Obituary of Bessie Anton

Bessie Anton, 98, of Niles passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Silverbrook Manor, following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 23, 1908 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Jerry and Francis (Hamerle) Klapp. On July 30, 1927 Bessie married her sweetheart Robert Anton. He preceded her in death in 1999 after 72 years of marriage. A homemaker most of her life, she also enjoyed needlepoint, crafts, gardening, cooking and baking. Bessie was a member of First Baptist Church in Niles and many home economic and Gardening clubs. She loved spending time with her family, friends and her dog Smokey. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister Rose Fricek. Bessie is survived by her son Robert G. (Nancy) Anton of Niles, two grandchildren, Julia Anton (Reynold III) Wiggins of Half Moon Bay, California, Gerald (Pam) Anton of Niles, three great- grandchildren; Amy Marie, Robert G. and Patricia Anton all of Niles, a sister Emily Petranek of Brookfield, Illinois and several nieces. In keeping with her wishes, a private memorial service will be held at Brown Funeral Home, Niles, with Pastor Jim Wing officiating. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.