Rosemary Miller, of Niles
Feb. 28, 1930 — Sept. 19, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published online 8:37 am Thursday, September 22, 2016

Rosemary L. Miller, 86, of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:57 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Raymond Theodore and Aileen Yvonne (Parker) Ernst. She was graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, and has lived in Niles since 1961. She was employed in the executive offices of the National-Standard Corporation in Niles, and the former Buchanan offices of Clark Equipment Company.
Rosemary was raised in Christian churches, and has continued to attend various churches. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary to the B.P.O. of Niles Elks #1322, and the auxiliary to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Mounted Division (Equestrian). As a young lady, she was active in area golf leagues, and more recently has enjoyed ceramics and other handcrafts, and reading novels.
She was married on Feb. 8, 1986, at the Portage Prairie United Methodist Church in Niles to James “Gordon” Miller with whom she celebrated the twenty-eighth anniversary of their wedding prior to his death on January 18, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her son, William “Bil” Runyan in 1985, a step-son, Jay Gordon Miller in 1988; and by Rosemary’s brothers, Paul Ernst, Duane Ernst, and Bruce Ernst.
Surviving family includes two children by her first husband, Carl “Jack” Runyan, Rod (Kim) Runyan of Buda, Texas and Bonnie (Dave) DeRidder of Elkton, Florida; step-daughters, Kathryn (Joe) Antus of Osceola, Indiana and Linda L. Miller of Niles; grandchildren Kyle (William) Norman, Brett Runyan, Robert Selbie, Tyler Selbie, Jeff Miller, Dan Denaut, Alycia Denaut, Ian Miller, Nicole Miller, Lacey (Michael) Peters, Jay Wiemuth, and Chad Wiemuth; ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Rosemary Miller will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with the Rev. Cathi Huvaere of Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles officiating. Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Rosemary may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
www.halbritterfunerals.com

Hub (Hubert) Hasseltine, of Niles
March 23, 1929 — Sept. 3, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published online 8:36 am Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Hub (Hubert) N. Hesseltine, 87, of Niles, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at his home.

Hub was born on March 23, 1929, to the late Nelson and Inez Hesseltine in Vancouver, Washington. On Aug. 29, 1969, he married Elizabeth Furner at a ceremony in Niles. Hub was a longtime member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Niles. He was an avid bowler and was inducted in the Niles Bowling Hall of Fame in 2010. Hub was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and dearly loved animals.

Hub is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth; children, Jim (Barbara) Hesseltine, Randi Sandknop, Marc Brandon and Kathy (Kent) Moeder; grandchildren, Eric, Ashley and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Jake, Timmy and Katie and sisters, Helen Hope and Lorraine (Willie) Moody.

Hub Hasseltine

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Inez and son, Jerry Hesseltine.

Visitation for Hub will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Niles with Father Thomas King C.S.C. officiating and Brother Dennis Meyers assisting.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, Niles or Fur-Ever Foster, P.O. box 615, Niles, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com

Note: Obituary heading in Niles Daily Star spelled name as "Hasseltine" but this is corrected in body of obit and cemetery record spells name "Hesseltine".

Duane Benson
Aug. 6, 1945 — Sept. 24, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published online 8:29 am Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Duane E. Benson, a faithful servant of God, died peacefully at 1:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, with family gathered at Hanson Hospice Center following an extended illness.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1945, in Charlotte, Michigan to Clynis Albin and Edythe Esma (Ballard) Benson. He was graduated from Charlotte High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Spring Arbor (Michigan) College (now University), and continued his education at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan and Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo).
He began his teaching career at Concord (Michigan) Community Schools before coming to Niles Community Schools where he taught — mostly in the science classrooms at Ballard and Ring Lardner Junior High Schools — for 32 years.

