Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2011, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott April 4, 2011 ====================================================================== OBITUARY OF HENRY CASTENHOLZ The Muskegon Chronicle March 10, 1923 HENRY CASTENHOLZ CALLED BY DEATH AT LOS ANGELES ---------------------------- Had Been Prominent in Business Circles of Muskegon For Many Years ----------------------------- HIS ILLNESS IS BRIEF ----------------------------------- Passing Causes First Break in Family of Five Brothers and a Sister Henry Castenholz, prominent in business circles here for many years and a member of the firm of Castenholz Bros., died at Los Angeles at 2 a.m. today after a brief illness, death being due to a relapse from an attack of influenza. The news was received in a telegram from Raymond Castenholz to William Castenholz this morning. A message was received here Saturday from Mayor Joseph Castenholz of North Muskegon, giving the first news of the illness of his brother. In a long distance telephone message Sunday he said both Mr. and Mrs. Henry Castenholz were in a critical condition. John Castenholz, chairman of the county road commission, and also a brother of Henry left for California as soon as the first message was received. He will not reach Los Angeles until late today and an effort was being made to communicate with him en route to inform him of his brother's death. Information came yesterday that Henry Castenholz seemed slightly improved, and three specialists who had been attending Mr. Castenholz and his wife hoped he would survive the attack. Was Active in Business Although Henry Castenholz never took as prominent a part in civic matters in Muskegon as other members of his family, he was extremely active in a business way, especially in developing the large real estate holdings in Muskegon. He at times had practically complete charge of the development of the Castenholz properties. With his brothers, Henry Castenholz was connected with the packing house here for many years and through this business had a large acquaintance in various parts of the county. The Henry Castenholz home was at the old homestead, Getty and Dale avenues. Mayor and Mrs. Joseph Castenholz, Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Castenholz, Mrs. Barbara Laughray and Mrs. and Mrs. Raymond Castenholz and families left for California overland early last fall. They operate a large ranch near Los Angeles and have other large property holdings there as well as in Muskegon. Recently Donna, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Castenholz was stricken with scarlet fever at Hollywood. Mrs. Joseph Castenholz is in quarantine with her granddaughter. Then came this illness of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Castenholz. Mrs. Henry Castenholz is still in a critical condition. Will Be Buried Here The body will be brought to Muskegon for burial although naturally no funeral arrangements have been made. William Castenholz was awaiting the arrival of his brother, Joseph, in Los Angeles for information. Henry Castenholz was about 60 years old. He was born in Milwaukee and came to Muskegon more than 50 years ago. Besides the widow, one son, Henry Jr., survives who is with the family in the west. The death marks the first break in the circle of five brothers and one sister, the brothers having been closely associated. The five sons were Joseph, John, Henry, William and Nick. Mrs. Laughray is a sister. -------------------------------------------------------------------- MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF HENRY CASTENHOLZ The funeral service of Henry Castenholz, Muskegon businessman, was held from the Elks temple yesterday afternoon. The simple but impressive services of the Elks lodge of which the deceased was a member, were held. The body was placed in the vault at Greenwood cemetery pending the recovery of the widow, who is seriously ill in Los Angeles. The services were attended by many friends, despite the downpour of rain. ======================================================================