William Mansfield
Dec. 6, 1893-Aug. 10, 1983

William H. Mansfield, 89, o f415 S. 9th St., Niles, died at 9:16 a.m. Wednesday at Pawating Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born Dec. 6, 1893 in Yarmouth,Maine and had lived in the Niles area since 1916 coming from Maine.
He married Annis B. Crumb on Dec. 26, 1917 in St. Joseph; she preceded him in death on March 5, 1974.
Surviving are two sons, Paul H. Mansfield of Niles and Carl E. Mansfield, Sr., of Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Lola Wood, of Niles; and Brother, Myron L. Mansfield of Stuyvesant Falls, M.Y.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.  The Rev. Gordon D. Everett of the Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, August 11, 1983, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Augusta Deam
Sept. 7, 1841-March 22, 1902

Niles Republican, Thursday, March 27, 1902, page 1, col. 4, reprinted from Niles Daily Sun, Monday, March 22, 1902, microfilm Niles District Library

GRIM REAPER

DEATH ENTERS THREE HOMES IN THIS CITY

And Take the Oldest Member in Each Case

Monday's Sun.

MRS. AUGUSTA DEAM

After a brief illness, Mrs. Augusta Deam, wife of R. Deam, passed away Saturday night about 10:30 at her home on north Second street.  The cause of death was heart trouble.  Mrs. Deam had been ailing for about three years being subject to fainting spells. She suffered one of these fainting spells Friday evening and being much more severe than previous attacks she became unconscious and remained so until death came.

Mrs. Augusta Heinke was born in Germany September 7, 1841, and came to this country when 15 years of age settling in Mishawaka.  In 1859 she was married to R. Deam of this city and had resided here ever since.

She leaves beside a husband, four sons, Edward, of South Bend; Charles, of Chicago; Frank, of Brooklyn, and George, of Chicago; two sisters in South Bend and a brother in Bremen, Ind.

Mrs. Deam was a devoted member of the German St. John's church and was widely known as a kind hearted, loving woman.

The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the late home and at 2 o'clock from the German church.  The remains may be viewed at the home until the time of funeral.  Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.

*Also under this headline were Mrs. F.A. Grimes and David Baumann

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 24, 1902, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH OF MRS. R. DEAM

Well Known Resident Passed Away Saturday Evening

Mrs. D. Deam, for forty years a respected resident of Niles, passed away Saturday night, of heart trouble, aged sixty years.  Deceased had been ailing for the past several years.  She was of a gentle, loving disposition and had a host of friends, who will mourn her loss.

Mrs. Deam is survived by a husband and four sons who mourn the taking off of a loving and indulgent mother.  The sons are George and Charles, of Chicago; Edward of South Bend, and Frank of Brooklyn.

The sons were all at their mother's bedside when the end came, with the exception of Frank, who is expected to arrive here Tuesday morning.

The funeral will take place from the house at 1:30 o[clock and services will be conducted at the German Evangelical church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

Interment will take place at Silver Brook.

Mrs. F.A. (Sarah Forshee) Grimes
March 27, 1820-March 24, 1902

Niles Republican, Thursday, March 27, 1902, page 1, col. 4, reprinted from Niles Daily Sun, Monday, March 22, 1902, microfilm Niles District Library

GRIM REAPER

DEATH ENTERS THREE HOMES IN THIS CITY

And Take the Oldest Member in Each Case

Monday's Sun.

MRS. F.A. GRIMES

Mrs. Grimes, the aged widow of the late Francis A. Grimes, died rather suddenly this morning at her late residence at the corner of Fifth and Oaks streets. She had arisen and dressed as usual and seemed to be about in her customary health, when without warning she was taken with a sinking spell and in a very few moments her eyes were closed in the sleep that knows no waking. Before the spark of life had gone out the dying woman roused sufficiently to say, "I am nearly home."  Mrs. Grimes would have been 82 years of age had she lived until next Thursday, the day appointed for the last rites of her mortal remains.  Her husband preceded her, his death occurring last month. Both of these aged people were invalids for many years.

*Also under this headline were Augusta Deam and David Baumann

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 24, 1902, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

A SUDDEN DEATH

Estimable Niles Lady Summoned Beyond This Morning

The morning at 7:45 o'clock Mrs. F.A. Grimes suddenly expired. She was 82 years of age and had been ailing for the past year and one-half with a complication of troubles.

Deceased was born in New York in 1820, and was married to F.A. Grimes, who passed away on February 23 last, February 10, 1842. They came to Niles in 1855 and had since resided in our midst.

Mrs. Grimes is survived by four children, James A. the eldest son, having passed away some four years ago.  The children are: Mrs. W.H. Tyson, of this city; Mrs. John J. Osborne, of Benton Harbor; William F. Grimes, of Laporte, Ind., and Frank B., of Cleveland, Tenn.

