Louis Philip Sandoz, husband, father, and dear friend passed away on Jan. 13, 2015. He was born on Oct. 13, 1932, in South Bend, to Dr. and Mrs. Louis Sandoz. Phil graduated from Culver Military Academy and Ohio Wesleyan University and completed pilot training in the USAF. Phil flew for SAC based in Kansas and …read more.

Kellie S. Keel, 51, of Bourbon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at home with her family at her side. She was born Sept. 30, 1963, in Warsaw, the daughter of Sammie and Pattie (Sumpter) Younce. She was a lifelong resident and a 1982 graduate of Triton High School. Kellie married …read more.

Harold F. Wallace, 93, of South Bend, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born on July 20, 1921, in Argos, to the late Carl B. and Helen (Shafer) Wallace. On April 8, 1942 in Plymouth, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou (Enders) Wallace. Mr. …read more.

Aaron T. Eckman, III, 20 of LaPaz, passed at 9:22 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Fulton County. He was born on Aug. 27, 1994, in Bremen. Aaron is survived by his parents: Rhonda A. (Mike Winrotte) Walter, Plymouth; and Aaron T. (Darlene) Eckman II, Argos; son: Casin E. Finch; and a baby on the …read more.

Kellie S. Keel, Bourbon, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Betty J. Smith, 89 and formerly of Olive Trail, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born and stayed a lifetime resident of Plymouth, Betty was born on July 10, 1925, to Virgil C. and Bertha M. (Hill) Geisleman. She attended the Plymouth school systems till junior …read more.

Larry F. Koontz, 70, of West Union, West Virginia formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, at West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born April 26, 1945, in Plymouth, the son of Paul and Mary (Snearly) Koontz. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Tippecanoe/Triton High School. He was a …read more.

Rebecca D. Turner, age 55, formerly of Bremen and Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her residence in Kokomo. She was born Aug. 11, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rex and Mattie (Fuggate) Back. Rebecca was a 1978 graduate of Bremen High School. She had worked at K Mart …read more.

Jack J. Champion, 81, residing in Edwardsburg, Mich. and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at 10:39 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born May 4, 1934, in Fremont, to the late Firm and Fern Champion. On Oct. 4, 1957, Jack married Maryann (Whitney) Champion, who preceded him …read more.

Ardith K. Kares, 74, of Bremen, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Ardith was born on March 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Kathryn (Bodell) Anderson. On Jan. 19, 1979, she married Richard Kares. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 …read more.

Sister Mary Edward Mason PHJC (Estella Mason) PHJC died on June 19, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. She was 92 years of age. Sister is survived by her loving sister: Barbara Mitchell, Quincy, Ill. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Edward; Charles; John; and her sisters: Helen; Mary Lee; and …read more.

A celebration of the life of Dorothy R. Mather, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday June 20, in Lake of the Woods, Property Owners Association shelter located at 8745 North Shore Drive, Bremen. Lunch will be served. Dorothy, a longtime educator, coach and counselor passed from this life on Feb, 9, 2015. Her teaching …read more.

Leila L. Emmons, age 74, Plymouth, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, in Mishawaka. Leila was born on Feb. 16, 1942, in Plymouth, to Loren M. and Mildred G. (Myers) Dinkledine. Leila was a clerk for the Marshall County Recorder’s Office, during which time she made …read more.

Howard E. O’Connor, 81, Bremen, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, in Porter Regional Medical Center, Valparaiso. Howard was born on Oct. 13, 1933 in North Liberty, the son of the late Faye and Lilly (Reed) O’Connor. On June 20, 1959, he married Betty Hill. She passed away on Dect. 23, 2012. …read more.

James Mark Thacker, 72, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 11:05 a.m. in his home with his family. He was born on Aug. 29, 1942, to Mark and Jane (Thompson) Thacker at Tippecanoe. He had been a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe. James was a graduate of Argos High School. He had worked …read more.

Kevin T. Stoneburner, age 27, formerly of Plymouth, passed away in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday, June 8, 2015. Kevin was born on Sept. 1, 1987, in South Bend, to Randi and Tammy (Whitteberry) Stoneburner. Kevin graduated from the Plymouth High School in The Class of 2006. He enjoyed playing on the football and …read more.

