Obituaries

Mitsue Murata Rose
March 25, 1924 – Dec. 24, 2009

Mitsue Murata Rose, 85, died at 3:46 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following a brief illness.

She was born March 25, 1924 in Kamakura, Japan to Rokuzo Murata and Hisa Yamanoue Murata. She lived in Niles since she came from Japan in 1952. She retired in 2008 after more than 40 years of service from Ziker’s Cleaners in South Bend.

She practiced Nichiren Buddhism for 46 years as a member for the SGI-USA, under the leadership of Daisaku Ikeda, her mentor in faith. Mitsue was a survivor of war. Her commitment in faith was to be a voice for peace.

She married Robert W. “Sonny” Rose on Jan. 28, 1952 in Yokohawa, Japan. He died July 9, 2008.

She is survived by a stepdaughter, Jodi (Anthony) Vanlerberghe of Richland, Mich.; stepchildren, Ashtyn, Macen and Ava; many nieces and nephews in Japan; and brothers, Ichiro Murata and Masuo Murata.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Karl Smith, Men’s Division Leader of Northern Indiana Area SGI-USA, officiating.

Burial will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorial may be made to the donor’s choice.

Niles Daily Star, Published 6:00am Saturday, December 26, 2009

 

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.