Carrie Maude Henkel
Nov. 20, 1889-July 3, 1915

AMBITIONS OF A YOUNG LIFE ENDED

Carrie Maude Henkel Succumbed This Morning After Long Illness

The ambitions of a young life were cut short, only partially fulfilled. Miss Carrie Maude Henkel graduated with the class of 1908 of the Niles High school, imbued with an inspiration to develop talents, which  were undoubtedly hers, and to become an artist.

She continued her schooling, going to the Kalamazoo college for her higher education. She remained there during the year of 1909 and 1910, from there going east and received her diploma from the Emerson School of Oratory in 1913.

But here her ideals were to end. Returning to Niles her health began to fail and since that time she has gradually grown weaker, the end coming this morning at 10:55, the cause of death being pulmonary tuberculosis.  Although long expected, the news of the taking of this young life saddened the hearts of her many friends and deepest sympathy is given the bereaved mother, father, and sister.

Carrie Maude Henkel was born Nov. 20, 1889, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henkel.  There is one other daughter, Frances.  The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, July 3, 1915, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library.

Alice (Correll) Ferguson
Dec. 6, 1856-Dec. 29, 1943

ALICE FERGUSON, 87, OF PIONEER NILES FAMILY, SUCCUMBS

Mrs. Alice Ferguson, 87, formerly of 122 South Fourth street, died at 6 this morning at the Quick Convalescent Home after a long illness resulting from a broken hip.

Mrs. Ferguson was born in Niles township Dec. 6, 1856 and had taught in the rural schools for many years.  She was married in 1895 to John C. Ferguson, who preceded her in death.

Nieces and nephews who survive are George F. Correll and Mrs. Genevieve Hance, Niles; Horace M. Correll, Lansing; Mrs. Frank Cameron and Mrs. Harriett Colby, Chicago, and Robert Chamberlain, Kansas City, Kans.

Rites Friday

Mrs. Ferguson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George A. Correll, was a member of the Presbyterian church and a member and teacher of the Whatsoever class.  She was also a member of the Missionary society and Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church and a member of the Ill-a-heTil-a-kum club.

Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2:30 Friday by the Rev. Guy W. Simon. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 29, 1943, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Louise Hoadley Gillette
1878-Dec. 28, 1943

Louise Gillette, 65, Dies in Royal Oak; Service Friday

Mrs. Louise Hoadley Gillette, 65, died at the home of her son, Hoadley Gillette in Royal Oak Tuesday morning after a two-week illness of influenza.     Mrs. Gillette, who was born in Niles, and had lived here most of her life, had been visiting her son over the holidays when her death occurred. The son and a grandson are her only survivors.

Services will be conducted by Mrs. Durlin Wheeler, reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist, in the Price and Kiger funeral home at 2 Friday afternoon.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 29, 1943, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library.

Elmer Wright
Nov. 7, 1893-Dec. 26, 1943

Elmer Wright, 50, Dies in Carolina; Rites Here Friday

Funeral for Elmer Wright, 50, former Nilesite, who died Sunday in his home in Charlotte, N.C., after suffering a heart attack, will be conducted here Friday afternoon at 3 in the Pifer funeral home.

The body is being brought to Niles from Charlotte and friends may call in the Pifer funeral home after Thursday night.

He was born in Niles Nov. 7, 1893, and was married in Chicago to Miss Harriet Swartz, Niles.

Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, Richard A. Wright, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Culp, Kalamazoo.

A Christian Science service is scheduled , and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 29, 1943, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library.

Mrs. Harry (Bertha) Stowe
March 30, 1877-Dec. 29, 1943

MRS. HARRY STOWE TAKEN BY DEATH

Mrs. Harry Stowe, 66, of 31 North State street, died at 1 this morning in Pawating hospital.

Born in Ottawa, Canada, March 30, 1877, she came to Niles from South Bend more than 50 years ago. She was married in Niles in 1896 to Harry Stowe.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, Raymond, Niles and Vernon, Benton Harbor; one sister , Mrs Jennie Cramer, Toledo, and three grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home where services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 by the Rev. J.K. Hoffmaster.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 28, 1943, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library.

Mrs. Mildred G. Neese
Feb. 8, 1901-Sept. 2, 1961

Mrs. Mildred G. Neese, 60, route four, Weiser Red., died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday in Pawating hospital after a two week illness.
Mrs. Neese was born Feb. 8, 1901 in St. Joseph County, Ind. and came to this area in 1912 from South Bend.  On June 27, 1919, she married Harold Neese, who survives.  Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy . . .[Illegible] . .Neese, both of Niles; five grandchildren, and a brother, Roscoe Chamberlain, South Bend.
Friends may call at the Kiger-Halbritter Funeral Home beginning at 3 p.m.  Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John P. MacLachlan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, September 2, 1961, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library.