WARSAW – A review of Warsaw sports for Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Dawn M. (Bessinger) McDonald, 41 a former Plymouth resident, passed away from a work related auto accident on Thursday evening, August 20, 2015 in Orange County, Fla. Dawn was born in Plymouth, on Dec. 13, 1973, to Randy H. Bessinger and Jeanette S. (Warren) Horvath. She was a member of the Plymouth High School class …read more.

Former Plymouth resident, Michele L. Ohler, 75, now residing in Costa Mesa, Calif., passed away there Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Betty Jo Keyser Worsham, 89, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Betty was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Johnson County, Ill., the daughter of Oliver H. Keyser and Martha E. (Baker) Keyser. She married Everett L. Worsham on July 6, 1946, in Bourbon,; …read more.

Ida Marie Harreld, 96, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Ida was born in Provo, Ky., on Jan. 8, 1919, the daughter of William and Phinis (McKenney) Green. She was married on July 3, 1937, to Howard A. Harreld in Anderson. Marie was a homemaker and assisted her husband on the …read more.

Betty J. Worsham, Plymouth, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. She was born Sept. 14, 1925. Services are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

PLYMOUTH — Amanda Nethercutt of Plymouth is being charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery and neglect of a dependent.

Phyllis R. Jacox, 90, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Mich. Phyllis was born in Plymouth, on Aug. 9, 1925, to Cornelius E. and Lena E. (Hite) Rogan. She graduated from Argos High School with the class of 1944. Phyllis became the bride of Roger …read more.

Weekly picks of local prep football games from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.

Phyllis R. Jacox, 90, Plymouth, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Nancy A. (Drake) Heminger of Timber Lane, Plymouth, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at her residence following a six-month illness. Nancy was born on May 14, 1932, in Argos, to Claude Merle Drake and Mildred (Harrod) Drake and had lived most of her life in the Argos community. On Aug. 30, 1952, …read more.

Margaret A. “Peg” Kring, 71, passed away in her home on Sunday, Aug.  16, 2015. Peg was born in Plymouth, on Sept.  28, 1943, to Floyd E. and Beulah B. (Holsinger) Price. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1961. She lived in Laporte and Elkhart counties before moving back to Plymouth. …read more.

Margaret A. “Peg” Kring, Plymouth, 71, passed away in her home at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Nancy A. (Drake) Heminger, Plymouth, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday,  Aug.  17, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

PLYMOUTH — Vincent Simone Carnegie, 52, Plymouth, has been arrested and initially charged with possession of stolen property, valued over $50,000. He has been booked in the Marshall County Jail on $3,000 cash bond.

PLYMOUTH — The 77th George A. Birk family reunion will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Price Memorial Park, 205 Plymouth-Goshen Trail, Plymouth. All Birk family members are invited to review and update family history information from 10 a.m.-noon.

Wilma Jean Shepherd, 86, of Tomahawk Trail, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at the South Bend Hospice House with her loving family by her side. Wilma was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in Plymouth, to Edward and Ruby (Carlisle) Marsh, both of whom preceded her in passing. Wilma married Gerald W. Shepherd on …read more.

By Chad Kebrdle Public Relations, Ancilla Bicycle Cruise DONALDSON — The Ancilla Alumni Association, in association with the annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival, will host the 25th annual Blueberry Bicycle Cruise, with registration beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Menominee Elementary School, 815 Discovery Lane, off of Nutmeg Road, Plymouth. Riders may begin as …read more.

Jay E. Watkins, 53,  passed away on Saturday morning, Aug. 8, 2015, at his home. Jay was born on Aug. 7, 1962 in Indianapolis, and has been a lifelong resident of the Plymouth area.  He retired in 2009 after 16 years of employment with Northern Indiana Vending.  He enjoyed the vending business and vending machines. Jay also …read more.

Gene L. Rowe, 86, a lifetime Marshall Country resident, passed away early Sunday morning August 9, 2015. Gene was born in LaPaz, on June 12, 1929, to Francis and Pearl (Flesher) Rowe. He attended LaPaz Schools. On March 26, 1960, he married the former Helen “Louise” Griggs in Lakeville. Gene served our country as a …read more.

Richard “Dickie” Cartwright Jr., 62, Plymouth, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and his family by his side at his residence on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Dickie was born in Plymouth, on Sept. 17, 1952, to Richard and Virginia (Amen) Cartwright Sr. Dickie served our country in the U.S. Marines from 1970-1972. He …read more.

Richard “Dick” C. Cook, age 86, Plymouth, passed away at 1:51 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Dick was born on May 14, 1929, in Goshen, to George C. and Dorothy (McCloskey) Cook. Dick married the former Mary Snyder on Aug. 26, 1950, in a ceremony in Plymouth. …read more.

