Francis A. Rans, 87, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 11 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Francis was born on April 13, 1930 in Knox to the late John and Nellie (Miller) Rans. On April 21, 1956, he married Kay Svidensky. She passed …read more.

Dale A. Holderman, 72, of Lake of the Woods, passed away peacefully in his home at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2017. Dale was born in Bremen on July 7, 1945 to Carl E. and Alice (Schroeder) Holderman. He graduated with the class of 1963 from LaPaz High School. He married the former Marie …read more.

Archie E. Parker, 86, passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Monday December 4, 2017 in his home. Born in Hopkins County, Kentucky on July 13, 1931, Archie was the son of Charlie and Agnes (Oakley) Parker. He graduated from Hansen High School. Archie served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict until this Honorable …read more.

Shirley Wilson Barrineau Hirstein, 87, was born on March 16, 1930 to Claude Wilson and Lorree Wilson Askew in Oneco, Fla. On April 23, 1946, she married Mose Barrineau, who died in 1981. They had two children. In 1982, Shirley married Roy Hirstein, who died in 1991. Shirley worked as a professional singer as a …read more.

Archie E. Parker, 86, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at his home. He was taken to the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan, Plymouth where arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Helen Louise Shields, 99, Wakarusa, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:50 a.m., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Helen was born on Nov. 17, 1918, the daughter of Walter and Grace (Strong) Miller.  On Aug. 5, 1939, she married Charles W. Shields. He passed away on May 9, 1998. She …read more.

Thomas S. Williams, 68, Plymouth, Ind., formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at 2:30 a.m. in Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, Fla. He was born March 11, 1949 in Decatur, Ill., to Elwood & Evelyn (Wine) Williams.  He was a small business owner and administrator at several local Moose Lodges.  Tom …read more.

Ruth Elizabeth Ringer, age 93, of Plymouth, Ind. passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. Ruth worked for Wirecraft in Lakeville for six years and for Avon Cosmetics for 15 years. She was a beloved homemaker. Ruth was born Feb. 26, 1924 in Lakeville, Ind. to John and Ethel (Judd) …read more.

Phillip R. Milliser, Sr., 80, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at his home. Phillip was born on March 31, 1937 in Plymouth to Clifford E. and Bertha (Sutherlin) Milliser. On Sept. 23, 1957 he married the former Judith K. Bowen, she preceded him in passing on May 4, 2004. Phillip worked for …read more.

Gregory Lee Pike, 59, Bremen passed away at 8:57 am, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 in his home. Greg was born on April 5, 1958, the son of the late Forrest “Dale” and Rosemary (Shafer) Pike. He is survived by two daughters, Lindsey (Caleb) Andrews of Plymouth and Brooke (Eddie) Rodriguez of Bremen; and eight grandchildren, …read more.

Luella Powell, 80, Plymouth, passed away on Nov. 27, 2017 in the IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Luella was born on March 29, 1937 in Starke County to Arthur and Helen (Hazen) Hundt. Luella worked for Universal Bearing in Bremen in the final inspection department. She has been a resident of Marshall County most her …read more.

  Brandie Tomblin, 33, passed away in the early morning of Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at her home on Beerenbrook in Plymouth. She was born on May 27, 1984 in Plymouth to Jonathan and Barbara Tomblin, and was preceded in death by her father on Nov. 8, 2009. Surviving is her mother, Barbara Tomblin (Vince …read more.

Thomas Ronald Fisher, 85, passed away peacefully at 8:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson where he had made his home for the past year. Tom was born the son of Thomas Glenn and Esther Cecilia (Eich) Fisher in Plymouth on Nov. 12, 1932. He graduated from St. …read more.

Ethel Louise (Menzie) Coplen, 90, Plymouth, died at 12:59 p.m. Nov. 27, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, following a very brief illness. On May 22, 1927 in Knox, she was born to Elmer A. Menzie and Goldie (Mason) Menzie. She had been part of the Argos community since 1935 when her …read more.

