Gertrude Sheldon
Nov. 2, 1863-Feb. 19, 1934
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 20, 1934, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. George Sheldon Dies; Funeral Friday
Word was received Monday of the death at Morgan Park, Ill., of Mrs. George H. Sheldon of Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Sheldon, who was widely known here, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Harriet Bacon of Niles.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. F.H. Crosley, Evanston, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Blanchard, and Mrs. Rusten Carrier, Morgan Park; a son, George Sheldon Jr., Mount Vernon, N.Y., and a nephew, Frederick Crosley Jr.
The deceased spent her childhood and young womanhood in Niles and had many friends in this district.
Funeral services will be in Morgan Park Friday morning. A short service will be held here at 2 o'clock at Silverbrook cemetery where interment will be made.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 21, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
SHELDON BURIAL HERE
The body of Mrs. George Sheldon, who died at Morgan Park, Ill., will be brought to Niles for burial in Silverbrook cemetery Friday afternoon. Short services will be held at the grave at 2 o'clock.
Note: DOB from Illinois Deaths