Carl Eugene Smith passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 22, 2016, in Fort Wayne. He was 78.

Calvin A. Ralston, 88, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Bonita “Bonnie” Marie Pugh, 71, Bremen, passed away at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Bonnie was born on May 16, 1944, the daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Huffman) Griffin. On July 8, 1962, she married Frank Pugh. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband: Frank; their two …read more.

Noble Richard Heyde, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Noble was born on June 13, 1925, the son of the late Richard and Daisy (Senff) Heyde. He was a lifetime resident of Bremen. On June 7, 1947, he married Phyllis Coffel at St. …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley took both games of baseball and softball doubleheaders Saturday.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a Plymouth man dead after the car he was driving struck a semi tractor trailer head on. The accident happened Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. on US 6 just west of SR 106 near Bremen. Initial investigation by the state police revealed …read more.

Carolyn Lucille Dill, 57, of Bremen, passed as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Ronald L. “Ron” Harper, 53, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 12:02 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, with his family by his side in the Golden Living Center of Elkhart. Ron was born on May 5, 1962, to Henry P. Harper and Sue A. (Clay) Harper Kite. Ron is preceded in passing by his father, …read more.

AKRON – Triton opened its girls tennis season in style, winning 5-0 at Tippecanoe Valley.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, April 13. Troopers were dispatched to the area of 9B Road, just east of Gumwood Road in rural Marshall County. Troopers arrived at the scene to find a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis upside …read more.

Keith Wayne Pittman, 67, Bremen, passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Signature Health Care, 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.

BREMEN — Bremen Kiwanis is holding a Mom2Mom sale at the Bremen High School from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30. There will be 74 booths of children’s items, face painting and a bake sale. There is a $1 entrance fee for adults, but it’s free for children. All proceeds will go to …read more.

Jack E. Borsodi, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 11:37 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Paulene Marie Pittman, 88, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Paulene was born on Nov. 23, 1927, the daughter of Robert and Nora (Enders) Kamp. On Dec. 31, 1947, she married Charles W. Pittman. He passed on Feb. 2, 1997. She is survived by …read more.

Evelyn Ruth Bellman, 89, Bremen, passed away at 5:56 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Hospice House of South Bend. Evelyn was born on Aug. 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Wengard) Bollman. On Aug. 13, 1945, she married Clarence Bellman. He passed away on Oct. 10, 1993. She is survived …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Bremen’s Chelsea Huppert and Westview’s Maria McCoy are recipients of the Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship.

Dorothy L. Crosby, 100, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Dorothy was born on Dec. 18, 1915, in Bremen to Edward and Goldie (Abbiehl) Aker. She is survived by two children: Larry (Betty) Hirstein, Nappanee; Sheryl (James) Rock, Springfield, Mo.; two stepchildren: Donald (Linda) …read more.

Robert W. Screes, 57, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Robert was born on Sept. 15, 1958, in South Bend, to William and Kathryn (Strantz) Screes. Robert is survived by his mother: Kathryn Screes, Granger; his son: William (Ashley) Screes, Bremen; his granddaughter: Aniela Screes; his …read more.

Ted Graverson, 80, Bremen, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, following complications from major surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He will be missed by family and friends. Ted was the youngest of Theodore E. and Bernece (McMannis) Graverson’s seven children. He was born at the family …read more.

Howard W. Stuntz, 90, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday March 20, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1925, to the late Ervin and Cecil (Swoverland) Stuntz. Howard started working on the family saw mill hauling logs when he was 15, and drove truck for Zenith TV until …read more.

Elinor June Weldy, affectionately known as June, 78, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in her home surrounded by family.

Richard “Dick” A. Krull, 76, lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Signature Health Care — Bremen.

Janis Rose (Kinsey) Miller, 84, of Bremen, left this world at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 surrounded by love and a debt of gratitude for being the best wife, mother and sister one could hope to have. Janis was born on Dec. 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (Lentz) Kinsey.

Almarose Snider, age 86 of Plymouth passed away peacefully at 2:55 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen, Indiana.

Aleta Ort Haslanger, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Southfield Village, surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was 102 years old. She was born to Ernest Logan and Genora (Bachtel) Logan on the family farm in St. Joseph County, on June 5, 1913, and …read more.

Paul J. “Tubby” Sherk, 89, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Tubby was born on July 16, 1926, the son of the late Paul W. and Edna (Balsley) Sherk.

WARSAW — A Bremen man has been arrested after stalking a victim in violation of a protective order. Police issued a protective order Nov. 25, 2015, to Jason Wayne Craig, 48, 3102 Sea Lane, Bremen. Craig was also convicted of domestic battery, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 28, 2015, officers with the Warsaw Police Department received …read more.

