BOURBON – Shannon Arndt fired a no-hitter Wednesday as Bremen defeated Triton 10-0 in softball.

NAPPANEE – The NorthWood baseball team collected another win Saturday.

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

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.

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.

BOURBON – Girls tennis and boys golf results for Triton’s Wednesday action.

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.

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.

NAPPANEE – Bremen slugged its way to a 13-3, five-inning softball win at NorthWood Thursday evening.

BOURBON – Triton rode the hot hand of Grant Johnson to a 50-41 boys basketball win over Bremen Tuesday night.

ALBION — A breakdown of the Class 2-A Sectional 35 girls basketball tournament at Central Noble.

LAKEVILLE – Bremen will have three of its teams in championships at the 2017 Bi-County basketball tournament.

WARSAW – The Lakeview Middle School girls basketball teams picked up two wins Wednesday night.

LAKEVILLE – Triton fell to Bremen 33-20 Wednesday night in the JV brackets of the Bi-County boys basketball tournament.

WARSAW – The Edgewood Middle School middle school girls basketball team defeated Bremen Monday night.

WARSAW – The Edgewood Middle School boys basketball teams were winners Wednesday night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evelyn M. Leeper, 99, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Evelyn was born on Sept. 27, 1917, to Jess and Amelia (Berger) Bollenbacher. On Dec. 31, 1938, she married Adam Leeper. He passed away on Nov. 5, 2000. She is survived by daughter: Barbara …read more.

Francis “Fritz” Bollman, 85, Nappanee, died at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Lakeland Health Care Center, Milford, surrounded by his family.  He had resided at Lakeland for four years. He was born July 15, 1931 in Elkhart County to Charles L. and Amelia (Wengerd) Bollman. Francis Bollman attended Union Center School and lived his …read more.

Janet Rose Davidson, 76, Bremen, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Janet was born March 5, 1940, the daughter of the late Henry and Marguerite (Kieffer) Fleck. Jan worked for Stauffer Foam in Bremen for 20 years. She also worked several years for American Optical Safety in …read more.

Jennifer Ann D’Haese, 59, Indianapolis, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 in her home surrounded by family. Jennifer was born Dec. 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Walter and Judith (Phend) Lynch. On June 3, 2000, in Bristol, IN, she married Thomas A. D’Haese. She is survived by …read more.

BREMEN – NorthWood opened its girls swim season with a split with Bremen and Knox Tuesday evening.

BOURBON – Scoring was at a premium in Bremen’s 32-18 win at Triton Tuesday in girls hoops.

On Nov. 6, 2016, surrounded by family in his home, Rick quietly passed away at the age of 62. Rick was born in Plymouth Dec. 27, 1953 to William and Martha Boyer. Raised in North Township, Rick attended LaVille High School, where he excelled in football and track, and for many years, held the schools pole …read more.

Mary Ellen Rader, 96, Bremen, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 in the We Belong Senior Care Home of Plymouth. Mary was born on June 29, 1920, the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Miller) Shafer. On October 2, 1941, she married Kenneth D. Rader. He passed away on Dec. 5, …read more.

Mary E. Miller, 86, Bremen, died at 4:23 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at her residence from a long illness. She was born Sept. 2, 1930 in LaGrange County to Ezra and Anna (Bontrager) Yoder.  On April 14, 1951, she married Sylvanus J. Miller in Goshen. Mary lived her lifetime in this area.  She was a …read more.

Rickey D. Balsley, 65, Bremen, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 surrounded by family. Rickey was born Oct. 14, 1951 in Bremen, the son of Marvin and Madene (Weaver) Balsley. He is survived by his son, Michael (Allison) Balsley of Plymouth; three grandchildren: Broderick, Lance and Owen Balsley; mother, Madene Balsley of …read more.

BREMEN — The Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team opened its season up with a decisive victory over Bremen Thursday night.

