Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

As per her wishes, no services will take place with private family burial.

Roger Hendricks, Plymouth, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, 84, Plymouth, passed away on March 7, 2016, peacefully in his sleep. Chuck was born in Donaldson, on March 20, 1931, the son of Clara Mae (Hovis) Jones and Theron E. Jones. He graduated from West Township School in the Class of 1949. He joined the US Navy on Nov. 8, …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Starkey, 51, Argos, died at 5:01 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He had been in declining health for several months. Jeff was born on Feb. 21, 1965, in Valparaiso, to Donald R. Starkey and Leona Marie (Sensibaugh) Starkey. He lived all of his life in the Argos Community. …read more.

Fred Howard, 76, Bourbon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Fred was born the son of Homer and Edna (Allen) Howard on Jan. 6, 1940, in Magoffin County, Ky. He was a life long resident of the area . He was a trailer delivery driver for Fairmont …read more.

Earl Eugene Hill, 93, passed away on March 6, 2016, at home after a short illness. Earl was born in Redford, Mich. He married Eva Jane Nixon on April 4, 1947, she preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1967. Earl then married Norma Jean Bulla on July 6. 1968, she preceded him in death …read more.

Lucy G. Martin, 84, Goshen, died 8:55 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County to Eli and Barbara (Gehman) Weaver. She married Ralph H. Martin on Sept. 13, 1949, in Elkhart County and he died Sept. 24, 2005. Surviving are two daughters: …read more.

Charles Jones, Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Arrangments are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home.

James “Jim” Vander Velde, 77, passed away with his family by his side at 3 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Jim was born on July 3, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to Maurice and Elizabeth (Ottenhoff) Vander Velde. He graduated from Timothy Christian High School with the class of 1956. He …read more.

Janet K. Thompson, 73 of Bourbon, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home. Janet was born the daughter of Clough O. and Opal (Callighan) Davidson on Aug. 1, 1942, in Ironton, Ohio. She was a resident of the area since 1960. She was a homemaker and had worked at …read more.

Steven K. “Steve” Hampton, 64, Plymouth, died at 8:13 p.m. Friday, March 4, in Shady Rest Home, Plymouth. He was born Sept. 11, 1951, in Hastings, Mich., to Kenneth G. and Bonnie Lou (Singleton) Hampton. He graduated from Oak Hill High School, Swayzee in 1969. He loved music, enjoyed playing the guitar and being with …read more.

Ronald C. Weist, 83, and Plymouth resident since 1981, passed away with his family by his side at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare in Bremen. Ronald was born in Huntington, on Sept. 15, 1932, to Wilbur W. and Wilda W. (Little) Weist. After high school, he attended Midwestern and Purdue …read more.

Daniel J. Woolley, age 78, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Daniel was born on June 26, 1937, in Plymouth, to Richard “Dick” and Florence Z. (Morlock) Woolley. On June 2, 1962, Daniel married the former Clara V. Logan in a ceremony at …read more.

Phyllis J. Faulkner passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, surrounded by family. Born to Willa Watson and Harry E. Lemler on Aug. 4, 1925, she was 90. She is survived by her brother: Jack E. Lemler; three beloved daughters: Barbara (Steve) Acker; Nancy (Ken) Wiersum; Jayne (Jeff) Fuller; and grandchildren: Jason …read more.

Dorothy K. Martin, 98, affectionately known by “Mimi” to all, passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Mimi was born on August 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Verl and Matilda (Barnhart) Andrews. On Aug. 15, 1936, she married Raymond H. Martin. He passed away …read more.

Nancy I. Sheaks, 78, North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. She was born on Feb. 22, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Forney Ivo and Thelma Irene (Smith) Peddycord. On April 17, 1954, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Marvin G. Sheaks, …read more.

Marilyn J. Hix, 77, formerly of South Bend, passed away with her family near at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Marilyn was born in Plymouth on April 22, 1938, to Orla and Louise (McClure) Long. She worked for Marriott Hotel in South Bend as an …read more.

Sharon Lorene Logan, 61, Bremen, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Sharon was born on May 2, 1954, the daughter of Charles and Lorene (Spone) Weldy. She is survived by her fiancé: John Pippenger, Bremen; two sons: Chuck (Amy) Logan, Columbiana, Ohio; Jeramy Girouard, Warsaw; two …read more.

Carolann Marshall, 56, Bremen, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Carolann was born on Jan. 28, 1960, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Ralph S. and Joan M. (Hanrahan) Gavorsky. On Aug. 28, 1982, she married Layne A. Marshall in Bremen. She is survived …read more.

Patricia J. Hensley, 80, Argos, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Patricia was born June 12, 1935, in Argos, to Duward and Edna (Williams)Shaffer. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Sears in Plymouth for 32 years as a Store Manager, as …read more.

Bonnie J. Hendricks, 66, rural Plymouth, passed away at 4:17 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Bonnie was born the daughter of Matthew Inman and Dora (Naragon) Whitmer at South Bend, on May 19, 1949. She had been a local resident since 1970. She was a homemaker and had previously worked …read more.

Charles L. “Chuck” Slane, Plymouth, an area resident all of his life, passed away at 1:39 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Chuck was born in South Bend on Dec. 5, 1929, to Charles L. and Louise (Wawrzynczak) Slane. On July 16, 1960, in Plymouth Chuck married Phyllis Jean …read more.

Ronald Lee Warner, 61, Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his residence, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Ron was born May 16, 1954, in Plymouth, to Lee and Helen (Warner) Thompson. He graduated from Plymouth High School. Ron worked in the construction business, and was active in a band where he played the guitar. He loved all …read more.

Charles Louis Slane, 86, Plymouth, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 26, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Carolyn M. Manuwal, 76, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth campus. Carolyn was born May 23, 1939, in Plymouth, to the late Harry L. and Jean (Warner) Kamp. She graduated from West High School in 1957. On June 15, 1957, in Plymouth, she married Dale A. Manuwal; …read more.

Martha O. Hall, 75, a resident of Bremen since 1978, passed away following an illness at 10:20 a.m. Saturday in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Martha was born in Weslaco, Texas on Feb. 5, 1941, the daughter of Lasaro and Santos (Ybarra) Flores. When Martha was a teenager the family moved …read more.

Dale L. McCollough, 86, Bourbon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at his home. Dale was born Sept. 14, 1929, at Bourbon, to Harry and Frances (Kitch) McCollough. He was a lifelong resident of Bourbon. He farmed and retired from the United States Postal service as a rural letter carrier in 2000. Dale enjoyed reading, …read more.

Rosemary Pike, 83, Bremen, passed away at 8:06 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at IU Health of Goshen, with family by her side. Rosemary was born on Feb. 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Gray) Shafer. On Nov. 22, 1953, she married the love of her life, Forrest “Dale” Pike. He …read more.

Beverly June Firestone, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Beverly was born May 31, 1925, in LaPaz, to the late Raymond and Vada (Harbaugh) Firestone. She graduated in 1943 from the LaPaz High School. Beverly enjoyed playing Bingo, working on …read more.

Kris L. Morcombe, 68, a lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away following an illness on Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Reverend John Elmer Hartman passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Culver. Rev. John Hartman was born on Jan. 23, 1929, at home, to Elmer Y. and Alice R. (Hartzler) Hartman in Elkhart. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Fern M. Myers, in Elkhart, on Sept. 27, …read more.

Hunter Brooklyn Hoover, Plymouth, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus to be an angel in heaven on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. On Feb. 23, 2016, Hunter was born the fourth child to Josh A. and Rachel L. Hoover. Although her time on earth was cut short, she was loved beyond measure by her family. …read more.

Earl “Wayne” Cox, 93, a Marshall County resident and farmer for most of his life, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Wayne was born in Plymouth, on June 12, 1922, to Edgar J. and Lura G. (Snyder) Cox. He graduated from LaPaz High School …read more.

John E. Hartman, Plymouth, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. He was born in Goshen on Jan. 23, 1929. Further details are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Earl “Wayne” Cox, 93, a Marshall County resident most of his life, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dustin Wayne Reaker, 29, Bremen, passed away due to an ice fishing accident. Dustin was born on Oct. 10, 1986, in Mishawaka. Dustin is survived by his parents: Larry (Risa) Reaker, Bremen; daughter: Lily Marie Reaker; four siblings: Tessa Reaker, Inwood; Brandon Reaker, Bremen; Taylor (Stef) Weidner, LaPaz; Jesse (Kristen) Greenlee, Nappanee; paternal grandparents: Marlow …read more.

Larry D. Staner, 72, Bremen, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 18, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to the late Oliver and Hazel (Benninghoff) Staner and his lived in Bremen since 1987 coming from Argos. On July 11, 1987 in Bremen, he married Geraldine A. …read more.

James McIntosh, 82, Tippecanoe, passed at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on May 19, 1933, in Irvine, Ky. to John and Martha (Frazier) McIntosh. He was married on Dec. 31, 1974 in Bourbon, to Arminta Suzie (Edmondson) Tackett, she survives. Jim was a machinist at …read more.

