Joseph W. Graham
1902-1969

    Niles--Joseph W. graham, 67, of 8 River St., died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday in Buchanan Community Hospital.
    A retired truck driver for Tucker Freight Lines, Mr. Graham was born Feb. 3, 1902, in Niles and had lived here all his life.  He married Martha Graham, who survives.
    He was a World War II veteran.
    In addition to his wife, Mr. Graham is survived by two sons, Joseph Jr., Kalamazoo and Wayne, Niles, a step-son Wallace Bowerman, Niles; a step-daughter, Mrs. Larry Gleason, Niles; a sister Mrs. Fred Vorn, Lansing and eight grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Osborne of the Portage Prairie United Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Sliverbrook Cemetery.
    Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

(Source:  Niles Daily Star, Thursday, Oct. 2, 1969, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)

Mrs. Henry (Carrie) Beswick
Died March 14, 1922

MRS. HENRY BESWICK DIES SUDDENLY IN KALAMAZOO LAST NIGHT

    Mrs. Carrie Beswick, widow of Henry Beswick, died suddenly last evening at 11 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edythe Beswick Bready in Kalamazoo, where Mrs. Beswick had been spending the winter.  The message was received this morning by Mrs. James Thomson, an intimate friend of the deceased for many years.  Mrs. Beswick was ill but three hours from an acute attack of indigestion.  While the body will be brought to Niles for burial, no arrangements for the funeral have been completed pending word from the two other children of the deceased, Dei Beswick, who resides in Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Gurman of Hoppe of Fullerton, Calif.  The deceased was a well known and highly esteemed resident of Niles for many years and her death is mourned by many.

Source:  Niles Daily Star-Sun, Wed. March 15, 1922, page 1, col. 6

Martha Jeannette Lambert

1826-1902

            Died. At her home in Niles,Michigan on Dec. 22, 1902, Martha Jeannette, wife of James A. Lambert.  She was born at Batavia New York, Dec. 15, 1826.  Funeral notice later.  “After life’s fitful fever she sleeps well.”

 (Source: Niles Republican, Thursday, December 25, 1902, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)

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             The funeral services of Mrs. Jas A. Lambert were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at her late residence on north Front street, conducted by Rev. A.T. Ferguson, pastor of the M.E. church..  The remains were taken to Silver Brook cemetery, where they were laid at rest.

(Source:  Niles Republican, Thurs. December 25, 1902, page 7, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)

 

Samuel S. Baker

Died March 7, 1900

 Niles Republican, Thursday, March 8, 1900, page 5 col 3, microfilm Niles District Library

 DEATH OF SAMUEL BAKER

            Samuel S. Baker, for many years a resident of this place, died yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, the cause of his death being consumption.

            Mr. Baker was born 51 years ago in Pennsylvania and when 12 years of age came to Michigan with his parents and has resided in this city ever since that time.  He leaves a wife and a little child, to mourn his death, also a father, Joseph Baker, who resides in Florida, and two sisters, Mrs. Will Runkle, of Edwardsburg, and Mrs. Will Hubbard, of Kalkaska, Mich.  Mr. Baker was well known and highly respected citizen.  He was a member of the W.O.W., in good standing and carried an insurance of  $2000 in that order.

            The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, from the Presbyterian church.  Rev. J. G. Lowrie officiating.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

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 Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 8, 1900, page 3, col. 5,, microfilm Niles District Library

 DEATH OF SAMUEL S. BAKER

His Father the First Man to Ever Run a Steam Engine in Niles

            Samuel Baker passed away at his home in this city yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, at the age of 51 years.  He was born at Meadville, Pa., Nov. 12, 1845. His illness dates back for over a year, from consumption of the kidneys.

            He came here with his parents when 12 years of age and worked with his father, who was the first man to run a steam engine in Niles.  Mr. Baker had one of the finest threshing machine outfits brought to this part of the country, and for several years he followed the business of threshing wheat for farmers. For nine years he was head sawyer for C.R. Smith.

            Deceased leaves a wife and one son.  He was a member of Union Camp, No. 1, Woodmen of the World, and had an insurance policy of $2000.

            The funeral will occur from the Presbyterian church on Saturday at 2 o’clock, in charge of the W.O.W.. and interment will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.  Rev. J.G. Lowrie will officiate.

 

Diane M. Messner
August 10, 1962-August 11, 1962

    Committal rites were conducted at 1 p.m. today for Diane Marie Messner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Messner, 1308 Breezy Beach, at Silverbrook Cemetery, with the Rev. Theodore Laesch, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating.
    She was born Friday at Pawating Hospital, where she died Saturday at 4:10 a.m.
    Besides her parents, survivors include two sisters, Karen and Roberta, and a brother, William, all at home.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 13, 1962, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library)

MRS. JESSIE M. BENJAMIN
1877-1962

    Mrs. Jessie Mae Benjamin, of 116 S. 15th St., died at 11 a.m. Sunday in her home.  She had been ill for six months.
    Born March 31, 1877, she had lived in this vicinity since early childhood.  She was married to Justin M. Benjamin, who died in 1933.
    She is survived by five sons, Clarence and Allen of Niles, Earl of South Bend, Charles of Cassopolis, and Robert of Rockford, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph A. Dee of Three Oaks and Mrs Deborah E. Lintner, of Niles.  One sister Mrs. Phoebe Cloutier of Elkhart, Ind., also survives.  A son and daughter preceded her in death.  She is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Monday.
    Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  Father LaCrone of the Trinity Episcopal Church will officiate.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

(Source:  Niles Daily Star, Monday, Aug. 13, 1962, page 2, microfilm Niles Daily Star)