Sandra Stayton York, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Sandra was born May 18, 1938, in Argos, to Willard “Pete” and Virginia (Hessler) Stayton. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She and her husband, Don, spent winters in Florida …read more.

Irvin was born on March 13, 1925, at Burr Oak, to Roy and Goldie (Kring) Overmyer and was a lifelong resident. Irvin was a brick layer. He belonged to Brick Layers and Allied Craft workers. He was a long time member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Maxinkuckee Lodge #373, and was a Past Grand Master, …read more.

Harold “Hattie” A. Bagley, 86, formerly of Lake of the Woods, died Aug. 11, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on July 29, 1930, to Frank and Mary (Cunningham) Bagley. Hattie was the oldest of eight children who include: Francis Atkinson; Jean Horvath; David Bagley; Terry Bagley;  Leslie Eppert, …read more.

Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in his Argos home. Brian was born the son of Frank D. and Carole S. (Rogers) Royer on July 28, 1969, in Logansport. He received his education at West Central High School. By trade Brian was a welder and worked in production for …read more.

Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly at his Argos home on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. Service arrangements are being planned at this time and are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Kitty Ann Garnand, 64, former Plymouth resident, passed away on Aug. 9, 2016, in her home. Kitty was born on March 28, 1952, in Plymouth to Kenneth B. and Hilda M. (Lamborn) Bowman. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Beloved mother of daughter, Kelly Lynn Sheets, and son, Matt Todd Garnand. Her unconditional love, support …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.

Orion F. “Budd” Treat Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 8, 2016, with his wife of 63 years, Ajean, and son, Gary, by his side. Budd was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on Dec. 19, 1930, to Virginia (Miller) Treat, originally from Plymouth, and Orion F. Treat Sr. The family moved back to …read more.

Dorothy M. Griewank, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born on April 5, 1931, in Miami County, to Darwin and Mildred (Han) Baker. On June 20, 1948, Dorothy became the bride of Roy D. Griewank in a ceremony in South Bend. Roy preceded …read more.

Evelyn L. Reichard, 91, a resident of Pretty Lake, Plymouth since 1950, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in her home of natural causes. Evelyn was born in Rochester, on Nov. 22, 1924, to William and Ersa (Johnson) Garver. She attended schools in Rochester, Tippecanoe, Culver and graduated from Argos High School. On Jan. 10, …read more.

Evelyn L. Reichard, 91, a resident of Pretty Lake, Plymouth since 1950, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Pastor Charles Krieg officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time …read more.

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.

Marilyn Kay Couts, 54, a resident of Plymouth since 1974, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Community Hospital of Bremen. Marilyn was born Dec. 23, 1961, in Knox, to the late Harold P. and Edna H. (Miles) Couts. She had worked through Marshall-Starke Development Center as well as Manitou Training Center in Rochester. She …read more.

CULVER — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help in the theft of a paddleboard.

Michael D. Rohrbaugh, 65, Plymouth, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Michael was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in South Bend, to Carl and Thelma (Skelton) Rohrbaugh. Michael enjoyed many years as an independent truck driver until his health no longer allowed him …read more.

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

MARSHALL COUNTY — Due to a cut in fiber owned by Rochester Telephone Company, the Marshall County Dispatch is receiving 911 calls on a limited basis. The Disaster Recovery Systems from INDigital telecom is now in place. All overflow 911 calls for Marshall County are being re-routed to Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County is able to …read more.

Former Grovertown resident John Richard Carter, 90, entered eternal life at 5:50 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. John has resided at the Maria Center for the past three years. John was born on Oct. 17, 1925, in Eldorado, Ark., to William H. and Katherine P. (Macnab) Carter. After …read more.

Tyrus “Ty” Peter Ely, 32, South Michigan Street, Argos, died at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness. Ty was born July 17, 1984, in Redford, Mich., to Jim Ely and Gloria (Gilman) Ely. He has lived in the Argos community since 1998, coming from Michigan. Ty …read more.

Sharon A. Daugherty, 54, Argos, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka campus. Sharon was born Nov. 19, 1961, in Orange County, Calif., to Frank P. III and Charlotte (Muslin) McNeill. Sharon worked at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home as a certified nursing assistant for many …read more.

George Smith, 81, passed away in his home on Tuesday evening July 19, 2016, with his daughters and sister at his side. George was born on Jan. 22, 1935, in McRoberts, Ky., to Mike Smith and Hazel Carter Murphy. In February 1954, George enlisted into the U.S. Army and served our country during the Korean …read more.

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.