Rev. Matthew Walter Pickut died on Aug. 6, 2015, at a nursing facility in Carmel, due to complications from a brain injury that resulted from a strep infection. Matthew was born on Oct. 29, 1973, in New Jersey to his parents, Walter and Patricia (Winter) Pickut. He graduated from Taylor University in Upland in 1996, …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College PLYMOUTH — The public is welcome to see the inside of Ancilla College’s 30,000 square foot residence hall at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, located at 20360 9B Road, Plymouth. The event will include refreshments and a tour of the new building. Most Rev. Bishop …read more.

Rev. Matthew W. Pickut, former assistant pastor at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning in Carmel. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Gilbert “Skip” Ray Shedrow, 69, of Knox, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., passed away at 8:50 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Gilbert was born on Oct. 13, 1945, the son of the late Gilbert E. and Sara Frances (Porter) Shedrow. Skip is survived by four children: Andrea Shedrow, Knox; …read more.

Michael R. Grubbs Sr., 64, of Jute Road in Plymouth, passed away after a sudden illness in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, with his family by his side. Michael was born on Aug. 17, 1950, in Plymouth to Raymond H. Grubbs and Phyllis I. Conner Grubbs. …read more.

[weaver_youtube o1-BWGlVRt0 rel=0] ETNA GREEN — A Bourbon woman was listed as stable after a dump truck crushed the driver’s side of her car, trapping her inside. Her survival has been called, “nothing short of a miracle.” The call went through at 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 that a dump truck had overturned onto a …read more.

PLYMOUTH – Warsaw opened its 2015 girls golf campaign with a sixth-place finish Tuesday at the 15th annual Plymouth Golf Invite at Plymouth Country Club. Warsaw finished its day with a 437.

Louann F. Watson, 84, passed to the Kingdom of God at 1:34 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth with her family at her side. Louann and her twin sister, Joann were born on Nov. 9, 1930, in Fort Wayne, to Ross Iwan and Irma Bell (Voiral) Marquardt. She graduated from …read more.

Dorothy Jean Kindred, 84, of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Home. Born Oct. 26,1930, to Hattie and Otto Kempf, Jean had a beautiful, loving, and joyful spirit that she shared generously with those fortunate enough to know her. Along with the love of her life, Charles ‘Chuck’ Kindred, she raised …read more.

Malcolm D. “Mac” Young, age 75, Plymouth, passed away at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Mac was born in Lafayette on Jan. 14, 1940, to Gordon and Margaret L. “Peggy” (Russell) Young. He retired from Bomarko. Mac was a proud grandfather. Mac is survived by his daughter: …read more.

Jean E. Dipert, 79, and Plymouth resident since 1956, passed away at 10:23 p.m. July 30, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Jean was born the daughter of William H. and Helen I. (Buchanan) Antoine on June 9, 1936, in Amboy, Ill.. She graduated from Amboy High School with the class of 1954, and lived …read more.

Carolyn “Jo” Franco, 69, Plymouth, passed away peacefully after enduring a heart ailment for many years. Her death came at 3:35 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. The daughter of Orla S. “Orly” and Edith “Louise” (McClure) Long, she was born in Plymouth on Dec. 30, 1945. As a …read more.

Carolyn J. Franco, 69, Plymouth, passed away peacefully early Thursday, July 30, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Linkon Seeley Todd Spangle was stillborn at birth on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents: Joseph E. and Anika R. (Menting) Spangle, Plymouth; brother: Jaxon Spangle at home; grandparents: Anita Spangle, Argos; and Gerald and Carolyn Menting, Lakeville, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in …read more.

Malcolm “Mac” Young, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.  

James W. Rupard, 82, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. James was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Brooklyn, Ark. to James H. and Pauline (Sharp) Rupard. On Aug. 24, 1951, in Mishawaka, he married Rose M. McClure. James owned and operated Jim’s Radiator, retiring in 1994. He …read more.

William V. Cunningham Jr., 81, passed away with his loving wife by his side at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015. William V. Cunningham, Jr. was born on June 20, 1932. That much is known for sure… Some of life’s mysteries are better left as such, an unsolved mystery. “Bill” as he has been known …read more.

Roy A. Miller, 72, passed away with his family by his side in the Elkhart Hospice House on Friday morning July 24, 2015. Roy was born in Hammond on Aug. 21, 1942, to Eli E. and Lillian Bernice (Bixel) Miller. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1960. On Sept. 29, 1962, …read more.

