Gloria J. Banks, 74, of Culver, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Banks was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on Feb. 1, 1946, one of 3 children born to George B. and Alice M. (Miller) Lutz. After the family moved to Indiana, Gloria graduated from Culver High School.  After high school, …read more.

Jack Linn Houghton, Jr., 63, of Culver, Ind. died at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at the Center for  Hospice House in South Bend, where he had been for less that 24 hours. He was very brave and courageous and fought a hard 13 year battle against Stage 4 Metastatic prostate cancer. Jack …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.

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.

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 E. Shidler, 85, Culver, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Catherine was born to Thomas and Mildred (Sims) DePoy Nov. 9, 1931 in Winamac.  On Aug. 23, 1948 she married Orville R. “Todd” Shidler in Winamac. In 1956, they relocated to Culver, where they raised their 6 children.  Orville …read more.

Peter D. Trone of Culver, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at the age of 86. Peter was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Oct. 27, 1929, the son of Donaldson and Almeda (Daum) Trone. He graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis and attended Butler University and Rollins College in Florida. During the summers between 1946 …read more.

Dolores Verna (Macey) McCarthy, 85, Culver, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Dolores was born on July 26, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Richard and Gertrude Macey. She graduated from Central High School in South Bend in 1949. Upon graduation, she started …read more.

Richard “Dick” Paul Dugger, 85, formerly of South Bend, and Culver, passed away peacefully while living at The Hearth at Juday Creek, Granger, Sept. 7, 2016. Dick was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa Jan. 23, 1931 to Gerald and Helma (Bowen) Dugger. On Aug. 24, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan Cunningham. She survives, …read more.

Imogene R. Clifton, 91, Culver passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, with her family at her side. Imogene was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in rural Culver, one of two children born to John and Estella (Hoff) Milner. While attending school in Culver she met her future husband, Charles …read more.

Donnabelle Lucille Bernhardt, 89, Culver, died Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Life Care Center in Rochester, following a long illness.

Antal (Tony) Marton, formerly of Culver, passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Dora, Fla. Aug. 26, 2016 with family at his side after a brief illness.

Jim Napier, 57, Culver, died Aug. 22, 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend.

Susan K. Flora, 72, Culver, passed away Aug. 10, 2016 at her home with her family at her side.

Faith A. Kersey, 64, Culver, passed away Aug. 6, 2016. Faith was born to Eugene and Doris (Hawkins) Jefferies Sr. on January 30, 1952 in Argos. She was married to Steven Kersey on July 4, 2001 in Plymouth. Faith is survived by her husband Steven; sons: Charles (Lisa) Hite, Plymouth; and Timothy (Angel) Baltes, Sullivan; …read more.

Jeanette A. “Jan” Sanders, 84, of Culver, passed away August 7, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

Melvin C. Walter, 63, Culver passed away on Friday, July 23, 2016.

Melvin C. Walter, 63, Culver, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2016. Melvin was born on Nov. 24, 1952, in Laporte. He was one of several children born to Raymond (Pauline Tinkey) Walter who are deceased. Melvin was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. When he wasn’t on the water or in a tree stand, …read more.

Ruth Kline passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2016, surrounded by three generations of her family who loved and adored her. Throughout her 100 years of life, she was a rock for her family; demonstrating through her unceasing hard work, faith, and zest how to live a fulfilling life. She will be particularly missed …read more.

Francis Lee “Bud” “Doc” Babcock, 87, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 23, 2015, at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. Born Sept. 17, 1928, in Rochester, Bud’s youth was happily spent on Lake Manitou, where his parents owned rental cottages and, over the years, other businesses, including a restaurant, a meat processing plant, and …read more.

On Oct. 11, 2015, we lost our lifelong example of compassion, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. Mary Ella (Galinski) Babcock, 87, beloved wife of Dr. Francis Lee Babcock, passed away from multiple organ failure at her home in Green Valley, Ariz. Mary was born in Gary, W.Va., on Feb. 16, 1928, and grew up in Elkton, Md. …read more.

Joseph Louis Mester Jr., 89, Culver, died June 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Born in South Bend to the late Joseph L. and Anna (Fabian) Mester, he had one sister: Ann Parkus, who is also deceased. Joe was a life long resident of the Michiana area. He graduated from John Adams High School …read more.

Ralph Pedersen, 89, of Culver, passed away June 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

Rosemary Weaver, 89, Culver passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, June 8, 2016, surrounded by her family.

Rosella Zechiel Woidich, 103, passed away April 27, 2016 in Maitland, Fla.

Linda C. Mahler, 67, Culver, passed away May 19, 2016 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.

Nancy Ann Curtis, 77, Culver, died Saturday May 14, 2016, in Plymouth.

Eric Paul Van Horn died May 1, 2016. He was born on August 15, 1968 in Plymouth to Harry Ronald (Ron) and
Connie Van Horn.

Jimmy M. “Jake” Jacobson, 76, Monterey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo, after fighting cancer for the last few years.

Mary E. Kowatch, 87, Culver, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2016.

Martin Mahler, 92, of Culver, passed away April 4, 2016, at his home.

