Clara C. Sterner
June 4, 1856-Oct. 28, 1929
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, October 29, 1929, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. CLARA STERNER DIES AT CHERRY STREET
Passes Away After Long Illness at Family Home for 30 Years
Mrs. Clara Sterner, 69, wife of George Sterner died last evening about 9:15 at 527 Cherry street their home for almost 30 years. Mrs. sterner had been in ill health for several years but her condition had been criticcal[sic] from a complication of dieseases[sic] for the last six weeks.
Mrs. Sterner's maiden name was Clara C. Stewart. She was born near Dover, Delaware, on June 4, 1856, a daughter of Ames and Louisa Ellen Stewart. About 60- years ago, Mr. Stewart moved his family to Niles and both and his wife continued to reside here until their deaths. Mrs. Sterner was one of four children born to them. One of these, James, died five years ago. Mrs. Sterner was maried[sic] twice, her first husband having been Charles Bachman who died in 1897. Three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Bachman preceded their mother in death. One of them, a son, met a tragic death having been shot while hunting. On June 21, 1900 Mrs. Bachman was married to George Sterner who survives her. Besides her husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Conrad Shaffer, of South Bend and one brother, Amos Stewart, of Niles. Claude Stewart, of Niles and Gertrude Mary Stewart Ley, of South Bend, are nephew and neice[sic] of the deceased.
Mrs. Sterner was a member of Trinity Episcopal church, and the guilds of that church, the Rev. . .Chidester, will conduct . .services tomorrow at . . . o'clock in the home. .made in Silver B . . [the corner of the page is folded over when the page was microfilmed so some words are partially covered.]
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, October 30, 1929, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MRS. GEO STERNER
Funeral services for Mrs. George Sterner were conducted by the Rev. W. Keith Chidester at the home 527 Cherry street, this afternoon. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery. Among those from out of the city who attended the services were Mrs. Meda Bachman Bristol, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Shaffer and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adamson, of South Bend.