Sophia Stubbs
July 12, 1861-Jan. 10, 1941


    Mrs. Sophia Stubbs, 79, died this morning at 4 in her home at 1810 North Fifth street after an illness of a year and a half of heart trouble.
    Her only close survivor is her husband, Peter Stubbs, to whom she was married Nov. 15, 1913 in St. Joseph.  She was born in South Bend July 12, 1861 and had lived in Niles since her marriage.
    Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home where services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.  Friends are asked to omit flowers.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, January 10, 1941, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Lottie (Bradbury) Foote
July 21, 1855-July 27, 1909

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, July 27, 1909, page 3 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library


    The many friends of Mrs. Amos C. Foote were shocked and pained to learn of her death which occurred this morning about 10 o'clock at the family home two miles east of the city on Yankee street.
    Mrs. Foote has for over a year been a sufferer from cancer of the . . .[illegible]. . . but each time she had rallied and was able to be up again.  Thus, while her death was in a measure not unexpected it was not thought that the end was so near.
    Mrs. Foote was formerly Miss Lottie Bradbury, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Bradbury.
    She was born in Springfield, O., 54 years ago last Thursday. With her parents she came to Niles 43 years ago and had since resided here.
    Her marriage to Mr. Foote occurred 19 years ago. The husband and two daughters and one son, the Misses Lydia and Stella and Andrew C. Foote Jr., comprise the family circle who are thus bereft of devoted wife's and mother's care.
    Mrs. Foote was a noble christian lady and her demise is sincerely mourned by a large number of friends who sympathize with the family in thier deep bereavement.
    The funeral will be held from the late residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.  Interment will occur at Silver Brook.

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, July 29, 1909, page 3 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Amos C. Foote was held this morning from the late residence . . .[illegible]. . . course of friends. Rev. Charles Ager, who officiated at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Foote nineteen years ago, conducted the services. Several selections were rendered by Mesdames John and and Louis Hamilton. The pall bearers were selected by Mrs. Foote some months ago and were as follows: Messers. W.A. Noble, Leslie Platt, Arthur Stone, Harold Harder, C.S. Quimby and Clarence Coolidge.  The remains were laid to rest at Silver Brook cemetery.

Kate (Edwards) Hopkins Foote
April 15, 1869-Nov. 26, 1945

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 28, 1945, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Mother of Niles Man Succumbs in Charlotte; Services Held Thursday

Mrs. Kate Hopkins Foote, 76, of Charlotte, Mich., died suddenly in her home Monday. She was the mother of Roger Hopkins, of Niles.  A Christian Science committal service will be held at Silverbrook cemetery Thursday at 4 p.m.

Mrs. Foote was born in Niles April 15, 1869, and lived here for about 40 years before moving away.  A daughter, Mrs. M.I. Woodward, lives in Charlotte and a sister, Miss Edith Edwards, in California.  She is also survived by two grandchildren.

Andrew T. Foote
Aug. 13, 1834-Feb. 6, 1917


    Andrew Foote, only brother of A.C. Foote, suffered a stroke of apoplexy yesterday morning and died this morning abut 1 o'clock without regaining consciousness.  Mr. Foote had been in comparatively good health until he was stricken, although he had reached the advanced age of 82 years.
    Mr. Foote was a pioneer resident of this section.  He was born in Pennfield, Pa.  He came to this section and took up his residence on the farm on Yankee street, in Howard township, which has since been his home, about 62 years ago.  Except for two or three years he had continuously resided there.
    Mr. Foote was a stalwart republican in politics and until the last presidential election he had never failed to cast his presidential vote.  He never sought office, but on one occasion he was elected justice of the peace of Howard township.
    Mr. Foote was a good citizen and was highly esteemed in the community.
    Besides his brother, Amos C. Foote, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Albert Collins of Mishawaka. Mrs. Howard Ridely[sic] of Yankee street, is a niece of the deceased.
    The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the house.  Interment will occur in Silver Brook cemetery

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, February 6, 1917, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library.

