Laura Louise (Barcus) Stiles, 79, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka. Born on Jan. 19, 1938 in Plymouth, Laura was the daughter of Charles H. and Evalena (Howard) Barcus. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. In Plymouth on Oct. 21, 1967, Laura married …read more.

Thomas E. Schneider, 70, Plymouth passed away at his residence of natural causes Friday, Aug. 18. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Stanley Dean Farrer, 89, Bremen, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 in IU Goshen Hospital. Dean was born on Jan. 27, 1928 in Bremen to Tom and Minnie (Stillson) Farrer, Sr. On Aug. 14, 1948 in Plymouth, married the former Lois Aukerman. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, …read more.

Todd Charles Cook, 63, a former Plymouth resident, passed away unexpectedly at his Bremen home on Monday evening, Aug. 14, 2017. Todd was the eldest son of Charles F. and Barbara Marie (Walmer) Cook. He was born in Plymouth on March 13, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Plymouth High School and then attended …read more.

Todd Charles Cook, 63, a former Plymouth resident, passed away unexpectedly at his Bremen home on Monday evening. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Howard Leon Tyner, 93, Wabash, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born March 15, 1924 on his parents’ farm in Wabash County. He was the youngest of four children born to Clark and Pearl Tyner. Howard was married to his wife of 48 years, Delight Suddarth Tyner, …read more.

Maria B. Mendoza, 83, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday night, Aug. 10, 2017 in her residence. Maria was born on Dec. 27, 1933 in San Bartolo Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Fransico Rivera and Socorro Velasques. In 1950 Maria married Jesus M. Mendoza; and he survives. Maria was a …read more.

Arthur G. Winkle, 85 a resident of Bourbon passed away at 2:02 p.m., Aug. 8, 2017, in Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Art was born Dec. 5, 1931 in Goshen to Forrest and Geneva Winkle. He is survived by his wife Sue (Lemler) Winkle and his daughter April Winkle. His grandchildren Dan (Crystal) Winkle and …read more.

Norman Patrick “Pat” Keller, 82, Culver, died Wednesday, Aug 9, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, surrounded by his loved ones. Pat was born March 17, 1935 in Culver, to the late Lloyd and Alice (Watson) Keller. In June 1968, he joined lives and adventures with Marilyn Hudkins and together they raised two children and …read more.

Jeri D. Gurtner, 75 years old, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at his home while surrounded by his family.  Jeri was born Sept. 13, 1941 in Wabash to the late Guilford and Pauline (Landis) Gurtner. He has been a lifelong resident of Bremen.  On Dec. 23, 1961 in Bremen, Jeri and …read more.

Maria B. Mendoza, 83, Plymouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday night, Aug. 10, 2017 in her residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Aug. 18 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 612 N. Walnut Street, Plymouth. Mass will follow at 7 p.m. in the church …read more.

Jessica A. Mendoza, 39, Somerset, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Sept. 15, 1977 in Wabash County to Ramiro (Sheila) Mendoza of Elkhart, and Mrs. Connie (Christman) Crabtree (Steve) of Somerset. Along with her parents, she is survived by Doug Adams, her closest confidant, counselor …read more.

Gerald Dale “Casey” Wise, 88, Bremen, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Casey was born on June 30, 1929, the son of Robert and Bernita (Hepler) Wise. In 1947, he married the love of his life, Ruth Kuntz, and they just celebrated 70 years of marriage. …read more.

Jerry L. Fink, 59, Tippecanoe, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Jerry was born on June 9, 1958 in Goshen to Milton and Kitty (Dills) Fink. He was a graduate of Northwood High School and worked for over 36 years at Biomet-Zimmer in knee moldings. …read more.

Norma Geraldean (Ward) Beatty, 89, Plymouth passed away peacefully of natural causes Sunday evening Aug. 6, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will immediately follow in the funeral home at 1 p.m under the direction of …read more.

