Donald Eugene Faulkner, 89, passed away, Jan. 21, 2019. He was born Aug. 5, 1929, to Carl and Hilda (Wyman) Faulkner. He graduated from Bourbon High School in 1947. He found love with the girl next door, Barbara Ann Bates and the two were united in marriage on June 14, 1953. While engaged to Barbara, …read more.

Evelyn Joan (Pomeroy) Beam, 91, Argos, died at 8:20 p.m. Jan. 17, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, following a brief illness. On Nov. 21, 1927, in Plymouth, she was born to Stewart Pomeroy and Vera Amelia (Smith) Pomeroy and had lived most of her life in the Argos community. On Jan. 23, 1944, in Argos, she married Lawrence E. Beam …read more.

Margaret L. Markley, 101, lifelong resident of Plymouth, Indiana passed away on the morning of Thursday January 10, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was born on April 21, 1917 in Kewanna, Indiana to Clifford and Gertrude Wisely Lamborn. She graduated with the class of 1935 from Plymouth High School. She married Glenn D. …read more.

Velma Sellers, 83, Plymouth (rural Bourbon) passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 6, 1935, the daughter of Ed and Francis (Yarian) Flory at home in Tippecanoe. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Tippecanoe High School. As a homemaker, she …read more.

AnnaBelle M. Reeve, 91, Tippecanoe, formerly of New Paris, died 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Baintertown, to Ira and Marie (Buss) Markley. Surviving is a friend, Sam L. Christner, Tippecanoe. Preceding her in death were her parents and great-uncles, Bill and Bert Stiver, who …read more.

Vickie Sue (Garner) Guhse, 80, CR 425N, Rochester, died at 3:35 a.m. on Dec. 21, 2018, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a yearlong illness. On Feb. 10, 1938, in Argos, Indiana she was born to Merritt Garner and Clara (Myers) Garner. She was born and raised in the Argos community; in 1980 she moved to Corning, Iowa, and …read more.

Esther E. Van Blaricom, 97, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Millers Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born in South Bend to Orphus and Elizabeth (Watkins) Sutherlin on March 21, 1921. She was a lifetime resident in the Plymouth area. She married Theodore Van Blaricom on Sept. 10, 1936, in Plymouth, and went …read more.

Adam Joshua Delp, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and friend to many, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. He was born January 28, 1983, in Plymouth to Michael A. and Judy K. (Hileman) Delp. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 2002 where he participated in tennis, basketball and track. He earned his Global Studies …read more.

James B. Snyder, 71, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 in Plymouth. He was born in Plymouth to Bob and Josie (Houghton) Snyder on March 5, 1947. He worked as a machinist for Biomet for more than 30 years, retiring this past summer. Jim enjoyed traveling the country in his RV, was …read more.

Carl E. Monesmith, 90, of Bourbon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth. Monesmith was born the son of Victor and Mabel Hepler Monesmith on April 22, 1928, in Nappanee. He was a life long resident of the area and retired from Bourbon Foundry in 1994. He was a …read more.

Steven A. Kring, 61, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Kring was born in Plymouth on Sept. 21, 1957, to Richard C. “Dick” and Peggy A. (Pomeroy) Kring. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1976. He then attended Ball State University …read more.

Edith V. Rector, 90, Bremen, passed away at 3:24 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Nov. 17, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Sarah (Mentzel) Zillmer. She was an area lifetime resident. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1945. She was a former employee of …read more.

Helen F. Dowell, 91, Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in the Mason Healthcare Center in Warsaw. She was born on May 21, 1927, in South Bend, to Steve and Francis Banic, Sr. Helen Dowell has been a resident of the Bourbon area since the 1940’s. She was a graduate of Hanna High …read more.

Sally L. (Johnson) Greenlee, 70, and lifetime Plymouth resident passed away Thursday afternoon on Nov. 1, 2018, at IU University Health in Indianapolis due to complications from surgery. Born in Plymouth on Dec.1, 1947, Greenlee was one of two daughters born to Francis W. and Martha E. (Tharp) Johnson. During Greenlee and her sister, Sue’s, …read more.

