George Lauterbach
Nov. 14, 1846-July 13, 1911
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 13, 1911, page 1, col. 3. microfilm Niles District Library
GEORGE LAUTERBACH
A Well Known Citizen Passed Away Today
George Lauterbach, a highly respected resident of Niles, passed away this morning at 7:101 o'clock at his home 610 north Fourth street.
While Mr. Lauterbach has been a sufferer since last December from a tumor of the stomach and his case was considered hopeless his death was sudden in a sense as he had been up and about until last Tuesday when he became unconscious and did not rally again.
Mr. Lauterbach's illness baffled the skill of physicians from the first and although he consulted specialists both in Ann Arbor and in Chicago they were unable to help him.
Mr. Lauterbach was 65 years of age having been born in Germany, Nov. 14, 1846. When he was six months old he left Germany with his parents for America, his father who was an eminent musician having secured an engagement in New York City. While enroute, however, the father became sick and died and was buried at sea.
Mr. Lauterbach's mother remarried but died when the subject of this sketch was eight years old. After living with his grandfather in Canada until he was nineteen he came to Niles and had since resided here.
Thirty-eight years ago he was married here to Miss Mary Krantz, who survives him. Four children were born to them, one of whom, Artie, died a number of years ago.
The surviving children are William Lauterbach of Rankin, Ill.; Mrs. Burton Berry, Chicago ane Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Highland Park, Ill.
Mesdames Berry and Hamilton were here when their father passed away and their brother will arrive this evening.
Mr. Lauterbach has held a position with the Michigan Central railroad company as railroad carpenter for the past 20 years. He was a valued employe and was highly esteemed in railroad circles as well as in the community in general
Local Michigan Central officials will act as pallbearers at the funeral which will occur Saturday afternoon from the late residence at 3:30 o'clock.
Rev. W.R. Yonker of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Lauterbach has been a faithful member for a number of years, will officiate.
Mr. Lauterbach was a member of the New Era Lodge and was formerly a member of the A.O.U.W. here.