Duane Benson

Duane was a member of the Mapleview Free Methodist Church in Niles for 47 years. At Mapleview he taught Sunday School, was an adult leader for the teen program, sang in the praise team, and was a member of the Board of Trustees.
He also served on the boards of Somerset (Michigan) Beach Campground of the Free Methodist Church, and the Michigan Science Olympiad.
At Ring Lardner he sponsored the Science Olympiad Club, coached the football and volleyball teams, and advised the model building club and the rocketry club. He could also be found in his home shop building models, and woodworking.
His life was focused on serving God by caring for everyone in his life. Family members, friends, students and many others benefited from a variety of caring gifts that Duane offered. He also participated in mission trips in Michigan, Kentucky, Brazil, and Nigeria. In every endeavor – teaching, cabinetmaking, or studying God’s Creation — Duane strove for the greatest level of excellence, to give glory to God.
On Sept. 9, 1967, in Pontiac, Michigan he married the former Elizabeth L. Morris with whom he celebrated two weeks ago the 49th anniversary of their wedding.
Surviving family includes his wife, Liz Benson and their children, Curtis (Gwen) Kenney-Benson of Lockport, Illinois, Michael Benson of Lakeview, Oregon, and Jean Ziesmer of Largo, Florida; grandchildren Spencer Kenney-Benson, Duncan Kenney-Benson, and Jillian Ziesmer; and Duane’s siblings, Karl Benson of Danville, Kentucky, Neil Benson of Red Wing, Minnesota, Cheri (Milton) Green of Burgaw, North Carolina, Lora (Steve) Dunham of Lone Tree, Iowa, and Tina Benson of Lexington, Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Duane Benson will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at the Mapleview Free Methodist Church, 1837 Niles-Buchanan Road, Niles with the Rev. Greg Rensberry of the church officiating. Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. Contributions in memory of Duane may be made to the Mapleview Free Methodist Church for youth camp scholarships.
www.halbritterfunerals.com

James Willard Harpole, of Niles
Sept. 17, 1947 — Aug. 17, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:34 am Friday, August 19, 2016

James Willard Harpole, 68, of Niles, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at his home.

He was born Sept. 17, 1947, to Myrtle and John Harpole in Niles. On Nov. 30, 1968, James married Vera Walls at a ceremony in Niles. James enjoyed fishing and hunting. After 34 years at French Paper, James retired.

James is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vera; daughters, Kari Jones, Tara (Spencer) Miller; brothers, Doyle (Debbie) Harpole, Ralph (Cheryl) Harpole; sister, Teresa (Ron) Earl; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and John; brothers, Oliver, Gary, and Ronnie Harpole.

Funeral services for James will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Hoven Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 2 to 4 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.

Carrie Ward Brown
March 14, 1862-March 16, 1936

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, March 17, 1936, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. BROWN WILL BE BURIED HERE

Sister of Montgomery Ward Dies in Detroit; Rites Set Wednesday

The youngest sister of the late Montgomery Ward will be buried in Niles Wednesday afternoon in the family lot beside her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Ward, in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mrs. Carrie Ward brown, 74, who died Monday in Harper hospital, Detroit, was born in Niles and lived here until about 10 years ago when she went to Detroit to live with her daughter, Mrs. V.H. Kendall. The daughter and one sister, Mrs. N.A. Hass, Phoenix, Ariz., are the only surviving relatives.

Mrs. Brown's last visit to Niles was about five years ago when she spent a month or more here at the time of her sister, Mrs. Cora Hammond's serious illness and death.

Lewis F. Brown, her husband, died about 18 years ago. After that she lived for about six years in her home on North State street, moving afterward to Detroit.

The body will arrive in Niles Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 (EST) on the Michigan Central.  It will be taken from there to Silverbrook cemetery where the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson will read the committal service.

Accompanying Mrs. Kendall and the family to Niles Wednesday will be Mrs. Willard French, Detroit; and Mrs. Kendall's cousin, Wayne Brown, Mt. Clemens.

Note: DOB from Michigan Death Certificate

Ward Dixon Binns
April 22, 1896-March 31, 1936

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 2, 1936, page 2, col 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral Service For Ward Binns Set Saturday

Funeral services for Ward Dixon Binns, who died in Albuquerque, N. M., Tuesday afternoon, will be held in the Price and Kiger funeral home Saturday afternoon at  [illegible].  The body will arrive in Niles by train Saturday.

The Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, rector of the Trinity Episcopal church, will conduct the services and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

The news of Mr. Binns death came as a shock to his family.  Shortly befofre his death he had been reported as greatly imporved at the Veterans' hospital in Albuquerque where he was under treatment.

Mr. Binns as born in Niles April 22, 1896. He leaves his wife, Florence and four children, Dale, Paul, Suzanne and Virginia, 16 South State street.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.R.  Binns, live at 606 South Fifth street.  A brother, Vernon, White Plains, N.Y.,and a half-brother, Clifton, Camden, also survive.

He was employed as an artist by the National Print and Engraving company for 14 years prior to his illness two years ago.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 6, 1936, page 2, col 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief:  BINNS SERVICE SATURDAY

Funeral services for Ward D. Binns were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Price and Kiger funeral home, the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson officiating.  Pallbearers were Harry Lydick, Garnett Jones, Leroy Warren, Albert Whie, George Keach and Alfred Phister.  Among the relatives and friends from out-of-town who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Binns, White Plains, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. C. Binns and daughter, Camden, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Geary and Mrs. Charles McMurtrie, Dansville, N.Y., beside several from Detroit, Holland and South Bend.  Mrs. Geary will remain for a visit in the home of Mrs. Florence Binns.