Obituaries

Charles Sterling 
Aug. 12, 1898-Nov. 25, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 26, 1934, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DIES AT INFIRMARY

Charles Sterling, 36, died Sunday morning at the Berrien county infirmary after a long illness. He was born in Lakeview, Iowa, Aug. 2, 1898. Surviving are his widow, Fannie, and five children, Delma, William, Robert, Hugh, and Marcella, two brothers, Wiley and Alton, and one sister, Minnie, all of Iowa. Arrangements for the services, which will be held in the Troost and Turner Chapel have not been completed.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 27, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

STERLING RITES WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Charles Sterling, 36, who died Sunday at the Berrien county infirmary, will be held Wednesday morning t 20:30 o'clock in the Troost and Turner funeral chapel.  The Rev. James F. Goodman, of the Baptist church, will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Note: DOB from Michigan Death records

Daniel Stroup
Sept. 17, 1861-Sept. 21, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Friday, September 21, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DANIEL STROUP DIES

Daniel Stroup, 73, 647 North Twelfth street, died at his home at 10:30 o'clock this morning after a long illness.  The deceased was born in Bertrand and has lived int his district his entire life.

Besides his wife Albertine, he is survived by one son, Albert, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, Niles.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Friends may view the body at the Price & Kiger funeral home.

Note:  DOB from Death Record

Margaret Rosewell Stuckey
May 3, 1856-Aug. 10, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Friday, August 10, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

HOLD FUNERAL RITES HERE

The body of Margeret Rosewell Stuckey, 78, who died at her home in Chicago, will be brought to Niles by train Sunday Morning and funeral services will probably be held Sunday afternoon at the Rutherford funeral home.  Burial will be held in Silverbrook cemetery.  Other arrangements are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, August 11, 1934, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

STUCKEY RITES MONDAY

Funeral rites for Margaret Rosewell Stuckey, 75, who died at her home in Chicago, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Rutherford funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 13, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

STUCKEY SERVICES TODAY

Funeral services for Margaret Stuckey, who died at her home in Chicago, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Rutherford funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.  Interment was at Silverbrook cemetery.

 Note: DOB and maiden name from Illinois Deaths. Daughter of Isaac Adams and Margaret Rosewell.

Charles H. Tautphaus
1895-Nov. 22, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 26, 1934, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

TAUTPHAUS SERVICES TODAY

Funeral services for Charles H. Tautphaus, who died Thursday night at the Veterans' hospital, Milwaukee, were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Presbyterian church. The Rev. Guy Simon officiated. The American Legion conducted the service at Silverbrook cemetery.

Emma Mae Taylor
Feb. 8, 1870-Aug. 6, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 6, 1934, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Harry Taylor Dies at Home Here

Mrs. Harry Taylor, 64, 24 North St. Joseph avenue, died at her home at 3:45 o'clock this morning after a several years illness.

She was born Feb. 8, 1870, in Fostoria, O., and came to Niles when a small girl. Besides her husband she is survived by two children, a son, Harry Jr.,and a daughter, Naomi, both at home, and a step-brother, O.V. Warner, Grand Rapids.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Troost and Turner funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.  Burial will be at Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, August 7, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

TAYLOR TIES WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Taylor, 64, who died at her home at 24 North St. Joseph avenue, Monday morning, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Troost and Turner funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.  Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 8, 1934, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

TAYLOR RITES HELD TODAY

Funeral rites for Mrs. Harry Taylor, 64, who died at her home at 23 North St. Joseph avenue Monday morning, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Troost and Turner funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.  Interment was held at Silverbrook cemetery.

Mary Winifred (Storey) Walker
June 22, 1904-Aug. 30, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Friday, August 31, 1934, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Mary Walker Dies at Hospital

Mrs. Mary Winifred Walker, 30, wife of Elwood Walker, residing in the River Bluff district just north of Niles, died at Pawating hospital at 6 o'clock Thursday night after a short illness.

Besides her husband she is survived by her father, Charles Storey; two children, Lois and Bobbie; one sister, Mrs. T.R. Moon, South Bend; one brother, DeForrest Storey, Syracuse, N.Y.

The deceased was born in Iriquois, Ont., Canada, on June 22, 1894 and has lived in Niles for a number of years.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Price & Kiger funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader; pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.