Trudie G. Hovarter, 70, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 4, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 7, 1949, in South Bend, to the late Elmer and Ernestine (Stegmann) Shanafelt. She has resided in LaPaz since 1970. On May 23, 1970, in North Liberty, she and LaVern L. Hovarter were united in …read more.

June A. Mechling, 79, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 29, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was the daughter of Earl C. and Bertha (Sutherland) Milliner and was born on Dec. 12, 1940. She was born in Plymouth and remained a lifelong Plymouth resident. She attended Plymouth High School and retired as a …read more.

Shirley J. Donaldson, 85, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Pilgrim Nursing Home, Plymouth. She was born July 7, 1934, in Toledo, OH, to Harry Edward and Josephine Annetta (Bishop) Fisher. She grew up in Toledo, OH. After her father passed away when she was 16, her mother remarried and they moved …read more.

John Louis Glingle, 96, went to be with the Lord at 6:20 am, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. John was born on July 22, 1923, the son of the late Edward and Nellie Stella (Ashley) Glingle. On July 14, 1946, he married Louise Pletcher. He is survived by his loving …read more.

Thomas Eisele, 71, Bremen passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home. Born on October 24, 1948 to Glen and Dorma Eisele (Kisor) in South Bend. Thomas proudly served his country in the Navy from 1968 to 1974 and was a Vietnam Veteran. Thomas enjoyed building bird houses, going …read more.

Gloria Pfeiffer, 55, Argos, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1964, in Shelby, Mich., to Leo and Tina (Garza) Pineda. Gloria was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1982 Goshen High School graduate. Gloria worked for Lippert Components in Goshen …read more.

Linda L. Borton, 80, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Southfield Village, South Bend. She was born on May 2, 1939, in North Liberty to the late Matthew Inman and Dora (Naragon) Whitmer. She has remained a lifelong resident of North Liberty. On Dec. 25, 1960, in North Liberty, Linda and …read more.

Betty Jane Rhodes (Johnson), a lifelong Marshall County resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 27, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. She was born to Luther S. and Lila (Larsen) Johnson on Sept. 20, 1925, in Donaldson. She was baptized as one of God’s children on Nov. 24, 1925. She …read more.

Barbara Ann Capron, 74, Bremen, passed away at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. She was born on Nov. 4, 1945, the daughter of the late E. Frank and Bernice Anette (McCorkle) Morris. On Feb. 5, 1964, she married Larry Capron. She is survived by her loving husband of …read more.

David Edwin Woods, Jr, 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On June 12, 1940, in Lake County, he was born to David E. Sr. and Elizabeth Shaw Woods. He and Donna K. Malott were married on July 16, 1960, in Lake County. They have shared nearly …read more.

Linda J. Gibson, 76, daughter of Gerald Raymond and Emma Josephine (Becker) Lehman, passed away on Feb. 23, 2020, at 9:08 p.m., at her home, surrounded by family. Linda was born on May 24, 1943, in Marshall County, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Plymouth Community Schools. On Dec. 20, 1959, …read more.

Betsy, 92, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1927 in Marshall County, to the late C.B. and Hattie May (Lichtenberger) McKinney. Two brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. She graduated from Culver High School in 1946 and married Don Milner. They had two …read more.

William Richard Clyde, 88, rejoiced in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at his son’s home in Argos. Bill succumbed following a courageous battle and over a year on hospice. Born in Joliet, Ill. on Dec. 13, 1931, he was the son of John and Carrie (Hansel) Clyde. He graduated from …read more.

Mary Elizabeth Troxel, 80, passed away at 4:50 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Mary was born Jan. 20, 1940, in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Respa E. (Bowser) Drudge. She is survived by a daughter, Sheri A. Troxel of Bremen; granddaughter, Jennifer (Will) Miller of …read more.

John Albert Elliott, 78, of Culver, Indiana, passed peacefully at 12:02 P.M. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on October 19, 1941 in Newark, Ohio, the son of Donald and Lucille Elliott. Elliot was a man who lived a full life.  He faithfully served our Lord, the Culver community, …read more.

Kevin Scott Harley, 64, Argos, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Feb. 21, 2020, at his residence. On Dec. 27, 1955, in Plymouth, he was born to Charles Glendon Harley and Barbara Ann (Marks) Harley. Scott lived all of his life in the Argos Community. On June 20, 1981, he married Valerie Jo Eley at the …read more.

