John A. Hess
August 13, 1857-June 8, 1924
Death Claims Well Known Citizen.
John A. Hess, 903 N. Fifth St., died about midnight last evening (June 8, 1924) after a prolonged illness with heart disease.
Mr. Hess was born in Waterloo, Canada, August 13, 1857. He moved to Niles from a farm near Buchanan about 15 years ago and had since resided her. After coming to Niles be successfully engaged in the carpenter business.
Mr. Hess is survived by four brothers, George, William, Charles and Henry all of Buchanan and by three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Eisele, Niles, Mrs. Lizzie Adams, Michigan City, Mrs. Carrie Boyle of Niles.
The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home. Rev. H. T. Scherer, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of which Mrs. Hess was a member, will officiate. Burial will take place in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Mrs. Hess whose maiden name was Catherine Pfeil died eight months ago. Since that time Mrs. Hess niece, Mrs. Edward Hahn and her husband, have made their home with Mr. Hess. Mr. Hess was a highly esteemed citizen and many mourn his death.
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