Mrs. Charles Goodling
1880-April 23, 1938

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 25, 1938, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FORMER RESIDENT OF NILES STRICKEN

Mrs. Charles Goodling, 58, to be Buried Here Tuesday

Mrs. Charles Goodling, 58, who lived in Niles for 25 years prior to 1920, will be buried in Silverbrook cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 4.  Burial will follow services at 2:30 in the Forest Hayes funeral home, South Bend.

Mrs. Goodling's death occurred at the state hospital in Longcliff, Indiana, Saturday night, after an illness of four years. She was born in Mattawan in 1880 and was married in 1899.

While living in Niles, Mrs. Goodling was active in the Methodist church and for several years had charge of the cradle roll department.

She leaves her husband, 602 Lincolnway East, South Bend; four sons, Herbert, Springfiled, Ill., and Homer, Harold and Gordon, all of South Bend; also a brother, Frank Hardenburgh, South Bend.

Ara Gimlin
Feb. 22, 1869-July 13, 1910

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, July 13, 1910, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DEMISE OF MISS GIMLIN

At Home of Her Brother, A.B. Gimlin in West Niles

Miss Ara Gimlin passed away about 10:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her brother, A.B. Gimlin, in West Niles after a prolonged illness from carcimona[sic].

Miss Gimlin was brought to Niles on Monday from Evanston, Ill., where she had been in a hospital for six weeks and as her strength was rapidly ebbing away it was advised that she be brought to her brother's home.

About a year ago Miss Gimlin underwent an operation at Evanston following which she came to Niles and apparently completely regained her health. She returned to Chicago but again began to fail and she was taken to Evanston for another operation  but this was not attempted owing to her serious condition.

During the time Miss Gimlin was in Niles last summer she was identified with the Presbyterian church and her charming personality and beautiful traits of character soon won for her many friends all whom deeply sympathize with the bereaved relatives.

The funeral will be held Friday after noon at 2 o'clock from Mr. Gimlins' home. Interment will occur at Silver Brook.

Sophia Jordan
Dec. 28, 1819-June 8, 1910

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, June 8, 1910, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. HENRY JORDAN

Pioneer Resident of Niles Passed Away This Morning

Mrs. Sophia Jordan, wife of Henry Jordan, passed away this morning at 2:45 o'clock at their home 1101 Regent Street.

Mrs. Jordan was past 90 years of age but had always been in excellent health until a few weeks ago when she suffered a fall and had since gradually failed.

Mrs. Jordan was born in Germany Dec. 28, 1819. She had resided in Niles about 45 years.

Besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. B. Mack and one son, Henry F. Jordan, Jr., both of Niles survive., also two granddaughters, Miss Clara Mack of Niles and Mrs. F. Porter of Lansing.

The deceased was a most estimable lady and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.

The funeral arrangements have not been made.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 8, 1910, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH OF MRS. HENRY JORDAN

Was Early Settler of Niles--Died at Age 91 Years

Mrs. Henry Jordan passed away at her home, 1101 east Regent street this morning at 2:45 o'clock. Death was due to old age the deceased being 91 years old.

Mrs. Jordan was born in Germany where she was married to Henry Jordan in 1853. The couple came to Niles direct from the old country 41 years ago and have since resided here.

Four children were born to the union, two of whom survive their mother: Mrs. B. Mack and Henry Jordan, Jr. both of this city. The funeral arrangements have not as yet been made pending the arrival of Henry Jordan, Jr., who is traveling through the state. However, they will probably occur Friday afternoon, and will be private.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, June 10, 1910, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of the late Mrs. Henry Jordan occurred this afternoon from the residence on east Regent street. The funeral services were private only the immediate relatives and friends of the deceased being present.  Rev. F. Rahn conducted the last rites and the body was laid to rest in Silver Brook cemetery.  With Mrs. Jordon's demise, passes one of the oldest early settlers of Niles.

Nora L. Ryder, 84
Dec. 15, 1926-Oct. 28, 2011

Niles Daily Star, Published online 7:35pm Sunday, October 30, 2011

Nora L. Ryder, 84, of Miars Drive, Niles, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at her home following an extended illness.

Nora L. Ryder, 84

She was born on Dec. 15, 1926, in Manchester, Tenn., to John Townsend and Hester Elizabeth (Swoape) Robinson and spent her first 10 years in Manchester before moving to Niles in 1936.

She was employed for many years at the National-Standard Co., Niles.

Nora was a member of the New Apostolic Church, Niles. She enjoyed cooking and baking and spending summers at the family cabin in Wellston, Mich.

