Carl R. McMillen, 88 and formerly of Baker Street, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson.

Kenneth L. Payne, 77, passed away in the company of his family on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

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

Barbara A. Letica, 66, Donaldson, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 11, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Barb was born on April 15, 1949, in East Chicago, to Bartul and Lorraine (Drozinski) Letica. After graduating from High School, Barb never married, but she remained very active furthering her education. She first began her …read more.

Philip E. Warren, 88, a life time area resident, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Pilgrim Manor Center, with his family at his side.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

As per her wishes, no services will take place with private family burial.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home.

James “Jim” Vander Velde, 77, passed away with his family by his side at 3 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Jim was born on July 3, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to Maurice and Elizabeth (Ottenhoff) Vander Velde. He graduated from Timothy Christian High School with the class of 1956. He …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.

Marilyn J. Hix, 77, formerly of South Bend, passed away with her family near at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Marilyn was born in Plymouth on April 22, 1938, to Orla and Louise (McClure) Long. She worked for Marriott Hotel in South Bend as an …read more.

Charles L. “Chuck” Slane, Plymouth, an area resident all of his life, passed away at 1:39 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Chuck was born in South Bend on Dec. 5, 1929, to Charles L. and Louise (Wawrzynczak) Slane. On July 16, 1960, in Plymouth Chuck married Phyllis Jean …read more.

Ronald Lee Warner, 61, Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his residence, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Ron was born May 16, 1954, in Plymouth, to Lee and Helen (Warner) Thompson. He graduated from Plymouth High School. Ron worked in the construction business, and was active in a band where he played the guitar. He loved all …read more.

Charles Louis Slane, 86, Plymouth, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 26, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Carolyn M. Manuwal, 76, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth campus. Carolyn was born May 23, 1939, in Plymouth, to the late Harry L. and Jean (Warner) Kamp. She graduated from West High School in 1957. On June 15, 1957, in Plymouth, she married Dale A. Manuwal; …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.

Kris L. Morcombe, 68, a nearly lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away following an illness Thursday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2016, in the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center at Indianapolis. He was born the son of Jack Bruce and Ann Louise (Martin) Morcombe on August 13, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. The family moved to Marshall …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.

Kris L. Morcombe, 68, a lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away following an illness on Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Hunter Brooklyn Hoover, Plymouth, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus to be an angel in heaven on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. On Feb. 23, 2016, Hunter was born the fourth child to Josh A. and Rachel L. Hoover. Although her time on earth was cut short, she was loved beyond measure by her family. …read more.

Earl “Wayne” Cox, 93, a Marshall County resident and farmer for most of his life, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Wayne was born in Plymouth, on June 12, 1922, to Edgar J. and Lura G. (Snyder) Cox. He graduated from LaPaz High School …read more.

Earl “Wayne” Cox, 93, a Marshall County resident most of his life, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Katherine Marie “Katie” Byelick, 30, of 13450 Linwood Drive, Plymouth, passed away suddenly due to natural causes on Friday afternoon in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Katie was born on May 27, 1985, in Munster, one of a set of triplets to Michael Steven and Patricia Mary (Lepp) Byelick. She and …read more.

Larry Douglass Norman, 73, Plymouth, passed away at home following complications from surgery at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Larry was born Sept. 5, 1942, in South Bend,to the late John Wesley Sr. and Lodema L. (Douglass) Norman. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1960, and then furthered his education …read more.

Beverly J. Bryan, 78, passed away in the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, surrounded by her family, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Beverly was born in North Liberty, on April 1, 1937, to Raymond A. and Mabel (Ranstead) Powers. She graduated from North Liberty High School with the class of 1956, and …read more.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, and Plymouth resident since 1954, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2016. Wilma was born in Lakeville, on Feb. 4, 1934, to Sidney and Dessie Vera (Fisher) Smith. She attended Lakeville High School. On Feb. 6, 1954, in Lakeville, Wilma became the bride of Harold F. Elkins, and the couple …read more.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Curt was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Benton, Ill., to Oley and Vineta (Gulley) Allen. He graduated from Benton High School in 1950. He married …read more.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Gene was born on Oct. 29, 1930, in Providence, R.I. to David R. Sr. and Edwina P. (Ryon) Gray. He graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. …read more.

