Phil Capling's obituary, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

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Phil Capling
Funeral services for Philip J Capling, 43, who died in Hubbard hosp 
Mon of a heart ailment after a long illness, were held Thurs 
afternoon in the William T Collon Funeral home. Rev Manson H Lowe, 
pastor of the Presbyterian ch, officiated. Burial was in Colfax 
cemetery. Surviving Mr Capling are his widow, the former Lenore 
Burns, 2 daughters, Mary Ellen and Suzanne, and 2 sons, Philip and 
Peter; his father, Alfred Capling, his grandmother, Mrs Mary Ellen 
Kappler, and a brother William A Capling, all of Bad Axe and a sister, 
Mrs Vera Lanstrum of Portland OR.  Born in Bad Axe, April 21, 1903, 
Mr Capling lived in Bad Axe all hi life. For a number of years he had
been employed by the Detroit Edison company. Quiet and unassuming "Phil" 
as he was know to his friends, was popular among his associates. He was 
fond of hunting and other outdoor sports. He had apparent perfect health 
until a few years ago when he contracted a heart ailment which became 
steadily worse.

Philip Capling
Funeral services were held today from the William T Collon funeral home 
for Philip Capling, 43, who died Mon in Hubbard Mem Hosp after an illness 
of nearly 2 years. Mr Capling was born April 14, 1903 in Bad Axe. He is 
survived by his widow, Lenore, 2 daughters, Mary Ellen and Suzanne, and 2 
sons, Philip and Peter; his father, Alfred Capling, his grandmother, Mrs 
Mary Ellen Kappler, and a brother, William A Capling, all of Bad Axe and 
a sister, Mrs Vera Lanstrum, Portland OR. Mr Capling was an employee of 
the Detroit Edison Co. Service was conducted by Rev Mansion H Lowe, 
pastor of the First Presbyterian ch. Burial was in Colfax cemetery.

Huron Tribune
Date unknown