Memphis James Robinson, five days old, was called by the Lord to be one of his Angels at 3:12 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Memphis is survived by his parents: Brian James and Sarah Darlene Keefe Robinson, Argos; paternal grandparents: Kennedy and Sharen Robinson, Plymouth; and maternal grandparents: Jim …read more.

Jimmy M. “Jake” Jacobson, 76, Monterey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo, after fighting cancer for the last few years.

Gordon Clark Taiclet, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, May 3, 2016 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. He was a former resident of Monterey and Argos.

Gordon C. Taiclet, 83, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Tuesday morning in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus.

Richard T. Beebe, 69, passed away early Sunday morning May 1, 2016, in his home with his caregiver and longtime friend, Heather McLeod, by his side, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 18, 1947, to Albert and Frances Beebe in North Liberty. He graduated from North Liberty High School. Richard …read more.

Marlese J. Fredericks, went to be with her Lord on April 30, 2016.

Marlese Fredericks, 94, Plymouth, passed away April 30, 2016.

Nicole Ann Snyder, 22, Bourbon, passed away Friday, April 29, at Life Care Center, Rochester, with her family at her side. She had battled cancer for the past few years. Nicole was born the daughter of Judith Ann Snyder and Donald Eugene Perkins June 14, 1993, in Plymouth. She was a resident of Bourbon all …read more.

Richard T. Beebe, 69, passed away in his home at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Ruth E. Rohrer, 87, Goshen died Wednesday evening, April 27, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing where she had recently been admitted. She was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Bremen to Jesse and Amelia (Berger) Bollenbacher. On Feb. 5, 1949, she married Berlin J. Rohrer. He died Oct. 17, 2006. Survivors include twin daughters: …read more.

Rosemary Elaine Sherwood, 71, Ligonier, formerly of Bourbon, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at home.

Helena Hand Bak, 91, Bremen passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at home. She was born on April 29, 1924, to Clifton G. and Esther (King) Crouse in Queen Anne, Md. Helena graduated from Ridgely High School in Md. and went on to pursue her Master’s in Education, attending Bridgewater College in Va., Drexel …read more.

David W. Bottorff, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, of natural causes at his home. David was born on Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth, to William and Carol (Mattern) Bottorff. He was a graduate of John Glenn High School class of 1971. David was a truck driver and general labor for American …read more.

Dianne K. Howe, 68, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Pilgrim Manor following an illness since last October. Dianne was born on Aug. 20, 1947, in Plymouth, to Wayne Grossman Jr. and Betty J. (Compton) Grossman. She graduated from West High School in 1965. In a …read more.

Mary E. Kowatch, 87, Culver, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2016.

David W. Bottorff, Walkerton, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth. Services are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Dianne K. (Grossman) Howe, 68, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning, April 27, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor Care Center, Plymouth. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Trisha Lynn (Brown) Mark, 39, Bourbon, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart, following a lengthy illness. Trisha was born March 25, 1977, in Warsaw to Steven R. Brown and Debra (Duff) Nicodemus. She had lived most of her life in the Bourbon community. Trisha was a homemaker/housewife and …read more.

Sandra A. Stull, 72, Walkerton, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at her home. She was born on Jan. 23, 1944, in Goshen, to the late Elmer and Loie (Tener) Bonifacius. On Jan. 25, 1964, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Rex D. Stull. Mrs. Stull is survived by her husband: …read more.

Betty L. Engel, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at her home following a brief illness on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016. She lived a strong, happy life and was admired by those who knew her for the cheerful and honest way she conducted herself in business and as a public servant. Born one …read more.

Kyle G. Schieber, 28, Plymouth, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Elkhart Hospice House with his family at his side. Kyle was born on Jan. 18, 1988, in South Bend, to Dean and Lori (Kaser) Schieber. He was a lifelong resident of Plymouth. He worked at Marshall Starke Development Center in …read more.

Betty L. Engel, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at her home following a brief illness on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016. She lived a strong, happy life and was admired by those who knew her for the cheerful and honest way she conducted herself in business and as a public servant. It has …read more.

Carl Eugene Smith passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 22, 2016, in Fort Wayne. He was 78.

