Charles “Chuck” Howard Ross, 61, Plymouth, died at 5:22 p.m. April 23, 2017, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born on May 20, 1955 in Plymouth to Frank A. Ross and Kathryn M. (Heiser) Ross and had lived most of his life in Marshall County. Chuck was a Fiberglass Repairman for Gulf …read more.

Ruth Noyer Castellano, 85, Bremen, died at 12:58 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.  She was a resident of Lakeland Healthcare in Milford for three years. She was born Feb. 4, 1932 in Davenport, Iowa to John William and Edna Mae (Fisher) Hultquist. Ruth first marriage was to John Noyer, he preceded her in death …read more.

Virgil Henry Hess, 91, Bremen, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Virgil was born on Nov. 12, 1925, the son of the late David and Pearl (Wise) Hess. On Sept. 4, 1947, he married Rosella Affeld. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, …read more.

Virgil Henry Hess, 91, Bremen, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Friday, April 21, in the Community Hospital of Bremen.  Virgil was born on November 12, 1925, the son of the late David and Pearl (Wise) Hess. On September 4, 1947, he married Rosella Affeld. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Rose; …read more.

Elias Ryan Beldon, infant son of Christopher Ryan Beldon and Ashley Ann (Overmyer) Beldon, passed away on Saturday April 22, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was born on April, 22, 2017 . Survivors include his parents – Christopher and Ashley Beldon, Argos; Maternal Grandparents – Tim and Lori Overseer, Argos; Paternal Grandparents …read more.

Doyle R. Flory, 68, Tippecanoe, passed away unexpectedly, April 17, 2017 at 8:35 a.m. in his home. Doyle was born the son of Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory at Bremen Oct. 8, 1948. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Doyle had worked for Wicks Lumber helping to build pole barns and for Kermida Environmental …read more.

Susan Jane DeSchepper, 47, Bremen, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, April 16, in Hospice House of Elkhart. Susan was born on June 10, 1969, the daughter of Edwin and Eleanor (Houin) DeSchepper. She is survived by a son: Nathaniel Spangle, Bremen; mother: Eleanor DeSchepper, Bremen; five brothers: Dennis (Audrey) DeSchepper, Bremen; Douglas (Debbie) DeSchepper, …read more.

Sharon C. Satorius, 77, passed away in her home with family by her side at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15. She was such a tough woman through her cancer fight, as was her personality for everything. Sharon was born in Marshfield, Wis., on Aug. 6, 1939, to Elmer J. and Alma G. (Haroldson) Seehafer. She …read more.

Thomas “Tom” E. McCan, 54, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 16, in his residence. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m., Friday, April 21, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, where a Masonic service will take place at 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be …read more.

Homer Glenn Seltenright, 85, died after an extended illness on the evening of April 13, 2017, surrounded by much of his family, in the comfort of his home on the homestead where he was born, lived his entire life and has now passed to eternal life. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he was born …read more.

Harold I. Parrish, 87, Plymouth, came to the end of his work and journey at 10:45 p.m.Thursday, April 13, 2017 with family by his side. His wife and he had lived in Sanford, Florida for 36 years before coming to Plymouth. Born in Adel, Georgia on July 10, 1929 and raised on the family farm, …read more.

Carroll M. Schafer, 91, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 9:57 p.m., Thursday, April 13, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Carroll was born on Dec. 30, 1925 in Union Township of St. Joseph County to the late Edgar F. and Agnes M. (Auer) Schafer. A lifetime member of St. John United Church of Christ, Woodland …read more.

Robert D. “Bob” Deacon, Jr., 66, Argos, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his home. Robert was born on Nov. 23, 1950 in Argos to Robert D. and Phyllis M. (Stull) Deacon. Robert has been a lifelong resident of Marshall County area. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School and retired from Young …read more.

Colin David Contos, 50, died in Anderson, on April 9, 2017. His life on earth was too brief, yet those who loved him believe that he is now safe and at peace. Colin’s children Chloe, Claire, and Carson Contos were the light of his life. They were his favorite topic and greatest joy. Colin was …read more.

