Cornelia Kellar
1822-May 16, 1897
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI) Monday, May 17, 1897, page 2 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH RECORD
Saturday and Sunday Increased the Number.
TWO OLD RESIDENTS GONE.
Mrs. John Kellar and Miss Mary Brown Leave Their Earthly Homes.
For nearly two weeks past the deaths in this vicinity has been unincreased by a single demise but Saturday and yesterday the grim reaper again begun his work.
Miss Mary Brown, for over 50 years a resident of Niles and about 74 years of age, passed away Sunday morning at 11:25 at the home of George Ells on north Third street. Miss Brown was a sister of Attorney James Brown, now a sainted memory, and had a wide acquaintance. Although she had attained a ripe old age, her many warm friends mourn her departure. Congestive chills caused her death. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow from the home of George Ells. Rev. J.G. Lowrie will officiate. Burial in Silver Brook cemetery.
Mrs. John Kellar, one of Niles' aged and respected ladies died at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon from dropsy. She leaves an aged and sorrowing husband and two sons, Jacob and William. She was 75 years of age. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. L. Grosenbaugh at the late residence in West Niles, at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Burial in Silver Brook cemetery.