Scott A. Anglin, 46, Mishawaka, formerly of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2020, at his home. Scott, the son of Lee and Sandra (Lawmaster-Disher) Anglin, was born on Sept. 3, 1973, in Bremen. He was a long time resident of Bourbon who more recently lived in Mishawaka. He graduated from Triton High School …read more.

John C. Milton, 69, Plymouth, passed away at 2:52 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Mich. He was born on Feb. 14, 1951, in Plymouth, to Roy and Vivian (Crippin) Milton. He was a lifetime Plymouth area resident, attended Plymouth High School and was a United States Army veteran. He …read more.

Mary Ann Best, 87, passed away on Sunday July 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital, Plymouth. Born on March 8, 1933, to Felix and Gertrude (Ostrowski) Pozorski in Culver, IN. She graduated from Grovertown High School with the class of 1951. She married Donald Boyer in South Bend, IN in 1953. Mary Ann was …read more.

Phyllis Hutton, 84, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2020. Phyllis was born on Nov. 30, 1935, to Walter and Mildred (Singleton) Luse in Plymouth. On July 15, 1950, she married Robert Caldwell in Crown Point and together had four wonderful children, Jim, Dave, Deb and Jeff. Sadly, Robert passed away on Nov. 28, 1961. …read more.

James Weaver, 66, Bremen, died 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his home. He was born April 18, 1954, in Elkhart, to William G. and Annetta (Martin) Weaver. On August 28, 1982, he married Karen (Shaum) Weaver. Surviving are his wife, Karen, Bremen, four children, Julie (Matt) Pletcher, Goshen, Krystal (Justin) Martin, Elkhart, Douglas …read more.

Janet Perschbacher, 75, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are currently pending.

Jeffrey E. Knepper, 56, passed away on July 21, 2020 at 7:35 p.m. at the South Bend Hospice House. Jeffrey, son of Richard and Shurla (Cudney) Knepper, was born on Oct. 27, 1963 in Plymouth, Indiana, where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1982. After graduating, he spent several …read more.

Bobby Holland, 77, passed away from a sudden heart attack on Monday July 20, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Born in Sassafras, Ky. on Jan. 9, 1943, Bobby was the son of Arnold Holland and Ruth (Woods) Ritchie. In Franklin, Ohio Bobby married Sandra L. Richards in 1965. And to this happy …read more.

Marilyn Lorraine Long, 82, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:19 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in her lakeside home. Marilyn was born on May 14, 1938, in South Bend, the daughter of Stanley and Helen (Uhl) Thomas. On Jan. 5, 1966, she married Dean Long. He passed away on Nov. 27, 2014. Marilyn is survived …read more.

Robert Croy, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Arrangements are currently pending.

Hector Oviedo, 72, peacefully passed away with his family near his bedside on Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on Oct. 10, 1947, to Hermenejildo and Soledad (Molina) Oviedo. On March 10 1973, Hector married Maria I. Mendoza in Plymouth. He adored his grandchildren …read more.

Jack L. West, 89, Plymouth, and formerly of Wabash, passed away July 11, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born April 10, 1931, in North Manchester, Jack was one of seven children born to Harry Oren “Jack” and Helen F. (Hare) West. After graduating from Central High School in 1949, Jack joined the United States …read more.

Paul H. Stull, 73, passed away at 4 a.m., July 9, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. Paul was the son of Earl and Eva Burkholder Stull who was born in Plymouth, on Oct. 24, 1946. He has been a life long resident of the Plymouth and Tyner area living in a …read more.

Mary L. (Halt) Crocker, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born Aug. 31, 1927, to Fred and Irene Halt in Lapaz. Her mother died when she was 7 years old and thereafter she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Nelson and Nellie Seltenright. Mary graduated in 1945 …read more.

William I. Long, 87, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Etna Green to Isaac and Madeline (Barth) Long.  On June 24, 1956 in Bourbon, he married Beverly Huggins, together they shared 59 years before her passing on May 4, 2016. He …read more.