David N. Petteys, 61, Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. David was born July 9, 1954, to Floyd B. and Hazel K. (Weiss) Petteys at Warsaw. He has been a resident of Bourbon the past 22 years moving here from the Kosciusko county area. He was retired …read more.

James McIntosh, 82, Tippecanoe, passed at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Emory Daylin Watrous, 73 of 17th Road, Argos, died at 5:22 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Emory had been in declining health for the past several months. He was born on Aug. 15, 1942, in Union City, Penn., to James Daylin Watrous and Mary Alice (Barker) Watrous. He has lived …read more.

Katherine Marie “Katie” Byelick, 30, of 13450 Linwood Drive, Plymouth, passed away suddenly due to natural causes on Friday afternoon in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Katie was born on May 27, 1985, in Munster, one of a set of triplets to Michael Steven and Patricia Mary (Lepp) Byelick. She and …read more.

Jean (Hall) Rowland, age 90, of Nappanee, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Born in Marshall County on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of Fred and Nell (Yager) Hall of Bourbon. On Nov. 25, 1945 in Bourbon, she was united in marriage to Argyl Rowland, who preceded her in …read more.

Larry Douglass Norman, 73, Plymouth, passed away at home following complications from surgery at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Larry was born Sept. 5, 1942, in South Bend,to the late John Wesley Sr. and Lodema L. (Douglass) Norman. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1960, and then furthered his education …read more.

Beverly J. Bryan, 78, passed away in the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, surrounded by her family, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Beverly was born in North Liberty, on April 1, 1937, to Raymond A. and Mabel (Ranstead) Powers. She graduated from North Liberty High School with the class of 1956, and …read more.

Violet Lavine James, 88, of Madison Township, passed away at 6:30 a.m, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in her home. Violet was born on May 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Herman and Tina (Zieger) Freehauf. On July 2, 1949, she married Richard James, Sr. He passed away on Jan. 13, 2012. Violet graduated from …read more.

Richard “Dick” A. Lemler, 80, Tippecanoe, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at home in his peaceful sleep. Dick was born on Feb. 28, 1935, at Bourbon, to Harold and Ruth (Secrist) Lemler. He was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a farmer and had worked as an Escort for Fairmont …read more.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, and Plymouth resident since 1954, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2016. Wilma was born in Lakeville, on Feb. 4, 1934, to Sidney and Dessie Vera (Fisher) Smith. She attended Lakeville High School. On Feb. 6, 1954, in Lakeville, Wilma became the bride of Harold F. Elkins, and the couple …read more.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Curt was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Benton, Ill., to Oley and Vineta (Gulley) Allen. He graduated from Benton High School in 1950. He married …read more.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Leonard J. Hartman, 87, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Leonard was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Marshall County to John Richard and Daisy (McCullough) Hartman. On Aug. 18, 1948, Leonard married the former Tyrus L. Wallace in a ceremony in Plymouth. They were blessed with six …read more.

Carol Jane Minix, 79, Warsaw, and formerly of Bourbon, and Polk City, Fla. passed at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 13, 1936, in Marshall County, to William Harold and Elma (Winterrowd) Fanning. She was a Tippecanoe High School graduate. Carol is survived by …read more.

William A. Sommers, 61, Plymouth, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at the home of his brother, Tim. Bill was born on September 29, 1954, in LaPorte, to the late Alfred and Dona (Walters) Sommers. He was a traveler and lived in many different parts of the United States, always coming back …read more.

Douglas A. Flory, 71, Tippecanoe, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. Doug was born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Warsaw, to Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory. He was a 1962 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a lifelong resident of rural Tippecanoe. He was a farmer …read more.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Gene was born on Oct. 29, 1930, in Providence, R.I. to David R. Sr. and Edwina P. (Ryon) Gray. He graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. …read more.

Philip H. Gretter Sr., a man of great faith, was taken homeward to be in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2016, after experiencing a sudden heart attack while visiting the office of Dr. Byron Holm at the LifePlex accompanied by his beloved wife, Barb. Phil was born on Oct. …read more.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Plymouth resident Philip H. Gretter Sr., 72, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes Saturday afternoon. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.

Rex E. Cook, 61, of Elkhart, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:44 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Elkhart General Hospital. Rex was born on Feb. 23, 1954, the son of Bobby and Christine (Martin) Cook. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend: Terry Kaufman of Union, Mich.; father: Bobby Cook of Goshen; and …read more.

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Walnut Street, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two-month illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Lottsburg, Va., to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. (Rock) Headley at the home of her grandparents, Harvey and Evaline Headley. She lived there four years until …read more.

