George Lauterbach
Nov. 14, 1846-July 13, 1911

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 13, 1911, page 1,  col. 3. microfilm Niles District Library

GEORGE LAUTERBACH

A Well Known Citizen Passed Away Today

George Lauterbach, a highly respected resident of Niles, passed away this morning at 7:101 o'clock at his home 610 north Fourth street.

While Mr. Lauterbach has been a sufferer since last December from a tumor of the stomach and his case was considered hopeless his death was sudden in a sense as he had been up and about until last Tuesday when he became unconscious and did not rally again.

Mr. Lauterbach's illness baffled the skill of physicians from the first and although he consulted specialists both in Ann Arbor and in Chicago they were unable to help him.

Mr. Lauterbach was 65 years of age having been born in Germany, Nov. 14, 1846. When he was six months old he left Germany with his parents for America, his father who was an eminent musician having secured an engagement in New York City. While enroute, however, the father became sick and died and was buried at sea.

Mr. Lauterbach's mother remarried but died when the subject of this sketch was eight years old. After living with his grandfather in Canada until he was nineteen he came to Niles and had since resided here.

Thirty-eight years ago he was married here to Miss Mary Krantz, who survives him. Four children were born to them, one of whom, Artie, died a number of years ago.

The surviving children are William Lauterbach of Rankin, Ill.; Mrs. Burton Berry, Chicago ane Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Highland Park, Ill.

Mesdames Berry and Hamilton were here when their father passed away and their brother will arrive this evening.

Mr. Lauterbach has held a position with the Michigan Central railroad company as railroad carpenter for the past 20 years.  He was a valued employe and was highly esteemed in railroad circles as well as in the community in general

Local Michigan Central officials will act as pallbearers at the funeral which will occur Saturday afternoon from the late residence at 3:30 o'clock.

Rev. W.R. Yonker of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Lauterbach has been a faithful member for a number of years, will officiate.

Mr. Lauterbach was a member of the New Era Lodge and was formerly a member of the A.O.U.W. here.

Minnie Steinbauer
Sept. 15, 1845-April 1, 1938

Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 1, 1938, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

PIONEER RESIDENT OF BERRIEN CO. DIES

Mrs. John C. Steinbauer, 92, Stricken at Rural Home Early Today

Mrs. John C. Steinbauer, one of Berrien county's oldest residents, died at 2 o'clcok this morning at her farm home five miles north of Niles. She was 92 years old.

Born in Germany, Mrs. Steinbauer was twice married. She came to the United States about 66 years ago following her marriage to Ernest Dubert in Germany. After Mr. Dubert's death she was married to John C. Steinbauer in 1883. Mr. Steinbauer died about 30 years ago.

She leaves three daughters, Miss Betty Dubert, Mrs. Charles Umholtz, and Miss Freda Dubert, Niles; three sons, Carl Dubert and Fred Steinbauer, Niles, and William Steinbauer, Berrien Springs.

Five step-children, George, Edwin, and Christ Steinbauer, Niles, Lewis Steinbauer, Dowagiac, and Mrs. Hanna Singreen, Pokagon; also four grandchildren, Mrs. Fred Solloway, Niles, Mrs. Orville Gaul, Mrs. Robert Schinske, Berrien Springs, and Mrs. Charles Rutsalz, Benton Harbor.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.  Friends may call at the Price and Kiger funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 2, 1938, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Steinbauer Rites

Funeral services for Mrs. John C. Steinbauer, 92, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the Price and Kiger funeral home with the Rev. Theo Eisen officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Mrs. Steinbauer died early Friday morning at her home.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 4, 1938, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Steinbauer Rites

Carl Krause, Emil Villwock, August Villwock, Peter Miller, Edward Hanslen, and Edwin Radewald served as pallbearers at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the funeral services of Mrs. John C. Steinbauer, 92. Rites were conducted in the Price and Kiger funeral home with the Rev. Theo Eisen officiating. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Mrs. Steinbauer died early Friday morning at her farm home north of Niles.

