Ronald E. Rhoads, 57, Argos, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. He had fought Leukemia for the past three years. On Nov. 10, 1957, in Plymouth, Ron was born one of 16 children to Norman D. and Maudie I. (Gaines) Rhoads. He received his education in the …read more.

Bobetta L. Washburn Ruhnow, 86, Culver, passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Bobetta was born to Claude and Kathryn Cummings on July 17, 1929, in Plymouth. She was a graduate of Culver High School. Bobetta married Jack A. Washburn. He preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Emil ‘Bud’ …read more.

Stephen F. Randolph, 53, Culver, passed away on Oct. 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Stephen was born on March 23, 1962, in Beach Grove, to Allen F. and Joan (Walters) Randolph. He was one of three children. After he graduated high school in Elmhurst, Ill., the family moved to Culver. …read more.

Nancy C. Biever, 81, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Bremen Community Hospital after a short illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1933, in North Dakota to Samuel and Zenna Warner. On Sept. 3, 1951, she married Richard J. Biever in Leeds, North Dakota. He preceded in death …read more.

Caroline L. Elliott, 89, Westmoreland, Tenn., formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Portland, Tenn. Caroline was born on Feb. 12, 1926, the daughter of the late August and Johanna (Wellhauser) Hausser. She is survived by two sons: Larry (Deb) Penrose, Bremen; and Terry Penrose, Westmoreland, Tenn.; five grandchildren: …read more.

David J. Raimondi Sr., 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center E.R., Plymouth Campus. Dave was born on May 25, 1955, in Blue Island, Ill., the son of Shirley H. (Harrison) and Frank M. Raimondi. He was a 1973 graduate of Argo …read more.

Jane L. Fruits, 96, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in her residence. Jane was born in Mishawaka, on Aug. 27, 1919, to Perry and Mary E. (Fear) Polley. Her family moved to Plymouth when she was 10 years old. Jane would graduate from Plymouth High School with the class of 1937. Jane would marry Harold …read more.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Ray was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 13, 1927, to Raymond Sr. and Lena B. (Schaetzle) Askins. His family would move to Bourbon, in 1937, where Ray would graduate from …read more.

Jane L. Fruits, 96, of West Adams Street in Plymouth, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson funeral home.

Frank Lakner, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Frank was born Jan. 15, 1933, the son of the late Matthew and Mary (Horvath) Lakner. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, he married Janet DeSmet.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, of Woodbury Drive in Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday morning on October 30, 2015 in the Elkhart Hospice House. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson funeral home.

Stephen L. Minton, 66, an 18 year resident of Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Steve was born in Indianapolis, on July 5, 1949, the son of Albert V. and Juanita (Niles) Minton. Received his education in the Indianapolis …read more.

Lura I. Bollman, 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Home, in Bridgman, Mich. Lura was born on July 16, 1927, in Fulton County, to Baker E. and Theresa E. (Moore) Dille. Lura was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed spending time tending to her flower …read more.

Becky S. Long, 47, Bourbon, passed away on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2015, at home, with her family at her side. Becky was born on Dec. 14, 1967, to Larry and Kay (Klingerman) Feldman at Plymouth. She was a lifelong resident and graduate of Triton High School, class of 1986. She was an Accounts Receivable …read more.

Orville “Jay” Omer Kling, Jr., 68, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in his home. Jay was born on Jan. 7, 1947, the son of Orville “Bud” and Verda (Jarrell) Kling. On Feb. 18, 1967, he married Julie Miller in Nappanee. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 …read more.

Evelyn L. Lappin, 96, of Plymouth, formerly of North Liberty, passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 15, 1919, in LaPaz, to the late Elmer and Jennie (Seltenright) Berger. On April 13, 1941, in LaPaz, IN, she married Perle M. Lappin who preceded …read more.

