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.
Anna Gerblich or Gerblecht
Abt. 1818-May 8, 1872
Niles Democrat, Saturday, May 18, 1873, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
In this city on the 8th instant, Mrs. ANNA GERBLECHT, in the 54th year of her age. She was a native of Germany, and had been a resident of this city about 14 years.
Catherine Anna Gerberich
March 15, 1828-Dec. 29, 1903
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, Dec 31 1903, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
As briefly stated in yesterdays edition of the Daily Star, Mrs. C.A.Gerberich, a well known and highly esteemed resident, has been summoned beyond.
The end came peacefully at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The deceased has been ailing for the past two years, and a week ago she suffered a fall,sustaining injuries about the head, which are believed to have hastened the end very materially.
Mrs. Gerberich who was a lady of a kind and loving disposition, was born at East Hanover,Penn., March 15 1828. Many years of her life were spent in this city and vicinity, where she had a host of friends. A number of years ago Mr.Gerberich passed away. The children who survive their parents are, Henry and Joseph of Langsford, S.D.; Charles of St. Johns, Mich.; Miss Mary of Lawrence,Kas.; Mrs. James Kingery of Philipsburg,Kas.;and Mrs. Amos Ribble, Mrs.Samuel Thomson, Mrs William VanNess and Miss Kate of this city. All of the children are here, except Mrs. Kingery and Henry Gerberich.
The funeral will take place from the home on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev.Dr.Lowrie, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased was a devoted member, officiating. The burial will take place at Silver Brook Cemetery.
Niles Republican, Thursday, January 7, 1904, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Catherine Anna Gerberich died Wednesday afternoon from old age aggravated by a recent accident.
Mrs. Gerberich was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller and was born in East Hanover, Pa., March 15, 1828. Her family moved to St. Joseph county, Indiana, in 1837 and were among the first settlers of South Bend.
Mrs. Gerberich was the mother of eleven children of whom seven are living. They are Mrs. Jas. Kingery, of Phillipsburg, Kas.; Miss Mary Gerberich of Lawrence, Kas.; Harry and Joseph Gerberich of Langsford, S.D.; and Chas Gerberich of St. Johns, Mich.; Mrs. Amos Ribble, Mrs. Samuel Thomson, Mrs. Wm. VanNess and Miss Kate Gerberich of Niles. A brother, Joseph Miller of South Bend and a sister, Mrs. Kingery of Buchanan, also survive.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 at the late residence, 598 Broadway, the Rev. J.G. Lowrie officiating. The remains will be interred at Silver Brook.
David P. Gerberich
Dec. 21, 1813*-Oct. 28, 1873
Niles Republican, Thursday, October 29, 1873, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Mr. D.P. Gerberich, a man well known to all the old residents of this section died at his residence near this city yesterday of lung fever, after a very short sickness. Mr. Gerberich came here nearly forty years ago, and from that time to the day of his death he has been respected and esteemed by all who knew him.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, November 1, 1873, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
At his residence in Cass County, on Wednesday last, Mr. DANIEL[sic] P. GERBERICH, in the 59th year of his age.
Mr. Gerberich was honest and upright in all his dealings with his fellow men, and was much esteemed by all who knew him.
*DOB computed from age 59y, 10m, 7d on death record for David P. Gerberich.
Philip Gerberich
Dec. 23, 1866-Jan. 7, 1867
Niles Republican, Saturday, April. 6, 1867, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Chester Rollo, the City Sexton, submitted his quarterly report of interments in the Cemetery for the quarter ending March 31st, of which the following is a summary:
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Jan. 7th Philip, son of D. and C. Gerberick, age 15 days, native of Howard. Died at Howard, Cass Co., of Congestion.
William Eggert
Feb. 18, 1865-May 7, 1946
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, May 7, 1946, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library
William Eggert, 81, of rural route two, Berrien Springs, died today at 8:45 a.m. in the home of his son, Gordon Eggert, Milton township. He had been illl for two months.
Survivors include three sons, Gordon; Myron, Chicago; and Russell, Ames, Iowa; and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Webster, Battle Creek; and Mrs Jessie Vary, South Bend.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1865, and came to Michigan when a boy. For 35 years he had lived on a farm six miles north of Niles.
Funeral arrangements under direction of the Kiger funeral home, have not been completed. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. He was a member of the Methodist church.
William T. Dougan
March 28, 1872-May 9, 1872
Niles Democrat, Saturday, May 18, 1872, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
In this city on the 9th instant, WILLIAM T., infant son of T.F. and Sarah E. Dougan, aged five weeks and three days.
Edward C. Dean
1866-1867
Niles Republican, Saturday, April. 6, 1867, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Chester Rollo, the City Sexton, submitted his quarterly report of interments in the Cemetery for the quarter ending March 31st, of which the following is a summary:
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Jan. 28, Edward C. Dean, son of H. & C. Dean, age 11 weeks, native of Niles, died at Niles of Influenza.