By PTL. TROY ULCH Marshall County DUI Task Force, Culver Police Department MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County DUI Task Force is a consortium of law enforcement agencies in Marshall County working to decrease impaired driving with the overall goal of making Marshall County roadways safer. The Marshall County DUI Task Force is comprised of …read more.

CULVER — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in an accident at 2:51 a.m. Saturday, July 16. The accident was in the 600 block of East Shore Drive, Culver. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports the 911 Center received a report of a single vehicle into a pole on East Shore Drive, near 18th Road. …read more.

John L. Himes, 70 Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home with his family by his side. John was born the son of Virgil L. and Beverly J. (Green) Himes in Warsaw Aug. 12, 1945. John was retired from the city of Plymouth, where he worked for the sStreet department for many years. …read more.

Burl Leroy Nifong, 80, Indianapolis, and formerly of Marshall County, died at 4 p.m. July 8, 2016, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. He had been in declining health for several months. Burl was born on April 20, 1936, in Plymouth, to Noble Nifong and Cora Alma (Stone) Nifong. He has lived in the Indianapolis since …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.

Breanna Sue Lemler, 21, Bourbon, passed away Sunday morning, July 10, 2016, in Alabama as a result of a single vehicle accident.

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.

Lester D. Read, 90, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 9, 2016, with his family by his side.

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s assistance with any information regarding the theft of a tractor from a Plymouth business. A 2005 Kubota tractor, model BX2230 with a Frontier front end loader (manufactured by John Deere) was stolen from a business located in the 6700 block of Michigan Road, Plymouth. The …read more.

Alvin D. Elmore II, 44, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, July 1, 2016. Alvin was born in Elwood, in December, to Alvin D. Sr. and Valerie K. (Lantzer) Elmore. He attended Elwood High School. Alvin was currently working for Zimmer Biomet Inc., Warsaw as a metal processor. He is survived by his …read more.

After a long and successful life Max L. Ginder passed away at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Max was born in Porter Cross Roads, Porter County, to Charles and Hazel (Miller) Ginder. As a child the family moved many times, but always had interesting adventures as told by Max …read more.

Larry Keith Albert 77, LaPaz, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Born in LaPaz to Garland and Goldie Albert, he lived the entirety of his life in LaPaz. Larry was a hardworking man and enjoyed being outdoors. Early in his life he farmed his family farm, worked …read more.

Julie Ann Amsden, 74, Bourbon, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, in her home unexpectedly. Julie was born the daughter of Floyd and Mariagnes (Lemler) Hartzell, May 11, 1943, in Warsaw. She was a graduate of Bremen High School; a faithful member of the Bourbon First United Pentecostal Church where her church family …read more.

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

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

MARSHALL COUNTY — Four children were injured in a vehicle/horse-drawn buggy accident Sunday, June 26. The accident occurred at 5:58 p.m. on US 6, west of Plymouth-Goshen Trail. Sean I. Pelikant, 41, Syracuse, driver of the vehicle, was not injured.

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

MARSHALL COUNTY — Police say five people were ejected from a buggy when it was rear-ended by a car June 27 in Marshall County.

Alma (Craft) Hensley, 85, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 1 p.m. June 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, following a very lengthy illness. Alma was born on Oct. 17, 1930, in Jackson, Ky., to Clifton Craft and Meadie (Hensley) Craft and had lived in Argos since 1952 coming from Gauge, …read more.

Susanna Voreis, 84, rural Plymouth, passed away at 11:21 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, in her home after an illness. Susanna was born on Oct. 25, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Chloe (O’Connor) McGriff, in Argos. She was a homemaker and had been Attendance Secretary for the Plymouth High School from which she retired. …read more.

Bernice A. Murphy, 94, Plymouth, passed away Sunday afternoon in the Catherine Kasper Life Center of natural causes. Bernice remained a lifetime resident of Marshall County following her birth on March 9, 1922, at the Bremen home of her parents, Jesse M. and Cora A. (Hershberger) Parker. She had two siblings Ernest and Blanche. She …read more.

Geneva M. Green, 87, Plymouth, died June 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Tim Irvine, Tippecanoe, died June 16, 2016, at home. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Betty Louise (Kramer) Hutchison, 89, Bourbon, died at 7:42 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016,  at Life Care Center, Rochester, following a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 2, 1926, in Talma, to Loren Kramer and Agnes (Miller) Kramer. Betty has lived in the Tippecanoe Community most of her life. On July 4, 1947, in …read more.

BOURBON — An attempted traffic stop resulted in a police chase through four counties and speeds over 100 miles per hour. The driver, Daniel R. Nifong, Plymouth, was taken into custody and charged with resisting law enforcement, forgery for having a homemade paper license plate and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. He was …read more.

