Ethel Marie (Swihart) Whaley, 80, life-long Plymouth resident, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Ethel was born Feb. 10, 1938, in Plymouth to the late Sumner and Clara (Graves) Swihart. She married William Arlen Whaley on June 27, 1954, in Plymouth; and he survives. Ethel worked from 1979 …read more.

  Ruth “Eileen” (Braselton) Hill, 91, passed away on Thursday April 12, 2018, at Presence Our Lady of Victory long-term care facility in Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Ill. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. EDT Monday April 16, 2018, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN. 46563. Funeral Services will be at …read more.

Donald A. Gray, 87, Argos, passed away at 7:27 a.m., Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence. On Feb. 26, 1930, Don Gray was born in Plymouth to Alfred and Pearl Books Gray. He enlisted in the US Air Force and later the US Army and was honorably discharged from both. Don and Nettie L. Heckaman married …read more.

Lester L. Bradford, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully in his home at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born Oct. 14, 1927, in North Liberty to Walter and Mary (Morris) Bradford. On June 18, 1950, he married Peggy Scott. She passed away on Oct. 10, 2010. He is survived by two children: Michael …read more.

Roderick M. “Rod” Fry, 82, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in the Catherine Kasper Life Care Center in Donaldson with his loving family by his side. Mr. Fry was born Feb. 7, 1936, in Chicago, Ill. to Raymond and Gwendolyn (Mayoh) Fry. He came to the Plymouth area in 1995 from …read more.

Rita Kay Masterson, 70, of Plymouth passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on Dec. 6, 1947, to Claude and Fern (Bender) Culp and was the oldest of five girls. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; two sisters; and a granddaughter, Jeanette E. …read more.

Kimberly M. Lara, 45, passed away early Tuesday morning April 3, 2018, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. After receiving a second chance at life with a kidney donation, Ms. Lara passed this gift onto others as an organ donor. She was born in Knoxville, Tenn. March 9, 1973, to Brenda G. Richards and Jerry …read more.

Alvin C. Coby, 93, Culver, and formerly of Rochester, died at 1:05 p.m., April 3, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he had been in declining health. He was born on March 31, 1925, in rural Fulton County, Indiana to Otis Coby and Ina (Reinholt) Coby and had lived most of life in Fulton …read more.

Kimberly M. Lara, 45, Plymouth, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 3, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Alvin C. Coby, 93, Rochester, died at 1:05 p.m., April 3, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Mack L. Fetters, Bourbon, passed away on March 27, 2018. Fetters, the son of Lester and Ruth Fetters, was born and raised in Bourbon, where he lived his entire life. After graduating from Bourbon High School in 1945, Fetters married the love of his life, Melba (Koontz) on Easter Sunday, March 25,1951. They celebrated their …read more.

Elouise Johnson, 82, Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on March 23, 1936, to Carlie and Minnie (Clements) Cooper in Broxton, Georgia. She married Roy Johnson on Nov. 7, 1953 in Waycross, Georgia and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1997. She …read more.

Nancy Jane Strong, 65, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 7, 1952 in South Bend to the late Samuel Harrison and Violet (Brothers) Glassburn. She has been a resident of Plymouth for the past 32 years. On March 6, 1971 …read more.

Becky Jeziorski (Mrs. Richard) Houin, 67, Plymouth, passed away suddenly of natural causes Thursday morning in Punta Gorda, Fla. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Milan J. Levett, 92, Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, March 24, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced on Monday.

Becky Jeziorski Houin, 67, Plymouth, passed away suddenly of natural causes, Thursday, March 22, in Punta Gorda, Fla. Service arrangements are pending with Johnson – Danielson Funeral Home.

George L. Hundt, 73, of Bremen, passed away in his Bremen family home and accepted the Lords calling on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Hundt was born Dec. 18, 1944, the son of the late Arthur and Helen (Hazen) Hundt, Sr. He is survived by two sons, Scott (Tonya) Hundt and Chris (Elbia) Hundt and their …read more.

Clifford Dale Zillmer, 94, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. He was born on March 20, 1923, to Albert and Carrie (Manges) Zillmer of Bremen. He married Betty Marks on Aug. 30, 1942. He was a lifelong resident and farmer of Bremen with his wife just …read more.