Janis K. DeLanghe, 71, of Plymouth, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born on March 2, 1944, in North Liberty, to the late Leo and Jeanette (Clark) Hostetler. On Sept. 14, 1963, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Clifford R. DeLanghe. Mrs. …read more.

Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, of natural causes at his Lawrence Lake home he shared with Sandy Stiles. Guy was born in Plymouth on March 18, 1937, the son of Guy and Deloris Flosenzier. He was a graduate of Plymouth’s Lincoln High School. Guy then served his country in the …read more.

John W. Dunning, 60, passed away with his devoted wife at his side at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in his home after a seven month battle of colon cancer. His family had been steadfast in his care along with the Center for Hospice Care. John was born in Waco, Texas on Oct. 17, …read more.

Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, of natural causes at the Lawrence Lake home of Sandy Stiles, a longtime friend and companion the past 18 months. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

James D. “Jim” Pittman, 72 of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at home in the care of his family. Jim was born March 25, 1943, in Elkhart County, to Roscoe and Catherine (Daily) Pittman. He previously was a resident of Elkhart before moving to Plymouth six years ago to be closer to his …read more.

Donnabelle Newberg, 93, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Donnabelle was born in Donaldson, the daughter of John A. and Sarah (Crum) Johnson on March 27, 1922. On Sept. 2, 1945, Donnabelle became the bride of Harold E. Newberg at her parent’s home in Donaldson, he preceded her …read more.

Mary P. Burke, 78, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at 4:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Leonard) Ready on March 11, 1937. She received her education at St. Boniface Elementary School and the …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, in his residence. Robert was born the son of Ivo Myron and Myrtle Edna (Troyer) Weaver. On Oct. 12, 1952, in Plymouth, he married Marilyn Ruth Gordon; she passed away Oct. 18, 2009. Robert continued living in the same house that he, Marilyn and her …read more.

Velma May Trump, age 92, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Indiana. Velma was born on October 3, 1923, in Bremen, to Sharon and Elizabeth (Koontz) Stuntz. Velma was also blessed with a step-mother, Thelma Matchett. Velma became the bride of Albert …read more.

Alvin J. Snyder, 79, South Bend, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. Mr. Snyder was born on Sept. 21, 1936, in South Bend to the late John Delbert and Maude Pearl (Morrow) Snyder. He has been a lifelong area resident. On May 24, 1958, in Lakeville, he was united …read more.

Christine Sue “T-Shirt” Taylor, 66, Bremen, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in her residence surrounded by her family. Christine was born the daughter of Oscar and Carol (Eckhart) Swathwood March 2, 1949, in South Bend. She graduated from LaVille High School in 1967. On Dec. 22, 1969, in Delphi, she became the wife of …read more.

George Earl McCay, 79, Plymouth, formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1936, in Argos, to Earl B. McCay and Zella M. (Myers) McCay and had been a life time resident …read more.

Velma M. Trump, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. She was born Oct. 3, 1923. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Violet A. “Oly” Layden, 97, Donaldson, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Center with her loving family by her side. Violet was born in Chicago, Ill. the daughter of Patrick and Anna (Klemz) Layden on July 4, 1918. She worked during the 1950’s and 1960’s in Donaldson, at …read more.

Stephanie Scott Bergman, 43, passed away suddenly at home in West Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 13. Stephanie was born March 2, 1972, in Plymouth, to Michael L. and Shirley A. (Smith) Bergman. She is survived by her parents in West Palm Beach, her step-grandmother: Dotty (Suprina) Smith, Venice, Fla.; and her three sons: Zachary …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in his residence. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Further details …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64, and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away unexpectedly at her son’s home in Lockport, Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Sharon was born in Bremen on Feb. 20, 1951 to Leonard and Helen (Marsh) Sauer. On Aug. 29, 1975, in Plymouth, Sharon wed Ben Schoff, who survives. She …read more.

Patrick Thomas O’Brien, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in his home. Patrick was born on May 30, 1947, the son of the late Thomas H. and Paulette S. O’Brien. He is survived by his wife: Cynthia O’Brien, Bremen; two children: Megan O’Brien; Patrick T. (Jessica) O’Brien Jr., both …read more.