Gary Lee Montgomery, 78, Bourbon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in the Elkhart Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Montgomery was born on July 6, 1940, in Plymouth, to Lewis and Helen June Moore Wozniak Montgomery. He has been a lifelong resident of the Marshall County area. On Nov. 19, …read more.

Georgia O. Lutes, 102, of Bourbon, passed at her daughter’s home on Thursday Oct. 25, 2018. She was the youngest of 12 children. She was born the daughter of Isaac and Mary Muffley Sechrist on Oct. 22, 1916 at Etna Green, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a graduate of Etna …read more.

Evelyn M. Oneal, 91, Plymouth, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2018, at her home. She was born on Jan. 22, 1927, in Shelbyville, to Frank and Hazel Deho Phillips. Evelyn graduated from Shelbyville High School. She was married to Donald Oneal from 1951 until 1970. She was employed at the …read more.

Ronald “Ron” Leiter, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 5:42 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  He was born in Kosciusko County on July 21, 1940, to LeRoy and Willodean (Brown) Leiter. He lived most of his life in Claypool and recently in Plymouth. On Aug. 30, 1986, he was united …read more.

Carolyn Kay BonDurant, 71, Bremen, died 2:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1947, in Winamac, to Charles & Marcella (Snyder) Zellers. She married Kirk M. BonDurant Sr. on Feb.1,1969. Carolyn drove a school bus for Penn Harris Madison School Corporation for 34 years. Surviving are her husband, …read more.

Sam C. Davis, 72, Bourbon, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, with his family at his side. Mr. Davis was born Dec. 13, 1945 in Warsaw, to John W. (Ted) and Glendora Lesh Davis and was a lifelong resident of the area. As a graduate of …read more.

Sam C. Davis, 72, longtime Triton High School teacher, hall of fame wrestling coach and sprint race car driver, passed away on Oct. 3, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home in Bourbon.

Carl Lee Lowry, 76, Argos, died at 9:45 p.m., Oct. 3, 2018, at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had been in declining health the past year. On March 22, 1942, in Plymouth, he was born to Edward Lowry and Marie (Hart) Lowry and had lived all of his life in Marshall County. On Oct. …read more.

Kelli D. Myers, 40, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. She was born July 13, 1978, in Muncie to Randall and Diana (Bonesteel) Myers. Surviving are her parents, a sister, Kristel (Jesse) Butler, Elkhart; two nephews, Avery and Aden Butler, a niece, Aliza Butler, and maternal grandmother, …read more.

Dennis R. Molebash, 72, rural Culver and formerly of Elkhart, passed at 4:25 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. He was born on June 3, 1946, in Elkhart, to Robert R. and Dorothy E. (Landaw) Molebash. He married on Sept. 15, 1984, in Elkhart, to Sally Wright. He worked for Kampco, Elkhart Machine and Tool, Bennington …read more.

Roscoe “Pete” Heckaman, 96, of Argos, passed away at 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at his residence.  Roscoe was born on May 4, 1922, in Bremen to Walter Ray and Elda Berkeypile Heckaman. On Aug. 28, 1943, Roscoe “Pete” and Mary Elizabeth Neff were married in Burbank, CA. Sadly, Mary passed away on Dec. 7, 2011. Their union of nearly seven …read more.

Patricia E. (McGaffey) Birk, 81, Culver, died peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Culver. The daughter of Lawrence Ward and Margaret Adeline (Hodge) McGaffey, she was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Fort Wayne. She lived in Culver most of her life. She is a 1954 graduate of Culver High School. On Feb. 23, 1957, she …read more.

Roscoe “Pete” Heckaman, 96, Argos, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sept. 26, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Evelyn Livina (Hagenbush) Tracy, 86, Argos, died at 2:07 a.m., Sept. 26, 2018, at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Rensselaer. She had been in the Rensselaer Care Center since June and had been in declining health. On Sept. 26, 1932, in Argos, she was born to Ivo I. Hagenbush and Mable L. (Kindig) Hagenbush and had lived all of her …read more.

