Hoag, Ivoe Briggs
Ivoe Briggs Hoag, 74, of Rural Route three, died early today at his home following extended illness of eight years.Hoag was born July 20, 1874 in Buchanan and had lived all of his life in the Niles area. He came to Niles from South Bend in 1909 and farmed for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Niles Elks lodge.He is survived by three children, William Kieth and Fred of Niles and Mrs. Virginia Wright of Buchanan, His wife, Ruby preceded him in death some time ago.Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Pifer Funeral home with the Rev. h. L. Nicholson, of the Trinity Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Until the funeral hour the body will lie in state at the Pifer Funeral Home.