Mary G. Henderson
August 22, 1898-Oct. 29, 1982

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, October 30, 1982, page 2, col. 3

Mrs. Mary G. Henderson, 84, 530 Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, Ind., died at 2:07 a.m. Friday at Pawating Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born August 22, 1898 in Cass County, Indiana and had lived in the area since 1934, coming from Colorado.

She married Dr. Fred C Henderson, July 23, 1927 in South Bend. He survives.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are a daughter Ann Henderson of Sacramento, California and a brother, Carol Gibson of Mansfield, Ohio.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Halbritter Funeral Home. The Rev. William J. Fuerstenau of the First Presbyterian will officiate.

Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, the Niles Community Library or Fernwood Inc.

Elizabeth Henderson
1830-October 28, 1913

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, October 29, 1913, page 1, col. 4

A telegram was received by Mrs. Cora Finley Caesar today announcing the death of her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson, a former resident of Niles.

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, October 31, 1913, page 1, col. 2

The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson were brought to Niles this afternoon from Kalamazoo and were taken directly to Silver Brook cemetery for interment.

Elizabeth N. Mack
February 18, 1899-February 25, 1982

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, February 27, 1988, page 2, col. 4

Mrs. Elizabeth N. Mack, 83, of 3082 Pine Lake St., Niles, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at Pawating Hospital in Niles following a brief illness.

She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.

Mrs. Mark was born on Feb. 18, 1899 in Benton Harbor and had spent her lifetime in this area.

She married Peter J. Mack on April 12, 1930 in South Bend. Her husband survives.

Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mary Killarney of Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. The Rev. Robert J. Livingston of St. John's United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

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.

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.

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 81^st 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.