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.

Stephanie Scott Bergman, 43, passed away suddenly at home in West Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 13. Stephanie was born March 2, 1972, in Plymouth, to Michael L. and Shirley A. (Smith) Bergman. She is survived by her parents in West Palm Beach, her step-grandmother: Dotty (Suprina) Smith, Venice, Fla.; and her three sons: Zachary …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in his residence. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Further details …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64, and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away unexpectedly at her son’s home in Lockport, Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Sharon was born in Bremen on Feb. 20, 1951 to Leonard and Helen (Marsh) Sauer. On Aug. 29, 1975, in Plymouth, Sharon wed Ben Schoff, who survives. She …read more.

Deborah A. Davis, 58, Plymouth, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus following a courageous one year battle with cancer. She has been a Plymouth resident since 1992. Deb was born the daughter of James R. and Carol L. (Ziolkowski) Guthrie on April …read more.

Stephen J. Streets, 56, a 20-year resident of Grovertown, died suddenly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Steve is the son of Sommie B. Streets Kruder and was born in Elkins, W. Va. on Oct. 1, 1959. He received most of his education in Oaklawn, Ill. and finished …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64 and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Lockport, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Billie J. Burgess, 74, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at his home with his loving family by his side. Billie was born on Oct. 23, 1940, in Montrose, Ark. to Timothy J. and Martha S. (Abernathy) Burgess. The family moved to the Marshall county area when he was in the seventh grade. …read more.

Dorothy A. Gunther-Heflick, 87, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. A Memorial Service will be held on at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Visitation will resume one …read more.

Crystal Rana (Pasley) Schwichtenberg, 37, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Crystal was born May 20, 1978, in Plymouth, to John and Debbie K. (Jacobson) Pasley. Crystal had worked at Heartland R.V. for nine years. On April 18, 2004, she married Charles Edward Schwichtenberg, who survives. Her …read more.

Dorothy A. Heflick, 87, Plymouth, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

David Michael Bacon, 17, passed away into the arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, Sept. 20, 2015. David was born in Plymouth, on May 26, 1998, to David M. and Kathy A. (Szombathy) Bacon. He was a junior at Plymouth High School in Plymouth. Four things were important to David: family, faith, his education …read more.

David M. Bacon, 17, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Phyllis J. Kelsey, 78, Plymouth since 1968, passed away with her family by her side at her residence, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. Phyllis was born Nov. 26, 1936, in Plymouth, where she lived for all her life. Her parents were F. John and Ada (Goss) Hutchings. On March 29, 1958, Phyllis J. Hutchings married Robert …read more.

Domingo Trinidad “DVS” Robles, 36, Plymouth, passed away with family by his side at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in his home. Domingo was born in Weslaco, Texas on June 6, 1979, to Jaime and Graciela (Ramos) Robles. He loved making people laugh and enjoyed being with kids. He was always up for a good …read more.

Donovan E. “Don” Boomershine, a Plymouth resident since 1973, died at 1:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in his home with his family by his side. Don grew up in Ohio, moving to Texas for ten years before moving to Plymouth. Don was born in Belle Center, Ohio to Harley R. and Hilda M.C. (Holp) …read more.

Wayne D. “Sperry” Zehner Sr., 93, passed away peacefully at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the South Bend Hospice House. He was a lifetime Marshall County resident. Born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Argos, he was one of eight children born to Benjamin F. and Elizabeth C. (Born) Zehner and the last of that …read more.

Sister Barbara Kober (formerly Sister Georgeann) PHJC died at 12:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Sister Barbara is survived by her nieces: Dawn and Darlene; and many cousins and friends. Sister Barbara was born in Chicago, on May 26, 1936, to George and Ann Kober who preceded her …read more.

Sr. Barbara J. Kober, PHJC, passed away at the age of 79 on Monday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Visitation will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Catherine Kasper Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, also …read more.