Deborah A. Davis, 58, Plymouth, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus following a courageous one year battle with cancer. She has been a Plymouth resident since 1992. Deb was born the daughter of James R. and Carol L. (Ziolkowski) Guthrie on April …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64 and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Lockport, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sandra L. McVicker, 60, Culver, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born to Richard and Bernice (Hajicek) Thomas on June 2, 1955, in South Bend. She attended Culver Community High School. On March 17, 1973, she married Clifford McVicker in Culver, Indiana. He survives. Sandy …read more.

Robert A. “Windy” Miller, 90, Culver, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, in Kokomo. Bob was born on June 1, 1925, in Joliet, Ill. He was the son of Russell and Mildred (Bloom) Miller. After graduating high school, Bob joined the Army Air Force, proudly serving his country. After his military service …read more.

William K. “Bill” Hanselman, 66, of Bourbon, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Bill was born on June 28, 1949, in LaPorte, to William A. Hanselman and Clara D. (Ross) Hanselman. He was a 1969 graduate of Oregon Davis High School in Grovertown. He enjoyed working at a family business: The Buck Rub. After retiring, …read more.

Kim D. Geist, 54, Plymouth, died Thursday, Oct. 8. She was born in Plymouth on May 25, 1961. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, followed by services at 6 p.m. Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery. Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 …read more.

Kay Ellen Rans, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 1:27 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 205 in Marion General Hospital, Marion. Kay was born on Sept. 9, 1936, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Shaffer) Svidensky. On April 21, 1956, in Philadelphia, she married Francis Rans. She is survived by her loving husband, Francis; …read more.

William Michael “Mike” Gentry, 52, of North Liberty, passed away at 7:47 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his home. He was born on May 11, 1963, in Florence, Ala., to William and Peggy (Smith) Gentry. On Aug. 26, 2006, in Mishawaka, Mike was united in marriage to the former Marci A. Poor. Mike lived …read more.

Kim D. Geist, 54, Plymouth died Thursday, Oct. 8, in her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 w. Madison St., Plymouth.

Georgia F. Schneider, 75, peacefully passed away after fighting a lengthy illness in her home at 9:53 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. Georgia was born on November 7, 1939 in Hammond to Harry Frank and Zella Lorene (Lawyer) Bessett. In St. John, March 5, 1962, Georgia would marry Robert M. Schneider. He would precede her …read more.

James A. Clindaniel, 86, Bremen, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 11, 1928 in Bremen, the son of the late Clayton O. and Fern (Cline) Clindaniel. On December 16, 1978, he married Aileen J. Patrick. James was a third generation mint …read more.

Leonardo “Leo” Abriam, 79, Plymouth, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence. He leaves behind his loving wife of forty-one years, Janet (Roseland) Abriam, who survives. They were married Oct. 27, 1973 in Chicago, Ill. at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Chicago. Leo worked at Western Electric in Chicago …read more.

Merl Dean Swihart, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with his loving wife of 63 years at his side. Merl had been in failing health this past year and died peacefully after an apparent heart attack at the residence they have made home since …read more.

John Eugene Schmidt, 75 residing in Tyner, Indiana went home at 7:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

James LaVerne Rodgers, 76, of Bremen, passed away in his home at 10:33 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. Jim was born on Nov. 2, 1938 in Sharon, PA, the son of LaVerne and Mary O. (Thompson) Rodgers. On April 22, 1961, he married Diane Akin. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; two children, …read more.

Joe D. Walker, 85, passed away surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, Oct. 1, 2015 at Center for Hospice Care-Elkhart Hospice House.

Billie J. Burgess, 74, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at his home with his loving family by his side. Billie was born on Oct. 23, 1940, in Montrose, Ark. to Timothy J. and Martha S. (Abernathy) Burgess. The family moved to the Marshall county area when he was in the seventh grade. …read more.