Max E. Williams, 96, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, in his home. Max was born Sept. 29, 1920, the son of William R. and Edith J. (Caldwell) Williams. On Jan. 19, 1974, he married Martha Shanklin. His is survived by his wife, Martha and two children; Lisa (Kenneth) Moser …read more.

Christena Rinkenberg, 91, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Monday, April 10, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Christena was born on Sept. 17, 1925 in Marshall County, Indiana to J. Nilas and Lottie (Eaglebarger) Brown.  Christena has been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. …read more.

David L. Stults Jr., 48, Argos, died at 3 p.m. April 11, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, following a sudden illness. Dave was born March 17, 1969 in Plymouth, to David L. Stults Sr. and Kathleen “Kathy” S. Stults. He had lived all of his life in the Argos Community. On Aug. 3, 1991 in …read more.

James “Jim” Hall, 71, Bremen, died at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, after a long illness. He was born Jan. 23, 1946 to John and Catherine Hall. He was an escort driver for Fairmont Homes. James is survived by a nephew, Tony Hershberger, Syracuse.  James will be cremated and inurnment …read more.

Terry L. McFarland, 74, Plymouth, formerly of Warsaw and Winona Lake area, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in Noble County. Terry was born on Jan. 29, 1943 in Plymouth to Arden R. and Roma (Zimmerman) McFarland. Terry was a graduate of Plymouth High school. He was well known for his handyman skills. He enjoyed …read more.

Jeannie M. Ellis, 76, passed away with family surrounding her at 1:46 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. Born in LaPorte, Jeannie was the daughter of Franklin and Eva Marie (Collier) Bush. Jeannie was a member of the Moose Lodge in Plymouth. She enjoyed cooking for a profession, as …read more.

Sister Josephine Iffert, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Concetta, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Joseph Health in Plymouth. Sister Josephine Iffert was born Sept. 15, 1925 in Noble, Ill. to Kilian and Rosa (Kuenstler) Iffert who preceded her in death along with her siblings Ann (Joe) Uebinger, Father Urban Iffert, CPPS, Katie …read more.

James “Jim” Hall, age 71, of Bremen, died at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, IN, after a long illness.  He was born January 23, 1946 to John and Catherine Hall.  He was an escort driver for Fairmont Homes. James is survived by a nephew, Tony Hershberger, Syracuse.  James will be …read more.

Charles F. Heintzberger, 92, of Bremen, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Elkhart Hospice House. Charles was born on June 28, 1924, the son of the late Henry and Catherine Heintzberger. On February 16, 1946, he married Dorothy Gooley. She passed away on February 16, 2014. He is survived by four …read more.

Kathy Ann Miller, 67, Bremen passed away peacefully at 6 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Elkhart Hospice House. Kathy was born on Jan. 13, 1950 the daughter of the late Eldon E. and Wanda J. (Snyder) Roeder. Kathy graduated from Bremen High School and attended Purdue University.  On June 28, 1969, she married Richard …read more.

Ronald Neal Albright, 79, passed away following an illness on Saturday afternoon April 1, 2017 at the Hospice House of South Bend. A resident of Plymouth since 1964, coming from Logansport, Indiana, Ron was born on March 31, 1938 in Royal Center, Indiana the son of Thurman D. and Garnett R. (Cotner) Albright. He graduated …read more.

Karen S. Stayton, 46, passed away of natural causes with her family by her side on Friday morning March 31, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Karen was born in Plymouth on Oct. 16, 1970 to David L. and Norma (Hall) Stayton Sr. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1989. …read more.

John E. Myers, 88, of Suter Road passed away 11:30 p.m. in his home on March 31, 2017. John was born in Hammond on Nov. 16, 1928 to John C. and Eleanor A. (Chambers) Myers. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1947, where he served as president his senior year. He …read more.

