Loretta Leola Grafford
Jan. 31, 1914-Feb. 13, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 14, 1933, page 3, col. 6-8, microfilm Niles District Library

MISS LORETTA GRAFFORD IS STRICKEN AT HOME

Dies after illness Lasting Since Before Mid-Year Holidays

Miss Loretta Leola Grafford, 19, daughter of George W. Grafford, assistant road master of the Michigan Central Railroad company, and Mrs. Grafford, died in their home last evening at 10:30 after having been ill since before Christmas. The death of Miss Grafford last evening followed that of her sister, Grace, 20, within less than a year, the latter having died on March 20, 1932. Much sympathy is felt for Mr.and Mrs. Grafford and their family in the loss of the two daughters.   The brief lapse of time between their deaths deepens their sorrow.

Miss Grafford was born in Porter, Ind., on Jan. 31, 1914. The family came to Niles when she was a small girl. She began her education in the kindergarten grades of the Niles public schools and received her entire education here with the exception of two years when the family lived in Michigan City, having returned to that city in accordance with Mr. Grafford's plan of work. Nine years ago the family again moved to Niles and have since resided here. Miss Grafford was graduated last June from the Niles High school. Last April her health began to fail but after an operation she was able to continue her studies. However, since before Christmas she had been confined to her bed. Her nineteenth birthday anniversary a week ago today was an occasion for more than 40 friends to remember her with flowers and greeting cards.

Miss Grafford is survived by her parents, by two brothers and two sisters, Russell and William Grafford, Mrs. Cleland Pirdy and Vivian Grafford, all of Niles. an d by her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Rogers, of Mishawaka, Ind.

The funeral services will be held in the home on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.

George E. Brydon
Aug. 12, 1871-Feb. 9, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, February 9, 1933, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

GEORGE BRYDON DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

One of Janitors at Central Building is Stricken Early Today

George E. Brydon, 61, a janitor at the Central school for three years died this morning at 7:45 in his home, 901 Cherry street, after a brief illness.  Mr. Brydon went to his work on Tuesday morning as usual and after having worked about two hours he complained of illness and returned to his home. His illness diagnosed as gall  bladder trouble progressed steadily to a fatal termination.

Mr. Brydon was born in Chatsworth, Ill., on  August 12, 1871. He was married to May Engser on June 3, 1896. The came to Niles from Whitney, Kans., in 1922 and had since lived here. Mr. Brydon is survived by a widow and one son, Ray, of Niles, by three brothers, Wesley, of Chatsworth, Ill., Frank of Monroe City, Mo., and A.I. Brydon, of Milford, Ind., and by two sisters, Mrs. Charles Galbraith, of Remington, Ind., and Mrs. Edith Smith of Chatsworth.

Mr. Brydon was jaintor[sic] at the Ferry street school for one year before being transferrred to the Central school three years ago.

The funeral plans have not been completed waiting word from relatives out of the city. The body is at the Rutherford Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, February 10, 1933, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral George Brydon

Funeral services for George Brydon, 901 Cherry street, who died yesterday morning after a brief illness, will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Rutherford Funeral home. The Rev. Robert Meader, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.  Mr. Brydon was engaged in his work at the Central school as a janitor when stricken with illness yesterday morning.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 13, 1933, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral George Brydon

Funeral services for George Brydon who died on Thursday morning after a brief illness were held this afternoon. The Rev. Robert Meader conducted the services.  Burial was made in Silverbrook cemetery.  Albert Miller and the following employes of the Niles Board of Education  at Central school where Mr. Brydon had been empoyed[sic] as janitor for several years were pallbearers: John Johnson, George Hendershot, Hudson Kirk, Wallace Vaugn and Dillard Tice

Thomas Arthur Bunbury
1883-June 19, 1884

Niles Democrat, Saturday, June 21, 1884, page 5 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Thomas Arthur, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Bunbury, died on the 19th last, aged one year and four months.