Treva (Flora) Smith, 85 of Warsaw, and formerly of the Argos community passed with her loving family present on Feb. 19, 2020, at 9:55 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On Aug. 4, 1934 in rural Fulton County, she was born to Clarence …read more.

Nathan M. Cloud, 34, Rochester, passed away at 2:48 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 11, 1986, in Plymouth, the son of Michael Cloud and Sondra (Swartz) Brewer. Nathan had graduated from Rochester High School in 2005. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Nathan had full confidence in the …read more.

Edna Mildred “Mid” Grolich, 94, daughter of Eli and Ella Hammel Bowles, passed away on Feb. 12, 2020, at Millers Merry Manor in Plymouth. Edna was born on Feb. 5, 1926, in Plymouth,, and remained a lifelong resident of the area. She was a Plymouth High School graduate. Edna married her husband, Richard “Dick” J. …read more.

Joshua David Stone of Plymouth passed away on February 12, 2020. Arrangements are pending at this time

Anne Patricia Karwatka, 84, Plymouth joined Ted in Heaven on Feb. 06, 2020. She was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., by William and Irene (Kosieracki) O’Meara. Shortly after she was joined by her brother, Lawrence O’Meara. She married Thaddeus Karwatka on May 07, 1955. That union brought forth two daughters, Kathleen and Susan. The …read more.

Ida Bell Chipman, 89, passed away peacefully with her family near Monday evening, Feb. 3, 2020, at Millers Assisted Living in Plymouth. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. A Memorial Service will begin at 4 p.m. with Life …read more.

Valeria Katherine Shively, 92, of Plymouth, passed away at 7:00 am, Monday, February 3, 2020 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Valeria was born on March 4, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Nettie (Reaker) Barts. On March 22, 1947, she married Harold Shively. He passed away on April 25, 1996. She is survived …read more.

At 11:22 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2020, Jim Renforth celebrated his birthday into eternity as he was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Orville (Jim) Renforth (75) was born on August 22, 1944 in Wheeling, W. Va., the son of William and Stella (Smith) Renforth. …read more.

Deloris J. Kelley, 71, peacefully passed away with her family near, in the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Born in Argos, Indiana on March 18, 1948, Dee was the daughter of Hurshel W. and Nellie E. (Carpenter) Hunter. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1966. She then went on …read more.

John Freyman Glaub, 65, died suddenly of natural causes at his Plymouth home. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Robert E. Paul, 87, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, with his family by his side, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Robert was born to Nelson and Cleo (Loucks) Paul on Dec. 11, 1932, in Goshen. He proudly served his country for two years in the U.S. Army. In 1955, …read more.

David Lynn Patton, 68, Argos, passed away at 1:29 a.m., Jan. 25, 2020, at Peaboby Retirement Community, North Manchester. On Oct. 16, 1951 in Rochester, he was born to Mart C. Patton and Janet (Nesmith) Patton. David has lived all of his life in the Argos community. He married Cathy (Carlton) Patton-Padgett she was his …read more.

Christopher Daniel Tabolt, 63, Bremen, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in his home. Chris was born on Feb. 22, 1956, in Englewood, N.J., the son of Charles and Bernadette (McKweon) Tabolt. On Nov. 22, 2006, he married his wife, Merly. He is survived by his wife, Merly; daughter, Christal Edwards of Plymouth and …read more.

Phyllis Jean Reed, 88, of Bremen, passed away at 8:07 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 peacefully in her home. Reed was born on June 25, 1931, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Kaser) Reed. She is survived by four children; Larry (Nancy) Schutz of St. Louis, MO, Jerry (Sue) Schutz of Bristol, Wisc., …read more.

David E. Walker, 62, of Bourbon passed away Jan. 13, 2020. David was born the son of Harold J. and Norma L. (Disser) Walker, April 16, 1957 in Daviess County. He has been a long time resident of the area and a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1975. In his spare time he …read more.

Shelly Ann Guard, 62, of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 in her home. Shelly was born on July 14, 1957, in Jasper, the daughter of Ezra and Maridean (Kraft) Jones. On June 27, 1994, she married Roger Guard. She is survived by her loving husband, Roger and their two children, Greg (Patty …read more.

Norma J. Lemler, 76, Bourbon, passed away after complications of surgery Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis. Norma was born the daughter of Carroll and Olive Cudney Lotz, March 30, 1943, at Tyner. She has been a life long resident of the area, mostly the Bourbon area. She was a very …read more.

