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.

Lipp, Joseph 1857-1931

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Joseph Lipp
September 11, 1857-May 5, 1931

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, May 5, 1931, page 1 col. 6

DEATH OF JOS. LIPP, SUDDEN
Well known Citizen a Victim of Heart Disease—
Returned Home from Work Sick

The sudden death today of Joseph Lipp came as a shock to his wide acquaintance of friends in Niles. This morning, Mr. Lipp left home about 7 o'clock to work as usual for M.H. Bowering whom he was assisting with a house building operation. About an hour later he returned home and told his wife that he had a severe pain in his heart. After lying down for a few minutes he arose and went to the bathroom when he suddenly sank to the floor, and, by the time the physician who was called, reached the house he was dead. His death is attributed to heart disease of which he had been a sufferer, but as he had not been afflicted with a heart attack for more than a year, his death from this cause came as a great shock to his wife and friends.

Mr. Lipp was born in Joliet, Ill., Sept. 11, 1857, and was therefore in his 61st year. His father was killed in the Civil war when the subject of this sketch was about 3 years old. Soon afterward his mother and her two sons, Joseph and John, the latter two years older than Joseph, came to Niles where Joseph had since resided. His mother and his brother, John, who died at the age of 17 years, are buried at Silver Brook cemetery.

Mr. Lipp was married in Niles on Thanksgiving Day, 26 years ago, to Miss Sallie Weiser, who survives him. No children blessed the union and in his death, Mrs. Lipp is deprived of the devoted companionship and care of her husband, who entire interests centered about their home. Mrs. Lipp submitted to a severe operation just five months ago today, Dec. 5, 1918, and has since been practically an invalid and has received the tenderest care of her husband.

Beside his wife, Mr. Lipp is survived by a half sister, Mrs. George Bruce, who resides near Berren [sic] lake.

Fraternally, Mr. Lipp was identified with the Odd Fellows, New Century Rebekkah lodge and the Woodmen of the World.

Mr. Lipp for many years engaged in the threshing business until a year ago, when he sold his machine. He was well known throughout the community and his honesty and other good qualities helped him make a success of his business pursuits and helped him acquire considerable property interests. He was one of the best known fishermen in this section.

The funeral service will probably be held Wednesday afternoon from the residence, 205 North Fifth street. Burial will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.

 

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, May 5, 1931, page 1 column 6

JOSEPH LIPP DIES SUDDENLY

Sudden death came to Joseph Lipp this morning. He left home to assist M.J. Bowering in the moving of a building, but becoming indisposed he returned to his home, 204 North Fifth street and sat down, sating to his wife that he was ill, when she brought him medicine which he took and went to another part of the house with nauseating symptoms and he expired, scarcely without warning.

The death of Mr. Lipp is universally deplored. A better citizen is difficult to find. He possessed splendid traits of character, being a man among men, of good citizens, and he always took a lively part in everything pertaining to the welfare of the town.

He was industrious, kindly and always an agreeable neighbor and all can vouch for his integrity.

Mr. Lipp was ever fond of nature and one would frequently find him enjoying the life of a sportsman, a splendid fisherman and hunter, and he ever strove to have the law strictly obeyed.

Deceased was born in Joliet, Ill., Sept. 11, 1858, and when by a little boy moved with his parents to this city, where he has resided ever since. He was 61 years old. In 1893 Mr. Lipp was united in marriage to Miss Sallie Weiser. Besides the wife he is survived by a half sister, Mrs. George Bruce, residing near Barren lake. Funeral announcement later.

 

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, May 6, 1931, page 4 col. 2

Funeral services for Joseph Lipp will be conducted from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 ;clock and will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and the Woodmen of the World. Rev. A.W. Lyons of the Baptist church will officiate and interment will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.

 

Bracken, Sarah Matilda (Carter) 1839-1927

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Sarah Matilda Carter Bracken
July 30, 1839-January 23, 1927

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, January 25, 1927, page 4, col. 2

News in Brief: COMMITTAL SERVICES

The body of Mrs. Matilda Bracken will be brought to Niles from Wabash, Ind., tomorrow on the Big Four train due at 12:35 and will be taken directly to Silver Brook cemetery for burial in the family lot. Rev. H.T. Scherer will conduct the committal service. Mrs. Sarah Matilda Carter Bracken was born in Brooklyn N.Y. on July 30, 1939. She was married to John C. Bracken on Feb. 14, 1859, at Monmouth, Ill. She is survived by one son, John Bracken, and one grandson, Harold M. Bracken, of Wabash, ind. The deceased was for many years a resident to Niles and was highly esteemed. She died Sunday morning at the home of her son in Wabash.