Michael Knezevich Jr., 61, South Bend, and formerly of Argos, died at 5:22 a.m., Sept. 24, 2018, at the Life Treatment Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending.

Nancy A. Gilley, 83, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born Jan. 6, 1935, in Loxa, Ill., she was the only daughter of Everett E. and Marjorie (Defenbaugh) Hildreth. She was raised in the family home alongside four brothers with her family holding longtime membership at First Christian …read more.

Ethel M. Greenlee, 93, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in the Pilgrim Manor at Plymouth following a brief illness. Ethel was born the daughter of Swedish immigrant Fred “Fritz” and Josephine Bergman in Duluth, Minn. They settled in the Donaldson area, and she graduated from West High School in 1943. …read more.

Donald E. Kizer, 89, of Plymouth, passed away at the Caring Junction Facility in Mishawaka on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Donald was born on October 10, 1928, in South Bend, to Ralph and Alice (Matthews) Kizer. He graduated from Lapaz High School with the class of 1946. On May 23, 1948 Donald became the husband …read more.

Pattie Ann Birchmeier, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2018, at the We Belong Senior Home, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 16, 1936, in Owosso, Michigan, to Lamont E. and Virginia (Kingsbury) Sutliff. On April 27, 1957, Pattie became the wife of Richard Birchmeier, …read more.

Willis G. Cowen, 96, a Plymouth resident for seventy years, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2018, in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born May 9, 1922 in Leiters Ford, to the late John William and Carrie A. (Braman) Cowen. He married Edna (Whetstone) on Nov. 6, 1943, in Larwill; she preceded …read more.

Constance D. “Connie” Richie, 71, Culver, passed away at noon, Sept. 1, 2018,  at her home. On March 15, 1947, in Marion County, Constance Diane “Connie”  Wand was born. She was the treasured daughter of Leo and Marie Miller Wand. Growing up in Indianapolis, she shared her childhood with a brother Steve. In 1965, she graduated from Ben Davis High School. …read more.

Bobby Bruce Staner, 90, formerly of Plymouth, and currently of Warsaw, died at 3:43 p.m., Aug. 31, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, where he had been in declining health the past 2 years. On Dec. 15, 1927, in Argos, he was born to Charles Staner and Nora (Myers) Staner and had lived most of his life …read more.

Donald G. Nunemaker Sr., 91, peacefully passed away surrounded by family in his home at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2018. Lifetime Marshall county resident, he was born in Plymouth, March 10, 1927, to Clarence Robert and Sarah Jane (Robinson) Nunemaker. He attended LaPaz High School through his freshman year. He would attain his …read more.

Barbara C. Bach, 93, Culver passed away Aug. 29, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born to Fred and Marian (Mason) Child in Jonesboro, Ark., March 18, 1925. After high school, she attained a degree as a Registered Nurse in 1943. She attended St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver. She is …read more.

Donel R. Doan, 48, Bourbon, passed away Aug. 27, 2018, in South Bend Center for Hospice Care, with his loving family by his side. He was born Feb. 8,1970, in Warsaw, to Donald Larry Doan Sr. and Cheryl (Gift) Doan and has been a lifelong area resident. He worked for Zimmer Biomet as a machinist …read more.

Miriam Jane Kaufman, 70, Bremen, died at 2:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Friday. She was born Aug. 17, 1948, in Canton, Ohio to John  W. and Ada M. (Miller) Bontrager. On Oct. 21, 1971, she married Samuel M. Kaufman in Middlebury. Mrs. Kaufman …read more.

William P. “Delby” Spicher, 63, Bremen, passed away in his home at 9:40 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was born Sept. 24, 1954, in South Bend to Nevil and Shirley (Sechrist) Spicher. He is survived by two children: Christopher Spicher, Syracuse; and Penny Hunsberger, Plymouth; and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his …read more.

