Henry Korman
November 10, 1842-April 19, 1919
Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, April 21, 1919, page 1
DEATH TAKES HENRY KORMAN
Well Known Pioneer Resident Passes Away Peacefully After Lingering Illness
Henry Korman, well known and respected pioneer resident of Niles passed peacefully away about 12 o'clock last Saturday nigh after a lingering illness with heart disease, aged 76 years.
Mr. Korman was born in Germany and had been a resident of Niles and vicinity for half a century. For many years he followed agricultural pursuits. For about five years he served as a member of the police department, having received his first appointment at the hands of ex-Mayer J.E. French.
Mr. Korman's wife passed away about two years ago. He leaves six children, Hermann Korman, Henry and Harry Wurz, Mrs. Fred Bachman, Mrs. Charles Myers and Mrs. Rudolf Guideman.
Fraternally Mr. Korman was identified with the German Workingmen's association and the Maccabees.
The funeral services will be conducted at the home of Harry Wurz, 1430 North Fifth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. P.G. Saffran officiating. Interment will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.
The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, April 21, 1919, page 1
HENRY KORMAN DIED LAST MIDNIGHT
By the death of Henry Korman, one of the oldest and best known resident has been taken from the community. Mr. Korman passed away Sunday at midnight after being confined to his bed three days with heart trouble.
Deceased was 76 years of age and had lived in Niles 50 years. He was born in Germany Nov. 10, 1842.
For several years Mr. Korman was a member of the police force and wile working in this capacity he make many lasting friends.
The children who survive are Henry, Herman and Harry. Mrs. Fred Bachman and Mrs. Charles Meyers and Mrs. Rudolph Geideman, all of this city; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockhurst, of Missouri; one brother, Bernard Korman, of Kendalville, Kansas. Mr. Korman passed away two years ago in June.
Mr. Korman was a member of the Maccabees and German Working man societies. The funeral will be held from the residence, 1430 north Fifth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Paul Saffran will officiate. Burial at Silver Brook cemetery.