Harry Hilzley, Jr. (1924-1933)
- Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hilzley, Monday, December 1, 1924, a son.
The following unidentified newspaper article, hand-dated Dec. 14, 1933, comes from a family history, compiled by Ernest J. Fredregill, entitled An Old Album of Interest to Ritters, Livingstons, Hilzleys and Islers:
YOUNG LAD PASSES AWAY AT EAST CHICAGO
Lowell friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hilzley of East Chicago were grieved last Thursday when they learned that their oldest son, Harry Jr., had passed away at St. Catherine hospital in that city after an illness of four days following an operation for appendicitis.Harry Jr. was born in Lowell December 1, 1924, and at the time of his death was 9 years and 6 days of age. He was a student at the McKinley school in East Chicago and was a very popular lad among his playmates and many friends who sincerely mourn his untimely death.
Short services were held at the home at 5113 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, Sunday at 12:30, after which the remains were brought to Lowell where services were conducted by Rev. Bolden, pastor of the East Chicago Christian church, assisted by Rev. J.E. Poer, pastor of the Lowell Christian church, at the Weaver & Son funeral home. Interment was made in the Lowell cemetery in charge of Weaver & Son.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hilzley; one brother, Dean; two sisters, Harriet and Dorothy; his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hilzley and N.E. Clark; and many other relatives and friends.
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