Charles E. Fiske
Nov. 19, 1856-Sept. 2, 1914
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, September 2, 1914, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH CLAIMS HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN
Charles E. Fiske Had Been Ill For Many Months With No Hope for Recovery.
Charles E. Fiske passed away about 6:45 o'clock this morning at his home five miles north of the city after a prolonged illness from a complication of diseases. Mr. Fiske has been ill since last march and little hope for his recovery has been entertained since he was first stricken.
The death of Mr. Fiske removes a well known citizen and one who was highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Although he had been a resident of Niles but a few years he enjoyed a wide acquaintance and the respect of everyone who knew him
Mr. Fiske was born in Colon, Mich., Nov. 19, 1856. For 27 years he was employed in both the express and Pullman service on several railways. He served for 12 years in the express service. A few years ago he came to Niles to reside and two years ago he moved from South fifth street to the farm where his death occurred.
Mr. Fiske and Miss Lottie Demott were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Demott 13 years ago by Rev. C.E. Marvin, then pastor of the Presbyterian church of Niles. They were the parents of twins, a boy, Demott and girl, Isabel. The children are now eight years of age. Besides the widow and the two children, Mr. Demott [sic] is survived by one brother and three sisters. The latter are F.A. Fiske,. . .illegible.. ment, Mrs. A.C. Judd, all of Colon.
The funeral services will be held from the residence Friday morning at 9:30. Rev. R.A. Wright of the Methodist church will conduct the service at the house. Mr. Fiske was a Mason and the committal service at Silver Brook cemetery will be conducted by St. Joseph Valley lodge No. 4.
During Mr. Fiske's long illness his little daughter, Isabel, contracted typhoid fever, but she has recovered from the severe illness. The sympathy of many friends has been extended to the family during the time that the home has been so sadly afflicted.
Niles Daily Sun, Friday, September 4, 1914, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral services for the late C.E. Fiske were conducted from the family residence north of Niles this morning by Rev. R.A. Wright of the Methodist church in the presence of a large gathering of friends and neighbors, many of whom also drove to Niles in the funeral procession to attend the committal service at Silver Brook cemetery. The committal service was in charge of St. Joseph Valley lodge No. 4, F.&A.M. Members of this lodge waited for the funeral procession in front of their hall and headed the procession to the cemetery. The ritualistic service at the grave was read impressively by E. L. Powell. A number of relatives from a distance were here for the funeral services.