Ronald C. Weist, 83, and Plymouth resident since 1981, passed away with his family by his side at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare in Bremen. Ronald was born in Huntington, on Sept. 15, 1932, to Wilbur W. and Wilda W. (Little) Weist. After high school, he attended Midwestern and Purdue …read more.

EMMA – Whitko battled through for an 80-69 win against Bremen Wednesday in the opening round of the Class 2-A Westview Boys Basketball Sectional.

Dorothy K. Martin, 98, affectionately known by “Mimi” to all, passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Mimi was born on August 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Verl and Matilda (Barnhart) Andrews. On Aug. 15, 1936, she married Raymond H. Martin. He passed away …read more.

Nancy I. Sheaks, 78, North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. She was born on Feb. 22, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Forney Ivo and Thelma Irene (Smith) Peddycord. On April 17, 1954, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Marvin G. Sheaks, …read more.

EMMA – The Whitko-Bremen boys basketball sectional game at Westview has been postponed to Wednesday.

Sharon Lorene Logan, 61, Bremen, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Sharon was born on May 2, 1954, the daughter of Charles and Lorene (Spone) Weldy. She is survived by her fiancé: John Pippenger, Bremen; two sons: Chuck (Amy) Logan, Columbiana, Ohio; Jeramy Girouard, Warsaw; two …read more.

Carolann Marshall, 56, Bremen, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Carolann was born on Jan. 28, 1960, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Ralph S. and Joan M. (Hanrahan) Gavorsky. On Aug. 28, 1982, she married Layne A. Marshall in Bremen. She is survived …read more.

Martha O. Hall, 75, a resident of Bremen since 1978, passed away following an illness at 10:20 a.m. Saturday in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Martha was born in Weslaco, Texas on Feb. 5, 1941, the daughter of Lasaro and Santos (Ybarra) Flores. When Martha was a teenager the family moved …read more.

Rosemary Pike, 83, Bremen, passed away at 8:06 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at IU Health of Goshen, with family by her side. Rosemary was born on Feb. 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Gray) Shafer. On Nov. 22, 1953, she married the love of her life, Forrest “Dale” Pike. He …read more.

Beverly June Firestone, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Beverly was born May 31, 1925, in LaPaz, to the late Raymond and Vada (Harbaugh) Firestone. She graduated in 1943 from the LaPaz High School. Beverly enjoyed playing Bingo, working on …read more.

BREMEN – In a battle of old Northern State Conference foes, Triton held on for a 56-47 win at Bremen Tuesday night in boys buckets.

Dustin Wayne Reaker, 29, Bremen, passed away due to an ice fishing accident. Dustin was born on Oct. 10, 1986, in Mishawaka. Dustin is survived by his parents: Larry (Risa) Reaker, Bremen; daughter: Lily Marie Reaker; four siblings: Tessa Reaker, Inwood; Brandon Reaker, Bremen; Taylor (Stef) Weidner, LaPaz; Jesse (Kristen) Greenlee, Nappanee; paternal grandparents: Marlow …read more.

Larry D. Staner, 72, Bremen, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 18, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to the late Oliver and Hazel (Benninghoff) Staner and his lived in Bremen since 1987 coming from Argos. On July 11, 1987 in Bremen, he married Geraldine A. …read more.

Violet Lavine James, 88, of Madison Township, passed away at 6:30 a.m, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in her home. Violet was born on May 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Herman and Tina (Zieger) Freehauf. On July 2, 1949, she married Richard James, Sr. He passed away on Jan. 13, 2012. Violet graduated from …read more.

Rex E. Cook, 61, of Elkhart, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:44 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Elkhart General Hospital. Rex was born on Feb. 23, 1954, the son of Bobby and Christine (Martin) Cook. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend: Terry Kaufman of Union, Mich.; father: Bobby Cook of Goshen; and …read more.

Larry Lee Collins, Sr., 67, Bremen, passed away at 9:08 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in his home. Larry was born on April 18, 1948, the son of Forrest and Violet B. (Wolfe) Collins. He is survived by two children: Larry Collins, Jr.; and Nicole (Shawn) Collins, both of Elkhart; two grandchildren; and two sisters: …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko has drawn Bremen in its first-round matchup in the Class 2-A Central Noble Girls Basketball Sectional.

Hugo Holm, 90, Bremen, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in his home surrounded by family. Hugo was born in Tyler, Minn. on March 16, 1925, the son of George and Anna (Johansen) Holm. On Feb. 3, 1951, he married Mary Turbes in St. Dionysius, Tyler, Minn. He is survived by his …read more.

