Emily E. Davis
Feb. 24, 1845-June 24, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 24, 1935, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TAKES AGED RESIDENT OF NILES

Mrs. Emily E. Davis, 90, Dies Today at Home of Daughter

Mrs. Emily E. Davis, 90 years old and one of the oldest residents of Berrien county, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence J. Vetter. 1210 North Front street.

Mrs. Davis had been a resident of Niles for more than 60 years, coming here from Meadville, Pa., where she was born Feb. 24, 1845. She was the widow of William E. Davis, whose death occurred in 1920.

Two sons and two daughters survive, Mrs. Clarence J. Vetter, Mrs. W.H. Cutting, Ambrose Davis, all of Niles, and Sidney Davis, of Neosho, Mo.  She leaves also one sister, Mrs. Ella Skeel, Meadville, Pa.

The body was removed to the Rutherford funeral home where friends may call before the hour of the funeral. Services will be held at the Rutherford chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 25, 1935, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News In Brief: DAVIS RITES WEDNESDAY

The Rev. Lawrence C. Ferguson, of South bend, will officiate at the funeral services for Mrs. Emily E. Davis, who died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence J. Vetter, 1210 North Front street. The services will be held at the Rutherford funeral chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

The Journal-Era (Berrien Springs, Mich.), Thursday, June 27, 1935, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Emily E. Davis, 90 years old, one of the oldest residents of Berrien county, died Monday at the home of a daughter in Niles. She had been a resident of that city over 60 years.

Henry Ambrose Davis
July 24, 1869-Jan. 17, 1962

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 18, 1962, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Henry Ambrose Davis, 92, a retired farmer, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at his home 1216 Phoenix St., after a week's illness.

He was born July 24, 1869, in Decatur, and spent most of his life in the Niles area. He was married Nov. 27, 1890, in Niles to the former Wilhelmina Miller, who died in 1957.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John Koons, 110 N. 5th St., several grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Vetter, 512 Union St.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home, where Dr. Maurice McKean, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will conduct services at 3 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Henry Davis
1844-July 9, 1920

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, July 10, 1920, page 1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR HENRY DAVIS, SUNDAY

Deceased Was Born in Edwardsburg 76 Years Ago.

Henry Davis, who died yesterday at South Bend, after several weeks of illness from a complication of diseases, was born in Edwarsburg, in 1844. He came to Niles in his youth and had practically always since made his home here, engaging for the greater part of his life in trucking, and general gardening on an extensive scale.

The deceased is survived by five children who are: Sidney Davis, Catesby, Okla.; Frank and Ambrose Davis, Mrs. William Cutting and Mrs. C.H. Vetter, all of Niles.

The body was brought to Niles last evening by Undertaker Augustine, and today was removed to the home of Ambrose Davis in Phoenix street, where the funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

Wilhelmina Davis
Aug. 1, 1873-Dec. 8, 1957

Niles Daily Star, Monday, Dec. 9, 1957, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Wilhelmina (Minnie) Davis, 84, died at 10:25 p.m. Sunday at her home, 1216 Phoenix Street, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 1, 1873, in Niles.

Survivors include her husband, Ambrose; a son, Harold, and a daughter, Mrs. John Koons, both of Niles; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday,. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Harold Davis
Aug. 11, 1896-July 2, 1959

Niles Daily Star, Friday, July 3, 1959, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Harold Davis, 62, of South Bend, formerly of Niles, died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, in the Berrien County Hospital, Berrien Center, following an extended period of poor health.

Mr. Davis was born Aug. 11, 1896, in Niles. Surviving are: his father, Henry A. Davis, of Niles; five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Dronso, and Mrs. Helen Deja, both of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Elma Brewer, of Bertrand, and Mrs. Shirley Grice and Mrs. Maraget Osborn, both of Dowagiac; six sons, Harold L. and Lyle Dvis[sic], both of South Bend, Marion and Charles Davis, both of Milwaukee, Wis., Kenneth Davis, of Bertrand, and Jack Davis, of Niles; 49 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. John Koons, of Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home with Dr. Maurice McKean, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Clarence J. Vetter
April 30, 1892-June 20, 1953

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 22, 1953, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Clarence J. Vetter, 61, of 512 Union street, chief inspector for the New York Central Railroad here for 35 years, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday at Pawating Hospital following an illness of six years.

Vetter was born in Niles Township April 30, 1892, and lived here his entire life. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church here and past master and secretary of the Masonic Lodge. Surviving are: his wife, Bernice; two sons, Gale, College Station, Tex.,and Donald, San Juan, Puerto Rico; a brother, Frank, South Bend, and one grandchild.

Funeral serivces[sic] will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity Episcopal Church with the Rev. John G. Carlton, rector, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral Home.