Coons, Charles A. 1861-1940

Charles A. Coons
Aug. 10, 1861-Nov. 25, 1940

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, November 25, 1940, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Charles A. Coons, Life Resident of Niles Area, Dies

Charles A. Coons, who had been in failing health for many months, died early today. He was 79 years old and had lived in or near Niles all his life.

Mr. Coons was born in Mason township Aug. 10, 1861. He was married 57 years ago to Miss Jessie Pullman, who died several years ago.

Surviving are two sons and two daughters—Ralph, Niles; Clyde, South Bend; Mrs. Gladys Young, Niles; and Mrs. Marie Green, Coldwater. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Clara E. Shafer, Elkhart.

Services will be in the Price and Kiger chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2, the Rev. Floyd Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Friends may call the funeral home prior to the hour of the funeral.