Charles Robert “Bob” Guard, 90 , formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Tavares, Fla. Bob was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Bremen, moving to Arcadia, Fla. in 1956. He moved to Tavares in 2014. Bob was a carpenter contractor. He worked for the DeSoto County High School as carpenter shop …read more.

Jeffrey Anglemyer, 56, South Bend, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 9, 1959 to the late Dell and Patricia (Riddle) Anglemyer. He was a lifelong South Bend resident. Jeffrey is survived by his sister: Debra (Lyle) Jensen; their children: Brandon; Danielle; Monique; Adam and Nicholas, all …read more.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, Jeffrey A. McLaughlin, 64, Bremen, went to be with the Lord. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Gaddey” McLaughlin; his sisters: Kelly Lynch and Kerri (Lee) Hessenthaler; four stepsons: Scott (Stephanie) Hoover, Cordell (Jennifer) Hoover, Dennis Hoover (Michelle Maes) and Christopher (Kristin) Hurley; 16 grandchildren; and 10 adopted grandchildren. Born in …read more.

Vivian Katherine Rowe, 6 days old, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Vivian is survived by her parents: Jeff (Lynn) Rowe; her brother: William Baylor Rowe; maternal grandparents: Michael (Rhonda) McIntyre; and paternal grandparents: Norman (Judy) Rowe, all of Bremen. A private family service will be held. Mishler Funeral …read more.

BREMEN — Few details are being released by Marshall County Sheriff’s Department on a fatal two-vehicle accident at 9:32 a.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 19. It happened on US 6, at Kenilworth Road, west of Bremen. The accident involved a 2015 Volvo semitractor-trailer and a 2006 Mack semitractor-trailer. The driver of the Volvo semitractor died in …read more.

Gary Lee Schmeltz, 60, Bremen, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at the family dairy farm. He was born Aug. 3, 1955, in Mishawaka to James L. and Ruth (Hill) Schmeltz. He married Wanda May (Booe) Schmeltz on Sept. 12, 1992. Surviving are wife: Wanda; children: Adam (Jennifer Anderson) Schmeltz; Olivia Schmeltz, both of …read more.

Mary Alice Windham, 99, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at Signature Healthcare in Bremen at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Bellwood, Ala. to Alto Welton and Mary (Cotton) King. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1949. She married John T. Windham, and he preceded her in …read more.

Marcia V. Wagner, Bremen, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marcia was born on June 9, 1921, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Virginia Hetznecker. Marcia graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse after attending Catholic schools throughout her education. In July of 2015, …read more.

Carl Richard Ernsberger, 86, Bremen, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born on Sept. 3, 1929, the son of James R. and Elizabeth (Shock) Ernsberger in South Bend. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably …read more.

Randy P. Ullery, 61 of Bremen, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in the Goshen Hospital after battling cancer for a year. Randy was born on Dec. 20, 1954, in Plymouth, to Raymond and Cecile (Markley) Ullery. Randy has been a lifetime resident of the Marshall County area. He enjoyed being a …read more.

Ronnie C. Taylor, 64, Bremen, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 2016, in Arcadia, Fla., while visiting family. Arrangements are currently pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home at this time.

Edward Allen Miller, 63, Bremen, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Ed was born on Dec. 1, 1952, the son of Simon and Verna (Eilrich) Miller. On May 1, 1976, he married Mia Moreno. She passed on Feb. 28, 2013. He is survived by two children: Lynn (Aaron) Hughes, Terre …read more.

Douglas J. Sumpter, 75, Bremen, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Bremen, to Gerald and Greta (Berg) Sumpter. He lived most of his life in Bremen. He enjoyed playing the game Aggravation, and spending time with his family and friends. He …read more.

BREMEN – Edgewood maintained enough offensive firepower Wednesday to hold off Bremen, 44-37, in eighth grade boys buckets.

Grace Alice (Butts) Gresham, 91, passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 30, 2015, at Salem Crossing in Salem, from natural causes. She was born the daughter of Floyd and Clara (Schwenk) Butts on Jan. 12, 1924, in South Bend. She graduated from South Bend Central Senior High School in June 1942 and married Lloyd Richard …read more.

Kathleen Marie Reierson-Reaker, 56, Bremen, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at home. She was born to John Ready and Patricia (Woltman) Barnhart on Sept. 18, 1959, in South Bend. On Dec. 13, 2014, she married Ronnie Reaker. Kathleen will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, and also for her strong faith. …read more.

Dale F. Pittman, 78, Bremen, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on Oct. 16, 1937, the son of the late Roscoe and Catherine (Daley) Pittman. On March 2, 1968, he married Sally Swartzlander. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years: …read more.