Martin “Mike” H. Niere, 49, of Plymouth, passed away in his own home after a short and unsparing battle with cancer on Friday, July 24, 2015. Martin was born July 13, 1966, the son of Bill and Wanda (Lawrence) Niere, both deceased. On June 22, 1991, Martin wed Irma Ruiz and lived a happy, fulfilling …read more.

William V. Cunningham Jr., 81, Plymouth, passed away with his loving wife by his side at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home

New Paris’ quest for a Town & Country 12U baseball state title went as hoped Friday evening, walloping Lewis Cass, 11-1, in a run-rule, five-inning game in the first of two games in bracket play.

A resounding pair of wins opened play at the 2015 Town & Country Senior State Finals Thursday evening at Pierceton Little League. The 12U baseball tournament, featuring eight teams from around northern Indiana, had two team begin their marches with big wins. Alexandria kicked off the tourney right with a 15-1 victory over North Miami while Plymouth pitched a shutout over Ole Miss, 6-0, in game two of the evening.

Joyce D. Lemert, 80, of North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Sept. 24, 1934, in South Bend, to Stokes and Maude (Williams) Toone. She married Larry G. Lemert at Sumption Prairie Church in South Bend on Aug. 10, 1985. Mrs. Lemert …read more.

R. Clarence “Carey” Webster, 91, Plymouth, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, in South Bend. Carey was born on April 27, 1924, in Marshall County, to John and Bessie (Dee) Webster. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Irene Overstreet and Carey were joined in marriage, on Jan. …read more.

R. Clarence “Carey” Webster, 91, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, July 18, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.    

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making a stop at Martin’s Super Market in Plymouth from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 17. The store is located at 865 E. Jefferson St. Those who wish to stop and see the iconic car will have a chance to get their picture taken with it and …read more.

Helen J. “Ginger” Harrell, age 69, of Walkerton, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born on May 9, 1946, in South Bend, to Eugene Max and Gladys (Bailey) Kennedy. Ginger married Frank B. Harrell, on June 15, 1991, in Plymouth. Ginger loved …read more.

Todd A. Holdeman, 52, of Plymouth, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart. Todd was born Jan. 10, 1963, at Bremen, to Gene A. Holdeman and Judy Ann (Early) Holdeman. He has been a resident of area all his life. Todd was a graduate of Triton High School and worked at …read more.

Mary A. Hite, 66, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center emergency room, Mishawaka. Mary was born Nov. 9, 1948, in Plymouth, to Wayne L. and Edna M. (Fear) Weedling. She was a 1967 graduate of Plymouth High School, and then went on to graduate from Vogue Beauty …read more.

Barbara J. Knepper, age 71, of Plymouth, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth. Barbara was born on Sept. 15, 1943, in Mishawaka, to Harry and Dorothy (Hoover) Zeigler. Barbara became the bride of James E. Knepper, on June 13, 1964. They were married in Argos. …read more.

Austin Lee Dean, 21, Plymouth died unexpectedly Saturday evening, July 11, at home. Austin was raised in Plymouth the son of Angel D. (Clark) Pennington who survives. He was involved in the Jr. League Football and as a member of the 2012 graduating class of Plymouth High School, Austin played varsity baseball as a pitcher …read more.

Barbara Knepper, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Austin L. Dean, 21, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Thelma J. Baldwin, 96, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, July 13, in the funeral home. Services will immediately follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Mark Need officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Dorothy M. Hayn, 86, passed away at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor. Lifetime Marshall County resident, Dorothy was born on Sept. 21, 1928, in Marshall County to Harold L. and Blanche K. (Burget) Pontius. She attended Tyner High School where she graduated with her class in 1946. On Jan. 18, 1947 …read more.

Peter “Pete” Polnaszek, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2015. Peter was born Aug. 14, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn. to Joseph and Marcella (Barton) Polnaszek. Pete and his wife, Corky, moved to Plymouth where he began working for Zentis Food, until his retirement. Pete was serving as the current …read more.

Dorothy M. Hayn, 86, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Pilgrim Manor. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, and from 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, at …read more.

Ronald L. Meyers, 70, Plymouth, passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2015, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Services will be held at 11 a.m.  Saturday, July 11 in the Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth where friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Preferred are memorial gifts to the Calvary Lutheran Church.

Ivy G. Kreamer, age 95, of Plymouth, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015, at her home. Ivy was born on Aug. 29, 1919, in Walthamstow West, London, England, to Garnet and Esther (Lauducci) Sier. Ivy retired, from selling Avon Products, in Feb. of 2012, after over 60 years of providing her service to her …read more.

