Jack Gephart
June 10, 1835-Oct. 15, 1902
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Thursday, October 16, 1902, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
JACK GEPHART
Well-known Resident Passes Away
Last evening at 7 o'clock, Jack Gephart passed away at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Robert Gephart, aged 67 years. His demise is attributed to heart trouble.
The deceased who was a well-known resident of Niles for several years, was born in Elkhart, Ind. He remained in Elkhart until after he was married, when he moved to Kansas and later settled in Washington Territory. Some eight years ago he returned to Niles and had since resided here.
Of the surviving relatives there are three children, Harry, who is a druggist in Oklahoma; Minnie who is married, and resides in Kansas, and Carl, who also lives in Kansas, also a half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Beardsley of Elkhart, and two aunts, Mesdames Robert Gephart and E. Starkweather, both of this place.
Jack was with the boys in blue when they nobly fought to preserve this glorious union, and it is said of him that he drove the first stage coach that ever passed between here and St. Joseph. He was withal a genial, good-hearted soul, and his many friends will deplore his demise.
Funeral announcement later.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Saturday, October 18, 1902, page 3 col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
The funeral of the late Jack Gephart took place from the residence at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. C.J. Decoux officiating. Interment took place in Silver Brook cemetery.