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.

Holtz, William N.

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William N. Holtz
Dec. 13, 1851-June 2, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 2, 1919, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

WM. HOLTZ DIES THIS AFTERNOON

    William N. Holtz, 710 Emmons street, died this afternoon at 2 o'clock following an illness of several weeks.  A more extended notice will be given tomorrow.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 3, 1919, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

WM. N. HOLTZ
VICTIM OF ANEMIA
Well Known Local Resident Died Yesterday

    William N. Holtz, a well known and highly esteemed resident of this city, died yesterday at his home, 710 Emmons street after being confined to his bed since April with anemia.
    Deceased was born in Canton, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1851.
    Besides his wife he is survived by three children, Harry Holtz of Dowagiac; Mrs. Andy Forger, South Bend and George, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Sperenze Ferguson, of Lowell, Ind.  Mrs Gusta Pollock, a daughter, passed away at Seattle, Wash., Saturday, May 31.
    Mr. Holtz worked at the French paper mills up to February of this year, when he met with a minor accident. He was a member of the Loyal American lodge, No. 1003
    Mr. Holtz worked at the French pa-habits, industrious and home loving. [repetition/omission in original]
    Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the home at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. E.G. Lewis of the M.E. church, of which Mr. Holtz was a devoted member will officiate. Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, June 3, 1919, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CLAIMS W.N. HOLTZ
Funeral Services Will be Held
Thursday Afternoon

    William N. Holtz died at his home, 710 Emmons street, west Niles, Monday afternoon about 2 o'clock. His death followed an illness with anemia which had caused him to be bedridden since April 15.
    Mr. Holtz was born in Stark county, Ohio, near Canton, in December, 1851. He had resided in Niles for about five years, during which time he had been continuously employed at the French Paper mills until he became ill.
    Mr. Holtz is survived by a widow, three children--Harry Holtz of Dowagiac, Mrs. Andy Troger, South Bend, and George Holtz, who is at home, and by one sister, Mrs. Sprenca Ferguson of Lowell, Ind.  A daughter of the deceased died at Seattle, Wash., as the result of an operation last Saturday.
    The deceased was a member of the Methodist church. He was also a member of Loyal American lodge, No. 1003.
    The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence.  Dr. E.G. Lewis will officiate.  Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

Kline, Jacob

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Jacob Kline
April 3, 1827-July 15, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, July 15, 1918, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

JACOB KLINE DEAD, AGED 91

Veteran Shoemaker Was a Pioneer Resident of Niles, Coming Here Over 60 Years Ago--Had Long Been Ill.

    Death removed a pioneer and respected resident of Niles this morning when Jacob Kline passed away at his home, 804 Canal street, after suffering for over three years with afflictions attendant upon old age.
    Mr. Kline was 91 years old on April 3.  He had been a resident of Niles for over 60 years, coming here from Pennsylvania where he had learned the shoe making business in his youth and which occupation, with the exception of a few years' mining work, he followed practically all his life.  He was married to his second wife, Mrs. Caroline Widner, in Niles. Her death occurred 24 years ago.
    The deceased is survived by the following children:  Charles and John Kline, Mrs. Ralph Eggleston, Mrs. Samuel Tusing, all of Niles; Mrs. David Whitner and Peter Kline of South Bend, the latter the chief of police in that city.
    The funeral announcement will be made tomorrow.
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 Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 16, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

JACOB KLINE PASSES AWAY

    The death of  Jacob Kline, 804 Canal street, which occurred yesterday morning, comes as a shock to his many friends. He had been suffering for over three years with afflictions attendant upon old age.
    Mr. Kline was 91 years old.
    He was born in Connelsville, Pa., April 3, 1827, but came to his city while a boy, and established a shoe business here.
    He is survived by the following children: Charles and John Kline, Mrs. Ralph Eggleston and Mrs. Sam Tusing, all of this city, Mrs. David Whitner and Chief of Police Peter Kline of South Bend.
    Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. E.G. Lewis of the Methodist church will officiate. Burial at Silver Brook cemetery.

 

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Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, July 16, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


    The funeral services for Jacob Kline will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E.G. Lewis will officiate.  Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

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Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, July 17, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

MAYOR CARSON AND POLICE ATTEND FUNERAL


    Mayor C.R. Carson of South Bend and 10 policemen of the Indiana city drove to Niles this afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Jacob Kline.  It was a mark of respect shown for their superior officer, Peter Kline, who is chief of police.
    Among the officers were Officers Cutting, Miller, Van Dusen, Wesolick, Luther, Kemmerley, Rambo, Kellar, Baxter and Bloom.