Carol A. Penrod, 51, a Plymouth resident since 1978, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Friday, July 3, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus emergency room. Carol was born in Montpelier, Ohio, on July 20, 1963, to Stephen John and Frances Rhea (Apt) Simpson. She graduated from Plymouth High School …read more.

Susan I. Rininger, 60, a Plymouth resident since 1982, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, July 1, 2015. Susan was born the daughter of Donald W. and Carol I. (Sample) Rininger on Aug. 9, 1954 in Kenosha, Missouri. She worked for the Marshall-Starke Development Center in the workshop and previously at Logan Industries in …read more.

Susan A. “Susie” Swain, 80, passed away with her loving family by her side at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in her Cherrywood Avenue home. Susie was born Feb. 8, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Alfred A. and Julia M. (Barnhouse) Shaffer. She graduated from an all girl’s school, St. Joseph Academy, with the class …read more.

PENDING -Ivy Kreamer, Plymouth, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. She was born Aug. 29, 1919, in England. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Alex Carson Guyse, 18, of Lakeville, died Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2015. He was born Sept. 3, 1996, in South Bend, to Stephen and Lisa (Huber) Guyse. Alex attended the LaVille school system, in Lakeville, where he was a recent graduate. Alex was always smiling. His quick wit and contagious belly laugh could turn anybody’s day …read more.

Larry Dean Klein, 54, residing in Granger, passed away Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015 in his home, following an illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1961, in Buchanan, MI to Larry Martin and Linda (Webster) Osborn, and remained a lifelong area resident. Larry worked in construction prior to becoming ill. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, …read more.

Harold F. Wallace, 93, of South Bend, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born on July 20, 1921, in Argos, to the late Carl B. and Helen (Shafer) Wallace. On April 8, 1942 in Plymouth, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou (Enders) Wallace. Mr. …read more.

Betty J. Smith, 89 and formerly of Olive Trail, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born and stayed a lifetime resident of Plymouth, Betty was born on July 10, 1925, to Virgil C. and Bertha M. (Hill) Geisleman. She attended the Plymouth school systems till junior …read more.

Jack J. Champion, 81, residing in Edwardsburg, Mich. and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at 10:39 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born May 4, 1934, in Fremont, to the late Firm and Fern Champion. On Oct. 4, 1957, Jack married Maryann (Whitney) Champion, who preceded him …read more.

A celebration of the life of Dorothy R. Mather, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday June 20, in Lake of the Woods, Property Owners Association shelter located at 8745 North Shore Drive, Bremen. Lunch will be served. Dorothy, a longtime educator, coach and counselor passed from this life on Feb, 9, 2015. Her teaching …read more.

Leila L. Emmons, age 74, Plymouth, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, in Mishawaka. Leila was born on Feb. 16, 1942, in Plymouth, to Loren M. and Mildred G. (Myers) Dinkledine. Leila was a clerk for the Marshall County Recorder’s Office, during which time she made …read more.

Kevin T. Stoneburner, age 27, formerly of Plymouth, passed away in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday, June 8, 2015. Kevin was born on Sept. 1, 1987, in South Bend, to Randi and Tammy (Whitteberry) Stoneburner. Kevin graduated from the Plymouth High School in The Class of 2006. He enjoyed playing on the football and …read more.

Lelia Emmons, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Charles “Chuck” A. Rupert Jr., 65, passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Charles was born in South Bend, on Aug. 16, 1949, to Charles A. Sr. and Ruth A. (Szymanski) Rupert. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1968 where he then joined the Air …read more.

Josephine C. Erpelding, 87, of Parkview Street and a Plymouth resident since 1996, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Josephine was born in Fort Wayne, on March 1, 1928, to Francis J. and Wanda V. (Smith) Stuerzenberger. She graduated from New Haven High School …read more.

Don S. Ames, 84, passed away in his farm house surrounded by his loving family at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Born in Plymouth, on Jan. 4, 1931, Don was the son of Edgar S. and Helen V. (Rettinger) Ames. He graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1950. Don served for …read more.

Many have offered prayers and held thoughts in their hearts for the lives of twin brothers; Jaxton Broderick Taylor and Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt. Born premature on the Thursday, June 4, 2015, Jaxton’s struggle in life came to a rest in the palm of the hand of our true Creator – Our Lord Jesus Christ. …read more.

William Luther Skaggs, 86 years old, passed away on Friday morning, June 5, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Luther Skaggs was born on March 29, 1929, in Terryville, Ky., to the late Isaac C. and Louisa Jane (Ferguson) Skaggs. Luther was united in marriage to Phyllis Clotine Fraley on March 17, 1954, in Skaggs, …read more.

