William E. Champion
Nov. 26, 1858-April 7, 1935
Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 8, 1935, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
WM. E. CHAMPION TAKEN BY DEATH
Brief Illness Proves Fatal to Lifelong Resident of Niles.
William E. Champion, 72 years old, and a lifelong resident of Niles, died early Sunday morning at his home, 51 North State stret[sic]. He had been ill only a few days, having suffered an attack of Pneumonia last Wednesday.
Mr. Champion was born in Niles November 26, 1858. He was a member of the Methodist church and has held many of the more important offices in the church for the last 25 years. He also was a member of the Modern Woodmen. For several years Mr. Champion had been employed by the Michigan Wire Goods company.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maude Champion; two sons, William, a teacher of music in the Ann Arbor . . . [illegible] . . .; one sisters, Miss Ella Champion, . . [illegible] . .; brothers . .[illegible]. .George, Frank and Charles, all of Niles.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, the Rev. Robert E. Meader officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Friends of the family may call at the home before the hour of the funeral.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 9, 1935, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
CHAMPION RITES TODAY
Funeral services for William E. Champion, 51 North State street, who died Sunday after a brief illness of pneumonia, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, the Rev. Robert E. Meader officiating. Pall bearers were Fred emmons, Frank Fulkerson, W.F. Hinkle, Edwin Nevatt, Benjamin Smith and Jerome Pease.