Lula M. Guericke, Bremen, passed away at 5:50 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lula was born on Feb. 21, 1929, the daughter of Calvin and Desi (Mae) Johnson, in Poplarville, Miss. She is preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Dale Logan and Wayne Logan. Lula is survived by …read more.

Jack James Racolta, 81, of Bourbon passed away, Aug. 4, 2017 in Morning View Nursing Home of South Bend. Jack was born the son of Joseph and Mary Racolta at Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 29, 1935. He was a resident of Bourbon since Dec. of 1973. Jack retired in 1997 from Fairmont Homes of Nappanee …read more.

John W. Ringle, 65, Bremen, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at his residence. John was born on Sept. 12, 1951, the son of Robert O. and Marian J. (Lehman) Ringle. He is survived by son, Matt Ringle of Bremen; mother, Marian J. Ringle of Bremen. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert …read more.

Betty Jane Wilcox, 91, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Betty was born on June 2, 1926 in South Bend to Marion and Bessie (Henderson) Clay. Betty became the bride of Russell E. Wilcox on Aug. 11, 1942; he preceded her in passing on June 2, …read more.

Eugene L. O’Hara, 88, Plymouth and formerly of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at his home. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Channing Eugene Mitzell passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 1. Born in York County, Penn. to the Reverend Charles and Kathryn Mitzell on May 28, 1928, Channing chose to be an educator and earned a BA at Dickinson College and an MA at Western Maryland. He moved his young family to Culver in …read more.

Robert Larue Densmore, 83, Pierceton, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Bob was born on Nov. 12, 1933, the son of Myron and Alma (Allen) Densmore. Bob graduated from Monterey High School in 1951. He proudly served his country in the …read more.

John Joseph “Joe” Rex, Argos, died on July 28, at 7:38 a.m. at St. Joseph Health Care Center, Plymouth, following a five  week illness. Joe was born on Aug. 19, 1956 in South Bend, to Joe H. Rex and Mary Lou (Elliott) Rex and had lived all of his life in the Argos community. On …read more.

Debra L. Smith, 58, Culver, passed away at home on July 23, 2017. Deb was born on March 26, 1959 in South Bend, one of three children born to the William R. and Nancy (Morrison) Kersey. Debbie was a 1977 graduate of Culver Comm. High School.  She fell in love and married Hobart Smith on …read more.

Barbara Sue Crothers, 80, Bremen passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Bremen Hospital. She was born on Nov. 29, 1936 to Richard and Veloice (Mitchell) Whitsel in Bremen. Barbara graduated from Bremen High School and was a lifelong resident of Bremen. She was also artistic, and loved to paint. Barbara was a loving mother …read more.

Cal Ray Hackworth, 79, Lake Wales, Fla. passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Ivyton, Ky. to the late William and Eary (Jackson) Hackworth and he has been a resident of this area since 2001 moving here from Indiana. He was a …read more.

Donald Everett Metzger passed away at Miller’s in Culver on July 22, 2017 at the age of 99 years and eight months. He was born in Syracuse on Nov. 9, 1917, the son of David W. and Ella Pha (Woods) Metzger. The family later moved to Goshen and a sister, Mary was born. Don started …read more.

Clella Martin, 91, Warsaw, formerly of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 2:48 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Seasons Home Care, where she was residing. She was born on May 1, 1926 in Tropic, Utah, to Thomas Edward and Iva Jane (Smith) McClellan. On Dec. 19, 1945, she married Dale N. Martin. He passed away …read more.

M. “Jerry” Buchman, 89, Culver since 1995, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Jerry was born Sept. 27, 1927 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Daniel and Mary (Porodzynski) Buchman. He graduated from Fenger High School in 1946. He then went on to serve in the United States …read more.

Phyllis June Sheline, 89, Goshen, died 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen. She and her twin sister were born at home August 2, 1927 in LaGrange County to Edward and Rhea LeCount.  She attended Honeyville and Millersburg schools.  On June 27, 1948, Phyllis married Gordon Sheline Jr. She is survived by her …read more.

