Eliza Jane Obier
Jan. 21, 1837-Feb. 26, 1899
Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, March 1, 1899, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Death of Mrs. Obier
From Monday's Star.
Mrs. Eliza Jane Obier, wife of Th. S. Obier, passed peacefully away early Sunday morning. She was 62 years, one month and three days of age and had been an invalid for the past three years. Her demise is attributed to senile paralysis.
Mrs. Obier was a pioneer resident of this vicinity, having come here with her husband 29 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Obier upon their arrival in Michigan first settled in Milton township, near Smith's chapel. Later on they removed to Barron Lake where they resided until a few years ago when they again moved to this city.
The deceased was born in Delaware and was married in the state 45 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, eight of whom, together with her husband, survive her.
The children are all here with the single exception of one son who could not be located.
Those who were in attendance at the funeral were as follows: John, of Chicago; William, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Samuel, of Toledo; Mrs. Chas. Golden, of Chicago; Mrs. Fred Osler, of this city and Fred and Florence, also of this place.
Note: Michigan Death Record/obituary/cemetery records spell name as Obier; the gravemarker for Mrs. Obier and her husband read Obear.