Margaret Ballard (Corkhill)
Sept. 6, 1872-Sept. 28, 1935
Niles Daily Star, Monday, September 30, 1935, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library
FUNERAL TUESDAY FOR MRS. BALLARD
Rites for Niles Woman to Be Held at Ralph Ballard Apple Farm
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ballard, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Forrest McCollum in Ferndale, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Ralph Ballard home on the Chicago road.
Mrs. Ballard who was planning to return to her home here at 122 South Third street, was stricken with paralysis about a week ago. She had spent the summer at her daughter's home.
Mrs. Ballard was born in Galva, Ill., Sept. 6, 1872. As a child of 10 years, she went with her parents to Colorado, where the family lived in several pioneer towns. Her maiden name was Margaret Corkhill. She was married in 1890 at Montrose, Colo., to Fred Ballard, who died about two years ago.
After her marriage, Mrs. Ballard moved to Berwyn, Ill , where most of her married life was spent. She came to Niles in 1932.
Three daughters survive: Mrs. McCollum, of Ferndale; Mrs. John Grosenberg and Mrs. Robert Barker, of Chicago. A son, Edward M. Ballard, died many years ago. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. H.E. Wilkinson, of California.
The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate at the services Tuesday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.