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.
William Huffman
Dec. 28, 1937
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 29, 1937, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Committal services for William Huffman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Huffman, 1434 Eagle street, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon in Silverbrook cemetery. The child was still born at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Pawating hospital.
Guy Henry Whisman
Aug. 11, 1900-Dec. 28, 1937
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 29, 1937, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Services for Guy Whiseman, former resident of Niles who died in Chicago, will be conducted at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afernoon in the Turner and Pifer funeral home, followed by burial in Silverbrook cemetery. The body will be sent to Niles Thursday morning from Chicago.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 30, 1937, page 2 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
The Rev.Harry L. Nicholson conducted funeral services at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Turner and Pifer funeral home for Guy Whisman, former Niles resident, who died recently in Chicago. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. Whisman leaves his mother, Mrs. Ellen Whisman, Niles and four sisters, Mrs. George Abbott, Chicago, Mrs. F. Corbin, Flint; Mrs. F.L. Kirby and Mrs. Robert Gardner, both of Niles.
Ira E. Regenos
Aug. 17, 1868-Dec. 27, 1937
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 28, 1937, page 2 col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Ira Elmer Regenos, 69, of 411 Michigan street, died late Wednesday night in a Kalamazoo hospital according to word received here today.
A former night watchman for the French Paper company, Mr. Regenos was forced to give up his work about a year ago because of illness.
Born in Warsaw, Ind., he had lived in Niles for the last 40 years. He was an active member of the First Evangelical church.
He leaves his wife, Elizabeth, four sons, Elmer, Paul, Robert and Arthur, all of Niles, five daughters, Mrs. Gladys Walls, Mrs. Maude Lucas, Mrs. Cletus Meyers, Aelene Regenos, Niles, and Mrs. Dolph Odforne, Berrien Center, Another son Ray died several years ago.
Mrs. Regenos also leaves a brother, Charles, Claypool, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. John Kurtz, Warsaw, and Mrs. William Schue, Portland, Ore.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Price and Kiger funeral home with the Rev. A.R. Kuehn, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 22, 1937, page 2 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Final rites for Ira Elmer Regenos, 69, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday after noon in the Price and Kiger funeral home with the Rev. A.R. Kuehn officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. A resident of Niles 40 years, Mr. Regenos died Wednesday in a Kalamazoo hospital.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 30, 1937, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Members of the family served as pallbearers at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the funeral of Ira Elmer Regenos, 69. Services were in the Price and Kiger funeral home, with the Rev. A.R. Kuehn officiating. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. Regenos died Tuesday in a Kalamazoo hospital.
Henrietta Kennedy
1887-Dec. 19, 1937
Niles Daily Star, Monday, December 20, 1937, page 2 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Henrietta Kennedy, 28 North Front street, died at 11:25 o'clock Sunday morning in the Berrien county hospital. She had been ill one week. Born in Florida, Mrs. Kennedy moved to Niles from Albion in 1928. She leaves one son, Earl Wilson, Chicago. The body was taken to the Price and Kiger funeral home where friends may call. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 21, 1937, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Final rites for Mrs.Henrietta Kennedy, 28 North Front street, will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning in the Price and Kiger funeral home with the Rev. F.G. Hurd officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Mrs. Kennedy died Sunday in the Berrien county hospital.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 23, 1937, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Essex Williams, Paul Aston, William Wortham, Russell Webster, Floyd Walker and Sherman Strother served as pallbearers this morning during the funeral for Mrs. Henrietta Kennedy. Services were held in the Price and Kiger funeral home at 10 o'clock followed by burial in Silverbrook cemetery.
Robert B. Tuttle
1911-Dec. 19, 1937
Niles Daily Star, Monday, December 20, 1937, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Robert B. Tuttle, 26, popular member of Niles' younger set, and the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Tuttle, 902 East Main street, died at 11 o'clock Sunday morning in Pawating hospital.
