Wurz, Herman

Herman Wurz
Oct. 15, 1877*-Dec. 22, 1919

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1919, page 1, microfilm Niles District Library


    The death of Hermann[sic] Wurz, which occurred last evening at 9 o'clock at his home, 1402 north Fifth street, brought sadness in a large circle of friends who had hoped that he might yet be successful in his brave fight for health. Mr. Wurz had been in ill health for about two years but was able to be about.  In October, Mr. and Mrs. Wurz left for Arizona, but not receiving the expected benefit to his health they returned to Niles three weeks later, and he had since steadily declined until the end came.
    Mr. Wurz was born in Niles 39 years ago.  He grew to young manhood here, attending the Niles public schols[sic].  At an early age he entered the employe of the Michigan Central railway company and for several years prior to his death he was employed as a switchman for the company.  He was a member of the Switchman's Union.
    Mr. Wurz is survived by his wife, who was formerly Louise Shipperly of NIles, by one son, Ray Wurz and by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Fred Bachman, Mrs. Rudolph Guideman, Mrs. Charles Meyers, Harry Wurz and Henry Korman.
    Mr. Wurz was highly esteemed and his death has plunged many friends in sorrow.
    The funeral arrangements have not been completed but the services will probably be held on Friday. Rev. P. G. Saffran will officiate.  Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Friday, Dec. 26, 1919, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Herman Wurz were held this afternoon from the residence on north Fifth street.  Rev. P.G. Saffran conducted the services.  Burial occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.

*Note re date of birth: Cemetery records and death record give date of birth as Oct. 15, 1877; however, death record also gives age as 39 y 2m 7d--consistent with date in obituary-- which would result in date of birth as Oct. 15, 1880.