Virginia M. Chapman, 73, passed away peacefully at home the evening of Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. Born in Bremen, on March 5, 1942, as the youngest of nine children, she was the daughter of Charles C. and Lula Jane (Chapman) Hill. On June 21, 1963, Virginia married Harold R. Chapman. The couple shared 53 loving …read more.

Carl Richard Ernsberger, 86, Bremen, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born on Sept. 3, 1929, the son of James R. and Elizabeth (Shock) Ernsberger in South Bend. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably …read more.

Mary Marie Long, 95, of Monterey, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Mary was born in Winamac, on Aug. 23, 1920, to Guy S and Elizabeth (Trapp) Tuley. She married Roger E. Long Jr. on December 12, 1937 and they celebrated their 65th anniversary before he passed away …read more.

Randy P. Ullery, 61 of Bremen, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in the Goshen Hospital after battling cancer for a year. Randy was born on Dec. 20, 1954, in Plymouth, to Raymond and Cecile (Markley) Ullery. Randy has been a lifetime resident of the Marshall County area. He enjoyed being a …read more.

Virginia M. Phelps, 87, of Plymouth, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Virginia was born the daughter of Banks and Vera (Murphy) Burden at Plymouth, April 17, 1928. She had been a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker; worked at Sweringins Shoe store and at …read more.

Ronnie C. Taylor, 64, Bremen, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 2016, in Arcadia, Fla., while visiting family. Arrangements are currently pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home at this time.

Edward Allen Miller, 63, Bremen, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Ed was born on Dec. 1, 1952, the son of Simon and Verna (Eilrich) Miller. On May 1, 1976, he married Mia Moreno. She passed on Feb. 28, 2013. He is survived by two children: Lynn (Aaron) Hughes, Terre …read more.

Helen Irene (Elliott) Bowell, 91, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She had been in declining health for several years. Helen was born on Nov. 11, 1924, in Argos, to Ernest W Elliott and Lela M. (Mann) Elliott and had lived …read more.

Loretta C. Shuppert, 90, a Plymouth resident since 1957, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth, after a lengthy illness. As one of the longest residents at Miller’s, she was well known by everyone. A special thanks to the Alzheimer Unit and Orchard Wing staff members who did …read more.

Douglas J. Sumpter, 75, Bremen, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Bremen, to Gerald and Greta (Berg) Sumpter. He lived most of his life in Bremen. He enjoyed playing the game Aggravation, and spending time with his family and friends. He …read more.

Loretta C. (Mrs. Don) Shuppert, 90, Plymouth, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Bric Lee Nifong, 49, Plymouth, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Bric was born March 2, 1966, in Plymouth, to Norman L. and Betty M. (Singrey) Nifong. On June 19, 1998, in Plymouth, he married Laura J. Harrell and she survives. He graduated from Plymouth …read more.

Bric L. Nifong, 49, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

DONALDSON — Sister Patricia (Sr. Louise) Belting, 83, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Arrangements are being prepared by the Johnson – Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

LaBerta Marie Patch LaTurner, 97, Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, formerly of Argos, passed away at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Culver. She was born April 10, 1918, in Sand Creek, Mt., the daughter of Lee Hall and Olive (Simons) Thornburg. She attended Lone Pine School in that area and graduated from Wolf Point …read more.

Jerry Lynn Tolson, 67, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill., following a very sudden illness. He was born Dec. 6, 1948, in Knox to Raymond Tolson and Marie (Jordan) Tolson. On Dec. 8, 1967, he married Linda (Hensley) Tolson and together they have …read more.

Frances “Joan” Freed, 92, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. The daughter of Russell L and Lucy M. (Coplen) Good, Joan was born in Argos Oct. 11, 1923. She was a member of the Argos graduating class of 1941. Joan married …read more.

Grace Alice (Butts) Gresham, 91, passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 30, 2015, at Salem Crossing in Salem, from natural causes. She was born the daughter of Floyd and Clara (Schwenk) Butts on Jan. 12, 1924, in South Bend. She graduated from South Bend Central Senior High School in June 1942 and married Lloyd Richard …read more.

Donald Raymond Ransberger Sr., 81 of S. Maple St., Argos, died at 11:55 a.m. Dec. 29, 2015, at his residence. He had been in declining health for several years. Ransberger was born on Sept. 10, 1934 in Mishawaka, to Cleo Ransberger and Maude Ethel (Gorman) Ransberger. He had lived in Argos since June 2015 coming …read more.

