Margaret Callahan
Jan. 1, 1903-May 23, 1945
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 24, 1945, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Callahan Dies Wednesday
Mrs. Margaret Callahan, 42, of 1446 Sheridan avenue, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday in her home after four months of illness.
She was born in Dubuque, Ia , on Jan. 1, 1903, and came to Niles from LaPorte, Ind. 20 years ago.
Surviving are her husband, Clem; a daughter, Thelma Callahan, in training at Cook county hospital, Chicago; a son, Richard Callahan, at home and a grandchild.
Another son, S. Sgt. William J. Callahan, was killed in action in Belgium on Jan. 16, 1945. Mrs. Callahan was a member of Mothers of World War II.
Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral home where the Rev. L. George Beacock will officiate at services at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 25, 1945, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
Conduct Rites Saturday for Mrs. Callahan, 42
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Callahan, 442, of 1448 Sheridan avenue, will be conducted at 2 pm. Saturday in the Pifer funeral home by the Rev. L. George Beacock. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Mrs. Callahan died Wednesday afternoon in her home.
Survivors are her husband, Clem; a daughter, Thelma Callahan, Chicago; a son, Richard Callahan, at home; a grandchild; two brothers, Clarence Oswald, Niles, and Donald Oswald, with the Army in Germany, and three sisters, Mrs. Howard Adams, Mrs. George Hirsch and Mrs. Theo Ewert, all of Dubuque, Ia.