Obituaries

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.

Submitted by family member; publication details unknown

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.)

Claude Webber
Oct. 1920-March 14, 1921

INFANT DEAD—Claude, the five months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Webber, died this morning about 5 o’clock after an illness with bronchial pneumonia.  Besides its parents, the child is survived by one brother, aged two years.  The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the house.  Rev. J.R.T. Lathrop will officiate.  Burial will occur in Silverbrook cemetery.  Mr. Webber is a son of Jacob Webber, while Mrs. Webber was formerly Miss Dorothy Cormeny, who parents now reside in the west.

An aunt of Mrs. Webber is in the city from Warsaw having been called here by the child’s illness.

(Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 14, 1921, page 5 col. 1)

Lillian Grace (McCoy) Webber
September 2, 1890-June 7, 1964

DEATHS AND OBITUARIES

Mrs. Lillian G. Webber

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Grace Webber, 73, of 1841 Niles-Buchanan Road, will be conducted at 2 P.m. Tuesday in the Kiger Funeral Home.  The Rev. Leonard Putnam, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

She was pronounced dead on arrival at Pawating Hospital at 1:35 a.m. Sunday.  Her death was unexpected.

Mrs. Webber was born Sept. 2, 1890, in Grandville.  She came to Niles in 1908.  She was married here to Clyde Webber in April 1908.  He survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Lewis, Beulah, and Lyle F., Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Turk, Compton, Calif.; 24 grand-children, and 24 great-grandchildren.

Friends are being received at the funeral home.

(Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 8, 1964, page 22, col. 4)