Henry G. Rosewarne
Feb. 17, 1864-June 25, 1961

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 26, 1961, page 2 col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Henry G. Rosewearne, 97, Milton Township, Cass County, died Sunday at 10:45 p.m. in Cass County Hospital, where he had been a patient since 1952.

Mr. Rosewearne was born in Milton Township Feb. 17, 1864 and had been a lifetime resident of the area. He was a retired farmer. His wife Eva, died on Oct. 25, 1939.

Surviving is a niece, Hazel Lovell, Garden City, Long Island, N.Y.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. John G. Carlton officiating. Friends will be received in the Kiger-Halbritter Funeral Home beginning Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Note: Spelling of last name in obituary appears to be typo as other records including tombstone use the spelling Rosewarne

Hugh Rosewarne
Dec. 30, 1850-Jan. 11, 1904

Niles Daily Star, Monday, January 11, 1904, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

HUGH ROSEWARNE

Well Known and Respected Citizen Passes Away

Hugh Rosewarne, a well known and highly respected pioneer resident of this section, died today at 1 p.m. at his home on Oak street, aged 53 years.

Deceased was a son of the late Charles Rosewarne, a prominent Cass county farmer, who resided three miles southeast of his place for years.

A few days ago Mr. Rosewarne underwent an operation, which was made necessary by a stomach and bowel trouble, and had since been speedily on the decline.

Deceased is survived by a wife, who was formerly Miss Bessie Spere, daughter of Mrs. Weatherly, and four brothers and three sisters--John, Charles and Sidney of Chicago; Henry, who resides at the Rosewarne homestead; Mrs. Lovell, Mrs. Gorton and Miss Georgia Rosewarne of Chicago.

Mrs. Lovell arrived from Chicago this afternoon about 10 minutes after Mr. Rosewarne had breathed his last.

The deceased traveled for years as salesman for Hayden Bros., wholesale lumber dealers of Chicago, and for the past year had conducted a retail grocery in the east part of town.

Funeral announcement hereafter.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 12, 1904, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL THURSDAY

Remains of Hugh H. Rosewarne Will Be Laid at Rest in Silver Brook

The funeral of Mr. Hugh H. Rosewarne will occur Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence on East Oak street. Rev. C.J. DeCoux of Trinity Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will take place at Silver Brook Cemetery.

While the funeral will not be private, but friends, who desire to view the remains, can do so only between 11 and 1 o'clock Thursday.

Mr. Rosewarne's brothers and sisters who reside out of town are all here, having arrived from Chicago at noon today. They are John R., Sidney F. and Charles, and Mrs. E.D. Lovell, Mrs. Charles Gorton and Miss Georgia.  Wm. H. Rosewarne, a relative, is also here from Mishawaka.

Charles Pontious
1876-Dec. 12, 1937

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, December 18, 1937, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Veterans to Honor Canadian Comrade at Funeral Rites

Full military rites will be held at 11 o'clock Monday morning in the Rutherford funeral home for Charles Pontius[sic], 60, Canadian World War veteran.

The services will be conducted jointly by the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign wars, and the Spanish American War Veterans. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

During the World war Mr. Pointius served with the Canadian army and was decorated for distinguished service at the Front.

He died Sunday night in the Berrien county hospital following an extended illness. A former resident of Three Oaks, he had been employed on various farms in Benton township for the last two years.

Frank P. LaPointe
June 18, 1869-Dec. 16, 1937

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 16, 1937, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Frank P. LaPointe, Resident of Niles 21 Years, Stricken

Frank Philip LaPointe, 68, automobile mechanic and a resident of Niles for the last 21 years, died at 10:45 this morning at his home, 1625 North Fifth street.  His death ended a two months' illness.

For a number of years prior to his illness, Mr. LaPointe had conducted a garage at 223 North Front street. He was born in Conneaut, Ohio, June 18, 1869, and was married in Buffalo to the former Laura Smtih in 1898.

Beside his wife he leaves his 98 year-old father, Eugene LaPointe, Grand Rapids; one son, Elmer, Niles, and one daughter, Mrs. Richard Hamilton, Pittsburgh, Pa.; also three grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Turner and Pifer funeral home, but will be removed to the LaPointe residence later.

Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, December 17, 1937, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

LaPointe Services

The Rev. T.O. Lee, of the First Methodist church, will conduct services at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon for Frank P. LaPointe, 89, in the LaPointe home, 1625 North Fifth street. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. LaPointe, a resident of Niles 21 years, died Thursday morning after a two months illness. Friends may call at the home.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, December 18, 1937, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

LaPointe Rites Held

John Johnson, George Flower, William DeVall, Eugene Williams and Edward and William LaPointe served as pallbearers at 2 o'clock this afternoon during the funeral services of Frank P. LaPointe, 68. The services were held in the LaPointe home, 1625 North Fifth street, with the Rev. T.O. Lee officiating. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. LaPointe died at his home Thursday morning.

Calvin C. Smith
Sept. 21, 1860-Dec. 15, 1937

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 15, 1937, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Brief Illness Fatal to Calvin C. Smith

Terminating a brief illness, Calvin C. Smith , 77, of 612 Clay street, died at 6:30 o'clock this morning in Pawating hospital. He entered the hospital at 9 o'clock Tuesday night.

Mr. Smith moved to Niles from Dowagiac about 30 years ago.  He was born in Lakeview Sept. 21, 1860.

Besides his wife, Ada, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edna Gunn and Mrs. Thelma Peters, both of Chicago; also one son, William Cudney, Schoolcraft.

The body was taken to the Price and Kiger funeral home where friends may call. Arrangements for the services are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 16, 1937, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Smith Services

The Rev. A.R. Kuehn, of the First Evangelical church, will conduct funeral services at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in the Price and Kiger funeral home for Calvin C. Smith, 77.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.  Mr. Smith died Tuesday morning in Pawating hospital following a brief illness.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, December 17, 1937, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Pallbearers Announced

Henry Passig, Emil Schrumpf, Carl Shouder, Edwin Fernstahl, Elmer Weltzien and Cleo Miltenberger will serve as pallbearers at 11 o'clock Saturday morning for the funeral of Calvin C. Smith, 77. Services will be conducted in the Price and Kiger funeral home with the Rev. A.R. Kuehn officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, December 18, 1937, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Smith Rites Held

Final rites for Calvin C. Smith were conducted at 11 o'clock this morning in the Price and Kiger funeral home by the Rev. A.R. Kuehn. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.  Mr. Smith died Tuesday morning in Pawating hospital following a brief illness.

William E. Williams
June 29, 1848-Dec. 15, 1937

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 16, 1937, page 2, col. 7-8, microfilm Niles District Library

William E. Williams, Aged Niles Resident, to be Buried Friday

William E. Williams, 89, one of Niles' oldest residents, died Wednesday afternoon at his home, 10 North Lincoln avenue. His death terminated an extended illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Price and Kiger funeral home with William Putnam, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

The son of the late George W. and Elizabeth Williams, Mr. Williams was born in Cass county, June 29, 1848. He was married in 1868 to the former Eleanor Rush of Junata county, Pa.  Mrs. Williams preceded her husband in death.

Mr. Williams leaves four daughters, Mrs. Della Hemminger, Mrs. Ida Bigelow and Mrs. Tuttle, all of Niles., and Mrs. Ella McOmber, Cadillac; also one brother, John Williams, Niles.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, December 17, 1937, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Williams Rites

Final rites for William E. Williams, 89, were conducted at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Price and Kiger funeral home with William Putnam officiating. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. Williams, one of Niles' oldest residents, died Wednesday afternoon at his home, 10 North Lincoln avenue.