Obituaries

Fayetta L. Harwood
Jan. 8, 1894-Feb. 1, 1949

Mrs. Fayetta L. Harwood, 55

    Mrs. Fayetta L. Harwood, 55, of Bertrand, died at 12:40 a.m. today at Pawating hospital after an illness of several months.
    She was born in Allegan county, Pa., Jan. 8, 1894, and came to Niles from Pennsylvania about 33 years ago.
    Surviving are four children, Alice M., John E., and Carl A. Harwood, all of Niles; Charles W. of South Bend, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
    Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kiger funeral home by the Rev. Clarence Graham, pastor of First Baptist church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Tues. February 1, 1949, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)

William V. Rutsatz, Jr.
Sept. 25, 1921-Jan. 31, 1949

W.V. Ruthsatz, Jr., 27

    William V. Ruthsatz, Jr., 27, of Wenatchee, Wash., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ruthsatz, Sr., of Niles died Monday morning at Madigan General hospital, Fort Lewis, Wash., after an illness of one year.
    Born in Niles September 25, 1921, he served in the army for 40 months during World War II.
    Surviving besides his parents, are the widow, Ruth; one son, William; a brother, Louis, of Niles; and one sister, Mrs. Marie Lacopo, of South Bend, Ind.
    Funeral arrangements are incomplete; however, the body will be brought to the Kiger funeral home and services will be held here with full military rites.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 1, 1949, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)

Scott Douglas Barnes
January 27, 1949-February 1, 1949

BARNES INFANT DIES

    Scott Douglas Barnes, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Barnes, 524 Union street, died this morning at Pawating hospital, where he was born last Thursday.
    In addition to the parents, he is survived by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harper, and Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Barnes, all of Niles.  Private funeral and burial services will be conducted Wednesday morning with the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.  Arrangements were made by Pifer funeral home.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 1, 1949, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)

George L. Canfield
Died Jan. 1, 1902

The remains of George L. Canfield, who died in Chicago New Year’s day, were brought here this noon on the one o’clock train and taken immediately to Silver Brook cemetery for interment.  He was a nephew of Mrs. F.M. Martin of Benton Harbor and a former resident of Niles.

(Source: Niles Republican, Thurs. Jan. 9, 1902, page 5 col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)

 

 

 

Elizabeth Kaiser
1836-1909

    Mrs. Elizabeth Kaiser, widow of the late Bernard Kaiser, passed away last evening at her home 217 Pokagon street, after a prolonged illness from heart disease.
    The deceased was born Dec. 7, 1836.  She has been a resident of Niles over 40 years and was highly respected.  She was the mother of nine children, four of whom survive her as follows: Barney Kaiser and Mrs. John Goldfuss of Niles; Mrs. John Fehmling of Saskatchewan, Can.; and Wm. Kaiser of Elkhart, Ind.  Mrs. Fehmling is in the city at present, having come here on a visit a short time ago.
    The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home and at 2:30 from St. John's German church, Rev. F. Rahn will officiate.  The remains will be laid to rest at Silver Brook cemetery.

(Source:  Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, January 9, 1909, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)

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    Mrs. Elizabeth Kaiser died at 9 o'clock last night at the home of her son, Bernard, of Pokagon street. She was 72 years old and death was caused by heart failure.  Mrs. Kaiser had resided in Niles since 1868, and was well known and highly respected.  She is survived by four children, Carl of Elkhart; Mrs. Fehlming of Canada; Mrs. John Goldfuss, who resides in the country near Niles, and Barnard of this place.  The funeral will take place from St.John's German Evangelical church at 2:30 o'clock next Monday afternoon, Rev. F. Rahn officiating.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

(Source:  Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 9, 1909, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)

Charles Kenneth Susan
Aug. 13, 1911-March 9, 1938


    Charles Kenneth Susan, 26, prominent athlete, and a native of Niles, died at 1:20 o'clock this morning in Pawating hospital, the victim of a fractured skull.
    Fatally injured Monday morning when he dropped 16 feet through an elevator shaft in the Niles Brewing company building, Mr. Susan died without regaining consciousness.
    Born in Niles, Aug. 13, 1911, he is the son of Mrs. Leota Susan, 712 Maple street.  His father, the late William Susan, died in 1933.
    Mr. Susan attended Niles high school and was a member of the 1930 graduating class.  During his high school career he took an active part in athletics, and was a star tackle on the 1929 conference championship football team.
    After his graduation he was active (continued on page Two) in independent sport circles.  During the last season he was a member of the Troost softball team, and played guard on the Susan Service basketball squad.
    At the time of his injury he was affiliated with the Susan and Sons Sand and Gravel company. Through his connection with the company he had gained a wide acquaintance throughout this section.
    Beside his mother, Mr. Susan leaves his widow, the former Anna Hierman, whom he married on Thanksgiving Day, 1935, in Christ the King church; one brother, Delbert, Niles; and three sisters, Mrs. Edith Sutton, Mrs. Albert Schrumpf, and Mrs. John Burge, all of Niles.
    Requiem high mass will be sung at 9 o'clock Friday morning in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church by the Rev. Fr. Joseph Rochford.  Last Sacraments was administered by Fr. Rochford, Monday night. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
    Friends may call at the Turner and Pifer funeral home.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 9, 1938, page 1, col. 7-8, cont. page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)