Jeanne Lehman, 62, Bremen, died at 7:08 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, where she had been a patient for two weeks.  She was born Dec. 10, 1954 in St. Louis, Mo. to Donald and June (Wiendels) Jacobs. Jeanne lived her lifetime in this area.  She was a 1973 graduate …read more.

David Ira Morningstar, 79, Tippecanoe, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 3:35 p.m. at the South Bend Hospice House, South Bend. He had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On July 22, 1937 in Perrysburg, Ohio he was born to Ira E. Morningstar and Pauline (Speaker) Morningstar. He has lived in …read more.

Emily Jeanne Rust, 89, Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Pickerington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.     She was born on July 12, 1927 in Bourbon to the late William and Mary Bates Tea. She was a member of the Bourbon United Methodist Church. Emily is survived by her sons, Wendell (Joyce) Rust …read more.

Charles A. “Jake” Gardner, 76, Rochester, formerly of Plymouth passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Rochester where he resided since his illness in December 2010. Charles was born on March 29, 1940 in Walkerton to Floyd and Mary (Buss) Gardner. Charles married the former Barbara …read more.

Verna Miller, 93, Bourbon, died at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family, after a short illness.  Verna was born June 4, 1923 to Reuben and Fannie (Farmwald) Yoder in Nappanee.  She was a lifetime area resident.  On July 19, 1942 she married Irvin D. Miller in Nappanee.  He …read more.

Helen J. Marsh, 74, a Plymouth resident all her life, passed away in her home with family near her at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Marsh was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana on Sep. 4, 1942 to Vallen and Rita (Osmanski) Dyer. She graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1961. …read more.

Kristol Lynn “Sis” Miller, 40, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday afternoon March 17, after struggling with diabetes since the age of 14. Miller was born on Jan. 9, 1977 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Allen R. and Sharon A. (Carpenter) Heist. Following her birth, her family moved to Marshall County, where she …read more.

John Henry Weiss, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 6:29 am, Thursday, March 9, in his home surrounded by family.  John was born on March 11, 1934, in Wyatt to Oren and Ruth (Hinderer) Weiss. On February 27, 1977 in North Liberty, he married the former Alice Kane. John proudly served his country while serving …read more.

John William “Bill” Bayne, 76, passed away with his family near on Thursday March 9, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. Bill was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada on October 16, 1940, to William and Effie (Ballsille) Bayne, where he graduated from high school. He was in the Canadian Service for three years after graduation. …read more.

Dale A. Young, 88, Bourbon, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2016 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Mishawaka Campus. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Virgil D. “Moose” McCan, 86 and lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at the Center for Hospice in South Bend. Born on Feb. 28, 1930 in Plymouth, Moose was the son of Arthur and Pauline (Buckingham) McCan. He graduated from Plymouth High School. While in high school, he set …read more.

Mary A. McIntyre, 86, Bourbon, passed away in her home with family at her side at 3 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Mary was born the daughter of William A. and Gladys (Hammond) Parsons on April 30, 1930, in Terra Haute. She moved to Bourbon in December of 1968. She was retired from Triton School Corporation …read more.

Cindy Weybright, 65, passed away on Friday morning, Feb.17, 2017 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. She then gave the gift of sight through the Indiana Organ Procurement Program. She was born on March 1, 1951 in Fulton County to Richard E. and Carolyn R. Hagan. Carolyn passed in 1990. Cindy …read more.

Mary M. Kwiatkowski, 83, Plymouth, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. Per Mary’s wishes, no visitation or service will take place. Burial will take place at a later date in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.

Barbara Podd-Seese, 86, of Plymouth, passed away early Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in her residence. She was born Dec. 15, 1930 in Plymouth, to the late Charles and Anna (Geisleman) Croy. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1948. Barbara married Raymond Podd on December 18, 1948 in Illinois; he preceded her in death on March …read more.

Jeffrey Neal Patton, 61, Argos, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away, on Feb. 7, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. On July 28, 1955, in Rochester, Jeff was born to Mart C. and  Janet Nesmith Patton. Jeff  lived in the Argos Community his entire life. In 1974, he graduated from …read more.

