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.
John Richard Noble
June 11, 1951-June 12, 1951
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 13, 1951; page 2, col. 5, Niles District Library from K. Alton
John Richard Noble, one of the twin sons prematurely born on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Noble, died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday in Pawating hospital.
Surviving besides his parents and brother are his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Noble and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vandeboegh, all of Niles.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Okerbloom Infant
Jan. 16, 1952-Jan. 16, 1952
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 17, 1952; page 2, col. 5, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton
An infant son, of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ocerbloom[sic], of 1306 Cass street, was still-born at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pawating hospital.
Surviving besides the parents are a grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Stone, of Niles, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Iverson, of Aurora, Ill.
Committal services were conducted at 3 p.m. today by the Rev. l. George Beacock, Methodist pastor. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pifer funeral home.
Mary Quillen
June 20, 1951-June 20, 1951
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 20, 1951; page 2, col. 3, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton
Commital services for Mary Quillen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quillen, 1548 Hickory street, who died shortly after being born prematurely at Pawating hospital this morning were to be held this afternoon at Silverbrook cemetery. The Rev. Cletus Rose, of St. Mary’s Catholic church officiated.
Nora Rice
April 14, 1868-April 2, 1951
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 4, 1951; page 2, col. 5, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton
Mrs. Nora Rice, 519 Trail avenue, Jackson, formerly of Niles died Monday afternoon in her home. Her husband, Robert E. Rice, died on March 26.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Millard, of Holland, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Rice was 72 years of age.
Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. L. George Beacock, Methodist pastor. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Note: DOB and Maiden name from Michigan Death Record;
Robert E. Rice
June 24, 1868-March 26, 1951
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 28, 1951; page 2, col. 4, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton
Robert E. Rice, 519 Trail avenue, Jackson, formerly of Niles, died on March 26 in his home. He was born in Michigan on June 24, 1868.
Surviving are his widow, Nora; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Millard of Holland, and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. L. George Beacock, Methodist pastor. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Roger Ruth
April 5, 1951-April 5, 1951
Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 6, 1951; page 2, col. 4, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton
Committal services for Roger Ruth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ruth, 1989 Lewis drive, were held at Silverbrook cemetery at 4 p.m. today. The baby was stillborn at 11:40 p.m. Thursday at Pawating hospital. Surviving beside the parents is a sister, Rebecca Sue, at home.
Margaret E. Shaw
Feb. 24, 1829-Feb. 26, 1917
Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 26, 1917; page 1, col. 6, microfilm, Niles District Library from K. Alton
Mrs. M.E. Shaw, a well known and highly esteemed pioneer residing in Niles and vicinity, passed away this morning, following an attack of acute indigestion. Last Saturday was Mrs. Shaw’s 88th birthday anniversary and she had intended celebrating the occasion with a party, but illness prevented. Mrs. Shaw’s husband died years ago, and she leaves no children, but there are some nieces and nephews, who reside in the West. She was a lovable, noble woman, who made friends of all with whom she came in contact.
The funeral will take place from the home at 2 o’clock Thursday.