Lelia Emmons, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

On Sunday afternoon, infant twin Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt joined his brother Jaxton in the eternal care of Our Lord Jesus Christ. They were born premature on the June 4, 2015, and remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Jaxton is survived by his parents: Broderick T. and Kyleigh S. …read more.

On Sunday afternoon, infant twin Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt joined his brother Jaxton in the eternal care of Our Lord Jesus Christ. They were born premature on the June 4 and remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He is survived by his parents: Broderick T. and Kyleigh …read more.

Born premature on the June 4, Jaxton Broderick Taylor Schmidt’s struggle in life came to a rest in the palm of the hand of our true Creator – Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is with Faith that we continue to pray for Greyson and his young family. This announcement and thoughts of appreciation come from …read more.

Charles “Chuck” A. Rupert Jr., 65, passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Charles was born in South Bend, on Aug. 16, 1949, to Charles A. Sr. and Ruth A. (Szymanski) Rupert. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1968 where he then joined the Air …read more.

Dannie L. Barrett, 78, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Dannie was born on June 1, 1937, to Donald and Lena (Baugher) Barrett at Tippecanoe. He had been a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe. Dannie was a 1955 graduate of Tippecanoe High School. He had worked as a …read more.

Weldon C. Alderfer, 89, Argos, died at 8:33 p.m. June 13, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Weldon was born on July 1, 1925, in Rural Fulton County to Clarence “Lee” Alderfer and Gertrude Bernice (Fletcher) Alderfer, and had lived in the Argos community …read more.

Josephine C. Erpelding, 87, of Parkview Street and a Plymouth resident since 1996, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Josephine was born in Fort Wayne, on March 1, 1928, to Francis J. and Wanda V. (Smith) Stuerzenberger. She graduated from New Haven High School …read more.

Dannie L. Barrett, 56, Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home.

Sharlene Howard, age 48, of New Iberia, La., formerly of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home, Monday, June 8, 2015. She was born Apr. 5, 1967, in Marshall County to Beech and Reva Howard. She moved to Louisiana three years ago. She loved her grandchildren very much. She married Michael Burdeau …read more.

Don S. Ames, 84, passed away in his farm house surrounded by his loving family at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Born in Plymouth, on Jan. 4, 1931, Don was the son of Edgar S. and Helen V. (Rettinger) Ames. He graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1950. Don served for …read more.

Mary Jane Wagner, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2015, with family by her side. Mary Jane was born in Macy, on May 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Anderson) Woolley. Mary Jane is survived by two daughters: Tonya Wise; and Tina Hollett, both of Bremen; …read more.

Naomi R. Ridenour, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Bidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, N.C. She was born Feb. 10, 1935, in South Bend, a daughter of Kenneth Willis and Mattie Marie (Taylor) Mendenhall, and has remained a lifelong resident of South Bend.  She moved to North Carolina earlier this year …read more.

Many have offered prayers and held thoughts in their hearts for the lives of twin brothers; Jaxton Broderick Taylor and Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt. Born premature on the Thursday, June 4, 2015, Jaxton’s struggle in life came to a rest in the palm of the hand of our true Creator – Our Lord Jesus Christ. …read more.

Wes E. Hummel, 59, of Bremen, passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 21, 1955, in South Bend, to the late Clyde and Margaret (Berry) Hummel. He was united in marriage on Dec. 3, 2010 in Bremen, to the former Marjorie L. Ungos. Wes was …read more.

William Luther Skaggs, 86 years old, passed away on Friday morning, June 5, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Luther Skaggs was born on March 29, 1929, in Terryville, Ky., to the late Isaac C. and Louisa Jane (Ferguson) Skaggs. Luther was united in marriage to Phyllis Clotine Fraley on March 17, 1954, in Skaggs, …read more.

Herbert J. “Herb” Raderstorf, age 76, Plymouth, passed away at 7:22 a.m., on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his residence. Herb was born on April 24, 1939, in Logansport, to Edmund J. and Elsie E. (Bratcher) Raderstorf. April 24, 1993, was the day that Herb married the former Tammy Pohnor in Mishawaka. Herb spent many …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon, 80, passed away Wednesday morning in Miller’s Merry Manor following an unexpected illness. Nancy cared for the community of Plymouth many years as a registered nurse with the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Nancy’s life began on the south side of Chicago, Ill., Nov. 24, 1934, the daughter of Oscar and Mae …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning following an unexpected illness. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Gerald L. Grubbs, 90, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Gerald was born in Hammond, on June 20, 1924, to Greeley and Leona Irene (Dangler) Grubbs. He attended the Hammond School Systems. Gerald served our country in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged in August of 1943. …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, age 82, of Plymouth, passed away at 2:59 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at SJRMC Rehabilitation Institute, in Mishawaka. Ralph was born on Oct. 17, 1932, in Hazard, Ky., to Chester A. and Edna L. (Lampkins) Chandler. He married the former Carolyn J. “Joanne” Keller on May 27, 1955. They were blessed …read more.

Sharon L. Oliphant 68, Tippecanoe, passed away at on Thursday May 28, 2015, in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on Sept. 6, 1946, in Canadaigua, N.Y., the daughter of Lewis J. and Norma (Wittrup) Thurber Rossborough. On March 30, 1999, in Rowley, Iowa, she married Wendell Oliphant and he survives. Mrs. Oliphant currently was …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, Plymouth, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born in Hazard, Ky. on Oct. 17, 1932. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.    

Karl Master, Monterey, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Sept. 21, 1919, to Edward C. and Ida (Appler) Master, and married June L. Wolfram on Feb. 24, 1939. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Radioman 3rd class on the U.S.S. …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday morning May 27, 2015. His death occurred at home of natural causes. Born in South Bend, on Jan. 5, 1951, Darrell was the son of James B. and Letha Scheuer. Darrell received a Church Charter from First Christian Church on Jan. …read more.

Phillip J. Rentschler, 77, Macy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1937, in Fulton County, the son of Mervine C. and Elgy V. (Hubert) Rentschler. On December 23, 1956 he married Margaret Ann Albner. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1994. …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, Plymouth, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sandra Kay (Cline) Phillips, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Camellia Gardens of Life Care Nursing Home in Thomasville, Ga. She was born Sept. 15, 1963, in Culver, to the late Milton Roth and Mary Catherine (Tracy) Cline, and lived in Thomasville, Ga. for 38 years. Ms. Phillips was a childhood member of …read more.

Clifford Dean Crothers, 87, of Bremen, passed away at 11:05 am, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. Cliff was born on Oct. 6, 1927, the son of the late Andrew J. and Velma (Cline) Crothers. On April 16, 1949, he married Cora Leonard. She passed away Nov. 20, 2014. He is also preceded in …read more.

Debra S. “Debbie” Masterson, age 59, of Bourbon, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at her home. Debbie was born on Jan. 14, 1956, in Plymouth, to Benjamin R. and Mary Belle (Williams) Baughman. She had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. She became the bride of Paul Masterson, …read more.

William “Bill” L. Wieringa, 87, Culver, passed away on May 19, 2015, at his home in Culver. Bill was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Sheldon, Ill.  He was one of four children born to William E and Iva (Garrett) Wieringa. Having met the love of his life, Bill married Nita J. Wedgebury on March 11, …read more.

Dale W. Miller, age 67, of Bourbon, went to be with Jesus so peacefully surrounded by those he loved the most, his family, at his residence at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He had battled cancer for a year and a half. He was born to William E. and Jemima Hostetler on Feb. 14, …read more.

Debra S. Masterson, Bourbon, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was born Jan. 14, 1956, in Plymouth. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Brent J. “Gopher” Brockus, 64, a resident of Plymouth for the past 17 years, passed away suddenly of natural causes at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center ER. He was born the son of Bert J. and Rosemary E. (Shaffer) Brockus on Feb. 17, 1951, in Rochester. Brent was …read more.

Natasha N. Juniper, 33, of Royal Center, passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 11, 1981, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Dale and Lori (Williamson) Weaver. Natasha was a 1999 Pioneer High School graduate and a graduate of St. Elizabeth Nursing School. On …read more.

Morris E. Stroup, 69, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was the loving husband of Juell E. (Daisy) Stroup. Born in Teegarden, he was the son of Orville and Lois (Vance) Stroup. He spent much of his career as a cylinder maker for R. R. Donnelley and …read more.

Linda Lou Keller, Plymouth, died at 11:34 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after being surrounded by her family for several days. She died after a battle with cancer at the young age of 64 years. Linda was born, in Plymouth, on April 30, 1951, to Charles and Evalena …read more.

Betty Jane (Stump) Holderead, 92, passed away on Monday morning, May 18, 2015, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Betty was born in South Bend, on March 3, 1923 to Harry S. and Irma B. (Cole) Rowe. On June 23, 1940 in the Pine Creek Church, Betty became the bride of Grant Stump. He …read more.

Natasha N. Juniper, 33, of Royal Center passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.

Willodean K. Harlan, 83, of Bourbon, passed away at 4:59 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, in her home. Willodean was born on Nov. 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Fred, Sr. and Bessie (Kincaid) Traster. On Feb. 14, 1958, she married George Harlan. He passed away on March 17, 2000. Willodean was a homemaker …read more.

Charles L. Williams, age 66, of Culver, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Walkerton. Charles was born on April 7, 1949, in St. Joseph County, to Charles O. and Evelyn R. (Wurster) Williams. Charles took the former Julie M. Machowiak to be his bride on Oct. 24, …read more.

Louis E. Flora, age 82, of Bremen, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital, in Goshen. Louis was born on Oct. 29, 1932, in Bremen, to John L. and Thelma Bates (Yenna) Flora. He graduated with the class of 1950 from Bremen High School and was a Bremen …read more.

Julia Ann Matchett, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 12:32 a.m., May 14, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Julia was born on March 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Markham) Cremeens. Julia is survived by her daughter: Lorrie (Jeff) Peterson, Mishawaka; grandaughter: Mallory (Joshua) Stillwagon; and two great-grandchildren: Jeremiah and …read more.

Phyllis J. Weaver, 76, of Royal Center passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at her residence. Born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Jennie (Davis) Bucks. On Dec. 2, 1956, she married Robert L. Weaver. He preceded …read more.

Joyce L. Dolph (Summers), loving wife of Edward M. Dolph and daughter of Roy and Viola Summers died unexpectedly at approximately 4:52 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after suffering a stroke at her farm near LaPaz. Joyce was born in a farm home outside of Lakeville on Oct. 22, 1922, …read more.

Dale Allen Marks, 72, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on March 31, 1943, the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Barret) Marks. On June 25, 1996, he married Lyla Holderman. Dale was a carpenter by trade and a member of …read more.

Gerald Shomo, 77, of Culver died Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born on Sept. 23, 1937. Visitation will take place between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Palmer Funeral Home- Guisinnger Chapel, South Bend. Burial will take place at a later date. Further details are pending at Palmer Funeral Home.

Scott G. Henry, 45, passed away after an extended illness with his family by his side on Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. The son of Charles Richard and Lonna Dee (Denney) Henry, Scott was born and raised all his life in Plymouth. He graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Dorothy Lucille Matz, 94, formerly of the Bremen area, died after a brief illness at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided the last 10 years. Dorothy was born March 18, 1921, in Bremen to George Martin and Dorothy (Hardy) Reed. She lived her lifetime in this …read more.

Trey Angelo Thomas, the son of Trenton A. and Tonya N. (Fletcher) Thomas, Plymouth, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, just two weeks from his first birthday. Even at such a young age, he became a hero to a number of families as he was enrolled in …read more.

Jimmy Gamble, Culver, passed away Wednesday, May 6. He was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Rochester, to Curtis E. and Grace C. (Mevis) Gamble. He served his country in the United States Army. Jimmy married the former Billie Jones on Dec. 31, 1970. She passed away in August 1992. Jimmy worked in the maintainence …read more.

Dollie E. Bair, age 93, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Dollie was born on May 14, 1921, in Plymouth, to Wallace and Mary (Morris) Palmer. Dollie had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. Frank Bair took Dollie to be his …read more.

Flossie V. Tyson, 95, passed away on May 6, after she lost her five month battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in The Whitlock Senior Apartments in Bremen. Flossie was born on May 19, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Francis and Hattie (Bickle) Coonfare. She came to Indiana at age 3 and lived …read more.

Beatrice (Hensley) Patrick, 83, Tippecanoe, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at her granddaughter’s residence. She has been in declining health for a couple of years. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Gage, Kentucky, to Shelton and Zillie (Dyer) Hensley, and had moved to the the Argos community in 1950. Beatrice married …read more.

