Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Williams, Verne November 16, 1907
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Lake Odessa Times Thurs. November 21, 1907

DROWNED AT LAKE CITY
Verne Williams went Through Ice

BODY BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Verne Williams, a former Lake Odessa boy and well known here, was drowned at 
Lake City Saturday while skating on two-inch ice which gave way with him and his 
companion Will Dassamer. Several others were in the party and hurried to bring a 
boat to the relief, but as the boats had to break their way through the ice it 
was impossible to reach the spot in time to save Williams, who became exhausted 
and went down.

It will be remembered that the Williams family formerly lived in the east end of 
town, moving from here about five years ago. Verne was the oldest boy and was a 
young man of good habits, well liked by his associates.

Deceased was about 24 years of age and leaves a wife. He carried $1,000 in the 
Woodmen.

The body was brought here Tuesday night and the funeral was held from the U.B. 
church yesterday afternoon.

Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem.#5-639

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