George S. Shaw
May 4, 1864-March 6, 1940

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 6, 1940, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

George S. Shaw, Former 4 Flags Employe, Dead

George S. Shaw, 75, an engineer at the Four Flags hotel for 10 years, died this morning at 5 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Steigely, 908 East Main street. Mr. Shaw had been ill six months and in serious condition the last two months of internal carcinoma.

He was born May 4, 1864, in Connellsville, Pa., and came here 20 years ago from Springfield, O. He was married in 1888 in Indianapolis to Lena Walter who died April 11, 1922. Mr. Shaw had been superintendent of the Indiana Switch and Frog Manufacturing company in Springfield for 28 years before coming to Niles.

He is survived by four children, Walter Shaw, Crescent City, Calif.; George S. Shaw, Jr., Detroit; Mrs. Florence Baldwin, St. Joseph, and Mrs. Steigely. A sister, Mrs. E.B. Clawson, Slatersville, W.V.; a brother, C.B. Shaw, Springfield, O., and three grandchildren also survive.

Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home. Arrangements for the service are incomplete.

Frank Blanchard
July 17, 1882-March 4, 1940

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, March 5, 1940, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Frank Blanchard, 57, Taken by Death, to be Buried Friday

Frank Blanchard, 57, of Route 2, a resident of the community all his life, died in Cass county hospital Monday after several years' illness.

Mr. Blanchard leaves a sister, Mrs. May Batzel, Route 2, and three brothers, George J., Russell and Burton, all of route 2, near Niles.

He was born July 17, 1882, at the family home near Niles.

The body was taken to the Price and Kiger funeral home where services will be held Friday afternoon at 2. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Hiram Mortimer Babcock
June 19, 1853-Oct. 12, 1924

Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 13, 1924, page 1, col. 7-8, microfilm Niles District Library

H.M. Babcock, Dies Suddenly, Early Sunday

When Hiram Mortimer Babcock, 202 Parkway, failed to respond when his sister, Mrs. Emma White, called him about 5 o'clock on Sunday, she went to his room and found him dead.  She had called to him after hearing him make a choking sound. Mrs. White, who will soon be 79 years old, in spite of the shock, hastened to the home of a neighbor to summon a physician and her relatives.

The physician attributed death to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Babcock had been in ill health since he returned to Niles last April, after spending the winter in Florida, but his condition was not considered serious of late and he had on Saturday worked with his brother, James, on the latter's farm throughout the day, and had seemed apparently in his usual health.

The death of Mr. Babcock removes a life-long and highly esteemed resident of Niles or vicinity. He was born June 19, 1853, on the Babcock homestead a mile and one-half west of Niles, where James Babcock now resides, and was one of the sixteen children of Hiram Babcock, who cleared the farm for his home, and who with his wife endured the hardships incidental to the early days of Niles history, working diligently and implanting in their children the desire to be worthy citizens of their community. Eleven of the children grew to manhood and womanhood, and of those but two survive their brother Hiram. They are Mrs. White, who for eleven years has made her home with him, and James Babcock, who resides on the old homestead.  Besides the brother and sister, Mr. Babcock is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Charles Hess and Loren Babcock, Niles; Mrs. Homer Martin of Hartford City, Ind.; Mrs. Melvin Frame, South Bend.  Rome Babcock, a brother of the deceased died a few months ago.

Mr. Babcock was twice married. His first wife was Emma La Pierre. The one child born to them died in infancy, and its mother died soon afterward. Mr. Babcock married Mrs. Dora Wolf for his second wife. She died 10 years ago.

The deceased had no fraternal relations. He was a carpenter by trade, and was well known as a faithful and conscientious workman.  He had acquired considerable property and only recently had purchased a large tract in the Delahunt addition in west Niles, and with his brother, had planned to do extensive building there in the spring. He was a lover of nature, and took special pleasure in making his home and surroundings attractive.

The funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Rev. Alfred Trenerry, pastor of the Baptist church where Mr. Babcock had faithfully worshiped for many years, will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Emma Babcock
Died Oct. 20, 1886

Niles Republican, Thursday, November 11, 1886, page 5, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARY

In memory of EMMA, beloved wife of Mortimer H. Babcock, who passed away Oct. 20th, 1886.

So rest thee sweetly, dear one
In thy Home beyond the blue,
With thy baby close beside thee,
That thou lovd'st fond and true.

In this tho't, to us there's comfort,
That our Father loves us still,
Tho' this taking our dear ones from us,
We can bow to His sweet will.

For, beyond the gates Eternal,
There remains a resting place,
Where with mother, child and loved ones,
We shall meet them face to face.

If the glories of that morning,
When we see our Sovereign, God!
Now our hearts are wrung with anguish,
But we kiss the hand that holds the rod.

For there is no parting ever,
When with dear ones we join hand;
In our Savior's home forever,
Dwell among the angel band.

Also:

EDITOR-REPUBLICAN:  We take this method of expressing our gratitude and thankfulness to the many friends and neighbors who so sweetly sympathized with and tenderly assisted us in our hour of need--the sickness and death of our beloved wife and sister.  May God bless you all and raise up friends when you need them most who will be just as kind and comforting as you have been to us.

MORTIMER H. BABCOCK
LIDA BABCOCK

Lillian Clark
Oct. 13, 1890-April 13, 1975

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 15, 1975, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Funeral services for Lillian Clark, 84, of St. Clair Shores, formerly of Niles, who died Sunday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Pifer Chapel of the Swem-Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Harold G. Kiser of St. John's United Church of Christ will officiate.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Timothy C. Gulbranson
Oct. 20, 1955-Oct. 5, 1970

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, October 7, 1970, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Timothy C. Gulbranson, 14, of 812 Emmons St., died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, after being ill since Friday.

A ninth grade honor student at Ballard Junior High School and a member of the school band, Timothy was born Oct. 20, 1955, in Niles, and had lived here his lifetime. He was a member of Explorer Post 176, sponsored by The Niles Daily Star.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gulbranson, and a sister, Pamela, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Theodore Laesch officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 tonight at the Pifer Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, October 8, 1970, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Funeral services for Timothy C. Gulbranson, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gulbranson, 812 Emmons St., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Officiating will be the Rev. Theodore Laesch. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home.

In addition to his parents, and a sister, Pamela, at home, Timothy is survived by his grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. Louis Gulbranson of Niles.

A ninth grade honor student at Ballard Junior High School and a member of the school band, Timothy belonged to Explorer Post 176, sponsored by the Niles Daily Star, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Walther League of the church.