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.
Charles R. Jones
July 17, 1850-Nov. 20, 1902
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, November 23, 1920, page 1, col. 2
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funeral services for Charles Jones were held this afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leona Flint, 209 ½ east Main streets. Rev. J.S. Johnston conducted the service. Burial occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.
Jessie C. Bradley Jones
Oct. 18, 1863-Nov. 14, 1902
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, November 14, 1902, page 2, col. 3
Mrs. Charles R. Jones passed away this morning after an illness of several weeks, aged 39 years. The deceased was born in Oberlin, O., and was married to C.R. Jones at Hillsdale 18 years ago. To Them were born three children, one of whom, an infant girl, survives.
Aside from her husband and child, the deceased is survived by two brothers, one of whom lives in Chicago and the other in Lima, O.
The funeral will take place Sunday morning at 10 o’clock from the A.M.E. church. Rev. Roberts of South Bend, officiating.
Mr. Jones has the heartfelt sympathy of his friends, in this hour of trouble.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, November 17, 1902, page 3, col. 1
The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles R. Jones took place from the A.M.E. church yesterday forenoon, Rev. Roberts, of South Bend, officiating. Interment took place at Silver Brook.
Anna E. Jones
Dec. 26, 1840-March 20, 1920
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, March 20, 1920, page 1, col. 6
HERE IN NILES
MRS. ANNA JONES DEAD
Death removed a pioneer colored resident of Niles died at her home at 702 Cass street. Mrs. Jones had reached the advanced age of about 80 years. A more extended obituary notice and the funeral announcement will be made on Monday.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, March 22, 1920, page 6, col. 3
Mrs. Anna E. Jones, pioneer resident of Niles, died March 20, 1920, aged 79 years, 2 months, 23 days. She was born at Knightstown, Ind., Dec. 26, 1840. She had spent most of her life in Michigan. She had a wide circle of friends and was dearly loved by all who knew her.
She married Thomas Jones in 1864. He died Jan. 14, 1903.
She is survived by one brother, James Bass, of Kalamazoo; four children, and one step-son, who are: Mrs. Eva Dorsey and Mrs. Cora Wilson of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Harry, Frank and Charles of Niles. Also fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A Christian Science service will be held privately at the home, 702 Cass street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The remains may be viewed Monday and Tuesday until 1 p.m. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Henry E. Jones
May 29, 1894-May 1, 1980
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, May 3, 1980, page 2, col. 4
Henry E. Jones, 85, of 704 Cass St., Niles, died Thursday evening at his home following a brief illness.
He was a retired employee of Joe Hayden, Inc.
He was born May 29, 1894, in Niles and had spent his entire life in this area.
Survivors include one son, Henry L. Jones of Niles; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Halbritter Funeral Home.
The Rev. W.L. Daniel, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Edward W. Vetter
June 19, 1895-Dec. 11, 1973
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan), Wednesday, December 12, 1973, page 2, col. 1-2
NILES—Edward W. Vetter, 78, of 817 Regent St., died at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday in Pawating Hospital after an illness of several weeks.
A retired employe of the Wayne Lumber Co, Mr. Vetter was born June 19, 1895, in South Bend, and had lived here all his life. ON March 30, 1921, in Niles, he married the former Ethel M. Britt, who died in 1966.
Mr. Vetter was a member of Post 26 of the American Legion and was a World War I Army Veteran.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jose Correa of Niles; a brother, Fred of Indian Rock Beach, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Maybelle Moody of Niles, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Halbritter Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Wyngarden of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Ethel Niles Vetter
June 1, 1894-Jan. 7, 1966
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan), Saturday, January 8, 1955, page 2, col. 6
Mrs. Ethel Niles Vetter, 71, of 817 Regent St., died at 10:40 p.m., Friday in the Dor-A-Lin Nursing Home, where she had been a patient 10 hours. She had been ill five months.
Mrs. Vetter was born June 1, 1894 in Attica, Ind. She came to Niles from that city in 1918. She was married to Edward W. Vetter here March 20, 1921. He survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jose Correa, Niles; a brother, Harry Britt, Mishawaka; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Monday in the Halbritter-Swem Funeral Home. The Rev. John P. MacLachlan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today.
Britt
Elizabeth Vetter
Oct. 15, 1863-July 31, 1939
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan), Monday, July 31, 1939, page 2, col. 6
Ill for the last three months, Mrs. Elizabeth Vetter, widow of Charles Vetter, died at 2:15 o’clock this morning in her home, 33 River street. She was 75 years old.
A native of Pennsylvania Mrs. Vetter was the daughter of Ruben and Sara Zerbe. She had lived in Berrien county most of her life, and moved the Niles in 1937 from her farm home on the Berrien Center road.<
Surviving are two sons, Frank and Clarence, Niles; a sister, Mrs. Emery Nash, Elkhart; also two grandchildren. Mr. Vetter died March 2, 1934.
Friends may call at the Price and Kiger funeral home where services will be held at 2o’clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.