Helen Mae Hickman, 95, born Oct. 5, 1924, passed away on January 6, 2020, at 9:05 a.m. at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. She was in the care of staff and family. Helen was born in Grovertown and was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. She was a graduate of Grovertown High School. On June …read more.

Thomas Balding, 66, passed away on Monday evening, Jan. 06, 2020, in Indianapolis. Thomas was born on October 16, 1953, to Robert and Mildred (McHargue) Balding in Plymouth. Thomas worked as a Security Officer and was a Reserve Police Officer as well. He was also a truck driver of Bendix in South Bend. An excited …read more.

Robert F. Yeager Jr., 56, passed away at 8:57 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in his sister’s home in Bourbon. Born on Dec. 26, 1963, Robert was the son of Robert F. Yeager Sr. and Sandra K. (Robertson) Hjerpe. A self-employed mechanic, Robert loved working on cars. He absolutely loved fishing. He enjoyed scraping …read more.

Devon Marvin Snyder, 87, of Bremen, passed away at 6:07 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Devon was born on May 12, 1932, in Wyatt, the son of the late Marvin and Dora (Hoover) Snyder. On October 17, 1968, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou Witman. They …read more.

Robert “Bob” Allen Reed, 75, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:39 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in IU Methodist Hospital after complications from surgery. Bob was born on Sept. 21, 1944, in Bremen to the late Howard and Mabel (Loucks) Reed. He is survived by two sons, Troy (Wendee) Reed of Fishers; and Matt (Amber) …read more.

Harold W. Reynard, 79, peacefully passed away at 2:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Miller?s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Harold was born and raised in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, the son of Myron F. and Ruth (Gavitt) Reynard. After graduating from Parkland High School with the class of 1957, he joined the United States Air …read more.

Dale Eugene Fleck, 76, born June 9, 1943, passed away on Dec. 28, 2019, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. He was in the care of the medical center’s staff. Dale was born in Bremen and remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a 1962 graduate of Bourbon High School. …read more.

Sharon R. (Bradley) DeGard, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Mary E. Silveus, 90, a lifetime resident of Bourbon, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 21, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas to Myrtle Izetta (Snyder) Clark and Robert Gordon Clark. On June 25, 1947, she was married to Eldon Banks …read more.

Edgar A. Reese, 78, died at 6:05 a.m., Dec. 25, 2019, at the Signature Health Care facility in Bremen. He was in the care of the staff, and surrounded by family. Edgar was born Aug. 23, 1941, in Plymouth, and remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He married the love of his life, Patricia …read more.

Hazel Marie Scott passed away in the early morning hours of Dec. 27, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Aug. 7, 1938, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Victor Willard and Rosemary Quinn Hawkins. Hazel was a baker, especially good at baking Christmas cookies. A lover of animals she enjoyed feeding …read more.

Barbara Ellen (Rosebaum) Miller, 75, of Argos, died on Dec. 27, 2019, at 11:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Grossman Funeral Home in Argos.

Howard J. Reed, 97, died, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, of natural causes at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.   He leaves behind his five children: Robert Reed, Rose (Brian) Stiver, Glenn (Sheila) Reed, William (Anne) Reed, and Patricia (James) Wilson; ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  Howard was born in Plymouth, to Emery and Olive …read more.

Virginia A. Rowe, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. She was born in Plymouth to Vera and George Alliss on Oct. 24, 1935. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. She moved to South Bend in 1954 and worked for Bendix until she …read more.

Fritz G. Lozier, 83, rural Argos, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at home after a two year battle with cancer, in the care of his family and Marshall County Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born May 6, 1936, in Palm Springs County, Fla., the son of Harley Lozier and Marjorie Sechrist. He was …read more.

Francis Edward “Red” Kowatch passed peacefully into his Heavenly home to be reunited with his long-time wife, Mary (Burkett) Kowatch at 4:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 96. Ed was born on Jan. 8, 1923, in Culver. As a lifelong resident of Culver, he was known for his job …read more.

Alan Leslie Chambers, 71, Plymouth, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Dec. 15, 2019, at his residence following an illness since August. On Feb. 11, 1948, in Tulsa, Okla. he was born to Bill and Lorraine (Gossett) Chambers. He moved to Indiana in 1999, having been born and raised in Oklahoma. On May 29, 1969, he …read more.