Norma Jean Rechtenbaugh, 88, lifelong Marshall County resident, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born March 11, 1930, in Culver, to the late Harley and Ruth (Faulstich) Mahler. She attended Plymouth High School. On May 5, 1951 in Plymouth, she married Wayne Koser; he preceded her in death …read more.

Helen L. “Mick” Nelson passed away on Friday evening March 9, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born Jan. 2, 1931, the seventh child of Walter John and Stella May (Fletcher) Nelson, in her parent’s home in Plymouth. When she was a little girl, her sister, Mary, used to call …read more.

Marilyn A. Anderson, 80, Bourbon, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8, at home with her family at her side. Marilyn was born the daughter of Forst and Georgia Sechrist Lutes in Kosciusko County Oct. 16, 1937. On Feb. 9, 1957, in Fort Wayne, she became the bride of Gerald Anderson, who survives. She graduated from …read more.

Marilyn Warzynski-Baranski, 80, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home Memory Unit. Mrs. Warzynski-Baranski was born on July 6, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to Edward and Josephine (Majcher) Warzynski. She was a resident of the Plymouth area since the 1980’s when she moved here from the Chicago …read more.

Infant Eden Paul Strange, infant son of Talya Strange, Argos, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Survivors include her parents, Eric and Talya Strange; maternal grandparent, Michelle; brothers: Eric Strange and Hunter Strange; sister, Mya Potter Dyniewski and Troy and Natasha Bell; paternal grandparents: David and Michelle …read more.

John Aaron Morlock, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in the Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac with his loving mother by his side. Mr. Morlock was born on May 19, 1961, Plymouth, to John A. Sr. and Christina (Joseph) Morlock. He was a former special student with Marshall-Starke Development workshop. He also worked …read more.

Allen D. Keller, 82, Argos passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Keller was born on May 15,1935, in Plymouth, to Cyril and Wanda (Hayes-Haddock) Keller. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he worked for Holland’s Hardware in Argos, United Tech in Bourbon and Ritz Craft. …read more.

Patricia Lovon Kitts, 73, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born on May 27, 1944, in Evansville, to Miles and Cor Delia (Williams) Robb. She attended Plymouth Schools. She married Dale Kitts on Aug. 26, 1978, in Plymouth, and he survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Allen D. Keller, age 82 of Argos passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Keller was born on May 15,1935 in Plymouth, to Cyril and Wanda (Hayes-Haddock) Keller. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he worked for Holland’s Hardware in Argos, United Tech in Bourbon …read more.

Eugene H. “Gene” Baughman, 94, a lifetime resident of Marshall County, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, after a short illness. He was born to Bill and Blanche (Heim) Baughman on March 9, 1923. Mr. Baughman served in the U.S. Air-Force during World War II and flew 32 missions over Germany as a flight …read more.

Patsy Ruth Propst, 67, Bremen, passed away at 11:03 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born on April 1, 1950, the daughter of William and Nancy (Wright) Bentley. On June 9, 1973, she married John Propst. He passed away on Feb. 18, 2015. She is survived by five …read more.

Dale Edward Woodcox, 90, South Bend, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 10, 1927, in LaPaz, IN, the first child of Paul & Edna (Kimble) Woodcox, and has lived in this community most of his life. He attended …read more.

Garry L. Nichols, 64, Argos, died at 7:27 a.m., Feb. 21, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in South Send, Indiana following a very sudden illness. Mr. Nichols was born Oct. 23, 1953, in Peru, to Harold “Nick” Nichols and Chloe Marie (Boyer) Nichols and had lived in Argos the past 28 years, coming from the Bass …read more.

Mary Margaret (Shockome) Gibeau, 70, Argos, died at 8:10 a.m., Feb. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center in Rochester. On Dec. 28, 1947m in Huntington, she was born to Francis Shockome and Ruby (Ogden) Shockome and had lived in the Argos community for the past 2 years coming from Port Orange, Florida. She was a …read more.

