 7, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 8, 1935, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

WM. E. CHAMPION TAKEN BY DEATH

Brief Illness Proves Fatal to Lifelong Resident of Niles.

William E. Champion, 72 years old, and a lifelong resident of Niles, died early Sunday morning at his home, 51 North State stret[sic].  He had been ill only a few days, having suffered an attack of Pneumonia last Wednesday.

Mr. Champion was born in Niles November 26, 1858. He was a member of the Methodist church and has held many of the more important offices in the church for the last 25 years. He also was a member of the Modern Woodmen.  For several years Mr. Champion had been employed by the Michigan Wire Goods company.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maude Champion; two sons, William, a teacher of music in the Ann Arbor . . . [illegible] . . .; one sisters, Miss Ella Champion, . . [illegible] . .; brothers . .[illegible]. .George, Frank and Charles, all of Niles.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, the Rev. Robert E. Meader officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Friends of the family may call at the home before the hour of the funeral.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 9, 1935, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

CHAMPION RITES TODAY

Funeral services for William E. Champion, 51 North State street, who died Sunday after a brief illness of pneumonia, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, the Rev. Robert E. Meader officiating.  Pall bearers were Fred emmons, Frank Fulkerson, W.F. Hinkle, Edwin Nevatt, Benjamin Smith and Jerome Pease.

Ruth Irene Chrystler
Sept. 15, 1916-April 17, 2001

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 23, 2001 page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library

There will be no services or visitation for Ruth Irene Chrystler, 84, of 1900 Jeanwood drive, Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart, Ind., formerly of 2601 Oakland Ave., Elkhart.

She died Tuesday at 12:45 a.m.  at Eastlake Nursing and Rehab Center.

Chrystler was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Elkhart, Ind.  She was married to Clenn[sic] L. Chrystler, who preceded her in death in 1972 in Niles.

Chrystler was a former bookkeeper for her husband's business, Chris Auto-Boat Trim in Niles.  She also owned and operated My Home Yarn Shop inNiles. Later, afgter moving to Elkhart, sh was employed at Ziesles and G.L. Perry Variety Store.

She was a 1936 graduate of Elkhart High School.

Survivors include three sons, Glenn Chrystler of Albuquerque, N.M., Robert Chrystler of Conover, Wis., and Jeffrey Chrystler of South Bend, Ind.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Myrtle Dillon of Elkhart.

She was preceded in death by five brothers: Harry, Milo, Erwin, Oscar and William Dillon.

Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkhart County Humane Society.

Elias R. Day
July 9, 1922-March 28, 2001

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 30, 2001, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Elias R. Day, 78, of Niles, died at Lakeland Hospital, Niles after an extended illness.  He was born July 9, 1922 in South Bend, Ind. To Elias R. Day and Helen Johnson.

Day lived in Niles most of is life, coming from South Bend.  On May 31, 1952 in Angola, Ind., he married Betty L. (Mills) Day. She survives.

Day was a World War II veteran serving in the US Army. He enjoyed genealogy, electronics,and traveling especially to Alaska and Delaware.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Brian R. Day of Stevensville; a daughter, Patricia E. Day of Niles; two granddaughters, Crystal M. Day and Rebecca A. Day, both of Niles; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee B. Snyder of Alliance, Ohio. He is also survived by a sister, Claire A. Howell.  Day was preceded in death by three brothers: Howard E. Day who died in 1903, Charles F. Day who died in 1981, and Leo D. Day who died in 1987; and a sister Evelyn L. Barret who died in 1972.

The family will gather privately for services with Rev. Richard L. Rice of Nles officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Arrangements were made by the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April, 2001, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Elias R. Day, 78, of Niles died at Lakeland Medical Cetner, Niles, after an extended illness. He was born July 9, 1922 in South Bend, Ind. To Elias R. Day and Helen Johnson.  Day lived in Niles most ofhis life, coming from South Bend. On May 31, 1952 in Angola, Ind., He married Betty L. (Mills) Day. She survives.

Day was a World War II veteran serving in the US Army.  He enjoyed genealogy, electronics, and travellng, especially to Alaska and Delaware.  He was a retired employee of the Simplicity Pattern Company, Niles.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Brian R. Day of Stevensville; a daughter, Patricia E. Day of Niles; two granddaughters, Crystal M. Day and Rebecca A. Day, both of Niles; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee B. Snyder of Alliance, Ohio. He is also survived by a sister, Claire A. Howell.  Day was preceded in death by three brothers: Howard E. Day who died in 1903, Charles F. Day who died in 1981, and Leo D. Day who died in 1987; and a sister Evelyn L. Barret who died in 1972.

The family will gather privately for services with Rev. Richard L. Rice of Nles officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Arrangements were made by the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

James Deditch
Dec. 31, 1848-April 15, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, April 15, 1918, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

JAMES DEDITCH, A WELL KNOWN FARMER, DEAD

Was Born in Bohemia, 69 Years Ago—Funeral Wednesday

James Deditch, a well known and highly respected resident of this section , died about midnight last night at his farm home about two and a half miles southeast of Niles on the Edwardsburg road, after about three months' illness with heart disease.

He was 69 years of age.

Mr. Deditch was born in Bohemia. When he was about 16 years of age, he came to America and located in Chicago. Forty0two years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Tickles of Joliet, Ill., who survives him.  Of the 11 children born to them, six survive their father as follows: John and Joseph Deditch of Laporte, Frank and Henry Deditch at home, Mrs. F.R. Wilcox of South Bend and Mrs. James Gamble of Cottage Hill, about 10 miles west of Niles.  One brother, John Deditch, of Chicago, and nine grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Deditch has lived on the farm where his death occurred about 14 years, going to Cass county from Terre Coupee prairie.  He has always engaged in farming.

The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.  Rev. A.W. Lyons will officiate.  Interment will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 15, 1918, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

JAS. DEDITCH, WELL KNOWN FARMER, DIED THIS MORNING

James Deditch, a well known farmer residing three miles southwest of this city, died at his home early this morning. Deceased was born in Bohemia, Pilzen county, December 31, 1848, and came to America when he was 16 years of age and . .. [illegible].

Eleven years after he had been n this country, he was married to Miss Mary Kickles, of Joliet Ill., and unto this union  11 children were born, four of whom died in infancy, and one at the age of 21.

Deceased is survived beside his wife by six children, Joseph and John Deditch, Laporte, Ind., Frank and Henry Deditch at home, Mrs. T.R. Wilcox, South Bend, and Mrs. James Gamber of Cottage Hill. Nine grandchildren and a Chicago brother of Mr. Deditch also survive.

The funeral will be held from the farm home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Lyons officiating, with interment in the Silver Brook cemetery.