Philip H. Gretter Sr., a man of great faith, was taken homeward to be in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2016, after experiencing a sudden heart attack while visiting the office of Dr. Byron Holm at the LifePlex accompanied by his beloved wife, Barb. Phil was born on Oct. …read more.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Plymouth resident Philip H. Gretter Sr., 72, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes Saturday afternoon. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen M. Goldt, 54, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully in the home and care of her dear friends, John and Janette Jacobson, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, 2016. Kathleen was born in Plymouth on Sept. 11, 1961, to Gerhart and Beverly Goldt. She graduated from Plymouth High School. She was a home caregiver …read more.

Daniel Barton Giles, 63, Plymouth, and formerly of Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 29, of natural causes. Dan was born in Indianapolis, the son of Aaron Benjamin and Clarice Opal (Benjamin) Giles on July 16, 1952. He graduated from Carmel High School in the Class of 1970. He then attended …read more.

Daniel B. Giles, 63, of Plymouth passed away Friday at his residence of natural causes. Friends and family will gather to remember the life of Dan from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the chapel of Plymouth Wesleyan Church 11203 S. Michigan Road, Plymouth. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. …read more.

Javier O. Mejia-Chiham, 46, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening, Jan. 23, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – E.R. Formerly of Plymouth, Javier has resided in Walkerton for the past four years. On July 2, 1969, Javier was born the son of Miguel Mejia Erazo and Margarita Chiham Mejia in …read more.

Raymond H. Bockerich, 72, passed away at home surrounded by his family Friday evening, Jan. 22, 2016, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Ray was born in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 16, 1944, to Raymond H. Luczak and Vonda I. (Corsini) Bockerich. He graduated from Eisenhower High School, Blue Island, Ill., with the class of 1962. …read more.

Javier O. Mejia-Chiham, 46, Walkerton, formerly of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening, Jan. 23, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Former Plymouth resident Billie A. Murphy, 86, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, 2016, at the Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He has been a resident of Pendleton since 1999. He was born Billie Allen Murphy on Feb. 23, 1929 in Argos, one of three sons of the late Merill R. and …read more.

Former Plymouth resident, Billie A. Murphy, 86, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, 2016, in the Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Michael D. Utter, 71, passed away with his loving wife, Carolyn, family and friends near, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Michael was born on Sept. 2, 1944 in Plymouth to the late George and Hazel (Peltz) Utter. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the …read more.

Charles ‘Chuck’ M. Watson, 62, a resident of Argos for the past 26 years, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2016, at home. On Oct. 30, 1953, in Plymouth, Charles Mark Watson was born into this world with a gentle spirit that he carried throughout his life. He was the …read more.

Eileen Mae Quivey, 90, a resident of Fairfield Garden Court, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, 2016, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Eileen was born in Plymouth on Dec. 27, 1925, at the home of her parents; Alfred L. and Vonnie V. (Seider) Rogers. She graduated from West High …read more.

Ruth T. Pletcher, 86, Argos, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Jan. 14, 2016, at her residence. Ruth was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Albert A. and Bertha (Permoda) Thomas. When Ruth was fourteen years of age, she moved to the Grovertown area, where she graduated in 1948. She was a …read more.

Eileen Mae Quivey, 90, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, 2016, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Eileen was born in Plymouth on Dec. 27, 1925, at the home of her parents, Alfred L. and Vonnie V. (Seider) Rogers. She graduated from West High School in the Class of 1944. …read more.

Eileen M. (Mrs. Hugh) Quivey, 90, Plymouth passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth, with Pastor Mark …read more.

Virginia M. Chapman, 73, passed away peacefully at home the evening of Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. Born in Bremen, on March 5, 1942, as the youngest of nine children, she was the daughter of Charles C. and Lula Jane (Chapman) Hill. On June 21, 1963, Virginia married Harold R. Chapman. The couple shared 53 loving …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.

Loretta C. Shuppert, 90, a Plymouth resident since 1957, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth, after a lengthy illness. As one of the longest residents at Miller’s, she was well known by everyone. A special thanks to the Alzheimer Unit and Orchard Wing staff members who did …read more.

Loretta C. (Mrs. Don) Shuppert, 90, Plymouth, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Bric Lee Nifong, 49, Plymouth, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Bric was born March 2, 1966, in Plymouth, to Norman L. and Betty M. (Singrey) Nifong. On June 19, 1998, in Plymouth, he married Laura J. Harrell and she survives. He graduated from Plymouth …read more.

Bric L. Nifong, 49, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

DONALDSON — Sister Patricia (Sr. Louise) Belting, 83, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Arrangements are being prepared by the Johnson – Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Frances “Joan” Freed, 92, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. The daughter of Russell L and Lucy M. (Coplen) Good, Joan was born in Argos Oct. 11, 1923. She was a member of the Argos graduating class of 1941. Joan married …read more.