Mary E. Sellers, 58, a Marshall County resident since 1997, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday evening, Sept. 4, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Mary was born in Marion, on May 22, 1956, to Wilbur E. and Evelyn M. (Haley) Dolby. She worked for American Rubber in Laporte …read more.

Richard F. Joyce, 84, former resident of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Richard was born June 25, 1931 in Indianapolis, to the late Robert P. and Ruth Mae (Jupin) Joyce. He attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, where he met his wife and they graduated in 1953. …read more.

John P. Sarber, Sr., 83, husband, grandfather, brother, and coach, passed away with his family near on Sunday evening, Aug. 30, 2015. John was born Sept. 21, 1931, in South Bend, to Charley C. and Estella E. (Hoover) Sarber. The family would move to New Carlisle, where we would graduate from New Carlisle High School …read more.

Michele L. Ohler, 75, Santa Ana, Calif., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. Mickey, as she was known, was born on June 13, 1940, and was the daughter of Burford M. and Esther Summy Ohler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Jo Alyce (Ohler) Kennedy. Mickey grew up in Plymouth, …read more.

Marybelle Shemberger Henry, 88, passed away Monday morning at her Pretty Lake home surrounded by her loving family. Belle was born in Bremen on Nov. 17, 1926, the daughter of Carl A. and Blanche B. (Snobarberger) Haab. She graduated from Bremen High School with the Class of 1944 and DePauw University in 1948. There in …read more.

Marybelle Shemberger Henry, 88, passed away Monday morning in her Pretty Lake home in the company of her family. Service arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Dawn M. (Bessinger) McDonald, 41 a former Plymouth resident, passed away from a work related auto accident on Thursday evening, August 20, 2015 in Orange County, Fla. Dawn was born in Plymouth, on Dec. 13, 1973, to Randy H. Bessinger and Jeanette S. (Warren) Horvath. She was a member of the Plymouth High School class …read more.

Former Plymouth resident, Michele L. Ohler, 75, now residing in Costa Mesa, Calif., passed away there Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Phyllis R. Jacox, 90, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Mich. Phyllis was born in Plymouth, on Aug. 9, 1925, to Cornelius E. and Lena E. (Hite) Rogan. She graduated from Argos High School with the class of 1944. Phyllis became the bride of Roger …read more.

Phyllis R. Jacox, 90, Plymouth, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Charlotte May Skiba, 88, a former 37 year resident of Oak Lawn, Ill., passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 16, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center located at The Center at Donaldson where she has resided since 2004. Charlotte was born in Chicago, Ill. on March 20, 1927, to Joseph and Frances (Szymanski) Skiba. She graduated High …read more.

Margaret A. “Peg” Kring, 71, passed away in her home on Sunday, Aug.  16, 2015. Peg was born in Plymouth, on Sept.  28, 1943, to Floyd E. and Beulah B. (Holsinger) Price. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1961. She lived in Laporte and Elkhart counties before moving back to Plymouth. …read more.

Charlotte M. Skiba, 88, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson funeral home.

Margaret A. “Peg” Kring, Plymouth, 71, passed away in her home at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sr. Kenneth (Shirley Mary) Scheibal, PHJC, 87 passed away at 12:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, in Catherine Kasper Life Center at The Center at Donaldson. Sister Kenneth is survived by her nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph Scheibal; and Christine (Kriger) Scheibal. She was also preceded in …read more.

Gene L. Rowe, 86, a lifetime Marshall Country resident, passed away early Sunday morning August 9, 2015. Gene was born in LaPaz, on June 12, 1929, to Francis and Pearl (Flesher) Rowe. He attended LaPaz Schools. On March 26, 1960, he married the former Helen “Louise” Griggs in Lakeville. Gene served our country as a …read more.

Sister Alice Kunkel (Dolores) Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ (PHJC) died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Sister Alice is survived by her nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Elizabeth; and her brothers: Aloys; Edward; and her sisters: Sister …read more.

