Bolinger, Florence Catherine

Miss Florence Catherine Bolinger
Aug. 22, 1901-November 10, 1918


Niles Daily Sun, Monday, November 11, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TOLL IS HEAVY
Four Deaths of which Pneumonia
 Caused Three in Niles
 on Saturday and Sunday,
Bring Sadness to Many

Miss Florence Bolinger

    Florence Catherine Bolinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, 498 St. Joseph avenue, died Sunday morning at 1:30 o'clock, following a week's illness of influenza and pneumonia.
    She is survived by her parents, Mr.and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, two sisters and three brothers, one who is in service overseas.
    She was born in South Bend Aug. 22, 1901.
    Many friends mourn her untimely death.  Miss Bolinger was a member of the Sophomore class of the Niles high school.
    Private funeral services will be held from the house Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in Silver Brook cemetery. Rev. Campfield will officiate.
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Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 11, 1918, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TAKES YOUNG GIRL

    Miss Florence Catherine Bolinger, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, died at her home, 498 St. Joe avenue, at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning, following an illness of a week with influenza which developed into pneumonia.
    The deceased was born in South Bend, Ind., Aug 22, 1901, and moved to his city with her parents, who have since resided here.
    She attended the Niles high school and made scores of friends with her classmates, who are deeply grieved at her sudden death, which comes as a terrible blow not only to her family, but to every one who knew her.
    She is survived by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers, one who is in service overseas.
    Private funeral services will be held from the house Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. W.H. Camfield will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 13, 1918, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Funeral services for Miss Florence Bolinger were conducted this afternoon by Rev. W.H. Camfield from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Bolinger.  Eight high school cadets from the sophomore class of which she was a member acted as pallbearers. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery amid a wealth of beautiful flowers.
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Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 13, 1918, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Miss Florence Bolinger were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, 498 St. Joe avenue.  Rev. W.H. Campfield officiated. Burial occurred in Silver Brook cemetery.