Dorothy A. Gunther-Heflick, 87, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. A Memorial Service will be held on at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Visitation will resume one …read more.

Frances Ruth Geiselman, 93, lifetime resident of Culver, died at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2015. Frances was a well-known and loved resident of Culver, always with a witty sense of humor and a joke for any occasion. She was a loving wife and mother, married to Ralph Geiselman for more …read more.

Crystal Rana (Pasley) Schwichtenberg, 37, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Crystal was born May 20, 1978, in Plymouth, to John and Debbie K. (Jacobson) Pasley. Crystal had worked at Heartland R.V. for nine years. On April 18, 2004, she married Charles Edward Schwichtenberg, who survives. Her …read more.

Anthony T. “Tony” York, 51, of Bremen, died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Center for Hospice Care – Hospice Home in South Bend. He was born March 15, 1964, in Wabash, to David A. York and Kathy (Bowman) Hammock. Tony was a certified welder and a drywall and painting specialist. He was …read more.

Helen D. Sumpter, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 5:04 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Katherine Casper Home in Donaldson. She was born on Nov. 11, 1933, in South Bend, to the late Albert and Margaret Bernice (Harbaugh) Pehling. On Nov. 3, 1951, in South Bend, she married Richard C. Sumpter who preceded …read more.

Dorothy A. Heflick, 87, Plymouth, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Dolores Mitzell, 86, Culver, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, one day before her 87th birthday. Dorry was born to Catherine and Fred Mumma, in York, Penn. She graduated from York High School and soon after met the love of her life, Channing Mitzell, of Shrewsbury, …read more.

Fay Pinder, 103, Culver, and formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Culver. Born on Dec. 12, 1911 in Grass Creek, she was the daughter of the late George and Raychel (Newman) Koenig. She was a 1929 Kewanna High School graduate. On Oct. 20, 1934, …read more.

Iva Elizabeth Knight, 93, Wakarusa, formerly of Elkhart, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born May 7, 1922, in Wakarusa to Ira and Mattie (Schutz) Eby. She married Paul C. Knight on Jan. 16, 1944, in Evanston, Ill. and he died Sept. 17, 1997. Surviving are her …read more.

Donald Paul “Don” Long, 64, Bourbon, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Goshen. He was born on July 18, 1951, in Warsaw, to Emery A. and Ruth Naomi (Crouse) Long. He graduated from Triton High School and attended the University of Colorado in Pueblo, CO. On May 1, 1983 he was married to Nanette …read more.

Patricia A. Pentelow, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. She was born Sept. 10, 1931. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home

Donald Paul “Don” Long, Bourbon, and formerly of Etna Green, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Kayden Michael Mercado, 1 week old, Plymouth, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was born on Sept. 14, 2015, in Mishawaka. Kayden is survived by his parents: Melissa A. Haas and Ector Mercado; maternal grandparents: Sheila and Gregory Haas, Lakeville; paternal grandparents: Angelica Mercado, …read more.

Jeremy Layn Hostetler, 41, LaPaz, passed away at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, as the result of a train accident in LaPaz. He was born on July 27, 1974, in Bremen, and has remained a lifelong area resident. Jeremy is survived by his four children: Andrew Hostetler; Zachary Hostetler; Neal Hostetler; and Isabel Hostetler, …read more.

David Michael Bacon, 17, passed away into the arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, Sept. 20, 2015. David was born in Plymouth, on May 26, 1998, to David M. and Kathy A. (Szombathy) Bacon. He was a junior at Plymouth High School in Plymouth. Four things were important to David: family, faith, his education …read more.

Bonita I. Stay, 69, Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. Bonnie was born on Dec. 22, 1945, in Barnet County of Hartford a sub district of London England. Bonnie was a Lab Technician. She worked for Delmonte Foods for 33 years. A devoted daughter, sister and aunt she enjoyed being outdoors, going for …read more.