Sr. Alice Kunkel, PHJC, age 93, passed away Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center on the campus of The Center at Donaldson. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Richard “Dickie” Cartwright Jr., 62, Plymouth, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and his family by his side at his residence on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Dickie was born in Plymouth, on Sept. 17, 1952, to Richard and Virginia (Amen) Cartwright Sr. Dickie served our country in the U.S. Marines from 1970-1972. He …read more.

Rev. Matthew Walter Pickut died on Aug. 6, 2015, at a nursing facility in Carmel, due to complications from a brain injury that resulted from a strep infection. Matthew was born on Oct. 29, 1973, in New Jersey to his parents, Walter and Patricia (Winter) Pickut. He graduated from Taylor University in Upland in 1996, …read more.

Rev. Matthew W. Pickut, former assistant pastor at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning in Carmel. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Michael R. Grubbs Sr., 64, of Jute Road in Plymouth, passed away after a sudden illness in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, with his family by his side. Michael was born on Aug. 17, 1950, in Plymouth to Raymond H. Grubbs and Phyllis I. Conner Grubbs. …read more.

Louann F. Watson, 84, passed to the Kingdom of God at 1:34 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth with her family at her side. Louann and her twin sister, Joann were born on Nov. 9, 1930, in Fort Wayne, to Ross Iwan and Irma Bell (Voiral) Marquardt. She graduated from …read more.

Jean E. Dipert, 79, and Plymouth resident since 1956, passed away at 10:23 p.m. July 30, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Jean was born the daughter of William H. and Helen I. (Buchanan) Antoine on June 9, 1936, in Amboy, Ill.. She graduated from Amboy High School with the class of 1954, and lived …read more.

Carolyn “Jo” Franco, 69, Plymouth, passed away peacefully after enduring a heart ailment for many years. Her death came at 3:35 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. The daughter of Orla S. “Orly” and Edith “Louise” (McClure) Long, she was born in Plymouth on Dec. 30, 1945. As a …read more.

Carolyn J. Franco, 69, Plymouth, passed away peacefully early Thursday, July 30, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Daniel A. Rensberger, 63, surrounded by his loving family went to be with the Lord at 4:49 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, of natural causes due to complications from major surgery. Born in South Bend on Oct. 13, 1951, Daniel was the son of Loren R. and Dixie L. (Betz) Rensberger. He graduated from LaVille …read more.

James W. Rupard, 82, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. James was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Brooklyn, Ark. to James H. and Pauline (Sharp) Rupard. On Aug. 24, 1951, in Mishawaka, he married Rose M. McClure. James owned and operated Jim’s Radiator, retiring in 1994. He …read more.

William V. Cunningham Jr., 81, passed away with his loving wife by his side at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015. William V. Cunningham, Jr. was born on June 20, 1932. That much is known for sure… Some of life’s mysteries are better left as such, an unsolved mystery. “Bill” as he has been known …read more.

Roy A. Miller, 72, passed away with his family by his side in the Elkhart Hospice House on Friday morning July 24, 2015. Roy was born in Hammond on Aug. 21, 1942, to Eli E. and Lillian Bernice (Bixel) Miller. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1960. On Sept. 29, 1962, …read more.

William V. Cunningham Jr., 81, Plymouth, passed away with his loving wife by his side at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home

Mary A. Hite, 66, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center emergency room, Mishawaka. Mary was born Nov. 9, 1948, in Plymouth, to Wayne L. and Edna M. (Fear) Weedling. She was a 1967 graduate of Plymouth High School, and then went on to graduate from Vogue Beauty …read more.

Austin Lee Dean, 21, Plymouth died unexpectedly Saturday evening, July 11, at home. Austin was raised in Plymouth the son of Angel D. (Clark) Pennington who survives. He was involved in the Jr. League Football and as a member of the 2012 graduating class of Plymouth High School, Austin played varsity baseball as a pitcher …read more.