On March 14, 1943, in Niles, she married Rollie J. Ryder, who preceded her in death on March 11, 2006.

She was also preceded in death by sisters Ruth DeWachter and May Haron and by brothers Dawson Robinson, Fred Robinson, Robert Robinson, Thurston Robinson and Walter Swoape.

Surviving family included her children, Linda (and Don) Rajski of South Bend, Ind., and John (and Pat) Ryder of Niles; grandsons, Stephen (and Debbie) Rieman, Michael (and Susan) Rieman and Brian (and Sarah Woike) Ryder; and Nora’s brother, Paul Robinson of Kentucky.

The funeral service for Nora L. Ryder will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the New Apostolic Church, Niles, with the Rev. Michael Sirovica of the church officiating.

Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Contributions in memory of Nora may be made to Lakeland Hospice.

Arrangements were made at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.

William A. Rau
Abt 1899-March 23, 1919

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, March 24, 1919, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

WILLIAM RAU ELECTROCUTED

Grandson of Mrs. John Rau Touched Live Wire

William A. Rau, aged 20 years, a grandson of Mrs. John Ray, 406 Brookfield street, west Niles, was electrocuted while at work at the plant of Vacuum Ice Co. in South Bend Sunday morning when he came in contact with a live trolley wire of an electric crane and was electrocuted, 440 volts passing through his body.

No one was present when the accident occurred, but according to employes of the plant, Mr. Rau was working near the crane, which was idle at the time, with the switch out, which  left the current on. He had evidently attempted to do some oiling near the trolley wire and his hand came in contact with it, the current killing him instantly. When found, one arm was thrown across the live wire and both hands were burned severely. He was immediately taken to his home. Mr. Rau had been in the employ of the company for a year, but had recently taken a position in the machinery department of the plant.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed but the body will be brought to Niles probably on Wednesday afternoon for burial.

The young man was born in Niles.  He was a son of John Rau, whose death occurred in Florida about a year ago. The death by electrocution of William Rau, was the second in the family by electrocution, the young man's uncle, the late Fred Rau, son of Mrs. John Rau, and a brother of Nick Rau, Mesdames Ed. Larson and Frank Butts of Niles, having been killed in a similar manner seven years ago when he came in contact with a live wire at the city hall in Niles. The young man is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alfred Blodgett, who was formerly Miss Grace Lambert, a sister of Jack Lambert.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, March 25, 1919, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for William E. [sic] Rau, who was electrocuted in South Bend Sunday morning were held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev. R. Everett Carr officiated. The body was brought to his city, burial taking place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Noah Strome
Dec. 2, 1844-March 17, 1919

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, March 17, 1919, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

NOAH STROME DIES, AGED 75

Had Resided in Niles or Vicinity for 15 years--Funeral Today

Noah Strome, a highly respected resident of this section for about 15 years, died Sunday morning about 2:20 o'clock at his home, 504 South Fifth street, after an illness from complication of diseases which culminated in Bright's disease., his illness having been of more than two years' duration.

The funeral services were held this afternoon from the residence, Dr. E.G. Lewis fo the Methodist church conducted the services. Burial occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.

Mr. Strome was 75 years old last December. He was born in Pennsylvania. He was married at Sturgis 52 years ago to Mary C. Heiss who survives him. Besides the widow, Mr. Strome is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Denora Rheinhardt of Indianapolis and Mrs. Cora Brohman, wife of Edward Brohman, residing north of Niles; also by one brother, Peter Strome, of Vicksburg, Mich., and by one sister, Mrs. Ella Gammett, of Chicago.

The deceased was a farmer by occupation and had resided on a farm north of Niles on the Sumnerville road for about 15 years, until his health prevented him from engaging in farming actively, and he sold the farm and purchased the home on South Fifth street, and came to Niles to reside about a year ago.

Among those from out of the city who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rhinehardt of Indianapolis and Peter Strome of Vicksburg.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 17, 1919, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NOAH STROME DIES AT AGE OF SEVENTY-FIVE

Following an illness which has confined him to his home in 504 South Fifth street for more than a year, Noah Strome, aged 75, died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock.  Death was due to complications.

Deceased was born Dec. 2, 1844, in Vicksburg. A years ago he moved to Niles from Sumnerville, where he had made his home for 15 years.

Besides the widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. D.A. Rhinehardt of Indianapolis and Mrs. Edward Brohman of Berrien Springs; one brother, Peter Strome of Vicksburg and one sister, Mrs. Emma Gallet, Chicago; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Dr. E.G. Lewis officiated.  Interment occurred in Silver Brook cemetery.