A sports wrap for NorthWood athletics on Thursday, Dec. 10.

Richard E. Pentelow, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 in Elkhart. The son of Clyde and Ilo (Mead) Pentelow, Richard was born Nov. 27, 1931 in Plymouth. He graduated from Lincoln High School. On May 11, 1984 he was joined in marriage to Patricia Ann Houin Read of Plymouth. He …read more.

Rose M. Sorg, 77, Plymouth, died Dec. 12, 2016 at her home with her husband and daughters by her side. Rose was born in Gary, Nov. 18, 1939, to parents Joseph and Rose (Carrico) Valovich, who preceded her in death; two brothers, Junior and Charlie Valovich and sister, Gloria Kotal, preceded her as well. Rose …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw swim teams defeated Plymouth in conference action Tuesday night.

Douglas J. Robinson, 60, Plymouth, passed away suddenly due to natural causes at his home, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. Doug was born Nov. 5, 1956 in Chicago, to the late Claiborne James and Vera Louise (Bradley) Robinson. He graduated from Central High School in Detroit, Michigan and then completed some college courses. He was married …read more.

Lowell E. Wallace, 66, a lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away after a battle with cancer with his family by his side at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Lowell was born in Plymouth, Jan. 29, 1950 to Lewis E. and Betty (Marsh) Wallace. He graduated from Plymouth …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw girls basketball team opened conference play with an impressive win over Plymouth Saturday night.

Juanita M. Hanthorn, 85, Plymouth, went home to be with her Lord peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 in the Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Juanita was born Jan. 28, 1931 in Plymouth, to Harry W. and Alice (Montague) Griggs. Juanita worked for Kralis Brothers Foods in Mentone many years ago. She enjoyed babysitting and did some …read more.

WARSAW – Plymouth edged Warsaw 37-36 in a freshman boys basketball game Thursday night.

WARSAW – A young Warsaw wrestling team lost to Plymouth, 52-27, Tuesday night in an NLC dual.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood’s girls topped Plymouth 98-85 while the Pilgrim boys topped the Panthers 120-57 in NLC swimming Tuesday evening.

Charlotte E. Bender, 83, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Charlotte was born Nov. 14, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to Harold A. and Charlotte J. (Hall) Gritten. She was a lifelong resident of the Marshall county area. She and John managed the family farm and raised their 3 daughters. …read more.

Mary Ann France, 86, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Mich. one of six children born to Carl A. and Evelyn A. (Menninger) Peterson and was raised during the Great Depression. In 1944 the family moved to Byron Township when she was …read more.

James J. “Jim” Whiteman, 79, peacefully passed away of natural causes in his home Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2016. Jim was born Dec. 13, 1936 in Gary to James A. and Ruby B. (Howland) Whiteman. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1955. He joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in …read more.

AKRON – Sports wrap for Tippecanoe Valley sports on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Kenneth Ray Sherwood, 69, Plymouth and formerly of Bourbon, passed away at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 2016, in the South Bend Hospice House. Service arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

PLYMOUTH – A hot start for Plymouth kept the Pilgrims ahead in a 60-35 win over Triton Tuesday night in boys hoops.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference issued its 2016 All-NLC selections for football.

Eugene E. “Gene” Yates, 74, Plymouth, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Gene was born to Orvel J. and Salena a (Weaver) Yates n Michigan City June 6, 1942. On Nov. 29, 1963 Gene married the former Mary Simmers at a ceremony in the First United Methodist …read more.

Richard Mendler Campana, 83, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in his residence. Richard was born Jan. 6, 1933 in San Francisco, Calif., to the late Don and Helen (Mendler) Campana. Richard served in the United State Navy and was honorably discharged in 1954. He retired from HI-TECH DURAVENT in 1992 after eleven years …read more.

Lloyd C. France, M.D. 89, Plymouth, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 19, 2016 in the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. He was born Sept. 20, 1927 in Byron Center, Mich. to Paul J. and Dora H. (Hickox) France. He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Mary Ann (Peterson) France whom he wed …read more.

Inez Lorette (DuBois) Eley, 97, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos Community, died at 2:40 a.m., Nov. 18, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in failing health. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

BOURBON – Plymouth pressed Triton into a 48-28 win Thursday in girls basketball.

Kristina Lyn Freant, 42, Talma, passed Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born on Feb. 17, 1974 in Plymouth to Gary and Peggy (Irwin) Kubley. She was a 1992 Tippecanoe Valley High School graduate. She enjoyed arts and crafts, everything outdoors, and all kinds of animals. She was always looking …read more.

