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Harroff, Richard D.

BUCHANAN -- Richard D. Harroff, 67, of Buchanan died Monday morning, May 24, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind. He was a farmer with a love for farming and was a U.S. Army veteran. He proudly drove school bus for River Valley High School boys basketball teams.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. (Michigan time) Thursday, May 27, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, with the Rev. David Meister of First United Methodist Church, Buchanan, officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buchanan Senior Center or to First United Methodist Church, Buchanan.
Richard was born on Dec. 15, 1936, in Buchanan. He was born to Virginia (Hess) Harroff (surviving) and Jack Harroff (preceded). He married Gloria Homer on July 14, 1973.
Richard is survived by Gloria Harroff, wife, Buchanan; Virginia Harroff, mother, Buchanan; Leeann Adair, stepdaughter, Buchanan; Gale (Mike) Chubb, stepdaughter, Buchanan; Bernard Harroff, brother, Galien; Marge (John) Yetzke, honorary sister, Watervliet; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Taken from The Herald - Palladium May 26, 2004 edition

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Hartline, Frank

Frank Hartline Takes Own Life- Buchanan and vicinity was shocked Sunday morning, May 9, to hear that Frank Hartline, aged 68, who lived five and one-half miles north of that town, had shot himself about 5:15 am in the back of the head with a shotgun, tearing off the rear part of his head and killing himself instantly. He had gone out doors to the corner of the garage at his home in Buchanan township before pulling the trigger.
Berrien Springs Era (Berrien County, Michigan) May 13, 1926, p. 1

Contributed By Laura Cox

Hartsell, Melissa Sutherland

Mrs Hartsell taken by death in Florida City  The body of Mrs Melissa Sutherland Hartsell, who died July 28, at the home of her daughter, Mrs George H Campbell, St Petersburg, Florida, will arrived in Benton Harbor Thursday for funeral services from the Dean mortuary Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Mrs Hartsell, whose death followed that of her husband Theodore Hartsell by only six days had lived all her life in Benton Harbor and other parts of Berrien County until recently, when she and her husband went to live with their daughter.  She was born June 24, 1864, and was married January 28, 1883.  Besides her daughter, she leaves one sister, Mrs Ida Clawson, South Bend; three brothers, Nelson Sutherland, Hartford, J.H. Sutherland, Benton Harbor, and C.W. Sutherland, Sister Lakes, and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be conducted by the Reverend Glen M. Frye, pastor of the Methodist Peace Temple of which Mrs Hartsell was a member.  Burial will be in Penn Yan Cemetery.
Unknown Newspaper From Berrien County, Michigan, Tuesday, July 30, 1940, Page 9

Hartsell Rites Are Held Today    Funeral services for Mrs Melissa Sutherland Hartsell, who died July 28 in St Petersburg, Florida, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dean chapel.  The Reverend Glenn M Frye, pastor of the Methodist Peace Temple, officiated.  Mrs Ruth Proctor Miller sand, and Mrs H.W. Fowler presided at the organ.  Bearers were Carl Cassidy, Vitus Hartsell, Burton Sutherland, Kenneth Clawson, Frank Seaberg, and Irving Hartsell.  Burial was in P enn Yan Cemetery.
Unknown Newspaper From Berrien County, Michigan, Friday, August 2, 1940, Page 10

Contributed By Kathy Warren

Helmick, John Simonton

31 MAR 1823 - 25 APR 1903
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In Memoriam-John S. Helmick was born in Warren Co., Ohio, February 28, 1823 and died at the home of his siter, Mrs. R. V.<Richard Vaughn> Clark in Buchanan, Michigan, April 25, 1903, at the age of 80 years 1 month and 25 days. He had been in failing health for more than a year but was confined to his room only six weeks previous to his death. Patiently he waited the end.

At the age of 13 years he came with his parents to the wilds of Michigan. Here he met the fate of all pioneers--many privatations, hardships and self denials, which surroundings served to prepare him for the drdour duty of performing his part in building up a civilization in his adopted home.

At the age of 22 years he returned to his former home of Ohio and on January 7, 1843 was united in marriage to Miss Tabitha Thompson. In May of that year , after earning the money to purchase a horse and a light wagon, they placed their outfit therein and started on the long journey to Michigan, where a home was carved out of the wilderness. They settled on 80 acres and erected a dwelling a few rods w. of where Mt. Tabor Grange Hall now stands. This made an ideal home by the mutual efforst of husband and wife.

One son, Allen J. helmick came to this home and was reared with every indulgence and sacrafice that fond parents could lavish. An adopted son, E. J. Helmick, resdies in Worthington, MN. They also reared an orphan ril, now the wife of William Swingle, of Shelby, Michigan.

On August 23, 1883, death claimed John's helpmate and shortly thereafter the home was broken up, since which he has made his home with his children and friends.

Two sisters and four brothers survive him. Three sisters and 1 brother preceeded him to the other world.

Brother and Sister Helmick united with the Oronko Class of the ME Church nearly 40 years ago, and entered sincerely into the work. Their home was always open and their hands and hearts always ready for their part to promoting the best interests of their chosen faith.

The funeral as held monday 2 2:00 at the Grange Hall conducted by Rev. W. J. Douglass and interment was made at Burke School Cemetery, where all the Helmicks who have died in this vicinity are buried.
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Helmick, William Edward

William Edward Helmick, age 73, was found dead at his home, one mile northeast of Three Oakes, yesterday morning at 7:15 by Albert Burgoyne, a neighbor. He was found lying on the back porch of his home, apparently a victim of a heart attack.
He was born in Rolling Prairie on Sept. 4, 1868. His wife, Dora, preceded him in death in October, 1938.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Howard Burgoyne of New Buffalo and Mrs. Clarence Dunbar of Buchanan, Mich; four sisters, Miss Lott Brooks of La Porte, Mrs. Rose Rankin of Stowe, Ohio; Mrs Joe Elliott of Niles, and Mrs. Joy Brewer of Ft. Wayne, and 3 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Three Oakes on Tuesday at 2 at the Methodist church, the Rev. Louis Ellinger officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery with the Connelly funeral home of Three Oakes in charge.
(unknown newspaper) Death: 11 AUG 1941 in La Porte Co., IN

Contributed By William Scholtes

Hotchkin, Eva Ann (Grandville)

Died 5 May 1926
Paper Unknown

Contributed By Denny Denslow

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