Richard John Moore
Dec. 17, 1928-Nov. 28, 2004

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 30, 2004, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Richard John Moore, 75, of 2016 South 15th St., Niles, are 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Michiana Christian Embassy, by Pastor Jeff Whittaker.

Moore died Sunday, Nov. 28, at his home, in Niles of natural causes.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Moore was born Dec. 17, 1928, in Niles, where he was a lifetime resident.

On June 9, 1948, in Niles, he married Dorothy Johnson., who survives.

Moore was an entrepreneur and small business owner.  He and his family started Niles City Cab. He ran Cherry Street Auto Parts Exchange. He also had several different businesses including construction, roofing and oil drilling businesses.

Moore was a Merchant Marines Veteran.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include, one son, Richard Patrick Moore of Niles; one brother, Edward Moore of Niles; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation.

William George Muff
Jan. 16, 1891-Sept. 8, 1956

Niles Daily Star, Monday, September 10, 1956, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

William George Muff, 65, of 3006 Detroit Road, died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday in Pawating Hospital following an illness of one year.

An employe of Tyler Refrigeration Corporation, Muff was born Jan. 16, 1891, in St. Joseph and had lived in Niles since 1938.  Survivors are: his wife, Florence; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hojara and Mrs. Betty Falkner, both of Niles; two sons, Arden and Duane Muff, both of Niles; two sisters, Miss Jennie Muff, of Waterford, Wis., and Mrs. Elizabeth Imler, of Benton Harbor; two brothers, Charles Muff, of St. Joseph, and Henry, of Benton Harbor, and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Pifer Funeral Home with the Rev. John G. Carlton, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

William Carl Otteson
June 5, 1901-Nov. 24, 1970

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 25, 1970, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--William Carl Otteson, 69, of Watervliet, a former Niles resident died at 9:15 p.m. Monday in Watervliet Comunity Hospital, after an illness of about one year.

A retired National Standard employe, Mr. Otteson was born June 5, 1901, in Tustin, Mich., and had lived in NIles from 1917 until moving to Watervliet four years ago.  On April 17, 1945, in Niles, he married Lulu Williams, who survives

Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wesley Kloko of Niles; two brothers, Walter of Los Angeles, Calif., and Walfred of Magician Lake, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Fr. Vincent Anderson of Trinity Episcopal Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 tonight at the funeral home.

John E. Gronenberg
March 31, 1900-Nov. 12, 1970

Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 13, 1970, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--John E. Gronenberg, 70, o f422 N. Calumet Rd., Chesterton, Ind., a former Niles resident, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday in Passavant Memorial Hospital, Chicago, after a brief Illness.

A retired importer of Scandinavian imports, Mr. Gronenberg was born March 31, 1900, in Odense, Denmark, and had lived in Chesterton since 1923. On May 31, 1935, in Chicago, he married the former Frances Ballard, who survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Robert Gutmann of Mt. Prospect,Ill. and three grandchildren.

Funeral services are incomplete at the Halbritter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial services will be held on a date yet to be announced in the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago.

Erma Jean Quinn
Sept. 22, 1937-Nov. 7, 2004

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 11, 2004, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Erma Jean Quinn, 67, of 911 South Third Street, Niles, are 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, by Pastor Raymond Massey of New Beginnings Training, Outreach and Worship Center.

Quinn died Sunday, Nov. 7, at Silverbrook Manor, of natural causes. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Quinn was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Gibson County, Tenn.

She attended New Beginnings Training, Outreach and Worship Center. Quinn was a cook at Pete's Patio in Niles.

Survivors include, two sons, Michael D. Carter of Cassopolis and Terry L. Quinn of South Bend, Ind.; one daughter, Gail Wakes of Niles; one brother, Billy Fisk of Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be for 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Col. Francis Quinn
Died March 26, 1876

Niles Republican, Thursday, March 30, 1876, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Death of Col. Frank Quinn

Col. Francis Quinn, formerly of this city, but for several years past a resident of Chicago, died suddenly, of Rheumatism in that city, on Sunday last, and was buried in this place on Tuesday. Col. Quinn was formerly a well-known resident of this city, and a politician of some considerable influence. He was at one time postmaster of this city, and on the breaking out of the war was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 12th Michigan Infantry.  He participated in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, with his regiment, but soon after left the service, and subsequently removed to Chicago, where he has since lived. He is represented ot have been a man of considerable ability, and was active and energetic as a leader in local politics.