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Lula M. Jones, 92, of Barron Lake Road, Niles, died at 10:37 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, in Lakeland Hospital, Niles. Her death was unexpected, but of natural causes. She was born on June 3, 1914, in Locke, IN, to Jesse and Lucinda (Wagner) Kronk, and had lived in Niles since 1934. She was employed by the Niles Community Schools for 30 years, mostly in the kitchen at Howard School, prior to retirement. Mrs. Jones was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Niles, and its Friendly Class, and was an adult volunteer to the Youth Fellowship. She participated in many different activities at Howard Township over the years, and had been a member of the Barron Lake Mother's Club. She also bowled in area senior leagues. On March 4, 1933, in Goshen, IN, she was married to Glenn Jones, who preceded her in death on August 14, 1979. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, David Bays on January 31, 1981; and by four sisters, Goldie McDonald, Dora Ferm, Amanda Jarrett, and Evelyn Miller; and by four brothers, Marvin, Melvin, Glenwood and Floyd Kronk. Surviving family includes two daughters, Judy (Vernon) Quick and Mona (David) Bays; a stepdaughter, Darlene Kujawa, all of Niles; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Lula M. Jones will be at 11 a.m. Thursday April 19, in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with Dr. Anthony Tomasino of Grace Untied Methodist church officiating. Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Jones may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. |
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Rubie Jones
1903-1999
Funeral service for Rubie Jones, 95, 1310 Howard Street, Niles, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church, NIles.
Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
Mrs. Jones died Tuesday at 3:35 a.m. at Silverbroook Manor, Niles.
She was born Sept. 2, 1903, in Buchanan and was a lifetime resident of this area.
On July 24, 1924, in Goshen, Ind., she married Byford Jones, who preceded her in death on May 2, 1958.
Mrs. Jones was a former sales clerk at Drolet's Main-Oak Pharmacy.
She was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Auxiliary.
Mrs. Jones was also preceded in death by a daughter Anita Cogswell in March 1994, a brother, Ray Canfield and a sister, Bessie Webber.
Surviving family includes three daughters: Donna Drolet of Niles, Dorlene Sarratore of Mesa, Ariz. and Ellen Morrow of Niles, 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call one hour prior to services at Halbritter Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Support the Fort, Niles, or the Foundation of First Presbyterian Church.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 6, 1999, page 2, col. 2-3, microfilm Niles District Library) |
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Elvira Riley Joo, 64, of 1003 Ontario Road, Niles, died at 7:56 p.m. Saturday , Feb. 11, 1995, of natural causes in the home of a daughter. She was born Sept. 3, 1930, in Michigan City. She married Donald J. Riley, who died Nov. 8, 1972. On Aug. 7, 1980, in Niles, she married William Joo. He survives with three daughters, Mary D. Sowers of Constantine, Sally Clements and Sandy Neldon, both of Niles; three sons, Donald J. Riley Jr. and Gerald L. Riley, both of Niles, and Bruce Colburn of Kalamazoo; a stepson, Michael Lashley of Kokomo, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A daughter, Eldonna Rose Riley Kelly, died Sept. 21, 1985. Mrs. Joo was a member of Fulkerson Park Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Pifer-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services Tuesday in the funeral home. |
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Rita E. Jordan, 63, of Hoyt Drive in Niles, passed away in her home on Saturday, May 26, 2007, after a long illness. Rita was born on May 17, 1944, to the late Ned and Amy (Moore) Watkins in Niles. After graduating from high school she wed the love of her life, Calvin Jordan. She is preceded in death by her parents. Rita is survived by her husband of 43 years, Calvin; son, James (Kristina) Jordan of Covington, GA; daughter, Melissa Merritt of Stockbridge, GA; stepdaughter, Teri Milam of Desoto, MO; and stepson, Keith Jordan also of Missouri; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and her brother, Riley (Donna) Watkins of Bruce Crossing, MI. A visitation will be held for friends and family from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Niles. Rita will be interred at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Memorial donations may be made in Rita's name to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Condolences may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles. |
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South Bend Tribune 08/30/1982 p. 22 Mrs. Mae C. Juday, 80, of 921 E. Madison, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday (August 29) t St. Joseph's Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was a former circuit court clerk and had retired from St. Joseph County Abstract Co. She was born March 25, 1902, in Michigan and lived in the South Bend area most of her life. On May 2, 1935, in South Bend, she married Russell W. Juday, who died in 1966. She is survived by a son, Clark W. Juday of South Bend; and a brother, Roscoe Clark of Niles. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Orvis-Palmer Funeral Home, 336 N. Main Street with Dr. Max B. Hayden, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. |
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