Leroy D. Hochstetler, 80, of Bremen, passed away at the scene of an accident in Marshall County, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. He was born Jan. 1, 1939 in Marshall County to Daniel H. and Lovina (Hochstetler) Hochstetler.  On June 18, 1957 he married Malinda Schmucker in Elkhart County.  She preceded him in death on May …read more.

Lorene I. Weldy, 91, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 3:30 pm, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lorene was born on Oct. 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Fremont and Virginia (Smith) Spohn. On Dec. 31, 1953, she married Charles “Chuck’ Weldy.  He passed away on Oct. 19, 2012.She …read more.

“Gene” Lester Eugene Sensibaugh was born on Nov. 15, 1939, in Rochester. He passed into his Heavenly home on Dec. 10, 2019, in the care of his loving family along with Marshal County Hospice and Palliative Care. Gene was a resident of Marshall County most of his life, most recently in Argos. He was the …read more.

Rex Allen Brodbelt, 48, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 17, 1971, to Glenn Junior and Elise E. (Ault) in Plymouth. Rex attended Plymouth High School until 1989 and then went to work for Akers until his health declined. Rex collected ?Dukes of Hazzard? cars …read more.

James “Jim” Allan Hoffer, 78, Argos, died at 11:30 a.m., Dec. 6, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he was rehabbing from back surgery. On July 9, 1941, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio he was born to Aubrey Hoffer and Anne (Chizek) Hoffer. He had lived in Marshall County for 33 years, …read more.

Alice M. Slusher, 91, Culver, passed away on Dec. 10, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Alice was born to Raymond and Marietta (Peterson) Cummins on Aug. 4, 1928, in Bloomfield, Ohio. She was one of seven children. She was married to Wilmer Slusher, who preceded her in death in 1986. Wilmer and …read more.

Allen E. Jones, 67, Culver, passed away on Nov. 1, 2019 at his home. Allen was born Dec. 21, 1951, in Hammond, to Harold and Shirley (Borman) Jones. He was the beloved father of two. Allen loved going for walks with his dogs and just being outdoors.  He loved his grandkids more than anything. His …read more.

Bud Louis Hensley, Jr., born July 14, 1934, in Harian County, Ky., passed away on Dec. 4, 2019, at 6:42 p.m. at his home, in the care of his family and Kindred Hospice. Bud had been a resident of Plymouth since 1951. He moved to Indiana at the age of 15 to work in the …read more.

James “Jim” Allan Hoffer, 78 of Argos, died on Dec. 6, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he was rehabbing from back surgery. On July 9, 1941, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, he was born to Aubrey Hoffer and Ann (Chizek) Hoffer. He had lived in Marshall County for …read more.

Ginette Lucienne Rethlake, 81, Bremen, passed away peacefully in her home. Ginette was born on Dec. 22, 1937, in Pillon, France to the late Paul and Paulette (Habrant) Pirot. She married Donn Rethlake in February of 1958. He passed away on Nov. 3, 2014. She is survived by four children; Dorothy Stone of South Bend; …read more.

Walter A. Mike Taylor, 91, passed away on Dec. 4, 2019. Walter was born on Sept. 27, 1928, to Thomas and Mae (Walterhouse) Taylor in West Township. He attended Plymouth schools through the 8th grade. Mike and Irene (Lacher) were married on Aug. 29, 1947, by Rev. Paul Marsh of the First Christian Church, where …read more.

Duwaine J. Elliott, 86, Bremen, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in his home. Duwaine was born on May 24, 1933, in Bremen to David Laverne and Dorothy (Stuntz) Elliott. On Dec. 8, 1955, he married Geraldine “Jeri” Spencer. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jeri; children, Teri Elliott Jordan of …read more.

Jeral A. “Jerry” Holmes, 85, North Liberty, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Trailpoint Village, South Bend. He was born Oct. 26, 1934, in South Bend, to the late Alton and Ethel (McCarty) Holmes. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean conflict; he was honorably discharged in 1955. …read more.

William A. Whaley, 89, and lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw

Allen E. Jones, 67, Culver, passed away on Nov. 1, 2019, at his home. Allen was born Dec. 21, 1951, in Hammond, to Harold and Shirley (Borman) Jones. He was the beloved father of two. Allen loved going for walks with his dogs and just being outdoors. He loved his grandkids more than anything. His …read more.

