John Herkimer
Died March 31, 1906

John Herkimer, residing five miles southwest of the city, died this morning at 5 o’clock at his home. The deceased was about 42 years of age and died from chronic valvular heart trouble, with which he has suffered for several months.

He leaves a wife and two children, besides a sister, Mrs. James Thomson, residing west of Niles; a brother, Dr. C.R. Herkimer of Dowagiac, and a mother, Mrs. J. Herkimer, who resided with him. The deceased was born here and has always lived in this vicinity. The funeral will take place from the house Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. C.E. Marvin of the Presbyterian church officiating. The body will like in state all day Tuesday. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Sat. March 31, 1906, page 3, col. 3)