Gloria G. Binion, 71, Argos, passed away on Nov. 22, 2017, at St Joseph Health System, Plymouth. Gloria was born to Dale and Alice (Good) Osborn on Feb. 15, 1946 in South Bend. She was a graduate of Culver High School and went on to earn an Associate Degree. She was married to Glenn Binion …read more.

Ethel L. (Menzie) Coplen, 90, Plymouth, died at 12:59 p.m., Nov. 27, 2017, at St Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jordan Riley Kurtz, 12, of Plymouth, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis after a brain aneurysm. He was born March 7, 2005 in Plymouth to Chris Lamar and Amy (Slabaugh) Kurtz. Jordan’s parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are his parents, Chris and Amy; sisters, Amanda …read more.

Lulla Bell Huffer, 83, Bremen, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 in her home surrounded by family. Lulla was born in Porter County to the union of Lawrence and Bertha (Moore) Heltzel. She lived most of her life in Bremen. She married Ronald “Tex” Huffer in June of 1962. He passed away …read more.

Alejandro Roman Alvarado, 19, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 in his home. Alejandro was born on April 8, 1998, the son of Jose Roman and Adrienne (Preston) Alvarado. Alejandro was a 2016 graduate of Bremen High School. He briefly played soccer and football, but wrestling was his passion. Alejandro also had …read more.

James M. Heiman, 61, Argos, died at 6:48 p.m., Nov. 19, 2017, at his residence where he had been in declining health for the past 15 years. On July 20, 1956 in Jacksonville, Fla. he was born to Ernest U. Heiman and Florence E. (White) Heiman. He moved to Indiana when he was 11 years …read more.

Ronald Alvin King II, 40, of Plymouth, passed away on Nov. 14, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Ron was born to Ronald and Nettie (Salary) King Sr. on Oct. 18, 1977 in Plymouth. He graduated from Culver High School and went on to get some college credits.  He was a manager for GNC. Ron …read more.

L. Michael Emenaker, 67, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at his home of natural causes on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Born in Plymouth on July 26, 1950, Mike was the son of Louis J. and Lucille T. (Veclotch) Emenaker. Mike graduated from Plymouth High School in 1968 where he was …read more.

James M. Heiman, 61, Argos, died at 6:48 p.m., Nov. 19, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements for James are pending at this time at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home

Betty J. Paledino, 86, resident of Plymouth since 1977, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 27, 1931, Betty was the daughter of Herbert N. and Elna A. (Carlson) Johnson. Betty graduated in 1949 from Chicago High School. On June …read more.

Janice Y. Reese, 86, Bremen, passed away at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Janice was born on May 1, 1931, the daughter of Waldo and Pauline (Tyler) Marshall. On July 4, 1947, she married Robert Reese. He passed away on March 16, 2007. Janice is survived by three …read more.

Anthony E. “Tony” Gunterman, Jr., died at home on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Tony was born April 26, 1942 in Plymouth to Anthony E. Gunterman, Sr. and Laurene J. (Gilbert) who predeceased him. After graduation from Bremen High School in 1960, Tony joined the United States Air Force where he served …read more.

Jerry Knepper, 81, Plymouth, died on Nov. 12, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. Jerry was born in Burr Oak of March 27, 1936 to the late Maro and Opal (Thornburg) Knepper. On May 2, 1964 he married Anna Chidalek who preceded him in death. He later married Wilda Burt on December 30, 2012. Jerry was …read more.

James Richard Zehner, 85, Monterey, passed away on Nov. 11, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Jim was born on May 8, 1932 in Pulaski County to August and Anna (Shorter) Zehner.  He attended St. Anne Catholic School and then Monterey High School, graduating from there in 1950. After graduation, Jim went to work …read more.

Cheryl M. Himes, 70, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in the Hospice House in South Bend with her loving family by her side. Cheryl was born on May 10, 1947 in Bremen to Richard and Alyette (Dumarshe) Bowen. On July 18, 1964 Cheryl married the love of her life, John L. …read more.

