Strome, Noah

Noah Strome
Dec. 2, 1844-March 17, 1919


Niles Daily Sun, Monday, March 17, 1919, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

NOAH STROME DIES, AGED 75

Had Resided in Niles or Vicinity for 15 years--Funeral Today

 

Noah Strome, a highly respected resident of this section for about 15 years, died Sunday morning about 2:20 o'clock at his home, 504 South Fifth street, after an illness from complication of diseases which culminated in Bright's disease., his illness having been of more than two years' duration.

The funeral services were held this afternoon from the residence, Dr. E.G. Lewis fo the Methodist church conducted the services. Burial occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.

Mr. Strome was 75 years old last December. He was born in Pennsylvania. He was married at Sturgis 52 years ago to Mary C. Heiss who survives him. Besides the widow, Mr. Strome is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Denora Rheinhardt of Indianapolis and Mrs. Cora Brohman, wife of Edward Brohman, residing north of Niles; also by one brother, Peter Strome, of Vicksburg, Mich., and by one sister, Mrs. Ella Gammett, of Chicago.

The deceased was a farmer by occupation and had resided on a farm north of Niles on the Sumnerville road for about 15 years, until his health prevented him from engaging in farming actively, and he sold the farm and purchased the home on South Fifth street, and came to Niles to reside about a year ago.

Among those from out of the city who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rhinehardt of Indianapolis and Peter Strome of Vicksburg.


Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 17, 1919, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NOAH STROME DIES AT AGE OF SEVENTY-FIVE

 

Following an illness which has confined him to his home in 504 South Fifth street for more than a year, Noah Strome, aged 75, died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock.  Death was due to complications.

Deceased was born Dec. 2, 1844, in Vicksburg. A years ago he moved to Niles from Sumnerville, where he had made his home for 15 years.

Besides the widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. D.A. Rhinehardt of Indianapolis and Mrs. Edward Brohman of Berrien Springs; one brother, Peter Strome of Vicksburg and one sister, Mrs. Emma Gallet, Chicago; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Dr. E.G. Lewis officiated.  Interment occurred in Silver Brook cemetery.