Christina Alexandria Marie Moren, 17, Walkerton, passed away as a result of an automobile accident Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Christina was born July 30, 1998, the daughter of James and Cherie (Hunsberger) Moren. She is survived by her parents, James (Cherie) Moren, Walkerton; three brothers: Mark (Jessica) Moren, Valparaiso, Lukas (Lindsey) Moren, Nappanee, and Jamie …read more.

Paul E. Hayden, 69, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Paul was born on Dec. 12, 1946, in Muncie, the son of Harold and Leah Jean (Maddox) Hayden. He was a graduate of Muncie High School. Paul worked many years as an Engineer on the Railroad, often …read more.

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two month illness. She was born on Feb. 11, 1940 in Lottsburg, Va. to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. Headley. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Richard Lee Personette, 57, Culver, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Plymouth, and married Peggy Hansen on Nov. 11, 2011, in Culver. He retired from McGill’s Corp. in Valparaiso. He was a Cubs fan and a Peyton Manning fan. He …read more.

Kathleen M. Goldt, 54, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully in the home and care of her dear friends, John and Janette Jacobson, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, 2016. Kathleen was born in Plymouth on Sept. 11, 1961, to Gerhart and Beverly Goldt. She graduated from Plymouth High School. She was a home caregiver …read more.

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, , died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at a neighbor residence in Argos, following a sudden illness. Mark was born on Feb. 18, 1944, in Wichita, Ks. to William A. Birney and Leola June (Brohard) Martin who preceded him on July 20, 2011. Mark was a Roustabout working …read more.

David James Solomon, 46, Terrell, Texas, and formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Forney, Texas. He was born on April 28, 1969, in Plymouth, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. David had lived in Texas for the past several years, …read more.

Larry Lee Collins, Sr., 67, Bremen, passed away at 9:08 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in his home. Larry was born on April 18, 1948, the son of Forrest and Violet B. (Wolfe) Collins. He is survived by two children: Larry Collins, Jr.; and Nicole (Shawn) Collins, both of Elkhart; two grandchildren; and two sisters: …read more.

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, following a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

David James Solomon, 46, formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 in Forney, Texas from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on April 28, 1969, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

Daniel Barton Giles, 63, Plymouth, and formerly of Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 29, of natural causes. Dan was born in Indianapolis, the son of Aaron Benjamin and Clarice Opal (Benjamin) Giles on July 16, 1952. He graduated from Carmel High School in the Class of 1970. He then attended …read more.

Daniel B. Giles, 63, of Plymouth passed away Friday at his residence of natural causes. Friends and family will gather to remember the life of Dan from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the chapel of Plymouth Wesleyan Church 11203 S. Michigan Road, Plymouth. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. …read more.

Welcome “Tater” D. Warren, 80, of Bourbon, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at home with his family at his side after a lengthy illness. Tater was born Nov. 11, 1935, at Tippecanoe, to Russell D. and Nora A. (Hall) Warren and was a resident of the Bourbon and Tippecanoe area all his life. He …read more.

Hugo Holm, 90, Bremen, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in his home surrounded by family. Hugo was born in Tyler, Minn. on March 16, 1925, the son of George and Anna (Johansen) Holm. On Feb. 3, 1951, he married Mary Turbes in St. Dionysius, Tyler, Minn. He is survived by his …read more.

Matthew “Matt” Lee Alford, 44, Tippecanoe, died at 4:58 p.m. January 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 27, 1971, to David Lynn Alford and Marcella Sue (Sanders) Alford. Matt has lived in Tippecanoe, for the last 20 years, coming from Rochester. On July 1, 1995, in Warsaw, at Sacred Heart Catholic …read more.

Matthew “Matt” Lee Alford, 44, Tippecanoe, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 27, 1971, to David Lynn Alford and Marcella Sue (Sanders) Alford. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Javier O. Mejia-Chiham, 46, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening, Jan. 23, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – E.R. Formerly of Plymouth, Javier has resided in Walkerton for the past four years. On July 2, 1969, Javier was born the son of Miguel Mejia Erazo and Margarita Chiham Mejia in …read more.

Charles Robert “Bob” Guard, 90 , formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Tavares, Fla. Bob was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Bremen, moving to Arcadia, Fla. in 1956. He moved to Tavares in 2014. Bob was a carpenter contractor. He worked for the DeSoto County High School as carpenter shop …read more.

Jeffrey Anglemyer, 56, South Bend, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 9, 1959 to the late Dell and Patricia (Riddle) Anglemyer. He was a lifelong South Bend resident. Jeffrey is survived by his sister: Debra (Lyle) Jensen; their children: Brandon; Danielle; Monique; Adam and Nicholas, all …read more.