Richard A. “Rich” Wilson, 77, Plymouth, passed away after a short term illness with his family by his bedside at 5:38 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017. Rich was born in his folk’s simple family home on March 5, 1940 the son of Albin W. and Edythe L. (Smith) Wilson. He graduated from West High …read more.

Little Mister Alexander Thomas Beam, Argos, died at 1:15 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Alexander Thomas was the precious son of Ryan and Katelyn Treesh Beam. God’s blessings have been bestowed on Alexander Thomas, weighing in at 5 pounds and 15 ounces. He was 19 inches in length and  was crowned with …read more.

Luther Manuel, 77, Tippecanoe, passed away at 4:10 a.m. at Millers Merry Manor in Columbia City. He was born on July 30, 1939 in Salyersville, Ky. to Ford & Dorothy (England) Manuel. He moved to Kosciusko County from Kentucky in the 1940’s, graduated in 1957 from Pierceton High School, and was a United States Air …read more.

At 8:56 Saturday evening, while in the lasting company of family and friends, Dr. John Milton Bottorff Sr., DC was called to his Heavenly home and into the presence of the Holy Family. Affectionately known as ‘Doc’, he died peacefully at the age of 94. He loved his family and always believed that life should …read more.

Louise Freeman, 77, passed away at 6:37 a.m. on Saturday July 8, 2017 at the Hospice House of South Bend. Louise was born in Russellville, Ala. on Nov. 19, 1939 to Gordon Thompson and Zada M. (Williams) Morrow. She graduated from Russellville High School. On Jan. 19, 1991, Louise married James A. Freeman. They got …read more.

Elizabeth Dawn (Harley) Good, 40, of Olive Trail, passed away July 4, 2017 at 9:50 a.m. at her residence in Plymouth, Ind. following a very sudden illness. She was born on November 19, 1976 in Plymouth to Jeffrey G. Harley and Barbara A. (Winters) Callahan and had lived most of her life in Marshall County, …read more.

Willard G. Pletcher, 93, of Argos, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 in his residence. Willard was born on March 8, 1924 in Nappanee, Ind., to the late Nathan and Cleo (Beam) Pletcher. He graduated from Argos High School in 1942. He then went on to serve our country in the United States Coast Guard. …read more.

Holley Ann Williams, 46, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes Tuesday morning July 4, 2017 in Rochester, Ind. Holley was born in Torrance, California on February 23, 1971 and is the daughter of Cora C. (Barnhart) Reimer. She attended West High School in Torrance with the Class of 1990. She then joined the U.S. …read more.

David B. Pollock, 82, of Plymouth, Ind. passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor.  Dave was born in Butler, Pa. on April 9, 1935 to the late Samuel N. and Florence M. (Blair) Pollock.  On March 14, 1987, in Plymouth, he married Lynita R. “Lynne” (Wallace) Pollock, who survives. In addition to his …read more.

Dorothy Lucille Dalton, 85, of Bremen, passed away at 6 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth. Dorothy was born on October 16, 1931, the daughter of the late Glen and Sarah (Zillmer) Mentzel. On June 27, 1953, she married William Dalton. He passed away on December 2, 1999. Dorothy is …read more.

Courtney E. (Gaby) Moyer, 35, of Hoham Drive, Plymouth, Ind. died on July 2, 2017 at 2:23 p.m. at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Grosman Funeral Home.

Marcelle L. Hartman Flory Craft, 90, passed away in her home at 8:58 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017. She was born May 13, 1927 in Plymouth to Richard and Daisy (McCollough) Hartman. She enjoyed farm life growing up and graduated from High School in 1945. Marcelle worked for Forrest Zumbaugh’s Internation dealership, Schlosser Brothers, …read more.

