John M. Webber
April 25, 1859-March 10, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 10, 1934, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

John Webber Dies; Funeral on Monday

John M. Webber, 77, well known in Niles, died shortly after midnight this morning at his home, 322 Emmons street, following a heart attack. While he had been in ill health for some time, his death was unexpected.

The deceased was born in Kansas April 25, 1859 but moved to Michigan in early childhood and spent practically his entire lifetime in Niles. He was a member of the W.O.W. Lodge.  Surviving besides his widow, Mrs. Lucy Webber, are a sister, Mrs. Clara Marrs, Buchanan, and a brother Emmett Webber, 18 North State street, Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Price & Kiger funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Josephine Wurz
Oct. 14, 1858-Feb. 7, 1949

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 8, 1949, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Josephine Wurz, 320 Pokagon street, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday at the age of 90.  She had been in poor health for a short time.

She leaves three sons, Herman and Edward, of Niles, and Frank, of Mishawaka, Ind., five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wurz was born in Detroit on Oct. 14, 1858, and came here from Detroit when she was 14 years old.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic church.  Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, and services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. Cletus Rose at St. Mary's church.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Zimmerman Infant
Born and Died December 11, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 13, 1933, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Libra

INFANT FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zimmerman, 1219 North Eleventh street, who died at birth Monday afternoon were held later in the afternoon at the home with burial in Silverbrook cemetery.

James Gordon Keith
March 19, 1928-Dec. 5, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 6, 1933, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

TO HOLD KEITH SERVICES

Rev. M.R. Everett of the First Evangelical church will officiate at the funeral services for James Gordon Keith Jr., 5, who died Tuesday morning at Pawating hospital following a short illness from streptococcus meningitis.  Services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Rutherford funeral home. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.  

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon Keith, Sr., 11 North Barrett street.

Note: DOB from Michigan Death Record

Robert Conrad Kell
July 18, 1933-Jan. 19, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 20, 1934, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Robert Conrad Kell Dies at Parents' Home

Robert Conrad Kell, 913 Regent street, died Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kell. The deceased was born July 18, 1933 and, besides the parents, is survived by a brother, Billy Jean; a sister, Patricia Ann, and his grandparents, Mrs. J.F. Graham, Niles, and Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kell, Imboten, Ark.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Rutherford Funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader officiating.  Friends may call at the home until noon Monday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 23, 1934, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

KELL FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for Robert Conrad Kell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kell, 913 Regent street, who died Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock, were held at 2 o'clock at the Rutherford Funeral chapel with the Rev. Robert E. Meader officiating. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Gustave Klingbeil
Aug. 31, 1878-Jan. 23, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 23, 1934, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

G. Klingbeil Ends His Life at Farm Home

Gustave Klingbeil, about 56 years old, committed suicide at 9 o'clock this morning at the home of Mrs. Ed Neib at the Bend of the River community in Niles township.  He had been dead about half an hour when the body was found hanging from a rafter in the barn by a helper on the farm.

Klingbeil had been in poor health for sometime and it is believed that despondency over his condition led to the act. No inquest will be held, according to County Coroner L.W. Kerlikowske who was called from St. Joseph immediately after the body was found.

Up until three years ago, Klingbeil had been with the Ball Band Rubber company, Mishawaka, over a period of 28 years. Two years ago he brought his family and came to live with Mrs. Neib, his wife's mother.  

The body was brought to the Rutherford Funeral home where the funeral arrangements will be made later.

The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, Gorden Klingbeil, South Bend; Howard Robert Klingbeil at home; a sister, Mrs. Charles Montine, Mishawaka; a brother, Walter Klingbeil, South Bend; a half brother, Fred Kritz, Mishawaka; and two half sisters, Mrs. Dave Unruh, Niles, and Mrs. Charles Croneweather, Mishawaka.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 24, 1934, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Set Klingbeil Rites for 2 P.M. Thursday

Funeral services for Gustave Klingbeil, Niles township, who ended his life yesterday by hanging, will be held at the Rutherford Funeral home chapel at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.  The services will be in charge of the Rev. G.W. Simons and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 25, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

KLINGBEIL RITES HELD

Funeral rites for Gustave Klingbeil, Niles township, who hung himself Tuesday morning, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Rutherford Funeral home chapel. The services were in charge of the Rev. G.W. Simon. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Note: DOB from Michigan Death Records