Cora Delia (Warner) Starkweather
Oct. 9, 1863-July 10, 1916
Niles Daily Sun, Monday, July 10, 1916, page 4, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. F. STARKWEATHER PASSED AWAY TODAY
Many Mourn Death of Much-beloved Lady
A beautiful life was brought to a peaceful close this morning at 11:30 o'clock when Mrs. Cora Starkweather, wife of Frank Starkweather, Berrien county road commissioner, passed away at their home north of the city after a prolonged illness from cancer and Bright's disease. While she had long been ill it was not until last Friday that the marked changed for the worse came and since that day her life had been despaired of. The long illness and suffering has been patiently borne, the same unselfish devotion to her family which had always characterized her home life, having been manifested to the end.
Cora Delia Warner was born in Slaterville, N.Y., Oct. 9, 1863, the daughter of Rev. Francis M. and Mary A Cannon Warner. She was married to Frank Starkweather at Lodi, N.Y., Jan. 17, 1882. They came to Niles directly after their marriage. Four children were born to them, Roy Lincoln., Clinton J., Evan Warner and Doris Starkweather. Besides the husband two of the children survive., Dr. Roy Starkweather of Goshen, and Miss Doris, who is at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Frank Mason of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Mary Avery of Rochester, N.Y.; John Warner of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Evan Lombard of Cape Elizabeth, Me.; and Charles Warner of Buffalo.
With the relatives, many friends mourn Mrs. Starkweather's death, her ready sympathy and other splendid qualities have won her a warm place in their hearts. In the neighborhood especially she will be sadly missed.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be private.
Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, July 11, 1916, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
The funeral services for Mrs. Frank Starkweather will not be private as was stated yesterday and all friends may attend. The services will be held at 2 o'clock from the house. Rev. R.A. Wright of the Methodist church will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, July 12, 1916, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral services for Mrs. Starkweather were held this afternoon from the residence north of the city. Rev. R.A. Wright of the Methodist church conducted the services. The remains were laid to rest at Silver Brook cemetery in this city. Automobiles were exclusively used for the funeral procession and an auto hearse conveyed the remains. A large concourse of friends were in attendance at the last sad rites for the much beloved lady, about 25 cars being in the procession.