Mrs. Edward (Frances M. Allen) LaPierre
1849-1918
Mrs. Frances M. LaPierre, one of Niles' most beloved citizens, died at her home, 310 Cedar street, this morning at 1:30 o'clock after an illness covering a period of about a year.
All of her life Mrs. LaPierre had resided in this city. Born and raised here, she was married and died in the place of her nativity. She was a splendid [illegible] womanhood, quiet and unassuming and the possessor of the sterling qualities, which claimed for her a host of friends.
Deceased was born in this city July 9, 1849 and in the early seventies was married to Mr. LaPierre who died several years ago. She was the mother of Guy M. LaPierre, of Battle Creek who with Mrs. Caroline Allen, her mother, and Charles J. Allen, brother, both of this city, survive.
Mrs. LaPierre's maiden name was Frances M. Allen, and her mother, who is 87 years of age, still resides in the home in which her daughter lived and died. Deceased was an active member of the Trinity Episcopal church and the funeral services will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Harold Holt officiating, with burial in Silver Brook cemetery. (Source: Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 12, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)