Julia A. Hatfield, 96, Plymouth, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Saturday morning at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Julia was born in Plymouth on Feb. 4 to Harry Orville and Grace Alma (Stockman) Wright. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1939. On June 8, 1940, in Plymouth, she married Harvey Junior …read more.

Evelyn J Dearth, 90, Culver, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Evelyn was was born on April 27, 1927 in Oak Park, Ill., one of four children born to Luther and Lula Mae (Holmes) Shepherd. After graduating from Harper High School she fell in love and married George …read more.

Warren John Longstreth, 91, Argos, died at 5:39 a.m., Nov. 9, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, where he had been in declining health. On Sept. 7, 1926 in Mansfield, Ill. he was born to Warren H. Longstreth and Pearl (Kennedy) Longstreth. He had spent most of his life in the Argos Community moving there in …read more.

Thomas J. Heet, 73, Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Thomas was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Plymouth, to Henry Francis and Alvina W. (Schroeder) Heet. On Sept. 3, 1966, Thomas married the former Jayne Lehman in a beautiful ceremony in the St. Michael …read more.

Marjorie A. DeMien, 93, passed away at her residence, in the loving care of her family and the Center for Hospice Care, at 5:10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Born in Plymouth, on Oct. 28, 1924, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Martin) Heyde. She graduated from LaPaz High School in 1942. On Christmas Day, …read more.

June Ann Stein, 93, of Plymouth passed away on Wednesday afternoon Nov. 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born in Sheboygan, Wis., and was formerly of Mishawaka, Ind. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ellen (Michael) Rogers of Austin, Texas and one son, Joseph (Cynthia) Stein of Greencastle, Ind. Also surviving are …read more.

Bobbie (Roberta Smith) Huff, 82, passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 31, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. She was born Sept. 6, 1935 in Harvey, Ill. to the late Carl B. and Bertha (McQueen) Small and lived most her life in Marshall County. Bobbie graduated from West High School …read more.

Helen M. Louk, 84, of Culver passed away on October 25, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Plymouth, Indiana. Helen was born on April 13, 1933, in South Bend, IN, 1 of 3 children born to Andy and Lula (Overmyer) Coldwater. After graduating from Riley High School, Helen fell in love and married Russell J. …read more.

Carl William “ Bill” Miller II was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. Carl William Miller was born in Wabash on August 28, 1947. He was the treasured son of Carl. W. and Helen Marie DuBois Miller. Growing up, he shared his childhood …read more.

Jose A. Salazar, 57, Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in his home with his loving family by his side. Jose was born on Oct. 1, 1960 in Mexico to Jazinto Salazar and Maria Varas. Jose enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, he had a close relationship especially the little children. …read more.

Marion A. Schipplock, 90, passed away of natural causes, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at her residence. Marion was born Aug. 22, 1927 in Starke County to the late Arthur and Marie (Brueggeman) Schipplock. She graduated from Argos High School in 1946. Marion was a member of the Old Time Religion Tabernacle and the Ironwood United …read more.

Jesse Harold Keith, Jr., 90, Bremen, passed away at 8:45 a.m., Oct. 23, 2017 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Jesse was born on May 19, 1927 in South Bend to the late Jesse H. and Antoinette (Geleide) Keith. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgeann; seven children, Janet (Robert) Laffey, Kathie (Bruce) Seal, …read more.

Mabel A. Kirkpatrick, 102, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. She was currently a resident at Millers Merry Manor of Culver. Mabel was born April 16, 1915 to Hermann and Elizabeth Broeker, who have preceded her in death. On Oct. 30, 1948 she married Wesley Kirkpatrick of Deckerville, Mich. He also preceded her in death. Mabel had …read more.