Gary Eugene Edgecomb, 73, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly but due to natural causes at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka. For the past several years he has dealt with post-polio effects, which he contracted at the age of 6. He was born in Manistique, Mich., …read more.

Gary Eugene Edgecomb, 73, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly but due to natural causes Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in the …read more.

Irvin Leo Holub, 71, a resident of The Center at Donaldson since 2012, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Survivors include wife: Elizabeth; and four living children: William (Michelle) Holub, Leo; Lisa (Jeff) Kroll, Muscatine, Iowa; Tony (Elaine) Holub, Chicgao, Ill.; and Kristina Holub; sisters: Julie …read more.

Nettie C. Whetstone, 83, Plymouth resident for the past 60 years, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 2015. Born in Rutledge, Tennessee on Feb. 15, 1932, Nettie Cleo was the daughter of C. Hobart and Mary. B. (Hixon) Kitts. On July 28, 1973, in Plymouth, …read more.

Judith L. “Judy” Wallace, 75, passed away peacefully at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Wallace was born April 29, 1940 in Ashland, Ohio to the late E. Philip and Ruth (Ashman) Lersch. She graduated from Ashland College in 1961 with an …read more.

Velma Butler, 88, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. On March 4, 1927, in a hospital in Richmond, Velma Ann was born to Everett J. and Goldie (Gifford) Smith. Velma graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in home economics. She was …read more.

Velma Butler, 88, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2015, in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home, Fishers, with her family near. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Andrew Mora Jr., 77, passed away in his home in Thursday evening Dec. 17, 2015. Andrew was born in Kerns, Tex. Dec. 15, 1938 to Andrew Sr. and Mamie (Vera) Mora. In LaPaz, Indiana on April 14, 1961, Andrew married the former Elaine M. Dietl. To this union four children were born: Michael, Jeffery, Andrea …read more.

The world lost one of its most considerate, gentle souls on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, with the passing of Gary L. Ross, 66, in Hickory, N.C. at Catawba Regional Hospice. Before relocating to Hickory to be closer to his daughter and family, he was a long time resident of Plymouth. Gary was born Sept. 14, …read more.

Velma E. McCollough Singrey, 102, life-long resident of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, 2015, in her residence. Velma was born June 16, 1913 in Plymouth to the late Earl and Cecil (Welch) Stough. She graduated from Plymouth High School. On April 16, 1933, she married Wendell McCollough; he preceded her in death Oct. …read more.

Nancy R. Popham, 80, passed away at her Hillcrest Garden Court home at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, following a two year battle with cancer. Nancy formerly resided in Argos and Oak Lawn, Ill. Born on Nov. 6, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., Nancy Rae Popham was the daughter of George Monroe and Laverne Frances …read more.

Nancy R. Popham, 80, Plymouth, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 7, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Lyman M. Butler, 90, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 201,5 in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. Lyman was born in Plymouth, on July 31, 1925, to Lyman M. and Eunice (Gibbons) Butler. He graduated from Plymouth High School. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army during WWII, …read more.

Richard H. Olson, 75, Plymouth resident since 1983, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Princeton, Minn., to the late Clifford and Edna (Hoeft) Olson. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1958. After graduating, he married Margaret M. Bullis on …read more.

Lyman Butler, 88, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday Nov. 25, 2015, in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. Arrangements are currently pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

William A. Horwath, 82, of Culver and formerly of Highland, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. William was born in Hammond, on Feb. 21, 1933, the son of William and Mary Horwath. He graduated from George …read more.

Culver resident William A. Horwath, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. His wife Pauline survives. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Rabella, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Mary Jane Rabella was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Plymouth, to Melvin and Ethel (Davis) Zimmerman. On Feb. 27, 1972, she was married to Jose (Joe) Rabella in Plymouth. He would precede her in death on April 24, 2008. …read more.

David Lowell “Davey” Stayton Sr., 81, Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime Marshall County resident and was born the son of Lowell and Sylvia (Jones) Stayton in Argos on Feb. 28, 1934. He was a graduate of Argos High School. On …read more.

Sister Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Alicia, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Maxine’s gentle joyful spirit touched the hearts of her Sisters and the Staff of Catherine Kasper Home. She will be especially remembered for her nightly blessings for each resident as she walked from …read more.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret) PHJC, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Kathleen was a caring person devoted to those around her – the children she taught, the elderly she cared for, and her Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ religious community. On the occasion of her 60th anniversary …read more.