Larry (Peanuts) R. Lowry, 81, of Culver passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend surrounded by his family. He was the world to his wife, a hero to his children, and a legend in the Culver Community.

Richard Lee Personette, 57, Culver, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Plymouth, and married Peggy Hansen on Nov. 11, 2011, in Culver. He retired from McGill’s Corp. in Valparaiso. He was a Cubs fan and a Peyton Manning fan. He …read more.

Joseph Patrick Kieras, 71, Culver, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, surrounded by family. Joe was born in Hammond, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, to the late Joseph and Helen Kieras. Joe graduated from Hammond Tech and was then drafted into the United States Army, during which he served overseas in the Vietnam War, and from …read more.

William Edward “Bill” Belk, 77, Culver, died on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at his home with his wife by his side. Bill was born on Oct. 7, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. where he spent much of his life until he chose to become a full-time resident of his favorite out of the city get-away spot, …read more.

Mary Marie Long, 95, of Monterey, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Mary was born in Winamac, on Aug. 23, 1920, to Guy S and Elizabeth (Trapp) Tuley. She married Roger E. Long Jr. on December 12, 1937 and they celebrated their 65th anniversary before he passed away …read more.

CULVER — Kathy R. Pearson, 66, Culver, died Dec. 30, at home with her loving husband by her side. Kathy was born to Robert and Rosetta (Franklin) Ray on Dec. 6, 1949, in Williamsport. She met and later married William Pearson in Attica, Aug. 16, 1969. Kathy was the office manager for Easterday Construction for …read more.

John W. “Jack” Montgomery, 74, of Culver, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, surrounded by family. Jack was born in Evergreen Park, Ill., on Sept. 1, 1941, to George and Charlotte (Schmid) Montgomery. He graduated from Fenger High School, Chicago, in 1959 and attended Dakota Wesleyan University. He was the owner/operator of South Side …read more.

Dorothy A Osborn, 95, of Culver, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Dorothy was born to Frank and Amelia Anderson on March 14, 2015, in Dallas, Texas. She was married to Robert L. Osborn. Together they raised four sons. Bob preceded her in death on …read more.

Martha Jane Ives, 91, of Culver passed away Dec. 17, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Martha was born on January 14, 1924 in Culver, Indiana, to Hazel and Clarence “Red” Calhoun. She was one of four sisters. She actually started school when she was five because she just couldn’t wait to go to school. …read more.

Dollis Zechiel Dillon Studebaker, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 9, 1921, in Culver in her parent’s home. She lived in Culver nearly her entire life, moving to Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, in 2004. She was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of …read more.

Dollis O. Studebaker, 94, formerly of Culver, passed away at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, on Dec. 9, 2015. Dollis was born in Culver on July 9, 1921. She married Arthur Judson Dillon Jr., on Dec. 28, 1941. He preceded her in death. She later married Bryon Studebaker, who also preceded her in death. A memorial …read more.

William (Bill) Kerr Murphy, 101, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, 2015. He had struggled with pneumonia the last several years, but this last bout was too much for his heart and lungs to fight. Bill was born in Pulaski County on May 6, 1914. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Marshall County Sheriffs’ Department would like to remind motorist that with the approach of winter, there will again be weather conditions that will challenge driving abilities. Snow-covered roads create serious driving hazards, causing an increase in traffic accidents. All motorists should exercise the following precautions during the winter weather season:

Bobetta L. Washburn Ruhnow, 86, Culver, passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Bobetta was born to Claude and Kathryn Cummings on July 17, 1929, in Plymouth. She was a graduate of Culver High School. Bobetta married Jack A. Washburn. He preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Emil ‘Bud’ …read more.

Stephen F. Randolph, 53, Culver, passed away on Oct. 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Stephen was born on March 23, 1962, in Beach Grove, to Allen F. and Joan (Walters) Randolph. He was one of three children. After he graduated high school in Elmhurst, Ill., the family moved to Culver. …read more.

Sandra L. McVicker, 60, Culver, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born to Richard and Bernice (Hajicek) Thomas on June 2, 1955, in South Bend. She attended Culver Community High School. On March 17, 1973, she married Clifford McVicker in Culver, Indiana. He survives. Sandy …read more.

Robert A. “Windy” Miller, 90, Culver, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, in Kokomo. Bob was born on June 1, 1925, in Joliet, Ill. He was the son of Russell and Mildred (Bloom) Miller. After graduating high school, Bob joined the Army Air Force, proudly serving his country. After his military service …read more.

Frances Ruth Geiselman, 93, lifetime resident of Culver, died at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2015. Frances was a well-known and loved resident of Culver, always with a witty sense of humor and a joke for any occasion. She was a loving wife and mother, married to Ralph Geiselman for more …read more.

Dolores Mitzell, 86, Culver, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, one day before her 87th birthday. Dorry was born to Catherine and Fred Mumma, in York, Penn. She graduated from York High School and soon after met the love of her life, Channing Mitzell, of Shrewsbury, …read more.

Lorraine R. Thomas, 90, Culver, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Lorraine was born July 4, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. She was one of five children born to Edward and Agnes (Mottys) Pletka. Lorraine attended Culver Community High School. She fell in love and married Leroy Thomas on Nov. 5, 1943, at Leiters …read more.

Jean Anne Artist, 80, of Culver, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at home. Jean was born to Harley and Edith (Muffley) Brock on Jan. 9, 1953, in Bourbon. She was a 1953 graduate of Bourbon High School. On May 23, 1953, she was married to Herman D. Artist. He preceded her in death …read more.

Maxiene Healy-Erath, 95, of Culver, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 … absent from the body and present with the Lord and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Maxiene Barbara began life Feb. 7, 1920, in Ann Arbor, Ind., the daughter of St. Clair and Marjorie (Snow) Pardee. …read more.

Russell V. Overmyer, 100, of Culver, passed away Aug. 31, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Sept. 14, 1914, to Charles and Emma (Von Ehr) Overmyer near Burr Oak. On July 23, 1939 he married Esther L. Trease. She preceded him in death July 13, 2010. Russell has his own custom farm …read more.

Mary Ann (Burkett) Martin, 83, of Culver, passed away Wednesday evening, Aug. 26, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born in Ora, on July 20, 1932, the daughter of Cecil and Blanche (Whetstone) Burkett. She graduated from Knox High School in 1950. She met William Martin in Mishawaka and they were married …read more.

Mary “Ann” (Brooks) Paul, age 87, of Monterey passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 23, 2015. Ann was born on May 13, 1928, in Starke County, to Raymond and Clara (Katschke) Brooks. Ann married Peter Anthony Paul on May 3, 1948 in a ceremony in North Judson; he passed on April 21, 2007. Ann is …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Jenkins, 49, of Whitestown, previously of Culver, passed away at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, with his wife, Susan Cowen-Jenkins, and nephew, Justin Jenkins, at his side.  Jeff succumbed to a lengthy illness while hospitalized at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born to Donald Dean and Jean Irene Kofford …read more.

David Lee Schrimsher, 62, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Culver, went peacefully home to Christ at 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, with his wife of 36 years by his side. He died at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, after a long illness. He was born to Samuel I. and Betty J. Schrimsher on …read more.

Richard Paul Bush, 81, went home to be with his Heavenly Father at 5:10 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at in his home on the sorta rough farm near Culver while in the loving care of his family, following an extended illness. He was born in Culver, on Nov. 7, 1933, to Kenneth C. and …read more.

On July 1, 2015, Teri Lee went with her Heavenly Father, whom she was extremely close with, to Heaven and is finally at peace. She was surrounded by her loved ones and family. Family was the most important thing to Teri, and everyone that met her will testify that she made them feel like family, …read more.

Karl Master, Monterey, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Sept. 21, 1919, to Edward C. and Ida (Appler) Master, and married June L. Wolfram on Feb. 24, 1939. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Radioman 3rd class on the U.S.S. …read more.

Sandra Kay (Cline) Phillips, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Camellia Gardens of Life Care Nursing Home in Thomasville, Ga. She was born Sept. 15, 1963, in Culver, to the late Milton Roth and Mary Catherine (Tracy) Cline, and lived in Thomasville, Ga. for 38 years. Ms. Phillips was a childhood member of …read more.

William “Bill” L. Wieringa, 87, Culver, passed away on May 19, 2015, at his home in Culver. Bill was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Sheldon, Ill.  He was one of four children born to William E and Iva (Garrett) Wieringa. Having met the love of his life, Bill married Nita J. Wedgebury on March 11, …read more.

Paul Francis Schmidt, 78, of Culver, passed away Monday, April 20, surrounded by family. Paul was a loving and dedicated husband, passionate teacher, wonderful father and grandfather who inspired others to live up to their full potential. He was born near Leiters Ford at the family farm on April 19, 1937, to the late Frank …read more.

Sue Ann Busart, 83, of Culver, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, in Rochester. Sue was born on Sept. 12, 1931 in Culver. She was one of two children born to Frank and Blanche (Reed) Henderson. She was raised in Culver and graduated from Culver Community High School. She married the love of her life, …read more.

Robert E. Bird, Sr, 91, of Culver, died early morning on Saturday, March 21 in St Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Robert was born to Earl and Carrie Bird on Oct. 15, 1923 in Du Quoin, Ill. Upon her remarriage, he was reared by Carrie and Kenny Stevens, along with his two sisters: Loretta Stevens …read more.

Bernard G Busart, 83, of Culver, passed away on Monday, March 2, surrounded by his family. Bernie was born on June 1, 1931 in Culver, one of four children born to Walter and Marguerite (Meehan) Busart. After being raised in Culver and graduating from Culver Community High School he wed Sue Henderson on April 11, 1952, having …read more.

Dorothy May Henning Thews, 86, Culver, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver surrounded by her five children. Dorothy was born Nov. 22, 1928, in Culver to Harry and Rubie Lasch Henning.  She graduated from Culver High School in 1946 and from Christian College, Columbia, Mo., in 1948. On Sept. 20, …read more.