Willard E. “Ed” Rusher, 72, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Ed was born in Linton, Indiana on September 17, 1944, to Lonnie Ralph and Ima Jean (Goad) Rusher. He graduated from Sandsborn High School with the class of 1962. On July 16, 1975 in Plymouth, Ed married Shirley …read more.

Diane R. Smanda, 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Diane worked as a secretary for AM General for 25 years, and she was a member of the Red Hat Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family at Magician Lake throughout her life, and she could always be …read more.

Mary Ellen Robinson, 79, Noblesville, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, July 1, in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Mary was born on July 4, 1937 in South Bend, the daughter of the late Melvin and Bessie (Keyser) Carbiener. On April 19, 1958, she married Bradley Robinson, Sr. He passed away on October …read more.

Carolyn K. Ritchison, 76, Warsaw, died at 4:03 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, while surrounded by her family in her Warsaw home. Carolyn was born Sept. 16, 1940 in Plymouth to James O. and Henrette G. (Wagner) Troxel. She was a 1958 graduate of Bourbon High School. She lived her life in the Warsaw and …read more.

Beverly E. Falconbury, 92, passed away at 6:04 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Beverly was born Aug. 2, 1924 in Plymouth to the late Arthur Sewell Sr. and Ida Ilo (Wolforth) Falconbury, two of the most loving people she ever knew. Her brother, Arthur Sewell Falconbury Jr. and …read more.

Eldonna “Plantz” Inks, 98, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Wamplers Senior Center, Inc, in Bourbon. Donna was born on Aug. 26, 1918, in Rochester, to Fred and Dessie Plantz. Donna married Harold “Spike” Inks on June 15th, 1957. She worked at a local restaurant, where she met her husband, and at American …read more.

Barbara Lee Westafer, 87, formerly of Bourbon, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. She had been in failing health the past several years. Barbara was born May 29, 1930 the daughter of Ira Lee and Elsie Mullins in St. Joseph County. On April 1, 1947 in Rochester she married …read more.

Ashley Nicole DeMont, 17 died at 4:04 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident. Ashley shared her time between both her parents. She was born on May 4, 2000 in Plymouth to Dan DeMont and Jessica (Wargo) DeMont and had lived all of her life in …read more.

Mary “Annette” Patterson, resident of Pullman, Wash., passed away Saturday morning, June 17, 2017 at Regency Senior Living. She was 92. Annette was born May 3, 1925 in Warsaw to Paul and Dorothy Rizer Patterson. She grew up in Bourbon and graduated from high school there in 1943. Annette was a very gifted and talented …read more.

Catharine Ann Stoneburner, 83, Bremen, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Friday, June 16 in her home surrounded by family. Catharine was born on December 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Herbert and Leoba (Minier) Ott. On April 6, 1957, she married Charles Allen Stoneburner. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, …read more.

Jo Ann Walker Morrow, 65, formerly of Pittsburg, Penn., peacefully passed away at 4:15 p.m. Thursday June 15, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth following an illness. Jo was born in Plymouth on April 28, 1952, to James Paul and Barbara Jean (Falconbury) Walker. She attended St. Michael Catholic Grade School and graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Lynn Baughman, 75, a resident of Walkerton, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 in his home with his family at his side. Lynn was born on Aug. 28, 1941 at Plymouth to Russell M. and Helen L. Keller Baughman. Lynn lived his lifetime here and graduated high school in 1960. He then served his country …read more.

Donald E. Daugherty, 86, and formerly of Plymouth for 65 years, passed away at Miller’s at Oak Pointe in Columbia City with his family by his bedside at 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Don was born in North Judson on Jan. 24, 1931 to Russell and Dorothy (Rhineholt) Daugherty. In Knox on Sept. …read more.

Alice Jane Weiss, 84, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 3:35 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017 in her home. Alice was born on July 19, 1932, the daughter of Eldon and Edna Mae (Kellogg) Kane.  On Feb. 27, 1977 in North Liberty, she married John H. Weiss.  He passed away on March 9, 2017. John and …read more.

