Sarah E. Truman, 59
Aug. 28, 1891-April 12, 1951
Sarah E. Truman, of rural route six, died at 8 a.m. today in her home after an illness of two years. Her husband, Frank, died on Dec. 19, 1949.
Surviving are three step-daughters, Mrs. Frances Kenton and Mrs. Jane Paquette, of Niles, and Mrs. Josephine Knebel, of South Bend, and a step-son Jack Truman, of Niles. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ida Biller, of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Mayme Kronewitter, of Niles.
Mrs. Truman was born on Aug. 28 1891, in Milford, Ind., and came here from Elkhart 20 years ago.
Friends may call at the residence until noon on Saturday, when the body will be returned to the Pifer funeral home. The Rev. M.D. Elston, pastor of the Church of God, will officiate at the 3 p.m. Saturday service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Silverbrook.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 12, 1951, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)