Serenity Marie Lynn Wilson, 2, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Children’s Hospital. Serenity was born in Rochester, on Oct. 9, 2012, to Cody Wilson and Krysti LaVanway. Serenity is survived by her parents; her sister: Raven Wilson; brothers: Dominic LaVanway; Gabriel Kinslow; her grandparents: Deborah Blacklaw, Plymouth; Gina Williams, …read more.

David M. Bacon, 17, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Phyllis J. Kelsey, 78, Plymouth since 1968, passed away with her family by her side at her residence, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. Phyllis was born Nov. 26, 1936, in Plymouth, where she lived for all her life. Her parents were F. John and Ada (Goss) Hutchings. On March 29, 1958, Phyllis J. Hutchings married Robert …read more.

Domingo Trinidad “DVS” Robles, 36, Plymouth, passed away with family by his side at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in his home. Domingo was born in Weslaco, Texas on June 6, 1979, to Jaime and Graciela (Ramos) Robles. He loved making people laugh and enjoyed being with kids. He was always up for a good …read more.

Lorraine R. Thomas, 90, Culver, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Lorraine was born July 4, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. She was one of five children born to Edward and Agnes (Mottys) Pletka. Lorraine attended Culver Community High School. She fell in love and married Leroy Thomas on Nov. 5, 1943, at Leiters …read more.

Kenneth Daniel Germann, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Kenneth was born on Jan. 23, 1918, the son of Daniel and Anna (Wuthrich) Germann. On Feb. 18, 1950, he married Mary E. Widup. She passed away on Feb. 11, 2003. He is survived …read more.

James R. Smith, 73, a longtime Marshall County resident, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Jim was born Dec. 11, 1941, at Plymouth, Indiana to Elvin E. and Lucille (Ritchey) Smith. He was a lifelong resident and was a graduate of Tyner High School in 1960. Jim …read more.

Jean Anne Artist, 80, of Culver, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at home. Jean was born to Harley and Edith (Muffley) Brock on Jan. 9, 1953, in Bourbon. She was a 1953 graduate of Bourbon High School. On May 23, 1953, she was married to Herman D. Artist. He preceded her in death …read more.

Donovan E. “Don” Boomershine, a Plymouth resident since 1973, died at 1:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in his home with his family by his side. Don grew up in Ohio, moving to Texas for ten years before moving to Plymouth. Don was born in Belle Center, Ohio to Harley R. and Hilda M.C. (Holp) …read more.

Rickey Ren Fennell, 61, Bremen, who grew up in Brighton, died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1953 in Sturgis, Mich. to Richard A. and Dorothy E. (von Olnhousen) Fennell. He married Kathy (Geiger) Fennell. Surviving are his wife: Kathy, Bremen; children: Sarah (Andy) Wesselhoft, …read more.

Edward Stanley Quinn, 88, Bremen, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. His friends and family called him “Ed,” and his loving wife Martha called him “Eddie.” Ed was born on June 17, 1927, in Monroe, Mich., the son of the late Charles Vincent and Theresa Gertrude (DuRocher) …read more.

Rosanna M. Starr, age 65, Plymouth, passed away at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Rosanna was born in Warsaw, on Dec. 12, 1949, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Crabb) Starr. Rosanna enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Ladies, she loved to read, especially Danielle Steel …read more.

Bonita I. Stay, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. She was born in London, England on Dec. 22, 1945. Arrangements are pending with VanGilder Funeral Home.

Rosanna M. Starr, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. She was born on Dec. 12, 1949. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Jessie Felts, 88, of New Carlisle, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Hospice House of South Bend. Jessie was one of fourteen children and she was born on March 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Kelly and Pearly (Joseph) Conley. On March 15, 1953, in Knox, she …read more.

Wayne D. “Sperry” Zehner Sr., 93, passed away peacefully at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the South Bend Hospice House. He was a lifetime Marshall County resident. Born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Argos, he was one of eight children born to Benjamin F. and Elizabeth C. (Born) Zehner and the last of that …read more.

