Espey, William

William Espey
Sept. 6, 1856-Nov. 30, 1914

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 30, 1914; page 2, col. 3, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton

The body of Will Espey was brought to Niles today and is at Paul Skalla’s undertaking rooms.  He passed away last evening from general debility.  Mrs. Jack Korwin of Niles is a sister of the deceased and John Espey a brother, also Mrs. Tom Kaley of Freeport, Kan., a sister and Walter Espey of Vandalla, a brother survive.

Robert and Arthur Espey of Kalamazoo are sons.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed, although they will be held from the undertaking rooms and internment will be made in Silverbrook Cemetery some time tomorrow.

Note: DOB/DOD from Michigan Death Record

 Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 30, 1914; page 4, col. 3, microfilm, Niles District Library

Arrangements have been changed relative to funeral services for Will Espey and instead of being held from Paul Skalla's undertaking rooms as stated elsewhere in this issue, they will be held from the home of his brother, John Espey, 599 St. Joseph avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, W.F. Putnam officiating and interment at Silver Brook cemetery.