Ralph R. Clubb
Aug. 14, 1923-Aug. 14, 1982

Ralph R. Clubb, 59, of 2330 East Main, Lot 6, Niles, died at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Ind. after an extended illness.

A World War II veteran from the U.S. Air Force, he was a member of the Niles American Legion Post 26. He was a former employee of Henco-Coachman of Niles. Born on Aug. 14, 1923, in South Bend, he was a lifetime area resident.

In Niles on Sept. 20 of 1975, he married Helen M. Ritchie, who survives. His mother, Mamie James of Niles, also survives. Five brothers, Richard K. Snyder of Niles, Gilbert J. Clubb of Niles, Frederick L. Clubb of Niles, Oscar J. Clubb of Niles, and Robert E. Clubb, also of Niles, survive.  Two sons, Ralph Clubb II, of the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, and Larry Hayden of Niles survive.  A daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Randy) Glatzhofer of Cleveland, Ohio, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Lloyd of Niles, and Mrs. David (Janet) Craw of Buchanan survive along with 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 a.m. on Wednesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry L. Whiteford of the Fulkerson Park Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.  Memorials may be given to the Berrien County Cancer Service.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 16, 1982, page 2, col. 3-4, microfilm Niles District Library

Robert A. Williams
July 11, 1948-Aug. 14, 1982

Robert A. (T.J.) Williams, 34, of 936 Cherry St., Apr. 2, Niles, died Saturday, at 4:30 a.m. of stabbing wounds.

Born July 11, 1948 in Camilla, Ga., he was a resident of the area for 14 years coming from Georgia. He was an employee of Rapid Car Wash.

His father, Willie B. Williams of Albany, Ga., and his mother, Essie Mae Williams of Belle Glade, Fla. survive.  Two sons, Robert Williams and Andrew Williams, both of Bainbridge, Ga., survive. His sisters, Ms, Annie Nathan, Emma Jean Givins, and Valisa Benjamin, all of Belle Grade, Fla., and Anna May Williams, Eleanor Rose Williams, and Dorothy Anderson, all of Bainbridge, Ga., survive.  His brothers, Roosevelt Edwards of Belle Grade, Fla., Willie B. Williams, Jr. of Albany, Ga., and Joseph Anderson of Germany, also survive.

Services will be held at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Paul W. Adams officiating.  Burial will take place at Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 16, 1982, page 2, col. 4-6, microfilm Niles District Library

Glenna E. Leet
Aug. 8, 1921-Aug. 11, 1982

Glenna E. Leet, 61, of 1063 Leet Road, Niles, died Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital after an 18 month illness.

Born on Aug. 8, 1921, in Niles, she was a life-long resident.  A homemaker, she was a member of the M60 Study Club and was affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church.

On Jan. 25, 1945, she was married to Gerald E. Leet in Niles.  Her husband survives.  Two sons, Fred and Robert Leet, both of Niles; a brother, Howard Passig of Niles; and two sisters, Mrs. Ross (Maxine) Leazenby of Niles and Mrs. Stanley  (Louella) Przybysz of South Bend, Ind., also survive, along with four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. David Henderson of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating.  Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.  Friends may call between 2-4 p.m. and 7-0 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, August 12, 1982, page 2, col. 4-5, microfilm Niles District Library

Marcel E. Everhart
May 10, 1912-Aug. 7, 1982

Marcel E. Everhart, 70, of 630 N. 7th St., Niles, died suddenly on Saturday at 3:18 p.m. at Pawating Hospital.

He was born May 10, 1912, in Dowagiac, spent most of his life in the area, and was a retired book binder set-up man for Simplicity Patern Company. He was a civl war re-enactor.

On Sept. 29, 1935, in Coldwater, he married Rosella Goff, who survives. One son, Marcel D. (Bud) Everhart of Bridgman; and two daughters, Mrs. Willis (Sandra) Leavitt of Niles and Mrs. William (Sharon) Reed of Buchanan, survive. Two sisters, Mrs. Francis Runyon of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Raymond (Audrey) McLaughlin of Niles also survive, along with nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. W.J. Coad of the Apostolic Faith Assembly of Niles, officiating. Burial will take place at Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call between 7-9 p.m. Monday evening and all day Tuesday at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 9, 1982, page 2, col. 4-5, microfilm Niles District Library

Jack M. Minshall
July 10, 1935-Aug. 4, 1982

Jack M. Minshall, 47, of 1229 Morris Dr., Niles, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday in St. Vincent Hospital at Indianapolis following a lengthy illness.

He had been employed as auto mechanic for Marv Borr, Inc., at South Bend.

Mr. Minshall was a member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Niles and had been a Girl Scout leader for 10 years.

He was born July 10, 1935 in Hartford and had lived here for the past 21 years, coming from South Bend. He married Sharlene Stilwell on Sept. 9, 1956 in Silver Creek Township. His wife survives.

Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Minshall of Hartford; two daughters, Mrs. William (Janet) Wadlington of St. Mary's, Idaho and Miss Tracey Minshall of East Lannsing; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Dorothy) Bourner of Parchment and Mrs. Fred (Barbara) Buckham of Schoolcraft.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Niles.  Rev. William Fuerstenau will officiate.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home in Niles.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the Christian Children's Fund.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, August 6, 1982, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Russell Klindworth
Nov. 13, 1916-Aug. 10, 1982

Russell J. Klindworth, 65, of 2406 Bond St., Niles, died at 5:16 p.m. Wednesday at Pawating Hospital after a sudden illness.

He had retired in 1978 as a truck driver for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.

Mr. Klindworth was born Nov. 13, 1916 in Waukegan, Ill.  He had lived here for the past 45 years, coming from Chicago.  He married Fawn I. McGill on March 30, 1940 at South Bend.  His wife survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Kathleen Northrop of Buchanan, Miss Sherry Klindworth at home, and Mrs. Molly Kurtis of Niles; a son,  Michael Klindworth of Niles; three brothers, William Hall of Mishawaka, Harold Hall of Niles and Tom Hall of Benton Harbor; and seven grandchildren.

He was a member of the LaRue Messenger Post 26 American Legion.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m Saturday at the Pifer-Smith Funeral Home in Niles.  Rev. David Henderson of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Niles will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Pifer-Smith Funeral home from 3:30 p.m to 8 p.m. Friday (tonight).

Niles Daily Star, Friday, August 13, 1982, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library