Walter Simmons
Jan. 5, 1892*-Aug. 25, 1935
Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 26, 1935, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
Veteran Succumbs After Long Illness
Walter Simmons, 44, a veteran of the World war who servied in the United States navy, died Sunday in the Hines veterans' hospital in Chicago. His body will be brought to the Price and Kiger funeral home late this afternoon.
Mr. Simmons had been in the hospital for the last four months. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Simpson . .[illegible].
Funeral services will be held Wednesday . .at the Price and Kiger funeral home, the Rev. Theo Laesch officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 28, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Niles News in Brief: SIMMONS FUNERAL TODAY
Services for Walter Simmons, 44, World war veteran, who died Sunday in the Hines' veterans' hospital in Chicago, were held at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the Price and Kiger funeral home. The Rev. Theo Laesch officiated, and burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.
*DOB from Illinois Death records @FamilySearch.org