Ernestine Marie Meister, 97, Bremen, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. She was born Dec. 26, 1918 in Madison Township to Emil and Ernestine (Krauter) Meister. She grew up on a farm near Bremen with seven siblings. She attended Muncie School and then went to Bremen …read more.

Mary Jo Shumaker, 67, Bremen, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Mary Jo was born Aug. 10, 1949, the daughter of George and Esther (Sauter) Hill. She is survived by her partner of 28 years, Pud Main; and her three children: Deborah Hill, Brian (Tracy) Shumaker, and …read more.

Walter Alan Lynch, 78, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 3:44 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Walter was born May 15, 1938, the son of Cortland and Viola (Vollmer) Lynch. On March 15, 1984, he married Doris Becknell. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Doris; seven …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley’s volleyball teams swept Bremen Thursday night in the home finale.

Keith Wayne Pittman, 67, Bremen, passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Keith was born Sept. 1, 1948 in Bremen, the son of the late Charles W. and Paulene (Kamp) Pittman. On Nov. 1, 1968, he married Barbara Balmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 …read more.

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.

ARGOS – Bremen defeated Tippecanoe Valley, 3-1, in the opening round of the Argos Boys Soccer Sectional.

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

Russel Wagley, 97, Bremen, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Russel was born on the family farm in Bremen, the son of the late Benjamin and Grace (Stump) Wagley, and lived on the farm for all of his 97 years. He married Ruth (Huether) Wagley in November 1959 on Thanksgiving Day. She …read more.

BREMEN – Mace Eads’ straight set win at No. 1 singles lifted Triton to a 3-2 boys tennis win over John Glenn at the Bremen Boys Tennis Sectional.

Donald “Bud” E. Byrer, 91, Wakarusa, a former longtime resident of Bremen, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at the Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born Dec. 24, 1924 to Dorcy and Maggie (Heckaman) Byrer in Kosciusko County. Bud leaves behind his loving wife, Frances (Minnes) Byrer, 68 …read more.

Francis “Frank” E. Pugh, 78, Bremen, passed away at 3:48 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in St. Joseph Health Systems, Mishawaka.

BOURBON – A pair of changes concerning the Triton JV football team were announced Saturday.

BREMEN – Bremen ran wild in a 42-0 football win over Triton Friday night.

Patricia A. Andrews, 79, Bremen, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Patricia was born on Dec. 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Clyde and Alice M. (Huff) Ellis. On Sept. 1, 1956, she married Frank Andrews. He passed away on April 25, 2011. Patricia is …read more.

Irvin W. Myers, 88, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Irvin was born in Danville, Ill., on July 8, 1928, to William Glenn and Hazel (Sadler) Myers. He graduated from Oakwood High School in Oakwood, Ill. On Nov. 26, 1953 in Bloomington, Ill., Irvin married the …read more.

BOURBON – Sports wraps for Triton’s games on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

WARSAW – Bremen bested Tippecanoe Valley and Triton in girls golf action Wednesday at Rozella.

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

BOURBON – A roundup of Triton sports for Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Ruby June Battles Geyer, 94, Lakeville, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Hospice House of South Bend. She was born on June 12, 1922, to Millard and Cora (Klinkner) Battles. On March 16, 1946, she married Dale Geyer. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2009. She was a 1940 graduate …read more.

R. Neil Cripe, 86, Bremen, celebrated his arrival in heaven Aug. 21, 2016 following a lengthy illness.

Caroline L. Moeller, 88, Bremen, peacefully went home to the Lord Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. Caroline was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of the late George and Sophia (Troeger) Bauer. Caroline is survived by three daughters: Susan (Robert) Myers, Columbia Station, Ohio, Robin (Myron) Sunderman, Clarinda, Iowa, and Wendy (Thomas) Coxey, …read more.

Loretta Mae Thomas, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:40 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 in Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Loretta Mae Thomas, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. Loretta was born at home on June 25, 1938, to Herschel and Pearl LaVerne (Young) Fisher. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1956. On June 8, 1958, she married her true love, Lee B. Thomas. …read more.

