Wedel, Bessie 1882-1945

Bessie Wedel
March 30, 1882-Jan. 8, 1945

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, January 9, 1945, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles Daily Star

Mrs. Bessie Wedel, 63, Dies Tuesday; Funeral Friday

Ms. Bessie Wedel, 63, of 1611 North Eleventh street, died Tuesday at Quick's convalescent home after an illness of two years. Born in Niles March 30, 1882, she spent her entire lifetime here.

She married William F. Wedel Oct. 8, 1899, who survives. Also Surviving are two children, Mrs. George Thurston and Gerald B. Wedel, both of Niles, and four grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Kiger funeral home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Theo Eisen will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Mrs. Wedel was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church.