Charles S. Cranson
Feb. 2, 1848-Dec. 1, 1917
Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, December 1, 1917, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH TODAY OF CHAS. CRANSON
Death Occurs After a Few Days' Illness with Pneumonia;
Funeral Services Will Be Held on Monday
Charles Cranson, a well known and highly respected resident of Niles died this morning at 1:30 o'clock at his home on East Oak street, after about a week's illness with pneumonia.
The deceased was 68 years of age. He was born in New York state, but came to Michigan when very young. He was married to Mrs. Emma Conrad Whitmore in Niles about 25 years ago. Two sons were born to them, Lester Cranson; who is in training at Fort Sill, Okla., and Leon Cranson, who resides at home. The former and also Earl Whitmore, a son of Mrs. Cranson by a former marriage, are in the city on account of their father's death.
Besides the widow and sons, Mr. Cranson is survived by two brothers, George Cranson of Niles and Arthur Cranson, who resides south of the city. Their only sister, Mrs. Elmer Butts, died a few weeks ago as the result of an automobile accident.
The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, December 1, 1917, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
CHARLES CRANSTON DIED THIS MORNING
Charles Cranston, for the past 60 years, a resident of Niles, died at his home, East Oak street, at 1 o'clock this morning after a week's illness from pneumonia.
Deceased, who was born in New York state 68 years ago, came to Michigan when a small boy. Twenty five or more years ago he was married to Miss Emma Conrad, and unto this marriage two sons, Lester and Leon Cranston, both residents of Niles, were born.
Besides his wife is is survived by the two sons and two brothers, George and Arthur Cranston of this city. A sister, Mrs. Elmer Butts, died a few weeks ago as the result of an auto accident.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W.H. Phelps officiating, with burial in Silverbrook cemetery.