Isabelle Dittmar, 84
Feb. 20, 1928-Oct. 18, 2012

Dittmar

Niles Daily Star, Published online 6:04pm Sunday, October 21, 2012

Isabelle Rose Dittmar, 84, of Niles, passed away at her home on Thursday, Oct.18, 2012, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle.

Rose was born on Feb. 20, 1928, in Niles, to the late Warren and Anna (Steinbeck) Robbins.

On Dec. 1, 1945, Rose married Carl G. Dittmar at a ceremony in Berrien Springs.

One of her proudest accomplishments was, at the age of 50, Rose decided to further her education and graduated shortly thereafter with a degree in nursing. She was employed at Silverbrook Manor for almost thirty years. She was more than just a nurse; she was a caregiver to all of her friends and family. She loved traveling, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Carl; a son, Michael Dittmar; sisters Mabel (George) Robbins, Hazel (Floyd) Horner, Eva (Cecil) Fritzgerald and Arnetta (Ingvald) Bjorkley; brothers Earl, Raymond and Frank Robbins and Leslie (Donna) Robbins.

She is survived by two sons Carl Dittmar, of Niles, and Scott (Lorie) Dittmar, of Niles; two daughters Inga (Tom) Wright, of Niles, and Robin (Donny) Pritchard, of Buchanan; daughter-in-law Honor Dittmar of Warsaw, Ind.; brother Floyd “Bud” (Christine) Robbins of Niles; sister Helen Kline, of Niles; 12 grandchildren, Christine (Michael) Hauser, Deana (Dennis) Pellow, Stephanie (Thomas) Hubbard, Becca (Taner) Dalenberg, Deon (Teresa) Dittmar, Jennifer (Ben) Murray, Derek Wright, Rochelle Reeves, Jessica (Tim) Hoover, Kaycee Wagley, Pepper (William) Linn and Tasha Dittmar; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a time of visitation starting one hour prior to the service. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rose’s memory to The American Cancer Society, Hospice at Home or to Westside Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Photos, memories, or condolences may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com orwww.Facebook.com/brownfuneralhomeniles.

Mary Lillie Fluke
Oct. 2, 1865-April 27, 1946

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 29, 1946, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Rites in Galesburg for Mrs. Mary Fluke Formerly of Niles

Funeral for Mrs. Mary Lillie Fluke, 80, former Niles resident , will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Galesburg, where she died Saturday at 4 p.m.

She was born in Berrien county, Oct. 2, 1865.

Survivors include three children, Clare Fluke, Kalamazoo, Cleo Fluke, Galesburg; and Floyd Fluke, Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Adah Hoover and Mrs. Alice Smith, both of Denver, Col.; three brothers, Frank Jones, Cassopolis; Carl Jones, Battle Creek; and Louis Jones, Satsuma, Ala.

Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery, Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Anna Malinda Knott
Dec.8, 1865-April 20, 1946

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 22, 1946, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Anna Knott Dies on Saturday

Mrs. Anna Malinda Knott, 80, rural route three, died Saturday at 5:45 p.m. at her home on Pucker street, after an illness of five years.

She is survived by her husband, Frederick W. Knott, at home; one son, Adolph Knott, Niles, four daughters Mrs. Dick Norris, 1102 North Fifth street; Mrs. Edwin Radewald, rural route three; Mrs. Ebon Ullrey, rural route three and . . . [illegible] . . .one sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Knott and 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was born in Niles township, Dec. 8, 1865, and has been a life-long resident of the community. She had lived in the same home for 55 years.

On Dec. 8, 1889, she was married in her home to Frederick W. Knott, with the Rev. Fred Rahn officiating.

The body was at the Kiger funeral until Monday at 3 p.m. when it was taken to the residence where friends may call until Tuesday noon.

Services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. from St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. Theo Eisen officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemtery[sic]. She had been a member of St. John's church.

Glenn Matthews
Feb. 26, 1887-April. 30, 1946

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 30, 1946, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

Glenn Matthews Succumbs Today, Ill Nine Weeks

Glenn W. Matthews, 59 1115 Cass street, died at his home this morning at 10, following an illness of nine weeks.

Born in Bascom, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1887, he came to Niles from Blytheville, Ark., four years ago. Since that time he has been employed at the Four Flags hotel.

Surviving are his wife, Bertha; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Boyett, 1115 Cass street; and a sister, Mrs. Hazel Brovett, Largo, Fla. An uncle, William Matthews lives on rural route three.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Pifer funeral home, where friends may call.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 1, 1946, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Matthews Rites Will Be Conducted Friday

Funeral of Glenn Matthews, 59, who died Tuesday at his home, 1115 Cass street, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the Pifer funeral home, with the Rev. Clarence Graham of the First Baptist church officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.

Laura Louise Mattix
May 4, 1885-March 8, 1946

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 8, 1946, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Laura L. Mattix Succumbs Today

Mrs. Laura Louise Mattix, 61, of 1606 Oak street, died at 11:05 this morning in Pawating hospital following an illness of five years.

Born in LaPorte, Ind., May 4, 1885, she came to Niles from Michigan City, Ind., in 1919 and has resided here since that time. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church and of the Eastern Star in Niles.

Survivors are her husband, Fred Mattix, two sons, Roger and John, both of Niles, and three grandchildren.

Services have been set for Monday at 2 p.m. in the Pifer funeral home with the Re  v. T.M. Greenhoe, . . .[illegible]. ., will be officiating. Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home until the time of services.

Edward G. Millard
1869-Feb. 27, 1930

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 3, 1930, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MILLARD FUNERAL TUESDAY

The body of Edward G. Millard, 59, was  brought to Niles this afternoon from Glendora, Calif., where he died on Feb. 27, and was taken to the Rutherford Funeral home where the funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Metzler, pastor of the Church of Brethern of Nappannee[sic], Ind., will officiate. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery. Mr. Miller had made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank May, R.R. 1, east of Barron lake until last October when he went to California for the benefit of his health.  He is survived by eight children who are Atlee Millard, Clayton Anglemeyer and Mrs. Nora Kronk, Nappanee, Ind., Lester Millard, Indianapolis, Harold and Carol Millard of Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. Nettie Thomas, residing south of Niles near the state line and Mrs. Frank May of Niles. The deceased was a member of the Moose lodge at St. Joseph, Mo. and the Niles lodge. Besides the children 10 grand children and one great grandchild survives.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, March 4, 1930, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL E.G. MILLARD

Funeral services for Edward G. Millard whose body was brought t Niles on Monday afternoon from Glendora, Calif., were held this morning. The Rev. Metzler, pastor of the Church of the Brethern in Nappanee, Ind., officiated. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery. The Niles lodge of Moose assisted in the services. Before going to California last October, Mr. Millard made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Frank May, who resides east of Barron Lake.