Ruth Clementine Brown, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 11:32 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, surrounded by her family and close friends after suffering from a long time battle with dementia. She was known for her beautiful smile and giving heart. She was born in Alabama and moved to Indiana in the late 50’s. Ruth …read more.

Joanna Belle Snyder McCan, 86, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Hospice House of South Bend. Born in Culver, on May 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Paul T. and Burnice (Crabb) Snyder. She graduated from Culver High School and went to beauty college. On Oct. 19, 1952, she became the …read more.

George D. “Dale” Fansler Jr., 76, passed away in his home at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019. Dale was born July 31st, 1943 to G. Dale and Kathryn (Horvath) Fansler. He attended Lakeville High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. As a young man, he began working at Taylor’s Grocery in …read more.

George Fansler Jr., 76, passed away in his home at 10 a.m. on Friday Nov. 22, 2019. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jacqueline Davis, 93, Wakarusa, passed away at 10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Jackie was born on July 14, 1926, the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Baker) Ruffing. On July 30, 1950, she married James R. Davis. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1997. She is also …read more.

Barbara “Gail” Pinder, 69, Kewanna, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Plymouth. Born on Oct. 27, 1950, in Trent, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Richard Clayton and Doris Jean (Smith) Hood. She married Robert W. Pinder on Feb. 3, 1980, and he …read more.

David Mark LaValle, 67, passed away at 4:52 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Born in Gary, Nov. 4, 1952, David was the son of John LaValle and Eleanor (Evans) Lewis. He graduated high school and went to trade school to become a mechanical engineer. David served for our country …read more.

Irene E. Yockey, 93, Plymouth, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, the daughter of Jesse L. and Hazel E. (Seltenright) Ritchey. On Jan. 28, 1945, she married Elwyn L. Yockey. He passed away on July 1, 1982. Mrs. Yockey is …read more.

James Matthew Faulstich, 48, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. James was born to Mark C. and Joyce L. Faulstich on May 19, 1971, the first of four boys, followed by Jason, Mark, and Jeff. He grew up in Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School in 1989. He received a bachelor’s degree …read more.

Betty J. Langman (Mrs. Theodore Langman), 91, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at her son’s home in Starbuck, Minn. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

  Linda Louise Cooper, 78, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at her home in Culver. She was born Nov. 9, 1941, in Argos, to Joseph and Lucille (Poland) Heiser. She was a graduate of Indiana School for the Deaf, Indianapolis in 1959 and received her BS from Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. and M.Ed. …read more.

Claude E. Buckman, 87, passed away at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Born in Marceline, Mo., on March 1, 1932, Claude was the son of Gordon and Gladys (Chandler) Buckman. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. Claude married Christine …read more.

Clara Marie Mason, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at the Hamilton Grove Nursing Home in New Carlisle. Clara was born on Sept. 22, 1929, in Mac Roberts, Ky., to Ezekial and Ora (Thompson) Combs. She attended Hindman Kentucky High School and graduated in 1942. She furthered her education at the University of Kentucky for …read more.

Mary Alice (Long) Fish, 97, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her family home in Argos. Born in LaPaz, Sept. 2, 1922, Mary Alice was the daughter of the late Mahlon and Laura (Wright) Long, she was one of ten children. Raised in the area, Mary Alice graduated from Plymouth …read more.

June A. Askins, 89, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, with her family near at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw. Born on Oct. 15, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., she was the adopted daughter of Fannie Davis Wiesjohn and Albert “Bunk” Wiesjohn. She graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Barbara Jean Geyer, 93, was born in Laporte County on Feb. 11, 1926 to Austin and Edna (Gleason) Wicks and raised on a farm in Hanna. She briefly lived in Plymouth and then in Bremen for over 70 years. In addition to selling Stanley Corporation products, she worked in Bremen at Modern Cleaners, TV Time, …read more.

Otho Murphy, 99, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. He was born on Oct. 31, 1920, in Marshall County, to the late John C. and Gladys M. (Gray) Murphy. He was raised with his younger brother, Ross, on the family farm. He married Bernice A. Parker on …read more.

Connie Jean (Filloff) Hensley, 69, Plymouth, and formerly of Argos, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at 3:50 p.m. at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, following a very lengthy illness. On June 30, 1950, in Warsaw, she was born to Richard Wayne Filloff and Lena M. (Fisher) Filloff. Connie had lived in the Argos …read more.