Jack Keith Shumaker, 65, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in his home. Jack was born on Sept. 13, 1950, the son of the late Calvin J. and Charlotte (Allen) Shumaker. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cynthia Shumaker of Bremen; three daughters: Jennifer (Russ) Yeo of Bourbon; Jacinda …read more.

Lawrence E. Schutz, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lawrence was born on Aug. 25, 1931, the son of the late John and Florence (Zeiger) Schutz. On May 24, 1952, he married Joan Wise. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; four …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Relations Section, Indiana State Police MARSHALL COUNTY — Two new state troopers reported for duty Monday at the Indiana State Police Post in Bremen.  The two troopers are from the class of 46 troopers who just graduated from the 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy Thursday, Nov. 19. In June of …read more.

Marvin Earl Enders, 97, Bremen, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in his home. Marvin was born on March 26, 1918, the son of the late Clayton and Lulu (Demler) Enders. He is survived by a daughter: Mary (Calvin) Carlin, Pierceton; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in …read more.

Marcia Ann Osterbur, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marcia was born on July 10, 1935, the daughter of Richard and Veloice (Mitchell) Whitsel. On Sept. 21, 1963, she married Clarence Osterbur. He passed away on Oct. 22, 1983. Marcia is survived by …read more.

Robert Allen Hocker, 85, Westfield, formerly of North Liberty, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Indianapolis. He was born on April 12, 1930, in LaPorte, to Dola Elno and Lucille (McClain) Hocker. On Dec. 28, 1952, in Bremen, he married the former Norma Jean Hochstetler. Mr. Hocker is survived by his wife: Norma Jean …read more.

BREMEN – Bremen rallied to clip Triton, 36-31, in girls basketball Tuesday night.

Jack Pearson, 80, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in the Bremen Signature Health Care. Memorial services will be held Noon Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in …read more.

Cleo Bell Griggs, 89, Bremen, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Cleo was born in Mishawaka on Dec. 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mina (Coil) King. She is survived by four sons: Wayne (Carolyn) Dill, Bremen; Larry (Clair) Dill, Elkton, Ky.; Terry Dill, Lakeville; and Robert …read more.

Forrest Arling “Butch” Laudeman, 84, Bremen, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen surrounded by family. Forrest was born on Aug. 4, 1931, in Bremen, the son of the late Arling and Selma (Yenna) Laudeman. He is survived by four children: Debra (Ray) Lester, Bremen; Christina (Luther) Spencer, Bremen; Vicki …read more.

William John Nykiel, 87, Bremen, passed away at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, of natural causes in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Formerly of Chicago Heights, Ill., William and his family were lured to rural Marshall County in 1975 to continue farming but removed from the city. Farming was a passion that he passed down to …read more.

William J. Nykiel, 87, Bremen, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley’s girls basketball team opened the season in style with a 49-29 win over Bremen Thursday night.

Nancy C. Biever, 81, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Bremen Community Hospital after a short illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1933, in North Dakota to Samuel and Zenna Warner. On Sept. 3, 1951, she married Richard J. Biever in Leeds, North Dakota. He preceded in death …read more.

Caroline L. Elliott, 89, Westmoreland, Tenn., formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Portland, Tenn. Caroline was born on Feb. 12, 1926, the daughter of the late August and Johanna (Wellhauser) Hausser. She is survived by two sons: Larry (Deb) Penrose, Bremen; and Terry Penrose, Westmoreland, Tenn.; five grandchildren: …read more.

Frank Lakner, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Frank was born Jan. 15, 1933, the son of the late Matthew and Mary (Horvath) Lakner. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, he married Janet DeSmet.

Orville “Jay” Omer Kling, Jr., 68, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in his home. Jay was born on Jan. 7, 1947, the son of Orville “Bud” and Verda (Jarrell) Kling. On Feb. 18, 1967, he married Julie Miller in Nappanee. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 …read more.

ALBION – Westview survived a wild first game to sweep Whitko out of the Class 2-A volleyball sectional at Central Noble Saturday afternoon.

Christine Sue “T-Shirt” Taylor, 66, Bremen, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in her residence surrounded by her family. Christine was born the daughter of Oscar and Carol (Eckhart) Swathwood March 2, 1949, in South Bend. She graduated from LaVille High School in 1967. On Dec. 22, 1969, in Delphi, she became the wife of …read more.

Patrick Thomas O’Brien, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in his home. Patrick was born on May 30, 1947, the son of the late Thomas H. and Paulette S. O’Brien. He is survived by his wife: Cynthia O’Brien, Bremen; two children: Megan O’Brien; Patrick T. (Jessica) O’Brien Jr., both …read more.

