Grand Rapids Herald, April 25, 1920

David Heileman, eighty-four, died Friday at his home, 866 Springfield N. W. He was born in Württemberg, Germany, January 21, 1836, coming to the United States at the age of seventeen, enlisting as a private, Company K, Seventh Kansas Cavalry, serving three years. In 1867, he married Caroline Roberts, who died November 1911. Surviving are two sons, David Junior and Fred J., both of this city, also a daughter, Mrs. Othella Blend, of Wright Township. Funeral services will be held Monday at two o’clock at the residence with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Coopersville Observer, Lamont— Word was received here of the death of David Heileman, Friday, April 23. Mr. Heileman was formerly of this place.

(Family name also spelled Heilemann)