Obituaries

Mrs. Paterson (Mary) Reynolds
1836-March 1, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, March 25, 1919, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Word has been received here telling of the death of Mrs. Paterson Reynolds, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tandy, with whom she resided in Porterville, Calif., on Saturday, March 1, following an illness of heart trouble.

Mrs. Reynolds was 83 years old and was well known in this city, where she resided for many years in Regent street prior to her removal to California about 32 years ago.

Deceased is survived by three daughters, two residing in California and Mrs. J. Best of Buchanan and one son, whose home is in California.

The body was cremated and the ashes are to be sent to Niles and buried in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mabel Frances Leggett
Nov. 21, 1916-March 12, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, March 18, 1919, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services were held for Mabel Frances Leggett at the residence of her parents, at 1320 North Fifth street, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. P.G. Saffran officiated. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. A large gathering of friends and neighbors attended the services. Relatives present from out of town were Mrs. John Reinke, William Reinke, Ed. Hamilton and daughter, Flossie, of Dayton; Mrs. Charles Sebasty, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leggett and son Jessie, Mrs. B. Marrs and John Koons, Buchanan; Mrs. John Reroska, Michigan City and Miss Nettie Leggett, of Laporte, Ind.

William Forrest
Jan. 18, 1844-March 13, 1919

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, March 13, 1919, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAM FORREST

Well Known War Veteran Had Lived Here since 1871.

William Forrest passed away this morning at 10:20 a.m., after an illness of three months' duration. Mr. Forrest was born at Jamesville, O., Jan. 18, 1844. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil war, having served five years in the 80th Ohio infantry. He was a member of G.A.R. since its organization.

He came to Niles in 1871 and has been resident of this place continuously since. He had resided at 510 Michigan street for 41 years.

Mr. Forrest is survived by one son, Alderman Clete Forrest, 711 South Ninth street, and Mrs. Frank Hardenburg  of 1011 North Seventh street., Niles; also by four grandchildren, Frank, Carrie Maud and Anna L. Forrest, and Frances Hardenburg, and by one sister, Mrs. Mellissa Richardson of Cross Limb, Mo.

Mrs. Forrest passed away 17 months ago.

The funeral announcement  will be made later.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, March 13, 1919, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

WILLIAM FORREST PIONEER RESIDENT DIED TODAY

William Forrest, an old and highly respected resident of Niles, died at his home, 510 Michigan street, at 10:20 o'clock this morning, after an illness of three months.
Mr. Forrest had lived in this city 41 years, coming here in 1871. He was born a Jamsville[sic], Ohio, Jan. 18, 1844.
At the beginning of the civil war Mr. Forrest was one of the first to enlist and served  five years with the 80th Ohio infantry. He wa a charter member of the G.A.R.
Deceased is survived by one son, Alderman Clete Forrest, 711 south Ninth street, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Hardenburg, 1011 north Seventh street. There are also four grandchildren., Frank W., Carrie Maude and Anna Leota Forrest, and Francis Hardenburg. An only sister, Mrs. Melissa Richardson, resides at Cross Limbers, Mo.
Mrs. Forrest passed away 17 months ago.
Funeral announcement will be made later.

Vida Young Blake
1856-March 10, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 15, 1919, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Mrs. Blake were held this morning from the home of her sister, Miss Carrie Young, in Michigan street.  Rev. Scherer of the Presbyterian church officiated. Burial occurred in Silver Brook cemetery.

Note; Vida Young, daughter of Cornelius Young and Harriet Drew married Nicholas Blake at Niles on May 9, 1981. She died at Logansport, Ind.

Frank Hamilton
Feb. 17, 1878-March 5, 1919

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, March 6, 1919, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH FOLLOWS AN OPERATION

Friends of Frank Hamilton Shocked to Learn of His Demise.

The many Niles friends of Frank Hamilton were greatly shocked to learn of  his death in Hahnneman hospital in Chicago yesterday where he had submitted to an operation, but was thought to be recovering until yesterday when he suddenly passed away. The sad message was conveyed in a telegram to Mrs. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. Mary Lauterback, last evening.

Mrs. Hamilton is expected in Niles with the body this evening on the 5:30 o'clock train via the Michigan Central. The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Lauterback. The funeral services will be held on Saturday although complete arrangements have not been made.

Mr. Hamilton was a plumber by occupation and was for a number of years in this business in Niles. He has been for some time been located in Kalamazoo. He was highly esteemed by a host of friends and his death causes much sorrow.

Besides the widow, Mr. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. Mary Hamilton, and one brother, Louis Hamilton, survive him. His mother had been at his home in Kalamazoo for part of the winter. She returned to Niles today.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, March 6, 1919, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CLAIMS FRANK HAMILTON

Frank Hamilton, aged 40, died yesterday at Hahneman hospital, in Chicago, where he underwent an operation.

Mr. Hamilton was born in Niles in 1878 and has made his home in Kalamazoo for the past year.

Deceased leaves besides the widow, his mother, Mrs. Mary Hamilton of this city and one brother, Louis Hamilton of Freeport, Ill.

Mr. Hamilton was a member of the New Era, Odd Fellows and Masons.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. M. Lauterback, 610 North Fourth street. Dr. Dunning of the First Presbyterian church of Kalamazoo will officiate. Burial will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Sun, Friday, March 7, 1919, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR F. HAMILTON TOMORROW

Pastor of Kalamazoo Presbyterian Church Will Officiate at Funeral.

The funeral services for Frank Hamilton will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. Mary Lauterback on North Fourth street. Rev. John Dwight Dunning, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Kalamazoo, will officiate.  Burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mr. Hamilton was born in Niles township, Feb. 17, 1878. He had practically spent his entire life in Niles until a few years ago when he went to Chicago and later to Sioux Falls, Ia., to engage in the plumbing business. He was located at Kalamazoo when he became ill and went to Chicago for an operation. He had rallied nicely from the major operation and had written to his mother that he would be home within a couple of days, after he had submitted to a minor operation. His death came unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Hamilton was accompanied to Niles last evening by her sister, Mrs. Berry, and family of Kensington, Ill. Louis Hamilton of Freeport, Ill., a brother of the deceased, is expected tomorrow for the funeral services.

Mr. Hamilton was a member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows and New Era lodges.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 7, 1919, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Frank Hamilton will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Mary Lauterbach, 610 North Fourth street.  Rev. Dunning of the First Presbyterian church of Kalamazoo will officiate. Interment will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, March 8, 1919, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Frank Hamilton were conducted this afternoon from the home of Mrs. Mary Lauterback on North Fourth street, by Rev. John Dwight Dunning, pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Kalamazoo. Burial occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. Among those who attended the services from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. William Lauterback of Rankin, Ill.; Louis Hamilton of Freeport, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Berry of Chicago.

Nina May Minshall
Feb. 14, 1919-March 1, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 3, 1919, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Nino Mae[sic], 15 days' old daughter of Mr.and Mrs. William Minshall, died Saturday night at 11 :05 o'clock of heart trouble at the home of Mrs. Minshall's sister, Mrs. Frank Welcher, 238 River street. Besides the parents she is survived by two brothers. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Lyons will officiate. Burial will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.