Austin L. Dean, 21, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Thelma Baldwin, 94, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. She had been a resident of Marshall County for the last five years, coming here from Frankfort. Thelma was born in Hammond, Oct. 10, 1920, to Thomas J. Martinson and Doris (Byrnes) Martinson. She graduated from Hammond High School …read more.

Thelma J. Baldwin, 96, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, July 13, in the funeral home. Services will immediately follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Mark Need officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Dorothy M. Hayn, 86, passed away at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor. Lifetime Marshall County resident, Dorothy was born on Sept. 21, 1928, in Marshall County to Harold L. and Blanche K. (Burget) Pontius. She attended Tyner High School where she graduated with her class in 1946. On Jan. 18, 1947 …read more.

Peter “Pete” Polnaszek, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2015. Peter was born Aug. 14, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn. to Joseph and Marcella (Barton) Polnaszek. Pete and his wife, Corky, moved to Plymouth where he began working for Zentis Food, until his retirement. Pete was serving as the current …read more.

Dorothy M. Hayn, 86, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Pilgrim Manor. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, and from 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, at …read more.

Ronald L. Meyers, 70, Plymouth, passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2015, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Services will be held at 11 a.m.  Saturday, July 11 in the Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth where friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Preferred are memorial gifts to the Calvary Lutheran Church.

Carol A. Penrod, 51, a Plymouth resident since 1978, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Friday, July 3, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus emergency room. Carol was born in Montpelier, Ohio, on July 20, 1963, to Stephen John and Frances Rhea (Apt) Simpson. She graduated from Plymouth High School …read more.

Susan I. Rininger, 60, a Plymouth resident since 1982, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, July 1, 2015. Susan was born the daughter of Donald W. and Carol I. (Sample) Rininger on Aug. 9, 1954 in Kenosha, Missouri. She worked for the Marshall-Starke Development Center in the workshop and previously at Logan Industries in …read more.

Susan A. “Susie” Swain, 80, passed away with her loving family by her side at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in her Cherrywood Avenue home. Susie was born Feb. 8, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Alfred A. and Julia M. (Barnhouse) Shaffer. She graduated from an all girl’s school, St. Joseph Academy, with the class …read more.

On Monday evening, June 22, John Arthur Doll chose to take his own life at the age of 56. He has been an Argos resident for the past 28 years and previously lived in the Bourbon area. The son of Paul and Betty May (Tunis) Doll, he was born on Sept. 17, 1958 in Rochester. …read more.

Argos resident John Arthur Doll, 56, died Monday, June 22. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Betty J. Smith, 89 and formerly of Olive Trail, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born and stayed a lifetime resident of Plymouth, Betty was born on July 10, 1925, to Virgil C. and Bertha M. (Hill) Geisleman. She attended the Plymouth school systems till junior …read more.

Sister Mary Edward Mason PHJC (Estella Mason) PHJC died on June 19, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. She was 92 years of age. Sister is survived by her loving sister: Barbara Mitchell, Quincy, Ill. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Edward; Charles; John; and her sisters: Helen; Mary Lee; and …read more.

A celebration of the life of Dorothy R. Mather, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday June 20, in Lake of the Woods, Property Owners Association shelter located at 8745 North Shore Drive, Bremen. Lunch will be served. Dorothy, a longtime educator, coach and counselor passed from this life on Feb, 9, 2015. Her teaching …read more.

On Sunday afternoon, infant twin Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt joined his brother Jaxton in the eternal care of Our Lord Jesus Christ. They were born premature on the June 4, 2015, and remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Jaxton is survived by his parents: Broderick T. and Kyleigh S. …read more.

On Sunday afternoon, infant twin Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt joined his brother Jaxton in the eternal care of Our Lord Jesus Christ. They were born premature on the June 4 and remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He is survived by his parents: Broderick T. and Kyleigh …read more.

