Betty June Harrold
Feb. 5, 1925-Jan. 30, 1994

Services for Betty June Harrold, 68, of 340 Woodruff St., Niles, who died at 11:23 p.m. Sunday Jan. 30, 1994,  in Pawating Hospital, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Halbritter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

She was born Feb. 5, 1925, in Niles. On May 24, 1949, she married Donald E. Harrold. He survives with a daughter, Peggy Mantke of Niles; and a sister, Dorothy ``Dutch'' Cochran of Niles.

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Jeanne Carolyn Harroff
March 3, 1933-Oct. 31, 2004

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 2, 2004, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Jeanne C. Harroff, 71 of South Third St., Niles, are 11 a.m. Thursday, at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, by the Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church.

Harroff died Sunday, Oct. 31, unexpectedly of natural causes.

Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Harroff was born March 31, 1933, in Niles. She graduated from Niles High School in 1947.

On May 5, 1956, in the First Presbyterian Church, Niles, she married James D. Harroff, who preceded her in death.

Harroff was employed for several years as Secretary at Niles High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Niles.

A long-time resident of Effie Lane, she served as a Howard Township Trustee, on the Zoning Board, and the township's Liaison to SMCAS. She was a also a member of the Southwestern Michigan Running Club, and the Friday  Night Book Club.

Survivors include three sons, Jeffrey Harroff of South Bend, Ind., Jonathan Harroff of Edwardsburg, and Jerry Patrick Harroff; and four grandchildren.

Harroff was preceded in death by one son, Jay Clark Harroff.

Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles District Library.

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Mrs. Jeanne Carolyn Harroff, 71, of South Third Street, Niles, Mich., died Sunday morning, Oct. 31,  2004, in her home. Death was unexpected but of natural causes.

She was born on March 31, 1933, in Niles, to Robert and Maybelle (Vetter) Moody, and lived in Niles all of her life. She graduated from Niles High School in 1947. As longtime resident of Effie Lane, she served as a trustee to Howard Township, served on the Zoning Board and as the township's liaison to SMCAS. She was also employed for several years by Niles Community Schools as secretary at Niles High School.

Mrs. Harroff was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Niles, and of the Southwestern Michigan Running Club and the Friday Night Book Club.

On May 5, 1956, at First Presbyterian Church, Niles, she was married to James D. Harroff, who preceded her in death on April 19, 2000. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jay Clark Harroff, who died at birth in 1969.

Surviving family includes her sons, Jeffrey (Robin) Harroff of South Bend, Ind., Jonathan (Marcia) Harroff of Edwardsburg, Mich., and Jerry Patrick Harroff of Los Angeles, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Jennifer Harroff, Justin Harroff, Lindsay Harroff and Jacob Harroff.

The funeral service for Jeanne C. Harroff will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with the Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church, Niles, officiating. Committal services will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Harroff may be made to the Niles District Library.

James D. Harroff
Jan. 16, 1931-April 19, 2000

James D. Harroff, 69, of Effie Lane, Niles, Mich., died following a brief illness at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind.

He was born on Jan. 16, 1931, in Niles, to Clarence R. and Marion Eva (Starke) Harroff and was a lifelong resident of Niles, graduating from Niles High School in 1949. He also graduated from Acme Tool & Design, South Bend. He retired in 1997 from Custom Form, Elkhart, Ind., and was formerly employed with National-Standard Company, Niles.

Mr. Harroff was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Niles, and volunteered as a leader of the church's Troop 71 of Boy Scouts of America. He also volunteered as a coach for Howard Township Little League and Babe Ruth in Niles, and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #449, Buchanan.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the American Legion Post, Coldwater, Mich.

On May 5, 1956, in the First Presbyterian Church, he married the former Jeanne Carolyn Moody, who survives. He is also survived by their sons, Jeffrey (Robin) Harroff of South Bend, Jonathan (Marcia) Harroff of Edwardsburg, Mich., and Jerry Patrick Harroff of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Jennifer and Justin Harroff of South bend, and Lindsay and Jacob Harroff of Edwardsburg, Mich.; his sister, Barbara Stevens of Clearwater, Kan.; and brothers, Gale (Barbara) Harroff of Nashua, N.H., and Carl (Judy) Harroff of Hammond, Ind.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jay Clark Harroff, who died at birth in 1969.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with the Reverend Doctor Ronald H. Wakeman of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Committal services will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, concluding with a Veteran's Flag Presentation and Taps by John McLaughlin, Commander of American Legion Post 26, Niles.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 21, in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation of First Presbyterian Church, Niles.

Edna M. Harrington
May 8, 1927-Sept. 29, 1994

Services for Edna M. Harrington, 67, of 1120 N. 17th St., Niles  and Fort Myers, Fla., who died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 1994, in Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, after an illness, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Mrs. Harrington retired from Federal Life & Casualty Insurance Co. She was born May 8, 1927, in Battle Creek, Mich., and moved to Niles in 1992. On March 3, 1963, in Battle Creek, she married John R. Harrington. He survives, with a daughter, Sharon Fedoruk of Berrien Springs; a son, Steven Barber of Niles; eight grandchildren; and a brother, Wayne Jordan of Battle Creek. She was a member of the church, Circles of the Episcopal Church at St. Thomas Church, Battle Creek, and Ladies of the Elks.

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Jack A. Harrington
April 1, 1940-Dec. 13, 1999

Jack A. Harrington, 59, of Gettysburg Drive, Niles, Mich., died unexpectedly but of natural causes at 2 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in his home.

He was born to Beryl and Margaret (Tichenor) Harrington in Niles on April 1, 1940. He had lived most of his life in Niles, with the exception of the 23 years he was a resident of Buchanan, Mich.

Mr. Harrington was a former employee of National Store Fixtures in Niles, and had been employed for 23 years at Clark Equipment.

He was an auction enthusiast and searched for old telephones which he collected and restored. Mr. Harrington enjoyed playing euchre and was involved in tournaments.

On March 30, 1963, in Niles, he married the former Anna R. Rough, who survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Cathy L. Harrington of South Bend, Ind., and Vicky S. (Brian) Scherff of Belding, Mich.; his sisters, Doris (William) Blackmun and Ann (Robert) Prestine, both of Niles; several nieces and nephews; the parents of his wife, Pauline and Herbert Rough of Niles; and by a sister-in-law, Judy Pershing of South Bend.

Funeral services for Jack A. Harrington will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with the Rev. Doctor Ronald H. Wakeman of the First Presbyterian Church in Niles officiating. Committal will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Harrington may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Foundation of the First Presbyterian Church in Niles.

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Marshall C. Harman
June 3, 1946-May 8, 2006

Marshall C. Harman, 56,  of Niles, died Monday, May 8, 2006, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from injuries received in a automobile accident. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra M. Chance of San Bernardino, Calif.; three sisters, Deanna Mohr and Sharon Chapman, both of Niles, and Linda Martinez of South Bend; and a brother, Nelson of South Bend. Private graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Halbritter Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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