Donald Buck, 96, Nappanee, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 12:20 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Donald was born on Oct. 10, 1923, the son of the late Carl and Leora (Dickinson) Buck near Delphi. His three years of military service in the Army included several months in Europe …read more.

Tamara S. “Tammy” (Lane) Mikel passed away at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Monday July 6, 2020, from many physical problems. She was known to all as one who trusted the awesome grace and power of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to keep her with an encouraged spirit that would lift you up …read more.

Ruth E. Shorter, 78, passed away on July 4, 2020, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born Sept. 24, 1941, in Plymouth, Ruth was the daughter of Charles and Evelena (Howard) Barcus. She graduated from Plymouth High School. On Nov. 11, 1966, Ruth married John R. “Jack” Shorter. They would share many memories in …read more.

Loren G. Voreis, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1929, in Plymouth, to William Burford and Delphia M. (Reed) Voreis. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1948. After graduating he enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard …read more.

Craig Ryan Stouder, 52, Bourbon, passed away at 7:08 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020, in his residence. Craig was born May 10, 1968, in Bremen, to Keith and Glenda (Carey) Stouder. He worked for Zimmer, Inc for 24 years as a Technician in the Robotics & Polymer Department. He was a member of New Life …read more.

Kimberly K. Rans, 60, Plymouth, passed away at 4:30 a.m., June 30, 2020, in her home, with her loving husband at her side. Kimberly, the daughter of Arnold and Gladys (Hertel) Hite, was born on Sept. 12, 1959, in Plymouth, and has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1978 graduate of …read more.

Jimmy “Jim” Joe Nolin, 77, Argos, passed away from this world and met Jesus at 3:10 a.m. on July 3, 2020, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He had been in failing health the past couple of years. On Oct. 17, 1942, in Plymouth, he was born to James E. Nolin and Bessie L. …read more.

Jill Lynn McCarty, 59, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Jill was born on June 12, 1961, the daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Jester) Smith. She is survived by four children, Richard Eugene McCarty, Jr of Nyona Lake, Richard Joseph Hopkins, Jr. of Plymouth, Brittney Lynn Madden of Terre Haute, and …read more.

Linda J. Dyer, 50, LaPaz, passed away on June 26, 2020, at her home. Linda was born the daughter of Gerhardt Owen “Gary” and Mildred (Griggs) Leed on Nov. 24, 1950, in Plymouth. On July 25, 1989, she married the love of her life, Paul L. Dyer, Sr. They married in Plymouth. She was a …read more.

Coach Russ Teall, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at 10:05 p.m. with his prayerful family at his side. A public visitation and tribute service is being planned following the lifting of COVID restrictions and the July 4th holiday weekend. Details to follow in the coming days. To honor Russ and his teaching/coaching career, a preferred …read more.

Kevin Michael Finn, 66, of Tinley Park, Ill. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Bremen. Kevin was born on July 25, 1953, in Chicago, the son of the late Alfred and Grace (Mocny) Finn. On October 16, 1982, he married Allison Beeson. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Allison; …read more.

Martha Jane “Pete” Prater, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 7:40 p.m. in Tippecanoe. Martha was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Dwale, Ky. to Woodrow and Anna Ray (Blair) Calhoun. Martha graduated from Prestonsburg High School. She was a former resident of Prestonsburg, Ky. moving to Lima, Ohio in 1964. She then …read more.

Donald Delbert Masterson, 80, Warsaw, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 26, 1939, in Warsaw, to Delbert and Marie (Hite) Masterson. He attended Warsaw and Plymouth High Schools and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on Nov. …read more.

Justin P. Thoden, 35, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2020. He was a loving, son, husband, father, brother and friend. Born Aug. 3, 1984, he was one of four children born to Richard M. and Sandra J. (Vincent) Thoden. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of …read more.

Allen Hartman, 85, a lifetime Marshall and Kosciusko County resident, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family’s love. A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Services will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral …read more.