PLYMOUTH —Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Deputy Commissioner Rick Powers of the LaPorte District joined Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer, Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter, President of Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation (PIDCO) Mike Miley along with local leaders for a groundbreaking on the new INDOT Plymouth Sub District highway maintenance facility.

Dustin William James Cullen, 34, Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Dustin was born on May 17, 1982, in Plymouth to the late Michael Davis and late Rashel (Jackson) Burkett. He is survived by his wife: Viki; three children: Caythan Ray Davis Cullen; Liliana Renee Cullen; and Dean Joseph Davis Cullen; sister: Dawn …read more.

Larry Wayne Reaker, 53, Bremen, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Larry was born on March 10, 1963, the first of three children of Marlow “Sonny” and Darlene Reaker. He is survived by his parents; wife: Risa; and four children: Jesse (Kristen) Greenlee, Nappanee; Tessa Reaker, Battle Creek, Mich.; Taylor (Stephanie) Weidner, Lapaz; Brandon Reaker, …read more.

Helen V. Kuntz, 98, Buchanan, Mich., formerly of Bremen, passed away at 4:07 a.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Buchanan Meadows. Helen was born on December 8, 1917 in Bremen to the late Elmer E. and Vera E. (Wener) Kuntz. Helen graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School, class of 1935. She went on to …read more.

Gretchen Ilene Kimble, 100, of Bremen, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

BREMEN – Bo Hundt has stepped down after 10 seasons as the Bremen High School baseball coach.

BREMEN — Shortly after 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, July 18, troopers from the Bremen State Police Post and area emergency personnel responded to the report of a head-on two vehicle crash on U.S. 6 east of Beech Road. Officers arrived to find a 2006 Ford Fusion with heavy front-end damage disabled in the middle of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced the Town of Bremen as the newest member of the Indiana Main Street (IMS) Program, which encourages economic development, redevelopment, historic preservation and improvement to the downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns. “The Main Street designation …read more.

Micah Schmucker, infant son of Eddie and Susan (Miller) Schmucker, Bremen, was stillborn on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Butch died suddenly on Friday, July 15, in the Corona Regional Medical Center in California. Butch was a former Lake of the Woods resident and has made Corona his home for the past few years.

BREMEN — The Bremen Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult female from Bremen. Maria Paz Mikel is a 50 year old white female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with medium length black hair and brown eyes. When last seen she was wearing a grey blouse, blue jeans and tennis …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Five college-bound high school softball and baseball players have earned $5,000 scholarships from the South Bend Cubs.

James L. Brown, 92, Bremen, passed away at 3:09 a.m., June 27, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

BREMEN — Sunday’s hot weather created a repeat problem on a busy stretch of road in southern Mishawaka. Bremen Highway buckled again between Ireland Road and Dragoon Trail for the second time in a month.

John A. Graverson, 93, Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. John was born on Aug. 10, 1922, on the family farm south of Bremen. He was the first son of Theodore and Bernece (McMannis), and his grandfather’s namesake. Grandpa Graverson was absolutely delighted with his namesake and drove the …read more.

Martha Rose (Huff) Yeager, 88, Bremen, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. She was born on Sept. 10, 1927, in Bremen, to the late Earl and Hazel (Schlosser) Huff. She attended Manchester College and graduated from Bethel College majoring in Elementary Education. She retired in 1989 after …read more.

Ronald Lee Thompson, 76, Bremen, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, in Signature Health Car, Bremen. Ronald was born Jan. 22, 1940, the son of the late John and Ruth E. (White) Thompson. Ron was affectionately known as “Santa Claus” by many and enjoyed being Santa for family and friends. He was …read more.

BREMEN — The Town of Bremen Water Department is going to be working on a water main that supplies water to homes in the 200 and 300 Block of N. Alexander St. starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 6. In order to preform this work, they will temporarily shut off the water service to homes. …read more.

