James Deditch
Dec. 31, 1848-April 15, 1918
Niles Daily Sun, Monday, April 15, 1918, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library
JAMES DEDITCH, A WELL KNOWN FARMER, DEAD
Was Born in Bohemia, 69 Years Ago—Funeral Wednesday
James Deditch, a well known and highly respected resident of this section , died about midnight last night at his farm home about two and a half miles southeast of Niles on the Edwardsburg road, after about three months' illness with heart disease.
He was 69 years of age.
Mr. Deditch was born in Bohemia. When he was about 16 years of age, he came to America and located in Chicago. Forty0two years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Tickles of Joliet, Ill., who survives him. Of the 11 children born to them, six survive their father as follows: John and Joseph Deditch of Laporte, Frank and Henry Deditch at home, Mrs. F.R. Wilcox of South Bend and Mrs. James Gamble of Cottage Hill, about 10 miles west of Niles. One brother, John Deditch, of Chicago, and nine grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Deditch has lived on the farm where his death occurred about 14 years, going to Cass county from Terre Coupee prairie. He has always engaged in farming.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Rev. A.W. Lyons will officiate. Interment will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 15, 1918, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
JAS. DEDITCH, WELL KNOWN FARMER, DIED THIS MORNING
James Deditch, a well known farmer residing three miles southwest of this city, died at his home early this morning. Deceased was born in Bohemia, Pilzen county, December 31, 1848, and came to America when he was 16 years of age and . .. [illegible].
Eleven years after he had been n this country, he was married to Miss Mary Kickles, of Joliet Ill., and unto this union 11 children were born, four of whom died in infancy, and one at the age of 21.
Deceased is survived beside his wife by six children, Joseph and John Deditch, Laporte, Ind., Frank and Henry Deditch at home, Mrs. T.R. Wilcox, South Bend, and Mrs. James Gamber of Cottage Hill. Nine grandchildren and a Chicago brother of Mr. Deditch also survive.
The funeral will be held from the farm home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Lyons officiating, with interment in the Silver Brook cemetery.