Robert Warner
1849-1896
Niles Weekly Mirror, Wed. April 29, 1896, page 1
Mortuary
Mr. Robert Warner Passed Away Last Wednesday Evening
Mr. Robert Warner died of consumption, at his home in West Niles, at 11 o’clock last Wednesday. He was born in Noble county, Ind. in 1849, and when a small boy removed with his parents to this state, having resided in this city for a number of years. At the age of 27 he married. He leaves two children, Mr. O.V. Warner of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Harry Taylor of this city, and the third, Willie, being drowned five years ago.
As a citizen of this city, Mr. Warner commanded the highest respect of his fellow men, also of those whom he met while following his vocation traveling salesman for a grocery firm. He was a member in good standing of the M.W.A., W.O.W., K. of P. and U.R.K. of P., carrying $6,000 insurance. As he will be sadly missed form the home circle, so will he be from the meetings of his brothers in the fraternal orders, who will ever cherish his memory.
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Last Sad Rites
Funeral of Robert Warner Attended by a Large Concourse of Relatives and Friends
Attended by sorrowing relatives and the brothers of his fraternal societies, the remains of Robert Warner laid to rest Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the U.R., K. of P., The M.W.A., 70 strong, W.O.W., 60 strong, K. of P. and the U.R.K. of P., formed a line on Main street at 1:30 o’clock and, headed by the Niles City band, proceeded to the home of their deceased brother.
After all had viewed the remains, a short funeral service held, and the band had played “Nearer my God to Thee,” the march to the cemetery commenced.
The U.R.K. of P. acted as escort to the funeral car, while three honorary pall bearers, selected from the M.W.A. and W.O.W., marched on either side. The column moved up Broadway, thence South on Ninth street, the band meanwhile playing a funeral dirge. At the grave, the beautiful and impressive service of the U.R., K. of P., was read, the last tribute was paid by the other lodges and Robert Warner was left to rest until the final summons are heard throughout the world, when all shall stand forth.
The relatives were then escorted back to their home, the lodges repairing to their respective rooms.