Russell Woodruff
Feb. 29, 1892-June 29, 1930
Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 30, 1930, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
RUSSELL WOODRUFF, 38, FORMER RAILMAN, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Russell Woodruff, 38, 1022 Lake street, died about 5 o’clock on Sunday morning at his home after about three years of illness. Mr. Woodruff was born in Bay City on Feb. 29, 1892. He came to Niles 19 years ago and until three years ago was employed by the Michigan Central railroad company. He was a switchman until eight years ago when he met with an accident while at work and mangled one foot in such a manner that amputation of part of the leg was necessary. When he was able to work again he was in the crew dispatcher’s office.
Mr. Woodruff was married in Niles on April 25, 1912 to Minnie Knott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Knott who live on Lake street. She survives her husband as do four children and one brother, Walter Woodruff of South Bend. The children, all at home are William, Walter, Anna Louise, and Robert, the latter aged seven years.
The deceased was a member of the Niles Lodge of Eagles.
The funeral services will be held in the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 1, 1930, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL RUSSELL WOODRUFF
Funeral services for Russell Woodruff who died on Suday morning were conducted this afternoon in the home, 1122 Lake street, by the Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery.