Horner, Charles Edward

Charles Edward Horner
Dec. 11, 1889-Nov. 2, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Charles Horner, a well known Niles young man, died this afternoon at 1:15 o'clock at his home on Howard street, after two weeks' illness with influenza and pneumonia.
    Mr. Horner was born in Niles, Dec. 11, 1889, and had spent his entire life here.  On May 30, 1909, he was married to Miss Mabel Wright of South Bend who, with one daughter, Maxine, aged 4 years, survive him.  Besides his wife and daughter, the young man is survived by his father Reuben Horner, and by six sisters and two brothers.  The sisters and brothers are Mrs. Margaret Hipshier, Mrs. Elizabeth Bidwell, Mrs. Emma Worvey, Mrs. Ruby Felhauer, Miss Claudine Horner, Everett and Clarence Horner, all of Niles, and Mrs. Lucille Deditch of Laporte. His mother died on Sept. 24, 1915.
    The young man had been employed at the Kawneer and was a faithful, energetic employe and popular with his fellow workmen as well as with a wide circle of friends throughout the city who mourn his death.
    Fraternally he was identified with the Niles camp, M.W.A.
    The funeral arrangements were not made today.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    The death of Charles Horner, which occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, Howard street, after a two weeks illness with pneumonia, came as a shock to his many friends in this city.
    Deceased was born Dec. 11, 1889 in this city and was married to Miss Mable Wright of South Bend, May 30, 1909.
    Besides his wife and daughter, Maxine, he is survived by his father, Reuben Horner, and six sisters and two brothers, all of this city.  Mr. Horner's mother passed away three years ago.
    Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 4, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Private funeral services for Charles Edward Horner were held Tuesday afternoon from the residence, 510 Howard street. Rev. Saffran conducted the services. Many beautiful flowers were an evidence of the high esteem in which the young man was held.  Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. Reverend and Mrs. Saffran sang at the committal service.

    Private funeral services for the late Charles Horner will be conducted from the residence, 510 Howard street, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. Paul Saffran, pastor of St. John's church, will officiate. Interment will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.