Obituaries

We now have over 7,000 obituaries collected about the interred here at Silverbrook Cemetery.

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Cohen, Blanche (Webber)

Mrs. Blanche (Webber) Cohen
January 23, 1890-November 5, 1918


Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, November 5, 1918, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH REMOVES AGED AND YOUNG
Many Homes are Plunged in Sorrow by Grim Reaper's Toll--Influenza Caused Several of the Deaths

Mrs. Blanche Cohen

    Friends of Mrs. Blanche Webber Cohen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Webber of State street, west Niles, were shocked to hear of her death, which occurred during last night at a Kalamazoo hospital, after a brief illness with pneumonia, followng influenza. Her parents were in attendance upon her when the end came.
    Mrs. Cohen was born in Niles 32 years ago. She grew to young womanhood here and was well known and popular with many friends. For several years she has made her home in Kalamazoo.
    Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, three brothers and one sister, who are Clarence and William Webber and Mrs. Roy Scott, all of Kalamazoo, and Clyde Webber of Niles.
    The body will be brought to Niles and the funeral announcement will be made later.
    Several of the relatives in Kalamazoo are ill with influenza and the conditon of Mr. West, a brother-in-law of the deceased, is critical.
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Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    The services for Mrs. Blanche Webber Cohen, whose body was brought to Niles today from Kalamazoo will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Webber, in west Niles. Rev. Lewis will officiate. Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 5, 1918, page 1, col. 2,  microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. BLANCHE COHEN DIED IN KALAMAZOO

    Mrs. Blanche Cohen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Webber of 105 State street, this city, went to Kalamazoo about three weeks ago, called by the serious illness of her sister-in-law, Mrs. William Webber, Jr.
    Three of the Webber families who reside in Kalamazoo are more or less afflicted with Spanish influenza, as follows: Mrs. Roy West, Clarence Webber, and Wiiliam Webber, Jr. There are several children in these families.  Mrs. Cohen, as nurse, was overcome  with the malady over a week ago and her case at once became alarming to such an extent that the parents hurried to the bedside.  Mrs. Cohen died last night, aged about 28 years.  She was born in Niles.  Her death is much regretted by many friends.
    Besides the parents are survived three brothers and one sisters, as follows: William and Clarence of Kalamazoo; and Clyde of Niles; also Mrs. Roy West of Kalamazoo.
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Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 5, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Cohen, who died in Kalamazoo will be held from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Webber, 105 State street tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Cohen, who died in Kalamazoo will be held from the home of her parents, Mr.and Mrs. William Webber, 105 State street tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

Trimble, Rollin Judson

Rollin Judson Trimble
Dec. 25, 1860-Nov. 8, 1918


Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 9, 1918, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

ROLLIN TRIMBLE DEAD AT BERRIEN SPRINGS
Body Will be Brought to Niles on Monday for Burial.

Rollin Judgson Trimble, aged 58 years, died Friday, at his home near Berrien Springs after an illiness with influenza and pneumonia.
    Mr. Trimble was born in Darke county, Ohio, Dec 25, 1860. He had been a resident of Beriren county for over 39 years . He was highly respected throughout the  community and his death is mourned by many friends.
    The deceased is survived by a widow, one son, Edgar Trimble, of Niles and by five grandchildren: Olga, Frank, Bort[sic], Dick and Bonnie; also by one sister, Mrs. John Weaver, of Niles and by one half brother, William Folherth, of Berrien Springs.
    The funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence in Berrien Springs. The body will be brought to Niles for burial in Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 9, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

ROLLIN TRIMBLE DIED YESTERDAY

    Rollin Judson Trimble, residing near Berrien Springs died yesterday of influenza and pneumonia.
    He was born in Darke county, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1860.
    Deceased is survived by his wife and son, Edgar Trimble of this city; one sister, Mrs. John W. Weaver of Niles; one half brother, Wm. Folkerth of Berrien Springs; also five grandchildren, Olga, Frank, Dick, Bert, and Bonnie.
    Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock form this home. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
    Mr. Trimble was well known throughout this community and his death will be mourned by many friends.

