William Burge
Dec. 22, 1861-March 21, 1944
William Burge, 82, Ill two days, dies
One of Niles older residents William E. Burge, 82, died in his home at 436 North Fifteenth Street this morning at 4:45 after an illness of two days.
Born in Darke County, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1861. He had lived most of his life in Niles. He was a carpenter.
Surviving are three sons, Kenneth and Earl Burge of Niles and Pfc. Lauris Burge, Langley Field, VA.; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hayes, Niles; a sister, Mrs. Millie Albright; and a brother, Wesley Burge, both of Niles. His wife died Jan. 27, 1943.
Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 2 Friday afternoon by the Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
2nd obit:
William Burge, 82, whose wife was a sister of Mrs. Bertha Robinson of Berrien Springs, died at his home in Niles at 4:45 o’clock Tuesday morning after an illness of two days.
Mrs. Burge was a carpenter by trade and although born in Ohio, had spent most of his life in Niles.
Surviving are three sons, Kenneth and Earl Burge of Niles and Pfc. Lauris Burge, Langley Field, VA; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hayes, Niles; a sister, Mrs. Millie Albright, and a brother, Wesley Burge, both of Niles. His wife died Jan. 27,1943.
Funeral service will be held at the Pifer Funeral Home at two o’clock Friday afternoon with the Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook cemetery.
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