Robert had been seriously ill for the last three weeks with a streptococci infection. He entered the hospital Dec. 3 and since that time had undergone 12 blood transfusions.
The Rev. Guy W. Simon of the First Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Tuttle was a member, will conduct funeral services at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The services will be held in the Rutherford funeral home followed by burial in Silverbrook cemetery.
Mr. Tuttle spent almost his entire life in Niles, having moved here with the parents from Warsaw, Ind., at the age of three months. He was educated in the Niles schools and was a member of the 1933 graduating class.
At the time of his illness he was employed as a clerk in this father's grocery store. Prior to that he had worked for the Railway Express company, and as a salesman for several firms.
Besides his parents, he leaves three sisters, Mrs. William N. Crum, South Bend; Mrs. M.R. Taylor, Aurora, Ill., and Mrs. John Forler, Niles.
Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 22, 1937, page 2 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
The Rev. Guy W. Simon of the First Presbyterian church will conduct funeral services for Robert B. Tuttle, 26, at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Services will be held in the Rutherford funeral home followed by burial in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. Tuttle died Sunday morning in Pawating hospital following an extended illness.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, December 22, 1937, page 2 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
William Wozniak, Delbert Susan, Clair Smith, Richard Sutton, Robert Swain and Charles Finch served as pallbearers at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the funeral of Robert B. Tuttle. Services were conducted in the Rutherford funeral home by the Rev. Guy W. Simon, of the First Presbyterian church. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. Tuttle died Sunday in Pawating hospital following an extended illness.
Marietta Hahn
March 23, 1840-Jan. 6, 1911
Niles Daily Sun, Friday, January 6, 1911, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Marietta Hahn, widow of Louis Hahn, passed away at 11:30 o'clock last evening at her home 108 south Fifth street.
Mrs. Hahn Had been a sufferer from a complication of diseases for almost a year, but it was only three weeks ago that her condition became serious.
Mrs. Hahn was born in Bertrand Mar 23, 1840. She was married in Buchanan to Mr. Hahn and resided there for a number of years before coming to Niles 30 years ago.
The deceased was the mother of four children and of these three are left to mourn her demise as follows: Arthur Hahn of Jackson; Edward Hahn of Marshallton, Ia., and Mrs. A. Fisher of this city.
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the death of Mr. Hahn.
The demise of Mrs. Hahn removes a lady from the community who will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition but ever ready to relieve distress or do a kindly deed and the gracious hospitality dispensed in her own home was one of her most charming attributes. She was a life long member of the Methodist church and when health permitted was active in the affairs of the church.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev. R.A. Wright will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Harry B. Eager
Jan. 11, 1884-May 2, 1911
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 3, 1911, page 1 col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
Harry B. Eager, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Harger of Niles, passed away yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. Martha Eager, 721 Sherman avenue, South Bend.
Mr. Eager was born in St. Joseph county, Indiana, January 11, 1884 and was therefore 27 years of age. He went to South Bend at the of twelve years and was educated in the public schools there, graduating from the High school with the class of 1901.
Five years ago Mr. eager came to Niles and organized a stock company known as the Eager Manufacturing Company for the manufacture of a patent furnace pipe, an invention of the promotor[sic], Mr. Eager.
Mr. Eager was obliged to retire from business on account of failing health and go west.
Later Mr. Eager returned to Niles and with this family resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harger until they went to South Bend a few months ago.
Besides his mother, Mr. Eager is survived by his young wife, who was formerly Miss Florence Harger, and three small daughters. A brother, Byron Eager also survives.
Mr. Eager was a member of Fidelity Camp. No. 29. W.O.W. at South Bend.
Mr. Eager had many friends in Niles who deplore his demise and much sympathy is expressed for the young widow who has been bereft of her husband and of a brother with a period of a few months.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at one o'clock from the residence in South Bend. The remains will be brought to Niles for interment at Silver Brook cemetery.