Schnick, Lena (Mutz)

Lena (Mutz) Schnick
1885-Jan. 2, 1919

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, January 2, 1919, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

FORMER NILES YOUNG WOMAN DIED TODAY
Mrs. Henry Schnick, Daughter of Mr.a nd Mrs. Herman Mutzof Niles, Succumbs at Michigan City

Mrs. Henry Schnick, formerly Miss Lena Mutz of this city, passed away at michigan City at the early hour of 3:20 o'clock this morning, at the age of 33 years.  Her death followed a prolonged illness with a complication of diseases.

The deceased is survived by her husband, three small children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mutz, of Niles and the following brothers and sisters: August Mutz and Mrs. William Fedore of Niles, Rudolph and Mrs. Arthur Burt of Sturgis.

Mrs. Schnick's mother was called to Michigan City on Tuesday and was at the bedside of her daughter when she passed away.  Mrs. Schnick was well known in Niles where she was born and where she grew to young womanhood, and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends who extend their sympathy to the relatives in their sorrow.

The funeral services will be held at Michigan City Sunday afternoon. Burial will occur there.[sic]

 

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 4, 1919, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral servcies for Mrs. Henry Schnick, who died at her home in Michigan City will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mutz, Sycamore street, and at 2:30 o'clock from St. JOhn's church. Rev. F. Saffran will officiate.

 

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, January 6, 1919, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MRS. SCHNICK SUNDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Schnick were held Sunday afternoon from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mutz, and from St John's church. Rev. Saffran conducted the services in the presence of a large gathering of the friends of the young woman.  Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. The body was brought to Niles Saturday evening accompanid by the parents, the husband and three little children of the deceasd.

Among those from out of the city who attended the services were Henry Schnick and children, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schnick, Paul and Arney Schnick, Mrs. Matilda Schnick, mother of Henry Schnick; Mr. and Mrs. Kapeishka, Mrs. Walgos and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Westfall, Mrs. Carl Westfall, all of Michigan City, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. R. Mutz and Mr. and Mrs. A. Burt and children of Sturgis, Mich.; Mrs George Schock and daughter Hilda of Bristol, Ind.