John C. Squiers
July 1, 1880-June 19, 1945
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 20, 1945, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
Former Resident of Niles Dies at Home in Mason
A former resident of Niles, John C. Squiers, 64, died at his home in Mason, Mich., and will be buried here in Silverbrook cemetery with a graveside military service Friday afternoon.
Squiers was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Walter Wright, of 903 North Third street and left here about 30 years ago after having been employed at Dean's drug store. He had retired at the time of his death.
In addition to a son, John, a lieutenant in the Navy he is survived by four daughters and his widow.
The funeral party is expected to arrive here about 2 Friday afternoon when a prayer service at the grave will be conducted by the rev. Theo Eisen and the military rites by Spanish-American war veterans, of which he was a member.