Ream, Michael

Michael Ream
June 13, 1840-December 9, 1913

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, December 9, 1913, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library


Michael Ream, aged 74 years, died this morning about 4:30 o'clock at his home, No. 2 Marmont street.  He was been slightly indisposed for about a week, but took to his bed only on Sunday.
    Mr. Ream had been a resident of Niles for over 50 years.  He was born in Germany.  For a number of years he was employed by the Michigan Central railway company, but was injured while so employed and was afterward incapacitated for heavy labor.
    Mrs. Ream has been dead about 18 years.  Mr. Ream is survived by five children who are Mrs. Julius Reichert of Muskegon, Mrs. Bernard Stein of Adrian and Mrs. William Schrumpf, Ernest and Carl Ream of Niles.
    The funeral arrangements have not been made pending word from the daughters as to their ability to be present.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 9, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


    Michael Ream, a resident of Niles 50 years, residing a greater portion of the time at one place, No. 2 Marmount street, on the flats, died this morning at 4:30 o'clock.  He was born in Germany and came to America when 20 years of age. First in Niles he followed the occupations of baker and tailor, and later was employed by the Michigan Central, being permanently injured 40 years ago while operating a snow plow, his face being mutilated and body badly bruised.
    Mr. Ream has ever been a good citizen, was well thought of and had many friends. The wife died 18 years ago.  The children are Ernest and Carl of Niles; Mrs. Will Schrumpf of Niles; Mrs. Julius Reichert of Muskegon and Mrs. Amelia Stines of Adrian; also one brother and a sister, Henry Ream and Mrs. Jacob Weiser, both of this city.
    Funeral services will occur from the house, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.