Mrs. Grimes was a life-long devoted member of the Baptist church. She was of a kindly and loving disposition and had a host of friends who will deplore her death.

Funeral announcement later.

David Baumann
May 10, 1839-March 22, 1902

Niles Republican, Thursday, March 27, 1902, page 1, col. 4, reprinted from Niles Daily Sun, Monday, March 22, 1902, microfilm Niles District Library

GRIM REAPER

DEATH ENTERS THREE HOMES IN THIS CITY

And Take the Oldest Member in Each Case

Monday's Sun.

DAVID BAUMANN

After an illness of nearly five months David Baumann, a well known resident of this section, died about midnight Saturday, at his home one and one half miles west of Niles. Death was due to a complication of lung and liver troubles.

Deceased was born May 10, 1839 in Germany and came to Niles about 14 years ago.

He is servived[sic] by eight children, John, Mrs. Wolleit, Mrs. S. Pfeil, Fred, Henry and Clarence of this city, Mrs. Laura Metz, of Oklahoma, and Mrs. B. Fritz of South Bend.

Mr. Baumann was for a number of years a member of the German church and was well known and highly respected. He was a member of Nles tent, No. 99, K.O.T.M.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the house and two o'clock at the church. Interment in silver Brook Cemetery.

*Also under this headline were Augusta Deam and Mrs. F.A. Grimes

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 24, 1902, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH OF DAVID BAUMANN

Well Known Farmer Passes Away

David Baumann, a well known and highly respected farmer, passed away at this home one mile southwest, on Saturday night at 12 o'clock, of lung and liver trouble, aged 63 years.
Deceased was born in Wilgartswiedsen, Rheinpfalz, Germany, May 10, 1839, and bade adieu to his native hills and sailed for America in April, 1888, for the purpose of visiting two of his children who were then in this country. However, he was favorably impressed with Niles and decided to purchase the Mrs. Chris Dittmer farm, where he has since resided.  The wife of the deceased died Jan. 5, '01.  Eight children survive their parents.  They are as follows: John Fred, Henry, Charles, Mrs. Leo Wolleit and Mrs. Sophia Pfeil of this city and vicinity and Mrs. Laura Maty, of Luella, Oklahomo[sic] and Mrs. Lena B. Fritz of South Bend.
Fraternally Mr. Baumann was identified with Niles Tent No. 99, K.O.T. M. in which order he carried $2,000 insurance.
The funeral will occur from the church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. F. Rahn of St. John's German church officiating.
Interment will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.

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Abigail Watson, 26
Aug. 13, 1984 — March 27, 2011

Abigail Christine Watson, 26, of Leet Road in Niles, died Sunday morning, March 27, 2011 in Chicago following a motor vehicle accident.

Abigail Watson, 26

Miss Watson was born Aug. 13, 1984 in Niles to Thomas D. and Tamela J. (Munger) Watson. She graduated from Niles High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College in Chicago. She managed a major apparel showroom in Chicago.

Abby was a member of various local and state professional organizations of the apparel trade. She volunteered at Columbia College as a mentor and was recognized by her colleagues for helping those entering the trade. She enjoyed international travel and gathering with her family, especially at the lake house.

She is survived by her parents, Tom Watson of Niles and Tammy Watson of Niles; sisters, Kara (Nick) Gessinger and Allison Watson, and a brother, Lyle Watson, all of Niles; niece, Grace Gessinger; grandparents, Mercyde and Jack Walls of Niles and Ruth Watson of Niles; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her fiance, Christopher Peth of Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Warren Watson.

The funeral service for Abigail Christine Watson will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with the Rev. Steven L. Schuneman of The Church of the Holy Nativity in Chicago officiating.

Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Abby may be made to the donor’s choice.

Niles Daily Star, Published online 10:52pm Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Meltha B. Weaver
Oct. 1, 1908-March 31, 2002

Meltha B. Weaver, 93, of 1333 Wells St., Niles died Sunday, March 31 at 3 a.m. at Riveridge Manor in Niles, following a brief illness.

Private interment services will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles and will be officiated by the Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

There will be no visitation.

Weaver was born Oct. 1, 1908 in Dowagiac to Fred and Meltha M. (Abbott) Barney. She was married to John V. Weaver, who preceded her in death on March 24, 1982.

Survivors include: three daughters, Joan (and Alfons) Verwilst of Niles, Ann (and Walter) Meyer of Fayetteville, Ark., and Kay (and Thomas) Howson of Carrollton, Ga.; one son, John B. (and Diane) Weaver of Niles; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by: one grandson, James Howells, who died in 1972; one granddaughter, Deborah Howells, who died in 1981; two brothers; and two sisters.

Arrangements are by Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 2, 2002, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library