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.

Bertha Jean Bowerman
1924-May 13, 1925

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

FUNERAL FRIDAY

The funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr.and Mrs. John Bowerman will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Troost and Augustine funeral home. Burial will take place in Silverbrook cemetery.  Rev. Osborne of the First Baptist church will officiate.

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.