Charles H. Zwergel
May 6, 1868-Dec. 28, 1928

CHARLES ZWERGEL IS STRICKEN SUDDENLY AT HOME THIS A.M.

Dies Within a Few Minutes After He Suffered Apoplexy

HAD WALKED DOWN TOWN

Was Assisting Wife at Home When He Suffered from Stroke

Stricken with apoplexy about 9:30 this morning, Charles H. Zwergel, 60, well known liveryman in Niles a number of years ago, lived possibly less than one-half hour.  Mr. Zwergel's death was shocking in its suddenness to his family and friends.

This morning he had gone to the postoffice and appeared as well as usual, although in slightly weakened condition from the effect of a heavy cold and the form of influenza which has been prevalent.  He had given his wife some assistance in a house hold task out of doors, and as she was engaged in her work he walked to the door of the room in which she was working but seemed unable to speak. He then went to a couch and soon lapsed into a complete state of unconsiousness[sic] from which he did not rally.  Mrs. Zwergel called Mr. Zwergel's aunt, Miss Louise Zwergel, who lives nearby, and a physician was summoned but no effort to revive Mr. Zwergel proved availing.

Much sympathy is extended to Mrs. Zwergel, the widow, who within 10 years has lost two sons after  they had grown to manhood, her mother and her husband.

Charles Zwergel was born in Niles on May 6, 1868, a son of Henry and Jennie Hodgson Zwergel.  His mother died when he was five months old and he was taken into the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zwergel, parents of Miss Louise Zwergel, and he made his home with them on their farm east of Niles on Yankee street, until he was 21 years of age.  He began his business career as a liveryman and took pride for many years in the smartness of his equipment and beauty of his horses.  When horses began to be supplanted for business purposes by automobiles, Mr. Zwergel disposed of his business and engaged in the sale of automobiles.  He was also in the grocery business for a time and at the time of his death was engaged in traveling for a Chicago firm selling plaster.  In 1886 Mr. Zwergel was married to Miss Anna Francis, a sister of Chief of Police George Francis, who survives him.   Of the four children born to them, two survive their father, Herbert, at home, and Mrs. Alene Burby, wife  of Professor W.E. Burby, who is a teacher of law in the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.  The other two children were Verne and Russell.  The former died during the influenza epidemic in 1918, and Russell met a tragic death five years ago in the Michigan Central yards.  Besides his wife and children, Mr. Zwergel is survived by three sisters and one brother, who are John Zwergel, of Edgerton, Wis. Misses Kate, Gertrude, and Lydia, of Chicago, and by a granddaughter, Loretta Burby, of Los Angeles.  Edward Zwergel is a cousin of the deceased.

The deceased was a member of the Niles lodge of Elks.

The funeral plans are not completed, pending word form the daughter, Mrs. Burby.  The latter's husband in in Chicago, having gone there from Los Angeles to attend a meeting of teachers during the holidays, and he was in Niles yesterday to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Zwergel.  The message of Mr. Zwergel's death reached him in Chicago this morning.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 28, 1928, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Albert Scott Green
Aug. 9, 1850-Dec. 22, 1928

ALBERT S. GREEN DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

Passes Away After Long Illness with Bright's Disease

Albert Scott Green, 77, died this morning at 5:30 o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.E. Jackson, 210 N. Sixth street.  Mr. Green's death was due to Bright's disease, an ailment which caused him to move from Joliet, Ill., three months ago, to the home of his daughter in Niles.

Mr. Green was born in Connecticut on August 9, 1850. He married Hulda F. Main who survives at him at Brewster, N.Y., in February, 1868.  He had lived in Joliet for a number of years, previous to his removal to Niles.  Mr. Green is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Russell Beaty and Mrs. Howard Breck of Chicago, Mrs. F.J. Hart of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mrs. H.E. Jackson, Niles.  He is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral plans have not been completed by it is thought that the services will be held at 2 o'clock on Monday at the Price-Augustine chapel.  Burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery.  The services will be strictly private.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, December 22, 1928, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

August Muntz
Dec. 26, 1849-Dec. 25, 1928

AUGUST MUNTZ, 77, DIES AT THIRD STREET HOME

Resident of Niles for 43 Years Taken in Short Illness

August Muntz, a resident of Niles for 43 years, died on Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 at his home, 527 South Third street. Had he lived until today he was have been 77 years old.  While he has long been in ill health, the immediate cause of death was influenza with which he became ill one week ago.

