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.

Deutsch, George

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George Deutsch
Nov. 22, 1849-Nov. 13, 1902

Niles Republican, Thursday, November 20, 1902, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

THE HAND OF DEATH

REMOVED THREE PROMINENT NILES CITIZENS TODAY

George Deuth[sic] Died Suddenly

Henry Weaver and H.D. Gallup Passed Away


From Thursday's Sun

. . .

George Deutsch, one of the best known citizens of Niles, died suddenly shortly before 12 o'clock today at his home on St. Joseph avenue in West Niles. The cause of his death was a cancerous growth on one of his legs which had gradually undermined his constitution.

Mr. Deutsch's death was entirely unexpected. A week ago he went to Ann Arbor where an examination of his leg was made, and the physicians there informed him that to save his life the amputation of his leg was absolutely necessary. He decided to come home for a short rest and then return to Ann Arbor and submit to the operation. Complications  set in however, and he suddenly became worse this morning, until death relieved his sufferings.

Mr. Deutsch was 52 years of age and had been a resident of Niles for many years.  He leaves two daughters Miss Elizabeth, of Chicago, and Mrs. Addie Bradbury of Springfield, Ohio. He also leaves one brother and six sisters.

For a number of years the deceased has conducted a blacksmith shop in Niles and he enjoyed a wide acquaintence and had a large number of friends, who are grieved to learn of his sudden death.

The funeral of Mr. Deutsch will occur Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late residence, Rev. DeCoux officiating.

Mr. Deutsch was a member of Niles Tent, No. 99, K.O.T.M., and carried $2,000 insurance.


Niles Republican, Thursday, November 20, 1902, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of the late George A. Deutsch was held yesterday at 2:30 at his home on St. Joseph Ave., the Rev. O.J. DeCoux officiating. Two hymns were sung by a quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton and Mrs. Mary Porter and Wm. East. Those present from out of town were Mrs. Martha Milliard and son Joseph, of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradbury, of Springfield, O., Mr. and Mrs. Dave Reid of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of South Bend.

Earl, George W.

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George W. Earl
Feb. 22, 1882-May 20, 1964

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 21, 1964, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

George W. Earl, 82, of 221 Bond St., died at 8:49 a.m. Wednesday in Pawating Hospital, where he had been a patient a day.

Mr. Earl, who retired in 1963 after 50 years' service as a post office employe, was born Feb. 22, 1882, on the site of the present Kiger Funeral Home. His wife, the former Harriet G. Hinderer, died May 21, 1957.

Surviving are a brother, Theodore, Indianapolis, Ind.; and three sisters, Mrs. Elva Williams, Mrs. Bess Augustine, and Mrs. Dorothy Smith, all of Niles.

He was a member of the First Methodist Church, and a life member of St. Joseph Valley Lodge No. 4, Free and Accepted Masons.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kiger Funeral Home. Dr. Maurice McKean, pastor of his church, will officiate. Masonic graveside rites will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends are being received at the funeral home.

 

Edwards, Mamie Ray

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Mamie Edwards
Feb. 12, 1887-Feb. 16, 1974

Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 18, 1974, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Mamie Ray Edwards, 87, of 2363 E. US-12, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Hospital, South end after an illness of two months.

Born Feb. 12, 1887, in Jennings County, Ind., Mrs. Edwards had lived here since 1950, coming from Pittsborro, Ind. On July 13, 1910, in Hendricks County, Ind., she married Amos B. Edwards, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Rosewarne Bible Church.

Surviving are a son, Dr. Charles H. Edwards of Danville, Ill., a stepson, Edwin Edwards of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Marylou Marsh of Niles, and Mrs. Margaret Shearer of Salt Lake City, Utah; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lillian Freeland of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Faye McCauley of Brownsburg, Ind.; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Pifer chapel of the Swem-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Jenkins of Bertrand Bible Church officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

 

 

 

 

Eggleston, Constance

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Constance Eggleston
June 1933-July 21, 1933

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, July 22, 1933, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Hold Eggleston Funeral

Committal services will be held this afternoon at Silverbrook cemetery for Constance Eggleston, five weeks' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eggleston, 305 North Thirteenth street.  Officers of the Salvation Army corps will be in charge. The child died Friday afternoon.

Elliott, Melissa M.

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Melissa M. Elliott
Feb. 18, 1879-Apr. 1, 1964

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 2, 1964, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Melissa M. Elliott, 85, of 1128 Silverbrook Ave., died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday in Pawating Hospital, where she had been a patient since March 19.

Mrs. Elliott was born Feb. 18, 1879, in Indiana. She came to Niles 60 years ago from Michigan City. Her husband, Joseph H. died in 1962.

Survivors include two sons, Gordon A. Bachman, Palm Desert, Calif., and Charles Elliott, Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Arlene Brittan, also of Niles; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Brooks, LaPorte, Ind., and Mrs. Joy Brewer, New Carlisle, Ind.

She was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home.  Dr. Maurice McKean, pastor of her church, will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends are being received at the funeral home.

 

Exner, Seda H.

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Seda H. Exner
Dec. 6, 1885-May 17, 1964

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 18, 1964, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Mrs. Seda H. Exner, 76, of 2276 N. 5th St., will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Donald A. Wright, assistant pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

She died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in Pawating Hospital, where she had been a patient two days. She had been ill four days.

Mrs. Exner was born Dec. 6, 1885, in Hastings, coming to Niles from that city 66 years ago.  She was married here to August W. Exner Dec. 30, 1903.

Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Donald L. Haynes, Niles.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Ladies' Aid Society, a life member of the Whatsoever Class of the Church, and a member of the Maccabees.

Friends are being received at the Kiger Funeral Home.

 

Exner, Frances

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Frances Exner
March 31, 1899-Nov. 20, 1976

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 22, 1976, page 2, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES--Mrs. Frances Exner, 77, of 1326 Eagle St., died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday at Pawating Hospital after an extended illness.

A member of the St. John's United Church of Christ and the Lady Elks, she was born March 31, 1899 in Holland and had lived her lifetime in the area.

On Oct. 25, 1919 in St. Joseph, she married Henry C. Exner, who died July 28,1964.

Survivors include Mrs. John (Emma Lou) Arciszewski of Niles, a daughter; three sisters, Mrs. Martin Van Slooten of W. Olive, Mich., Mrs. Charles Wright of Ludington, and Mrs. Louis Showers of Coopersville, Mich.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold G. Kaiser of St. John's United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends are calling at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St. John's United Church of Christ Memorial Fund.

 

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