November 6, 1863-February 22, 1925
Edward Curtis, 57, Passes Away After Long Illness
Edward Curtis, 57, died Sunday morning at 4:40 o'clock at his home, 597 Michigan street, after eight weeks of illness with heart disease and other complications.
Mr. Curtis was a son of the late John J. and Lucinda Curtis. He was born in Niles, November 6, 1863, at 504 Cass street, the homestead, where his parents lived for 50 years. He had, with the exception of a few years, spent his entire life in Niles. He was married to Leona Hill, of Niles, in 1800. She died April 27, 1924. On November 10, he was married to Elizobeth[sic] Blanchard, who survives him.
Besides the widow, there are two brothers, Ellsworth Curtis of Niles and William Curtis of Chicago, Mrs. Freda Harrod of Detroit, Aney[sic] Belle Curtis Woods, Niles, one son, Herman Curtis of Grand Rapids, three grandchildren and an uncle, G.O. Curtis of South Bend, to mourn his loss.
He was a twin brother of Mrs. Harrod. Besides the relatives a large circle of friends mourn his loss.
The deceased was a member of St. Joseph lodge No. 51, Knights of Pythias (colored), of South Bend.
The funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Byrd of South Bend will officiate.. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery. Friends may view the body any time after today.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 23, 1925, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)