Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Riley, John 1918
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Portland Observer, 15 Oct 1918

John Riley Dead At Custer
Another Portland Boy Gone – Another Gold Star for This Community.

John Riley died at Camp Custer early Friday morning, having been ill with the
prevailing epidemic several days.  His mother and sister, who live at Deerfield,
were with him when he passed away.  Miss Irma Ruessman, a Portland friend, went to
Custer Friday.  The remains were taken to Deerfield for interment.

Mr. Riley came to this vicinity three years ago to work on the Celia Hitchcock farm.
 He next took a position at Hotel Divine and at the time he was drafted was working
for Howard St. Johns.  He was well thought of wherever he worked.  He was 23 years
old.

Burt Huizenga, of Sebewa, has also been ill with influenza, at Camp Custer. 
Saturday he was reported as being slightly better.


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