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.

Richardson, Charles R.

editor Obituaries March 21, 2013

Charles R. Richardson
1851-May 29, 1926

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 1, 1926, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CLAIMS THREE FORMER NILES RESIDENTS

During the week-end three former Niles residents died in distant cities. In each case plans were made for bringing the bodies to Niles for burial.

Charles Richardson, a son of Dr. and Mrs. J.D. Richardson, deceased, died on Saturday in Grand Rapids. The body was brought to Niles this afternoon and was taken directly to Silver Brook cemetery where burial took place in the family lot. Rev. James E. Wilkinson conducted the committal service. Mr. Richardson is survived by a widow who accompanied the body to Niles; and by a brother, William L. Richardson, of Chicago, who is at present in California, and by a sister, Mrs. Eugene Cook, of Kalamazoo, who is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Parkin. A nephew, and another neice[sic] reside in Chicago.

William Beall

The body of William Beall was brought to Niles today from Houston, Texas, where he died on Sunday, and was taken to the Troost and Augustine undertaking rooms. The funeral services will be held there Wednesday. A telegram announcing his death was received this morning by W.R. Wills.

Mr. Beall was a son of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Beall, prominent pioneer residents of Niles, both now deceased. Mr. Bealll, who is better remembered in Niles as "Bud" Beall, has resided in Houston for a number of years. He had been in ill-health for two years. He was about 65 years of age. He is survived by a widow, who accompnaned the body to Niles, and by three sons. Selby Wills, of Niles, is a nephew of the deceased.

Mrs. William Levering

Mrs. Catherine Mann Levering, wife of William Levering, formerly of Niles, died on Friday at Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the family had resided for three years leaving Niles for Albuquerque in the hope of benefitting her health. The body will be brought to Niles for burial although the exact time is not known today. Mrs. Levering was a daughter of James and Cora Mann, of Niles, who survive her, as do two sisters, three brothers and two children.

Rubin, Walter H.

editor Obituaries March 21, 2013

Walter H. Rubin
May 14, 1900-Nov. 10, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 12, 1980, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Walter H. Rubin, 80, of 129 Huron St., died at 4:14 a.m. Monday in Pawating Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born May 14, 1900 in Coal City, Ill., and had lived in the Niles area since 1921, coming from Joliet, Ill.

He was retired after 48 years as an engineer with New York Central Railroad. Mr. Rubin was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the St. Joseph Valley Lodge 4 F&AM.

On June 2, 1926, he married Rose C. Wieghart in Niles.

She survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Jerry) Jackson of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Donald (Marilyn) Plasterer of Livonia and four grandchildren, Nancy and Donnal Plasterer, both of Livonia, Laura Jackson of Seattle, Wash., and John Plasterer, also of Livonia.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Halbritter Funeral Home with Rev. William J. Fuerstenau of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will take place in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Sager, Hildur E.

editor Obituaries March 21, 2013

Hildur E. Sager
Feb. 25, 1898-Oct. 15, 1968

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, October 16, 1968, page 18, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Hildur E. Sager, 70, of 909 Regent St., died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday in her home. She had been in poor health for the past year.

Mrs. Sager was born Feb. 25, 1898, in Kane, Pa. She came here from Manistee, Michigan in 1935 and has lived here since that time.

She married George Sager Sept. 29, 1921 in Kane. Mrs. Sager was an adjutant in the Salvation Army since1917.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Charles of South Bend; two brothers, Ernest Johnson of Bradford, Pa., and Harvey Johnson of Warren, Pa., and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Pifer Funeral Home. Brigadier George Williams of the Salvation Army in Ishpeming, Mich. will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Pifer Funeral Home after 7 p.m. tonight.

Schneider, Hattie W.

editor Obituaries March 21, 2013

Hattie W. Schneider
Sept. 8, 1891-March 8, 1974

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 9, 1974, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Hattie W. Schneider, 82, of 310 N. 13th St., died at 12:55 p.m. Friday in Pawating Hospital, after an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Schneider was a retired employe of French Paper Mill, and was born Sept. 8, 1891, in Niles. She had lived in this area all her life. On Sept. 21, 1920, in Niles, she married Lute J. Schneider, who died in 1954.

Survivors include two brothers, John F. and Henry Williams, both of Niles; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Pohlman of Seymour, Ind., Mrs. Carrie Dawson of South Bend and Mrs. Freeda Whetstone of Berrien Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Halbritter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond C. Cunningham of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The family has requested that memorials be given to the Berrien County Cancer Service.

Schreiber, Marilyn Ranee

editor Obituaries March 21, 2013

Marilyn Ranee Schreiber
Feb. 14, 1945-Feb. 16, 1945

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, February 17, 1945, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library.

Two-Day Old Schreiber Infant Succumbs Friday

Marilyn Ranee Schreiber, two-day-old-daughter of Lt. and Mrs. Donald O. Schreiber, 207 South Forest street, died at 12:45 pm.m Friday in Epworth hospital, South Bend.

The infant was born there on Wednesday. Lt. Schreiber is stationed in Hawaii with a signal corps unit.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 pm. today in the Pifer funeral home by Dr. Guy W. Simon. Burial was made in Silverbrook cemetery.

Smith, Bertha (Visel)

editor Obituaries March 21, 2013

Bertha Smith
1886-March 18, 1945

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 19, 1945, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Bertha Smith, Niles, Dies in Florida

Mrs. Bertha Smith, 79, of 609 North Fifth street, died on Sunday in Orlovista, Fla., according to word received by Niles relatives.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Apted, Niles; a sister, Anna Visel, Niles; a brother, Charles Visel, Niles, and George Visel, Evanston, Ill.

The body will be returned to Niles for funeral services and burial.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, March 22, 1945, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

Rites Here Sunday for Mrs. Bertha Smith, 79

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Smith, 79, of 609 North Fifth street, who died Sunday in Orlovista, Fla., will be held at 2:30 Sunday at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church with the Rev. Theo Eisen in charge. The remains will arrive at the Rutherford funeral home at noon Friday where friends may call until Sunday noon. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Stephens, Robert L.

editor Obituaries March 21, 2013

Robert L. Stephens
Nov. 19, 1907-Nov. 6, 1980

Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 7, 1980, page 2, col. 5-6, microfilm Niles District Library

Robert L. Stephens, 72, of 1312 Sheridan Ave. died at 9:22 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Hospital at South Bend following an extended illness.

A veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 26, Stephens was a retired employee of the Tyler Refrigeration Company.

He was born on Nov. 19, 1907, in Fayette, Alabama. He was married on March 13, 1945, to Helen A. Collins, who survives.

He had been a resident of the city since 1932, when he moved here from South Bend.

In addition to his wife, also surviving are two sons, Richard L. Shinholt of New Castle, Texas, and Gary E. Shinholt of South Bend; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Truesdell of Niles; four sisters, Mrs. Cora Self of Tarrant City, Alabama; Mrs. Vera Hollis and Mrs. Lois Rees, both of Birmingham, Alabama, and Mrs. Wilma Drake of Memphis, Tennessee, and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Halbritter Funeral Home. The Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends. may call after 1 p.m. at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 8, 1980, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Friends of Robert L. Stephens, 72, of 1312 Sheridan Ave., who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital in South Bend following an extended illness, may call at the Halbritter Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Sunday.

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