Calvin A. Ralston, 88, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Betty G. Hansen, 80, of Plymouth, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 9:47 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Bonita “Bonnie” Marie Pugh, 71, Bremen, passed away at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Bonnie was born on May 16, 1944, the daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Huffman) Griffin. On July 8, 1962, she married Frank Pugh. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband: Frank; their two …read more.

Everett D. Colvin, 85, passed away in his home due to natural causes with his loving wife and family by his side on the evening of Tuesday April 19, 2016. Born in Chicago, Ill., on July 14, 1930, Everett was son of Walter and Louise A. (Rosenstiehl) Colvin. In 1934 his parents and he moved …read more.

Everett D. Colvin, 85, passed away in his home due to natural causes with his loving wife and family by his side on the evening of Tuesday April 19, 2016.

Noble Richard Heyde, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Noble was born on June 13, 1925, the son of the late Richard and Daisy (Senff) Heyde. He was a lifetime resident of Bremen. On June 7, 1947, he married Phyllis Coffel at St. …read more.

Everett D. Colvin, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016, at his home with his family at his side. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Fredrick A. “Fred” Ault, 59 of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at his home. Fred was born in Argos, and has been a lifetime resident of Marshall County. He is survived by his wife: Debra Ault, Plymouth; daughter: Jamie Marie Ault, Plymouth; and ten grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his …read more.

Skylar Allen Evans, 23, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Skylar was born the son of Michael and LuAnn (Troup) Evans on March 11, 1993, in Indianapolis. He played football from the time he was eight years old. Skylar was a 2011 graduate of Plymouth …read more.

Peggy A. Flowers, age 88, of Nappanee, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at noon Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been a patient since January.

Marvin R. Schrock, 81, of Bremen, passed away at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen.

Valentine F. “Junior” Reinhold, Jr., 91, a lifelong resident of the Monterey area, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Carolyn Lucille Dill, 57, of Bremen, passed as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Ronald L. “Ron” Harper, 53, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 12:02 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, with his family by his side in the Golden Living Center of Elkhart. Ron was born on May 5, 1962, to Henry P. Harper and Sue A. (Clay) Harper Kite. Ron is preceded in passing by his father, …read more.

Richard E. Corl, age 86, Bremen, died at 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth, following a boating accident on Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver. Richard was fishing at the time of the accident, which is what he loved to do most. He was born …read more.

Anita (Donoho) Bedford, 86, Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Tanglewood Trace in Mishawaka. She was born March 9, 1929 in South Bend, to the late John and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. On July 3, 1948, in South Bend, Anita married Byron Wayne Donoho. Byron preceded her in death on April 21, 1977. …read more.

Charles Lee Riddle, 89 of Argos, passed away at 4:35 a.m., Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

Bernice M. Szocinski, 96, a resident of Katherine Casper Home after coming from Avon Park, Fla., passed away at 8:13 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016. Bernice was born in Afton, Mich. on March 16, 1920, to Arthur J. and Anna M. (Amthor) Brasseur. She became the bride of Stanley L. Szocinski, and to this union …read more.

Jacqueline L. Snyder, 89, passed away Monday evening April 11, 2016 with her family near.

Just a one month shy of her 100th birthday and celebration of her 80th anniversary as a Sister of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Sister Johnilda Mannhard (Marcella), PHJC died on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson.

Raymond A. Holmquist, 71, of Plymouth, passed away early Monday morning, April 11, 2016 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Ida M. Loagan, 91, North Manchester, died at 2:17 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Sister Johnilda Mannhard, PHJC, Donaldson, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Harold Junior Wright, 71, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 5:59 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. Harold was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Gage, Ky., Ballard County, to Samuel Wright and Audrey (Hensley) Wright. He had lived most of his life in the Argos community. …read more.

Pamella A. Smith, 73, a long-life Marshall county resident, passed away in her home with her family by her side Friday, April 8, 2016. Pamella was born in Plymouth to Cletus L. and Jacqueline M. (Bienz) Berger. She graduated from LaPaz High School in 1960. On Nov. 1, 1969, in Wyatt, Pamella became the bride …read more.

Keith Wayne Pittman, 67, Bremen, passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Keith was born Sept. 1, 1948, in Bremen, the son of the late Charles W. and Paulene (Kamp) Pittman. On Nov. 1, 1968, he married Barbara Balmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 …read more.

Helen M. Shipley, 96, formerly of Plymouth, passed away March 30, 2016 in Silver City, N.M. Helen was born in Auburn Feb. 12, 1920, to Robert F. and Bessie (Inersol) Douglass. She became the bride of Wayne E. Shipley Aug. 19, 1939, in Kentland. The Shipleys celebrated 62 years of marriage before Wayne preceded Helen …read more.

Harold Junior Wright, 71, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 5:59 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. Harold was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Gauge, Ky., to Samuel Wright and Audrey (Hensley) Wright. On July 8, 1967, in Etna Green, he married Joyce E. Mullins …read more.

Martin Mahler, 92, of Culver, passed away April 4, 2016, at his home.

Jack E. Borsodi, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 11:37 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Charles J. Draim, 88, of South Bend, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Jeanette (Salyer) Archbald, 66, of Plymouth, departed from this world to be with the Lord, on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016, in Goodlettsville, Tenn., while traveling with friends.

Juanita I. Wilkins, 96, of Lakeville, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Jeanette (Salyer) Archbald, 66, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly while traveling with friends, Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Dorothy Anderson Osborn, 95, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.

Paulene Marie Pittman, 88, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Paulene was born on Nov. 23, 1927, the daughter of Robert and Nora (Enders) Kamp. On Dec. 31, 1947, she married Charles W. Pittman. He passed on Feb. 2, 1997. She is survived by …read more.

Helen M. Shipley, age 96, formally of Plymouth, passed away on March 30, 2016, in Silver City, New Mexico.

Theodore E. Thurin, 90, of Plymouth and formerly of the Culver Community, died at 2:42 a.m. April 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth.

Lee Morgan Redinger, 63, of Argos passed away at 11:05 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Lee M. Redinger I, 63, of Argos, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester

Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness. He went to join his Heavenly Father at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Don was born April 19, 1940, in Grover, Utah, to Blake Taft and Fay Metta (Covington) Fordham, the third of eight …read more.

Helen Mae Shipley, 96, a Sunset Vista resident entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, of Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness.

Kenneth Roy Alwine, 87, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at at North Wood Village Memory Care in Mishawaka. Kenneth was born to the late Guy Romanus and Goldie Matilda (Dorrier) Alwine on May 10, 1928, in South Bend. On Sept. 2, 1950, in Plymouth, he married Carrol …read more.

Evelyn Ruth Bellman, 89, Bremen, passed away at 5:56 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Hospice House of South Bend. Evelyn was born on Aug. 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Wengard) Bollman. On Aug. 13, 1945, she married Clarence Bellman. He passed away on Oct. 10, 1993. She is survived …read more.

Melanie S. Lyon, 70, passed away from respiratory failure on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, as her family surrounded her in the Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka.

Dorothy L. Crosby, 100, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Dorothy was born on Dec. 18, 1915, in Bremen to Edward and Goldie (Abbiehl) Aker. She is survived by two children: Larry (Betty) Hirstein, Nappanee; Sheryl (James) Rock, Springfield, Mo.; two stepchildren: Donald (Linda) …read more.

Robert W. Screes, 57, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Robert was born on Sept. 15, 1958, in South Bend, to William and Kathryn (Strantz) Screes. Robert is survived by his mother: Kathryn Screes, Granger; his son: William (Ashley) Screes, Bremen; his granddaughter: Aniela Screes; his …read more.

Ronnie C. Taylor, 64, passed away of natural causes, early Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 2016, in Arcadia, Fla.

Phillip J. Dennie, 79, died at 11 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016,Thumbnail at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Brianne K. Danielson, 33, a resident of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2016, while vacationing with friends in Key West Florida.

Ted Graverson, 80, Bremen, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, following complications from major surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He will be missed by family and friends. Ted was the youngest of Theodore E. and Bernece (McMannis) Graverson’s seven children. He was born at the family …read more.

Kathie L. Weldon, 59, passed away Saturday morning March 19, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Kathie was born to William and Lily (Hemminger) Weldon on Dec. 31, 1956, in LaPorte. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother to her three children. Kathie enjoyed crossword puzzles and putting puzzles together. She …read more.

