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Sarah Elizabeth Stowell 1856-1918 Niles Daily Star, Wed. January 22, 1918, page 1, col. 2 microfilm Niles District Library FORMER NILES LADY IS DEAD
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stowell, a former resident of this city, died at her home in South Bend Monday morning at 4 o'clock, following an illness of two years. She was born in Prospect, N.Y., April 19, 1855, and was 62 years old when she died. She moved to South Bend from Niles and lived in that city for seven years. A daughter, Miss May Stowell, residing at home, a sister, Mrs. Emma Meyers of California, and a brother, Samuel Serviss, survive.
Funeral services will be held from the residence Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev A.M. Eells officiating. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery, this city.
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Niles Daily Sun, Wed. January 22, 1918, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. STOWELL, A FORMER NILES RESIDENT, DEAD.
Body Will Be Brought Here From South Bend Tomorrow
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stowell, a former well known and highly esteemed Niles resident for many years, died at her home, 729 Sherman avenue, in South Bend Monday morning at 4 o'clock, following a two years' illness with paralysis.
Mrs. Stowell was born in Prospect, N.Y., April 19, 1855. Seven years ago Mrs. Stowell went to South Bend to reside.
The deceased is survived by one daughter, Miss May Stowell, of South Bend, one brother, Samuel Serviss in Wyoming, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Meyers of California and by a grandson, Donald Stowell, son of the late Charles Stowell.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the house, Rev. A.M. Eells, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church officiating.
The body will be brought to Niles for burial.
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Charles Kenneth Susan
Aug. 13, 1911-March 9, 1938
KENNETH SUSAN IS DEAD; VICTIM OF 16-FOOT FALL
Star Athlete and Native of NIles Succumbs This morning to Injuries Suffered Monday
Charles Kenneth Susan, 26, prominent athlete, and a native of Niles, died at 1:20 o'clock this morning in Pawating hospital, the victim of a fractured skull.
Fatally injured Monday morning when he dropped 16 feet through an elevator shaft in the Niles Brewing company building, Mr. Susan died without regaining consciousness.
Native of Niles
Born in Niles, Aug. 13, 1911, he is the son of Mrs. Leota Susan, 712 Maple street. His father, the late William Susan, died in 1933.
Mr. Susan attended Niles high school and was a member of the 1930 graduating class. During his high school career he took an active part in athletics, and was a star tackle on the 1929 conference championship football team.
After his graduation he was active (continued on page Two) in independent sport circles. During the last season he was a member of the Troost softball team, and played guard on the Susan Service basketball squad.
Had Wide Acquaintance
At the time of his injury he was affiliated with the Susan and Sons Sand and Gravel company. Through his connection with the company he had gained a wide acquaintance throughout this section.
Beside his mother, Mr. Susan leaves his widow, the former Anna Hierman, whom he married on Thanksgiving Day, 1935, in Christ the King church; one brother, Delbert, Niles; and three sisters, Mrs. Edith Sutton, Mrs. Albert Schrumpf, and Mrs. John Burge, all of Niles.
Requiem high mass will be sung at 9 o'clock Friday morning in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church by the Rev. Fr. Joseph Rochford. Last Sacraments was administered by Fr. Rochford, Monday night. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Friends may call at the Turner and Pifer funeral home.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 9, 1938, page 1, col. 7-8, cont. page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library) |
Milton Swartz
Oct. 23, 1869-May 8, 1951
Milton Swartz, 1011 Birch street, died Tuesday afternoon at the Berrien Center hospital after an illness of two days.
Surviving is a son, LaVerne Milton Swartz, of Niles; three stepsons, Alvin Cox, of LaPorte, Ind., and Dewey and Henderson Cox, of Niles.
Swartz was born in Niles township on Oct., 23, 1869, and had lived all his life here.
Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday by the Rev. L. George Beacock, Methodist pastor. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 9, 1951, page 2, col. 7; microfilm Niles District Library) |
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John F. Tarwacki Jr. April 26, 1967 - Feb. 5, 2010 NILES - Carolyn M. Tarwacki, 39, and her husband, John F. Tarwacki Jr., 42, of Carberry Road, Niles, MI, died at their home in Niles on Friday, February 5, 2010. John was born on April 26, 1967, in South Bend, IN, to John Francis and Dolores Else (Wolffram) Tarwacki Sr. He graduated from John Adams High School, South Bend, and had lived in this area most of his life. Carolyn was born on December 16, 1970, in Niles, to Jackie Lee and Sharon Ann (Fretz) McKnight. She graduated from Niles High School, and had lived in Niles all of her life. They were both employed by Quinlan & Fabish Music Company (formerly Blessing Music Company) where Carolyn was the regional representative to southwest Michigan. John had previously been employed by Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN, and by the City of South Bend in a position which was featured in an article by the South Bend Tribune in 2007. John had served in the United States Navy as a nuclear-powered submarine engineer from 1987 through 1990. He has a great sense of humor and loved to have fun, especially with his family. He was skilled in Karaoke, and was an avid sports fan, especially of the University of Notre Dame, the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. Carolyn enjoyed performing music, and was a talented player of the euphonium. She participated in several area music organizations including the Southwestern Michigan Brass Band, The Elkhart (Indiana) Municipal Band and the Saint Joseph (Michigan) Municipal Band. They were both devout Christians, caring for people with the love of God, especially their close and extended family, and they were loved by all whose lives they had touched. On July 7, 2007, in Hope Community Church, Niles, they were married. They are survived by John's children, John F. Tarwacki III and Zachary (Katrin) Tarwacki, all of West Point, Mississippi, Tea (Ryan) Koehn of Texas and Janna Tarwacki of Oklahoma; and a granddaughter, Ciersten Tarwacki. Also surviving are Carolyn's mother, Sharon A. McKnight of Niles; and John's parents, Dolores E. "Dollie" (Dean) Frick and John F. (Carol) Tarwacki Sr., all of South Bend, IN; Carolyn's sister, Katherine "Katie" (David) Weist of Niles; John's siblings, Sue (Tom) Michael of Cincinnati, OH, Kurt J. Tarwacki and Danielle Tarwacki, both of South Bend; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, including a nephew who was very special to them, Kelan McKnight. They were preceded in death by Carolyn's father, Jack McKnight, and their grandparents, including former Wakarusa (Indiana) Postmaster, Jerry (Ruth) Miller. The funeral service for Carolyn and John Tarwacki will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, in Hope Community Church, 2390 Lake Street, Niles, with the Rev. Cornelius Ryan, C.S.C., of Little Flower Catholic Church, South Bend, and the Rev. David Bartley of South Bend First Church of the Nazarene, and the Rev. Patricia Haas of Pokagon (Michigan) United Methodist Church all officiating. Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, and will conclude with he Veterans Flag Presentation and Taps in honor of John's military service. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Contributions in memory of Carolyn and John may be made to the Instrumental Music Department of Niles High School, or Relay For Life . Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles. |
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NILES — Ruby M. Taylor, 80, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Buttersworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born July 22, 1929, in Ellisville, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Taylor on Sept. 4, 1973. Whom she married on October 12, 1947 in Niles, MI. She was in retail management and a member of Buchanan Moose Lodge. Survivors include a son, Robert E. (Ella) Taylor of Niles; and daughter, Sharon (Emil) Hurbanis of Kentwood, MI. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. |
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