Phyllis Elaine (Carter) Adams, 84, Argos, died at 1:39 a.m., Feb. 20, 2018, at her residence following a short illness. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Culver to Ernest W. Carter and Goldie L. (Good) Carter and had lived all of her life in Marshall County. On July 6, 1952, in Culver she …read more.

Ewen Vires, 73 of Argos, IN, was sent to Heaven on February 18, 2018 at 5:11 pm. He was born Sept. 24, 1944, to Pierce & Nanny (Wright) Vires in Kentucky. He was a one of a kind man and words can’t describe how incredible he truly was. This man turned many boys into men …read more.

Barbara R. Shearer, 90, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, 2018, at the Saint Joseph Regional Hospital – Mishawaka Campus. She was born Nov. 1, 1927, in Argos, to the late Cecil and Helen (Eaton) Charters. After graduating from high school, she went on to College and graduated from Cosmetology School. Mrs. Shearer …read more.

Denver E. Jones, 94, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 8:55 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, where he had been declining in health. On Dec. 4, 1923 in Hammond, Ill. he was born to Revie Jones and Myrtle (Shoemaker) Jones. Denver moved to Argos, in …read more.

Robert “Bob” W. Gordon, 94, Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, after an extended illness. He was born in Plymouth, on Feb. 24, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha E. Gordon. He was proud of his time serving in the Army during WWII. He was a born salesman and …read more.

Denver E. Jones, 94, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos Community, died at 8:55 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson where he had been declining in health. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Deven Michael Rex, 27, Argos, died at 7:25 p.m., Feb. 8, 2018, at his residence in Argos. He was born Dec. 31, 1990, in Mishawaka to Dale Rex Sr. and Pamela McCoy and had lived all of his life in the Argos community. He worked for Mobile Tech Trailers, Argos, Indiana where he was a …read more.

William “Bill” A. Servis, 54, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his residence in Plymouth on Feb. 9, 2018. Servis was born Feb. 6, 1964, in Plymouth, to David and Suzanne (Harman) Servis. He graduated from LaVille High School. Bill used to work at Salad Time in Plymouth. He enjoyed camping and watching NASCAR. Surviving is his …read more.

Craig J. Mattke, 66, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in the South Bend Hospice House, following a brief illness. He was born on July 1, 1951, in Rhineland, Wisc. to Harold L. and Viola M. (McManus) Mattke. On Sept. 27, 1970, she married the former Teresa L. “Terri” Carter, their wedding …read more.

Cindy L. Sherwood, 55, passed away in her home at 10:59 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. She was born in Hilliard, Ohio to Bill J. and Marjorie (Meeker) Hill McCormick. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1981. On May 10, 1986 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth, she married James …read more.

Deven M. Rex, 27, Argos, died at 7:25 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Craig J. Mattke, 66, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in the South Bend Hospice House, following a brief illness. He was born on July 1, 1951, in Rhineland, Wisc. to Harold L. and Viola M. (McManus) Mattke. On Sept. 27, 1970, Craig Mattke married the former Teresa L. “Terri” Carter; their …read more.

Jack Bernell Cummins, Sr., 78, Bourbon, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at home with his family at his side. His life journey began, Nov. 22, 1939, in La Porte, to Harry and Sylvia Brannan Cummins. He married Sarah Luvenia Johnson Sept. 19, 1959, at Plymouth, she passed Nov. 23, 2002. He then married …read more.

Miriam A. Buss,100, Bremen, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at the Community Hospital of Bremen and was taken to Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, where arrangements are incomplete.

Esther L. Gordon, 99, Indianapolis, formerly of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Eagle Valley Meadows Nursing Home, Indianapolis. She was born on July 24, 1918, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Traschel) Germann. On May 29, 1964, she married Lloyd Gordon. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1976. She is …read more.

Martha “Midge” Dinsmore, 92, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Dinsmore was born on June 6, 1925, in Washburn, Tenn. to Claude E. and Manevera (Kitts) Dyer. On Nov. 28, 1946, Dinsmore became the bride of Herman L Dinsmore; he preceded her in passing in 2001. …read more.