Born premature on the June 4, Jaxton Broderick Taylor Schmidt’s struggle in life came to a rest in the palm of the hand of our true Creator – Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is with Faith that we continue to pray for Greyson and his young family. This announcement and thoughts of appreciation come from …read more.

Charles “Chuck” A. Rupert Jr., 65, passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Charles was born in South Bend, on Aug. 16, 1949, to Charles A. Sr. and Ruth A. (Szymanski) Rupert. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1968 where he then joined the Air …read more.

Josephine C. Erpelding, 87, of Parkview Street and a Plymouth resident since 1996, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Josephine was born in Fort Wayne, on March 1, 1928, to Francis J. and Wanda V. (Smith) Stuerzenberger. She graduated from New Haven High School …read more.

Don S. Ames, 84, passed away in his farm house surrounded by his loving family at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Born in Plymouth, on Jan. 4, 1931, Don was the son of Edgar S. and Helen V. (Rettinger) Ames. He graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1950. Don served for …read more.

Many have offered prayers and held thoughts in their hearts for the lives of twin brothers; Jaxton Broderick Taylor and Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt. Born premature on the Thursday, June 4, 2015, Jaxton’s struggle in life came to a rest in the palm of the hand of our true Creator – Our Lord Jesus Christ. …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon, 80, passed away Wednesday morning in Miller’s Merry Manor following an unexpected illness. Nancy cared for the community of Plymouth many years as a registered nurse with the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Nancy’s life began on the south side of Chicago, Ill., Nov. 24, 1934, the daughter of Oscar and Mae …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning following an unexpected illness. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Benjamin Luke Thompson III, the son of Benjamin C. and Tammy S. (Austin) Thompson Jr., went home to be with Jesus, at 4:22 a.m.  Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. Benjamin was born May 19, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his loving parents; twin sister: Emily M. Thompson; sister: Cayle …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday morning May 27, 2015. His death occurred at home of natural causes. Born in South Bend, on Jan. 5, 1951, Darrell was the son of James B. and Letha Scheuer. Darrell received a Church Charter from First Christian Church on Jan. …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, Plymouth, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Brent J. “Gopher” Brockus, 64, a resident of Plymouth for the past 17 years, passed away suddenly of natural causes at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center ER. He was born the son of Bert J. and Rosemary E. (Shaffer) Brockus on Feb. 17, 1951, in Rochester. Brent was …read more.

Scott G. Henry, 45, passed away after an extended illness with his family by his side on Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. The son of Charles Richard and Lonna Dee (Denney) Henry, Scott was born and raised all his life in Plymouth. He graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Trey Angelo Thomas, the son of Trenton A. and Tonya N. (Fletcher) Thomas, Plymouth, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, just two weeks from his first birthday. Even at such a young age, he became a hero to a number of families as he was enrolled in …read more.

Flossie V. Tyson, 95, passed away on May 6, after she lost her five month battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in The Whitlock Senior Apartments in Bremen. Flossie was born on May 19, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Francis and Hattie (Bickle) Coonfare. She came to Indiana at age 3 and lived …read more.

Beverly J. Lampkins, 78, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family by her side at 11:15 p.m. Saturday May 2, in the South Bend Hospice House. Born on June 28, 1936 in Kewanna, Beverly was the daughter of Fred D. and Alice M. (Abbott) Fisher. On Sept. 1, 1965, Beverly would become the …read more.

Terry Lynn McNeal, 57, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at I.U. Health-Laporte. Terry was born the son of Woodward W. and Caroline M. (McNeal) McNeal in South Bend,  on July 23, 1957, but was raised by his grandmother, Goldie M. (Cudney). He attended John glen High School, Walkerton. Terry did many odd jobs, …read more.

Marion Lavon (Snyder) Rude, age 89, died at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, on her birthday, Saturday, March 7, of natural causes. She was born in Elkhart on March 7, 1926, the daughter of Warren and Martha (Ball) Snyder. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1943. Lavon was a long time member …read more.