Betty Louise Baker, 92, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 pm, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in her home surrounded by family only 10 days after her husband passed away. Betty was born on July 18, 1927 in Bourbon, the daughter of the late Willard and Minnie (Yarian) Lemler.  On June 4, 1946, she married …read more.

Myrna A. Heaslip, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Born in Plymouth, on June 22, 1939, Myrna was the daughter of Kenneth and Ingrid (Skoglund) Holm. She graduated from Grovertown High School with the class of 1957. After high school she worked as a hairdresser, in the dental lab …read more.

Robert C. “Bear” DeWitt, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Valley View HealthCare Center, Elkhart. He was born on May 18, 1952, to Delbert Clyde DeWitt and Marion Louise (Payne) DeWitt in Rochester. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1970. “Bear” was a very kind and caring person who loved …read more.

Leon Dale Dickson, 87, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day at his living facility with family at his side. He was the son of James and Clara (Miller) Dickson, born on Nov. 22, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a member of the Plymouth High School class of 1951 and …read more.

Max L. Hetrick, 80, an Argos resident since 1999, passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born at home in Antwerp, Ohio, on July 7, 1939, he was the son of Lester Harmon Hetrick and Golda Mae (Starry) Hetrick. He started in first grade at Farmer Elementary School when his older sister, …read more.

Cheryl S. “Sherry” Hunneshagen, 70, Monterey, passed away on May 24, 2020. She was born to Max and Phyllis Woodward on Jan. 24, 1950, in LaPorte. After graduating high school she attended some college courses. She was married to Thomas Hunneshagen on April 19, 1969, and together they raised two daughters. She spent many years …read more.

Janet Kay Maurer, 75, Plymouth, died at 5 a.m.Friday, May 22, 2020, at Millers Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was born March 8, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to Charles and Bernice (Montel) Fisher. Janet was a 1963 graduate of Syracuse High School. She worked as a nurses aide for several nursing homes. She enjoyed reading, …read more.

Barbara Sue Knox, 64, Warsaw, died in her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, surrounded by her loving family members. She was born Dec. 16, 1955 in Bremen, one of twelve children of David J. D. and Lydia (Schwartz) Miller. Barbara attended NorthWood High school and graduated in 1974. She was a school bus driver …read more.

Harry Brummett, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday May 15, 2020, at home. He was born Aug. 13, 1944 in New Castle, to Jonas and Nora (Rowe) Brummett. He graduated from New Castle High School. Harry proudly served our country in the U.S. Army as an infantryman. He had the honor of escorting his fallen …read more.

Sandra K. (Sandy) Ellinger, passed away on May 13, 2020 at 3:21p.m. at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Sandy was born the daughter of Clarence and Eleanor (Dillingham) Metheny on Aug. 14, 1943, in Bourbon. She was a lifelong resident of Bourbon. She was a 1961 graduate of Bourbon High School. On …read more.

Robert Dean Kreft, 72, of Bremen, passed away at 9:55 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bob was born on April 12, 1948, the son of the late William and Bessie (Van Dyke) Kreft. On Dec. 15, 1967, he married Judy Smith. Bob is survived by his loving wife of …read more.

Dorothy M. Abair, 98, Plymouth, and formerly of Bremen and Rochester, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Millers Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on May 1, 1922, in Rochester, the daughter of Jacob Forrest and Beulah (Joyce) Brock. On March 2, 1943, in Rochester, Indiana, she married Harold R. Abair. …read more.

Norma June (Pfeiffer) Warstler, 94, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020. She was born June 6, 1925, to the late Charles and Gertrude Pfeiffer. Norma lived nearly her entire life on the family farm where she was born five miles east of Argos. Her Mom and Dad bought the farm in 1914. Her dad …read more.