Jan Bunge, 90, passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 in Bremen. Jan was born June 11, 1927 to Everett A. and Hallie (Kratzer) Shockley in Kokomo. She grew up on a farm during the Great Depression but had only ha ppy stories of family and faith. After graduating from Kokomo High School, she attended …read more.

Marion Anna Schipplock, 90, Plymouth resident, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in South Bend. Arrangements are incomplete at this time

Dorothy J. Bollinger, 87, Bremen died Oct. 17, 2017. She was born April 17, 1930, the daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Lemler) Grise, of Lake of the Woods, with one sister, Marian Jean Anderson of Bremen, all deceased. She is survived by: daughter, Lou Ann Neldon of South Bend, and her children, David of South …read more.

Mildred Marie Goff, 83, Lakeville, formerly of Bremen, died 1:13 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at Mary B Home, Lakeville. She was born Feb. 11, 1934 in Bremen to Ernest O. & Helen I. (Ranstead) Weber. She married Marvin Dean Goff on June 14, 1953 and he died April 16, 1983. Surviving are a daughter, …read more.

Larry G. Lemert Jr., 62, passed away unexpectedly in his home with his family near at 9:27 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Lifetime Marshall County resident, Larry Jr. was born in Plymouth on Jan. 15, 1955 to Larry G. Sr. and Wanda L. (Magnuson) Lemert. He grew up in LaPaz and graduated from LaVille …read more.

Sarah S. Reichert, 75, Bourbon passed away Oct. 16, 2017, at home. Sarah was born June 1, 1942, in Huntington to Kenneth Pouless Wright and Genevra Kelley. She was a 1960 graduate of Nappanee High School, and a graduate of the first dental hygienist class at IUSB, “part of the magnificent 7”. She has been a resident …read more.

Martha A. Sarber, 88, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Oct. 12, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth Campus. Martha was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Olney, Ill. to Forrest Parr and Dorothy Inyart Parr. She was a 1947 graduate of Davison High School, Davison, Mich. …read more.

Marlena Kay Dube, 79, daughter of Ernest and Frieda Leeper of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at the Hospice House of South Bend. Marlena left to be with her husband, Lorne, who preceded her in death in the year 1998. Marlena left to cherish her memory two children; Debra …read more.

Glen R. Martin, 90, Plymouth, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth Campus with his lov ing family by his side. Glen was born on May 2, 1927 in Plymouth to Frank S. and Freda (Zartman) Martin. Glen was a self-employed in the pest control business for many years. …read more.

John Alan Smith, 66, of Bremen, passed away in his home on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. John was born on Sept. 24, 1951, the son of the late Jasper “Jack” L. and Velma (Creakbaum) Smith. On Aug. 26, 1972, he married Natalie Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Natalie; four …read more.

Danial J. Osborn, 20, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. Danial was born on Sept. 19, 1997 in Plymouth to Angelia L. Poor and Joseph Osborn. “Danial never met a stranger in his life.” Danial was a senior at The Crossroads. He attended the First Church …read more.

Fred L. Benner Jr., 74, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning Oct. 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Mishawaka Campus. Fred was born Aug. 18, 1943 in Bethlehem, Penn., to the late Frederick L. and Catherine (Dalhanousky) Benner Sr. He graduated from Palisades High School in Bucks …read more.

Evy J. Wenino, 82, Plymouth, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in her residence. She was born on Dec. 21, 1934, in South Bend, to the late Lawrence L. and Mildred (Richardson) Kuskye. On Nov. 20, 1955 in the Plymouth Trinity United Methodist Church, she married Bill V. Wenino; and …read more.

Malinda Faye Rae, 49, of W. Marshall St., Argos, Ind., died on Oct. 5, 2017 at 7:32 a.m. at her residence where she had been in declining health. On October 5, 1968 in Mountain View, Calif., she was born to Gary G. Rae and Linda L. (Watts) Rae and had lived in the Argos community …read more.

Demaris “Dee” Hochstetler, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at Elkhart Hospice House after a brief illness.  She was born May 24, 1939 in Argos to Lloyd and Ruth (Bodey) Reed. Dee was a 1957 graduate of Argos High School and graduated in 1962 from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing …read more.