Paul was born Nov. 15, 1928, in South Bend. He was the oldest son of LeRoy Kemble and Roberta (Dovel) Kemble. His brother: John (Betty) Kemble, Ark.; and sister: Marilyn Biddle, Hawaii, survive. In 1949, Paul married Vernette Holm of South Bend, who died in 1994. Together they had three children: David (Valerie) Kemble, Plymouth; …read more.

Dominic F. “Nick” Brizzolara, 83, passed away in his Plymouth home, Eastwood Estates, after an extended illness at 1:40 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born in Argos, on Oct. 31, 1932, he was the only child of Frank and Flora D. (Arado) Brizzolara, who had immigrated to Chicago, Ill. from Genoa, …read more.

Gladys L. Stutzman was born in Kewanna on Jan. 14, 1931. She passed away June 12, 2016, and resided in Plymouth. Van Gilder Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Services are pending.  

Donald L. Mahoney, 80, Juniper Road, Argos, died at 1:30 a.m. June 8, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness. Born on June 23, 1935, in St. Louis, Miss., to A. Waite Mahoney and Mildred Louise (Flood) Mahoney, he moved to Argos, in 1937 where he received FFA State Star Farmer in …read more.

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.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016,  in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth campus. Phyllis was born on Feb. 27, 1930, in Argos, to Thurman and Sarah Elnora (Brandt) Ward. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1948. Phyllis worked for the Holiday Inn in …read more.

Garnet Rose Ray, 75, Plymouth, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, surrounded by family. Rose was born on Sept. 23, 1940, in Bremen, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Kuntz) Nick. On April 26, 1993, she married Jackie Dean Ray. He passed away on May 23. She is survived by …read more.

Katherine M. Allison, 85, formerly of Sutter Creek, Calif., residing in South Bend, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Fountainview Place, Mishawaka. She was born on June 11, 1930, in South Bend, to the late Louis and Catherine Kosgrove Howard. Katherine’s husband: Leon Allison preceded her in death. Katherine is survived …read more.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away on June 6, 2016. She was born on Feb. 27, 1930. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Services will follow at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12. A burial ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13 at …read more.

Juanita Gay (Stevens) Duff, 76, Plymouth, died at 2:30 a.m., June 7, 2016, at We Belong Senior Home, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health for the past couple of years.

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

Wanda Quarles Swoap, 78, Lapaz, passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016, at home surrounded by friends and family. Wanda was born on Sept. 10, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Andrew Denton Quarles and Cyrene Goss Quarles. She lived part of her life in Texas and part in South Bend. On April 16, …read more.

Janice Marie (Schultz) Hite, 63 Plymouth, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Signature Health Care, Bremen, following a brief illness since February. She was born Feb. 8, 1953, Plymouth to Robert Schultz and Marian (Dipert) Schultz-Paton and had lived all of her life in the Marshall County area. Janice shared many years …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.

Jerry E. Nelson, 71, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 2, at his residence. Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson. He graduated from Culver High School in 1963. Jerry served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Reserves from Sept. 30, …read more.

Janice Hite, 63, Plymouth, died at 3:30 a.m. June 3, 2016, at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, will be handling arrangements. Arrangements are pending at this time.

NORTHERN INDIANA — Indiana Conservation Officers in District One have been busy responding to several serious incidents this week involving ATVs. One Indiana Conservation Officer alone, Matt Maher, has responded to three off road vehicle crashes.

Theresa M. Hansen, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. A Memorial Mass will be held at noon Saturday, June 11, in St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Valparaiso, with Fr. Kevin McCarthy officiating. A complete story will be posted on Friday afternoon.

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.

Florence M. Erickson was gently cradled into the arms of Jesus May 28, 2016, after 95 years of active life to meet with loved ones who passed before. Florence was born on Aug. 30, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio to Thurman and Sarah Elnore (Brandt) Ward; she was the first born. She has been a long …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.

Richard D. “Dick” Olds, 74, Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, May 28, at his home after having been diagnosed with a rapid form of cancer. Dick was born in Pulaski County Jan. 3, 1942, the youngest of eight children born to Earl H. and Clara M. (Hamilton) Olds. He graduated from Grovertown High School …read more.

Irene H. Smith, Olive Trail, Plymouth, died at 10:22 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Services for Irene H. Smith are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Jerry M. Humes, 49, passed away following an illness, in her home at 9:43 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The daughter of Douglas and Mary (Ketcham) Sumpter, Jerry was born on July 21, 1966, in Bremen. She attended Bremen and Plymouth Schools and obtained her G.E.D. On Dec. 26, 1984, Jerry and Ronald Lee Humes …read more.