Amos C. Foote
Dec. 26, 1848-March 13, 1918


    The announcement of the sudden death of Amos C. Foote, which occurred at his home on Yankee street at about 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, came as a shock to the many friends of the genial and well  known farmer, and especially to those with whom he had mingled and transacted business while in the city  the day before.  The cause of his death was apoplexy.  About noon yesterday he was stricken with a severe pain in his lungs.  His daughter, Mrs. Howard Ridley, attended him while her husband came to Niles for medicine. About 4 o'clock he said he felt better and started to go out to do some work and was on the porch when he dropped to the floor and was dead within a few minutes.
    Mr. Foote was born in Mishawaka, Ind., Dec. 26, 1848. He came to the farm on Yankee street, two and one-half miles out, where his death occurred, 63 years ago and had always since resided there.  Mr. Foote was twice married.  His first marriage was to Miss Helen Bennett of Adrian.  Three children were born of this marriage, all of whom survive their father.  They are Mrs. Howard Ridley of Niles, A.C. Foote Jr. of Detroit and Mrs. Richard Hicks of Seattle, Wash.  Mr. Foote's second wife, formerly Miss Lottie Bradbury, died in 1909.  About a year ago Mr. Foote's brother, Andrew, died at his home and now a sister, Mrs. Albert Collins, of Mishawaka is the sole survivor of the family.
    Mr. Foote was highly esteemed for many excellent qualities he possessed and as his geniality and courtesy won for him hosts of friends during his long residence in this community in the passing of Mr. Foote many lose a good friend and the community a good citizen.
    Fraternally Mr. Foote was a member of Niles camp, M. W. A.
    The deceased was a stalwart Republican and on Tuesday he was nominated by his party for the office of justice of the peace.
    The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ridley.

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, March 14, 1918, page 1 col. 3, microfilm  Niles District Library

Amos C. Foot
Nov. 4, 1801-Sept. 3, 1877

Niles Republican, Thursday, September 6, 1877, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Sudden Death

    On Monday afternoon, Mr. A.C. Foot, and[sic] old and highly esteemed citizen, who resided about three miles east of this city, while walking on Front Street, just above the post office, suddenly fell on the pavement and expired in a few moments. His body was carried into the post office, and a messenger sent to inform his family of the sad event.  In short time two of his sons arrived and his remains were taken to his late residence.  Mr. Foot was a native of Massachusetts, being born in Berkshire county in that State on the 4th of November, 1801.  He had lived for 22 years near this city and was much esteemed for his correct, upright life. He was a good citizen, honorable in all business transactions, and his sudden death has closed a true and earnest life.  He was subject to heart disease, but the physicians are of the opinion that he died of apoplexy. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the late residence of the deceased.
 

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Niles Democrat, Saturday, September 8, 1877, page 3, col.  3, microfilm Niles District Library

Very Sudden Death
    On Monday afternoon last Mr. A.C. Foot, living 2 1/2 miles east of this city, on Yankee street, came to Niles to attend to some little business, being in his usual health.  After going to the postoffice and getting his mail and to several other places, he was walking along Front street, and when near Mr. Schmalzried's meat market, he sank down upon this knees and then fell back, and was dead in less than two minues[sic].  A number of persons, among them Drs. Egbert and Bonine, seen him fall and ran to his assistance, but life was extimpt[sic] so that noting could be done.  His remains were taken into the post-office building and his friends sent for, who came and took him home.  The cause of this sudden and unexpected death was undoubtedly heart disease. He was in the 76th year of his age.  Mr. Foot was a prominent and well-to-do famer of Howard Township, Cass County, of which he had been a resident for many years, and by his honesty, integrity, and gentlemanly deportment, had won the confidence and respect of all.

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Niles Mirror, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1877, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mr. A.C. Foot, who has resided two and a half miles east of this city, on Yankee street, for 22 years, came in this city on Monday afternoon last as well as usual, and when about six rods south of the post office, he was seen to fall suddenly upon the side walk. Dr. Bonine was with him immediately but he quickly expired.  A messenger was immediately despatched[sic] to his family and two sons arrived and conveyed the body, which was in the post office, to his residence.  Mr. F. was born Berkshire county, Mass., in 1801.--He leaves four children. He was much beloved and respected by all who knew him. The cause of his sudden death was heart disease.