Mary Cumming
May 6, 1900-May 3, 1938

Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 6, 1938, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Service Saturday for Mrs. Cumming, Niles Ex-Resident

Funeral services for Mrs. Orville D. Cumming, Detroit, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Clevenger, 530 Cherry street, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Clevenger home.  The Rev. T.O. Lee of the First Methodist church will officiate with burial in Silverbrook cemetery.

Born in Niles, Mrs. Cumming would have been 38 years old today. She died Tuesday, following a month's illness in her home in Detroit.

Beside her parents, she leaves her husband, Orville, and two children, James and Wendell, Detroit; also a brother, John A. Clevenger and a sister, Mrs. James Shipperley, both of Niles.

Friends may call at the Clevenger home.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 7, 1938, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

CUMMING SERVICES

The Rev. T.O. Lee, of the First Methodist church, conducted funeral services at 2 o'clock this afternoon for Mrs. Orville D. Cumming, Detroit, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Clevenger, 530 Cherry street. Services were in the Clevenger home with burial in Silverbrook cemetery. A former Niles resident, Mrs. Cumming died Tuesday in her home in Detroit.

Felix G. Hurd
July 22, 1863-April 23, 1938

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 23, 1938, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

REV. F.G. HURD DIES;

MINISTER 51 YEARS

Pastor of Franklin A.M.E. Stricken After One Week's Illness

Death today ended the 51-year ministerial service of the Rev. Felix G. Hurd, pastor of the Franklin A.M.E. church on Sycamore street.

He died at 1:15 o'clock this morning in his home, 807 Sycamore, after an illness of one week.

Mr. Hurd, 75 years old, came to Niles three years ago from Adrian, Mich., and rounded out a half-century as a minister last year.

Survivors are the widow, the former Sarah McGinnis, whom he married Oct. 13, 1892, in Mound City, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Calonia Brooks, Decatur, Ill.

Mr. Hurd was a native of Collierville, Tenn., and was born July 22, 1863.

The body is in the Price and Kiger funeral home, where friends may call. Services will be conducted in the church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. R.F. Washington, Ann Arbor, and the Rev. G.W. Daber, Detroit.

Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Billy Davis, 81
Oct. 5, 1930 – Nov. 9, 2011

Niles Daily Star, Published online 6:11pm Friday, November 11, 2011

Billy Howard Davis, of Niles, was born Oct. 5, 1930, in Clay, White County, Ark., the son
Davis and Jannie Mable Anderson Davis. He passed away Nov. 9, 2011, in Niles.
He served four years in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on The Valley Forge during the Korean Conflict.
In 1956, he married Mildred E. Lintz in Niles. She preceded him in death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Billy H. Davis and Timothy Davis; one grandson, Thomas Earl Davis, Jr.; and a brother, Perry Davis, in 1996.
Billy is survived by two sons, Johnny and Thomas (Lisa) Davis of Niles; two surviving grandchildren, Tiffany and Kyle; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alvin (Lynn) Davis of Mishawaka, Ind., and Owan Davis of Lebanon, Mo.; and one sister, Betty
Letcher of Buchanan. Billy is also survived by Treva Merrill, his very special friend and companion who cared for him during his illness.
He was a loving father who loved to play and watch sports with his sons and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan, with the Rev. Charles Johnston officiating.
Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
Contributions may be made to The Parkinson Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Donald E. Klowetter
Sept. 27, 1922-March 27, 1981

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 30, 1981, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Donald E. Klowetter, 58, 320 Roberts St., Niles, died 2:58 p.m. Friday, March 27, in Pawating Hospital, after an extended illness.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 116, and Niles Moose Lodge.

Klowetter had been self-employed in construction.

Born September 27, 1922, in South Bend, he lived his entire life in the area.

December 7, 1946, he was married in South Bend to Nora L. Davidson, who survives him.

Also surviving are a daughter, Dawn Klowetter, Niles, and a son, Rex Klowetter, Austin, Texas.  Two brothers, Richard Klowetter, South Bend, and James Klowetter, Alabama, and two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Kline, Mishawaka, and Mrs. Frank Gish, South Bend, also survive him.

Klowetter had two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 pm. Tuesday, March 31, at Halbritter Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred T. Smith, South Niles Community Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions many be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service.