The Adrian Daily Telegram
Adrian, Michigan
3 January, 1944

Brother Dies in Decatur --

    Harry Gilliland of University Avenue has received word of the death New Year’s Eve of his brother Fred Gilliland in Decatur, Ill. He had been in failing health for some time but death was unexpected. He is survived by his widow Sybil and one son Eugene of Decatur and his brother Harry Gilliland of Adrian. He was the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gilliland of Adrian and spent his boyhood in Adrian. The funeral was held this afternoon.

-- transcription by Kate Maynard