Dr. Thomas A. Bunbury
Dec. 9, 1845-Dec. 12, 1910

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 13, 1910, page 1, col. 3-4, microfilm Niles District Library

Dr. Thomas A. Bunbury Has Completed His Task on Earth

Dr. Thomas A. Burbury passed away last night at 11 o'clock at the home, 606 Grant street, after a lingering illness, with cancer of the intestines.  Age, 66 years.  He leaves a widow, three daughters and one son--Mrs. Guy Howe of Chicago, the Misses Sadie and Florence, and Edward Bunbury at home. Besides, two sisters--Mrs. Patrick Lyons and Mrs. Miles Blaine of Kansas City, and a brother, Wm. B. Bunbury of this city. The funeral will occur from the house, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the family lot in Silver Brook cemetery.

LIFE SKETCH

In Cass County, Mich., near the Berrien county line, the subject of this sketch was born on the ninth of December, 1845. He was of Irish parentage, his father--Edward Bunbury, having been born in the Emerald Isle, while his mother, whose maiden name was Mary Kelley, was born in Quebec, Canada, of Irish parentage. The father first, located at Kalamazoo and later in Niles, embarking in the livery business in 1852, conducting a profitable trade until his death, Feb. 10, 1876.

Thomas. A. Bunbury received his education in the Union school of Niles and the knowledge there gained was afterwards supplemented by a thorough course of study at Notre Dame University.  Upon leaving college he entered his father's employ, his special work being the care of sick horses, not only those belonging to the stables, but also to the people living in Niles and surrounding country.  From necessity he was obliged to begin the study of medicine and the anatomy of the horse, and soon acquired a thorough knowledge of the profession. He commenced in business for himself and soon had a widespread reputation for skill and proficiency.  He was often called to other parts of the state in consultation and in almost every case he met with success.  He continued in business on south Second street until his last illness, dating back a few months.

In 1872 Dr. Bunbury married Miss Anna Machin of Bertrand, her parents, John and Elizabeth (Anslow) Machin, being early settlers of Niles township. Dr. Bunbury was energetic. Always attentive to business, he stuck to his office and night or day would drive many miles through storm and sleet to treat dumb animals, often without the slightest reward from poor people, and neither would he ask it. He was generous and kindhearted, and a man with many staunch friends.

The Dr. was a charter member of the Niles Tent No. 99, Knights of the Modern Maccabees.

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, December 13, 1910, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DR. BUNBURY SUCCUMBS

Well Known Veterinary Surgeon Died Last Evening

Dr. Thomas A. Bunbury, the well known vetinary[sic] surgeon, passed away last evening about 10 o'clock at his home on Grant street.

Dr. Bunbury had been in ill health for abut a year, having been forced to give up his professional work last January. In the spring he went to Ann Arbor and also to Chicago. On May 11, after undergoing an examination in Chicago his case was pronounced almost hopeless and since that time he had gradually continued to fail.

Dr. Bunbury was born Dec. 9, 1846 in Cass county near the Berrien county line and with the exception of about a year when he lived in St. Joseph had resided in Niles or immediate vicinity all his life.

Dr. Bunbury was educated in the Niles public schools and supplemented this with a course at Notre Dame College. Returning to Niles he became associated in the livery business with his father, Edward Bunbury and it was in this way that he received his early training for his career as a veterinarian and surgeon which he followed for so many years with a success that few attain.

In 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Machin of Bertrand a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Machin pioneer residents of this section. Besides the widow, four children survive as follow: Mrs. Guy Howe of Chicago, and Sadie, Florence and Edward Bunbury of Niles, also a brother, W.B. Bunbury of Niles and two sisters, Mrs. P. Lyons and Mrs. Miles Blain of Kansas City, Mo.

Dr. Bunbury was a democrat in politics and was twice the choice of his party for the office of city treasurer and was elected both times.