Patricia “Patti” Ann Ross, 64, Plymouth, passed away May 9, 2020 at 8:58 a.m. at Parkview Regional, Fort Wayne, following a three week illness. On May 2, 1956, in Plymouth, she was born to Frank A. Ross and Kathryn M. (Heiser) Ross. Pattti had lived all of her life in Marshall County. She’s worked the …read more.

John Michael Kibort, 74 of Indiana Ave., Argos, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 4, 2020, at 5:10 p.m. On April 2, 1946, in Lapaz, he was born to Robert George Mitchel and Estella (Nettrouer) Mitchel. John has lived in Argos since he was 13 years old when he was adopted by Jack …read more.

Kyle Lee Smith, 30, Kokomo, passed away May 1, 2020 at 5:50 p.m. unexpectedly at his residence. On March 5, 1990, in South Bend, Indiana he was born to Matthew R. Smith Sr. and Christy l. (Stanley) Fisher. Kyle has lived in Kokomo the past ten years. Kyle worked as a Kitchen Supervisor at the …read more.

Ruth Eileen (Jones) Adams, 97, Argos, passed away at 1:12 p.m. May 1, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where she had been in declining health the past five years. On Feb. 18, 1923, in Argos, she was born to Arley Jones and Ila (Irwin) Jones. Adams lived all of her life in the Argos …read more.

Gene R. Watkins, 90, Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after suffering a stroke earlier this year. He was born Jan. 29, 1930, in South Bend to the late Russell and Arlena (Swank) Watkins. On Aug. 11, 1951, in Lakeville, he married the former Elaine Fritz, who preceded him …read more.

Bonnie Lou Yeazel, 88, passed away in her home on Friday afternoon May 1, 2020. Born in Three Rivers, Mich., on July 2, 1931, she was the daughter of Donald Ray and Icia Frances (Fishbaugh) Gardner. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1949. She and James Eugene “Jim” Yeazel first met …read more.

Kyle Lee Smith, 30, Kokomo, passed away at 5:50 p.m. May 1, 2020, unexpectedly at his residence. On March 5, 1990, in South Bend, he was born to Matthew R. Smith Sr. and Christy l. (Stanley) Fisher. He had lived in Kokomo the past 10 years. He worked as a kitchen supervisor at the Indiana Correction Facility in Peru. …read more.

Henry G. Butler, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are currently pending.

Ruth Eileen (Jones) Adams, 97, Argos, passed away May 1, 2020 at 1:12 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where she had been in declining health the past five years. On Feb. 18, 1923, in Argos, she was born to Arley Jones and Ila (Irwin) Jones. Ruth lived all of her life in the Argos …read more.

Marion H. Damore, Jr. (Harry) passed away on April 29, 2020, in the Gulf Coast Veterans Center, Biloxi, Miss. He was 92 years of age and was born July 14, 1927. He served his country in the Army Air Corp. He is survived by his children: Michael H. Damore (Sharon), Ft. Myers, Fla.; Margaret Selander …read more.

Kenneth Lester Otto Smith, 79 of 19th Road, Argos, passed away at 9:20 p.m., April 29, 2020, at his residence following a lengthy illness. On Aug. 16, 1940, in Plymouth, he was born to Lester Smith and Mildred L. (Sutherly) Smith. Kenneth lived all of his life in Marshall County. In 1980 he and Gloria …read more.

Kenneth Lester Otto Smith, 79, Argos, passed away on April 29, 2020, at 9:20 p.m. at his residence. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Brandon M. “Bopper” Edington, 41, Argos, passed away at 9:33 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1979, in Rochester, the son of Carl R. and Sharon (Miller) Edington. He had worked in the recreational vehicle industry for Gulfstream for many years. In his spare time he loved …read more.

Candy Cramer, 60, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital, Mishawaka. She was born on Nov. 27, 1959, in Longansport, to Herbert and Beverly (Brown) Swope. After attending Plymouth High School, Candy worked as a car detailer for A&R and Ziebart. Her hobbies included watching car races at the Plymouth …read more.

