Theodore “Ted” Miller, of Niles
June 17, 1929-Sept. 13, 2022

Niles Daily Star, Published 12:21 am Monday, September 19, 2022

Theodore “Ted” Miller, 93, of Niles, passed away Tuesday, Sept.13, 2022. Arrangements are being made by Brown Funeral Home, of Niles.

Published on Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services website

Theodore Robert Miller

Theodore “Ted” R. Miller, 93, formerly of Niles, peacefully passed away in Edwardsburg, Michigan, surrounded by those he loved.

On June 17, 1929, Ted was born in Bloomington, Indiana, to the late George and Edna (Marvel) Miller.

There aren’t many people who can say that they have lived a life as full as Ted Miller’s. After graduating from the Tulsa Oklahoma Bible School in 1947, he was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was one of the strong few who served our country without a weapon as he chose to hold his faith closer to his heart than anything else. After being honorably discharged in 1953, Ted found a very long and successful career as an insurance agent. His thirty-seven and half-year career working for National Life and Accident Insurance connected him with multiple communities and introduced him to a lot of the friends he had for the majority of his life. He was an accomplished charter member of the four Flags Association of Life Under Writers and as a result, he won numerous awards and many opportunities to travel. Most people decide to slow down after a thirty-seven-year career but after retirement, Ted decided he wanted to run his own drywall business and kept busy with that until he started driving for Avis Rental Cars.

Aside from his career, what Ted found the most pride in was his beautiful family of five. He married the woman of his dreams, Joyce Gentry, on April 15, 1951, and their union brought them two daughters and a son. He was fortunate enough to become a grandpa, a great-grandpa, and a great-great-grandpa before his passing. He served as the patriarch of his family and guided them with the same faith that he was raised with. He attended the Full Gospel Church and was the Sunday School superintendent for ten years. Ted wasn’t afraid to participate in singing his favorite hymns with his church family and was also known to play the clarinet. He loved traveling and appreciated anything he could do that involved being outside; hunting, fishing, softball, tennis, and was excellent in a horseshoe pit. The game that he enjoyed connecting with his children and grandchildren on was ping pong, a lifetime favorite of his.

Preceding Ted in death are his parents, George and Edna (Marvel) Miller; wife, Joyce (Gentry) Miller; sister, Mary Lou Scott; extended family members, and many friends.

Those surviving Ted include his three children, Joe (Lillie) Miller, Cindy Kirkdorfer, and Pam (Elgon) Ellis; grandchildren, Aaron Asmus, Aarick Asmus, Landon (Maggie) Asmus, Cameron (Karla) Mendenhall, Brooke Mendenhall, Daniel Miller, Kayla (Daniel) Simpson, Rachel Miller, Brian (Tammy) Ellis, Larry (Monique) Ellis, and Jeff Ellis; great-grandchildren, Brandon Asmus, Kadin Goetz, Sam Goetz, Myah Asmus, Garrett Asmus, Nathan Krupp, Cole Krupp, Dylan Mendenhall, Colten Mendenhall, Jackson Caram, Joshua Simpson, Nick (Christina) Ellis, Kassie Ellis, Brooke (Aaron) DePalma; great-great-grandchildren, Ophilia, Penelope, and Atlas DePalma; as well as three nieces and one nephew.

Following Ted’s wishes, a funeral ceremony will take place at the Calvary Chapel in Granger, Indiana, on Friday, September 23, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the service at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the funeral there will be lunch provided at the church. Following the luncheon, Ted will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all donations be made to either Calvary Chapel (53494 Fir Rd., Granger, Indiana, 46530) or to Centrica Care Navigators (7100 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49009).

A very special thanks to the Centrica Care Team; Kendra, Jen, Robin, and Chris for the compassion and genuine care that was given during Ted’s final days.

Pictures, memories, and condolence messages for the family may be posted on Ted’s webpage at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Farries D. Maxwell, of Niles
Sept. 23, 1985-Aug. 16, 2022

Niles Daily Star, Published 3:55 pm Thursday, August 18, 2022

Stephen P. Hibinger, of Granger, formerly of Niles
Dec. 26, 1966-Aug. 21, 2022

Niles Daily Star, Published 5:23 pm Friday, August 26, 2022

Stephen P. Hibinger, 55, of Granger, formerly of Niles, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted with Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

Published on Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services website

Raquon Glenn, Niles,
June 20, 1996-Sept. 12, 2022

Niles Daily Star, Published 10:20 am Monday, September 12, 2022

Raquon Glenn, 26, Niles, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in South Bend. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

Published on Brown Funeral Home and Cremations Services website

Obituary of Ra'Quon D'Angelo Glenn

Ra’Quon D’Angelo Glenn, 26, of Niles, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 9, 2022.