Draves, Elizabeth

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Elizabeth Draves
March 19, 1854-July 14, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, July 15, 1918, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

PARALYSIS CAUSES DEATH
Mrs. Fred C. Draves, While Apparently In Her Usual Health, Died Suddenly Sunday Afternoon.

    Mrs. Elizabeth Draves, wife of Fred C. Draves, was stricken with paralysis Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock, Her husband who received no response to his calls, going out into the yard and finding her dead.  The stroke of paralysis followed about nine months'  illness with chronic nephritis.
    Mrs. Draves was 65 years of age. She was born in Indiana near Bremen. She was married in Niles about 46 years ago to Mr. Draves, who mourns in her death a devoted wife and companion and many will ever remember her as a kind neighbor and as a woman of many excellent qualities.
    Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Draves and of these but one survives their mother, a son, Fred, of Detroit, who is expected this evening. The funeral arrangements have not been made pending the son's arrival.
    Mrs. Draves was a member of the Presbyterian church in this city for many years.
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Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, July 16, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Funeral services for Mrs. Fred C. Draves will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Rev. J.G. Lowrie will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, July 16, 1918, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. DRAVES

    Paralysis was the cause of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Draves, at her home, Oak street, Sunday afternoon.
    Mrs. Draves was 65 years of age, and was born in Indiana, near Bremen.
    She was highly respected in the neighborhood and was a member of the Presbyterian church in this city, the funeral services taking place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence, Dr. Lowry officiating.  Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
    Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Fred, of Detroit.

Phelps, Corydon E.

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Corrydon E. Phelps
1856-May 17, 1890

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 17, 1890, page 3 col. 3, reprinted in Niles Mirror, Wednesday, May 21, 1890, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Corrydon E. Phelps died this morning about six o'clock, after a lingering illness of consumption, aged 34 years.  "Corry," as he was familiarly known, was born and raised in this city, and his warm hearted nature and generous disposition had won for him many friends who are saddened by his early death.  His long illness was bravely borne and his death was calm and peaceful. He leaves a wife and one child, who are bereft of a devoted husband and loving father.

[Note: Obituary spells name "Corrydon"; Photo of gravemarker shows it as "Corydon"]

Case, Mandana (Chilson)

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Mandana (Chilson) Case
1804-May 16, 1890

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 17, 1890, page 3 col. 3, reprinted in Niles Mirror, Wednesday, May 21, 1890, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. Mandana Case, an old lady residing on Yankee street, one of the oldest settlers in his section, died last night at 9:30 o'clock, aged 86 years.  She was a sister of the late Hiram Chilson.  The funeral will take place at the residence of Mrs. H. Seward at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 22, 1890, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. Mandana Case died at her home on Yankee street last Friday, aged 86 years.  She was buried on Sunday last in Silver Brook cemetery, by the side of her parents.  Mrs. Case had many relatives and friends in and about the city.

Jackson, Harry O.

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Harry O. Jackson
April 28, 1901-October 3, 1983

    Harry O. Jackson, 82, 1108 Hickory, died at 2:59 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital in South Bend after an extended illness.
    He was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired employee of Niles Lumber Co.
    Born April 28, 1901, in Emmettsburg, Iowa, he lived here since 1937, coming from Nelson, Neb.  On Aug., 23, 1901[sic], in Clay Center, Neb., he married Gladys W. Peery, who survives.
    Also surviving are two grandchildren, Mrs. Linda VanDePutte and Robert E. Jackson, both of Niles.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Halbritter Funeral Home with Rev. Ray C. Cunningham of First Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 3, 1983, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Jackson, Rev. Gordon B.

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Rev. Gordon B. Jackson
Jan. 9, 1925-April 26, 1972

    Niles--The Rev. Gordon B. Jackson, 1620 Hickory St., died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday in Pawating Hospital, where he was admitted Tuesday.
    A clerk at the Niles Post Office and minister of the First Church of God, Rev. Jackson was born Jan. 9, 1925, in Nelson, Neb. He had lived here since 1937, coming from Nelson.  An April 24, 1948, in Niles, he married the former Gloria M. Baird, who survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
    Additional survivors include a son, Robert E. of Niles; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Linda) VanDePutte of Niles; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Jackson; his grandmother, Mrs. Izora Jackson of Niles, and one grandchild.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m  Saturday in the First Baptist Church.
    Friends may call after noon Friday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 27, 1972, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

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