Iron River Reporter
Feb 27 1974
Iron River MI

Charles Lake, Phelps, former Iron River resident, perished in a fire that
destroyed his home January 24, Mr. Lake was a disabled iron miner born in
Finland December 25, 1890.  Coroner Archie Storm reported the probable
cause of death was from a faulty oil burner that may have exploded when
he tried to light it.  The fire was discovered when a man from the area
was returning from work. The Phelps fire department was called, but when
they arrived the entire home was in flames.  Mr. Lake was preceded in
death by his wife. It is believed that he has two sisters and a brother
in Finland.  Burial was in the Phelps cemetery with private services.