Ra’Quon was born in Niles, Michigan, on June 20, 1996 to Addie L. Woods and Larry P. Glenn Jr.

Ra’Quon was a proud graduate of Niles High School, Class of 2015.  He continued his education at Davenport University where he also pursued his football career.  His family was what mattered most to him and he later transferred to Kalamazoo Valley Community where he continued his education towards his nursing degree.  He was a very hard worker and was previously employed through the RV industry.

Ra’Quon, also known as “Lil Boy”, “Good Lookin”, “Cat-Daddy”, and “Batman”, enjoyed playing basketball and football.  He succeeded in All State and Semi-Pro football.  Ray loved being around his family and friends but wherever he went he was loved, his smile and spirit lit up the room.

Ra’Quon is preceded in death by his grandmother, Laura Woods; cousins, Harold Parks, Eddie Woods Jr., and Shalonda Williams-Burger; aunts, Lorela McNair, Yolanda P. Glenn-Williams, Kathy Glenn.

He is survived by his parents, Addie Woods of Niles and Larry Glenn Jr.; maternal grandmother, Betty Bridgewater of Niles; maternal grandfather, Odie Woods of Niles; paternal grandmother Katherine Glenn of Berrien Springs; siblings, Earl Bostic Jr. and his two children, Anthony Bostic and his daughter and unborn son, and Larry Glenn III, all of Niles, Yolanda Murphy and her three children and three grandchildren of South Bend, and Jessica Coffey and her two children of Berrien Springs; The love of his life, JayRiel Palmer-Kirtdoll and her mother and three siblings; and his adoptive mother Krystol Jackson and her two children. Ray Ray will forever be missed by his child that is due to arrive in to this world on October 6, 2022 as well as countless aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents, and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ra'Quon Glenn will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Niles with a time of visitation to begin at Noon. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Brandon Allen Harpole, of Niles
April 28, 1979-June 10, 2016

Niles Daily Star, Published 9:44 am Tuesday, June 14, 2016

April 28, 1979 — June 10, 2016

Brandon Allen Harpole, 37, of Niles, Michigan died unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2016 at his home.

Brandon Allen Harpole

He was born on April 28, 1979 in South Bend, Indiana to Michael Allen Cheney and Teresa Diane Harpole. He attended both Brandywine and Niles schools, and has lived here all of his life. He had been employed as a diesel mechanic.

“B” enjoyed hunting and fishing — often up at Baldwin, Michigan — and listened to an eclectic selection of music including classic rock and country. He is remembered as a generous individual, willing to do anything to help a friend.

On Jan. 19, 2001, in Grand Rapids, Michigan he married the former Amanda Beth Owens, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Michael Harpole, Victoria Harpole, Elizabeth Harpole, and Mariska Harpole; his parents, Teresa D. (Ronald) Earl of Niles and Michael A. (Kelly) Cheney of Niles; and B’s siblings, Denise Harpole of Niles, Courtney Cheney of Mishawaka, Indiana, Tiffany Cheney of Buchanan, Michigan, Casey Tovey, and Shannon Earl Heather (Joe) Turnock, Tamara Earl, and Korie Earl, all of Niles; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Brandon Harpole will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Pastor Jeffrey L. Whittaker of Michiana Christian Embassy officiating.

Teresa Diane Earl
September 24, 1959 - July 29, 2022

Published on Hoven Funeral Home website

Teresa Diane Earl of Niles, Michigan | 1959 - 2022 | Obituary

Teresa Diane Earl, 62, of Niles, MI, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022.

She was born September 24, 1959 in Niles, MI to the late Myrtle and John Harpole. Teresa graduated from Niles High School. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all she enjoyed helping others any way that she could.

Teresa is survived by her daughters, Denise Harpole, Korie Earl; daughter-in-law, Amanda Harpole;step-son, Jeff Stacy; stepdaughters, Tammie, Shannon, Heather Earl; brother, Ralph Harpole; sister-in-laws, Vera Harpole, Debbie Harpole, Roxanne Hunt; nieces, Amy Harpole, Kari Harpole, Tara Miller; nephews, John Harpole, Doyle Harpole, Johnathan Harpole; 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and John; husband, Ron Earl; son, Brandon Harpole; brothers, James Harpole, Oliver Harpole, Gary Harpole, Ronnie Harpole, and Doyle Harpole.

Visitation for Teresa will be held at 4 pm on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 6 pm. Burial will be held at a later date at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.