Mr. Muntz was born in Germany on Dec. 26, 1849. He grew to manhood in Germany and was married there to Miss Anna Rogers who survives him.  Four of the seven children of the couple were born in Germany. Of the seven five survive their father.  They are Gus, Frank and Mrs. Charles Mochour, of Niles, William, of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Bertha Webb, of Kenosha, Wis.  One brother, Herman Muntz who resides on Sycamore street in Niles also survives.

Fraternally Mr. Muntz was identified with the Woodman of the World.  For many years until his health failed he was employed in the paper mills in Niles.

The funeral services will be held in the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 26, 1928, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Don Morrow
Oct. 27, 1931-March 30, 1999

Funeral services for Don Morrow, 67, Oak Street, Niles, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church, Niles.

Morrow died Tuesday at 1:55 a.m. at Lakeland Medical Center, Niles, following a brief illness.

He was born Oct. 27, 1931, in Arlington, S.D.  He had lived in Niles since 1990, coming from Raleigh, N.C.

On Dec. 31, 1952, in Niles, he married the former Ellen L. Jones, who survives.

He retired in 1980 after 25 years of service with HUD in Philadelphia and Chicago.  He was the former manager for Tempco in Virginia Beach, Va. (a home management company.)

He received his bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University in 1956, and his master's degrees from Syracuse University in 1957 and Harvard in 1964.

Morrow was a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church, Niles.  He was also a member of the Niles Lions' Club and American Legion Post No. 26, Niles.

He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the US Army Airborne Division.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and skydiving.

Surviving family also includes two daughters, Lea M. Wierer of New Berlin, Wis., and Lyn Maahs of Sycamore, Ill., a son Kurt of Gainesville, Va., a sister, Joy Friedkin of West Hills, Calif., and eight grandchildren.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 31, 1999, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Ann B. Graves
June 23, 1828-May 5, 1905

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 6, 1905, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. ANN B. GRAVES

Passed Away at Her Home on Lincoln Ave. Last Evening

Mrs. Ann B. Graves, relict of the late Joseph S. Graves, died last evening at her home on south Lincoln Ave., aged nearly 77 years.

Deceased was born at Lowell, Mass., June 23, 1828; was married at Aurora, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1854 and came to Niles Feb. 27, 1875.  A son, Joseph Graves and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Morris, both of this city, survive their mother.

The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home, Rev. C.E. Marvin of the Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Graves was a member, officiating.  Burial at Silver Brook.

Ella J. (Summers) Graves
Aug. 15, 1858-Jan. 9, 1898

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, January 12, 1898. page 8, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Passed Away

Died, Jan. 9, 1898--Mrs. Ella Graves, beloved wife of Joseph Graves, aged 40 years, five months and 26 days.

A long illness preceded death which occurred at her home in West Niles at 4 o'clock Sunday morning, of dropsy.  Although not well for a long time she did not complain and has recently failed gradually until she passed peacefully into eternal rest.

Mrs. Graves was formerly Miss Ella J. Summers, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Summers of Fourth street north, and a sister of Mrs. Chas. Potter, Mrs. Chas. Sinclair, Mrs. Will Earl and the Misses Nannie, Lottie and Grace Summers.  Miss Nannie has recently been in Chicago but is at present at home while Miss Grace is at Colon, Mich.

The deceased was born in this city August 15, 1858, and has always resided here.  She was married to Jos. Graves, who survives her, Jan. 24, 1883. In her death her relatives and many friends suffer a serious loss for she was ever a kind, obliging and cheerful being.

The funeral took place at 2 o'clock yesterday from the late residence in West Niles.  Rev. J.G. Lowrie of the Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated.  Interment in the Silver brook cemetery.