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.

Mrs. Harry (Mary R. Baird) Gephart
Sept. 4, 1832*-June 5, 1901

Niles Republican, Thursday, June 13, 1901, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    The remains of the late Mrs. Harry Gephart, who died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. Probasco, in Chicago, were brought here this afternoon at one o'clock for burial. They were conveyed to Trinity church, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.J. DeCouix. Burial in Silver Brook cemetery.
    Mrs. Gephart, who was 69 years of age, was for many years a resident of this city, and well known, and highly respected.  She leaves five children: Mrs. Charles Harris, of Mackinac City, Mich.; Mrs. Robert Probasco and Miss Mae, of Chicago; Mrs. Frank Langston, of Niles, and Harry, of Manistee.

* Computed from age on date of death per Death Record

 

Rev. James Thomas Richardson
June 5, 1836-February 16, 1914

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 18, 1914, page 1, microfilm Niles District Library


    Rev. James Thomas Richardson 523 Cushing street, South Bend, died Monday after an illness of three years.  The immediate cause of his death was bronchitis.  He was 77 years old and had been a resident of South Bend for the last five years, coming from Bay City, Mich.
    For some years he had been retired from the ministry.  Rev. Mr. Richardson was born in Truxton, N.Y., June 5, 1836.  He married Mary E. Clark of Niles, Dec. 21, 1859.  He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Richardson, and daughter, Mrs. S. J. Morgan, of South Bend.
    The funeral was private, from the South Bend residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. F.K. Dougherty of the Grace M.E. church conducted the services. The burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery, this city .  Arrangements were made for the party to leave South Bend on the 3 o'clock interurban car, reaching here at 3:26 this afternoon.

Margaret Wedel
Dec. 4, 1840-May 23, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 24, 1900, page 6, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library


From Wednesday's Sun.

    Mrs. Margaret Wedel, for many years a resident of this city, died this morning about five o'clock; the cause of death being dropsy of the heart.
    Deceased was born in Saxony, Germany, in  1840, and came to this country at an early age. She was married in this city when quite young and had resided here for nearly 40 years, and leaves a husband to mourn her death.
    She was the mother of ten children, six of whom survive, Mrs. Jno. Francis, Miss Louisa, Charles, Mrs. Jno. Hastings, Miss Minnie and Edward, all residing in this city.  She was a loving mother and neighbor, and her death will be mourned by all.
    The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. F. [illegible] officiating.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Anna M. Harris
abt. 1832-July 29, 1886

Niles Republican, Thursday, July 29, 1886, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. George Harris died at her residence on Oak street this morning.
Niles Mirror, Wednesday, August 4, 1886, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. A.M. Harris, widow of George Harris, deceased, died at her residence in this city, on Thursday morning July 29.  Mrs. Harris was afflicted and suffered severely for the past year or more with a cancer.  She was in the 54th year of her age, and leaves one daughter and three sons to mourn her untimely loss.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, August 7, 1886, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Anna M. Harris, relict of Geo. W. Harris, died at her home on Oak Lane, on Wednesday of last week, and was buried at Silver Brook cemetery on Friday.