Bessie Anton
Aug. 23, 1908 -- Aug. 16, 2007
NILES -- Bessie (Klapp) Anton, 98, of Niles passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2007, in Silverbrook Manor, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on August 23, 1908, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Jerry and Francis (Hamerle) Klapp.
On July 30, 1927, Bessie married her sweetheart Robert Anton. He preceded her in death in 1999 after 72 years of marriage.
A homemaker most of her life, she also enjoyed needlepoint, crafts, gardening, cooking and baking. Bessie was a member of First Baptist Church in Niles and many home economic and Gardening clubs. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Smokey.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister Rose Fricek.
Bessie is survived by her son, Robert G. (Nancy) Anton of Niles; two grandchildren, Julia Anton (Reynold III) Wiggins of Half Moon Bay, California and Gerald (Pam) Anton of Niles; three great-grandchildren, Amy Marie, Robert G. and Patricia Anton all of Niles; a sister, Emily Petranek of Brookfield, Illinois; and several nieces.
In keeping with her wishes, a private memorial service will be held in Brown Funeral Home, Niles, with Pastor Jim Wing officiating. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bessie's memory to First Baptist Church, 1446 E. Main Street, Niles, Michigan 49120.
Condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Niles.
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