Mrs. Henry (Elizabeth Daily) Webber

Died November 8, 1910

Obituary
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    Mrs. Henry Webber, a pioneer resident of Niles, passed away Tuesday night at her home 1202 Sycamore street after an illness, covering a period of 14 weeks from anemia.  Mrs. Webber was born in Ohio, Sept. 27, 1850.  She was united in marriage to Henry Webber, 43 years ago, and has since resided continuously at the home, where her death occurred.
    Mr. and Mrs. Webber were the parents of 12 children, 7 of whom survive their mother.  They are Emory and Judson Webber, Mrs. Carl Reum, Mrs. Arthur Laufbol and Mrs. Henry Williams all of this city; Mrs. Andy Dark of South Bend, Mrs. Herbert Willif[sic] of St. Joseph, and Mrs. Emmett Webber, a daughter of Mr. Webber by a former marriage; a sister, Mrs. George Bruce, residing east of Niles, 2 brothers, Chars. And George Dailey, residing near Cadillac, Mich. and Joseph Liff of Niles, a step brother, also mourn her loss.
    Mrs. Webber was woman of most estimable qualities, a kind friend, and her death is murned[sic] by many friends and especially in the immediate neighborhood.
    The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. H.C. Trabert officiating.  The remains will be enterred[sic] at Silver Brook cemetery besides those of her husband, who died just six months ago.

(Source:  Niles Daily Star, Thurs. Nov. 10, 1910 page 3, column 4, Microfilm Niles District Library)

MRS. HENRY WEBBER
Old Resident of Niles Passed Away last Night

    Mrs. Elizabeth Webber, widow of the late Henry Webber, passed away about 11:30 o’clock last evening at her home 1202 Sycamore street after an illness covering a period of fourteen weeks of anemia.
    Mrs. Webber was born in Ohio, Sept. 27, 1850.  She was united in marriage to Henry Webber forty-three years ago and had since resided continuously in the house where her death occurred.
    Mr. and Mrs. Webber were the parents of twelve children, seven of whom survive their mother.  They are Emory and Judson Webber, Mrs. Carl Ruem[sic], Mrs. Arthur Laufdol and Mrs. Henry Williams of Niles; Mrs. Andy Dark of South Bend and Mrs. Herbert Willis of St. Joseph.  Mrs. Emmet Webber, a daughter of Mr. Webber by a former marriage and was raised by Mrs. Webber, a sister, Mrs. George Bruce residing east of Niles, two brothers, Charles and George Dailey, residing near Cadillac, Mich., and Joseph Lipp of Niles, a step-brother, also mourn her loss.
    Mrs. Webber was a woman of most estimable qualities, a kind friend and her death is mourned by many friends and especially in the immediate neighborhood.
    The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. H.C. Trabert officiating.  The remains will be interred at Silver Brook cemetery beside those of her husband who died just six months ago.

(Source:  Niles Daily Sun, Nov. 9, 1910, page 1 col. 1,Microfilm Niles District Library)

Geraldine Traphagan
January 19, 1931-December 29, 2009

Geraldine "Jeri" (Elliott) Miller Traphagan, 78, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth, Indiana.

Jeri was born on January 19, 1931 in Marion, Indiana to the late David and Estella D. (Lewis) Elliott.

Jeri always showed a hard work ethic and was an entrepreneur. She worked for several years at Snelling Services before starting her own employment agency in Roseland and Elkhart. She also worked for many years in credit management in local hospitals and nursing homes. Jeri was currently employed by the Century Center where she greeted everyone with a smile as a hostess or parking booth attendant.

In her spare time Jeri enjoyed traveling and camping. She traveled both nationally and internationally. An avid fan of the Highlander Series, Jeri traveled to California where she met and became acquainted with Adrian Paul as well as other movie stars. Jeri loved all movies and always stayed current on movie stars and their lives. She also enjoyed European history and archeology. Jeri was a very determined and carefree lady. Although she was always busy, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always a priority and she always found time for them.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Jay Gordon Miller in 1988, two brothers Richard and Wayne Elliott and a sister Yvonne Hanks.

Jeri is survived by three daughters; Kathryn Miller Denaut of Plymouth, Indiana, Linda Miller of Niles, Ann (Josh Payne) Traphagan of Niles, ten grandchildren; Jeff G. Miller, Alycia and Danny Denaut, Ian and Nicole Miller, Lacey, Jay and Chad Wiemuth, Cody Schilke and Jacob Sams and three great-grandchildren; Kila Stamper, Lily Sherwood and Connor Denaut, and two nieces Judith Dixon Eldridge and Vicki Hanks Baker of Marion, IN.