Phylis A. Kralovansky, 90, Plymouth passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. Phylis was born in Plymouth Feb. 18, 1926 to Harold Wayne and Vivian (Stout) Young. With her mother’s passing during childbirth, she was raised by her grandparents in Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth Lincoln …read more.

Cleties Wagoner, 87, Culver, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Fredrick E. Wolff, 90, passed away in his Plymouth home with family near at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Fred was born in Oak Park, Ill. on July 31, 1926 to Erwin and Martha Jane (Koontz) Wolff. He graduated from West High School with the class of 1945 and from Purdue University in …read more.

Shirley J. Jones, age 79 of Plymouth went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 in the South Bend Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She had resided at Catherine Kasper with many wonderful friends since September 2014. Shirley was born on Sept. 19, 1937 in LaPorte, Indiana to Milford …read more.

Judith B. Motz, 70, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, with her family at her side. She had courageously battled Multiple Sclerosis for about 34 years. On May 6, 1946, at Bourbon, she was the daughter of Welcome and Geneva (Pratt) Roose. She was a lifetime resident. On November 10, 1962, she became the …read more.

Cub Trenson Decker, stillborn, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He is survived by his parents, David and Margaret (McGuire) Decker, Plymouth; two brothers: Carter Decker and Carter Mann, at home; two sisters: Rylie Wagner, Case Decker, both at home; paternal grandparents: Karen and Mike Tyler, Akron; paternal grandfather, Mike Decker, …read more.

Longtime Plymouth resident, Lois Jean Webster, 87, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017, in the St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis with her family at her side. With Jean’s sudden passing, her family would like to express on her and their behalf the appreciation of knowing that she has had the …read more.

Marvoline Behmer Lowry, 96, died Jan. 20 after a short illness. She was born July 16, 1920 to John N and Cleta (Davidson) Bollenbacher. On Sept. 14, 1940 she married J. Richard Behmer of Culver. He passed away on Sept. 10, 1971. On Oct. 6, 1984 she married Arnold “Sam” Lowry, who died on June …read more.

  Ruth (Bowen) Bowman, 90, Plymouth, passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 20, in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Ruth was born April 29, 1926 in Amberg, Wisconsin, to the late Charles Edward and Jesse Ellen (Beetsma) Bowen. She had worked at Bomarko Inc. for thirteen years, and she also sold Avon for thirty-eight years. …read more.

  David Andrew Tomich, 60, Bremen, passed away at 2:19 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at St. Joseph Hospital of Mishawaka. On Jan. 8, 1957, in Hammond, David was born to Emil T. and Virginia M. Lobosky Tomich. He proudly graduated with the Class of 1975 from George Washington High School, Chicago. He is survived by …read more.

Roger L. Emmons Sr., 79, passed away in his home surrounded by his family at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 17, 2017. Roger was born on Aug. 17, 1937 in LaPaz to Karl “Bill” and Julia E. (Taylor) Emmons. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1955. He served our country in …read more.

Brenda Sue Sherer, 62, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Brenda was born in Plymouth May 19, 1954 to Conrad T. Bradley and Wilda J. (Hibnar) Cruse. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. On Oct. 13, 1973 in Plymouth, Brenda became the bride of Steve …read more.

Wallace R. “Dick” Palmer, 84, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Dick was born on April 1, 1932 in Plymouth to Wallace John and Elizabeth (Morris) Palmer. On Feb. 17, 1952 Dick married the former Mary Helen Hoffer; she preceded him in passing on Jan. 22, 2010. Dick was …read more.

Sandra “Sandy” Sumpter, 68, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Sandy was born on April 15, 1948 in Plymouth to Carl H. and Lillie Mae (Hill) Kile. Sandy worked at the McDonald’s in Plymouth for many years. She will be fondly remembered by all that loved …read more.

