Richard William Carey
June 13, 1922-April 14,1992

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, April 16, 1992, page 2, col. 3-4

            Funeral services for Richard William Carey, 69, of the Veterans Administration Center, Battle Creek, formerly of Niles, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, by the Rev. Stephen Naas of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

            Mr. Carey died suddenly at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Battle Creek.

            He was born June 13, 1922, in Niles and left Niles in 1955 in South Bend, Ind.[sic]

            Mr. Carey was a tool and die maker.

            He served in the United States Coast Guard in World War II.

            Mr. Carey was married to Mary Lu Byrne, who preceded him in death in 1958.

            Survivors include three sons, Timothy Carey of Elkhart, Ind., Richard Carey of Mishawaka, Ind., and Robert Carey of Indianapolis; and four grandchildren.

            There will be no visitation.

            Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Lewis F. Brown
March 6, 1861-Aug. 4, 1919

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1919, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for the late L.F. Brown were held this morning at 10 o’clock from the Brown residence.  Rev. Harold Holt of the Trinity church officiated.  Many floral tributes were in evidence and a large crowd paid their last respects.  At the cemetery the Masons held ritualistic rites.

Anna Walter
1858-Aug. 2, 1919

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, August 4, 1919, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Aura[sic] Walter, wife of Henry Walter, is dead at her home in South Bend, following an illness of three days.  Death resulted from complication of illnesses.  She was married to Henry Walter in this city on March 11, 1877.  Funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock. Burial will take place in Niles.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, August 5, 1919, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The body of Anna Walter was brought to Niles this afternoon from South Bend. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.

Dean R. DePoy
July 27, 1936-June 11, 2020

Niles Daily Star, Published 8:59 am Saturday, June 27, 2020

July 27, 1936 — June 11, 2020

Dean R. DePoy, 83, passed June 11, 2020, in Winter Haven, Florida, after a long illness. He was a resident of Winter Haven, Florida, where he had lived for nearly 22 years.

Dean was born in Niles, on July 27, 1936.

He is survived by his sisters, Judy DePoy Atwood, of Vero Beach, Florida, and Sue DePoy Conner, of Walton, Kentucky; his sons, Erik DePoy, of Moscow, Russia, and Kurt DePoy, of Celina, Texas; and Kristen DePoy Blaeser, of Boxford, Massachusetts.

Dean graduated from Niles High School in 1954 and studied music education at the University of Michigan, where he earned a BA in 1958 and an MA in instrumental music education in 1959.

Dean was a lifelong Wolverine stemming from his days at the University of Michigan, where he met his former wife, Judith. His sister, Judy and son, Erik also studied in Ann Arbor. 

His career as a band director began at Cassopolis High School from 1960 to 1963. He subsequently moved on to become director of bands at Wheeling High School from 1964 to 1969, and moved on to the collegiate level at Ball State University 1969 from 1971. After teaching briefly at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut from 1971 to 1972, and Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois, from 1972 to 1973, he moved to East Setauket, New York to begin 25 years teaching at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, New York.

During his 22 years in Winter Haven, Dean was a regular player in the Over 55 Show Band, which showcased his lifelong love for playing the clarinet and saxophone.

Under his direction, the Brentwood High School marching band (the “Green Machine”) was a regular winner of awards at local and state marching band championships. The reputation for excellence that his bands earned led to invitations to perform at professional sporting events, including at Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium. 

Dean will be sorely missed by his family and the many students he taught over the years. May he rest in peace.

His urn will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetary in Niles on July 27, 2020, which would have been his 84th birthday.

D. Richard Harger, of Niles
Dec. 14, 1939-Jan. 8, 2020

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:05 am Monday, January 13, 2020

Dec. 14, 1939 — Jan. 8, 2020

D. Richard Harger, 80, of Niles, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Buchanan Meadows.

Dick was born on Dec. 14, 1939, in Niles to the late Donald E. and Dorothy (Crippen) Harger. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Toby Stephens.

Dick was a lifelong Niles resident. On Aug. 12, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart.

Dick is survived by his wife, Sue; and children, Chris, of Punta Gorda, Florida, Todd (Becky) Harger, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Tamara Newcomer, of South Bend, and Craig (Amy) Harger, of Westfield, Indiana; grandchildren, Janice, Jason, Amy, Bob, Tyler (Vanessa) Stephens, Cameron Newcomer, Austin, Evan and Jared Harger, Chole Harger, Ellie, Eden and Max; great-grandchildren, Owen, Tess, Tristen, Alyssa, Terrance and Taylor. He is also survived by his sister, Luann (Roger) Hargreaves, of South Bend.

Dick was a second-generation accountant. He started his career working with his father at Harger Accounting and Tax Service in Buchanan. He later purchased the firm from his father and was the owner for 40 years.

Dick was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church in Niles and was for a time a Deacon at the church. He was also active in the Independent Accountant Association, Rotary Club and held several officer positions. Dick was also a member of the Lion’s club, Moose and the Chamber of Commerce in Buchanan and Niles. He enjoyed golfing and held memberships at Orchard Hills Country Club and Four Lakes Country Club. Dick also enjoyed bowling.

Family was very important to Dick. No matter how busy he was (especially during tax season), he made time to be at his children’s school activity.

Even though there will not be a funeral service. Dick’s family and friends gathered together on his birthday in December and celebrated Dick and his life.

In keeping with Dick’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home 615 E. Main St. Niles is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials in Dick’s name may be made to Buchanan Meadows, Caring Circle Hospice or to Meals on Wheels.

Online condolences and messages to the family may be made at halbritterwickens.com.

Shirley Ann Glynn, of Sebring, Florida
Nov. 3, 1936-July 28, 2019

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:15 am Wednesday, July 31, 2019