A time of visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home on Saturday, January 2, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., visitation one hour prior. A private interment will be held on Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jeri's memory to her family.

Condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the family at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Published 6:00am Friday, January 1, 2010

Ruth T. Bartlett
Nov. 30, 1910-Jan. 8, 2010

Ruth T. Bartlett, 99, of Columbus Boulevard, Sebring, Fla. died at 1:42 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 in Florida following a brief illness.

She was born Nov. 30, 1910 in Michigan City, Ind. to Gregory Christofer and Matilda (Horn) Brown. She attended school in Michigan City and lived in Niles until 2004, when she moved to Florida.

Ruth was employed in the offices of the Kawneer Corp. in Niles for 20 years. She was also a member of the Kawneer Kayettes, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

On May 18, 1934 in Niles, she married Irving r. Bartlett, who preceded her in death July 19, 1968. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Irene M. Canfield on July 19, 2004.

Surviving family includes a nephew, Edward H. (Helen) James of Sebring; Ed and Helen’s son, David James of Margate, Fla.; and David’s son, Ryan James of Lakeville, Ind.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles. A private committal will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to the National Humane Society.

Niles Daily Star, Published 11:21am Monday, January 11, 2010

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NILES - Ruth T. Bartlett, 99 of Columbus Blvd, Sebring, FL, died Friday  Jan. 8, 2010, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 30, 1910. She is survived by her nephew, Edward (Helen) James of Sebring; great-nephew, David James of Margate, FL; and great-great-nephew, Ryan James of Lakeville, IN. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles. A private committal will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

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William Webber
August, 1860-November 19, 1932

Funeral services for William Webber, 72, a former resident of Niles who died early Saturday morning in the home of his son, Clarence Webber, in Kalamazoo, after a lingering illness will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the Price & Kiger chapel.

The Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, rector of the Trinity Episcopal church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mr. Webber had spent much of his time in Kalamazoo for the past eight years.  Surviving are three sons, Clyde of Niles, and Clarence and William, of Kalamazoo, two brothers, Emmett and John Webber, of Niles, one sister, Mrs. Clara Marrs of Buchanan.  10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The statement on Saturday that Mr. Webber died in the home of his daughter was erroneous.

Mr. Webber’s daughter having preceded him in death.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Monday, Nov. 21, 1932, page 8, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)

Lyle A. Webber
Aug. 18,  1902-July 2, 1966

Niles Daily Star, Tues. July 5, 1966, page 2, column 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Lyle A. Weber, 63, of 2932 S. 3^rd St., died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday in Pawating Hostpial after a sudden illness.

His widow Helen survives as do their four children: Mrs. Thayne Oppelt, Mishawaka; Mrs. Lois Stethem, Niles; Arthur, Mishawaka; and Rodrick, Niles.

Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His sisters: Mrs. Olive Trent and Mrs. Irma Heth, both of South Bend: and Mrs. Grace Robinson, Grand Rapids, also survive.

Mr. Webber was born in Niles Aug. 18, 1902, and lived in this area most of his life. He married the former Helen Moore in Niles Oct. 1, 1921.

Mr. Webber was a retired tool supplier.

Funeral services were to be held at 4 p.m. today in the Pifer Funeral Home. The Rev. Earl J. Wickstrom, minister of the First Baptist church, will officiate.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friend may call at the Pifer Funeral Home.

Laura A. Webber
April 15, 1831-February 21, 1918

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, February 21, 1918, page 4, col. 3; microfilm: Niles District Library

MRS. LAURA WEBBER, PIONEER, DIED TODAY

One of Niles' pioneer residents, Mrs. Laura A. Webber, passed peacefully away at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home of her son, William, 115 State street.

Deceased was 87 years of age.  Although she had been in ill health for some time she had only been confined to her bed since last Sunday.  Old age is attributed as the cause of her demise.

Mrs. Webber came to this locality  . .was three years of age.  The family settled at Bertrand where she was married to John J. Webber at the age of 15.

Coming to Niles she and her husband took up their residence at State and Emmons streets, where she resided continuously since Mr. Webber died in 1889.

Left to mourn her loss are four sons and one daughter, Nelson F. of Boyne Lake, Alberta, Canada, and Emmett, Mrs. Clara Marrs, John and William, of Niles.  There is also a sister, Mrs. Eliza Wilcox, 509 Champlain street, this city.

Funeral announcement will be made tomorrow.

(Unfortunately, the microfilm is illegible for about two lines.)