Luth, Herman C.

Herman C. Luth
June 14, 1874-Oct. 25, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Friday, October 25, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

    Hermann Luth, who has been in ill health from Bright's disease for about two years, died this morning about 4 o'clock at his home at the corner of Hickory and Ninth streets, aged 44 years.  The immediate cause of death was heart disease resulting from an attack of influenza. He became ill last Wednesday while at his work at the Kawneer plant.
    Mr. Luth had resided in Niles about 12 years, the family coming to Niles from Hancock, Mich.  He is survived by his wife, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Burt of this city, and by seven children who are Bert and Collins, who are in the U.S.navy, the former stationed the Great Lakes Training station, and the latter at present in Washington; Gladys, Verna, Marion, Hari and Mary Rose. He is also survived by three brothers and six sisters.  The son Bert, and a brother and sister are expected this evening to attend the funeral services.
    The services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be private on account of illness of several members of the household.  Rev. E.G. Lewis will officiate.  Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
    The deceased was well known and a highly respected citizen and many mourn his death.
Niles Daily Star, Friday, October 25, 1918, page 1 col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Herman C. Luth, 44 years old, 709 Hickory street, died early this morning after an illness of two years with complication of diseases.
    He is survived by his wife and seven children, Burt and Collins, who are in the navy; Gladys, Verne, Marion, Harl and Ray Rose, residing at home.
    Mr. Luth was born June 14, 1874 in Germany.
    Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the house, Dr. E.G. Lewis to officiate.  Burial will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.

 

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Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. Herman Luth expresses her thanks for the gift of money from the Kawneer management and employes sent her upon the death of her husband and especially appreciates the kindness that prompted it.