Bobbie May Bennett, of Niles
May 27, 1941 — Jan. 19, 2015

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:17am Friday, January 23, 2015

She was born on May 27, 1941 in Whiteville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Tishie M. (McNeal) Tatum.

Bobbie May Bennett

Bobbie has always had a close walk with God, becoming a member of El Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Tennessee and attending services locally throughout her life. She married the love of her life, Cecil Bennett, on Nov. 29, 1962, in Jackson, Tennessee. Bobbie worked for many years for Simplicity Pattern as a folder. She enjoyed traveling out west to spend time with her family. She loved listening to R&B and going to the movies. Her most treasured time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Herbert Tatum and two sisters, Thelma Robinson and Gwyn Hunt Bridges.

Bobbie leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband Cecil Bennett of Niles, four daughters; Patricia Shannon of Niles, Angela Bennett of Niles, Anita Bryant of Mississippi and Cherie Bennett of Niles, a son Timothy Bennett of Niles, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Leevon and Lorenzo Tatum of Las Vegas, Nevada and two sisters, Virginia (Jimmy) Bartheleny of Las Angeles, California and Gertrude Tatum of Chicago, along with countless other nieces, nephews and hearts she touched.

Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at noon at Brown Funeral Home with a time of visitation beginning at 11 a.m. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Bobbie may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles

Norma Lisa Linville
Dec. 18, 1981-Jan. 22, 2015

Norma "Lisa" Linville Dec. 18, 1981 - Jan. 22, 2015 SOUTH BEND - Norma Lisa Linville, 33, residing in South Bend, passed away at home Thursday evening, January 22, 2015. She was born December 18, 1981, and had lived in the Michiana area her entire life. Lisa is survived by her mother, Dorothy (Kennedy) Linville of Hilton Head, SC; and brothers, Chris (Carla) Linville of Niles, MI, and Jeff (Stacey) Linville of Buchanan, MI. She was preceded in death by her father, Terrence Linville, & her sister, Brandi Linville. Lisa was a client of Logan Industries, through which she worked at Quality Dining. She will be greatly missed by her friends and caregivers at Logan Center. Lisa was a fun-loving girl with a big heart. She participated in Special Olympics programs for softball, swimming and track. A great love for animals and people kept her busy and content. Funeral services for Lisa will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in the Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, MI. Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, January 26, 2015, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be donated to Logan Center, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615. Online condolences may be left for the Linville family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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John David Wolf, of Niles
Sept. 20, 1926 — Jan. 25, 2015

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:10am Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Irvin O. Robeck
Aug. 15, 1909-April 8, 2001

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 10, 2001, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library 

Funeral services for Irvin O. Roebeck, 91, of 816 Burns Street, Niles, are Wednesday at 10 a.m. At St. John's United Church of Christ, Niles.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Roebeck died April 8, at his home, of natural causes.

He was born Aug. 15, 1909, in Niles.

On Oct. 28, 1929, in South Bend, Ind., he married Lillie K. Christman, who preceded him in death.

Roebeck was a boilerman for French Paper Mill, Niles, He served in the army.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tonya Robinson.

Survivors include: a daughter, Regina Ann Withers of Manistee; a sister, Olga Bath of Niles; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pifer/Smith Funeral Home, Niles.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, Niles.

Emma Mittan
Jan. 29, 1826-Dec. 13, 1904

Niles Republican II, 15 Dec 1904, (from Wm. Brackett)

One Of The First Settlers Mrs. J. W. Mittan, Who Died Yesterday, Came to Niles in Wagon in 1837 

Mrs. J. W. Mittan who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Loane, yesterday afternoon, was one of Niles’ oldest citizens, having come to this town in 1837.  Mrs. Mittan was born in Ypsilanti, Mich., in January, 1826, and with her father, Ezra Derby, made the trip to Niles eleven years later in a covered wagon.  Mr. Derby left her in charge of his sister, Mrs. Jacob Messenger, and his brother, Owen Derby.  Mrs. Mittan was married in 1847, the ceremony being performed in the house now occupied by Bascom Parker at Fourth and Main streets.  She was the mother of eight children of whom six are living.  Those who survive are Mrs. Josey Bickford of Niles, John and Charles Mittan of Toldeo, Mrs. Stella Loane of Niles, Mrs. Frank Allen of Muncie, Ind., and Robert Mittan of Minit, N. D.  Since the death of her husband in 1900, Mrs. Mittan has resided with Mrs. Loane, and has always been a resident of Niles and vicinity since first coming here.  The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the house, the Rev. A. T. Ferguson officiating.  The remains will be interred at Silver Brook.

Note:  DOB and DOD from Michigan Death Record for Emma Francis Mittan

Ida E. Woods
Mar. 21, 1857-May 5, 1909

Niles Daily Star, May 6, 1909, page 2, microfilm, Niles District Library(from K. Alton)

Mrs. Ida E. Woods passed away about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon at her home, 105 Lincoln avenue after months of suffering from cancer.

Mrs. Woods was born in New York Mar. 21, 1857.  She was the mother of six children, four of whom survive her.  They are Earl, the Misses Banche and Ruth Woods, the latter a member of the junior class of the high school, all of Niles and George of Chicago.  A sister Mrs. Hayes, of Chicago, also survives.

Mrs. Woods was a noble, self-sacrificing woman and has made a host of friends who mourn with the family her demise.

Mrs. Woods was twice operated upon at Ann Arbor but the best medical skill proved of no avail.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. C. J. DeCoux’ officiating. Internment will occur at Silverbrook Cemetery.