Anthony L. Patton, 60, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 13, 1959, in Bedford, to the late Edward and Beverly (Grego) Patton. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Terry Hall. He had lived in South Bend for the past 24 years. On …read more.

Born at Epworth Hospital, South Bend, on April 23, 1924, Jean was the daughter of Herbert K. Laramore and Muriel Bosworth Laramore of Knox. In 1924 she moved to Plymouth and graduated with the class of 1942 from Lincoln High School. She received her Bachelor?s Degree in Education from De Pauw University in 1946. On …read more.

Jean L. Schricker, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April, 22, 2020, at Miller’s Assisted Living, Plymouth. Arrangements are currently pending.

Gladys E. Jolly, 87, passed away peacefully at 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Gladys was born in South Bend, on Jan. 22, 1933, to Harold D. and Marguerite (Pierson) Keel. Her family would move to Plymouth in 1943 from South Bend. She graduated from West High School …read more.

Linda Kay (Gibbons) Lowry, 77, Argos, passed away April 17, 2020 at 11:45 p.m. at We Belong Senior Care, Plymouth, where she had been in failing health the past three months. On Jan. 23, 1943, in Plymouth, she was born to Everett Gibbons and Florence (McGriff) Gibbons. Linda had lived all of her life in …read more.

Linda Kay (Gibbons) Lowry, 77, of Argos, passed away 11:45 p.m. April 17, 2020 at We Belong Senior Care, Plymouth, where she had been in failing health the past three months. On January 23, 1943 in Plymouth, she was born to Everett Gibbons and Florence (McGriff) Gibbons. She had lived all of her life in …read more.

George M. Cope, 89, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born on July 25, 1930, in Templeton, to the late Mitchell Gilbert and Lydia Marie Cope. He has been a lifelong resident of Bremen. On July 15, 1952, in Fowler, George and Dorene R. …read more.

Clinton Sanders, Jr., 55, Monterey, passed away at 10:30 p.m. April 11, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. The son of Clinton, Sr. and Elvira (Carnegie) Sanders, he was born on Oct. 20, 1964, in Gary. He graduated from Culver Junior/Senior High School as part of the class of 1984. On July 22, 1987, …read more.

Bernard Delane Schrome, 87 of Lakeville, passed away April 12, 2020, at 8:24 p.m. at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth. On Dec. 8, 1932, in Bourbon, he was born to Paul W. Schrome and Delta Ellen (Winterrowd) Schrome. Bernard had lived all his life in Marshall County. On June 28, 1952 in Plymouth, he …read more.

Leslie L. Bailey, 76, Bremen, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Elkhart County Hospice House. Leslie was born on Jan. 6, 1944, in Warsaw, the son of Wilfred and Helen (Pearson) Bailey. He is survived by two children, Amanda (Brian) Jamison of Bristol and Jason (Nicole) Bailey of Bremen; four grandchildren; …read more.

Richard H. Rowe, 89 formerly of the Argos community, passed away at 11:45 a.m., April 12, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. On Oct. 19, 1930, in Argos, he was born to George Rowe and Minnie Belle (Emmons) Rowe. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Gilbert Leroy “Gibby” Stepp, 76, Star City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 16, 1943, in Lafayette, to the late Roy G. and Martha Blessing Stepp. He was a 1962 graduate of Star City High School. On Jan. 4, 1963, …read more.

John R. Flanagan, 71, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at home at 12:09 a.m. April 7, 2020. The son of John R. Sr. and Marian Fisher Flanagan, he was born on Jan. 14, 1949, in Lebanon. He has been a resident of Plymouth for the past 11 years. He was a graduate of both Lebanon High …read more.

Brian A. Smith, 53, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born to Wayne A. and Judith A. (Russell) Smith on Aug. 17, 1966, in Alton, Ill. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1984, and from there attended Vincennes University where he received a degree in aircraft maintenance. After graduation he obtained a …read more.