Norma Sue Sherk, 76, Plymouth, passed away at 1 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in the South Bend Hospice House. Sue was born Sept. 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Merle and Mabel (Ross) Zehner. On Feb. 26, 1961, she married Ronald Sherk. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald; …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Police have arrested Jamie L. Elsea, 24, Charles Street, Plymouth, on an initial charge of neglect of a dependent. No bond has been set.

Margaret R. Barenie, 86, passed away at her Plymouth residence, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Margaret was born in Chicago, Ill. March 28, 1930 to Walter and Mary (Murphy) Carver. Margaret married Kenneth S. Barenie May 7, 1949 in Black Oak. Their union of marriage created a family tree with two sons and two daughters. Marge …read more.

Richard “Paul” Costello, 78, Plymouth, died Nov. 5, 2016. He was born in Charlotte, Iowa Nov. 7, 1937 to loving parents Ella T. (O’Brien) and Valery J. Costello. Paul was the seventh of ten children, his siblings are: James J. and Evelyn Costello, Charlotte, Iowa; Michael T. (deceased) and Imogene Costello of Clarksville, Tenn.; Gilbert …read more.

Edgar Grandville Wilcox, 94, Rochester, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Jan. 1, 1922, Edgar was born in Tyner to Edward Bruce and Viola May Cudney Wilcox. As a young man Edgar served as a rifleman with the US Army during WWII. He was honored …read more.

Eva (Wellman) Sowers, 98, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus. Eva was born Oct. 21, 1918 in Starke County to Ira and Edna (Sult) Bickel. Eva has been a lifelong resident of Plymouth; she has lived on the same property for the past 70 years. …read more.

GOSHEN – Northridge’s girls and Concord’s boys are the early clubhouse leaders in the 2016-17 Northern Lakes Conference All-Sports tallies.

PLYMOUTH — Raymond Grummell Sr. of South Bend was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies Thursday, Oct. 27, in connection to a vehicle fire Aug. 2. Grummell has been charged with arson.

Edward J. Segraves, 51, a former resident of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his Warsaw home. Ed was born the son of Jerry D. and Betty J. (Roberts) Segraves June 25, 1965 in Portland, Maine. The family moved to the Marshall County area in the mid 1960’s. Growing up on a farm …read more.

Edward J. Segraves, 51, a former resident of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his Warsaw home, Oct. 25, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home  

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department at Walgreens in Plymouth took part in ridding of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, as a part of the Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Take Back Program.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference issued Wednesday morning its All-NLC volleyball selections.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference released Tuesday its lists for boys and girls soccer All-Conference teams.

Barbara A. Pentelow, 86, Plymouth, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Barbara was born the daughter of Jesse and Esther (Wright) Menser on June 29, 1930 at Plymouth. She married Clyde J. Pentelow March 16, 1952 at Plymouth, he passed away June 22, 1997. She was a resident …read more.

Lois A. Drake, 83, Knox, passed away late Wednesday evening, Oct. 19, 2016 in her residence. She was born May 31, 1933 in Huntington, to the late Russell R. and Helen B. (Welker) Wells. Lois graduated from Lancaster High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading, doing yard work, and needlework. She …read more.

Kip L. Lowry, 48, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home Oct. 18, 2016. Kip was born July 14, 1968 in LaPorte to Walter N. Lowry and Helen B. (Ransbottom) Sparks. He attended Plymouth High School. On Sept. 28, 1991, Kip married his high school sweetheart, Julie G. Richard, in St. Michael’s Catholic …read more.

Dora A. VanBlaricom, 77, Plymouth, passed away in her home surrounded by her family at 8:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Dora was born in Plymouth May 13, 1939 to Cecil and Anges (Luse) Dixon. On Nov. 24, 1955 in Plymouth, Dora became the wife of Raymond P. VanBlaricom Sr. He would precede her in …read more.

James T. Himes, 58, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus. James was born Sept. 11, 1958 in Kosciusko County. James is a 1977 Penn High school graduate. James was a hard-working man who retired in 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. But his …read more.

Dora A. VanBlaricom, 77, Plymouth, passed away in her home surrounded by her family at 8:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth recorded a three-game win over Triton Thursday night in the regular season volleyball finale for both clubs.

Dorothy L. Reese, 96, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at the Signature Healthcare Center in Bremen. Dorothy was born Sept. 11, 1920 in Richland County, S.C. to Edgar Robert and Elsie Lucille (Kuskye) Morrison. Dorothy became the bride of Raymond E. Reese Nov. 28, 1936, he preceded her in passing Feb. 11, 1979. Dorothy was …read more.