Bracken, Hannah (Callahan) 1807-1888

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Hannah Bracken
November 18, 1807-August 26, 1888

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, August 27, 1888, page 3, column 3

Mrs. Reed Bracken, an old resident and highly-esteemed old lady, died at her home in this city yesterday morning, aged 80 years. The funeral occurred this afternoon from the residence. Rev. J.T. Lowrie officiated.

The Niles Republican (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, August 30, 1888, page 5, column 2

Mrs. Reed Bracken, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed ladies of this city, died last Sunday morning in her 81st years. Hannah Callahan was born in Philadelphia, Penn, Nov. 18, 1807. In her early youth she removed with her parents to Cannonsburg , where she was reared and joined the United Presbyterian Church and in which denomination she retained a membership to the day of her death, being a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Chicago. In Cannonsburg she was marred to her late husband, Reed Bracken, the two coming to Niles in 1855. Mrs. Bracken leaves three sons, Reed, Jr., John and Wm. W.,and two daughters, Miss Rebecca Bracken of this city, and Mrs. John McDonald, of Jackson. The funeral took place Monday afternoon Monday afternoon from her late residence, the services being conducted by Rev. J.G. Lowrie, of the Presbyterian Church.

 

Bracken, George A. 1869-1891

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George A. Bracken
1869-March 20,1891

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, March 21, 1891, page 4, col. 2

The funeral of the late George A. Bracken will occur to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his parents on North 6th Street.

 

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, March 23, 1891, page 4, column 2

The funeral of the late Alderman Bracken occurred from the residence of his parents on North Fifth street yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and was attended by the Common Council and the Knights of Pythias, in a body, the funeral being under the direction of the latter. The floral offerings were the finest to be procured and were given by the railroad men, Knights of Pythias and friends of the deceased. The remains were interred in Silver Brook cemetery, where the solemn and impressive ceremony of the K.P's was held.

Moore, Angeline (Austin) 1841-1927

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Angeline Austin Moore
April 4, 1841-January 23, 1927

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, January 25, 1927, page 4, column 1

News in Brief: OLD RESIDENT DEAD

Death removed a pioneer resident of Niles last evening at 7 o'clock when Mrs. Angie Moore died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Skalla, 103 South Lincoln avenue. Mrs. Moore was 86 years old. After many years of residence in Niles, Mr. and Mrs. Moore moved to Manchester, Ia. Later, they lived in Grand Rapids or until Mr. Moore died six years ago. Since then Mrs. Moor had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Skalla. Her death followed several weeks of illness from complications arising from old age. She is survived by two daughters and one son, who are Mrs. Skalla and Henry Moore of Niles, and Mrs. Richard Howard of Grand Rapids. The latter has been in the city for 10 days assisting to care for her mother. A brother, Henry Austin, also survives Mrs. Moore. He is critically ill in the Soldiers' home in Grand Rapids. The body is at the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms with Undertaker Paul Skalla in charge. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Troost and Augustine chapel.

 

 

Moore, John Wallace 1836-1920

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John Wallace Moore
May 22, 1836-February 11, 1920

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, February 11, 1920, page 1, column 3

WALLACE MOORE, FORMER
NILES RESIDENT, DEAD

Word was received here today of the death of Wallace Moore, a former resident of this city for many years. His death occurred at the home of his daughter in Grand rapids. He is survived by a widow, and son, Henry Moore of Niles and by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Skalla of this city and Mrs. Richard Howard of Grand Rapids. The widow of the deceased has been at the home of Mrs. Skalla for the winter. She will leave for Grand Rapids this evening.

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, February 13, 1920, page 1, column 4

WALLACE MOORE

The body of Wallace Moore as brought here from Grand Rapids yesterday afternoon and the funeral took place from the H.E. Price chapel this afternoon at 230 o'clock.

Mr. Moore succumbed to old age Wednesday. He was 83 years old and had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Richard Howard of Grand Rapids for several years.

Deceased is survived by his wife, one son, Henry, and a daughter Mrs. Joseph Skalla, of this city, and Mrs. Howard of Grand Rapids.

 

 

 

 

Shilladey, Sarah (McOmber) 1838-1891

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Sarah McOmber Shilladey
March 4, 1838-March 21, 1891

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, March 23, 1891, page 4, column 3

Death of Mrs. Robert Shilladey

Mrs. Sarah Shilladey, wife of Robt. Shilladey, and daughter of Wm. H. McOmber, died at their residence on Third Street, on Saturday evening last, March 21st after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Shilladey was born in Waterloo, New York, on the 4th of March, 1838. She came to Michigan with her parents in 1840, and to Niles in 1843. She was married July 10, 1861. She was a good woman in the best sense of the term and an excellent wife and mother. She leaves a husband and four children, two sons and two daughters, to mourn her departure. She was a great sufferer in her last days, but a very patient one. Her funeral will take place from the Episcopal church to-morrow, Tuesday, afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

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