February 13, 1812-December 2, 1911
Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, December 7, 1911, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
WAS NEAR 100 YEARS OF AGE
Mrs. Caroline Stubblebeam is found dead in bed
Mrs. Caroline Stubblebeam is found dead in bed
Mrs. Caroline Stubblebeam, who would have been 100 years of age had she lived until February 13, 1912, was found dead in bed this morning by her daughter, Mrs. L.E. Mather at their home two miles east of Niles.
The aged lady had not been sick but her health gradually failed within the past few weeks and the end came peacefully.
Mrs. Stubblebeam was born in Connecticutt[sic]. She came to Niles with her husband over 50 years ago and at once they purchased the land where she has lived continuously ever since. Mr. Stubblebeam has been dead for a number of years.
Mrs. Stubblebeam is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mather, who is 75 years of age and by a son, who resides in Connecticutt[sic] and who is older.
Ambrose Mather of Niles and Mrs. John Muffley of Kalamazoo are grandchildren.
Mrs. Stubblebeam was wonderfully active in household duties in spite of her advanced years and her mind was also well preserved.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
(NB: Death certificate spells name Stupplebeam.)