Clatterbuck, Effie

Miss Effie Clatterbuck
January 27, 1885-November 7, 1918


Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, November 7, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

MISS CLATTERBUCK VICTIM PNEUMONIA
Deceased Was One of Family of 10 Children, Four of Whom Are in Service

    Miss Effie Clatterbuck, aged 33 years, died this morning about 6:30 o'clock at the home of her mother, Mrs. Clatterbuck, on Parkway, after a brief illness with influenza and pneumonia.
    The young woman was born in Ohio but this city has been the home of the family for several years.  Miss Clatterbuck was one of a family of 10 children, all of whom survive their sister. Of her five brothers, three--Glenn, Carl and Charles--are in France and another, Harlan, recently transferred from Maine, is now in camp at Newport, R.I.  The latter may come home for the funeral services and complete arrangements have not been made, pending work frrom him, although the services will probably be held on Saturday. Besides her mother and the brothers in service, Miss Clatterbuck is survived by a brother, Raymond, at home, and by four sisters--Mrs. Wright of Alexander, O., Mesdames John Trimble and Andrew Stiles, both of Niles, and by another sister.
    Prior to her illness Miss Clatterbuck was employed at the French Paper mill. She was popular with many friends who mourn her death.
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Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 7, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

PNEUMONIA PROVES FATAL TO MISS CLATTERBUCK

    This morning at 6:30 o'clock Miss Effie Clatterbuck died at her home, 398 Parkway, having suffered with influenza and pneumonia for the past two weeks.
    January 27, 1885 Miss Clatterbuck was born in Ohio. She was the daughter of Mrs. Hanna E. Clatterbuck, who moved here from Ohio eight years ago.  The father passed away ten years ago. Up to the time of her illness Miss Clatterbuck was an employe of the French Paper Co.
    Besides her mother she is survived by five brothers and four sisters.
    Miss Clatterbuck was well-liked and popular with a wide circle of friends who are grieved at her passing.
    Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 9, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Miss Effie Clatterbvuck will be held Sunday afternoon at the home of her mother on Parkway. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 11, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Miss Effie Clatterbuck were held yesterday from the home of her mother, Mrs. Hanna Clatterbuck.  Rev. Lyons officiated.  Interment occurred in Silver Brook cemetery.

Bolinger, Florence Catherine

Miss Florence Catherine Bolinger
Aug. 22, 1901-November 10, 1918


Niles Daily Sun, Monday, November 11, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TOLL IS HEAVY
Four Deaths of which Pneumonia
 Caused Three in Niles
 on Saturday and Sunday,
Bring Sadness to Many

Miss Florence Bolinger

    Florence Catherine Bolinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, 498 St. Joseph avenue, died Sunday morning at 1:30 o'clock, following a week's illness of influenza and pneumonia.
    She is survived by her parents, Mr.and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, two sisters and three brothers, one who is in service overseas.
    She was born in South Bend Aug. 22, 1901.
    Many friends mourn her untimely death.  Miss Bolinger was a member of the Sophomore class of the Niles high school.
    Private funeral services will be held from the house Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in Silver Brook cemetery. Rev. Campfield will officiate.
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Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 11, 1918, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TAKES YOUNG GIRL

    Miss Florence Catherine Bolinger, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, died at her home, 498 St. Joe avenue, at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning, following an illness of a week with influenza which developed into pneumonia.
    The deceased was born in South Bend, Ind., Aug 22, 1901, and moved to his city with her parents, who have since resided here.
    She attended the Niles high school and made scores of friends with her classmates, who are deeply grieved at her sudden death, which comes as a terrible blow not only to her family, but to every one who knew her.
    She is survived by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers, one who is in service overseas.
    Private funeral services will be held from the house Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. W.H. Camfield will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 13, 1918, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Funeral services for Miss Florence Bolinger were conducted this afternoon by Rev. W.H. Camfield from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Bolinger.  Eight high school cadets from the sophomore class of which she was a member acted as pallbearers. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery amid a wealth of beautiful flowers.
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Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 13, 1918, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Miss Florence Bolinger were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bolinger, 498 St. Joe avenue.  Rev. W.H. Campfield officiated. Burial occurred in Silver Brook cemetery.