Mary L. Resendez, 80, died Sunday morning, Jan. 28, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 26, 1937, in Royalton, Ky., to the late Benjamin Franklin and Louvernie (Combs) Harper. Resendez, a Plymouth resident since 1966, attended Stockbridge High School in Michigan. On Dec. 9, 1980, in Plymouth, she married Paul Resendez …read more.

Evelyn R. Keller, 86, Plymouth, formerly Chicago, passed away in her home at 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. She was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., and resided in Plymouth since coming from Chicago in 1951. Evelyn Russell married James E. Keller on Oct. 20, 1951, in Teegarden. She is survived by her …read more.

Leroy Farmwald, 83, Bremen, died at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Nappanee to Levi and Elizabeth (Yoder) Farmwald. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  On March 13, 1958, he married Edna Helmuth. Farmwald was a farmer and a …read more.

Mary Lou Resendez, 80, Plymouth, passed away at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Harriet J. Scheetz, 98, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Evelyn R. Keller, 86, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Esther Marie Klapp, 99, Plymouth, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Pilgrim Manor. Klapp was born April 10, 1918, in Plymouth, Esther was the eldest of nine children of the late Elzie and Valera (Palmer) Jones. She often spoke fondly of her growing-up years with her eight brothers and …read more.

Marie E. Baker, 95, died on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living in Hoffman Estates, Ill. She was a long time resident of Plymouth before relocating to Sun City in Huntley, Ill. with her husband Dorland in 2005. Born in Renville, Minn., April 19, 1922, Baker was the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth …read more.

Leroy Farmwald, 83, Bremen, died at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Nappanee to Levi and Elizabeth (Yoder) Farmwald. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On March 13, 1958, he married Edna Helmuth. Farmwald was a farmer and a minister of the …read more.

Marie E. Baker, 95, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Esther M. Klapp, 99, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Donna F. Lamb, 89, passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in Plymouth. Living in the Plymouth area all her life, she was born in Plymouth Jan. 19, 1928, the daughter of James Henry and Florence I. (Day) Hartman. Donna graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1946. On Sept. 7, …read more.

Ruby M. Gangloff, 80, Plymouth, passed away in her home at 11:40 p.m. Thursday Jan. 18, 2018. Born in Vallonia, she was the daughter of Francis M. Humphrey and Virignia L. (Davidson) Humphrey-Schwein. She graduated from Vallonia High School with the class of 1955, where she received a full academic scholarship for college. She attended …read more.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Connie Sue Ball, 74, Bourbon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Ball was born May 9, 1943, in Mexico, Mo., to the late Leo and Barbara (Jones) Jones. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1961. She married Daryl K. Ball Feb. 14, 1965 …read more.

Janice Marie Dutoi, 83, Bremen, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth. Dutoi was born Jan. 9, 1935, the daughter of Leon and Vera (Ritchey) Dutoi. She is survived by four siblings: Donald (Sheila Hardy) Dutoi, Bremen; Mary Lou (Lowell) Stine, Goshen; Eugene (Kathy) Dutoi, Bremen; and …read more.

Charlotte Ann (Skelton) Lambert, 76, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at Trailpoint Village in South Bend. She formally lived at Argos Garden Court before moving to Trailpoint Village in December 2016. Lambert was born March 13, 1941, to Hobart Kenneth Skelton and Lucille Mae Satterfield (both deceased) in Princeton. She had one brother, Frederick Wayne …read more.

Charlotte Lambert, 76, Argos, passed away, Friday morning, Jan. 12, 2018, in South Bend. She was taken to the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth, where arrangements are incomplete.

John Pogue, 71, Bremen, died at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Elkhart Hospice House, after a year and a half battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Sept. 5, 1946, in Paragould, Ark. to Emmitt and Lucy Pogue. Pogue graduated from Madison Township High School in 1964. On July 23, 1966, he married …read more.

Sandra “Sandy ” D. Bennett, 73, Culver, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. She was born Jan. 10, 1944, in Marshall County, to the late George and Garnet (Enyert) Beauchamp. Sandy married Lawrence “Larry” D. Bennett on Sept. 30, 1961, in Bass Lake; and he survives. She …read more.

