June 12, 1849-February 25, 1915
MRS. THOMAS HOWARD CLAIMED BY DEATH
Had Resided in Niles 34 Years and Was Highly Esteemed
Had Resided in Niles 34 Years and Was Highly Esteemed
Mrs. Florence E. Howard, wife of Thomas Howard, passed away abut 8:30 o'clock this morning at their home, 516 Broadway. Mrs. Howard has been in ill health from Bright's disease for about two years, but her death was quite unexpected inasmuch as she appeared to be about as well as usual for several days and earlier in the week was about the house.
Mrs. Howard was born in Ann Arbor township June 12, 1849. At the age of 16 years she was united in marriage to Mr. Howard at Ann Arbor. Eight children were born to them and they all survive their mother. About 34 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Howard moved to Niles and have since resided here. She has made many friends in Niles by her estimable qualities and her demise is sincerely mourned.
Besides her husband the following children survive her: Bert, Clarence, Percy and Thomas Weston Howard, Mrs. George Claypool, Mrs. C.L. Harrison, Miss Florence and Mrs. Fred Gibson. Mrs. Claypool is in the city from Berrien Springs, Mrs. Gibson and Miss Florence Howard are expected this evening from Chicago and Thomas is expected from Grand Rapids tomorrow. Bert and Clarence will be unable to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Howard was devoted to her home and her husband and children mourn the loss of a splendid wife and mother.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed pending the arrival of the son and daughters of the deceased.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, February 25, 1915, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)