John Weaver
April 12, 1875-Sept. 4, 1945
Weaver, Former Niles Resident, Dies Sunday
John Weaver, 70, former resident of Niles who had lived in Dowagiac for the past 14 years, died suddenly Sunday at his home, 106 South Lowe street, following a heart attack. He had spent the day fishing.
Weaver was born in Niles April 12, 1875, the son of Fred and Minnie Miller Weaver. He moved to Dowagiac 14 years ago and was employed by the Max Franklin and Son firm there.
He is survived by his wife, Ida; one son, Edward, Dowagiac; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bachman, Niles and Mrs. Lottie Freeland, Kalamazoo; one brother, Charles, Dowagiac and one grandson.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 today at rhe McLauchlin funeral home, with Rev. Joseph Fox officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1945, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library