Ronald William Johnson, Argos, died at 2:47 p.m., Aug. 20, 2018, at the Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, where he had been in declining health. On Jan. 2, 1946, in Argos, he was born to William J. Johnson and Pauline May (Humes) Johnson and had lived all of his life in the Argos, Tippecanoe, and Culver community’s. On May 28, 2005, …read more.

William P. Brown, 53, Plymouth, passed away Thursday Aug.16, 2018, at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1965 in Fort Wayne to George E.R. and Mary Jo Brown. He graduated from Plymouth High School Class of 1983 and attended Purdue University and studied Aeronautical Engineering. He was formerly employed at Forrest River in Etna …read more.

Kevin Allen Perkins, 46, Bremen, passed away in his home on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. He was born on Dec. 18, 1971, in Warsaw to Roger Perkins and Cindy (Scott) Fisher. He loved watching the Chicago Cubs and was an excellent woodworker. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Fisher of Bremen; father, Roger Perkins …read more.

Lawrence Lester Tosch, 68, Plymouth, passed away at 1:37 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in his home. He was born on June 18, 1950, in Gary, to Elton and Lucille (Beckman) Tosch. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, where he served as a medic. He was honorably discharged …read more.

Melissa Marie Patrick, 52, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Aug. 8, in her residence. She was born July 26, 1966, in Plymouth Parkview Hospital to Robert “Bob” C. and Alice Jeanine (Linn) Gross. She graduated from LaVille High School in 1984. She was a secretary and worked out of her home for Marianne DePoy …read more.

Mark Allen Thompson, 61, Argos, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, following an extended illness. He was born on April 16, 1957, in Rochester, to Jack Wayne Thompson and Kathryn Francis (Walters) Thompson and has lived all of his life in the Argos community. On July 15, 1977, in Bremen, he married …read more.

Charles Edward Clawson Jr., 52, passed away at 8:47 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Oct. 10, 1965, Clawson was born in Plymouth to Charles E. and Joan Alspach Clawson. He shared his childhood with a sister, Melody. Left to cherish Charles’ memory are his mother, Joan Haag of Rochester; a …read more.

Former Plymouth resident, Harold W. Baker, was called home to be with his Lord from his son’s home in Portage, Mich., on Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born in Plymouth on Sept. 29, 1934, to Delbert R. and Clara T. (Huge) Baker. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1952. After …read more.

Kerry Lee O’Dell, age 55, passed away the morning of Sunday, July 29, 2018. He lived and worked in Bremen, and was a beloved member of the Bremen community. He was secretary of the VFW and participated in many local events in Bremen. He loved fishing, watching the Packers, reading books with his granddaughter, and …read more.

Earl W. Buchert, 88, Plymouth, passed away following an illness on Monday, July 30, 2018, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. He was born in Oconomowoc, Wisc. on May 24, 1930, to Raymond C. and Leona Willamenia (Groth) Buchert. He graduated with the class of 1948 from Oconomowoc High School. He married Barbara …read more.

Infant Juniper Mae Guess, infant daughter of Johnny Andrew Guess and Cheyenne Ferne (Hall) Guess, Argos, passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She is survived by her parents: Johnny and Cheyenne Guess; sister, Aubrey Guess; paternal grandparents: Cecil and Sharon Guess, Argos; maternal grandparents: Barbara Hall, Argos; and Robert Hall; a great grandmother: Martha …read more.

E. Sue Struble, 61, Lakeville, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in St. Joseph County. Born in Bremen Jan. 19, 1957, she  was the daughter of John and Elma (Crothers) Konya. She graduated from LaVille High School; she then went on to graduate from Indiana University with a criminology degree. On Sept. 9, 2005, she …read more.

Bonnie L. Grossman, 87, Plymouth, passed away 1:25 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth. On Jan. 31, 1931, in Starke County, she was born to David and Florence Tinkey Scarborough. Bonnie and Lowell Grossman were married on July 2, 1950. They shared 61 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on June 6, …read more.