Douglas Garl Cultice, 77, Argos, died at 6:18 a.m. June 10, 2017, at his residence where he had been in declining health. He was born on Oct. 22, 1939 in Argos to Garl Layton Cultice and Beatrice Louise (Warner) Cultice. Doug had lived in the Argos community since 1986 coming from Lakeville, Indiana. On Dec. …read more.

Plymouth native James Richard Klingerman Sr., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his Neidlinger Garden Court home for the past year. He had just celebrated his 81st birthday on May 2nd having been born in 1936 the son of Alfred F. and Fannie L. (Howard) Klingerman. Jim was born and raised in Plymouth, and …read more.

Janice D. “Jan” Badell, 80, of Plymouth, passed away Friday evening of natural causes in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Jan was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 9, 1937, the only child of Adam D. and Esther E. (Larson) Oliver. Her first two years of high school were at Mount …read more.

Terry J. Long, 70, passed away at 2:54 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Terry was born in Plymouth, Ind. on December 14, 1946 to Joseph U. and Elizabeth (Murray) Long. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1965. Terry worked at Casey’s General Store as …read more.

Dorothy A. Frink, 77, formerly of Lafayette, passed away at 6:58 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 with her family at her side at Miler’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Dorothy was born in Jasonville, Indiana on January 4, 1940 to William and Hazel (Daughterty) James. She graduated from Midland High School with the class of …read more.

Loren D. “Poncho” McCollough Sr., 82, passed away in his home with his family by his side at 2:06 p.m. on Monday afternoon June 5, 2017. A lifetime Plymouth resident, Loren was born on July 21, 1934 to Wendell and Velma (Stough) McCollough-Singrey. He was raised in Bourbon and graduated with the 1952 class from …read more.

Flora Katherine “Katie” Kubley, 91, peacefully, in the presence of her family, was received into the arms of a loving Savior Friday evening at 7:22 p.m. She was a resident of Miller’s Assisted Living since 2003. Katie was born in Vincennes, the daughter of Waymon and Grace (Bridges) Pruett. Raised there, she graduated from Vincennes …read more.

Stanley Allen Kendall, 64, Warsaw, died at 5:43 a.m. May 31, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, North Campus, Fort Wayne, where he had been in declining health. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Rochester to William “Henry” Kendall and Ruth (Alderfer) Kendall. Stanley had lived in Warsaw, Indiana since 2013, coming from …read more.

Eleanor Carol Watkins, 89, of Morganton, N.C., formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. She was born on Jan. 12, 1928, in Indiana, to the late Willfred Bailey and Helen Pearson Bailey. She worked as a clerk for her late husband, Ernest Eugene Watkins, who served as a township trustee. She was …read more.

Mary E. Martin, 70, Plymouth, died Friday, May 26, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born on July 14, 1946 in Mishawka to Robert and Helen I. (Rogers) Stick. Mary was a graduate of West High School, she was a lifetime resident of the …read more.

Kathleen A. “Kathy” McDonald, 63, Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on Oct. 26, 1953 in Plymouth to Donald and Delores Rottmiller. Kathy worked in the accounting department of Zimmer and Fairmont until recently when her health no longer allowed her to …read more.

Lillian L. Bowles, 94, Plymouth, formerly of Lansing, Mich., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home in Plymouth. Lillian was born on Aug. 16, 1922 in Plymouth, to Eli and Ella (Hammel) Bowles. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Lillian retired from the Michigan State Police …read more.

Dean L. Shively, 78, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Saturday evening, May 13, 2017, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Dean was born in Claypool, Indiana on March 13, 1939 to Merle L. and Elene E. (Hill) Shively. He attended Warsaw High School and graduated with the class of 1958. While in school …read more.

