Gibson, Fred

Fred Gibson
Nov. 27, 1877-March 1, 1928

 

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 2, 1928, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

 

FRED GIBSON DIES IN CHICAGO

 

The body of Fred Gibson will be brought to Niles this evening form Chicago and will be taken the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms. The funeral services will probably be held on Sunday afternoon although complete arrangements will not be made until after Mrs. Gibson arrives in Niles. Mr. Gibson formerly lived in Niles for a number of years having been a printer in the employe of the Niles Daily Star. He came to Niles in 1904. He was married to Miss Elsie Howard, a daughter of the late Thomas Howard, who survived him, and also by one son, John. Mrs. Gibson and her son will accompany the body to Niles and they will be at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mabel Harrison, 815 Cherry street. Mr. Gibson had been in ill health since last January from a complication of diseases. He was 50 years of age.

 

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 3, 1928, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Fred Gibson will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms. Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian chruch will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.