Michael D. Gouker, 64, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday April 28, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Mike was born the son of Dale Edward and Patsy Mae (Johnson) Gouker in Plymouth, on Nov. 9, 1950. His father would precede him in death in …read more.

Carl Nathan Haag, 83, Plymouth, passed away at his home at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, April 29,  of natural causes. Carl was born at home in Tyner,  to Henry “Hank” and Thelma (Baker) Haag on July 30, 1931. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1949. From 1952-55, Carl served in the U. S. Navy during …read more.

MaryLou Fritz, 77, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Monday, April 27, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. MaryLou was born on Sep. 5, 1937 in Ravanna, Ohio to Paul B. and Maude A.(Heeter) Smith. She would marry Donald S. Fritz and the couple would soon settle in Plymouth. Together Donald and she would …read more.

Dorothy Winters Coury, loving wife of Joseph F. Coury, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Dorothy was born April 18, 1922, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She graduated from Triadelphia High School and Elliott Commercial College. She married Joseph F. Coury in Boston on April 29, …read more.

Ronald Leroy Watkins, 68, of Plymouth, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 23, of natural causes. Ron was born the son of George H. and Ethel C. (Sutherlin) Watkins in Walkerton on Jan. 10, 1947. He attended area schools. Having never married, he is survived by three sisters and one brother. They are: …read more.

Ronnie W. Burleson, 77, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, at home with his family by his side. Ronnie, who just celebrated his 77th birthday, was born in Bakersville, N.C., on April 19, 1938, to Grant Walter and Veni K. (Harrell) Burleson. On March 6, 1955, Ronnie married Yvonne W. Cunningham in Nahunta, …read more.

Carolyn R. Ellis, 73, a Plymouth resident since 1963, passed away Monday, April 20, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carolyn was born in South Bend on March 19, 1942, to Harry H. Zeigler and Dorothy Bell Hoover Zeigler Silvers. SHe worked for the Lear Corporation for 12 years before her retirement in 1990. …read more.

Darlene R. “Kaye” Capron, 92, a Plymouth resident most of her life, passed away at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Kaye was born in Leavenworth, Kan., Feb. 15, 1923, to Rolland and Bessie (Vyskocil) Kinch. She attended the Plymouth School systems. On Aug. 31, 1946, Kaye became the …read more.

Jack O. Miller, 83, Plymouth, passed away in his home of natural causes on Monday, April 6. Jack was born on April 21, 1931, in Culver, to Bernard “Mike” and Grace (Clemens) Miller. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1948. He enlisted into the United States Navy and served our country …read more.

Michael C. Weaver, 55, passed away Sunday morning, April 5, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Mike was born on Feb. 24, 1960 in Plymouth, Indiana to Robert P. and Marilyn R. (Gordon) Weaver. He graduated from LaVille High School. He worked in Plymouth at Del Monte Foods Inc. for over 30 …read more.

Richard E. “Jacko” Jablonski Sr., 86, Plymouth, passed away with his family by his side at 8:58 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Richard was born in Albion, Mich. on Sept. 22, 1928, to Maryan and Angelia (Szlosea) Jablonski. In the fall of 1953, Richard married his first …read more.

Max Wayne McNear, 91, Plymouth, passed away at 6:20 a.m. April 4, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, following a brief illness. Max, the son of Benjamin and Lela (Deal) McNear, was born on April 4, 1924, in Manchester, Ind. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 until his honorable …read more.

Donald G. Wasio, 72, passed away with his loving wife near his side Monday evening, March 30, in his home. Don was born in Canada on July 1, 1942. He graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, where he would first meet Barbara A. Snyder. He graduated with the class of 1961. On Feb. …read more.

Edna L. Cowen, 89, a Plymouth resident for 67 years, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Edna was born in Talma, Indiana on Nov. 5, 1925 to Dewey and Ethel (Fisher) Whetstone. She graduated from Mentone High School with the class of 1943. On Nov. 6, 1943, …read more.