Virginialee “Patty” Shaffer, 86, Plymouth, passed away Thursday morning in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Jan. 2, 1931 in Kokomo, to the late Lawrence “Tubby” and Margaret (Johnson) Grant. Patty graduated from Kokomo High School in 1948. She married Charles R. Shaffer in 1970; he preceded her in death. She …read more.

Jacqueline Lin Richardson, 56, Culver, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and daughter, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in her residence. She was born Aug. 7, 1960 in Plymouth, to Larry M. and Linda J. (Lehman) Gibson. Jacqueline graduated from Plymouth High School in 1979. She married Lee Richardson on Nov. 19, 1983 in Plymouth; …read more.

Duane Douglas “Squirrel” Westafer, 65, Englewood, Fla., formerly of Bourbon, passed away Jan. 9, 2017, from an eight month illness to cancer. His family was at his side at the time of his death. Doug was born July 4, 1951, in Rochester to the late Eugene F. “Dusty” and Barbara L. (Mullins) Westafer. Doug was …read more.

Robert Allen Walter, 86, Bremen, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bob was born April 21, 1930, the son of the late Dewey and Mildred (Bowser) Walter. In August of 1953, he married Joan Odiorne. She passed away on July 4, 2003. Along with his parents …read more.

Dorothy Ellen Kampe, 88, of Culver, passed away January 9, 2017, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1928, to Thomas and Dora (Fennema) Evers in Randolph, Wisc. She married Norman M. Kampe on Nov. 4, 1950, and he survives.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Culver. In addition to her …read more.

Larry P. Sellers, 73, Culver, passed away Jan. 7, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Larry was born May 5, 1943 in Plymouth, one of four children born to the Late Phillip and Elsie (McCoy) Sellers. Larry attended Aubbeenaubee School and enlisted in the US Army in 1963.  Upon returning home, he …read more.

Janet R. Crum, 69, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. She was born Aug. 26, 1947, at Leiters Ford to John and Ellen (Bauman) Rosebaum. She was a lifetime resident of the area; Janet worked at the Plymouth Wal-Mart and retired from …read more.

Joan R. “Granny” Hill, 82, passed away of congestive heart failure on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Joan was born May 18, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to James E. and June E. (Fisher) Nafe. She graduated from Riley High School with the class of 1952. After, she …read more.

Carole Sue McKean Chamberlin-Meredith died on Jan. 5, 2017, at The Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. She was born in Chicago, Ill. to Henry and Maree (Getz) McKean. They lived in Chicago until she was four years old, and then moved to Ft. Wayne, where she attended and graduated from St. Patrick’s and Central Catholic High School. …read more.

Janet Crum, Marshall County, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Frank E. Bair, Jr., 96, of Plymouth passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at the Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Frank was born on December 18, 1920 in Ft. Wayne, Ind. to Frank E. and Hazel R. (Pomroy) Bair, Sr. On March 14, 1942 Frank married the former Dollie E. Palmer in a ceremony …read more.

Martha Aileen Quinn, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Westminster Village in Muncie. She was fiercely loved by her family and will be missed as a mother, grandmother and friend. Martha was born May 25, 1926, in Youngscreek, Ky., the daughter of the late Alonzo and Samantha (Raines) …read more.

John Lewis DePue, 87 of Westview Court, Argos, died at 8:25 p.m., Jan. 3, 2017 at the South Bend Hospice House, South Bend where he had been in declining health. He was born Nov. 26 1929 in Miami County near Macy to Lyle and Cleo (Mathias) DePue. He has lived in the Argos Community most of …read more.

Major William R. Harris, Jr. USAF, Ret., 96, Culver, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center with his family by his side. William was born Nov. 25, 1920 in Plymouth to William R. and Lavina (Adang) Harris, Sr.  On June 18, 1949 William married the former Doris Jean Hill; she preceded him …read more.

