Lester J.Memmott Logan
May 2, 1911-April 19, 1973

NILES--Lester J. Memmott Logan, 61, of 2528 Lilac Ave., died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday in the Michigan Skilled Care Center, after a lengthy illness.

An employe of the Tyler Refrigeration Division of Clark Equipment Co., Mr. Logan was born May 2, 1911, in Niles, and had lived here his lifetime. On July 6, 1948, in Searcy Ark., Mr. Logan married the former Martha E. Lloyd, who survives.

He was a member of the Niles Moose Lodge and the South Bend Teamsters Union.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, John, at home, three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Gelow of New Carlisle, Ind., Mrs. Jo Ellen Starkweather of Benton Harbor and Mrs. John Ford of Detroit; his mother, Mrs. Norma Dahlstrom of Bremen, Ind. and his father, Lester J. Memmott of Sturgis; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Miller of Bremen and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with Rev.John Wyngarden of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church and the Berrien County Cancer Society.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 19, 1973, page 2, col 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Allene Wright
July 12, 1896-Aug. 2, 1983

Mrs. Allene Wright, 87, formerly of Niles, died Aug. 2 in Columbia, S.C.

Born July 12, 1896, in Cass County, she married Earl F. Wright in 1916 in St. Joseph. He preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1974.

Surviving are a son, Dr. Walter Wright, of Columbia, and a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Allene Forbes of Atlanta, Ga.

Graveside services are 3 p.m Thursday at Silverbrook Cemetery with Rev. John Charter of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 3, 1983, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Donna Warr, 60
Nov. 1, 1950 — Jan. 28, 2011

Donna D. Warr, 60, of North Front Street, Niles, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born Nov. 1, 1950 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. to Marvin E. Miller and Verna P. (Martin) Miller. She moved to Niles from Livingston, Calif. 12 years ago.

She enjoyed shopping and attending many outdoor activities at varies venues and local festivals.

She married George M. Warr on June 7, 2003; he survives.

She is survived by her son, Richard Empie of Modesto, Calif.; daughters, Stephanie Empie of Modesto and Michelle Butler of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren; a brother, Marvin Miller, Jr. of Fremont, Calif.; and two sisters, Patricia Miller of Bakersfield, Calif. and Linda Striplin of Queens Creek, Ariz.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 at Halbritter Funeral Home of Niles with the Rev. Randy Pearman of Bethel Baptist Church officiating.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

There is no visitation.

Niles Daily Star, Published online 1:15pm Saturday, March 26, 2011, paper Monday, March 28, 2011, page 2

John W. Warr
Feb. 6, 1942-Oct. 9, 2000

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, October 14, 2000, page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for John W. Warr, 58, of 4935 Shifri, Memphis, Tenn. will be held on 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Richard L. Rice.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Warr passed away on Monday, at his home, unexpectedly--but of natural causes.

He was born on Feb. 6, 1942 in Bolivar, Tenn. to William Bryant Warr and Mary Lou Moody.  Mr. Warr has lived in Tennessee most of his life; living a few years in Niles in the 1960s.

Warr is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Kennedy of Niles; three sisters, Dorothy Moody of Jasper, Ala., Mary Statler of Peerland, Texas, Virginia Szucs of Niles; two brothers, Kenneth Warr of South Bend, Ind., George Warr of Niles; several nieces and nephews.

She[sic] is preceded in death by his father, Willam Bryant Warr, who passed away in 1993 and brother, Thomas Warr, who passed away on 1983 and an infant niece.

Mr. Warr was raised in the Baptist faith and he enjoyed fishing.

He was formerly employed at the Memphis store of J.C. Penney Company.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.

Genevieve Cornelia Ort Steere
Nov. 28, 1907-Jan. 9, 2000

Funeral services for Genevieve Cornelia Ort Steere, 92, of 911 S. Third St., Niles, are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Niles, by Pastor Scott Goodman of the church. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Steere died Sunday, Jan. 9 at Silverbrook Manor, Niles, following an extended illness.

Born Nov. 28, 1907, at Mecosta, she had lived in Niles most of her life. She attended First Baptist Church in Niles and belonged to the Pythian Sisterhood.  She enjoyed handcrafts and fishing, and was always helping others. She was employed at the former Barlow's Laundry located at Fifth and Sycamore Streets in Niles.

On Sept. 4, 1924 at Big Rapids, she married Harold Louis Ort, who preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1961.

She later married Courtney Steere, who preceded her in death in June of 1982.

She was also preceded in death by: two daughters, Melvina Marie Thompson, on Dec. 29, 1999, and Mary Louise Ort; two sons, Harold Russell Ort and Louis George Ort; a sister, Lois Melvina Shore; and two brothers, Russell Quartus June and Lyman Henry June.

Surviving family includes: a daughter, Treva Vollman of Niles; a son, Jack Henry Ort Sr. of Niles; 21 grandchildren; and many great and great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.

Memorial contributions may go to First Baptist Church, Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 11, 2000, page 2, col. 1-3, microfilm Niles District Library

Miss Laura L. Scofield
May 28, 1903-Oct. 4, 2000

Funeral services for Laura L. Scofield, 97, of 12668 Burgoyne Road, Buchanan, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Scott A. Goodman.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Scofield passed away at 8:03 a.m. on Wednesday at Lakeland Continuing Care Center, St. Joseph following a brief illness.

She was born on May 28, 1903 in New Troy to Everett D. Scofield and Ora Hart.  Miss Scofield was a lifetime area resident.

Scofield is survived by two sisters, Ethel Place and Mabel VanSickel; several nieces and nephews; several great-nephews and great-nieces.

Miss Scofield was a member of First Baptist Church in Niles. She loved to crochet and knit.

She retired in 1965 after 37 years of employment with Michigan Bell Telephone company.

Friends may call one hour prior to services.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church, Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, October 4, 2000, page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library