Edna Elizabeth Clark
March 3,1841-Sept. 12, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, September 13, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: COMMITTAL HERE

The body of Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Clark, 58, will be brought to Niles tomorrow afternoon from South Bend where the funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Clark had lived in Niles prior to 40 years ago when she moved to South Bend. She died on Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Squint, in South Bend. M.H. Waltlerspaugh of the Christian Science church in South Bend will be in charge of the services.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, September 15, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: COMMITTAL SERVICE HERE

Committal services for Mrs. Elizabeth Clark who died on Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Squint, in South Bend, were held on Saturday afternoon in Silver Brook cemetery with a reader from the Christian Science church in South Bend in charge. Mrs. Clark was the widow of Harm Clark who many years followed the business of a stone mason in Niles and the family home was in Regent street. He is buried in Silver Brook cemetery. Several old friends met the funeral party at Sliver[sic] Brook cemetery Saturday. Mrs. Clark was nearly 80 years old.

Charlotte (Davis) Coffinger
1856-Oct. 14, 1925

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, October 15, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Locals: FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Mrs. L.H. Beeson has received word that Mrs. Arthur Coffinger, a former resident of Niles, died at her home in Buffalo, N.Y., this morning. Mrs. Coffinger's maiden name was Lottie Davis. Mrs. Louis Newman, of Buffalo, will be remembered as Lillian Davis, is a sister of Mrs. Coffinger. The body will be brought to Niles.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, October 16, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Locals: COMMITTAL SERVICE

Mrs. L.H. Beeson was advised today that the body of Mrs. Arthur Coffinger will be brought to Niles from Buffalo, N.Y., on Saturday morning on Michigan Central train due at 9:42 and will be taken directly to Silver Brook cemetery where Rev. Merton Ross will conduct the committal service. Mrs. Coffinger's home was in Grand Rapids, but she died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Louis Newman in Buffalo, N.Y., where she had her daughter, Miss Mary, were on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Miss Mary Coffinger, Arthur Coffinger, of Grand Rapids, a son of the deceased and his wife, will come to Niles with the body. Mr. and Mrs. Newman will remain until Sunday with Mrs. Beeson.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 19, 1925, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Locals: HERE FOR SERVICE

Among those from out of the city who attended the committal services here on Saturday for Mrs. Arthur Coffinger, of Grand Rapids, were Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Newman, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Davis and Nrs. A.A. Newman, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Coffinger, Pontiac, Mich.; Miss Margaret Coffinger, Mrs. Dana Bean, Miss Leona Bean, Warren Bean, Mrs. C.H. Wannerstrom and Miss Frances Laukasher, of Grand Rapids.

Caroline Hofmeister
May 10, 1832-Sept. 15, 1924

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, September 16, 1924, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Hofmeister Dies At Age of 92

At the age of 92 years, the life of Mrs. Caroline Hofmeister, 902 Regent street, was brought to a close this morning at 3 o'clock, when she passed peacefully away after suffering for more than two weeks with the complication of diseases attendant upon advanced years. Mrs. Hofmeister was born in Germany, May 10, 1832. When she was 34 years of age she came to America, and a few years later was married to Mr. Hofmeister who died in Niles just six months after the family moved here from Cincinnati, Ohio, 15 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Hofmeister came to Niles with their son, Christian, then an employe of the National Printing and Engraving company. He died here 12 years ago.

Mrs. Hofmeister is survived by three grandchildren, Christian, Jr., Chilton and Mrs. Helen Young, all of Cincinnati. Christian, Jr., has been in Niles for more than a week, and his sister, Mrs. Young, is expected here this evening.

The funeral services will be held at the Troost and Augustine undertaking chapel on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery where the husband and son of the deceased are buried.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, September 18, 1924, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICES

Rev. John Schurman officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Hofmeister at the Troost and Augustine chapel this afternoon. Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Christian F. Nieb
Nov. 27, 1863-July 4, 1941

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, July 5, 1941, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

CHRISTIAN NIEB, 78, DIES FRIDAY

Christian F. Nieb, 78, lifelong resident of Niles, died Friday in the hospital at Berrien Center. He has been ill for some time.

Mr. Nieb, familiarly known as Chris, was born Nov. 27, 1863, and was a retired tailor. His home was at 28 ½ North State street.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. A.R. Sackman, South Bend and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home where services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, July 7, 1941, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: NIEB SERVICES

Members of the family served as pallbearers at funeral services for Christian F. Nieb, conducted this afternoon at 2:30 in the Rutherford funeral home. Mr. Nieb, a lifelong resident of Niles, died Friday. The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster officiated and burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Clair Arthur Peel
July 16, 1911-April 6, 1955

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, April 7, 1941, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Clair Peel, 43, of 521 North Third Street, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday at his home.

Peel was born July 16, 1911, in Hollsopple, Pa., and moved to Niles four years ago. He was employed at the Niles Cabinet Company.

Surviving are: his wife, Jennie; a son, Clair Jr., with the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Tex.; two sons and a daughter, Leon, Carol Ann and Harold, all at home; eight brothers, William, Harold, Fred, Wesley and Jack, all of Marsteller, Pa., Earl of Erie, Pa., Olander, of New York City and brownie, of Commodore, Pa.; six sisters, Mrs. Martha Dutton, of Niagrara[sic] Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Lillian Krupa, of Marsteller, two other sisters in New York City and two others in Marsteller.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home here where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, April 8, 1941, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATHS: PEEL RITES POSTPONED

Services for Clair Peel, originally scheduled Saturday, have been postponed until Monday to allow faraway relatives to attend. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pifer Funeral Home by the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Nellie A. Peters
May 12, 1885-Sept. 19, 1949

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, September 20, 1949, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Nellie A. Peters, of 1521 East Main street, died suddenly 3:15 p.m. Monday at the family cottage on Birch lake.

Mrs. Peters leaves her husband, Marion Peters, owner of the East Main Gardens florist business here, and nine children, 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dora Griffith, of Sand Creek, Mich.

Her children are Mrs. Vern Murphy, Mrs. Robert Stowe, Roy and Robert Peters, Mrs. Roy Brawley, [illegible] of Niles, Mrs. James George, of [illegible], Miller of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Richard Luke, of Buchanan.

She was born in Sand Creek on May 12, 1885, and came to Niles from there 33 years ago. She was a member of the Mothers of World War II and the American Legion auxiliary.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. L. George Beacock, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.