Carl B. Hill
June 24, 1925-Dec. 16, 1998

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 17, 1998, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Graveside services for Carl B. Hill, 73, 9937 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, by the Rev. John Rinehart of Chesterton, Ind.

Hill died Wednesday at 2 a.m. at St. Anthony's Hospital, Michigan City, Ind., of natural causes.

He was born June 24, 1925, in Niles.

Frank Ira Mitchell Jr.
Oct. 30, 1998-Oct. 31, 1998

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 2, 1998, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Frank Ira Mitchell, who died shortly after complications at birth on Saturday at 12:45 a.m. at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, will be  Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by Dr. Glenn McNiel of Grace United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Mitchell is survived by his parents, Frank Ira Mitchell of Eau Claire and Karen Mae Gearhart of Niles; grandparents Dale and Debbie Rector of Niles, Mike and Kathy Gearhart of Alaska, Sandra Rimpson of Eau Claire, and Frank D. Brooks of Kalamazoo, several great-grandparents, two great-great-grandparents, several aunts and uncles;and one great-great aunt.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services Halbritter Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles Apple Festival Memorial Fund.

George W. Minard, Sr.
Nov. 14, 1912-Nov. 17, 1998

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 19, 1998, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for George W. Minard, Sr., 86, 1950 Ridgedale Road, South Bend, Ind., will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, Niles.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Minard died early afternoon Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., of natural causes.

He was born Nov. 14, 1912, in Newark, N.J.

On Nov. 18, 1934, in Newark, Minard married the former Mary Pavao, who survives.

He was formerly a supervisor of government contracts, and had retired from Union Carbide, Florence, S.C.

Minard was member of the Masonic Lodge, Florence.

Also surviving are a daughter, Nancy Hivley of South Plainfield, N.J.; two sons, George W. Minard Jr. of Niles, and Richard D. Minard of Alexandria, Va.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

V. Eloise Mihills
Nov. 13, 1913-Nov.8, 1998

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 10, 1998, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for V. Eloise Mihills, 84, 1120 Cedar Street, Niles, will be  Friday at 11 a.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Donald R. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church, Niles.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Mrs. Mihills died Sunday at 7:24 p.m. at Christian Rest Home, Grand Rapids, following an extended illness.

She was born Nov. 30, 1913, Nacogdoches, Texas. She had lived in Niles most of her life.

On June 19, 1937, in Niles, she married Leon David Mihills, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1987.

Mrs. Mihills was a former secretary for Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., Rifenburg Ins., and Notre Dame.

She had been a member of First Presbyterian Church, Niles, since 1933.

Surviving family includes a daughter, Carol Barris of Long Beach, N.C.; a son, David Mihills of Grand Haven, three grandchildren, Amy, Suzanne, and Audrey; and a great-grandson, Bobby.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Halbritter Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ruth K. Griffith
April 12, 1909-Dec. 17, 1998

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 17, 1998, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Ruth K. Griffith, 89, 509 South Fifth Street, Niles, will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church, Niles.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Mrs. Griffith died at 3 a.m. this morning at Lakeland Medical Center, Niles, following a brief illness. She was born April 12, 1909, in Niles and had lived here all of her life.

On June 22, 1929, in Niles, she married Murrel A. Griffith, who preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 1952. She was employed at United Dairy, Niles, until it closed.

Mrs. Griffith was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Niles High School. Mrs. Griffith was a very active senior as a member of the Golden Age Club of the YMCA, serving on the Board of the Niles Senior Center, and was on the Citizens Advisory Council of Dial-A-Ride.  She enjoyed crafts and gardening. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jessie Behm on July 12, 1997. Surviving family includes two sons, Robert L. Griffith and Larry L. Griffith of Niles; a sister, Wilma Atkins of Niles; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.  Friends may call from 2 to 4  and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Halbritter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles Senior Center.

Mya S. Ford
Nov. 9, 1998-Nov. 9, 1998

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 12, 1998, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Graveside services for Mya S. Ford, 1819 N. 5th Street, Niles, were today at 1 p.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, by the Rev. W.L. Daniel, Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

She died Monday at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, two hours after birth.

She was preceded in death by a sister Antoinette King, in 1991.

Surviving family includes her parents, Herbert M. Ford, Jr., and Marva Ford of Niles; paternal grandparents Kathryn Robinson of St. Louis, Mo., and Herbert M. Ford of St. Louis; a sister, Myshell Marie Ford of St. Louis; and a brother, Lorenzo Coben of Niles.