The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery, working with the city government of Niles, Michigan, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historic Silverbrook Cemetery.

Monthly Meetings

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery meet the third Thursday each month at 7 p.m. at the Niles Law Enforcement Complex, located at Main St and Silverbrook Ave.

In addition to discussing progress made with our restoration and education projects, we feature a Guest Speaker. Past speakers have given talks about the history of Niles, gravestone restoration, and biographies of leading citizens. Many of our members also have interests in genealogy and local history. Members, nonmembers, and guests are always welcome to attend at no cost.

Meeting Announcements

The Friends of Silverbrook will hold their last meeting in 2024 on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Niles Law Enforcement Complex. As our families and friends are busy through the Hol...

Featured News

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It was a beautiful day on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in our historic cemetery for the annual tour! Thank you for all who joined us and supported this annual event! (If you missed it this year, watch f...

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In May 2024, the office got a facelift with a new front door and paint on the trim!    ...

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After many years of waiting for an improved map, it's finally here!   Many thanks to Zach Holt, City of Niles Dept. of Public Works Assistant Superintendent, and his Autocad skills.  I...

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Our volunteers are all ages!  Pictures taken this year around Silverbrook Cemetery.   ...

Cemetery Office

Cemetery Office

1400 East Main Street
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-8421

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Report Vandalism when you see it!
 

Donations Welcome

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.  Donations are tax deductible.

You may send checks to:

Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery
P.O. Box 215
Niles, MI 49120

Recent Obituaries

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Carol (Bisarek) ThackrayJan. 4, 1933-April 6, 2024 NIles Daily Star, Published 9:46 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2024  Carol Bisarek Thackray was born in Livingston, Wisconsin on Jan. 4, 1933, to Michael...

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Richard Lee Johnson, 55December 2, 1968-March 14, 2024 Published 10:31 pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Richard Lee Johnson, 55, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in South Bend, Indiana. Arrangemen...

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Sharlene Grace MinshallNovember 23, 1936-September 13, 2023 Published on website of SmartCremation.com  https://obits.smartcremation.com/sharlene-minshall Sharlene Grace Minshall, 86, passed awa...

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Richard  Allen LadonskiMar. 11, 1949 ~ Feb. 02, 2024 Published on website of Hoven Funeral Home: Obituary On a day that evokes both sorrow and celebration, we remember Richard Ladonski, a man whose...

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James Lee StoverMarch 30, 1959  -  February 12, 2024 Published on the website for Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services: Obituary James Lee Stover, 64, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 ...

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Louis E.R. Stennis, Jr.July 30, 1928 — February 28, 2024 Published on website of Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home: Obituary Louis Edward Randolph Stennis, Jr., age 95 years of Niles, Michigan; devou...

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