Kay Ellen Rans, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 1:27 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 205 in Marion General Hospital, Marion. Kay was born on Sept. 9, 1936, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Shaffer) Svidensky. On April 21, 1956, in Philadelphia, she married Francis Rans. She is survived by her loving husband, Francis; …read more.

William Michael “Mike” Gentry, 52, of North Liberty, passed away at 7:47 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his home. He was born on May 11, 1963, in Florence, Ala., to William and Peggy (Smith) Gentry. On Aug. 26, 2006, in Mishawaka, Mike was united in marriage to the former Marci A. Poor. Mike lived …read more.

James A. Clindaniel, 86, Bremen, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 11, 1928 in Bremen, the son of the late Clayton O. and Fern (Cline) Clindaniel. On December 16, 1978, he married Aileen J. Patrick. James was a third generation mint …read more.

James LaVerne Rodgers, 76, of Bremen, passed away in his home at 10:33 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. Jim was born on Nov. 2, 1938 in Sharon, PA, the son of LaVerne and Mary O. (Thompson) Rodgers. On April 22, 1961, he married Diane Akin. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; two children, …read more.

BREMEN – Plymouth won its 19th straight sectional title with a 5-0 win over Bremen at Friday’s Bremen Boys Tennis Sectional final.

BREMEN – Bremen and Plymouth both picked up 5-0 wins against Triton and John Glenn to advance to the Bremen Boys Tennis Sectional finals.

BREMEN – The Bremen boys tennis team defeated LaVille, 5-0, Wednesday to set up a sectional semi-final showdown with Triton this afternoon.

WARSAW — Fabian Roman Rubio, 20, 2361 East Shore Drive, Bremen, was booked Wednesday afternoon in the Koscuisko County Jail on charges of murder. Rubio was originally booked in Marshall County on charges of murder, sexual misconduct with a minor and abuse of a corpse in the case pertaining to Bremen teen, Desi Jones, whose …read more.

Anthony T. “Tony” York, 51, of Bremen, died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Center for Hospice Care – Hospice Home in South Bend. He was born March 15, 1964, in Wabash, to David A. York and Kathy (Bowman) Hammock. Tony was a certified welder and a drywall and painting specialist. He was …read more.

Iva Elizabeth Knight, 93, Wakarusa, formerly of Elkhart, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born May 7, 1922, in Wakarusa to Ira and Mattie (Schutz) Eby. She married Paul C. Knight on Jan. 16, 1944, in Evanston, Ill. and he died Sept. 17, 1997. Surviving are her …read more.

Kenneth Daniel Germann, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Kenneth was born on Jan. 23, 1918, the son of Daniel and Anna (Wuthrich) Germann. On Feb. 18, 1950, he married Mary E. Widup. She passed away on Feb. 11, 2003. He is survived …read more.

Rickey Ren Fennell, 61, Bremen, who grew up in Brighton, died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1953 in Sturgis, Mich. to Richard A. and Dorothy E. (von Olnhousen) Fennell. He married Kathy (Geiger) Fennell. Surviving are his wife: Kathy, Bremen; children: Sarah (Andy) Wesselhoft, …read more.

Edward Stanley Quinn, 88, Bremen, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. His friends and family called him “Ed,” and his loving wife Martha called him “Eddie.” Ed was born on June 17, 1927, in Monroe, Mich., the son of the late Charles Vincent and Theresa Gertrude (DuRocher) …read more.

BOURBON – Bremen held on for a 3-2 victory over Triton Monday in boys tennis.

NAPPANEE — An Etna Green couple was among nine individuals injured in a two-vehicle accident in Elkhart County Sunday evening, Sept. 13. The accident was on SR 19, south of CR 28, just north of Nappanee. Omar Kauffman, 61, and Ruth Kauffman, 60, both of Etna Green, were transported to an area hospital. Omar Kauffman …read more.

Jessie Felts, 88, of New Carlisle, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Hospice House of South Bend. Jessie was one of fourteen children and she was born on March 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Kelly and Pearly (Joseph) Conley. On March 15, 1953, in Knox, she …read more.

BOURBON – Bremen piled up 528 yards of total offense in overwhelming Triton, 42-6, Friday night in Bourbon.

By KRISTI CHAMBERS Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Emens Auditorium MUNCIE — Indie-folk band, PigPen Theatre Co. will be performing at Pruis Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Their debut album, “Bremen”, was named number 10 album of the year in The Huffington Post’s 2012 Grammy preview. Their follow up EP, “The Way I’m Running”, was premiered …read more.