Opal M. Kranitz, 95, Walkerton, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at We Belong Senior Health Care, Plymouth. She was born on May 30, 1920, in Teegarden, to the late Nelson and Gertrude (Harley) Baughman. On March 3, 1940, she was united in marriage to Louis Kranitz, who preceded her in death. …read more.

Brianne K. Danielson, 33, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 20, 2016, while vacationing in Florida.

Lida Belle (Cowen) Thompson-Norris, 97 of 18-B Rd., Argos, died at 5:40 a.m. March 21, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness.

Howard W. Stuntz, 90, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday March 20, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1925, to the late Ervin and Cecil (Swoverland) Stuntz. Howard started working on the family saw mill hauling logs when he was 15, and drove truck for Zenith TV until …read more.

Lida Belle (Cowen) Thompson-Norris, 97, Argos, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness. Lida was born on Sept. 3, 1918, in rural Argos, to Frank O. Cowen and Hallie Belle (Lowry) Cowen. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Thomas “Tom” Edward Nolin, 69, Argos, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Tom was born on Oct. 6, 1946, in Plymouth, to James E. Nolin and Bessie L. (Ronk) Nolin. Tom had lived most of his life in the Argos community. He was a truck drive …read more.

Thomas “Tom” Edward Nolin, Argos, died at 10:30 p.m. March 20, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Larry (Peanuts) R. Lowry, 81, of Culver passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend surrounded by his family. He was the world to his wife, a hero to his children, and a legend in the Culver Community.

Minnie P. Sliter, 71, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Minnie was born Oct. 22, 1944, in Bremen to David and Mattie Jones (Pedigo), both of whom preceded her in death. On Nov. 28, 1964, she married Wayne Sliter. He passed away March 12, 2016. She is also preceded in …read more.

Carl R. McMillen, 88, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carl was born the son of Virgil and Frances (Butler) McMillen on Nov. 4, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio. After his family’s move, Carl would graduate from Mexico High School in Mexico. He would then serve …read more.

Dr. Kenneth L. Payne, 77, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center at Donaldson, following an extended illness. While there he was under the Center for Hospice Care. Ken was born in Fowlerton, to Luther K. Payne and Ruth (Van Natter) Payne, the third …read more.

Carl R. McMillen, 88 and formerly of Baker Street, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson.

Clarice M. Spindler, 88 and Marshall county resident all her life, passed away surrounded by her loving family at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Hospice House of South Bend.

Elinor June Weldy, affectionately known as June, 78, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in her home surrounded by family.

Kenneth L. Payne, 77, passed away in the company of his family on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Richard “Dick” A. Krull, 76, lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Signature Health Care — Bremen.

Wayne Sliter, 69, Plymouth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Wayne was born June 28, 1946, in Agusta, Ark. to Archie and Zora (Middleton) Sliter, both of whom preceded him in death along with an infant brother and sister. On Nov. 28, 1964, he married …read more.

Robert Loren Gross, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Robert was born the son of Raymond Lawrence and Marjorie (Bower) Gross on March 2, 1951, in Plymouth. Robert graduated with the Plymouth High School Class of 1969. He also graduated from Purdue University, …read more.

Barbara A. Letica, 66, Donaldson, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 11, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Barb was born on April 15, 1949, in East Chicago, to Bartul and Lorraine (Drozinski) Letica. After graduating from High School, Barb never married, but she remained very active furthering her education. She first began her …read more.

Janis Rose (Kinsey) Miller, 84, of Bremen, left this world at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 surrounded by love and a debt of gratitude for being the best wife, mother and sister one could hope to have. Janis was born on Dec. 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (Lentz) Kinsey.

Roger Hendricks, age 65 of rural Plymouth, passed away at 5:48 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart.

Almarose Snider, age 86 of Plymouth passed away peacefully at 2:55 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen, Indiana.

Aleta Ort Haslanger, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Southfield Village, surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was 102 years old. She was born to Ernest Logan and Genora (Bachtel) Logan on the family farm in St. Joseph County, on June 5, 1913, and …read more.

Paul J. “Tubby” Sherk, 89, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Tubby was born on July 16, 1926, the son of the late Paul W. and Edna (Balsley) Sherk.