Christine Beers-Butterworth, 50
Jan. 20, 1960 — Dec. 26, 2010

Christine L. (Madden) Beers-Butterworth, 50, of Ironwood Road, Niles, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 26, 2010 at home unexpectedly.

She was born Jan. 20, 1960 in Niles to Homer D. David Madden and Delores (Krueger) Madden. Chrissy graduated from Niles High School and lived in Niles all her life.

She was previously employed at the Butternut Bakery Discount Store in South Bend. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Niles.

Chrissy volunteered with the Department of Natural Resources to help rehabilitate injured and orphaned animals. She loved nature and many styles of music. She also enjoyed caring for her family and friends.

Chrissy first married John William Russell Beers II, who died in 1986.

She married Roger Paul Butterworth in 1991 in Cassopolis. He survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Mindy Hill of Niles; a son, John William Russell Beers III of Dowagiac; mother, Dory Madden of Niles; sisters, Debby (Mark) Wisniewski of Dowagaic and Becky J. Madden of Niles; many nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles, including Sharon and Paul Thompson and Shirley Chappell; several cousins, including Sherrie Doyle.

She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Madden, who died in February 2010, and a sister, Cathy Madden, who died in 1979.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church in Niles with the Rev. Randy Pearman of the church officiating.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

Memorial contributions may be made to any animal welfare organization of the donor’s

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:44pm Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Margaret E. White
Sept. 22, 1900-March 31, 1993

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 3, 1993, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Margaret E. White
1900-1993
Retired from
Tucker Freight Line

    Margaret E. White, 92, of 1820 River Bluff Road, Niles, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday at  Bry-Fern Care Center in Berrien Center following an extended illness.
    No funeral services or visitation is scheduled. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Born Sept. 22, 1900, in Bertrand Township, she was a lifetime resident.
    On Feb. 12, 1919, in Niles she married the later Maxwell Cameron White, who preceded her in death in August 1952.
    She was a retired payroll clerk for Tucker Freight Line.
    She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, was past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a former member of the Pokagon United Methodist Church.
    Survivors include a daughter, Maxine E. Jones of Niles; one grandson and three great-grandsons.  On[sic] son, William E. White preceded her in death on Aug 3, 1991.
    Funeral arrangements were handled by Halbritter Funeral Home.

 

Olive Elaine Atkinson
June 1, 1910-April 1, 1993

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 3, 1993, page 2, col. 1-4, microfilm Niles District Library

Olive Elaine Atkinson
1910-1993
retired, Clark Equipment

    Funeral services for Olive Elaine Atkinson, 82, of 2280 Warren Road, Niles, are Tuesday at 2 p.m., graveside, in Silverbrook Cemetery by the Rev. James A. Goodbow of First Presbyterian Church, Niles.
    Mrs. Atkinson died Thursday at 9:08 p.m. at Pawating Hospital, Niles, following an extended illness.
    Born June 1, 1910, in Washington, Penn., she lived most of her life in Michigan, coming to Niles in 1958.
    On March 5, 1940, in Alma, she married Everett Wesley Atkinson, who survives.
    She was a retired employee of Clark Equipment in Buchanan.
    Other survivors include three daughters, Linda Pamela Davis of Cloride, Ariz.; Yvonne Cummins of Yuma, Ariz., and Elena Kristen Hensley of South Bend, Ind.; a son, William Stuart Atkinson of Niles; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Virginia Larsen of Alpena; and a sister-in-law, Virginia Hooker of Orrville, Ohio, the widow of William Austin Grosenburg.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Jon Wesley Atkinson in 1963.
    There will be no public visitation. Arrangements were made at Halbritter Funeral Home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Alexsandra L. Myrick
Oct. 5, 1908-March 30, 1993

Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 2, 1993, page 2, col. 1; same published Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 3, 1993, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Alexsandra L. "Sandy" Myrick
1908-1993
Retired from Four Flags Hotel

    Funeral services for Alexsandra L. "Sandy" Myrick 84, of 1333 Wells St., Niles, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at Halbritter Funeral Home.
    Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Myrick died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at Pawating Hospital following an extended illness.
    Born Oct. 5, 1908, in Eveleth, Minn., Myrick moved to Niles in 1942, coming from Minnesota.
    She was married to Mr. Tzombonakis, who preceded her in death. On July 5, 1964, in Niles, she married the late Daniel P. Myrick, who preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1971.
    She was retired from the Four Flags, Hotel.
    Survivors include a step-daughter, Rosemary Echoff of Lynbrook, N.Y.
    Friends may call one hour prior to Saturday's funeral services.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice or the Berrien County Guardianship Service.

Edith E. Carter
Oct. 21, 1919-March 30, 1993

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 31, 1993, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Edith E. Carter
1919-1993
Retired Niles schools custodian

    Funeral services for Edith E. Carter, 73, 2457 U.S. 12, Niles, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg officiating.
    Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Carter died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Silverbrook Manor following an extended illness.
    Born Oct. 21, 1919, in Piggott, Ark., she lived in Niles since 1952, coming from Pollard, Ark.
    On Dec. 13, 1937, in Piggott, she married the late Otto G. Carter, who preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1983.
    She was a retired custodian for Niles Community Schools.
    Survivors include a daughter, Geraldine Echevarria of Niles, a son, Otto D. Carter of Niles; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Letha J. Bell of Decatur, Ind.
    Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Halbritter Funeral Home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass County Cancer Service.

John F. Cuddeback
Dec. 8, 1924-March 28, 1993

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 31, 1993, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

John F. Cuddeback
1924-1993
Vice president of Andrew G. Gordon, Inc.

  Funeral services for John F. Cuddeback, 68, of 325 North Street, Bennington, Vt., are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tessari, of St. John's United Church of Christ, officiating.
    Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Cuddeback died at 10:35 a.m. Sunday at Vermont Veteran's Home in Bennington, following an extended illness.
    Born Dec. 8, 1924, in Niles, he was a resident of Bennington since 1983, coming from Marshfield, Mass.
    He was vice-president of Andrew G. Gordon Inc. in Norwell, Mass. from 1965-83.
    He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy.  He was a graduate of Niles High School, held a bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College and a master's degree from the University of Maine.
    Survivors include a daughter, Diane Merrill of Arlington, Mass.; two grandsons and a sister, Florence Cuddeback of Niles.
    Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Halbritter Funeral Home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veteran's Home, 325 North St., Bennington, VT 05201.