Maxiene Healy-Erath, 95, of Culver, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 … absent from the body and present with the Lord and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Maxiene Barbara began life Feb. 7, 1920, in Ann Arbor, Ind., the daughter of St. Clair and Marjorie (Snow) Pardee. …read more.

Beverly J. (Sorensen) Pepple, 85, of Plymouth passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at her home. Beverly was born the daughter of Wagner and Edna (Schwake) Sorensen at Woodstock. Ill., on Dec. 8, 1929. As a single young mother with seven children to raise, Beverly found herself working many jobs, including working at Whitney …read more.

Beverly J. Pepple, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. She was born in Woodstock, Ill., on Dec. 8, 1929. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Cheryl L. Bowman, 69, of Plymouth, passed away at the South Bend Hospice House at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. She was born the daughter of Kenneth and Leona (Good) Taylor at Rochester, on May 17, 1946. Cheryl was a receptionist at the South Bend Tribune Plymouth office and had lived most of her …read more.

Sister Barbara Kober (formerly Sister Georgeann) PHJC died at 12:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Sister Barbara is survived by her nieces: Dawn and Darlene; and many cousins and friends. Sister Barbara was born in Chicago, on May 26, 1936, to George and Ann Kober who preceded her …read more.

Sr. Barbara J. Kober, PHJC, passed away at the age of 79 on Monday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Visitation will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Catherine Kasper Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, also …read more.

Mary E. Sellers, 58, a Marshall County resident since 1997, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday evening, Sept. 4, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Mary was born in Marion, on May 22, 1956, to Wilbur E. and Evelyn M. (Haley) Dolby. She worked for American Rubber in Laporte …read more.

Lyle J. Gephart, 84, a longtime Bourbon resident, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after a recent illness.  Lyle was born May 2, 1931 at Seward, Ohio to Roy N. and Mabel Ruth (Evers) Gephart.   He has been a resident of Bourbon since 1958. Lyle was a graduate of …read more.

William Glenn Rhoads, age 61, of Plymouth, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. William was born on May 7, 1954, in Indianapolis, to Lester “Max” and Beverly (Bohannon) Rhoads, Jr. On April 17, 1997, William married the former Cindy L. Kolar in ceremony in Plymouth. The …read more.

Lyle J. Gephart, 84, Bourbon, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home.

William Glenn Rhoads, Plymouth, died on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.    

Allen O. Trump, 96 formerly of the Argos community, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Rochester, where he had been in declining health for several weeks. Allen was born on June 20, 1919, in Mishawaka, to Orville Trump and Ada (Way) Trump and had lived in the …read more.

Allen O. Trump, 96 formerly of the Argos community, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Rochester, where he had been in declining health for several weeks. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Donald W. Honeycutt 56, of Bourbon, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling , W.Va., unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack. Donald was born April 26, 1959, at Washington, DC to lloyd C. Honeycutt and Margie Louise Honeycutt. Donald was a truck driver for Shaffer Trucking. He also was an LPN working …read more.

Russell V. Overmyer, 100, of Culver, passed away Aug. 31, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Sept. 14, 1914, to Charles and Emma (Von Ehr) Overmyer near Burr Oak. On July 23, 1939 he married Esther L. Trease. She preceded him in death July 13, 2010. Russell has his own custom farm …read more.

Richard F. Joyce, 84, former resident of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Richard was born June 25, 1931 in Indianapolis, to the late Robert P. and Ruth Mae (Jupin) Joyce. He attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, where he met his wife and they graduated in 1953. …read more.

David G. Hoesel, 63, of South Bend, passed away at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 19, 1952, in Culver, to John D. and Gwen M. (Graham) Hoesel. On Nov. 1, 2013, in South Bend, he was united in marriage to Martha Jean Robinson, who survives. Mr. …read more.