Joseph Farkas, 84, Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016, at Hospice House, South Bend. Joe was a bricklayer with Bricklayers, Local #4 – IN/KY for 62 years serving as Business Manager and Secretary / Treasurer from 1990 until his retirement in 2000. Joe was born on Oct. 26, 1931, in South Bend, to …read more.

Mary Joan Knepp, 84, Bremen, passed away at 5:16 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, in her home. She was born on June 29, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Zeno and Mary (Hoover) Miller. On July 2, 1950, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Richard J. Knepp. Mrs. Knepp is survived …read more.

The Bremen softball team lost, while the Manchester baseball team won in area sectional play Saturday.

BREMEN — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information regarding the theft of lawn care items from the 2800 block of West Shore Drive, Bremen. The theft was reported at 8:46 p.m. Monday, May 23. Police were called to the 3800 block of West Shore Drive at Lake of the Woods. The property owner reported …read more.

Robert W. “Butch” Daumer Jr., 70, suddenly passed to his heavenly reward on Sunday morning, May 15. His death occurred at the Corona Regional Medical Center following a surgical procedure.

SYRACUSE – Softball and baseball wraps for Wawasee on Friday, May 20.

BREMEN – Whitko repeated as boys track sectional champions at Thursday’s Bremen Boys Track Sectional.

BREMEN – Kylie Philips won a four-plus hour match over Shayla May to give Bremen a 3-2 girls tennis win over Triton at the Bremen Girls Tennis Sectional Thursday night.

Gail Fern Schlemmer, 80, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in her home.

Robert W. (Butch) Daumer Jr., 70, a former resident of Bremen, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 15, 2016 following a surgical procedure in Corona, Calif.

A sectional preview for both the Goshen and Bremen boys track sectionals.

BREMEN – Bremen beat LaVille 5-0 in the opening round of the Bremen Girls Tennis Sectional, setting up a showdown with Triton in the semis.

WARSAW – The Unified Track teams from Warsaw, Wawasee, Tippecanoe Valley, Bremen and East Noble met at Fisher Field Thursday night for their track meet.

Kenneth Ray Hochstetler, 39, Bremen, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, in his residence.

BOURBON – Sports results for Triton for Monday, May 9.

Orville E. Robinson, 69, Bremen, passed away Friday evening, May 6, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Aug. 2, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark. to the late Eartha Ernest and Doris Inez (Cudd) Robinson. Orville moved to the Michiana area at age 7; living in North Liberty for many years and living the …read more.

David W. Simons, 69, South Bend, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Hospice House, Elkhart. He was born on Jan. 24, 1947, in West Palm Beach, Fla. to the late Henry W. and Welhma L. (Sloan) Simons. David is survived by his daughter: Debbie Simons; son: Nicholas Simons, both of Fla.; …read more.

Charlene F. Guyse 68, formerly of Bremen, peacefully passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 surrounded by family.

BOURBON – A wrapup of Triton sports for Thursday, May 5.

Postponements and cancellations due to the weather for Monday, May 2

Ruth E. Rohrer, 87, Goshen died Wednesday evening, April 27, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing where she had recently been admitted. She was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Bremen to Jesse and Amelia (Berger) Bollenbacher. On Feb. 5, 1949, she married Berlin J. Rohrer. He died Oct. 17, 2006. Survivors include twin daughters: …read more.

Helena Hand Bak, 91, Bremen passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at home. She was born on April 29, 1924, to Clifton G. and Esther (King) Crouse in Queen Anne, Md. Helena graduated from Ridgely High School in Md. and went on to pursue her Master’s in Education, attending Bridgewater College in Va., Drexel …read more.

Sandra A. Stull, 72, Walkerton, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at her home. She was born on Jan. 23, 1944, in Goshen, to the late Elmer and Loie (Tener) Bonifacius. On Jan. 25, 1964, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Rex D. Stull. Mrs. Stull is survived by her husband: …read more.

NEW CASTLE – Bremen’s Deana Moren Baker and St. Joe’s Melissa Standley James are among the latest class to be inducted to the Indiana Hoops Hall of Fame.