Obituaries

Pauline Keeys
April 20, 1937-Aug. 8, 1955

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 8, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Miss Pauline Keeys, 18, of 1645 Michigan Street, died at 12:15 a.m. today in Pawating Hospital following an illness of four years.

She was born in Sunflower, Miss., where she spent most of her life.

She is survived by her father, John; five brothers, Erskin, Central, Denver and Garnit, all of Niles and Verties, who is serving with the United States Army in Japan; and three sisters, Mrs. Nevada Morgan and Miss Theora Keeys, both of Niles, and Mrs. Mildred Gray, Chicago.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral home and services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mt. Calvary Baptist church with the Rev. Richard Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Alford Girl
Aug. 1, 1955

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 1, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

A daughter was stillborn at 3 a.m. today in Pawating Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Alford, 2704 Detroit Road.

Surviving in addition to the parents are a brother, Allan Wayne, and one sister, Peggy Lill Alford.

Committal services will be held this afternoon in Silverbrook cemetery.

Caroline Louise King
Aug. 29, 1955

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, August 30, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

INFANT DIES

Caroline Louise King, daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. William King, 214 Cass Street, at 12:54 p.m. Monday at Pawating Hospital died at 7:17 p.m.

Survivors beside the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William King Sr. of Rivervale, Ark., and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Redman of Caraway. Ark.

Committal services will to be held at 4 p.m. today at Silverbrook Cemetery with the Rev. Ray McCoy, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.

Ralph D. King
Oct. 20, 1878-Aug. 6, 1955

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 8, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Ralph D. King, 76, of 1218 Grant Street, retired Niles merchant, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Pawating Hospital after a three-month illness.

He resided in Niles 60 years and operated a men's clothing store on Main Street for several years. He was a member of the Niles Elks Lodge.

King was born Oct. 20, 1878 at Chicago and came to Niles when he was 16.

Survivors are his widow, Sarah W. King; a daughter, Mrs. Laura K. Smith, Niles; three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Gayl Platt, Niles.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kiger Funeral Home with the Rev. William O'Leary, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Dowagiac, officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery. The casket will remain closed. The family has requested that flowers be omitted.

John E. Myler
Oct. 13, 1878-Aug. 10, 1955

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, August 11, 1955, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

John E. Myler, 514 North 13th Street, died Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. in his home following a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his wife, Ella, a son, Dorsey, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Martha Peters, Battle Creek.

He was born in Neoga, Ill., on Oct. 13, 1878, and came here from Mattoon, Ill., 25 years ago. He retired from the milk business after many years due to ill health.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral home where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Ray McCoy, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Myler was a member of the Modern Woodman.

Russell J. Fisk
Dec. 12, 1896-Aug. 11, 1955

Niles Daily Star, Friday, August 12, 1955, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Russell J. Fisk, 58, of 2547 Lake Shore Drive, died Thursday at 4:20 p.m. in his home following an illness of six months.

He is survived by his wife, Emma; a son, James of Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Charles J. Adams, also of Niles; two grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Grove C. Workman of Prescott, Ariz., and Mrs. John Meany, South Bend.

Born in Lakeville, Ind., on Dec. 12, 1896, he came here from South Bend 30 years ago. He was a retired guard conductor for the New York Central railroad and was a veteran of World War I.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home starting Saturday . . .[illegible] . . .Monday at 2 p.m. Dr. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.