Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Humphreys, Charles 1927
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Ionia County News, 2 Aug 1927

Well Known Ionia Man Is Summoned By Sudden Death
Charles Humphreys, 80, Had Been Ill Only Hour; Held Funeral Wednesday

Charles Humphreys, 80, well known and highly respected citizen of this city, a
life-long resident of Ionia county, passed away suddenly at his home, 704 West
Washington street, Monday morning at 5 o’clock, following an illness of only one
hour.

Mr. Humphreys an employe of the Ypsilanti Reed Furniture company for the past 12
years, worked hard all day Saturday and was in fine spirits on Sunday, in
apparent good health.  About 4 o’clock Monday morning he was taken ill and
complained to a daughter, who administered medical aid, but he was summoned an
hour following.

He was born in Sebewa township and at one time resided at Portland, but most of
his life was spent in this city.  He had a host of friends and was active in the
SS. Peter & Paul church, the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name society.

He is survived by five children, Miss Maude Humphreys of Ionia; Mrs. Agnes
Schafer of Ionia; John Humphreys of Cedar Springs, Iowa; Eugene Humphreys of
Ionia and Mrs. Floy O’dell, Kalamazoo.

[Transcriber's Note:  There is a notation on the obituary card that he was
buried in Mr. Olivet Cemetery.]


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