Simeon O. Johnston
Aug. 30, 1891-July 10, 1976
Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 12, 1976, page 10, col. 1-2, microfilm Niles District Library
NILES-- Simeon O. Johnston, 84, 819 N. 13th St., died Saturday at 11:30 p.m. at the Paul Stephan Nursing Home after an extended illness.
A retired structural steel draftsman for Canadian Bridge Co., he was born Aug. 30, 1891 in Highland, Kan. He moved to the area from Phoenix, Arix. [sic] in 1962 and has been a resident since.
He was married May 24, 1924 in Windsor, Ont. to Maude R. Ross, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Miss Miriam M. Johnston of Niles.
Graveside rites will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery, the Rev. Karen S. Slager of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemtery.
Friends may call after 2 p.m today at the Halbritter Funeral Home.