Starkweather, Helen (Johnson)

Obituaries

Helen Johnson Starkweather
1887-June 29, 1921

MRS. STARKWEATHER DIES IN GOSHEN, IND.

Wife of Dr. Roy Starkweather Had Long Been Ill--Body Will be Brought to Niles for Burial

Mrs. Helen Johnson Starkweather, wife of Dr. Roy Starkweather, the latter a son of Frank Starkweather, died last evening at 11 o'clock at her home in Goshen after a prolonged illness from a complication of disease.  Mrs. Starkweather was 33 years of age. She was born in South Bend and had practically spent her entire life there until she was married to Dr. Stakweather in Atlantic City, 10 years ago. Doctor and Mrs. Starkweather had no children. Besides the husband, Mrs. Starkweather is survived by her mother, four sisters and two brothers.

Mrs. Starkweather had frequently visisted in Niles. Her lovable disposition won for her many friends who deeply mourn her death.

Private funeral services will be held in Goshen tomorrow afternoon. The body will be brought to Niles for burial in the Starkweather lot in accordance with the expressed wish of the deceased.


Niles Daily Star-Sun, Thursday, June 30, 1921, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library