Thelma Rohrbaugh, 85, South Bend, passed away at 3:26 a.m. Monday, May 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Thelma was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Evansville, to Ora and Anna Mae (Hutchinson) Skelton. Thelma became the bride of Carl Rohrbaugh on Aug. 5, 1949. He preceded her in passing on Nov. 1, 1993. Thelma’s …read more.

Dorothy L. Enders, 91, formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, May 3, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Dorothy was born April 6, 1924, in Bremen, to Oliver and Ethel (Middaugh) Vollmer. She married Virgil D. Enders on Dec. 23, 1944, in Bremen, in the Lutheran Parsonage with Rev. E.G. Dobelstein officiating. Virgil passed away …read more.

Beverly J. Lampkins, 78, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family by her side at 11:15 p.m. Saturday May 2, in the South Bend Hospice House. Born on June 28, 1936 in Kewanna, Beverly was the daughter of Fred D. and Alice M. (Abbott) Fisher. On Sept. 1, 1965, Beverly would become the …read more.

Terry Lynn McNeal, 57, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at I.U. Health-Laporte. Terry was born the son of Woodward W. and Caroline M. (McNeal) McNeal in South Bend,  on July 23, 1957, but was raised by his grandmother, Goldie M. (Cudney). He attended John glen High School, Walkerton. Terry did many odd jobs, …read more.

Marion Lavon (Snyder) Rude, age 89, died at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, on her birthday, Saturday, March 7, of natural causes. She was born in Elkhart on March 7, 1926, the daughter of Warren and Martha (Ball) Snyder. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1943. Lavon was a long time member …read more.

Michael D. Gouker, 64, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday April 28, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Mike was born the son of Dale Edward and Patsy Mae (Johnson) Gouker in Plymouth, on Nov. 9, 1950. His father would precede him in death in …read more.

John W. Knepp, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on October 29, 1933 in Lakeville, to the late Russell and Mary E. (Smith) Knepp.  On Oct. 24, 1954 in North Liberty, IN he was united in marriage to Mary A. (Weeden) Knepp who …read more.

Carl Nathan Haag, 83, Plymouth, passed away at his home at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, April 29,  of natural causes. Carl was born at home in Tyner,  to Henry “Hank” and Thelma (Baker) Haag on July 30, 1931. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1949. From 1952-55, Carl served in the U. S. Navy during …read more.

MaryLou Fritz, 77, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Monday, April 27, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. MaryLou was born on Sep. 5, 1937 in Ravanna, Ohio to Paul B. and Maude A.(Heeter) Smith. She would marry Donald S. Fritz and the couple would soon settle in Plymouth. Together Donald and she would …read more.

Dorothy Winters Coury, loving wife of Joseph F. Coury, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Dorothy was born April 18, 1922, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She graduated from Triadelphia High School and Elliott Commercial College. She married Joseph F. Coury in Boston on April 29, …read more.

Ronald Leroy Watkins, 68, of Plymouth, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 23, of natural causes. Ron was born the son of George H. and Ethel C. (Sutherlin) Watkins in Walkerton on Jan. 10, 1947. He attended area schools. Having never married, he is survived by three sisters and one brother. They are: …read more.

Floyd “Bud” Johnson, Plymouth, passed away Friday, April 17. Johnson made his dramatic entrance on Dec. 13, 1927, in the small town of Donaldson. Born with fiery red thick hair to Luther and Lila (Larsen) Johnson, Bud would grow into that fabulous hair as a mischievous little boy who enjoyed pinching all the pretty girls …read more.

Wayne J. Zillmer, 86, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Victor and Francis (Reichert) Zillmer. He was united in marriage to Marian P. (Jones) Zillmer on Oct. 21, 1951, in Bremen. Zillmer is survived …read more.

Ronnie W. Burleson, 77, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, at home with his family by his side. Ronnie, who just celebrated his 77th birthday, was born in Bakersville, N.C., on April 19, 1938, to Grant Walter and Veni K. (Harrell) Burleson. On March 6, 1955, Ronnie married Yvonne W. Cunningham in Nahunta, …read more.

Haskel Alvin Hickey, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 7:07 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Haskel was born on November 18, 1935, in White Pine, Tenn., the son of the late Paul and Estella “Pearl” (Turner) Hickey. On Jan. 16, 1957, he married Irene Whitt. Haskel proudly served his …read more.

