John August Reum
June 16, 1876-Aug. 3, 1936
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, August 4, 1936, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library
JOHN AUGUST REUM DIES MONDAY NIGHT
Long Illness Ends in Death for Man Born in Niles 60 Years Ago
John August Reum, who was born in Niles 60 years ago, died Monday night at 9:30 in the home where he had lived all his life, at 602 Cass street.
Failing health five years ago made it necessary for him to discontinue his work at the National-Standard where he had been employed for 16 years. His illness became serious about three years ago.
Mr. Reum was born in Niles June 16, 1878. He was married in 1900 to Miss Rose Kline, also of Niles, who survives him. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Paul Malone, and Miss Wavel Reum, Niles, and six sons, Clifford, Herbert, Donald, Carl, Leo and John, all of Niles; also one brother, Christopher and a sister, Mrs. Caroline Keegstra, both of Grand Rapids.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Price and Kiger chapel. Miss Wavel Reum, daughter, is in Alabama on a vacation trip. Definite arrangements await word from her.
The Rev. Theo Eisen will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 5, 1936, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Niles News In Brief: SONS ARE PALLBEARERS
The six sons of Mr. and Mrs. John August Reum acted as pallbearers this afternoon at the funeral of their father. Services were held at 2:30 o'clock in the Price & Kiger chapel, the Rev. Theo Eisen officiating. Miss Wavel Reum, who was visiting friends in Alabama, arrived in Niles today.