Earl E. Crossland, 76, Bremen, passed away at 9:45 a,m,, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in Memorial Hospital. Earl was born on March 28, 1940, the son of Floyd Crossland and Blanch (Kile) Crume. He is survived by three children: Dawn (Dave) Carpenter, Bremen; Lisa (Adam) Parker, Granger; and Dina (Roger) Callahan of Dowagiac, Mich.; nine …read more.

Bonnie D. Suseland, 90, DeMotte, formerly Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. Bonnie was born April 15, 1926 in Harrisburg, Ill. to Guy and Margaret (Gibbons) Roper. On April 12, 1963 Bonnie became the bride of William R. Suseland, he preceded her in passing on Feb. 7, …read more.

Eva Lucille Jefferies, 86, Donaldson, passed away unexpectedly at 6:17 a.m., Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Eva was born March 23, 1930, in Marshall County to Lester and Helen (Hayn) O’Hara. She was a lifetime resident of Marshall County and was a faithful member of the Trinity United …read more.

Robert E. Laffoon, 63, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 at the Kishawaukee Hospital in De Kalb, Ill. Bob was born Feb. 18, 1953 in South Bend to Robert E. and Phyllis (Sloan) Laffoon. He graduated from DeVine Heart Seminary in Donaldson in 1971. He was a member of the Order of Priests and Brothers …read more.

Barbara Jean (Long) Quivey, 86, Culver passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Lake County on June 7, 1930, to the late Hubert Fillmore Long and Mary Isabelle Osburn. Barbara graduated from Lowell High School in 1948 and received her Bachelor degree (with Honors) in Occupational Therapy from Wayne State University, …read more.

Catherine A. Haeck, 94, Plymouth, passed away in her home on Mon., Jan. 2, 2017. Catherine was born south of Plymouth in her family home Oct. 21, 1922 to Francis and Frances R. (Smith) Houin. On Jan. 30, 1945 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Catherine became the bride of Joseph Haeck. He would precede her …read more.

Mary Ellen Stouder, Tippecanoe, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at home with her family at her side. She suffered with Alzheimers for the past ten years. Mary was born Feb. 25, 1939, in Kokomo, to Fred and Irene (Oakley) Freeman. She grew up in Pierceton and North Webster, she graduated from North Webster High …read more.

Bonnie D. Suseland passed away on Jan. 1, 2017. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5 at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.  Funeral service will be a 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 5. Van Gilder Funeral Home is …read more.

Catherine A. Haeck, 94, Plymouth, passed away in her home on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Catherine was born south of Plymouth in her family home on Oct. 21, 1922 to Francis and Frances R. (Smith) Houin. On Jan. 30, 1945, in St. Michael Catholic Church, Catherine became the bride of Joseph Haeck. He would precede …read more.

Keith Allen Hardy, age 70, of Bremen, passed away on Dec. 27, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Keith was born to Theodore and Berna (Weldy) Hardy on Sept. 17, 1946 in Bremen. He attended Bremen High School, class of 1965. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1966 to 1967, serving with the Army. …read more.

Aldean Frances Feldman, 101, passed away of natural causes on Dec.28, 2016 at Signature Health Care of Bremen. Aldean was born on Sept. 23, 1915 to John F. and Mary M. (Gauger) Laidig on the family farm south of Bremen. She lived in the area her entire life where she could be near her family. …read more.

Donnie Glenn Meadows, 68, a longtime resident of Culver, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home at 8:42 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. Don was born on Feb. 23, 1948, the fifth son of twelve children born to Herman Lynn and Ruby Ethyl (Jones) Meadows in Johnson City, Tennessee. God, family, and hard work …read more.

Robert Laffoon, 63, of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, in Dekalb, Ill., while visiting his family. Arrangements are pending.

Kenneth (Ken) E. Folk, 71, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Ken, the son of Glen Folk (deceased) and Evelyn Kimball, was born in South Bend on Sept. 1, 1945. Ken married Connie Jones on May 15, 1965 and went on to enjoy 51 years …read more.