Gary Eugene Edgecomb, 73, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly but due to natural causes at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka. For the past several years he has dealt with post-polio effects, which he contracted at the age of 6. He was born in Manistique, Mich., …read more.

Myrtis J. Anliker, 80, of Francesville, passed away at 9:16 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. Myrtis was born on March 9, 1935 in Francesville to the late John and Louise Tyler Anliker. He married Phyllis Malchow on Oct. 7, 1956, in Francesville. She survives. Anliker was a member …read more.

Penny S. Arnold, Plymouth, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. She was born Aug. 17, 1951. There will be no services. Van Gilder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Eugene Edgecomb, 73, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly but due to natural causes Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in the …read more.

Kathleen Marie Reierson-Reaker, 56, Bremen, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at home. She was born to John Ready and Patricia (Woltman) Barnhart on Sept. 18, 1959, in South Bend. On Dec. 13, 2014, she married Ronnie Reaker. Kathleen will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, and also for her strong faith. …read more.

Laveda J. McKinniss, 65, Bourbon passed away at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in her home. Laveda was born Nov. 19, 1950, in Flint, Mich. the daughter of Paul and Brookie (Tackett) May. She has been a resident of Bourbon since Oct. of 2015. She had worked at Sprague Devices. She is survived by …read more.

Richard E. Holderread, 96, Walkerton, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Richard was born on March 4, 1919, in Marshall County, to John and Delcie (Lemert) Holderread. On Dec. 17, 1938, Richard married the former O. Irene Klinedinst. They loved to travel and spend …read more.

Irvin Leo Holub, 71, a resident of The Center at Donaldson since 2012, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Survivors include wife: Elizabeth; and four living children: William (Michelle) Holub, Leo; Lisa (Jeff) Kroll, Muscatine, Iowa; Tony (Elaine) Holub, Chicgao, Ill.; and Kristina Holub; sisters: Julie …read more.

Dale F. Pittman, 78, Bremen, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on Oct. 16, 1937, the son of the late Roscoe and Catherine (Daley) Pittman. On March 2, 1968, he married Sally Swartzlander. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years: …read more.

Jack Keith Shumaker, 65, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in his home. Jack was born on Sept. 13, 1950, the son of the late Calvin J. and Charlotte (Allen) Shumaker. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cynthia Shumaker of Bremen; three daughters: Jennifer (Russ) Yeo of Bourbon; Jacinda …read more.

Lawrence E. Schutz, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lawrence was born on Aug. 25, 1931, the son of the late John and Florence (Zeiger) Schutz. On May 24, 1952, he married Joan Wise. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; four …read more.

John W. “Jack” Montgomery, 74, of Culver, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, surrounded by family. Jack was born in Evergreen Park, Ill., on Sept. 1, 1941, to George and Charlotte (Schmid) Montgomery. He graduated from Fenger High School, Chicago, in 1959 and attended Dakota Wesleyan University. He was the owner/operator of South Side …read more.

Dorothy A Osborn, 95, of Culver, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Dorothy was born to Frank and Amelia Anderson on March 14, 2015, in Dallas, Texas. She was married to Robert L. Osborn. Together they raised four sons. Bob preceded her in death on …read more.

Nettie C. Whetstone, 83, Plymouth resident for the past 60 years, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 2015. Born in Rutledge, Tennessee on Feb. 15, 1932, Nettie Cleo was the daughter of C. Hobart and Mary. B. (Hixon) Kitts. On July 28, 1973, in Plymouth, …read more.

Judith L. “Judy” Wallace, 75, passed away peacefully at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Wallace was born April 29, 1940 in Ashland, Ohio to the late E. Philip and Ruth (Ashman) Lersch. She graduated from Ashland College in 1961 with an …read more.

Velma Butler, 88, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. On March 4, 1927, in a hospital in Richmond, Velma Ann was born to Everett J. and Goldie (Gifford) Smith. Velma graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in home economics. She was …read more.

Velma Butler, 88, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2015, in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home, Fishers, with her family near. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Martha Jane Ives, 91, of Culver passed away Dec. 17, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Martha was born on January 14, 1924 in Culver, Indiana, to Hazel and Clarence “Red” Calhoun. She was one of four sisters. She actually started school when she was five because she just couldn’t wait to go to school. …read more.