During his residence in St. Joseph where he engaged in the livery business the St. Joseph lodge, No. 28, F.& A.M. was organized and Dr. Bunbury became a charter member but a few years after returning to Niles again he withdrew from that lodge.  He was a charter member of Niles Tent, K.O.T.M.M.

The death of Dr. Bunbury removes a citizen of prominence and one who was deeply concerned in the affairs of the city. He was an unusually well-read man and his knowledge of the early history of this section which he had gleaned both from his reading and personal observation had made him an authority on matters of history. Many sincerely mourn the loss of a friend in the death of Dr. Bunbury whose genial nature and the ever ready sympathy and kindness to those in distress had made him much beloved.

The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence.

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Anna (Machin) Bunbury
Jan. 14, 1852-Feb. 17, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Friday, February 17, 1933, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. ANNIE BUNBURY DIES AT KANKAKEE, ILL.

Widow of Dr. T.A. Bunbury

Passes Away at Home of

Her Daughter

Word was received this morning of the death of Mrs. Annie Bunbury, widow of Dr. Thomas A. Bunbury in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy Howe in Kankakee, Ill.  Word of her death was received by her son Edward Bunbury and her nephew . .[illegible]

Mrs. Bunbury was for many years a resident of Niles until after the death of her husband after which time she had made her home with her children, who are Mrs. Guy Howe of Kankakee, Ill., Miss Sadie Bunbury, of Purdy Station, Purdy, N.Y., Mrs. Fred Frankenbury of Detroit, and Edward of Niles. Mr. Swain's mother and also Miss Sarah Machin, both deceased, the latter a teacher in Berrien county public school for a number of years, were sisters of Mrs. Bunbury.

Mrs. Bunbury was a life-long communicant of the Episcopal church and during her residence in Niles had been prominently identified with Trinity Episcopal church and had served as president of the Ladies Auxiliary of hat church.

Mrs. Bunbury was a member of Niles Hive, No. 39, of the Maccabees.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 21, 1933, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

HERE FOR FUNERAL

The funeral services for Mrs. Thomas A. Bunbury on Monday afternoon in Trinity Episcopal church brought a number of former residents of Niles to this city, including her daughters, Mrs. Guy Howe, and Miss Sadie Bunbury of Kankakee, Ill. and Mrs. Fred Frankenberry of Detroit.  Others who were former residents of Niels or connected with pioneer Niles families were Walter Crimp, Mrs. Carl Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Winslow and Miss Hattie Howe of Chicago.  Warren Hawkins, of Kankakee, also was among those who accompanied the funeral party to Niles. Mrs. Frankenberry and her daughter, Anne, went to Kankakee last evening with members of the family to spend a few days. The services were conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nicholson, rector of the church. The pallbearers were Mr. Howe, John Howe, Mr. Crimp, Mr. Frankenberry, Thos. M. Swain and Robert Chambers. Messrs. Swain and Chambers are nephews of Mrs. Bunbury. The committal service was held in Silverbrook cemetery in the family lot. While in the city the funeral party was at the home of Mr. Swain and Mr. Chambers.

*DOB and DOD from Illinois Deaths @FamilySearch.org

Junie B. Armstrong
June 11, 1866-March 10, 1952

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, March 12, 1952, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Jennie B. Armstrong, 84, formerly of Niles, died at 5:30 p.m Tuesday at her home on 502 Allen street, South Bend. She had been ill two weeks.

Mrs. Armstrong was born June 11, 1886,[sic] in Cass county and lived in Niels until 1925 when she moved to South Bend.  She married Eugene J. Armstrong in January, 1883. He died in January, 1905.  She was a member of the First Methodist church in South Bend.

She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Opal G. Lockwood, of South Bend, and a brother Frank L. Olmstead, of Tacoma, Wash.

Friends may call at the Welsheimer funeral home in South Bend where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery in Niles.

Note: Name in cemetery record and on gravemarker is "Junie" ; DOB on gravemarker is 1866.