Rosanna B. Collins
Jan. 20, 1858-March 1, 1934
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, March 1, 1934, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Michael Collins Succumbs at Hospital
Mrs. Michael Collins, 76, 601 North Fifth street, mother of Fire Chief C. S. Collins, died at 9:20 o'clock this morning in Pawating hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins, who were married in Little Rock, Ark., June 11, 1877, have lived in Niles for the past 57 years. Mrs. Collins was born in Nottinghamshire, England, on Jan. 20, 1858 and came to the United States with her parents when she was five years old.
Besides her husband and son, the deceased is also survived by four other children, Malcolm Collins, Mrs. C.A. Shepherd, Willard Collins, all of Niles; and Mrs. Leroy True, New York City; a brother, Willard Bircumshay, Salt Lake city, Utah; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Gertrude Scofield, Niles, preceded her in death five years ago.
Although funeral services will be held Saturday, complete arrangements have not been made.
Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 3, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
COLLINS RITES SATURDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Michael Collins, 501 North Fifth street, who died in Pawating hospital Thursday morning, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian church. The services will be in charge of the Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.