Obituaries

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

The obituaries are transcribed by the volunteers of the Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery from various sources.  If you see an opportunity for an addition or a correction, please email our obituary editor at obits@friendsofsilverbrook.org.

Anderson, Edward E.

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Edward E. Anderson
March 28, 1889-Nov. 11, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 12, 1929, page 1, col.7, microfilm Niles District Library

EDW. E. ANDERSON,NILES MERCHANT, HAS STROKE ON WAY HOME

Owner of Stationery Store on Main St. Dies on Way to Hospital

 

Stricken with a heart attack as he was walking on Main street Edward E. Anderson, 49, 742 Oak street, a Niles merchant, died before the ambulance called reached Pawating hospital.  Mr. Anderson had remained at his store until about 6:30o'clock and then had started home accompanied by two of his little children, Edward and Arlene.  When near Third and Main street, he complained of feeling ill and suddenly collapsed on the sidewalk.  An ambulance was called and Mr. Anderson was place in it but before the ambulance reached the hospital Mr. Anderson was dead.  The body is now at the Rutherford Funeral home.

Mr. Anderson had been in business in Niles for three and one half years, conducting an office supply and novelty store under the name of Andy's Stop and Shop.  He came to Niles from Milwaukee.

Mr. Anderson was born in Chicago on March 28, 1889, He was married in that city to Miss Ellen Tholland, of Chicago, who survives him.

Besides the widow he is survived by six children, Edward, Arlene, Evelyn, Carl, Arthur and Ruth, the latter aged three, by his mother and by three brothers and three sisters.  Mr. Anderson's mother reached Niles from Chicago early this morning in response to a message sent her of her son's death, but until other relatives signify when they will be in Niles the funeral plans will not be completed.  Mr. Anderson had long been in ill health from heart disease and his condition had caused grave concern to his family. His mother was considering moving to Niles in order to be near her son on account of his ill health.

The deceased was a member of the Niles lodge of Elks.


Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 13, 1929, page 4, col.1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL EDWARD E. ANDERSON

 

Funeral services for Edward E. Anderson, Niles merchant, who was stricken with a fatal attack of heart disease while on Main street on Monday evening, will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the Rutherford Funeral home. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery. Relatives of the deceased from a distance are expected in Niles Thursday evening.


Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 14, 1929, page 4, col.1, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL E.E. ANDERSON

 

Brothers of E.E. Anderson are expected in Niles this evening, also other relatives for the funeral services which will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 in the Rutheford[sic] Funeral home. The Rev. G.W. Simon will officiate. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.

 

Vinnedge, Robert A.

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Victor A. Vinnedge
Sept. 19, 1944-July 4, 1972

Robert A. Vinnedge
April 25, 1969-July 4, 1972

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 6, 1972, page 2, col. 1-3, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Double funeral services for Victor A. and his son, Robert A. Vinnedge, 2132 Lilac Ln., who died Tuesday evening in an auto mishap, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Officiating will be the Rev. William H. McVay of the Missionary Church. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Mr. Vinnedge, 27, was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Niles, and had lived here all his life. On April 27, 1968, he married the former Jan Marie Wainright who survives.

An employe of Simplicity Pattern Co., Mr. Vinnedge was a member of the Niles Elks Lodge.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Tricia, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vinnedge of Niles; four brothers, David and Eric, both of Niles, Paul of Galien and Phiip of Dowagiac; three sisters, Mrs. Christine Sorenson and Laura Vinnedge, both of Niles, and Charlotte Vinnedge of Dowagiac.

Robert A., 3, was born April 25, 1969, in Niles, and had lived here all his life.

In addition to his mother and sister, Robert is survived by his grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. Robert Vinnedge of Niles, Mrs. Eileen Woods of Niles and John Wainright of Panama City, Fla., and his great-grandmother, Mrs. E.J. O'Brien of Niles.

 

Vinnedge, Victor A.

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Victor A. Vinnedge
Sept. 19, 1944-July 4, 1972

Robert A. Vinnedge
April 25, 1969-July 4, 1972

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 6, 1972, page 2, col. 1-3, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Double funeral services for Victor A. and his son, Robert A. Vinnedge, 2132 Lilac Ln., who died Tuesday evening in an auto mishap, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Officiating will be the Rev. William H. McVay of the Missionary Church. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Mr. Vinnedge, 27, was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Niles, and had lived here all his life. On April 27, 1968, he married the former Jan Marie Wainright who survives.