Steven Lane Cullers, 78, Plymouth, formerly of Wabash, died at 6:09 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. He was born Oct. 15, 1941, in Wabash, to Floyd Cullers and Marion (Moore) Smith. He was a 1959 Wabash High School graduate and a US Army veteran. He first married Karen Fewell …read more.

John William DePoy, 59, Knox, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was born in South Bend on Aug. 8, 1960, to George and Ruth (Hood) DePoy; he was raised on the family farm. He married Pamela Harner on Nov. 7, 1987, at Shiloh Wesleyan Church in Plymouth, where he …read more.

Timothy D. Girton, 64, Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 2:55 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 2, 1955, in Logansport. He was the son of the late Donald D. and E. Virginia (Earhart) Girton. He was raised in Winamac and graduated with the class of …read more.

Betty L. Conrad, 78, of Argos, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Cecil O. “Bill” Spencer, 78, of Bremen, passed away at 3:02 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Cecil was born on Aug. 8, 1941, the son of the late Luther and Viola Spencer. On May 9, 1959, he married Wilma Christeen Reynolds. He is survived by his loving wife of …read more.

Rudolph “Rudy” Konderla Jr., 67, LaPaz, passed away April 1, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness. He was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge. He loved driving the trams at the Blueberry Festival. He was truck driver for Conway Central for 28 years. He also loved working with …read more.

James A. Reed, 88, Cassopolis, Mich., died Monday, March 30, 2020, at Cass County Medical Facility in Cassopolis, Mich. He was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County, to George and Alice (Shumaker) Reed. He was a lifetime area resident and was married to Norma Kuhn in 1953. She preceded him in death in 1996. …read more.

Amanda J. Weldy, 32, of Bremen, passed away March 30, 2020. Amanda was born on Sept. 15, 1987 in Mishawaka to Barbara and Bill Weldy. Amanda was a wonderful daughter and mother. If she could help you out, she would. She loved children, always helping out someone in need of a babysitter. She leaves behind …read more.

Lifetime Plymouth resident Glenda L. Bockman, 74, peacefully passed away at the Wampler Senior Home in Bourbon, Indiana at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Plymouth, Glenda was the daughter of Noble and Glendora (Eaton) Cochern. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1963. She then attended Ball State …read more.

Gloria J. Banks, 74, of Culver, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Banks was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on Feb. 1, 1946, one of 3 children born to George B. and Alice M. (Miller) Lutz. After the family moved to Indiana, Gloria graduated from Culver High School.  After high school, …read more.

Irene Kay Slabaugh, 56, Bremen, died at 7:38 p.m., March 28, 2020, at home with her family at her side. She was a member of the Amish Church. Irene was born Oct. 17, 1963, to Calvin and Fannie (Mast) Yoder.  On October 29, 1987, she married Lisle Slabaugh. They lived in Holy Matrimony 32 years, …read more.

Sam J. Clemens, 85, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 5:40 p.m. in Hospice House, South Bend. Sam was born the son of James and Gladys Wagner Clemens on Aug. 25, 1934, in Culver. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served his country during the Korean War …read more.

Marilyn “Joyce” Booker, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Joyce was born on Aug. 23, 1935, in Reed City, Mich. the daughter of the late Lyle and Nora (Raumer) Beane. On June 27, 1954, she married Herman Booker. He passed away on Sept. …read more.

Arthur Ray Spencer, Jr., 53, Rochester, passed away at 9:38 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his mother’s home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On April 6, 1966, he was born in Fulton County. Named for his dad, he was the treasured son of Arthur Ray Sr. and Judy Mehrley Spencer. He was a lifetime …read more.

Larry W. Thomas, 72, LaPaz passed away at 8:52 am, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Larry was born on March 22, 1948 in Bremen to the late James and Evelyn (Swille) Thomas. On June 11, 1966, he married Carolyn “Jean” Lowe. She passed away on Aug. 18, 2018. He is …read more.