Richard Dean Zook, 74, Argos, passed away early Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 in his residence. Dean was born Sept. 20, 1942 in Bringhurst, to the late Clarence R. and Gail (Hefner) Zook. He graduated from Flora High School in 1960. In 1966 he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. …read more.

Douglass W. Miller, 80, Bremen, died at 3:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. Doug was born in South Bend, Nov. 20, 1936. Doug was the son of Richard and Edith (Stahly) Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, Daniel L. Miller. On August …read more.

Dale E. Ellinger, 75, Bourbon, passed away Dec. 22, 2016, in Signature Health Care Bremen. Dale was born Feb. 7, 1941 to Jess and Pansy (Sitez) Ellinger in Harrison Township, St. Joseph County. Dale was a life long member of the area and a member of the Bourbon First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed repairing …read more.

Nancy E. Luckenbill, 78, Rochester, passed away at 11:02 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on May 13, 1938 in Marshall County, the daughter of Joseph A. and Kathryn (Hogue) Sissel. Nancy retired from Wilson Foods Corporation in Logansport after twenty years of service. After retirement, she owned and operated her …read more.

Doris L. Grubbs, 89, Bourbon, passed at 7:37 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Visiting Nurses Home of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born July 3, 1927 in Mentone to Seth and Mildred (Robbins) Flenar. She married on Sept. 25, 1945 in Mentone to Leslie G. “Tuffy” Grubbs, who preceded on May 25, 2013. Doris …read more.

Marianne Felicia McKee, 74, a former Plymouth resident, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 following an illness at her Kentucky home for the past seven years. She had been a 21 year resident of Michigan City where she began her career with NIPSCO as an electrical engineer, then moving to Granger for the …read more.

John R. Christison, 54, Plymouth passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Jan. 11, 1962 in Knox, to John R. and Lucille M. (White) Christison.  John owned and operated his heating and air conditioning business in Inwood. He also worked for the city of Plymouth …read more.

Marianne F. (Mrs. Robert) McKee, 74, a former resident of Plymouth, passed away at her Boston, Kentucky home on Friday evening following an illness. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced Monday afternoon.

Theodore F. Kiefer, 97, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:26 am, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen after a short illness. Ted was born on Sept. 26, 1919 in Bremen, the youngest child of the late Albert and Armate (Snyder) Kiefer. He graduated from Lakeville High School, class of 1937, and honorably …read more.

Susan B. Kubley, 59, passed away following an illness, at her Lawrence Lake home, early Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Susan was born Dec. 7, 1957 in South Bend, the daughter of Louis J. and Mildred I. (Zahm) Bernero. She was raised in Marshall County and attended Plymouth High School her freshman and sophomore years where …read more.

LaVerne Ann Sroka, 82, Plymouth, passed away at her daughter’s residence early Saturday morning, Dec. 17, 2016. She was born May 4, 1934 in Chicago, Ill. She married Chester Walter Sroka on April 16, 1955 in Chicago. LaVerne was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading …read more.

Edna Alice Griewank, 93, Argos, passed away with family by her side at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at the Life Care Center in Rochester where she has made her home since 2003. Edna was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Grimsby, England, the daughter of Fredrick Stephen and Elizabeth (Grayson) Potter. Her father served …read more.

Chandlor Matthew Lamb, 20, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. Chandlor was born Sept. 13, 1996 in Plymouth, to Travis Elliott Lamb and Angela Marie (Bryant) Kain; who both survive. Chandlor attended Plymouth High School. He had worked at Christos Family Dining and with Pam Lamb Private Home Health Care. He was a very …read more.

Michael D. Shireman, 71, Plymouth, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at the DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Michael was born in Argos April 7, 1945 to Richard John and Pauline Evelyn (Rhodes) Shireman. He attended Plymouth High School. He had a love for Studebaker cars, where his father and brother also …read more.

LaVerne Ann Sroka, 82, Plymouth, passed away at her daughter’s residence early Saturday morning, Dec. 17, 2016. She was born May 4, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. She married Chester Walter Sroka on April 16, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. LaVerne was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, …read more.