PLYMOUTH – The Concord volleyball team topped Plymouth 3-1 to win the Northern Lakes Conference championship Tuesday night.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference issued its All-NLC award winners for the 2016 cross country season.

PLYMOUTH — Wawasee’s upset bid in the sectional championship game fell short as the Warriors lost 3-2 to host Plymouth Saturday night.

WARSAW – NorthWood and Warsaw each claimed 4-0 wins Thursday evening at the Warsaw Girls Soccer Sectional semi-finals.

PLYMOUTH — Chris Pena lifted Wawasee to a 2-1 win in Wednesday’s sectional semifinal against NorthWood with a goal in the game’s final minute.

Clyde E. Bick, 92, Plymouth resident since 1972, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 with his wife by his side at the Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Clyde was born in Fulton County Sept. 19, 1924 to Clyde A. and Mable (Myers) Bick. He graduated from Rochester High School with the class of …read more.

Rose Enders, 59, passed away with her husband and family by her side in her home at 5:52 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. Born in Plymouth Jan. 19, 1957, Rose was the daughter of Russell and Erika (Hamann) Tribbey. She graduated from LaVille High School with the class of 1976. On May 23, 1997 in …read more.

Carolyn H. “Merky” Gangloff, 63, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born June 26, 1953 in Clendenin, W. Va., to James and Doris (Roush) White. Carolyn’s greatest joy was her family and being a homemaker. She will be missed by all who loved her. Carolyn …read more.

Bertha Palmer, 88, Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 in the Riverside Village in Elkhart. Bertha was born March 12, 1928 in Plymouth to Harry and Alice (Montague) Griggs. Bertha worked at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth as a nurse’s aide. She was a longtime resident of Elkhart moving from Plymouth. Bertha …read more.

Islee Luella Davis, born to Angel Ward and Zach Davis Sept. 29, 2016 at 3:48 a.m. lost her life shortly before entering the world. She will be deeply, deeply missed by all that awaited her arrival. Her oldest sister Mary-Jane Ward is very saddened her Christmas wish will not be granted after all. Her next …read more.

Timothy A. “Homer” Watson, 66, passed away of natural causes at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Homer was born in Plymouth Dec. 28, 1949 to Charles W. and Wilma J. (Goodman) Watson. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1968. He served in …read more.

Plymouth and Fairfield won boys tennis sectional championships on Saturday.

Virginia Eileen (Kanarr) Machlan, 71, Plymouth, passed away at home after a long illness Sept. 28, 2016. Virginia was born Oct. 9, 1944 in Plymouth, to Arthur Ray and Anna Lucille (Silvers) Kanarr. Virginia loved to read and work jigsaw puzzles. She collected butterfly, hummingbird and dragonfly figures. Virginia retired from Farm Innovators and United …read more.

BREMEN – Bremen and Plymouth both won 5-0 in the semi-final of the Bremen Boys Tennis Sectional, knocking out Triton and LaVille.

GOSHEN – The boys tennis All-NLC list was officially released Wednesday.

NAPPANEE – The NorthWood girls soccer team lost to Plymouth in conference action Tuesday night.

PLYMOUTH — Heartland Artist Gallery will be displaying over 100 pieces of art at their 28th Annual Juried Art Show in the month of October. All the art is new to the Gallery, and entered from the surrounding four states. Curator, Carrolyne Babcock had this to say about the art submitted: “We have an eclectic …read more.

James “Jim” D. Herrin, 77, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Jim had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On April 30, 1939, in Argos, he was born to Iley J. Herrin and Violet M. (Archambeault) Herrin. Jim …read more.

WARSAW – Concord won the boys tennis team title at the NLC championships Saturday afternoon.

Dean L. Zehner, 68, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Dean was born Jan. 26, 1948 in Vero Beach, Fla., to the late Donald B. and Florence M. (Collins) Zehner. He had worked for U.S. Granules for several years. Surviving are his children: Don (Christi) Zehner, …read more.

James “Jim” D. Herrin, 77, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Jim had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Arrangements for James D. Herrin are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home

PLYMOUTH — Wawasee fell victim to its third-straight loss Friday evening.

Lifetime resident Duane Kreighbaum, 65, died at his home Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, 2016. Born Dennis Duane Kreighbaum on Aug. 10, 1951, in Plymouth, he was the second born of three children to Leo Eldon and Marie Alice (Stuntz) Kreighbaum. During his school years he was involved in F.F.A. and graduated with the PHS Class …read more.