Sr. Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, 97, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret), PHJC, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Jack D. Pearson, 80, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, 2015, at Signature HealthCare of Bremen surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Plymouth on May 11, 1935, to Amos H. Pearson and Ruth A. (Smith) Pearson Winter. On Aug. 20, 1955 in Inwood, he wed Beverly A. Anders. He attended …read more.

Willard F. “Twig” Cole Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Willard was born to Willard F. Sr and Gracie (Allen) Cole on Aug. 28, 1955, in Pontiac, Mich. He attended Triton High School. Being an all-around handy man and entrepreneur, …read more.

Sister Julienne Smith, (Ardella Smith, PHJC, beloved teacher, principal, dean of girls and volunteer, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Her love for the people she ministered to and with was mutual as reflected by the many who kept in contact with her over the years. Sister …read more.

Ronald Elmer “Ronnie” Baltes was born in Plymouth on Dec. 8, 1951 and joyfully endured 63 years of disabilities that no longer remain as he joined his Lord and Savior with all of the Saints in Heaven with a blink of an eye at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. He died at Pilgrim Manor …read more.

After 54 years of ministering in food service, cooking, baking and supervising, Sister Teresa Schleper, PHJC, passed with peace and grace on Nov. 11, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. “God is GOOD. Prayer is powerful and I am grateful to God for my family and the Poor Handmaids and for so many …read more.

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.

Willard F. “Will” Cole Jr., 60, of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sr. Julienne Smith, PHJC, age 92, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Ronald E. Baltes, 63, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday evening the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

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.

Carl Butgereit, 77, 206 W. Grant Street, Bremen, passed away there Friday, Nov. 6, following an illness. He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons: Kurt (Nancy) Butgereit, Wabash, and Gary Hummel, Bremen; a son-in-law, Tim Kulczar, Bremen; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded by daughters: Lori Kulczar and Kara Brown; and a …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Born, 73, passed away of natural causes with his loving wife by his side at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus. Richard was born in a Methodist hospital in Indianapolis Dec. 25, 1941, to Carl J. and Marcile (Holem) Born. He graduated from …read more.

Ronald E. Rhoads, 57, Argos, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. He had fought Leukemia for the past three years. On Nov. 10, 1957, in Plymouth, Ron was born one of 16 children to Norman D. and Maudie I. (Gaines) Rhoads. He received his education in the …read more.

David J. Raimondi Sr., 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center E.R., Plymouth Campus. Dave was born on May 25, 1955, in Blue Island, Ill., the son of Shirley H. (Harrison) and Frank M. Raimondi. He was a 1973 graduate of Argo …read more.

Jane L. Fruits, 96, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in her residence. Jane was born in Mishawaka, on Aug. 27, 1919, to Perry and Mary E. (Fear) Polley. Her family moved to Plymouth when she was 10 years old. Jane would graduate from Plymouth High School with the class of 1937. Jane would marry Harold …read more.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Ray was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 13, 1927, to Raymond Sr. and Lena B. (Schaetzle) Askins. His family would move to Bourbon, in 1937, where Ray would graduate from …read more.

Stephen L. Minton, 66, an 18 year resident of Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Steve was born in Indianapolis, on July 5, 1949, the son of Albert V. and Juanita (Niles) Minton. Received his education in the Indianapolis …read more.

Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, of natural causes at his Lawrence Lake home he shared with Sandy Stiles. Guy was born in Plymouth on March 18, 1937, the son of Guy and Deloris Flosenzier. He was a graduate of Plymouth’s Lincoln High School. Guy then served his country in the …read more.

John W. Dunning, 60, passed away with his devoted wife at his side at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in his home after a seven month battle of colon cancer. His family had been steadfast in his care along with the Center for Hospice Care. John was born in Waco, Texas on Oct. 17, …read more.

Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, of natural causes at the Lawrence Lake home of Sandy Stiles, a longtime friend and companion the past 18 months. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Mary P. Burke, 78, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at 4:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Leonard) Ready on March 11, 1937. She received her education at St. Boniface Elementary School and the …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, in his residence. Robert was born the son of Ivo Myron and Myrtle Edna (Troyer) Weaver. On Oct. 12, 1952, in Plymouth, he married Marilyn Ruth Gordon; she passed away Oct. 18, 2009. Robert continued living in the same house that he, Marilyn and her …read more.