Bonnie Grossman,  87, Plymouth, passed away at 1:25 a.m., July 25, 2018, at  Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

David L. Stayton Jr., 58, passed away in his home at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday July 18, 2018. David was born in Plymouth on April 11, 1960, to David L. and Norma (Hall) Stayton Sr. He graduated from Plymouth High School. On Nov. 22, 2008, David married Johanna M. Froehling Tratar in Argos. He worked …read more.

Beverly J. Fordham, 77, Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning July 19, 2018, at her home in Plymouth. She was born in Linton on Nov. 8, 1940, to Everett and Vivian (Craig) Parks. She married Donald Fordham on April 16, 1965 in Salt Lake City, Utah and he preceded her in death on March 30, …read more.

Dustin Porter Holderread, 20, Plymouth, passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Shiloh Wesleyan Church, 10532 4B Road, Plymouth, IN 46563. And from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at …read more.

Rickey E. Leiter, 70, of Bremen, passed away in his home on Friday, July 6, 2018.  Leiter was born on Sept. 27, 1947, in Bremen, the son of the late Gerald E. Leiter and Geneva R. (Kiefer) Leiter/Oldfather.  On Oct. 21, 1967, he married Deborah Weiler. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 …read more.

Robert L. Mueller, 93, passed into the arms of Jesus at 4:55 p.m. on Independence Day of 2018 at Elkhart Hospice. Mueller was born in Chicago, Ill. on Sept. 16, 1924, to the late Lawrence and Edna (Reed) Mueller. He would work in the oil fields in southern Illinois before moving onto a farm near Plymouth …read more.

Robert L. Mueller 93, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday July 4, 2018, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Al Thomas, 61, Plymouth, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, in his residence. He was born Dec. 5, 1956, in Plymouth, to the late Albert Clarence and Emily (Wisniewski) Thomas. He graduated from Plymouth High School. He was a pro-welder for many years. He was a gun enthusiast, loved trains and was a history buff. …read more.

Helen M. Peer, 97, passed away after a recent illness at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday July 3, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. A Marshall county resident her whole life, Helen was born in Culver, Indiana on March 28, 1921, to Guy V. and Trella E. (Thompson) Kepler. She graduated from Culver High School …read more.

Ronald D. Obenchain Jr., 46, Plymouth, died at 3:34 a.m., July 4, 2018, in Plymouth, following an accident. On Sept. 22, 1971, in Hammond, he was born to Ronald D. Obenchain Sr and Karen S. (Stahl) Obenchain and had lived in Marshall County all of his life. He is survived by his parents; a brother: …read more.

Nancy Stover, 81, Plymouth, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Plymouth. She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Warsaw to Norm and Helen Virginia (VanVactor) Banghart. She was united in marriage to Larry G. Stover in Warsaw on Feb. 16, 1990, …read more.

Nancy Stover, 81, Plymouth, and formerly of Warsaw, passd away at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Plymouth. Arrangements ae currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Effie A. Newberg, Lakeland, Fla., passed away Monday, July 2, 2018.  A native of Plymouth, she was born on April 2, 1928, to Francis and Treva Whiteleather. She was married to Raymond Newberg in 1947. She moved to Lakeland in 1977. She was a retired bookkeeper. She was also a member of the First Baptist …read more.

Albert Charles Thomas, 61, Plymouth, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending.

Helen M. Peer, 97, passed away after a recent illness at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday July 3, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Arrangements are pending.

Ronald D. Obenchain Jr., 46, Plymouth, died at 3:34 a.m., July 4, 2018, in Plymouth, Indiana following an auto accident.

Misty Dawn Walter, 30, Bremen, passed away on June 30, 2018, in the University of Chicago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Misty Walter was born on April 25, 1988, in Corydon to Steve Kilburn and Lisa Leffler. On April 20, 2013, she married Jeremy Walter, who still survives, along with four children, Chloe …read more.

Marvin L. Hummel, Jr., 67, Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka after an extended illness. Mr. Hummel was born on April 12, 1951, in Bremen, the son of the late Marvin, Sr. and Alvia (Troyer) Hummel. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps …read more.

