Obituaries

Florence M. Lintz
Feb. 27, 1917-July 18, 1978

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, July 19, 1978, page 2, col. 7-8, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Florence M. Lintz, 61, of 532 Clark, died at 8:22 a.m. Tuesday at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, following an illness of two months.

A member of the Salvation Army, she was an employee of the Simplicity Pattern Co.

Mrs. Lintz was born Feb. 27, 1917 in Niles, and had lived here her lifetime.

On June 28, 1934 in Roseland, Ind., she married Earl L. Lintz, who died Jan. 8, 1972.

Surviving are five sons, James F., Danny D., Earl L., and Scott B., all of Niles, and Dennis L. of South Bend; five daughters, Mrs. Earlene Sever, Mrs. Mildred Davis, Mrs. Florence Joanis and Mrs. Nancy Onken, all of Niles, and Mrs. Debra Trussell of South Bend; two sisters, Mrs. Harriet George of Niles, and Mrs. Barbara Bright of Schoolcraft; 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday . . . Salvation Army . .15th St., with Lt.  . . Rowland officiating .. .will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call . . .p.m. Thursday . . . Halbritter Funeral . .

Memorials may be .  . .to the Salvation . ..Memorial Fund.

Note:  The second column of this obituary was caught in the fold when microfilmed so that only part of it is visible.

Everett Edward McBain
Aug. 12, 1906-July  19, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 21, 1980, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Everett Edward McBain, 73, of 3117 Detroit Road, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday in Pawating Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born Aug. 12, 1906 in New Carlisle, Ind., and was a retired truck driver for Tyler Refrigeration Corp.

He had lived in the area since 1958, coming from Cassopolis.

On Jan. 8, 1960, he married Margaret Anne Godfrey in Edwardsburg.

She survives along with five daughters, Mrs. Marion Lintz and Mrs. Doris Vore, both of Ft. McCoy, Fla., Mrs. Richard (Mary) Hancock, Mrs. Evelyn Haskins and Mrs. Clayton (Norma) Nolan, all of Niles; three sons, James McBain, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., Charles and Robert, both of Niles; one sister, Mrs. Dean Hempel of Niles; one brother, George McBain of Berrien Springs; 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. Burial is in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Otto J. Burkhart
July 28, 1903-July 15, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, July 16, 1980, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Otto J. Burkart, 2808 Beebe Road, did at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday at the Berrien General Hospital, Berrien Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 17, 1980, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Otto J. Burkart, 76, of 2808 Beebe Road, died at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday at Berrien General Hospital, Berrien Center, following an extended illness.

A member of the Niles Moose Lodge, he was a  retired employee of the National-Standard Company.

Mr. Burkart was born July 28, 1903 in Sheboygan, Wis., and had lived here since 1946, coming from Chicago.

Survivors include seven brothers, Victor of Indianapolis, Joe of Lakeland, Fla., Eugene and David, both of Dubuque, Ia., Al of Mason City, Ia., James of Cucumonga, Calif., and Norman of Animosa, Iowa; and six sisters, Mrs. Hilda Gross of Bellevue, Iowa, Mrs. Helen Efferding of Wauksha, Wis., Mrs. Viola Arbugast of Corinth, Miss., Mrs. Frieda Putra and Mrs. Ann Lozinski, both of Oak Park, Ill, and Mrs. Ange Weaver of Wyoming, Ill.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Halbritter Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mooseheart for Children's Fund.

Note: Obituaries spell name Burkart but cemetery record spells it Burkhart.

Malcolm E. Collins
Nov. 5, 1913-July 5, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 7, 1980, page 3, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Malcolm E. Collins, 66, of 222 Owens, died at 6:35 a.m. Saturday

at Pawating Hospital, following an extended illness.

A retired Kawneer company employee, he was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of Niles American Legion Post 26.

Mr. Collins was born Nov. 5, 1913 in Niles, and had lived his lifetime in the area.

On June 8, 1951 in Niles he married Lillian M. Polly, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, John Hiter of Jonesboro, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon (Aline) Shaner of Niles; a brother, Vernon L. Collins of Marion, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Robert Stephens of Niles; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service.

Mary Ann Deegan
June 12, 1896-July 24, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Friday, July 25, 1980, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Mary Ann Deegan, 84, formerly of 412 N. Fifth St., died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the Schato Nursing Home, Dowagiac, following an extended illness.

She was born June 12, 1896 in North Liberty, Ind., and lived her lifetime in the area.

Her husband, Bernard A. Deegan, died Nov. 26, 1974.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Vera P. Petri of South Bend; a sister, Mrs. Glennie Beron of South Bend; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Pam Ackerman of Stevensville.

Private services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to the Michigan Heart Association.

Jack L. George
July 25, 1940-July 20, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 22, 1980, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

Jack L. George, 39, an apparent suicide victim, died at 11:12 p.m. Sunday. He was dead on arrival at Pawating Hospital.

He resided at 1950 Pucker Street Drive and was an employee of National Standard Co.

Mrs. George was born July 25, 1940 in Reeds, Mo. and had lived in the area since 1961 coming from Buchanan.

On July 22, 1961, he married Janet L. Smiedendorf in Niles, who survives.

Other survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ocie George of Buchanan; three sons, Brian, Toby and Terry, all at home; four sisters, Mrs. Drucella Rhodes of New Paris, Ind., Mrs. Bonnie Deeds and Mrs. Vivian Crider, both of Buchanan and Mrs. Lillian Sunman of Niles, and three brothers, Charles of Niles, Glen of Buchanan and David of Farmington, Ark.

Services will be at 10 :30 am. Thursday at Halbritter Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Deeds of the Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle in Buchanan officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Halbritter Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service.