Obituaries

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.

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.