Hollenbeck, Chester J.

Chester J. Hollenbeck
May 1, 1891-Nov. 21, 1961


Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 23, 1961, page 2, col. 4-5, microfilm Niles District Library


Constable C.J. Hollenbeck Dies at Home at Age 70

 

CHESTER J. Hollenbeck, 70, third ward constable since 1942, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday in his home at 1539 Cherry St.

Mr. Hollenbeck, active in civic affairs for many years, was born May 1, 1891, in Brockport, N.Y., and came to Niles from there 30 years ago. He and his wife, the former Ruby Bruce were married here May 1, 1935.

He served on the City Welfare Board from 1947 to 1952, and was still on the Cemetery Board at the time of his death. He was appointed in 1950 to fill an unexpired term.

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HE ALSO was a member of Niles Lodge 95, Fraternal Order of Police, the Southwestern Michigan Law Enforcement Association and an honorary member of the Morris Farms Fire Department.

Survivors include his widow and a son, Benjamin Hollenbeck, Fort Myers. Fla.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Methodist Church of which he had been a member, with the pastor, Dr. Maurice McKean, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends are being received at the Kiger and Halbritter Funeral Home.


Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 24, 1961, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


SERVICES TODAY

Funeral services were held today in the First Methodist Church for Chester J.  Hollenbeck, 70, third ward constable, who died Tuesday at his home on 1539 Cherry St. Among his survivors is a brother, Benjamin Hollenbeck, Fort Myers, Fla., who was incorrectly identified as a son in a previous announcement of the death.