Herbert J. “Herb” Raderstorf, age 76, Plymouth, passed away at 7:22 a.m., on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his residence. Herb was born on April 24, 1939, in Logansport, to Edmund J. and Elsie E. (Bratcher) Raderstorf. April 24, 1993, was the day that Herb married the former Tammy Pohnor in Mishawaka. Herb spent many …read more.

GOSHEN – With the completion of the Northern Lakes Conference baseball and boys golf seasons, the final numbers have been totaled for the All-Sports tallies for boys and girls sports in the NLC. A very tight race in the boys standings had Warsaw claim boys golf and boys track titles in May, but the Northridge …read more.

GOSHEN – The final installment of the 2014-15 Northern Lakes Conference athletic season awards were issued Friday as the conference released its baseball All-NLC selections. Northridge and NorthWood both had the most representation after both finished 12-2 overall in the conference. Not so surprising, both teams won their sectional tournaments are playing in regional games …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon, 80, passed away Wednesday morning in Miller’s Merry Manor following an unexpected illness. Nancy cared for the community of Plymouth many years as a registered nurse with the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Nancy’s life began on the south side of Chicago, Ill., Nov. 24, 1934, the daughter of Oscar and Mae …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning following an unexpected illness. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Gerald L. Grubbs, 90, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Gerald was born in Hammond, on June 20, 1924, to Greeley and Leona Irene (Dangler) Grubbs. He attended the Hammond School Systems. Gerald served our country in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged in August of 1943. …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, age 82, of Plymouth, passed away at 2:59 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at SJRMC Rehabilitation Institute, in Mishawaka. Ralph was born on Oct. 17, 1932, in Hazard, Ky., to Chester A. and Edna L. (Lampkins) Chandler. He married the former Carolyn J. “Joanne” Keller on May 27, 1955. They were blessed …read more.

Ancilla College Nursing Department held its 10th Professional Pinning Ceremony on Sunday, May 31 in the Catherine Kasper Life Center Chapel. Of those that graduated, Melissa Barenie, Rochester, and Angela Leary, Plymouth were amongst the group of four. Berniece Umbaugh, RN, a resident of Catherine Kasper Life Center and Registered Nurse for 70 years served …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, Plymouth, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born in Hazard, Ky. on Oct. 17, 1932. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.    

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference officially released its softball All-NLC selections Friday morning as well as the final listings for girls tennis and boys golf. For softball, Wawasee led the Northern Lakes Conference with a 12-2 record and its first-ever NLC team title. Wawasee fought off Concord in the season finale and split with …read more.

PLYMOUTH – The Marshall County seat will be buzzing and humming this weekend as the Honda USAC National Midget Championships will be taking place at Plymouth Speedway. The races will take place Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, at the oval dirt track. Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. with racing to follow. Tickets …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday morning May 27, 2015. His death occurred at home of natural causes. Born in South Bend, on Jan. 5, 1951, Darrell was the son of James B. and Letha Scheuer. Darrell received a Church Charter from First Christian Church on Jan. …read more.

Phillip J. Rentschler, 77, Macy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1937, in Fulton County, the son of Mervine C. and Elgy V. (Hubert) Rentschler. On December 23, 1956 he married Margaret Ann Albner. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1994. …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, Plymouth, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

A few local high schools recently received a nod from USNews.com. The website recently released a listing of top schools in Indiana based upon class sizes, testing scores and proficiency scores in both algebra and English. Though many schools in Kosciusko County such as Wawasee High School and Warsaw Community High School were unranked, schools …read more.

Brent J. “Gopher” Brockus, 64, a resident of Plymouth for the past 17 years, passed away suddenly of natural causes at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center ER. He was born the son of Bert J. and Rosemary E. (Shaffer) Brockus on Feb. 17, 1951, in Rochester. Brent was …read more.

Natasha N. Juniper, 33, of Royal Center, passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 11, 1981, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Dale and Lori (Williamson) Weaver. Natasha was a 1999 Pioneer High School graduate and a graduate of St. Elizabeth Nursing School. On …read more.

Linda Lou Keller, Plymouth, died at 11:34 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after being surrounded by her family for several days. She died after a battle with cancer at the young age of 64 years. Linda was born, in Plymouth, on April 30, 1951, to Charles and Evalena …read more.

Betty Jane (Stump) Holderead, 92, passed away on Monday morning, May 18, 2015, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Betty was born in South Bend, on March 3, 1923 to Harry S. and Irma B. (Cole) Rowe. On June 23, 1940 in the Pine Creek Church, Betty became the bride of Grant Stump. He …read more.

Natasha N. Juniper, 33, of Royal Center passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.