Longtime Pretty Lake resident, Carolyn Paulina McClure, 77, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Saturday evening, May 20, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – ER, after becoming ill at her family home. She was born in Plymouth on April 19, 1940, the daughter of Marshall F. and Lucille (Erwin) Kizer whose …read more.

Scott Alan Gardner, 69, Plymouth, died at 10:46 p.m., May 19, 2017, at his residence where he had been in declining health. Scott was born on May 13, 1948 in Argos to Harold D. Gardner and Caroline (Sinclair) Gardner. Scott had been back in the Argos Community for the past 15 years, spending the last …read more.

Ann S. Lough, 78, Indianapolis, formerly of Culver and Rochester, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Saturday May 20, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  She was surrounded by her family. Ann was born on Oct. 25, 1938 in South Bend, the only child of Ned and Wilnetta “Billie” (Shore) Hart. She graduated from Rochester …read more.

Thomas Stephen Guzak, 75, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:20 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Elkhart Hospice House. Tom was born on Aug. 27, 1941, the son of the late Stephen and Stella (Gura) Guzak. On Jan. 11, 1964, he married Elaine Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elaine; …read more.

Robert “Bob” Joseph Budzius, 75, formerly a thirty-three year resident of St. John, and currently a thirteen year resident of Culver, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017, in the Miller’s Merry Manor – Culver. Bob was born Feb. 23, 1942 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Andrew and Stella (Pavilanis) Budzius. He graduated from …read more.

Carolyn P. McClure, 77, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Saturday evening in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – ER, after becoming ill at her family home. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.

James Richard Klingerman Sr., Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his Neidlinger Garden Court home. He had just celebrated his 81st birthday May 2. Family and friends will gather from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth where services will begin at …read more.

  Scott Alan Gardner, 69, Plymouth, died at 10:46 p.m. May 19, 2017 at his residence where he had been in declining health. Scott was born May 13, 1948 in Argos to Harold D. Gardner and Caroline (Sinclair) Gardner. Scott has been back in the Argos Community for the past 15 years, spending the last …read more.

Jeanette E. Rarick, 66, Bremen, went to be with the Lord at 7:55 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in her home. Jeanette was born on Jan. 2, 1951, the daughter of Roy D. and Thelma E. (Danner) Klotz. On Nov. 22, 1973, she married Max Rarick. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 …read more.

Edward D. Wilcox, 76, Argos, died on May 16, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. at his residence in Argos. He had been in declining health for several years. Ed was born on Sept. 28, 1940 in Plymouth to Chester Wilcox and Leona Mae (Masterson) Wilcox. Ed moved to Argos in 1971, but had lived in Marshall County …read more.

Ronald L. Wayman, 60, Bremen, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in his Bremen home.  Ronald was born on Jan. 11, 1957 in Stuttgart, Germany to Richard Wayman Sr. and his wife, Theresia. He had spent the last eight years living in Bremen but was a resident of Warsaw beforehand where he had worked …read more.

Ronald Lee Wayman, 60, Warsaw, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in his Bremen home. Arrangments are pending at Titus Funeral Home

Joyce Williams, 79, formerly of Plymouth, was peacefully called home with family at her side, on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 2:20 p.m. in the Meadows Care Center – Warsaw. She has made Warsaw her home since 2014. She was born Joyce F. Epson on Nov. 29, 1937 in Gary, the daughter of Marvin Stanley Epson …read more.

James F. Lyon Jr., 49, Plymouth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in the Valley View Health Care Center -Elkhart, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 8, 1967 in Plymouth, to James and Jean (Tetrault) Lyon Sr. James graduated from Oregon Davis High School in …read more.

Doug D. Dipert, 65, passed away in his home with his loving family around him on Friday, May 12 after a seven year battle with cancer. Born in Plymouth, Indiana on March 10, 1952, Doug was the son of Paul Vern and Beaulah Elizabeth (Beyler) Dipert. He graduated from John Glenn High School. On October …read more.