Francis L. Schutz, 85, Bremen, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Francis was born Dec. 2, 1932, the son of the late John and Florence (Zieger) Schutz. On July 5, 1958, he married Mary Kamp. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; daughter, Susan Roark, …read more.

Rose P. Bucheck, 97, Bremen, passed away at 11:25 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Rose was born on March 14, 1920, the daughter of Walter and Katie (Kowalczyk) Galka. She is survived by three children, Carolyn Shell, Bremen; Patricia Ortiz, Portage; and Linda Herbst of Green Valley, Ariz. Per …read more.

Sandra D. Bennett, 73, Culver, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home

Lela “Lee” M. Morris, 90, Bremen, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa, surrounded by family. Morris was born on June 25, 1927, to the late Robert and Ethel Woolley. She is survived by three children: Karen Mishler,  Nappanee; Wayne (Barb) Troyer, Bremen; and Gerald (Ruth) Troyer, …read more.

Stanley J. Flora, 55, Argos, died 6:54 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1962, in Elkhart to Charley Delbert and Elsie Fay (Miller) Flora. Surviving are three daughters: Kalyn Flora, Nappanee; Denise Flora and Nicole Flora, both of Nappanee; a sister, Mary Ellen (Levon) Brubacher, Nappanee; a brother, …read more.

Sam Manns, 70, Delong, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Dec. 30, 2017, at his home. Born in Breathitt County, Ky., Dec. 16, 1947, Sam was the treasured son of George and Nancy Watkins Manns. As one of seven of the Manns children, growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers and …read more.

Stanley J. Flora, 55, Argos, died 6:54 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1962,  in Elkhart to Charley Delbert and Elsie Fay (Miller) Flora. Surviving are three daughters, Kalyn Flora, Nappanee, Denise Flora and Nicole Flora, both of Nappanee, a sister, Mary Ellen (Levon) Brubacher, Nappanee, a brother, …read more.

Barbara M. Gardner, 76, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2017, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Gardner was born March 21, 1941, in Plymouth, to Leroy and Margaret (Murgatroyd) White. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1959. On June 12, 1959, she became the bride of Charles A. “Jake” …read more.

  Dale Dodson, 75, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Dodson was born May 9, 1942, in Plymouth to the late George and Olive (Schroeder) Dodson. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1960. After graduation, Dodson enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. …read more.

Mark D. Bishop, “Big Sexy,” 61, died at 7:10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Born in Plymouth, Nov. 8,1956, Bishop was the son of Charles and Mary Jane (Cochran) Bishop. He attended Plymouth High School where he excelled in track and field and shot put. He was also the drummer for a band named “Chance.” …read more.

Dawn A. “MAH” Mann, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka Campus. Friends may visit with the family from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3 p.m.

  Donald A. Gray, 87, Argos, passed away at 7:27 a.m., Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence. On Feb. 26, 1930, Don was born in Plymouth to Alfred and Pearl Books Gray. Don enlisted in the US Army and was honorably discharged. Don and Nettie L. Heckaman married on July 20, 1967, in Rochester. They shared 50 years …read more.

Alfred Ira (Fred “Minnie”) Miner, 84, Bourbon, passed away Dec. 24, 2017 in the very home he was born in, with his family by his side. Miner graduated from Bourbon High School in 1951. After high school he served in the Army, and then came home to farm, raise cattle and horses. On May 4, …read more.

Donald A. Gray, 87, Argos, passed away Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Doris Kirkland, 86, of Culver passed away at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver. On May 7, 1931, Doris Whiddon was born in Covington County, Alabama. She was a treasured daughter of  esse and Emma Lee Pate Whiddon. Growing up she shared her childhood with four sisters. In Columbus, Georgia, Doris …read more.

 Mrs. Jean Dickey peacefully passed in her sleep late in the evening on Thursday Dec. 21, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Jean, who would have been 90 in March, had been living in Plymouth for the last ten years. She was formerly a long-time resident of Marion, having lived north of that city …read more.

Lowell A. Young, 82, Bremen, passed away in Bremen Hospital at 3:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. He had been a resident at Signature Healthcare in Bremen since September 2016. He was born to Clarence and Gertrude Young in Kosciusko County Feb. 3, 1935. Young had many jobs in his lifetime as a farmer, factory …read more.