Raymond H. Bockerich, 72, passed away at home surrounded by his family Friday evening, Jan. 22, 2016, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Ray was born in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 16, 1944, to Raymond H. Luczak and Vonda I. (Corsini) Bockerich. He graduated from Eisenhower High School, Blue Island, Ill., with the class of 1962. …read more.

Javier O. Mejia-Chiham, 46, Walkerton, formerly of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening, Jan. 23, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Former Plymouth resident Billie A. Murphy, 86, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, 2016, at the Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He has been a resident of Pendleton since 1999. He was born Billie Allen Murphy on Feb. 23, 1929 in Argos, one of three sons of the late Merill R. and …read more.

Former Plymouth resident, Billie A. Murphy, 86, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, 2016, in the Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Joanne Abberger, 86, Plymouth resident since 2006, passed away at 3:31 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Mrs. Abberger was born Nov. 26, 1929, in South Bend, to the late Orville Dale and Bernice (Ritter) Harrison. On Aug. 29, 1953, Joanne was united in marriage to Thomas J. Abberger, who …read more.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, Jeffrey A. McLaughlin, 64, Bremen, went to be with the Lord. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Gaddey” McLaughlin; his sisters: Kelly Lynch and Kerri (Lee) Hessenthaler; four stepsons: Scott (Stephanie) Hoover, Cordell (Jennifer) Hoover, Dennis Hoover (Michelle Maes) and Christopher (Kristin) Hurley; 16 grandchildren; and 10 adopted grandchildren. Born in …read more.

Andrew “Drew” Elliott Overmyer, 25, 20B Road, Argos, died at 10:53 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 in the 6000 section of N. Old US 31 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Dec. 2, 1990, in South Bend to Timothy M. Overmyer and Lori L. (Nordgren) Overmyer. Drew lived in the Argos …read more.

Dennis Lee Withey, 64, Plymouth, passed away at 4:56 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Bremen, to the late Harold W. and Joan M. (Pittman) Withey. Dennis then married Vilma Alberto on Oct. 1, 1988, in Bremen, she survives at home. Dennis …read more.

Gary Lee Schmeltz, 60, Bremen, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at the family dairy farm. He was born Aug. 3, 1955, in Mishawaka to James L. and Ruth (Hill) Schmeltz. He married Wanda May (Booe) Schmeltz on Sept. 12, 1992. Surviving are wife: Wanda; children: Adam (Jennifer Anderson) Schmeltz; Olivia Schmeltz, both of …read more.

Charles ‘Chuck’ M. Watson, 62, a resident of Argos for the past 26 years, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2016, at home. On Oct. 30, 1953, in Plymouth, Charles Mark Watson was born into this world with a gentle spirit that he carried throughout his life. He was the …read more.

Eileen Mae Quivey, 90, a resident of Fairfield Garden Court, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, 2016, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Eileen was born in Plymouth on Dec. 27, 1925, at the home of her parents; Alfred L. and Vonnie V. (Seider) Rogers. She graduated from West High …read more.

Lila Jane ‘Jennie’ Mays, 77, of Winamac, passed away at 12:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth. She was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Kewanna, to Ralph and Helen Summers Kough. Jennie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was ecstatic when her great grandchildren were …read more.

William Edward “Bill” Belk, 77, Culver, died on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at his home with his wife by his side. Bill was born on Oct. 7, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. where he spent much of his life until he chose to become a full-time resident of his favorite out of the city get-away spot, …read more.

Ruth T. Pletcher, 86, Argos, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Jan. 14, 2016, at her residence. Ruth was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Albert A. and Bertha (Permoda) Thomas. When Ruth was fourteen years of age, she moved to the Grovertown area, where she graduated in 1948. She was a …read more.

Mary Alice Windham, 99, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at Signature Healthcare in Bremen at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Bellwood, Ala. to Alto Welton and Mary (Cotton) King. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1949. She married John T. Windham, and he preceded her in …read more.

Walter L. Carlson, 87, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Walter was born on Aug. 29, 1928, at Plymouth the son of Henry and Edith (Johnson) Carlson. Walter graduated with the Grovetown High School class of 1947. Growing up, Walter helped on the family …read more.

Eileen Mae Quivey, 90, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, 2016, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Eileen was born in Plymouth on Dec. 27, 1925, at the home of her parents, Alfred L. and Vonnie V. (Seider) Rogers. She graduated from West High School in the Class of 1944. …read more.

Eileen M. (Mrs. Hugh) Quivey, 90, Plymouth passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth, with Pastor Mark …read more.

Marcia V. Wagner, Bremen, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marcia was born on June 9, 1921, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Virginia Hetznecker. Marcia graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse after attending Catholic schools throughout her education. In July of 2015, …read more.