April 11, 1859-Sept. 3, 1941
C. LINSENMIER, 82, CLAIMED BY DEATH
Charles Linsenmier, 82, lifelong resident of Niles community, died Wednesday afternoon at 3:15 at his home on M-40. He had been ill several years.
Mr. Linsenmier was born April 11, 1859, in Niles and had lived 46 years in the home where he died. He was the son of William and Fredericka Linsenmier. He was a farmer by occupation.
On July 22, 1885, he was married in Niles to Matilda Ranft, who preceded him in death. He was one of a family of nine children. Two brothers, Fred Linsenmier, Buchanan, and Albert Linsenmier, South Bend, and a sister, Mrs. Ida Nieb, Niles, survive.
Mr. Linsenmier also is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Weller, and a granddaughter, Miss Allene Weller, at home. A son, Arthur, died several years ago.
Friends may call at the home on M-40 where funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. Theo Eisen. Burial will be in Silverbrook.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Thursday, September 4, 1941, page 2 col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library)