Andrew Mora Jr., 77, passed away in his home in Thursday evening Dec. 17, 2015. Andrew was born in Kerns, Tex. Dec. 15, 1938 to Andrew Sr. and Mamie (Vera) Mora. In LaPaz, Indiana on April 14, 1961, Andrew married the former Elaine M. Dietl. To this union four children were born: Michael, Jeffery, Andrea …read more.

The world lost one of its most considerate, gentle souls on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, with the passing of Gary L. Ross, 66, in Hickory, N.C. at Catawba Regional Hospice. Before relocating to Hickory to be closer to his daughter and family, he was a long time resident of Plymouth. Gary was born Sept. 14, …read more.

Dollis Zechiel Dillon Studebaker, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 9, 1921, in Culver in her parent’s home. She lived in Culver nearly her entire life, moving to Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, in 2004. She was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of …read more.

Alexander R. Horvath, 99, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2015, at West Woods Nursing Home, Niles, Mich. Alexander was truck driver all of his life as well as a heavy equipment operator. After his retirement years, Alexander, delivered vehicles for Tyler’s and Jordan Ford. He was born on Oct. 17, 1916, in …read more.

Roger F. Morris, 88, of North Liberty, passed away at 8:58 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at his home. He was born on May 5, 1927, in North Liberty to the late Ford and Bertha “Pauline” (Benjamin) Morris. On Sept. 9, 1950, in North Liberty, he was united in marriage to Frances L. (Hocker) Morris …read more.

Dollis O. Studebaker, 94, formerly of Culver, passed away at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, on Dec. 9, 2015. Dollis was born in Culver on July 9, 1921. She married Arthur Judson Dillon Jr., on Dec. 28, 1941. He preceded her in death. She later married Bryon Studebaker, who also preceded her in death. A memorial …read more.

Nick Babcock, our beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Nick was born to David and Rosalie Babcock on July 4, 1979 in South Bend. He was raised with his two brothers in Plymouth, and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1998. Nick studied microbiology at Ball State University …read more.

Velma E. McCollough Singrey, 102, life-long resident of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, 2015, in her residence. Velma was born June 16, 1913 in Plymouth to the late Earl and Cecil (Welch) Stough. She graduated from Plymouth High School. On April 16, 1933, she married Wendell McCollough; he preceded her in death Oct. …read more.

William (Bill) Kerr Murphy, 101, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, 2015. He had struggled with pneumonia the last several years, but this last bout was too much for his heart and lungs to fight. Bill was born in Pulaski County on May 6, 1914. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 …read more.

Nancy R. Popham, 80, passed away at her Hillcrest Garden Court home at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, following a two year battle with cancer. Nancy formerly resided in Argos and Oak Lawn, Ill. Born on Nov. 6, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., Nancy Rae Popham was the daughter of George Monroe and Laverne Frances …read more.

Leslie Ray Hupp, 62, residing in Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 in her home. She was born May 31, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Leslie Ray and Dorothy (Moore) Hupp, and has lived most of her life in this area. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Ray Hupp. …read more.

Nancy R. Popham, 80, Plymouth, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 7, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Tamula “Tammy” D. Sauer, 59, Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, unexpectedly in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Tammy was born the daughter of Gerald and Jackie (Copeland) McIntyre on Sept. 17, 1956, at Warsaw. She has been a resident of Bourbon most all of her life except a short time in …read more.

Tammy D. Sauer, 59, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Elizabeth Ann “Bety” Parcel, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015m at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. She was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Winamac, to Cyril and Mildred Costello Widup. Betty married Kermit “Buck” Parcel on April 26, 1951 in Star City. Buck survives. Betty was a member of …read more.

D. Anne Pershing, 70 of Bourbon, passed away at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Bremen Community Hospital, Bremen. Anne was born June 9, 1945, in Bremen, to Max Keith and Laura Bonita (Shaffer) Pershing. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Bourbon High School in 1963. …read more.

Josephine Ellen (Holderman) Fraschetti, 72, LaPaz, passed away at 6:39 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Signature Healthcare of Bremen, with her family at her side. Josephine was born on Jan. 14, 1943, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Schroeder) Holderman, and lived in the area all her life. On Aug. 13, 1977, she married …read more.

Marvin Earl Enders, 97, Bremen, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in his home. Marvin was born on March 26, 1918, the son of the late Clayton and Lulu (Demler) Enders. He is survived by a daughter: Mary (Calvin) Carlin, Pierceton; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in …read more.