Rebecca Lea Geib Tosch, 42, Plymouth, passed away at 10:49 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Becky was born on Jan. 29, 1975, the daughter of Tony and Dorothy (Willison) Geib. On April 6, 2016, she married Lawrence Tosch. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry; son, Andrew …read more.

Sister Agatha Niebrugge (Zita Therese), PHJC passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Sister Agatha was born in Effingham, Ill. to Anthony and Anna (Aulenbrock) Niebrugge who preceded her in death along with her siblings Paul, Lawrence (Dorothy), Alphonse, Martha Muehlenfeld (Joe), Johanna Spracklin (Bernard), Ambrose (Dorothy), Father …read more.

Christopher Lynn Howard, 48, Argos, died at 4:28 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at his residence. He had been in declining health the past couple of years. He was born on June 28, 1969 in Plymouth, to Lloyd D. Howard and Phyllis (Hensley) Howard and had lived all of his life in Marshall County, Indiana. …read more.

Malinda Faye Rae, 49, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m., Oct. 5, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are pending.

Dorothy E. (Polk) Thurin, 93, Plymouth, and formerly of the Culver Community died at 9:20 p.m., Oct. 5, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health. She was born on Aug. 10, 1924 in Pittsburg, Penn. to John Polk and Rose (Wesolek) Polk. She had lived in the Culver community …read more.

Rev. Earl D. Zeltwanger, 90, Bremen, went to be with the Lord at 11:55 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Earl was born on Aug. 30, 1927, one of five children born to Carl and Wilhelmina (Laidig) Zeltwanger. On June 8, 1952, in Elgin, Ill., he married Marge Haas. He is survived by his loving wife …read more.

Paul J. Christiansen, 90, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Paul was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Bourbon, to the late Paul P. and Anna (Hansen) Christiansen. He attended schools in Bourbon and Etna Green, but graduated from Argos High School in 1944. He went on …read more.

Philip L. “Phil” Beatty, 79, passed away Friday, Sept. 29, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.

Shirley I. Woosley, 83, passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth where she has made her home for the past four years. She was born Feb. 7, 1934, in Palatine, Ill., the daughter of Edward R. and Rose (Spoerl) Petersen. Shirley received her education at Proviso East …read more.

Martha Jane Shively, 75, formerly of Tuxedo Drive in Plymouth, passed away on Saturday evening, Sept. 16, 2017, at her residence in Muncie. Martha was born on March 26, 1942, in Rochester, to Von and Betty (McWhinney) Anderson. She attended Warsaw schools and graduated in 1960. She then attended Ball State University graduating in 1964 …read more.

“Then little children were being brought to Him in order that He might lay His hands on them and pray.  The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of …read more.

Lester G. Sellers, 79, Bourbon, passed away Sept. 22, 2017, at home as a result of a fatal farm accident. Lester was born the son of Henry Ward and Dorothy Hall Sellers, Dec. 26, 1937, in Marshall County. He has been a life long resident of Bourbon. He married Gail Simmers on December 13, 1958; …read more.

Richard Allen Kuhn, 76, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in his home, surrounded by family. Richard was born on April 26, 1941, the son of Lester and Nellie (Young) Kuhn. On Sept. 5, 1971, he married Diana Rohrer. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana of 46 years; …read more.

Helen C. Pritsch, 90, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in the Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home. Helen was born on March 12, 1927 in Plymouth to Clarence W. and Carrie L. (Triplet) Myers. On Jan. 24, 1976 Helen became the bride of James D. Pritsch. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending …read more.

Dustin Eric Hatfield, 37, Salem, and formerly of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. He was born Oct. 11, 1979 in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1999. On Jan. 9, 2010 he married Patricia Hatfield, who survives. He is also survived by his father figure Mike …read more.