An employe of Simplicity Pattern Co., Mr. Vinnedge was a member of the Niles Elks Lodge.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Tricia, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vinnedge of Niles; four brothers, David and Eric, both of Niles, Paul of Galien and Phiip of Dowagiac; three sisters, Mrs. Christine Sorenson and Laura Vinnedge, both of Niles, and Charlotte Vinnedge of Dowagiac.

Robert A., 3, was born April 25, 1969, in Niles, and had lived here all his life.

In addition to his mother and sister, Robert is survived by his grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. Robert Vinnedge of Niles, Mrs. Eileen Woods of Niles and John Wainright of Panama City, Fla., and his great-grandmother, Mrs. E.J. O'Brien of Niles.

 

Wieser, Ernestine (Reum)

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Ernestine Wieser
Dec. 1849-Nov. 21, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 21, 1929, page 1, col.1, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. JACOB WIESER, 81, IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Widow of Pioneer Wagon Maker of Niles Passes Away This Morning


Mrs. Ernestine Wieser, 81, 212 Sycamore sttreet, died this morning about 6 o'clock after two weeks of illness. Mrs. Wieser, who was the widow of Jacob Wieser, was a highly respected resident of Niles, and had lived in Niles for about 70 years.  Her husband, for many years conducted a wagon making shop on North Second street.
Born in Saxony, she lived there until she was 12 years of age when she was brought to America and to Niles and she had since resided here. For at least 45 years Mrs. Wieser had lived in the 1100 block on North Fifth street. She continued to live there after the death of Mr. Wieser 17 years ago or until about seven years ago when she moved to 212 Sycamore street. The immediate cause of death was Bright's disease.
Mrs. Wieser was the last of a family of six children, Among her sisters and brothers were Henry Reum and Mrs. Charles Radewald, Sr., of Niles and Mrs. Caroline Enders of Galien.  Mr. and Mrs. Wieser had no children but were devoted to their numerous nieces and nephews.
The deceased was one of the oldest members of Niles Hive, No. 38, Lady Maccabees. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and Sunday school.
The body is at the Troost and Augustine chapel and may be viewed there by friends.
The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church and the Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church will conduct the services. Burial will be made in the family lot in Silver Brook cemetery.

Willman, Carl

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Carl Willman
Oct. 22, 1867-Sept. 3, 1943

Niles Daily Star, Friday, September 3, 1943, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

CARL WILLMAN STRICKEN TODAY

 

Carl Willman, 75, a resident of Niles since 1903, died this morning at 2:40 in Pawating hospital after an illness of nine months. He lived with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Skalla, 333 North Lincoln avenue.

A native of Schonow, Germany, where he was born Oct. 22, 1867, he and the late Mrs. Willmann operated a meat market in Germany for 23 years before coming to this country.

After moving from Chicago to Niles, Willmann was employed 25 years in the George Forler market.

His only survivors are the daughter and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Skalla.

Friends may call in the Price and Kiger funeral home where the service will be conducted  Saturday afternoon at 2. The Rev. Theo Eisen, pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, will officiate with burial in Silverbrook cemetery.

Note: It appears that the name is variably spelled Willman/Willmann as it is found both ways not only in this obituary but in other records.

Christmann, Helena

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Helena Christmann
July 27, 1874-April 4, 1947

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, April 5, 1947, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Helena Christmann, 109 South State street, died Friday at 1:15 p.m., at her home. She had been in failing health for some time.

She was born July 27, 1874 at Lisbon, N.D., and was married to Henry Christmann in 1897 at Milwaukee, Wis., The family came to Niles in 1919 and since has resided in this community. Her husband preceded her in death on May 22, 1945.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. William Zerr, Mrs. Irvin Roebeck, Mrs. Calvin Jones and Mrs. Chester Curtis, all of Niles, and Mrs. Gordon Willis, Hammond, Ind., two sons, Edward and Roy, both of Niles, and one stepson, Fred, of Fort Francis Warren, Wyo., nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Sue [illegible] . .

Funeral services will be held Monday, 2 p.m., at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev. G.A. Steeby, officiating. . [illegible] Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

 

Clendenin, Morgan Jay

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Morgan Jay Clendenin
Sept. 2, 2004-Nov. 18, 2004

Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 19, 2004, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Morgan Jay Clendenin, 11-week-old son of Jason and Trisha (Veach) Clendenin of Niles, died on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, of natural causes. Arrangements are pending and being completed by Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.

 

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