Holland City News, June 8, 1900

The death of William McFall, one of the old residents of this section, occurred yesterday afternoon at his home on the Grand Haven Road, about 4 miles north of the city. His age was 62 years, and he had been ill for some time. He is survived by six children. Mr. McFall was a member of Co. I, 25^th Michigan Infantry, having enlisted at this place in ‘62. He was also a member of the Van Raalte Post, G. A. R., and the funeral will be held under the auspices of that body. It will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M. E. Church. Rev. J. T. Bergen will preach the funeral sermon. Members of the G. A. R., preceded by a martial band, will escort the body to its resting place in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.