James W. Denny, 82, of Culver, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in the comfort of his home. On Feb. 21, 1935, James William Denny was born in Delong.   He was a treasured son of Joseph Walter and Daisy Mae Miller Denny. Following high school patriotism beckoned.  Jim answered the call by enlisting with the United …read more.

Rhonda J. Rouch, 59, Plymouth passed away peacefully at 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Rhonda was born on Dec. 28, 1957, in the Naval hospital in Portsmouth, Va. to Jud and Betty (Bottorff) Rouch. Rhonda has been a resident of the Plymouth area for the past ten …read more.

Ruth Ann Huff, 79, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 of natural causes in her home. Ruth Ann was born in Connellsville, Penn., Aug. 29, 1938, the daughter of Warren and Beulah (Anderson) Breakiron. On Oct. 3, 1954, in Connellsville, Ruth Ann and Cecil R. Huff were married; he preceded her in death …read more.

James William Denny, 82, Culver, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at his residence. On Feb. 21, 1935, Jim was born in Delong to Joseph Walter and Daisy Mae Miller Denny. Jim and Grace Ann Hettinger were married in Leiters Ford on Feb. 14, 1955. Sadly she passed away on Jan. 5, 2010. Jim will be …read more.

James Denny, 82, Culver, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Marvin Lee Snyder, 81, Argos, died at 1:07 p.m., Sept. 18, 2017, at the South Bend Hospice House, South Bend. Marvin had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On March 5, 1936 in Kewanna, he was born to Alpheus “Al” Snyder and Mary Fern (Pasco) Snyder. Marvin lived most of his …read more.

Willis L. Hunnicutt, 87, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Willis was born Aug. 29, 1930 in Muncie, to the late Charlie N. and Florence G. (Musselman) Hunnicutt. On April 2, 1955 in Muncie, he married Freda M. Bailey; and she survives. He graduated …read more.

Dona Darling was born Aug. 17, 1923, in New Carlisle, Ohio. Her parents were Isaac and Ella (Heher) Studebaker. She was the next to youngest of seven children and also the last to survive. She attended grade and high school at North Manchester, graduating from Chester Township School in 1941. She loved to roller skate. …read more.

Mary Priscilla (Powell) Burkett, 95 formerly of Argos, and currently of Rushville, died Sept. 12, 2017 at Our Hospice in Columbus, due to failing health. She was born Nov. 9, 1921 to Loda (Dowds) and Glen Powell in Macy. Priscilla graduated from Macy High School with the class of 1939 and Indianapolis City Hospital school …read more.

Merlie Treva Sechrist, 95, died on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, to be with her husband John, who preceded her in death. Merlie was born on March 10, 1922, the daughter of John and Luella (Culp) Wise. She was married on June 21, 1977 in Bremen Missionary Church and he passed away on Dec. 13, 2003. …read more.

Mary Priscilla (Powell) Burkett, 95, formerly Argos and currently of Rushville, died on Sept. 12, 2017 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Peggy Kring, 79, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Peg was born Sept. 23, 1937, in Plymouth to the late Stewart and Vera (Smith) Pomery. She graduated from Argos High School in 1955. On June 15, 1956 in Argos, Peg married Richard C. Kring. The couple shared sixty loving …read more.

Marilyn Sue (Grubbs) Welborn, 83, formerly of Argos, had lived the past three years at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, died at 9:20 a.m., Sept. 9, 2017, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, where she had been in declining health. While a resident at Catherine Kasper Home she was very fond of the …read more.

Aloysius “Al” Wojcik, age 84, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. Al was born on June 6, 1933 in Plymouth, Ind. at his family home to George F. and Mary (Skalka) Wojcik. On Feb. 9, 1963 Al married the former Rita Falkowski in a ceremony …read more.

Cecil V. Warner, 97 of Argos, Ind., died on Sept. 7, 2017 at 9:20 a.m. following a brief illness. On Feb. 7, 1920 in Argos, Ind., he was born to Robert Dewey Warner and Harriett (Bender) Warner and had lived all his life in the Argos community. On October 6, 1946 in Argos, Ind. at …read more.

