Maude McGowan (Painter)
May 28, 1883-Aug. 16, 1931

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 17, 1931, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. THOS. McGOWAN IS STRICKEN BY DEATH

Passes Away at Hickory Street Residence After Long Illness

Mrs. Maude McGowan, wife of Thomas McGowan, 514 Hickory street, died on Sunday morning at 8:45 in their home after about three months of illness.

Mrs. McGowan was born in Elkhart, Ind., on May 28, 1883.  She was a daughter of William Painter, who survives her. She was married to Mr. McGowan at Elkhart on July 1, 1905. After the marriage she moved to Michigan City and when the Michigan Central terminal was completed in Niles, Mr. McGowan was transferred to Niles being a Michigan Central railroad brakeman.  They moved to Niles in 1922 and had since resided here.  Mrs. McGowan is survived by her husband, by three daughters, Mrs. Lura Huff of South Bend, Mrs. Dorly Mc Gowan Dickey and Miss Diana-belle McGowan, both at home.   A sister, Mrs. Lillian Whitmeyer of Elkhart also survives and her father, William Painter, of Elkhart and four grandchildren. Mrs. McGowan was a member of the auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow. A private service will be held in the home at 1:15 and a service will be held in the Methodist church at 1:30.  The Rev. W.W. Slee, pastor of that church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Silver Brook memetery[sic].

Vernon E. Metzger
Aug. 11, 1915-June 23, 1947

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 23, 1947, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Vernon E. Metzger, 32, of 526 Hickory street, died today at 7:10 a.m. at Pawating hospital. He had been in poor health for six months.

Survivors include his parents, Mrs. James Drudy, Cassopolis and Bert Metzger, Buchanan; his wife, Virginia; three children, Vernon and Richard, Cassopolis, and Mischon, of Battle Creek; a step-son, W. John Callendar; two brothers, Robert Metzger, serving with the army, and Keith Metzger, of Waxahatchie, Tex.; and a sister, Mrs. Carl Eliason, Niles.

He was born in Galien Aug. 11, 1915, and spent most of his life in Niles, where he was a member of the Masons, Elks, Moose, and Knights of Pythias.

Rites will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Pifer funeral home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Anna Miller-Meyers
Nov. 24, 1851-Aug. 25, 1931

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 26, 1931, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH MRS. ANNA MEYERS

Mrs. Anna Meyers, 79, widow of Chris Meyers, died last evening at 8:00 in her home in West Niles. She was born in New Jersey on November 24, 1851. No relatives are  known to survive her. She had lived in Niles for a number of years having moved here from a farm near Pokagon. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the home, on West Main street. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery. The Rev. O.P. Miles, pastor of the First Baptist church will conduct the services.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, August 27, 1931, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Miller-Meyers, widow of Chris Meyers were conducted this afternoon in her home in West Main street by the Rev. O.P. Miles, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial was made in Sliver Brook cemetery.

Elva Lillie Miller
Sept. 11, 1862-Nov. 28, 1879

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, December 24, 1879, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATHS

Of scarlet fever, Elva Lillie, eldest daughter of Ansel and Almena Miller, on the 28th of November, aged 17 years, 2 months and 17 days.

As she neared the cold, dark river,
And our hearts with anguish tossed,
"Do not weep," she said, "dear mother,
For I'm not lost, I am not lost.

And methinks the shining angels
Bore her happy soul away,
To the mansions of the blessed,
The the realms of endless day."

O, blessed assurance! glorious home!
To us below is given
When such as she from earth is taken.
That Jesus guides them safe to Heaven.

Then dry your tears, good parents dear,
For your broken household band
Soon in Heaven, when grief is over
You'll clasp again dear Elva's hand.

Frank Mitchell
Jan. 7, 1884-Jan. 19, 1978

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 21, 1978, page 2, col, 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Frank Mitchell, 94, of 2570 Terminal Rd., died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in his home following a brief illness.

Mr. Mitchell was born on Jan. 7, 1884 in Clarksdale, Miss., and had lived in Niles since 1942 coming from Jolliette, Ill. In 1904, in Jackson, Miss., he married the former Annie Reynolds who preceded him in death.

He is survived by two sons, Ulyssess of Chicago, and Oliver of Sun City, Calif.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was a retired employee of George Fuller Construction Co. of Chicago.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Hazel Laura Parks
Oct. 8, 1911-Aug. 19, 1997

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 20, 1997, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Hazel Laura Parks, 85, 2722 Horton Court, Nils, are Friday at 2 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by Pastor Dan Gregor of Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Mrs. Parks died Tuesday at 11:45 a.m., at her home following an extended illness.

She was born Oct. 8, 1911, in Odon, Ind., and had lived in Niles since 1950, coming from South Bend, Ind.

In Oct. 1934, she married Harry L. Parks, who survives.

Mrs. Parks was a former employee of Rowley's Family Shoe Store in Niles; and was a member of Pithian Sisters.

Survivors include a son, Donald H. Parks of Niles; a grandson, Michael Parks of South Bend; four granddaughters, Donna Jo Parks of South Bend, Sierra Parks of Niles, Gina Heatherington of Houston, Texas, and Joanie McMillan of Estacada, Rre.; and a sister, Gay Holbrecht of Washington, Ind. She was preceded in death by a son, James L. Parks, who died Oct. 4, 1994; a brother and two sisters.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home.