John Delbert Pippenger, 68, Bremen, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, after a long battle with heart disease. He was born to John and Phyllis (Franklin) Pippenger, and a sibling of Michael, James, Joseph, and Barbara. John married Corrine Critchfield on April 17, 1987 in Sevierville, Tennessee, sadly …read more.

Patrick Michael Bernero, 58, Plymouth, died at 5:58 p.m., March 19, 2020, at the 8000 block of US30, following a very sudden illness. On April 20, 1961, in Plymouth, he was born to Michael A. Bernero and Veronica E. (Estok) Bernero. Patrick had lived his whole life in the Plymouth community. Patrick had worked for …read more.

Josefina Oviedo, 82, passed away on March 18, 2020, at 5:52 a.m. at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. Josephina was born the daughter of Jose and Delfina Chapa Perales on Nov. 5, 1937. She has been a resident of the area for more than 50 years, and retired from Bristol Manufacturing. She attended …read more.

Vivian Agnes Kane, 88, of Bremen formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2020 at Signature Healthcare in Bremen. She was born March 28, 1931, in Chicago, Ill. to Richard and Edna (Kaeding) Vinke. Kane moved from Winchester to Nappanee in 1948. She was a 1949 graduate of Nappanee High School. …read more.

Patrick Michael Bernero, 58 of Plymouth, died on March 19, 2020 at 5:58 p.m. at the 8000 block of US30, following a very sudden illness. On April 20, 1961 in Plymouth, Indiana he was born to Michael A. Bernero and Veronica E. (Estok) Bernero. Patrick had lived his whole life in the Plymouth community. Bernero …read more.

Josefina Oviedo, 82, passed away at 5:52 a.m., March 18, 2020 at 5:52, at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. Josephina was born the daughter of Jose and Delfina Chapa Perales on Nov. 5, 1937. She has been a resident of the area for more than 50 years, and retired from Bristol Manufacturing. She …read more.

Allen Hartman, 85, a lifetime Marshall and Kosciusko County resident, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family’s love. Al was born to Merritt and Eva (Beacraft) Hartman on Jan. 29, 1935, in Warsaw. He was educated in the Warsaw school system, graduating in 1953. After graduation, he went into the U.S. …read more.

Joe Bottorff, 66, Plymouth passed away in his home on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born into a military family, the oldest of eight children to Dr. John and Carol (Emenaker) Bottorff in Davenport, Iowa. The family moved to Plymouth, shortly thereafter. Joe graduated from Plymouth High School in …read more.

Roger Bittinger, 81, passed away on March 13, 2020 at 2:58 a.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth. Roger was born the son of William and Clara A. (Webb) Bittinger on Nov. 9, 1936, in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Revis School in Oakland, Ill. He had been a resident of Bourbon for the past …read more.

James Allen, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Pilgrim Nursing Home, Plymouth. James was born Nov. 22, 1934, in South Bend, to Charles Willard and Jessie Allen (Kneale). After graduating from John Adams High School, he enlisted in the Army and played with a military baseball team while serving in Japan …read more.

Malaysia Lynn Sechrist was stillborn on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 6:28 a.m. at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. She is survived by her mother, Andrea Lynn Sechrist and her siblings, Nariah Sechrist, Gavin Sechrist and Jace Sechrist, all from Plymouth. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Isaac And Lori …read more.

Ruth Ann Theobald went to be with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in her home at the Robinhood Estates of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, at the age of 90. She was born on Sept. 23, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Richard and Areta Adams. She …read more.

Janet F. Zimmerman, Goshen, 84, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab in Elkhart. She was born Jan. 27, 1936, in Goshen, to Kenneth and Helen (Davidhizer) Kauffman. She married Harold R. Zimmerman in 1960, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1986. Surviving Janet is a …read more.

Johnny Calhoun, 86, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born on Jan. 10, 1934, to Lowell and Rose Calhoun in Rochester. After graduating from Culver High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in the Korean War. While stationed in Okinawa, …read more.