Lucy A. (Jarvis) Berrick

Feb. 25, 1843-Jan. 23, 1885

DIED, January 23, 1885, Mrs. Lucy A. Berrick, age 41 years, 10 months and 29 days.  The subject of his sketch was the daughter of Burton and Elizabeth Jarvis.  Her health became impaired by taking a severe cold; and being of a consumptive habit, the case soon showed a diminution of bodily vigor, followed by emaciation, cough, shortness of breath, and a very unsatisfactory state of the digestive organs, etc.  Thus for twenty-two months she struggled with the disease, gradually growing weaker, until January 11, when her case became very much aggravated by a sudden paralysis of the right side, and also the organs of speech, so that it was impossible to articulate a distinct word, and in this state she continued until the 23d, when death came to her relief.  Mrs. Berrick will be remembered for her probity and her devotion to the cause of truth.. She loved and trusted Him who is the Savior of a lost race.  She was an affectionate daughter and a faithful wife.  Her memory will be revered by her friends and her name will ever be held in grateful remembrance by the poor whose hearts were often made glade by her hand of charity.  Her future is assured by Him who is the resurrection and the life.  May we who remain imitate her virtues and trust Him who “gave Himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time.” 

 (Source: Buchanan Record, Thurs. January 29, 1885, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)

Benjamin M. Redding
May 4, 1792-December 29, 1877

Benjamin M. Redding died at his residence, in this city, on Saturday night last, about 12 o'clock, in the 86th year of his age.  He was born in Bedford county, VA., May 4, 1792.  He removed to Preble county, Ohio, in 1812, where he purchased a farm.  He was married Dec. 14, 1814, to Miss Permelia Wilson, by whom he had 12 children--four daughters and eight sons, all of whom are dead except James H. who resides near Dayton.  He removed from Ohio to Terre Coupe Prairie, Ind., in the fall of 1830, and purchased a large farm, where he remained only one year, when he moved over the line into Michigan, and built a saw mill at Dayton where the grist mill now stands.  Thomas Denniston doing the carpenter work.  Soon after the railroad was built he laid out the village of Dayton.  His wife died Dec. 27, 1836.  In July, 1837, he married Mrs. Eunice A. Davis, of Niles.  He removed to this city Oct. 21, 1858, and purchased a homestead on the west side, where he resided at the time of his death.  Mr. Redding was one of those enterprising and energetic men, well adapted to pioneer life, that struck the first blow to turn a wilderness into fruitful fields.  He was, for 60 years, a devoted member of the Methodist Church and died with the Christian armor on.

(Source: Niles Mirror, Wednesday, January 2, 1878, page 5, col. 4, Microfilm Niles District Library)

Emma Bliss

1901 to 1971

Mrs. Emma Bliss

    Mrs. Emma H. Bliss, 69, of 1279 Rose Dr., died at 9:05 a.m.Sunday in Buchanan
Community Hospital where she had been a patient for one week.
    An employe in the bindery department of Simplicity Pattern Co., for 24 years, Mrs.
Bliss was born Aug. 9, 1901, in Michigan City, Ind., and had lived here since 1921.  On
Dec. 10, 1949, in South Bend, she married Edward L. Bliss, who survives.
    Also surviving are a stepson, Theodore Bliss of Niles; three daughters, Mrs.
Virginia Kiste and Mrs. Marion Gold, both of Niles, and Mrs. Emmajean Felhauer of South
Bend; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Teeter of Vandalia, 12 grandchildren and six great
-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with
the Rev. Theodore Laesch of St. Paul's Lutheran church officiating.  Burial will be in
Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Friends may call after 7 tonight at the funeral home.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 1, 1971, page 2, col. 1-2, Microfilm Niles
District Library)

Sarah Anslow Machin

1853-1917

Niles Daily Star, January 31, 1917, page 1

    Miss Sarah Anslow Machin passed to the Great Beyond at 3 o'clock this morning, at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas A. Bunbury, 606 Grant street.  Miss Machin had been
seriously ill for the past five weeks, as the result of arterial sclerosis.
    Miss Machin was born October 29, 1853, near Philadelphia, Pa., but came with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Machin, three years later, to reside in Bertrand, where she
grew to womanhood.
    For many years, she was prominent in educational circles of the county and city,
having taught for many years in the country schools and the Niles Public schools.  She
served for some time on the County Board of Examiners.  During her residence in Bertrand
she always took an active part in the life of the village, and after the removal of the
family to Niles took a deep interest in church, school and civic affairs fo the city. She
was a lifelong and devoted member of Trinity Episcopal church and held the office for many
years of secretary of the Woman's guild.  She took a keen interest in the work of the Fort
St. Joseph Historical society and acted as its treasurer.  For 15 years she was record
keeper of Victress Hive, L.O.T.M., rendering efficient service in this and all the
organizations with which she was connected.
    She leaves her mother, Mrs. Mary Martin, and one sister, Mrs. Bunbury.  Supt. T.W.
Swain of the Niles Gas Co., is a nephew and Mrs. F.A. Ortman of Detroit a niece.
    The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Trinity church, Rev. Mr.
Wilkins of Dowagiac will probably officiate.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
    

Irving Clendennon
Died May 1919

DR. CLENDENNON DIES AT MAYWOOD

News was received in Niles this morning of the death of Dr. Irving Clendennon of Maywood, who many years ago was a resident of Niles, but for several years a practicing physician of Maywood. He is survived by a son and daughter, his wife having preceded him in death many years ago. Dr. Clendennon is well known to the older inhabitants of Niles and is a brother-in-law of Thomas DeMott, the two men having married sisters. The body will be brought to Niles tomorrow and funeral services will be held at 4:00 o’clock and interment made in Silver Brook cemetery.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wed. May 9, 1919, page 1, microfilm Niles District Library)

Henry Camp
Died July 28, 1891

PASSED FROM EARTH

Henry Camp was one of our oldest and most respected citizens, industrious and worthy, happy and contented at all times. He was seldom sick and only two weeks ago he was taken suddenly ill from something he ate and blood poisoning set in. He was given rooms at the residence of E.F. Armstrong, where everything possible was done for his sufferings, but to no avail, and he passed from earth at near three o’clock yesterday afternoon, at the ripe old age of 80 years. Mr. Camp was a wagon maker by trade and for several years past he conducted a small repair shop on 2nd street. His friends were numerous, especially among the little ones, who loved him for his many kind deeds and loving words. The funeral will occur tomorrow.

(Source: Niles Mirror, Wed. July 29, 1891, page 4, Microfilm Niles District Library)