Obituaries

Tommy Ryan Hardy
May 8, 1953-May 29, 1956

INFANT DIES

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in the Kiger Funeral Home for Tommy Ryan Hardy, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Hardy, 1110 Sycamore Street. The boy died Tuesday.

In addition to the parents, survivors include: the grandparents, Mrs. Elsie Bennett and Mrs. Joe Perkins of Caruthersville, Mo., and Newton Hardy of Flint, and a sister Tenna, at home.

The Rev. Lloyd Murphy of the United Missionary Church, will preside at services.  Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 31, 1956, Page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. May Rhoads Thomas
May 16, 1913-June 16, 1956

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, June 16, 1956, Page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. May Rhoads Thomas, 43, of Niles, died today at Hines Veterans hospital, Hines, Ill. Mrs. Thomas, who saw military service during World War II, was born May 16, 1913, in Detroit. Surviving is her husband, Delbert. The body arrived today at the Pifer Funeral Home, where arrangements are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 18, 1956, Page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

THOMAS RITES HELD

Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock today in the Pifer Funeral Home for Mrs. May Rhoads Thomas, 43, of 1450 Jerome Street, who died Saturday in Hines Veterans Hospital, Hines, Ill. The Rev. L. George Beacock, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in Silverbrook Cemetery.  Mrs. Thomas served with the Women's Army Corps during World War II.

Note: Gravemarker reads Laura M Rhoads, PFC 488 SVC COMD UNIT World War II May 16, 1913-June 16, 1956

James R. Garner
Jan. 20, 1878-June 17, 1956

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 18, 1956, Page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

James R. Garner, 78, of 1629 Cedar Street, well known Niles druggist, died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Edward, in Cleveland, O.  He and Mrs. Garner had been visiting in Cleveland.

Garner was born Jan. 20, 1878, in Kiefersville, O., and came to Niles in 1929 from Grand Rapids. He owned and operated the Royal Drug Company with another son, Ralph, for many years until his retirement a few years ago. He was past president of the Niles Rotary Club, past patron of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the St. Joseph Valley No. 4, F. and A.M. , and the DeWitt Consistory.

Surviving besides his wife Lydia, and the two sons, Edward, of Cleveland, and Ralph, of Niles, are two grandchildren.

The body will be returned here to the Pifer Funeral Home, where friends may call beginning Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 19, 1956, Page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

GARNER RITES SET

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church for James R. Garner, 78, 1629 Cedar Street, well known Niles druggist who died Sunday morning at the home of a son in Cleveland, O.  Dr. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home until Wednesday noon.

William L. Megaughey
June 20, 1898-Dec. 12, 1976

NILES--William L. Megaughey, 78, of 1602 Sycamore St., died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday at Berrien General Hospital, Berrien Center, after an extended illness.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Lewistown, Pa., Elks Lodge, and was an Army veteran, having served in World War I. Mr. Megaughey was an employe of the American Viscose Corp. for 22 years and was the retired owner of the Stein Tavern.

He was born June 20, 1898, in Port Royal, Pa., and had lived here since 1950, coming form Lewsiton[sic]. On June 22, 1923 in Lewiston, he married Eva K. Billett, who survives.

Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mildred Elliotte of Royal Oak, Mich.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, December 13, 1976, page 2, col. 4-5, microfilm Niles District Library

Sadie H. Exner
May 6, 1899-April 14, 1971

NILES--Sadie H. Exner, 71, of 1323 N. 11th St., died at 7 this morning in Pawating Hospital.

Mrs. Exner was born May 6, 1899, in Niles, and had lived here all her life. She was a member of the St John's United Church of Christ.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alfred E. Asmus of Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Martin Ringstrom of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 Thursday night at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 14, 1971, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Isabell Flora Surridge
March 29, 1914-April 14, 1971

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 14, 1971, page 2, col. 1-2, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Isabell F. Surridge, 57, of 2956 Us-12 East, was dead on arrival at 4:30 today in South Bend Memorial Hospital, after being in poor health for some time.

An assembler at Singer Sewing Machine Co. for 10 years, Mrs. Surridge was born March 29, 1914, in Toto, Ind., and had lived here since 1946, coming from Roseland.  On Sept. 22, 1935, in Three Rivers, she married Stanley H. Surridge, who survives.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of South Bend.

Additional survivors include two brothers, Harley Davis of Niles and James Davis of Elkhart, and two sisters, Mrs. Mable Humphrey of Niles and Mrs. Velma Linn of South Bend.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Van Arsdall of the First Church of Christ officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m.  Thursday at the funeral home.