John Roberts
Jan. 17, 1881-Nov. 23, 1954
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 24, 1954, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
John Roberts, 73, of 1914 Lawton street, died at home at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after a six-year illness.
A retired farmer, he was born in Newburg Township, Cass County, Jan. 17, 1881. He came to Niles from Vandalia six years ago.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Zesta Roberts; a son, Fred Roberts, and a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Peebles, both of Niles; three grandchildren and a brother, William Roberts of Niles.
Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home where the Rev. L.George Beacock will conduct services at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.