Doris Kirkland, 86, Culver, passed away at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver. On May 7, 1931, Kirkland was born in Covington County, Ala. to Jesse and Emma Lee Pate Whiddon. Doris and Robert B. Kirkland Jr. were married April 17, 1948 in Columbus, Ga. They shared 65 years of …read more.

Betty M. May, 84, Mishawaka, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully in the Golden Living Center Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. May was born on March 9, 1933 in Lexington, Ky. to Howard and Frances (Chiplay) Dulin. On April 9, 1949, May became the bride of William T. “Bill” May; they enjoyed 59 years of marriage …read more.

Patrick Jeffirs, 68, South Bend and formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at his residence. He was born Nov. 4, 1949 in Plymouth, to the late Ralph J. and Irene A. (Kennedy) Jeffirs. While living in Plymouth, Pat was involved in the Marshall-Starke Development Center. After moving to South Bend, he was …read more.

Doris Kirkland, 86, Culver, passed away at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor of Culver. On May 7, 1931, Doris was born in Covington County, Ala. to Jesse and Emma Lee Pate Whiddon. Doris and Robert B. Kirkland Jr. were married on April 17, 1948 in Columbus, Georgia. They shared 65 years of …read more.

Alice Annette Calais, 87, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Alice was born on Aug. 27, 1930 in Chicago, Ill. to Sigwald L. and Edith A. (Larson) Calais. Alice was a graduate of West High School class of 1947. Alice lived in Donaldson for many years …read more.

Patrick Jeffirs, 68, South Bend and formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Carol E. (Blue) Young, 87, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living in Plymouth. Carol was born on Jan. 31, 1930 in Marshall County to Burl and Lois (Price) Becknell.  Carol married Myron Lee Blue, he preceded her in passing on Dec. 14, 1985. Carol was blessed …read more.

Joyce Elaine (Mullins) Wright, 67, Argos, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Dec. 12, 2017, at her residence in Argos, where she had been in declining health. Joyce was born on Dec. 30, 1949 in Rochester, to John Mullins and Margaret (Lindley) Mullins. She had lived in the Argos community since 1968, coming from Etna Green, …read more.

James Allen Amsden, 80, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Dec. 10, 2017, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. He was born Sept. 16,1937 in Goshen to Carl Amsden Sr. and Etta Marie Metzger Amsden where he lived most of his life. James married Julia Hartzell Amsden July 22, 1961, she passed away, June 30, 2016. He …read more.

Barbie S. Warner, 70, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth. Barbie was born the daughter of Hargis and Annie (Owens) Miller on Nov. 6, 1947 in Royalton, Ky. On July 6, 1996 Barbie became the bride of Paul Warner he preceded …read more.

Ellen Sue “Susie” (McCoige) Denney, 72 formerly of Argos, died at 12:47 p.m., Dec. 10, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Delia Anne Keene, 91, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Life Care Center, Rochester. On June 18, 1926, Delia was born in Barron, Wisc. to Edwin Clark and Pearl Evangeline Edwards Hall. Delia and  Glen Keene were married July 25, 1944 at the First Christian Church of Rochester. They shared  46 years of …read more.

Mary Lou Price was born in Donaldson to Floyd and Mary Clark. She was the youngest child and only girl growing up with three older brothers. You can imagine the teasing she got. But boy oh by, if anyone else did the teasing they were right there to protect her. She was known for her …read more.

Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Hiss, 85, Donaldson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center. Peggy was born on June 8, 1932 in South Bend to Walter B. and Evelyn J. (Haines) Barrett. She loved gardening, her flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and many indoor plants. Her greatest joy was spending …read more.

Glenn R. Smith, 71, Tippecanoe, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Catherine Kasper Life Care, Donaldson. Glenn was born Sept. 5, 1946 the son of Royce W. Smith and Catherine P. Smith in Muncie. He and his wife attended Grace Fellowship Church in Tippecanoe. Glenn retired from NISCO of Bremen as a supervisor. On …read more.