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.

Cuddeback, John F.

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John F. Cuddeback
Dec. 8, 1924-March 28, 1993

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 31, 1993, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

John F. Cuddeback
1924-1993
Vice president of Andrew G. Gordon, Inc.

  Funeral services for John F. Cuddeback, 68, of 325 North Street, Bennington, Vt., are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Halbritter Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tessari, of St. John's United Church of Christ, officiating.
    Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Cuddeback died at 10:35 a.m. Sunday at Vermont Veteran's Home in Bennington, following an extended illness.
    Born Dec. 8, 1924, in Niles, he was a resident of Bennington since 1983, coming from Marshfield, Mass.
    He was vice-president of Andrew G. Gordon Inc. in Norwell, Mass. from 1965-83.
    He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy.  He was a graduate of Niles High School, held a bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College and a master's degree from the University of Maine.
    Survivors include a daughter, Diane Merrill of Arlington, Mass.; two grandsons and a sister, Florence Cuddeback of Niles.
    Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Halbritter Funeral Home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veteran's Home, 325 North St., Bennington, VT 05201.

Gephart,, Mary R. (Baird)

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Mrs. Harry (Mary R. Baird) Gephart
Sept. 4, 1832*-June 5, 1901

Niles Republican, Thursday, June 13, 1901, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

ESTIMABLE LADY DEAD
Passes Away in Chicago and Remains Brought Here Today for Burial


    The remains of the late Mrs. Harry Gephart, who died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. Probasco, in Chicago, were brought here this afternoon at one o'clock for burial. They were conveyed to Trinity church, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.J. DeCouix. Burial in Silver Brook cemetery.
    Mrs. Gephart, who was 69 years of age, was for many years a resident of this city, and well known, and highly respected.  She leaves five children: Mrs. Charles Harris, of Mackinac City, Mich.; Mrs. Robert Probasco and Miss Mae, of Chicago; Mrs. Frank Langston, of Niles, and Harry, of Manistee.

* Computed from age on date of death per Death Record

 

Richardson, Rev. James Thomas

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Rev. James Thomas Richardson
June 5, 1836-February 16, 1914

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 18, 1914, page 1, microfilm Niles District Library

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    Rev. James Thomas Richardson 523 Cushing street, South Bend, died Monday after an illness of three years.  The immediate cause of his death was bronchitis.  He was 77 years old and had been a resident of South Bend for the last five years, coming from Bay City, Mich.
    For some years he had been retired from the ministry.  Rev. Mr. Richardson was born in Truxton, N.Y., June 5, 1836.  He married Mary E. Clark of Niles, Dec. 21, 1859.  He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Richardson, and daughter, Mrs. S. J. Morgan, of South Bend.
    The funeral was private, from the South Bend residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. F.K. Dougherty of the Grace M.E. church conducted the services. The burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery, this city .  Arrangements were made for the party to leave South Bend on the 3 o'clock interurban car, reaching here at 3:26 this afternoon.

Wedel, Margaret

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Margaret Wedel
Dec. 4, 1840-May 23, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 24, 1900, page 6, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. MARGARET WEDEL
An Old  Resident Passes Away After a Short Illness

From Wednesday's Sun.

    Mrs. Margaret Wedel, for many years a resident of this city, died this morning about five o'clock; the cause of death being dropsy of the heart.
    Deceased was born in Saxony, Germany, in  1840, and came to this country at an early age. She was married in this city when quite young and had resided here for nearly 40 years, and leaves a husband to mourn her death.
    She was the mother of ten children, six of whom survive, Mrs. Jno. Francis, Miss Louisa, Charles, Mrs. Jno. Hastings, Miss Minnie and Edward, all residing in this city.  She was a loving mother and neighbor, and her death will be mourned by all.
    The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. F. [illegible] officiating.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Harris, Anna M.

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Anna M. Harris
abt. 1832-July 29, 1886

Niles Republican, Thursday, July 29, 1886, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. George Harris died at her residence on Oak street this morning.
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Niles Mirror, Wednesday, August 4, 1886, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mrs. A.M. Harris, widow of George Harris, deceased, died at her residence in this city, on Thursday morning July 29.  Mrs. Harris was afflicted and suffered severely for the past year or more with a cancer.  She was in the 54th year of her age, and leaves one daughter and three sons to mourn her untimely loss.
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Niles Democrat, Saturday, August 7, 1886, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Anna M. Harris, relict of Geo. W. Harris, died at her home on Oak Lane, on Wednesday of last week, and was buried at Silver Brook cemetery on Friday.

Harris, George

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George Harris
1827-Sept. 2, 1877

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, September 5, 1877, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

    GEORGE HARRIS died at twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock on Sunday night at the age of 50 years. He came here from Sumnerville about 1845, and worked at shoemaking ever since.  He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters.  The oldest a son of about 25, the youngest a son of about 15.  He has been for the past eight years in the store of Mr. William Wares, and he has ever been considered one of the most competent, honorable and honest men.
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Niles Democrat, Saturday, September 8, 1877, page 2, col.  3, microfilm Niles District Library

    George Harris, whose death occurred at his residence in this city on Sunday evening last, has been a citizen of Niles for many years, and during all the years of his sojourn among our people, proved himself to be an honest and honorable man, fair and just to all. He had his faults as all have theirs, but notwithstanding, he was a man for all that.  He leaves a wife and six children, as well as many friends, to mourn his death.  He was in the 50th year of his age.
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Niles Republican, Thursday, September 6, 1877, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Geo. H. Harris, for a number of years a merchant in this City, died last Sunday night.  His funeral took place from his late residence on Tuesday.

Forney, Mary Jane (Perkins)

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Mary Jane Forney
March 1, 1816-May 6, 1900

DEATH OF MRS. JANE FORNEY
One of the Earliest Settlers of Niles, Passes Away

    Mrs. Jane Forney, one of the earliest settlers of Niles, passed away yesterday morning, at the home of her brother, P.P. Perkins, near Barron lake.
    She had seen four score years and four and old age is ascribed as the cause of her demise. Deceased was the wife of the late John Forney and was one of the earliest residents of these parts, having come here about 50 years ago.  She had made this city her home up to within a short time ago when she went to live with her brother and his people, near Barron lake.
    The funeral will occur on Tuesday and services will be conducted by Rev. Chapman, at the M.E. church, of which church the deceased was a devout member, on Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock p.m.
    The remains will be laid to rest in Silver Brook cemetery.  Mrs. Forney is also survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Cann, of Chicago.

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 10, 1900, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
    
  1. Forney, John
  2. Duval, James Robert
  3. Sallee, Iris
  4. Poulson, Jessie F.

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