Lyman M. Butler, 90, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 201,5 in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. Lyman was born in Plymouth, on July 31, 1925, to Lyman M. and Eunice (Gibbons) Butler. He graduated from Plymouth High School. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army during WWII, …read more.

Richard H. Olson, 75, Plymouth resident since 1983, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Princeton, Minn., to the late Clifford and Edna (Hoeft) Olson. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1958. After graduating, he married Margaret M. Bullis on …read more.

Louis J. Christy Jr., 88, formerly of Lagrange, Ill., passed away with his daughter Patricia Lenne near, at 7:40 a.m. Saturday Nov. 28, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Louis was born the son of Louis J. Sr. and Beatrice (Wheat) Christy on March 12, 1927 in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Foreman High School …read more.

Timothy L. Overmyer, 63, of Argos, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. He was born June 5, 1952 in South Bend, the son of Lloyd Overmyer, Jr. and Wanda L. (Brandisbas) Overmyer. He was a 1971 graduate of Argos High School and attended Apostolic …read more.

Kerry K. (Hively) Mempin, 47, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:33 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne with her family at her side. Kerry was born Sept. 21, 1968, in Plymouth, to Clifford and Bonnie (Cartwright) Hively. She was a lifelong resident; 1987 graduate of Warsaw High School and was …read more.

Marcia Ann Osterbur, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marcia was born on July 10, 1935, the daughter of Richard and Veloice (Mitchell) Whitsel. On Sept. 21, 1963, she married Clarence Osterbur. He passed away on Oct. 22, 1983. Marcia is survived by …read more.

Eldon Duane Shafer, 74, life-long resident of Plymouth, died peacefully at his home on Thanksgiving evening, leaving behind the trials of this world on Nov. 26, 2015. Eldon was born in Plymouth, on May 22, 1941, to Lloyd L. Shafer and Ellen (Stuckey) Shafer. Eldon graduated from LaPaz High School in the Class of 1959 …read more.

Louis J. Christy Jr., 88, formerly of LaGrange, Ill., passed away with his daughter Patricia Lenne near, at 7:40 a.m. Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Lyman Butler, 88, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday Nov. 25, 2015, in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. Arrangements are currently pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Kurt Hesch, 58, of Bourbon, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 with his wife by his side. Kurt was born Jan. 10, 1957, the son of the late Donald and Mary Lou (Arch) Hesch.

James R. “Jim” Dodson, 65 of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Jim was born April 22, 1950, at Plymouth, to Edwin H. and Norma J. (Brown) Dodson. He was a resident of Plymouth except for nine years he spent in Florida. He was self-employed as a …read more.

William A. Horwath, 82, of Culver and formerly of Highland, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. William was born in Hammond, on Feb. 21, 1933, the son of William and Mary Horwath. He graduated from George …read more.

Culver resident William A. Horwath, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. His wife Pauline survives. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Rabella, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Mary Jane Rabella was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Plymouth, to Melvin and Ethel (Davis) Zimmerman. On Feb. 27, 1972, she was married to Jose (Joe) Rabella in Plymouth. He would precede her in death on April 24, 2008. …read more.

Mrs. Joann W. Clingler, 74, of Tippecanoe passed away at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at her son’s home. On April 18, 1941, Joann was born in Delong to Joseph Walter and Daisey Mae Miller Denny. Joann and Melvin Lewis Clingler were married on Jan. 6, 1958, in Leiters Ford. They shared 37 years …read more.

David Lowell “Davey” Stayton Sr., 81, Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime Marshall County resident and was born the son of Lowell and Sylvia (Jones) Stayton in Argos on Feb. 28, 1934. He was a graduate of Argos High School. On …read more.

Sister Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Alicia, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Maxine’s gentle joyful spirit touched the hearts of her Sisters and the Staff of Catherine Kasper Home. She will be especially remembered for her nightly blessings for each resident as she walked from …read more.

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on March 17, 1933, in Argos, to Thomas A. Andrews and Martha (Byers) Andrews and had spent most of her life in the Argos Community. In July of 1971 she married …read more.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret) PHJC, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Kathleen was a caring person devoted to those around her – the children she taught, the elderly she cared for, and her Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ religious community. On the occasion of her 60th anniversary …read more.

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Services are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral home.

Robert Allen Hocker, 85, Westfield, formerly of North Liberty, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Indianapolis. He was born on April 12, 1930, in LaPorte, to Dola Elno and Lucille (McClain) Hocker. On Dec. 28, 1952, in Bremen, he married the former Norma Jean Hochstetler. Mr. Hocker is survived by his wife: Norma Jean …read more.

