Sally Lipp
April 25, 1858-May 13, 1926
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 13, 1926, page 8, col. 3-4, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. SALLY LIPP DIES SUDDENLY
DROPS DEAD THIS MORNING AS SHE BEGINS TO READ LETTER
Death came suddenly this morning about 11:15 to Mrs. Sally Lipp, 58, widow of Joseph Lipp, at her home, 309 N. Fifth street, Mrs. Lipp had been sick with diabetes and other complications for about five months, and since March had been under the care of a nurse. This morning as she sat in a chair and about to read a letter, while apparently feeling better than for several days, she suddenly expired.
The deceased was born in Snyder county, Pennsylvania, on April 25, 1858, and was a daughter of Isaac Weiser. She came to Niles when about 20 years old and had since resided here. She was married in Benton Harbor on November 24, 1893. Mr. Lipp on May 5, 1915, and his death was sudden also. Mrs. Lipp was a charter member of New Century Rebekah lodge,and at the time of her death was the district deputy of the local lodge. She was well known and had numerous relatives in Niles and on Portage Prairie, being connected with the Housewerth, Rough, Beebe, Weiser and Fisher families. She was highly esteemed for many estimable qualities and many mourn her death. Her closest surviving relative is a brother who lives in Snyder county, Pennsylvania. Pending word from him the arrangements for the funeral will not be made.
Mrs. Lipp had been deeply interested in the work of the First Baptist church for a number of years.
Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 14, 1926, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
FUNERAL SATURDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Lipp will be held at the home, 309 N. Fifth street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Walter Osborn will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery. Relatives from Snyder county, Penn., are expected this evening for the services.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 15, 1926, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
FUNERAL FOR MRS. LIPP TODAY
Members of the New Century Rebekah lodge as a mark of respect, attended the funeral services for Mrs. Sally Lipp in a body this afternoon, she having been a charter member of that lodge, and has been active in the lodge until her last illness. Rev. Walter Osborn, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services. Evan Rutter sang. The pallbearers were Leroy Morley, Elmer Jones, Ferdinand Bachman, Walter . .[illegible] . . drews. Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery.