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.

McOmber, James

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James McOmber
Nov. 9, 1845-Nov. 12, 1920

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Friday, November 12, 1920, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH REMOVES JAS. M'OMBER

 

Death removed a well known Civil war veteran, and highly respected pioneer resident of Niles this morning when James McOmber died suddenly at his home, 407 Cedar street.   Mr. McOmber had suffered with a severe cold for several days but was able to be about his work as usual.  During last night he suffered a chill which developed into an acute attack of pneumonia and at 9 o'clock his death occurred.

Mr. McOmber was born in New York state. On last Tuesday he observed his seventy-fifth birthday anniversary. When he was a boy of 11 he came to Niles with his parents, and had since resided here. When he had reached the age of 14 years both his parents were dead, leaving the boy to shift for himself. He engaged in a number of activities, until the war broke out whereupon he enlisted and served for two years.

Mr. McOmber was married to Alice Brelsford in Niles more than 40 years ago, Rev. Alfred Eddy, D.D., performing the wedding ceremony. The widow and two children, James Lanford McOmber of Niles, and Mrs. Robinson, wife of Rev. Leroy Robinson, Methodist pastor at Battle Creek survive as do also several grandchildren.

Mr. McOmber belonged to no fraternal order.

For nearly 36 years Mr. McOmber was employed as care-taker of the Chapin property in Niles, giving his particular care to the garden and lawns, and they ever presented a beautiful appearance as a result of his faithfulness to his work. One of Mr. McOmber's hobbies, was keeping a record of weather conditions and his diary accurately reported the temperature at some period during each day for many years.

The arrangements for the funeral services have not been made pending the arrival of Mrs. Robinson.  It is requested that when the services are held that as many of the old soldiers in the city who can do so, attend the services for their late comrade.

 

 

McOmber, John Heber

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John Heber McOmber
Nov. 6, 1871-Dec. 2, 1871

Niles Democrat, Saturday, December 9, 1871, page 3, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

At Union City, Mich., Dec 2d, JOHN HEBER, infant son of W.G. and H.A. McOmber, formerly of this city, aged 26 days.

Note: Obituary gives middle name as "Heber" but gravemarker is inscribed "John Weber McOmber"

McOmber, Jane Mae

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Jane Mae McOmber
July 15, 1920-Aug. 31, 1997

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, September 2, 1997, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Private family graveside services are scheduled for Jane Mae McOmber, 77, Sycamore St., Niles. Burial will be a[sic] Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Mrs. McOmber died Sunday, at 2:45 p.m. at Lakeland Medical Center, Niles, following an extended illness.

She was born July 15, 1920, at Port Mathilda, Pa., and had lived in Niles since 1951, coming from South Bend. Ind.

On Feb. 28, 1950, in South Bend, she married Thomas L. McOmber, who preceded her in death May 8, 1995.

Mrs. McOmber, as a young lady, had been employed as a Nurse's Aid at Saint Mary's College, South Bend. She enjoyed watching mystery stories on television.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathy McOmber of Niles.

There will be no visitation. Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.



McOmber, Josiah

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Josiah McOmber
July 23, 1826-Jan. 10, 1890

Niles Daily Star, Friday, January 10, 1890, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Josiah McOmber, for many years a liveryman and resident of this city, died today noon, of heart disease, aged about 70 years.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 11, 1890, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of Josiah McOmber will occur Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, from the residence of his son, George McOmber, who resides in the Coffinger building, corner of Front and Sycamore streets.

Niles Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1890, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Josiah McOmber, on of the old landmarks, died on the 10th inst., aged 65 years.  Mr. McOmber was a native of Jefferson county, New York, where he was born July 23, 1826.  He married Diana Setmore in 1844, and came to Niles with his family in September, 1852.  He was in different branches of business here from that time to this, except during one year's residence in Edwardsburg and a short time in Kansas City, Missouri. At one time he kept the old Massasoit House.  Most of the time he was in the livery business.  He held the offices of city marshal and alderman. He was a genial, pleasant man and a good citizen, and his familiar figure will be missed by many of our people.

McOmber, Robert

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Robert McOmber
Jan. 23, 1848-April 11, 1925

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 13, 1925, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Robert McOmber, Niles Resident 70 Years, Dies

 

Robert McComber, 77, died Saturday afternoon at 1:40 o'clock at his home, 812 N. Fourth street. While he had been a sufferer from heart disease for more than a year, the immediate cause of death was influenza with which he was stricken three weeks ago.

Mr. McOmber was born in Brownville, N.Y., January 23, 1848. He came here from Brownville when he was seven years old, and had since resided her continuously.

The deceased was married to Sybil M. Salisbury of Niles at Pokagon on April 2, 1876. She died on February 28, 1919. Of the three children born to them one survives. She is Mrs. Filbert Williams of Niles. A son, Arthur, died 18 months after his mother passed away, and a daughter, Rosey Luella, died when three months old. Besides the daughter, the deceased is survived by two brothers, W. O. McOmber of Crete, Neb., and George McOmber of South Bend.  W.O. McOmber came to Niles, and thinking his brother was improving, returned to his home during last week.

The funeral services will be held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.  Rev. J.W. Sheehan, pastor of M.E. church, will officiate. The Odd Fellows will assist at the services at the home and will be in charge of the committal services at Silver Brook cemetery.

 

Ford, Emily Frances (Chipman)

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Emily Frances (Chipman) Ford
Dec. 5, 1840-Dec. 6, 1871

Niles Democrat, Saturday, December 9, 1871, page 3, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

At the residence of her father L.C. Chipman, Esq. of this city, on the 6th last, MRS. EMILY FRANCES FORD, wife of Capt. Henry A. Ford, aged 31 years and 1 day.

Note:  Gravemarker (see photo) has date of birth as May 2, 1840.

Clark, Helen R.

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Helen R. Clark
Jan. 8, 1906-Nov. 29, 1967

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 30, 1967, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

South Bend--Mrs. Helen R. Clark, 61, of 2011 E. Madison St., South Bend, died Wednesday at 2:15 a.m., in Memorial Hospital, following an apparent heart attack.

Living in South Bend 40 years after moving from Niles, Mrs. Clark was born Jan. 8, 1906 in Cass County.

In 1928, she married Robert Clark in LaPorte, Ind., who survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Pipher of Toledo and Mrs. Hal Smith of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Claire Moon of Dowagiac.

Funeral services will be Friday at 3 p.m., (EST) in the Welsheimer Funeral Home here, with the Rev. Jack Reeves of the Latter Day Saints Church officiating.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

 

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