Hazel B. Gilliland, 90, and Plymouth resident since 1960, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.

Hazel B. Gilliland, 90, Plymouth resident since 1960, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Hazel was born in Indianapolis on May 1, 1923, to Phreno and Carrie (Shook) Mathis. She graduated from Bunker Hill High School with the class of 1944. After graduating from Bunker Hill High …read more.

Maryann Vanek, 87, Plymouth passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at her home.

Pauline M. Robinson, 106, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. The Robinson family would like to thank Melodie Overmyer and her staff at Pilgrim Manor for taking such good care of Pauline. Pauline was born on July 8, 1910, in Peru, to Clarence O. and Effie M. …read more.

Robert W. Anthony, 88, and lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away in his home at 3:47 p.m. Sept. 12, 2016. Born in Plymouth, Bob graduated from West High School with the class of 1946. He married Jacqueline (Brooke) Anthony in June of 1950. She would precede him in death in 1997. Bob served in the U.S. …read more.

Virginia M. Thomas, 65, lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away with her husband by her side Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at the Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart.

Judith Ambrose, 76, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Mishawaka Campus. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home at this time.

Paul J. Bailey, 82, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, under the care of The Center of Hospice and Palliative Care. Paul was born on Nov. 22, 1933, in Bremen, to Paul Albert and Edna Mae (Cox) Bailey. Paul retired from NIPSCO after nearly 39 years of service as a construction supervisor. …read more.

Lori A. Snyder, 59, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at home her. Lori was born on Feb. 7, 1957, in Peru, to Kenneth E. and Hazel (Mathis) Gilliland. She will be fondly remembered for her heart of gold and fondness of cats. Lori is survived by her mother: Hazel Gilliland, Plymouth; her …read more.

A handful of area sports for Tuesday, Sept. 6, have been altered.

PLYMOUTH – The Warsaw football team dropped a 17-10 final to Plymouth in the conference opener Friday night.

SYRACUSE — A recap from Thursday’s volleyball game between Northern Lakes Conference foes Plymouth and Wawasee.

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth High School has issued notes regarding Friday’s varsity football game between Warsaw and host Plymouth.

BOURBON – Plymouth pitched a near perfect game against Triton’s boys tennis team Wednesday afternoon.

WARSAW – The Warsaw boys and girls cross country teams each swept Wawasee and Plymouth Tuesday night.

Lifetime resident Michael Ousnamer, 71, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at his Plymouth home following an illness in the company and care of his family.

William “Bill” C. Niswonger, 77, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Mary E. Cook, 84, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 in the Elkhart Hospice House surrounded by her loving family

Terry Lee “T.P.” Prater, 55, a Walkerton resident for the past ten years and formerly of Plymouth, passed away due to natural causes Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne.

Michael Ousnamer, 71, Plymouth, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 27 at his home in the company of his wife Sharon and children. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Edna Mae Keyser Couts Keltz Wagoner, 93, Plymouth, peacefully went to be with the Lord Aug. 24, 2016.

Edward E. Warren Sr., 100, South Bend, passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at home.  He was born on April 30, 1916, in Culver to the late Adril and Amanda (Wiser) Warren.  On Oct. 23, 1943, in South Bend, he was united in marriage to the former Virginia B. Harding. Mr. Warren is …read more.

WALKERTON — An update from police in Plymouth. They’ve arrested a suspected sexual predator.

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth football team will forfeit its season-opening win due to the use of an ineligible player.

James Allen Austin, 51, Houston, Texas died along with his wife, Summer Anne Austin, 38, in a private plane crash near the West Houston Airport on July 8, 2016.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Walkerton Police Department is warning the public of a possible sexual predator in the area

Anne K. Schafer, 98, New Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 19, in Hamilton Grove Community, New Carlisle. She was born Sept. 16, 1917 in Lincoln, Neb., to the late George and Margaret (Lieder) Dies. In 1937 in Nebraska, Anne married Jacob J. Schafer, who preceded her in death on Feb. 29, 1995. Anne is …read more.

Infant Oliver Ira Fitz Artist, 10 days old, Plymouth, passed away at 12:23 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Jennifer A. Miller, 45, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 at home.

Ronald E. Woolley, 72, of Plymouth, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in the Hospice House of St. Joseph County.

Pedro G. Vasquez Jr., 47, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 21, 2016, at his Plymouth home following an illness. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home  

PLYMOUTH – Tippecanoe Valley finished its entry into the Plymouth JV Volleyball Tournament with a 2-2 mark Saturday.