Bolinger, Flora T.

Mrs. F.S. (Flora T.) Bolinger
July 3, 1892-November 7, 1918


Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 7, 1918, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. F. S. BOLINGER DIES IN SO. BEND

    Mrs. Flora T. Bolinger, 26 years old, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Rose, 118 East Donald street, South Bend, following a week's illness of pneumonia.
    Mrs. Bollinger was born in South Bend July 3, 1892, and was married on April 19, 1909, to F.S. Bolinger of this city.
    Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Eva May, who is seriously ill with influenza at the  home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Bolinger, 498 St. Joseph avenue, this city, also her mother, one sister and three brothers.
    Funeral arrangements will be made later.
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Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, November 7, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. Flora T. Bolinger, 26 years of age, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Rose, in South Bend.  Eva May Bollinger of Niles is a daughter of the deceased.

Horner, Charles Edward

Charles Edward Horner
Dec. 11, 1889-Nov. 2, 1918


Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TODAY OF CHARLES HORNER

    Charles Horner, a well known Niles young man, died this afternoon at 1:15 o'clock at his home on Howard street, after two weeks' illness with influenza and pneumonia.
    Mr. Horner was born in Niles, Dec. 11, 1889, and had spent his entire life here.  On May 30, 1909, he was married to Miss Mabel Wright of South Bend who, with one daughter, Maxine, aged 4 years, survive him.  Besides his wife and daughter, the young man is survived by his father Reuben Horner, and by six sisters and two brothers.  The sisters and brothers are Mrs. Margaret Hipshier, Mrs. Elizabeth Bidwell, Mrs. Emma Worvey, Mrs. Ruby Felhauer, Miss Claudine Horner, Everett and Clarence Horner, all of Niles, and Mrs. Lucille Deditch of Laporte. His mother died on Sept. 24, 1915.
    The young man had been employed at the Kawneer and was a faithful, energetic employe and popular with his fellow workmen as well as with a wide circle of friends throughout the city who mourn his death.
    Fraternally he was identified with the Niles camp, M.W.A.
    The funeral arrangements were not made today.
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Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

WELL KNOWN YOUNG MAN DIES OF PNEUMONIA

    The death of Charles Horner, which occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, Howard street, after a two weeks illness with pneumonia, came as a shock to his many friends in this city.
    Deceased was born Dec. 11, 1889 in this city and was married to Miss Mable Wright of South Bend, May 30, 1909.
    Besides his wife and daughter, Maxine, he is survived by his father, Reuben Horner, and six sisters and two brothers, all of this city.  Mr. Horner's mother passed away three years ago.
    Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 4, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Private funeral services for Charles Edward Horner were held Tuesday afternoon from the residence, 510 Howard street. Rev. Saffran conducted the services. Many beautiful flowers were an evidence of the high esteem in which the young man was held.  Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. Reverend and Mrs. Saffran sang at the committal service.
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Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 4, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Private funeral services for the late Charles Horner will be conducted from the residence, 510 Howard street, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. Paul Saffran, pastor of St. John's church, will officiate. Interment will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.

Montgomery, Elizabeth (Keith)

Elizabeth Montgomery
Aug. 7, 1870 - Feb. 25, 1958

 Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 26, 1958. page 2, col. 4


Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery, 87, of 726 North Fourth Street, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday in Pawating Hospital here where she had been a patient since Feb. 6.  She had been in poor health for some time. 

Mrs. Montgomery was born Aug. 7, 1870 in Princeton, Ind., and came to this community three years ago from Chicago to make her home.  Surviving are:  three daughters, Mrs. Bess Williamson, of Niles, Mrs. Florence Gerulas, of Glendora, Calif., and Mrs. Mabel Wilcox, of Chicago; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pifer Funeral Home here with the Rev. L. George Beacock, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home.”

(Family member added additional note: "As a note of interest, her parents were Francis Marion Throne and Harriet Keith.  She was married to Hugh Montgomery on 4 July 1889 in Gibson County, Indiana.")