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.

Julien Amason, of Niles
June 7, 2022-August 7, 2022

Niles Daily Star, Published 2:56 pm Friday, August 12, 2022

Julien Amason, two months, of Niles, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 at Memorial Hospital- South Bend. Arrangements are pending and entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

Published on Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services website:

Obituary of Julien Glenn Amason

Baby Julien Glenn Amason, of Niles, passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on August 7, 2022, at the South Bend Memorial Hospital. Julien was born in Niles on June 7, 2022, to his two loving parents, Brandon R. Amason and Liliana K. Zulas.

From the time he was born, Julien was a strong willed, happy baby who loved nothing more than snuggles and affection from his parents. It was obvious that he was a mama’s boy, but would embrace the love given to him regardless of where it came from. Although his life was cut short, Julien’s presence had a life changing impact on his entire family. He was born into a family that brought him into the world with more love than he could have comprehended. He was full of smiles and giggles until it was time to change his diaper, which was his least favorite time throughout the day. His bright-eyed smile will be cherished and remembered forever. Julien was preceded in death by some of his great-grandparents and extended family members.

The large, loving family surviving Julien include his parents, Brandon R. Amason and Liliana K. Zulas of Niles; brother, Oliver Amason of Niles; grandparents, Timothy and Christy Herbster of Niles, Paul Zulas of South Bend, Susan Aitchison of North Carolina, Anne Zulas of South Bend, and Lisa Rotzien of Niles; great-grandparents, Robin Thomas of Racine, Wisconsin, Roy and Carolyn Herbster, Ptricia Hanlon of North Carolina; aunts and uncles, Marissa Flitsch, Andrew Jensen, Ashley Jensen, Samuel Herbster, Kaylynn Herbster, Chris Zulas, James Zulas, Angelina Zulas (Zac Carr), Lennie Zulas, and Charlie Zulas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the GoFundMe that was created in Julien’s name.

The family will gather for private funeral services. Friends and Family are welcome to join Julien’s family for an interment on Friday, September 9, 2022 at3:00 p.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

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

Mabel A. Walton (Currier)
Nov. 5, 1880-Feb. 22, 1961

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, February 22, 1961, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Mabel A. Walton, 80, 1828 River Bluff Rd., retired Buchanan Elementary School principal, died at 6 a.m. today in Pawating Hospital where she was admitted Tuesday night. She had been ill for the past week.

Mrs. Walton was born Nov. 5, 1880, in Bertrand Township and had lived her lifetime in this community. She had taught school for 20 years in the Buchanan system, retiring as grade school principal. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Buchanan and a charter member of the Bend of the River Grange.

Surviving are: her husband, Herbert; a daughter, Miss Esther Walton, Niles, and a sister, Mrs. Dorothea Daw, St. Louis, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pifer Funeral Home with Dr. Maurice McKean, pastor of the First Methodist Church here, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Friends are being received at the funeral home.

Mary Ann Scanlon Walton
Jan. 14, 1874-Oct. 22, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, October 24, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FORMER NILES WOMAN DEAD

Word has been received in Niles of the death of Mrs. Jay Walton, sister-in-law of Herbert Walton of Niles, in Portland, Ore. The body of Mrs. Walton will be brought to Niles for burial probably about next Tuesday, although plans for the funeral are as yet incomplete.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 27, 1930, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MRS. JAY WALTON

Jay Walton returned from Portland this afternoon with the body of his wife, Mrs. Mary Scanlon Walton, who died in that city on Thursday. Funeral services were held in Portland before the body was shipped to Niles. Friends will gather in the Troost and Augustine chapel at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for a brief service before the committal service at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, October 28, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: COMMITTAL FOR MRS. WALTON

Among those from out of the city who attended the committal services in Silver Brook cemetery this afternoon for Mrs. Jay Walton, who body was brought to Niles from Portlnad[sic], Ore., where funeral services were held, were James Scanlon of Saginaw, a brother of Mrs. Walton, and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Comerford of Detroit. Mr. Walton accompanied the body to Niles and is at the home of his brother, Herbert.

Esther M. Williams
Aug. 26, 1902-Jan. 3, 1971

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, January 4, 1971, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

NILES―Mrs. Esther M. Williams, 68, of 1502 Maple Street died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday at Pawating Hospital following an illness of several months.

Mrs. Williams, who was born Aug. 26, 1902 in Logansport, Ind. Had lived in Niles since 1926, coming from Logansport. She married John F. Williams Aug. 28, 1930 in Logansport. He survives.

Mrs. William[sic] is survived by four brothers, Henry Smallwood of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Carl, Ralph and James Smallwood of Niles and a sister, Mrs. Florence DeHaven of Niles.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. John R. Wyngarden officiating. Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.

The Niles Chapter of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m Tuesday at the Halbritter Funeral Home.

Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Tuesday.