Bobby Joe Risner, 78, Plymouth, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 27, 2018, in his residence. Bobby Risner was born March 5, 1940, in North Judson, to the late Boyd D. and Cassie M. (Fletcher) Risner. He had worked for many years at McCord’s as a fork lift driver; but retired from Del Monte Foods …read more.

Jay William Miller, 61, Bremen, passed away at 7:37 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018, after a long illness. A carpenter and jack-of-all-trades, he enjoyed a good book, a bad joke, a hot cup of coffee, and time with friends and family. Jay was a talented musician and his loved ones have fond memories of the …read more.

Lee Merle Leffert, 46, Culver, died at 11:02 p.m., June 22, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. On Aug. 6, 1971, in Rochester, he was born to Lynn M. Leffert and Cheri (Davis) Butts. He has lived in Culver since 1999 after moving back from Oklahoma. Leffert grew up in the Argos community. …read more.

Frances Jennie Loughhead, 101, Tomahawk Trail, Plymouth, died at 2:25 p.m. on June 21, 2018, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. On August 2, 1916, in Sharon, Pa. she was born to Vincent Trupiano and Rose (Restivo) Trupiano. She had lived in Marshall County since Nov. 13, 2013, coming from Virginia. Frances married Willard E. Cunningham Sr., who preceded her …read more.

Debra A. Ritlaw, 58, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, June 17, 2018, in her residence. She was born July 23, 1959, in New York. After graduating from high school, she joined the United States Air Force, where she was honorably discharged. In November of 1996, she married William G. Ritlaw; and he survives. She was …read more.

Violet Marguerite Spaid, 84, Plymouth resident since 1963, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in her residence. Mrs. Spaid was born the daughter of Roscoe Samuel and Deloris Greta (Laffoon) DuVall on August 29, 1933 in Beaver City, Indiana. She was a 1951 graduate of Walkerton High School. She married Richard Neil Spaid on April …read more.

Judith L. Masterson, 69, of Plymouth, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 7, 2018. Masterson was born Dec. 9, 1948, in Plymouth, to the late John and Ina (Brown) Hoeffer. She graduated from Tyner High School in 1966. Masterson married Dillard “Bud” J. Masterson. He preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2003. She worked for St. …read more.

Thelma Eileen Klotz, 91, of Bremen, passed away at 11:50 pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth. She was born on Aug. 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Carl and Jessie (Watkins) Danner. On Oct. 11, 1946, she married Roy D. Klotz. He passed away, Dec. 13, 1998. She is …read more.

Janice M. “Jan” Duzenbery, 81, Plymouth passed away  at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Center For Hospice of South Bend. On Feb. 14, 1937, she was born in Fulton County to Ernest and Helen Bryant Nichols. Janice and Donald R. Duzenbery were married in Ocala, Fla. Dec. 15, 1977.  They have shared 40 years of  life’s …read more.

Infant James Ivan McCay, infant son of Andrew and Karrie (Leonard) McCay, Argos, passed away on Friday June 1, 2018, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Survivors include his parents: Andrew and Karrie McCay; brother, Caleb Edward McCay; sister, Hannah Rose McCay; and his Identical twin brother in utero, Matthew Earl McCay; paterna grandparents: Brent …read more.

Steven Russell Miller, 58, Bremen, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at IU Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born July 31, 1959, in Goshen, to Elmer F. and Joann Ruth (Anderson) Miller. He married Pam (Zillmer) Miller on June 26, 1993. Surviving are his wife, Pam, daughter, Tonya (Scott) Hundt, grandson, Gavin Hundt, all of Bremen; siblings, …read more.

William D. Spencer Sr., 94, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 9, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 with Father Ted Stanley officiating. Family and friends will visit from 11 a.m., until …read more.

Melinda K. Campbell, 79, passed away Saturday morning May 26, 2018, at Magnolia Springs Assisted Living in Louisville, Ky. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Irene M. Xaver, 94, Plymouth, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on Nov. 22, 1923 in South Bend, to Camiel and Mary (DeWispelaere) Pickavet. She was a graduate of South Bend Catholic High School. On Sept. 11, 1943, she married Francis Xaver. He preceded her …read more.

