Mary C. Palmer
April 8, 1868-Nov. 2, 1930
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, November 3, 1930, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. W.G. PALMER, 62, DIES AT LAKE HOME
Passes Away After a Short Illness with a Heart Affliction
Mrs. Mary Palmer, 62, wife of W.G. Palmer, died at their home five miles northeast of Niles, at Barron lake, on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 after about a week of illness with heart disease. She had been a resident of this section practically her entire life having been brought to Michigan by her parents when she she was six months of age. She was born in Kent county, near Milford, New Jersey on April 3, 1868. Her maiden name was Mary Webb. The family home was for many years in the bend of the river section. She was married to Mr. Palmer 42 years ago and had since lived at Barron lake.
Of the three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Palmer two survive with the husband. They are Floyd Palmer of Niles and Mrs. Edward Knauss of Philadelphia who arrived in Niles on Saturday night. Two daughters of Mrs. Mita Means, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer were taken at Mrs. Means' death 14 years ago by their grandparents where one, Mary, still resides and the other is Mrs. Gladys Griffin of of Denver, Colo., who is expected in Niles tomorrow morning. Other surviving relatives are one brother, William Webb of Berrien Springs and two step-sister, Mrs. Anna Mendenhall of Dowagiac and Mrs. Mina Holleger of Edwardsburg, and two grandchildren, Clair and Charles Palmer of Niles.
The Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock in the Methodist church in Niles. The pastor, the Rev. W.W. Slee will officiate. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, November 4, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MRS. PALMER
Funeral services for Mrs. W.G. Palmer will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock in the Methodist church with the Rev. W.W. Slee, officiating. Mrs. Palmer died on Sunday afternoon at her home at Barron lake. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.