Anna Zechlin (Miller)
Oct. 24, 1859-July 15, 1922
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, July 15, 1922, page 6, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH CLAIMS TWO CITIZENS
Mrs. Mary Burt, mother of Charles Burt, chief of the Niles fire department, and Mrs. Anna Zechlin, mother of George Zechlin, assistant chief of the Niles fire department, died this morning at their respective homes.
Mrs. Mary Burt
Mrs. Mary E. Burt was born in mid-ocean while her parents were enroute from Germany to the United States to make their home. Her maiden name was Mary E. Michael. She was married to Stewart Burt, deceased, on May 25, 1872.
Mrs. Burt is survived by nine children, who are: Martin J. Burt of Pasadena, Calif., Frank E. Burt and Charles F. Burt of Niles, Mrs. Viola E. Hesen and Mrs. Edna L. Cobourn of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Bessie M. Moore of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Neola A. Marston of Auburn, Ind., Mrs. Eva Scott and Mrs. Myrtle Clark of Niles, and by the following sisters and brothers who are Mrs. Frank Rush and Mrs. A. Petcher of Bremen, Ind., and George Michael of the state of Washington.
Mrs. Burt was highly esteemed in Niles as a good neighbor, a kind and loyal friend and many beside the immediate relatives deeply mourn her death.
The funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the house. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Zechlin
After a patiently borne illness of more than 15 months' duration Mrs. Anna Zechlin, widow of Albert Zechlin, died this morning at 6 o'clock at her home, 204 North Thirteenth street. Mrs. Zechlin was a sufferer from a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Zechlin's maiden name was Anna Miller. She was born in Germany, October 24, 1859. When a child of about three years of age she came to Niles with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Faultine Miller who are well remembered here. Thirty-one years ago Mr.and Mrs. Zechlin were married in Niles. Mr. Zechlin died about 17 years ago. Of the four children born to them, all survive their mother. They are George Zechlin, assistant fire chief; Frank, Earl and Eli, all of Niles. Two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Weaver and Mrs. Eli Leach and one brother, Lewis Miller, all of Niles, also survive and Mrs. John Visel of this city is a half sister of the deceased.
The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. Rev. P.G. Saffran, pastor of St. John's church, of which Mrs. Zechlin was a faithful and consistent member, will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
Mrs. Zechlin was a highly respected resident of Niles and her death brings sorrow to a large circle of friends. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of St. John's church, active in its work and will be sadly missed in that organization.