Erwyn B. Kehrer
April 14, 1894-March 26, 1981

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 27, 1981, page 2, col. 7-8, microfilm Niles District Library

Erwyn B. Kehrer, 86, 3405 N. Fifth St., Niles, died 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Pawating Hospital, after a brief illness.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, of the Railroad Clerk's Union, and of the American Association of Retired Persons.

Kehrer was retired from the New York Central Railroad.

Born April 14, 1894, in Sister Lakes, he lived his entire life in the area.

June 23, 1927, in Berrien Springs, Kehrer was married to Nola A. Morris, who survives him.

Also surviving are a son, James M., Niles, and a daughter, Mrs. James (Mary Lou) Carter, Madison, Alabama.

Kehrer had two grandchildren.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, at Halbritter Funeral Home. The Rev. William J. Fuerstenau, of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4  and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Marvel L. Weaver
Aug. 21, 1902-March 24, 1981

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 25, 1981, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

Marvel L. Weaver, 78, 110 Parkway, Niles, died 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at home, after an extended illness.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Born August 21, 1902, in Coloma, she was a lifetime resident of southwestern Michigan.

She was married June 18, 1924, in Niles, to Lynn F. Weaver, who survives her.

Also surviving are a son, Norman D. Weaver, Bartlett, Illinoios; two daughters, Mrs. William (Wanda) Gombosi Jr., Niles, and Mrs. Carol Wine, Niles; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wojta, Neillsville, Wisconsin.

Mrs. Weaver had 11 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, at Grace United Methodist Church. The Rev. Lawrence Lee, visiting pastor at the church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at Halbritter Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to the Berrien County Cancer Service.

Alice Cann
1849-May 16, 1925

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 16, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Word has been received of the death in Chicago of Mrs. Alice Cann, 77, a former resident of Niles. The body will be brought to Niles on Tuesday for funeral services. Burial in Silver Brook cemetery. Arrangements for the services will be announced on Monday. Mrs. Cann is remembered in Niles as Alice Forney, daughter of John and Jean Forney. Her husband and two children are buried in the family lot here.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 18, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The body of Mrs. Alice Cann will be brought to Niles tomorrow afternoon on Michigan Central train, No. 10, due at 1 o'clock, and will be taken to the Methodist church where the funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. J.W. Sheehan. Burial will take place in Silverbrook cemetery. Mrs. Cann is survived by two sons who are expected to come to Niles with the body.

Minnie Mae Lowe
July 31, 1907-May 13, 1925

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 14, 1925,  page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Death Claims Miss Lowe, 18

Miss Minnie Mae Lowe, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lowe, 1005 N. Fifth Street, died at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon after a week's illness from complications developing from tubercular meningitis.

Miss Lowe was born July 31, 1907, in Tennessee. The family moved to Niles two years ago from Tennessee. She is survived by her parents; two brothers, Thermon and Warren, both at home, and by her grandfather, Isham Allen, of Summitsville, Tenn. Many friends of the young woman mourn her death.

The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Rev. John Schurman, pastor of the Evangelical church in West Niles, will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mr. Lowe, father of the deceased, is employed as a stationary fireman at the Michigan Central terminal.

Albert Vetter
March 26, 1884-May 20, 1925

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 21, 1925,  page 1, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library

Death of Albert Vetter Is Mourned by Friends; Hold Funeral Saturday

The announcement of the death of Albert Vetter at Clark hospital in Buchanan about 10 o'clock last evening, brought sorrow to the large number of his friends.

Mr. Vetter was taken to the hospital last Thursday morning for an operation for relief from appendicitis. Peritonitis developed, and since Tuesday little hope for his recovery was held, although physicians and nurses battled heroically to save his life.

The death of Mr. Vetter brings to a close a life crowded with useful activities. He was born March 26, 1884, on a farm near the present family home three miles southwest of Niles.  He attended the Niles high school, and after being graduated, he took a course at the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. Soon after returning from Ann Arbor he took up the occupation of a farmer and had since been so occupied, and was regarded as one of the most successful young farmers of the community.  He was married on August 25, 1915, in Chicago, to Miss Carolyn Gulbranson, who survives him.  Besides the widow, Mr. Vetter is survived by a daughter, Nancy, his parents, Mr.and Mrs. Fred Vetter, a brother, Dr. George I. Vetter, a sister, Mrs. Iva Weaver, and by four nephews, Malcolm and John Weaver, and Jack and Thomas Vetter, all of Niles.

Mr. Vetter was deeply interested in the affair of the Presbyterian church and at the annual meeting of the church society held in April he was elected an elder and was duly ordained at an impressive service three weeks ago by  the pastor, Rev. H.T. Scherer.  His strong Christian faith was one of the many splendid qualities which had made him generally beloved and respected.

Fraternally he was a member of St. Joseph Valley lodge, No. 4, F.& A.M., and of St. Joseph Valley chapter No. 2, R & A.M.

The deceased had served Bertrand township for two years as clerk, for two years as treasurer, and at the time of his death was a member of the township board.

The body was removed to the family home this afternoon.

The funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church under Masonic auspices. Rev. J.T. Scherer will be the officiating minister. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Rev. Scherer  is expected in Niles early Saturday morning from Columbus, Ohio, where he is attending the session of the General Assembly of the church.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 23, 1925,  page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MASONS CONDUCT FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ALBERT VETTER

Funeral services for Albert Vetter were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church under the asupices of St. Joseph Valley chapter, No. 4, F. and A.M. Rev. H.T. Sherer[sic], pastor of the church was the officiating minister. Burial took place in Silverbrook cemetery.

The following acted as pallbearers: Paul Thayer, Charles Gillette, Albert Rahn, Stuart B. White, Marshal Grathwohl and Claude Huff. A profusion of beautiful flowers have been received at the home.

Among those from out of the city who are here for the services are Mrs. Vetter's mother, Mrs. Louis Gulbranson, and two sisters of Mrs. Vetter, Mrs. Bessie Mende and Miss Nancy Gulbranson, all of Chicago.

Donald Edward Lewis
March 4, 1925-May 23, 1925

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 23, 1925,  page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Infant Dies

The two months old son of Mr.and Mrs. Elmer Lewis, Clay street, died this morning at 9:45 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Lewis' grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Dickeson, 698 Howard street, after five weeks of illness with menengitis[sic] and pneumonia. Besides the parents and grandparents, the child is survived by a sister, Betty Jane. The funeral services will probably be held on Monday.