Connie Jean Hensley, 69,  Plymouth, and formerly of Argos, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Saturday Nov. 2, 2019, following a very lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Michael David Cook passed away Oct. 31, 2019, in his home in Bourbon. The family will welcome friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 State Rte 19 N, Nappanee, and one hour before services Tuesday. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dave Engbrecht officiating. Burial will …read more.

Nila Mae (Kreighbaum) Foust, 81, South Bend, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Oct. 30, 2019, at Wellbrooke of South Bend. She was born Sept. 23, 1938, at home in the small community of Maxinkuckee west of Lake Maxinkuckee between Culver and Argos to Drisco L. Kreighbaum and Margie B. (Harris) Kreighbaum. Having grown up in …read more.

Richard John Montgomery, 71, was born in Philadelphia, Penn. to Richard and Ann Montgomery, on Aug. 27, 1948, and passed away on Oct. 30, 2019, in Plymouth. He worked for Sears and Kmart in Philadelphia for a combined 25 years, doing general maintenance. He moved to Argos to be near family that would care for …read more.

Mike O. Garner, 69, Lakeville, passed away in his home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. He was born on Dec. 4, 1949, in Plymouth to the late Charles and Alice (Bryant) Garner. On June 15, 1974, he married Rhonda Baldwin. Mr. Garner is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda; their son, Shawn (fiancé Meghan Fellner) …read more.

Richard J. (Dick) Webster, 72, passed away and entered his eternal home in heaven on Oct. 28, 2019. He was born in Kankakee, IL to J. Vincent and Betsy L. Webster on June 19, 1947. The oldest of three children and the only boy, he was very interested in Boy Scouts and youth activities at …read more.

Robert Bud Kling, 50, Bremen, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born on Aug. 25, 1969, the son of Orville O. “Jay” and Julie (Miller) Kling, Jr. He graduated from Bremen High School, class of 1988. He attended the Indiana Police Academy in 1994 …read more.

Louis Daniel Egenlauf, 85, Bremen, passed away at 10:42 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on Jan. 22, 1934, in Coraopolis, Penn. to James Michael and Eveline (Dunlap) Egenlauf. He was preceded in death by his parents and 15 siblings. He moved to Chicago in 1959, where …read more.

Frances M. (Sensibaugh) Mark, 88, Plymouth, passed away at 2:32 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. She had been at Life Care Center, Rochester, where she had been in declining health. On Jan. 1, 1931 in Valparaiso, Indiana she was born to Lester Sensibaugh and Mary (Schultz) Sensibaugh. Frances had lived most of her life in …read more.

Donna Glenn, 95, passed away on Oct. 18, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Lucille (Shamblin) Hiett. Donna married Earl Glenn of Tell City, in 1947. There were two boys born unto that union, Gary Ray and John Emerson. She was preceded in death …read more.

Longtime Plymouth resident Karen Morrison, 73, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Fort Wayne Indiana on Sept. 17, 1946, Karen was the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Speicher) Ashe. She graduated from Fort Wayne South Side High School with the class of …read more.

Rose B. Walters, age 79, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. The daughter of Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory, was born in Bremen, Indiana, Apr. 19, 1940. She has been a life long resident of Marshall County where she graduated from Tippecanoe High School with the …read more.

Alden James Hartz, 81, residing in South Bend, met his heavenly father when he took him by the hand Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born Dec. 6, 1937 in South Bend, to the late Ernie and Amma (Smith) Hartz and has been a lifelong resident of this area. After working as …read more.

Bud Willoughby Long (Kuntz), 67, Fort Wayne, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 10:11 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in University Park Health & Rehab of Fort Wayne. He was born on July 15, 1952, the son of the late Luke and Anna Kuntz. He is survived by four children: Rodney (Gail) of Bend, Ore.; …read more.

Stanley D. Hite, 54, passed away at home unexpectedly after lengthy medical conditions. He was born the son of Dale and Alice Laudanskis Hite on Dec. 14, 1964, in Plymouth. As a lifelong resident, he graduated from Plymouth High School in 1983 and operated Hite Lawn Care of Plymouth for many years. His passion was …read more.

Karen Morrison, 73, Plymouth, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Jerry L. Lavine, Sr., 63, Bremen, passed away at 11:08 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1956, the son of Lyle and Josephine (Walter) Lavine. On July 3, 1975, in Bremen, he married Janice Sears. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jan; two …read more.