E. Della Nichols,
Oct. 25, 1878-Jan. 17, 1939

Mrs. O.H. Nichols, mother of eight, dies in hospital.

In ill health for the last six years.

Mrs. E. Della Nichols, mother of eight children died Tuesday Jan. 17, 1939, afternoon in Pawating hospital. She was 60 years old.

Mrs. Nichols was the wife of O.H. Nichols, retired ticket agent for the Pennsylvania railroad at Kingsley. Accompanied by their daughter, Eunice, the Nichols came to Niles last October to make their home with their son, Henry, at 1402 Sheridan Avenue.

Other survivors are three daughters, Mrs. A. L. O’Toole and Mrs. H. J. Lawmoine, Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Harold Widmayer, Croton Dame; three sons, Paul, Grand Rapids, E. O. Nichols, Plainwell and F.R. Nichols, Traverse City, also two brothers, Ediwn Odle, Akron, O., and Frank Odle, Genera, Ind. Mrs. Nichols was born in Ceylon, Ind., Oct 25, 1878. She was married to Mr. Nichols in Portland, Ind. Dec. 23, 1898. Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home. Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.

Joseph C. Nafrady
May 9, 1913-Aug. 5, 1995

Joseph C. Nafrady, 82, of 1209 State Line Road, Niles died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 1995 in the Department of veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fort Wayne, after an illness. He was born on May 9, 1913 in South Bend. On April 29, 1961, in Marcellus, he married Lucille H. Knott. She survives with a stepdaughter, Marjorie L. Marko of South Bend; stepson, Russel L. Hosler of Edwardsburg; five step-grandchildren; a brother Anthony Nafrady of Belleview, FL. He was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, South Bend. He was a veteran of World War Ii. Private services and burial will take place. There will be no visitation. Halbritter funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

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Maishia Nyjoi Stansberry
Dec. 9, 2004-Jan. 12, 2005

Maishia Nyjoi Stansberry, 1 month, of 712 Maple St., Niles, died Wednesday Jan. 12, 2005,  in her home of natural causes.  Born Dec. 9, 2004. Survivors include her mother, Shanece Stansberry of Niles; her father, Spencer Hairston Jr. of Lynchburg, Va.; two sisters, Michaela Stansberry and Marijah Stansberry, both of Niles; and a brother, Joseph Stansberry of Niles. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, is handling arrangements

Michelle Marie Nunley
Nov. 12, 1995

Obituaries
Michelle Marie Nunley
1995
Infant

Graveside services for Michelle Marie Nunley, infant daughter of Holly Ann Messner and Michael R. Nunley of Niles, were today at 11 a.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles by the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg.

Michelle Marie died at 4:44 p.m Sunday at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, shortly after birth.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her grandparents, Chris and Cathy Messner of Nles, Pennie and Lou Carrington of Berrien Springs, Marcia Gale and Doug Orrick of Ohio, and Wayne Simpson of Niles; and great-grandmothers, Frances Messner of Niles, and Shirley Hamilton of Berrien Springs.

Arrangements were completed by Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 15, 1995, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

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Michelle Marie Nunley, daughter of Holly Ann Messner and Michael R. Nunley, of 518 S. Third St., died at 4:44 p.m. Sunday  Nov. 12, 1995, in Bronson Methodist Hosptial, Kalamazoo, shortly after birth. Other survivors are her grandparents, Cathy and Chris Messner of Niles, Pennie and Lou Carrington of Berrien Springs, Marcia Gale and Doug Orrick of Ohio, and Wayne Simpson of Niles; and great-grandmothers, Frances Messner of Niles and Shirley Hamilton of Berrien Springs.

Graveside services were in Silverbrook Cemetery. Halbritter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Arlene A. Nix
August 24, 1931-August 9, 2007

Arlene A. (Noel) Nix, 75, of Red Bud Trail, Buchanan passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles following a lengthy illness.

She was born on August 24, 1931, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Earl and Goldie (Kulchar) Noel.

In 1951 Arlene married Norman Nix, who passed away in 1998.

A homemaker most of her life, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and playing cards. She volunteered as a den mother for local Cub Scout groups. Arlene had a love for nature and liked being outdoors and fishing. Many have been the recipient of a card or note she sent, as was her special way of touching others.

Arlene in survived by her three daughters; Sandra (James) McCune of St. Joseph, Michigan, Linda (Basil) Withers of Niles and Charlene (Bill) Hartstein of Niles, two sons Clifford Nix of Niles and David (Ann) Nix of San Antonio, Texas, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Sunday August 12, 2007, at Brown Funeral Home, Niles at 2:00 p.m. with Chaplin Cindy Van Parys, Lakeland Hospital Chaplin, officiating.

A time of visitation will be on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. An interment will take place on Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Arlene's memory to her family, where a college fund is being established in her name.

Condolences can be left for the family by visiting our website at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.

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Deborah E. Nielsen
March 10, 1903-June 2, 1994

Deborah E. Nielsen, 91, of 2528 Juniper Ave., Niles, died at 1:30 a.m. June 2, 1994, in Cass County Medical Care Facility, Cassopolis. Mrs. Nielsen was retired from Pacesetter Bank. She was born March 10, 1903, in Niles. She married Floyd Lintner, who died in 1955. She then married Lawrence Nielsen, who died Nov. 11, 1976. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including her caretakers, Justin Benjamin and Jessie Craig. Mrs. Nielsen attended Ferris State College. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and Pawating Hospital Auxiliary.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Halbritter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the care facility or Alzheimer's Association.

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