Obituaries

Eliza Jane Fowler 
July 14, 1832-Aug. 10, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, August 16, 1900, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza J. Fowler took place this afternoon at five o'clock from the late residence at the corner Broadway and Third streets, the Rev. Lowrie officiating with a very impressive ceremony. The remains were quietly laid to rest in Silver Brook cemetery.

Note:  Maiden name. DOB and DOD from Michigan Death Records

Esther Graham
May 24, 1912-Dec. 22, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, December 22, 1934, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

ESTHER GRAHAM DIES SUDDENLY IN NIGHT

Girl Clerk in Kawneer Office Ill only Few Hours With Cerebral Tumor

After an illness of only a  few hours, Miss Esther Graham, 323 Broadway, died at Pawating hospital early this morning from the effects of a cerebral tumor.  Miss Graham was stricken suddenly early in the evening and rushed to he hospital where efforts of physicians proved fruitless. Her father and mother, summoned from Hillsdale, were unable to reach Niles before her death. Her father is manger of the telephone exchange in Hillsdale.

Miss Graham had been a resident of Niles since April of this year. She came from the family home in Hillsdale to accept a position as billing clerk int eh offices of the Kawneer company. She was employed in this capacity at the time of her death.

Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Graham, Hillsdale, Miss Graham is survived by a brother and sister, Max Graham and Miss Mary Graham, both of Niles; her grandmother, Mrs. Ella Simonds, and an aunt, Mrs. H.O. Parke, both of Niles. She also leaves several other uncles and aunts. She was born in Hillsdale, May 24, 1912.

The body was taken to the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H.O Parker, 410 Cedar street, where friends may call prior to the hour of the funeral, Monday at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. The Christian Science service will be read at that time by Mrs. Ila Wheeler.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Bridget Johnson 
Feb. 4, 1828-May 14, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 17, 1900, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. B.I. JOHNSON DEAD.

Another Old Settler Passes Away After a Long Illness.

Mrs. B.I. Johnson, an old resident of this city, died this morning, about 5:30 o'clock, after a prolonged illness of many months. Deceased was born in Kilkenney County, Ireland, seventy years ago, and came to his country when about 18 years old, settling at Troy, New York, where she resided until her marriage, when she came to this city about 45 years ago.

She was the mother of seven children, two of whom are living, a son, Calvin R. Johnson, a Michigan Central engineer residing at Jackson and a daughter, Mrs. S.S. Baker, who resided with her mother. She also leaves a brother, Mr. Fitzgerald and a sister Mrs. Kate Frances, both of this city.

Deceased had been a patient sufferer during her long illness and she had the tender love and care of an affectionate daughter.  The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the late resident at three o'clock.  Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.

Note:  DOB and maiden name from Michigan Death Certificate

Margaret Morris 
April, 1850-May 12, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 17, 1900, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

WITHOUT WARNING

Mrs. Margaret Morris is Summoned Into Eternity.

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY

Deceased was Seen on Main Street Friday Night and was Apparently in Good Health

Considerable excitement was caused Saturday when the report became current to the effect that Mrs. Margaret Morris dropped dead at the Pike House.  While this report was exaggerated in a degree, the circumstances in connection with her sudden demise are very distressing.

It seems that Mrs. Morris had been working in the Warren Featherbone factory at Three Oaks, for the past couple of weeks and came home last evening to visit relatives.

She arrived here at 8:35 o'clock and bout 9 o'clock went the Pike House and was shown to a room. Abut 3 o'clock this morning Mrs. Doliver heard an outcry and proceeded to the room occupied by Mrs. Morris, whom she asked if there was anything wrong. Mrs. Morris replied that she was unaware that she had called out and, in reply to another query, said that there was nothing wanted. Mrs. Doliver then left her and all was quite until this morning when Mrs. Doliver again approached Mrs. Morris' room, as she had failed to appear for breakfast.

Mrs. Doliver entered the room and found that the occupant thereof was in a dying condition. Dr. A.G. Willits of Michigan City, Ind., who happened to be a guest of the house, was at once called, but his patient was beyond human aid and she expired a moment after the doctor entered the room.

. . .[illegible] . .for, arrived shortly after she had passed away.

Mrs. Morris was afflicted with organic heart trouble and epilepsy, and this complication of troubles at last proved fatal.

Justice White was called and a jury was impanneled and was later discharged as it was clear that she died from natural causes

SKETCH OF HER LIFE

Mrs. Margaret Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Burt, was born in Essex county, N.J., 50 years ago, and had resided in this city for many years. She was the wife of the late Chas. Morris, who died at Lawrence, Kans., five years ago.

She is survived by a mother, who resides in West Niles, and five brothers, as follows:  Steward, William and Elijah, of this city; Andrew, of Birmingham, Alabama; Alexander, of Disco, Ill., and Edward, of Omaha, Neb.

The remains were taken to the home of the mother of the deceased, from which place the funeral will be held on tomorrow at 1 o'clock.

Note:  DOD from Michigan Death Certificate

Anna Park (McCartney)
Dec. 5, 1821-April 28, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 3, 1900, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH OF MRS. ANNA PARK

She Passed Suddenly Away on Saturday Evening

Mrs. Anna Park, a highly respected pioneer resident of this place, died suddenly of heart failure, on Saturday night at 5:30 o'clock, at her late home on Howard street, near Second.

Deceased had been in poor health for over a year, but her affliction was not considered serious and her death came as a shock to her relatives and friends.

Two of her daughters, Mrs. Wm. McBride and Miss Margaret Park were at the home of their mother at the time of her demise.  Mrs. Park appeared to be in ordinary health and was reading a newspaper when the ladies mentioned stepped out of the room, only to return a few moments later to find that she had passed away.  Dr. S. Belknap, who was passing the house just at that moment , was called in but the good lady was beyond human assistance―her soul had been released from its earthly cerements.

Mrs. Park was born in Ireland 78 years ago, and came to this country and settled in Niles in '61. Her late husband, Robert Park, passed away five years ago. She is survived by three daughters and one son, who are as fol[sic] Mrs. E.H. Power, Niles; Samuel Park, Mephis,[sic] Tenn.; Miss Margaret park and Mrs. McBride of this place.

The funeral was held from the home of Mrs. McBride this afternoon. Rev. J.G. Lowrie, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a devout member, conducted the service at 1:30 o'clock. Interment took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mrs. Park was a highly respected lady and was much esteemed throughout the community.

Note: DOB and Maiden name from Michigan Death Certificate

Joseph Pullman
1814-Aug. 17, 1900

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 20, 1900, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of Joseph Pullman occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Coons, this city. Burial was at Silver Brook cemetery. A large concourse of friends attended.

Note: Died in South Bend, Indiana per Indiana Deaths.