Sr. Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, 97, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret), PHJC, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Jack D. Pearson, 80, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, 2015, at Signature HealthCare of Bremen surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Plymouth on May 11, 1935, to Amos H. Pearson and Ruth A. (Smith) Pearson Winter. On Aug. 20, 1955 in Inwood, he wed Beverly A. Anders. He attended …read more.

Charles A. King, 88, of Bourbon, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Charlie was born on July 11, 1927, to Dewey and Sarah King at Claypool. He had been a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe and Bourbon area and was a graduate of Tippecanoe High School. He served in …read more.

Willard F. “Twig” Cole Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Willard was born to Willard F. Sr and Gracie (Allen) Cole on Aug. 28, 1955, in Pontiac, Mich. He attended Triton High School. Being an all-around handy man and entrepreneur, …read more.

Sister Julienne Smith, (Ardella Smith, PHJC, beloved teacher, principal, dean of girls and volunteer, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Her love for the people she ministered to and with was mutual as reflected by the many who kept in contact with her over the years. Sister …read more.

Ronald Elmer “Ronnie” Baltes was born in Plymouth on Dec. 8, 1951 and joyfully endured 63 years of disabilities that no longer remain as he joined his Lord and Savior with all of the Saints in Heaven with a blink of an eye at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. He died at Pilgrim Manor …read more.

After 54 years of ministering in food service, cooking, baking and supervising, Sister Teresa Schleper, PHJC, passed with peace and grace on Nov. 11, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. “God is GOOD. Prayer is powerful and I am grateful to God for my family and the Poor Handmaids and for so many …read more.

Charles King, 88, Bourbon, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home.

Jack Pearson, 80, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in the Bremen Signature Health Care. Memorial services will be held Noon Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in …read more.

Willard F. “Will” Cole Jr., 60, of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sr. Julienne Smith, PHJC, age 92, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Ronald E. Baltes, 63, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday evening the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Sr. Teresa Schleper, PHJC, 88, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Curtis “Curt” Leon Rogge, 35, of West Bend, Wis., was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 14, 1979, to Charles Rogge and Connie Boudry-Hulse in West Bend, Wis. When he was just a toddler, Connie and the boys moved to Plymouth, …read more.

Dennis A. Winterrowd, 70, Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Dennis was born on April 28, 1945, in Plymouth, to the late Robert Max Winterrowd and Betty June (Brown) Taylor. He has been a lifelong area resident. Dennis retired in 1994 after 24 years of …read more.

Cleo Bell Griggs, 89, Bremen, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Cleo was born in Mishawaka on Dec. 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mina (Coil) King. She is survived by four sons: Wayne (Carolyn) Dill, Bremen; Larry (Clair) Dill, Elkton, Ky.; Terry Dill, Lakeville; and Robert …read more.

Forrest Arling “Butch” Laudeman, 84, Bremen, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen surrounded by family. Forrest was born on Aug. 4, 1931, in Bremen, the son of the late Arling and Selma (Yenna) Laudeman. He is survived by four children: Debra (Ray) Lester, Bremen; Christina (Luther) Spencer, Bremen; Vicki …read more.

William John Nykiel, 87, Bremen, passed away at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, of natural causes in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Formerly of Chicago Heights, Ill., William and his family were lured to rural Marshall County in 1975 to continue farming but removed from the city. Farming was a passion that he passed down to …read more.

Charles Ellsworth Sumey, 86, Culver, died at 7:22 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 8, 1929, in Union Town, Pa., to Thomas and Rebecca Sumey. He has lived in Indiana since 1964, coming from Pennsylvania. On Jan. 29, 1951, in Pennsylvania, he married …read more.

Charles E. Sumey passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

William J. Nykiel, 87, Bremen, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Carl Butgereit, 77, 206 W. Grant Street, Bremen, passed away there Friday, Nov. 6, following an illness. He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons: Kurt (Nancy) Butgereit, Wabash, and Gary Hummel, Bremen; a son-in-law, Tim Kulczar, Bremen; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded by daughters: Lori Kulczar and Kara Brown; and a …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Born, 73, passed away of natural causes with his loving wife by his side at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus. Richard was born in a Methodist hospital in Indianapolis Dec. 25, 1941, to Carl J. and Marcile (Holem) Born. He graduated from …read more.