Paul Francis Schmidt, 78, of Culver, passed away Monday, April 20, surrounded by family. Paul was a loving and dedicated husband, passionate teacher, wonderful father and grandfather who inspired others to live up to their full potential. He was born near Leiters Ford at the family farm on April 19, 1937, to the late Frank …read more.

Carolyn R. Ellis, 73, a Plymouth resident since 1963, passed away Monday, April 20, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carolyn was born in South Bend on March 19, 1942, to Harry H. Zeigler and Dorothy Bell Hoover Zeigler Silvers. SHe worked for the Lear Corporation for 12 years before her retirement in 1990. …read more.

Laverna Mundy Geraghty, Plymouth, died Sunday, April 19. Our mother changed our lives by the way she lived her life. An awesome mother, successful business owner, dependable friend, average golfer, and humble role model, she set high standards without trying. Those who were fortunate enough to know her will understand. She believed love never ends. …read more.

David Frank Wallace Jr., 57, of Argos, died at 12:54 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He had been ill since Dec. 5, 2014. David was born on May 23, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio to David F. Wallace Sr. and Elizabeth (Morris) Wallace and had lived in Marshall County for 30 …read more.

Ruth A. Howard, 56, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, in her home with her family at her side. Ruth was born March 19, 1959, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Milton and Arminta (Edmiston) Tackett. She attended the Grace Fellowship Outreach Church in Tippecanoe. She was a homemaker/Mom and really enjoyed her family. …read more.

Sue Ann Busart, 83, of Culver, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, in Rochester. Sue was born on Sept. 12, 1931 in Culver. She was one of two children born to Frank and Blanche (Reed) Henderson. She was raised in Culver and graduated from Culver Community High School. She married the love of her life, …read more.

Ronald Eugene Aukerman, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2015, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Ron was born on Aug. 25, 1939, the son of the late Max and Lydia (Wegner) Aukerman. On July 20, 1968, he married Penny Blank. She passed away on Jan. 28, 2012. He …read more.

Sarah Jane Smith, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Sarah was born on May 18, 1930, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Milo and Mabel (Pike) Culp. On May 18, 1951, she married Cecil W. Smith. He passed away on Aug. 6, …read more.

Darlene R. “Kaye” Capron, 92, a Plymouth resident most of her life, passed away at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Kaye was born in Leavenworth, Kan., Feb. 15, 1923, to Rolland and Bessie (Vyskocil) Kinch. She attended the Plymouth School systems. On Aug. 31, 1946, Kaye became the …read more.

Donald Ray Zeltwanger, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Don was born on Oct. 7, 1925, in Paulding, Ohio, to the late Carl and Wilhelmina (Laidig) Zeltwanger. He is survived by two children: Philip (Mary Jane) Zeltwanger; and Stephanie (Mark) Klug, both of Bremen; …read more.

Dorothy E. McAllister, 96, of Plymouth, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Care Center, in Donaldson. Dorothy was born on Sep. 24, 1918, in Frankfort, Ky. to James William and Elsie Jane (Wachter) Edwards. Neville McAllister took Dorothy to be his bride on Dec. 5, 1936, in Frankfort, …read more.

Larry E. Dumph, 67, of Bremen, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Larry was born on May 11, 1947, the son of the late Russell “Junior” and Janice Dumph. On Dec. 15, 1967, he married Faye England. Larry is survived by his loving wife: Faye; son: …read more.

Margaret “Margie” Rose Koehler, age 56, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at her home. Margie was born on Sep. 7, 1958, in South Bend, to David and Pauline (Bilinski) Koehler. Margie worked at the Plymouth Wal-Mart as a customer service representative. She had lived in the Plymouth area for the past ten …read more.

William D. “Bill” Shorter, 80, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, April 6, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Marshall County on March 2, 1935, to Charles A. And Gail L. (Martin) Shorter. He married Helen K. Hiss on April 26, 1958, in Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth. Bill …read more.

Jack O. Miller, 83, Plymouth, passed away in his home of natural causes on Monday, April 6. Jack was born on April 21, 1931, in Culver, to Bernard “Mike” and Grace (Clemens) Miller. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1948. He enlisted into the United States Navy and served our country …read more.