James “Pete” Wickey, age 91, a resident of Plymouth, Ind. passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2017 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Pete was born in LaPorte, Indiana on Nov. 9, 1925 to Peter Wickey and Grace Deveny Wickey. Pete entered into a loving marriage with Rosalie Short on June 9, 1972. She …read more.

Savannah Rae Miller, 8, special needs daughter of Vancen and Melanie (Hostetler) Miller of Bourbon, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 6 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 2008 in Bourbon. Savannah attended Argos Elementary School. She was loved by her siblings and enjoyed interacting with other children. …read more.

Katheryn M. Hatten, 92, South Bend, formerly of Culver, passed away on Sept. 2, 2017, in South Bend. Katheryn was born on Dec. 22, 1924 in rural Green Township in Marshall County, one of five children born to L. J. and Mildred E. (Quivey) Gibbons. After graduating from Richland Center High School in 1942, she …read more.

Patricia S. Henning, 90, Donaldson, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus, Plymouth. She was born on Aug. 24, 1927 in Elwood. She grew up in the home of her grandparents, Robert and Blanche Hansberry in Clear Springs. She attended Shortridge High School …read more.

Savannah Rae Miller, 8, special needs daughter of Vancen and Melanie (Hostetler) Miller of Bourbon, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 2008 in Bourbon. Savannah attended Argos Elementary School. She was loved by her siblings and enjoyed interacting with other children. Surviving are …read more.

Earl E. Manges, 93, Wakarusa, formerly of Bremen, died 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born March 19, 1924 in Bremen to Garrie E. & Amelia G. (Berger). He married Virginia A. (Lantz) Manges on July 31, 1949 at the former Wakarusa First Christian Church. Surviving are his …read more.

Jennifer Louise Hoff, 73, Argos, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born in Louisville, Ky. on March 7, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Becker) Linn. Jennifer graduated from Bourbon High School in 1962. On Sept. 16, 1965 in Bourbon, she married Joe D. Hoff; he …read more.

Steven Roy Muffley, 71, Bremen, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Mishawaka on June 21, 1946, the son of Roy and Ivadell (Pletcher) Muffley. In 1965, Steve married Sandra Huff in Lakeville. He was previously employed …read more.

Vonetta “Bonnie” Keller, 85, Argos, passed away after a brief illness, at 11:55 a.m., Aug. 25, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Bonnie was born the daughter of Von Andrews and Hazel Sharp Andrews, Feb. 25, 1932 at Bourbon (Marshall Co.). As a life long resident and a graduate of Green Township School, …read more.

Annavieve R. “Ann” Harman, 78, passed away Friday evening, Aug. 25, 2017 in Indiana University – Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after enduring two months of complications from surgery. Ann was born the daughter of John C. and Vicie L. (Hughes) Talbutt on March 4, 1939 in Buffalo. She graduated with the 1957 Class of Buffalo High …read more.

Thomas E. Schneider, 70, a rural resident of Plymouth since 1968 coming from Chicago, passed away at his home of natural causes. Tom was born in Chicago on May 19, 1947, the son of Edward R. and Helen M. (Kizior) Schneider. He was baptized into the Roman Catholic Faith and in Plymouth, attended St. Michael …read more.

Naomi E. Stewart, 87, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, in the Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born the daughter of Arch and Florence (Drake) Egnor on Aug. 16, 1930 in Morgan, W. Va. There she received her education. On Aug. 16, 1946 in Chelen, W. Va., she became the bride of Eugene M. …read more.

William Joseph King Sr., 48, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in his residence. Bill was born Dec. 3, 1968 in South Bend, to Earl Leroy and Alinda (Brascher) King. On Nov. 5, 1988 in Churubusco, he married Linda Marie Makowski; and she survives. After Bill completed his high school education, he worked …read more.