Obituaries

Helen M. McKibbin
Nov. 30, 1917-March 14, 2005

Helen M. McKibbin, 87, of White Street, Niles, died Monday (March 14, 2005) in Gillead Elder Care, Berrien Springs, after an illness. She was born Nov. 30, 1917. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Churchill of Cheboygan, Mich.; two sons, Dave Richey of Decatur and Gary Richey of Cassopolis; and three brothers, Paul Miller, Peter Miller and Dick Miller, all of Niles. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Halbriter Funeral Home, where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

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Mary Ann McKee
March 26, 1894-Dec. 13, 1906

Death of Mrs. Myron McKee.

Sad and premature taking off of an estimable woman. 

Mrs. Myron McKee of West Niles, passed peacefully away at 1 o’clock (Dec. 13, 1906), last night after a lingering illness with tuberculosis. The deceased was in the very prime of life, being only 36 years of age. She survived by a husband and two children; also two brothers, Fred and Scott Franz of this city, and two sisters, Mesdames Kate McKune of Sister Lakes, and Otto Kolloff of Galien. The funeral will take place from the Methodist church at 2 o’clock next Sunday afternoon. The remains will be laid at rest in Silverbrook cemetery. The deceased was an estimable woman, who was popular with a wide circle of friends, whose sympathy is with the bereaved husband and children. 

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Edith F. McIntyre
March 24, 1910-March 2, 1999

Edith F. McIntyre, 88, formerly of 1331 Maple Street, Niles, Mich., died following an extended illness at 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2,  1999, at the Lakeland Continuing Care Center, Berrien Center, Mich.

She was born on March 24, 1910, at Summitville, Tenn., to Chester and Ida (Bradshaw) Matthews, and had lived here since 1926, coming from Coffee County, Tenn.

Mrs. McIntyre retired in 1969 from the Simplicity Pattern Company, Niles, following 25 years of service.

She attended the First Baptist Church, Niles, with Mr. McIntyre, and Wesley United Methodist Church, also in Niles, with Mr. Crumb.

Mrs. McIntyre had traveled extensively in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. She practiced outdoor activities including fishing, small game hunting, archery and gardening. She had also bowled in area leagues. Mrs. McIntyre enjoyed sewing for all of her family, and was proud to use Simplicity clothing patterns.

On Dec. 5, 1930, in Niles, she first married George Elmer Crumb, who died on Jan. 6, 1968. She was also preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Patricia Keiser, who died on Dec. 23, 1997; a stepson, Clarence J. McIntyre, who died on Jan. 12, 1996; and by eight sisters and brothers.

On June 28, 1975, in Niles, she married Clarence W. McIntyre, who survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Betty Nieb of Denver, Colo.; a stepson, James McIntyre of Wichita, Kan.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and by a daughter-in-law, Patricia A. McIntyre, who provided her care.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with the Rev. Nolan R. Williams of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. McIntyre may be made to Alzheimer's Disease, to the Niles Community Library, or to the charity of donor's choice.

Jessie L. McIntire
Sept. 19, 1910-Aug. 30, 2000

Jessie L. McIntire, 89, of 2615 U. S. 31 North, Lot 58, Niles, Mich., died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000,  in Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Niles, of natural causes.

She was born on Sept. 19, 1910, in Vandalia, Mich. She was a homemaker, played bingo, made dolls and crochet.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bright in 1967; a daughter, Donna Mae Clements; and by two sons, Kenny Bright and Michael Raynes.

She was also married to John McIntire, but later divorced.

She is survived by three daughters, Ruth F. Smith of South Bend, Ind., Connie Baxter of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Kathy Payton of Little Rock, Ark.; four sons, Donald W. Bright, Jr., Kenneth McIntire and Michael McIntire, all of Niles; and John McIntire of South Bend; a sister, Mary Bybee of Niles; a brother, Charles Lintz; and by 21 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Pifer/SMITH Funeral Home, Niles, with burial at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 4, in the Pifer/SMITH Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice.

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Gracie McFadden
July 22, 1900-Feb. 22, 1994

Gracie McFadden, 93, 1630 Huron St., Niles, died Tuesday  Feb. 22, 1994, in Pawating Hospital. Mrs. McFadden was born July 22, 1900, in Louisville, Miss. She married Jesse McFadden, who preceded her in death. Surviving are nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Pifer-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles-Buchanan Senior Citizens Center.

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Minnie M. McDaniel
Nov. 30, 1911-Jan. 3, 2006

Minnie M. McDaniel, 94, of Niles, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 3, 2006, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, of natural causes. She was born Nov. 30, 1911 Graveside services will be at noon Friday at Silverbrook Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, is handling arrangements.

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