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A Sudden Death

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Parent Issue
Day
3
Month
February
Year
1899
Copyright
Public Domain
Obituary
OCR Text

A SUDDEN DEATH.

Fred Helwich Died of Apoplexy Suddenly

The death of Fred Helwich, of Detroit, from apoplexy at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Helwich Allmendinger, of Kingsley st. , came suddenly on Tuesday afternoon. He had been visiting here for the past fonr weeks and intended remaining a month longer. He was in his usual good spirits yesterday, and was singing and playing with his grandchildren. He all at once complained of feeling very faint. His daughter sprung to his side and caught him in her arms. as he expired. This occurred at 2:30 o'clook. He was 68 years old and born in Prussia. He has four sons residing in Detroit, and one daughter. Mrs. Henry Allmendinger, of this city, surviving him. His wife died four years ago. He formerly resided in Detroit, where lie and his wife kept a boarding house. He had a very large acquaintance among the prominent politicians of Detroit. He was of a very happy disposition and always cheerful in the company of his friends. He was devoted to his grandchildren and never felt in better spirits than when surrounded by the little folks. His sons were notified of the death of their father and two arrived last evening. The remains will be taken to Detroit on the evening train.