Janice D. “Jan” Badell, 80, Plymouth, passed away Friday evening of natural causes in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced on Monday.

Carolyn A. Woods, 83, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. May 10, 2017 in the Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Carolyn was born on April 26, 1934 IN Marshall County to Walter W. and Opal P. (Cluen) Magee. Carolyn attended First United Methodist Church when her health allowed. She will be fondly remembered by all who …read more.

Charles Robert Hite, 65, Plymouth, died at 8:34 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Eudelia G. “Lela” Duenez, 94, passed away into the loving arms of Christ early Monday morning on May 8, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend. Lela was born on Dec. 20, 1922 in Rio Bravo, Mexico to Florencio and Adelea (Flores) Garza. She attended college in Mexico, taking business courses. After …read more.

Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Palbykin, 87, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday evening May 2, 2017, in the comfort of her mountainside home in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born the daughter of James S. and Lillian E. (Kertson) Perry on July 30, 1929 in Oak Park, Ill. She was raised on …read more.

Charlotte W. Montgomery, 96, Culver, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson with her daughter, Charann, by her side. Charlotte was born Oct. 8, 1920, one of four children born to Charles and Anna Schmid. She was married to George Montgomery in 1940 and together they raised two …read more.

Albert Martin Jr., 74, Plymouth, died on April 28, 2017 at the University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He was born on Dec. 28, 1942 in Lynch, Ky. to Albert Martin Sr. and Annie (Robinson) Martin. Albert has lived in Plymouth since 2005, having lived in Gary prior to that. On October 25, 1975 in Gary …read more.

Florence R. Selner, 93, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with her family by her side at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Florence was born on Sept. 12, 1923 in Syracuse, N.Y. to John Henry and Florence (Hardy) Ryan. On Aug. 6, 1945 Florence became the bride of Carl E. Selner in …read more.

Lillian A. Slonaker, 79 and lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away with her loving family by her side at 7:26 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Lillian, a farmer’s daughter, was born in Plymouth on Feb. 4, 1938 to Floyd Alvin and Shirley Marie (Abair) Morlock. She graduated from West High School …read more.

Richard L. Milton, 68, Lapaz, formerly of Nappanee, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Richard was born Aug. 28, 1948 in Plymouth, to the late Roy and Vivian (Crippin) Milton. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Richard had worked for Burkholder Lumber in Nappanee, …read more.

Billy “Bill” Joe Marshall, 78, Argos and formally of Shelburn, passed away following a brief illness at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. He has been a Garden Court resident since 2010. Bill was born May 9, 1938 in Sullivan, to the late Bill W. …read more.

Leonard W. “Wayne” Vice, 80, passed away of natural causes with his family by his side early Friday morning, April 28, 2017 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Wayne was born on Aug. 16, 1936 in Macy to Jesse and Ruth (Allen) Vice. He attended schools in LaPaz. A man who had …read more.

Mary Cathaleen “Cathie” Hemminger, 92, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2017 at her home in Bremen. Cathie was born Oct. 18, 1924 in Columbia City to the late Lewis and Viola (Bechtold) Rouch. On June 29, 1947, she married Howell “Holly” Hemminger. She and Holly loved travelling and were fortunate enough …read more.

Shirley A. (Vanata) Watrous, 75, Plymouth, died at 10:40 a.m. April 25, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth,  where she had been in declining health over the past couple of years. She was born on May 26, 1941 in Rochester to Loftlee B. Vanata and Violet D. (Milliser) Vanata and had lived all of her …read more.

Shirley A. Thayer-Watrous, 74, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community died at 10:40 a.m. April 25, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home

Joseph James “Joe” Verteramo passed away at 6 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 87. Joe was born Oct. 11, 1929 in Springfield, Mass. to James Joseph and Agnes (Brocka) Verteramo.  He earned a BS from Texas A&M College.  On Feb. 27, 1954 and in Harlingen, Texas he …read more.