Ronald Charles Clingenpeel, 71, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at his home. He was born on Aug. 28, 1946 in St. Joseph County, to the late Lee and Martha (Stull) Clingenpeel. He has been a lifelong resident of North Liberty. On Aug. 12, 1983 in Mishawaka, he and Sandra E. Peterson were …read more.

Evelyn R. Simonin, 88, passed away with family by her bedside at 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday May 22, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Benton Harbor, Mich. on Oct. 26, 1929, to Raymond Perigal and Mildred (Clark) Johnson. She would become the bride of Arthur Charles Simonin on Nov. 9, 1950. …read more.

Shirley Ann Pomeroy, 84, of Bremen, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2018.  Pomeroy was born on May 23, 1934, in Argos, the daughter of the late Merritt and Clara (Myers) Garner. On June 2, 1951, she married James Pomeroy. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, …read more.

Roger Allen Weaver, 71, Bremen, passed away at 3:05 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. He was born Aug. 27, 1946, the son of the late Oscar and Janet (Farrington) Weaver. On Nov. 23, 1963, he married the former Gail Adams. She passed away on Sept. 26, 2013. He is …read more.

Ward Burkholder, 80, Bremen, died at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1937, in Marshall County to Joe and Fannie (Slabaugh) Burkholder. He lived his lifetime in this area. Mr. Burkholder was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On Oct. 19, …read more.

Lucille Marie Snyder, 90, Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning, May 17, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Lucille was born Feb. 9, 1928, in St. Joseph County, to the late Willis H. and Verniece (Martin) Barkey. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1946. On May 16, 1948, in the Plymouth Church of the …read more.

Mary E. Crowe, 84, Bremen, died at 1:50 a.m., Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, after a short illness.  She was born to Willard and Marjorie (Young) Slabaugh, March 15, 1934, at her family home, south of Nappanee. Mrs. Crowe was a graduate of Nappanee High School and lived her lifetime in …read more.

Lyle Edward LaVine, 87, Plymouth, formally of Bremen, passed away May 13, 2018. Lyle LaVine was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Mishawaka. He was the son of the late Chester and Pearl (Waikel) LaVine of Wyatt. He is survived by his wife, Jo (Walter) LaVine, the love of his life, whom he married June 3, …read more.

Rebecca “Becky” Jane Lee, 54, Oak Road, Argos, died at 3:28 p.m., May 13, 2018, from injuries sustained in an auto accident south of US 6 on US 31. On June 28, 1963, in Plymouth, she was born to Darrel and Nancy (Snyder) Lee. Becky Lee had lived all of her life in the Argos community. She …read more.

Claire A. Amor, 91, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, May 9, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. She was born Nov. 14, 1926 in Marshall County, to the late Henry Joseph and Anna Louise (Walter) Samuelson. She graduated from West High School in West Township, Plymouth. On Aug. 25, 1946, she married Glenn Delos Amor; …read more.

Alvin “Al” L. Myers Sr., 75, of Plymouth, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 in the Elkhart Hospice House. Myers was born March 31, 1943 in Mishawaka, to the late Earl L. and Evelyn J. (Palmer) Myers. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1961. He then went on to serve in the United States …read more.

Ruth Eldora Wise, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 7:54 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Wise was born Nov. 28, 1927, the daughter of Milo and Roberta (Grose) Kuntz. She married Gerald “Casey” Wise in 1947 and they celebrated 70 years of marriage before his passing on Aug. 8, …read more.

Frances “Fran” C. Keister, 87, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born in Jackson, Ky., the daughter of Perry Henderson and Margaret (Mullins) Stacy. She graduated in 1948 from North Judson High School. On Oct. 25, 1952, in Knox, she married James “Donald” Keister, he preceded …read more.

Steven M. Tschida, 59, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the home of his mother, Betty. He was born on April 22, 1958 in South Bend to Frederick M. and Betty (Verduin) Tschida. His father, Frederick, preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to the former Barbara Dunn, who survives. He …read more.