Jackie Dean Ray, 76, Plymouth, passed away at 4:36 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Jackie was born on May 5, 1940, in Orleans, the son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Therman) Ray. On April 26, 1993, he married Garnet Rose Nick. She survives, along with their 12 children: Toni …read more.

LaVern L. Hovarter, 77, LaPaz, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on Oct. 29, 1938, Helmer, to the late Russell E. and Helen B. (Snyder) Hovarter. On Sept. 6, 1958, in St. Joseph County, he married Elzie (McIntosh) Hovarter who preceded in death on June 6, …read more.

Nicholas John Eufemi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016. He had been under the care of his children for several years and under the care of the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care since August 2015. Nick was born March 31, 1924, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to …read more.

Clifton J. Wringer, 91, life-long resident of Walkerton, passed away at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. He was born Dec. 26, 1924, LaPorte, to the late Forrest and Nellie (Goode) Wringer. Clifton graduated from Hamlet High School. On June 3, 1949, in LaPaz, he married Dorothy Lillian Rough; she …read more.

Dylan James Kruyer, 20, Plymouth, passed away suddenly in his mother’s home on Sunday, May 15, 2016. He was born in Plymouth on May 20, 1995, the son of James Robert Kruyer and Stephanie F. (Skipper) Kruyer. They both survive. Dylan was always a Momma’s boy. Dylan attended Plymouth schools and formerly worked at Subway …read more.

Terence David Smith, 76, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his home. Terence was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., to Warren and Slava “Gloria” (Doseff) Smith. He has been a long time resident of the area. Terence was a family counselor with the Juvenile Justice Task Force as well …read more.

Glenn F. Hardesty, 88, Grovertown, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born on Oct. 9, 1927, in Spencerville, to Delmer and Goldie (Jones) Hardesty. On Aug. 30, 1952, Glenn took the former Ilene A. Stiles to be his bride in a ceremony in Starke County. Ilene preceded …read more.

Dylan James Kruyer, 20, a resident of Plymouth, passed away suddenly at the home of his mother on Sunday morning, May 15, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Two people have died from injuries in a two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning, May 15, according to an update from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department The accident occurred at 1:52 a.m. at Rose Road and Plymouth-LaPorte Trail. The driver of the 1997 Honda Civic, 24-year-old Paul Graham and passenger Jostiana Bouskill were …read more.

Nelson T. “Mike” Hulings, 69, Bourbon, Indiana passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 11, at his home. He was born the son of Paul and Martha (Mailander) Hulings on March 13, 1947, in Mooresburg, TN. He was a resident of the area since 1986. He worked in construction as an electrician. He enjoyed birds, animals and …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Paul Graham, 24, Plymouth, and two unnamed juveniles are in critical condition at South Bend Memorial Hospital following a two-vehicle accident. The accident was at 1:52 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at Rose Road and Plymouth-LaPorte Trail. Graham suffered a head injury. Two juveniles in the vehicle sustained serious injuries. There was a …read more.

Betty R. Lacher, 82, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Betty was born in Donaldson, on Dec. 21, 1933, to John C. and Ada Ethel (Fink) Livinghouse. She graduated from West High School, and served as the West High Alumni Secretary of her …read more.

Charles “Red” Richard Hagenbush, 87, Argos, died at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, following a short illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Maralouise Warner, 41, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle accident. She was born on July 15, 1974, in South Bend, to Kathleen (Hoff) Vandenburg of Sun City, Ariz., and Darrel Leigh Vandenburg, Sr. of Dowagiac, Mich. Mara was married to Gerald Warner on Aug. 2, 1994. Along with her …read more.

Richard Charles Ziegert, Jr., 63, passed away at 11:18 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born on Jan. 13, 1953, in South Bend, to the late Richard Charles Ziegert, Sr. and Phyllis Ann (O’Leary) Ziegert. Richard is survived by his wife: Olive Lucille (Thompson) Ziegert; three daughters: …read more.

Rev. Don. E. Grandlinard, 103, entered into his eternal life and the arms of his heavenly Father, early Monday, May 9, 2016, in his residence. Don was born Aug. 30, 1912, in Adams County, to the late William C. and Ica (French) Grandlinard. He graduated from Adams County High School and then Marion College. On …read more.

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.

Rev. Don. E. Grandlinard, 103, entered into his eternal life and the arms of his Father, early Monday morning, May 9, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Margaret Guseilla Winstead, Glenview, Ill., passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born in Marshall County on Dec. 22, 1924. Arrangments are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

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.

Fremont P. Books, 102, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Memphis James Robinson, five days old, was called by the Lord to be one of his Angels at 3:12 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Memphis is survived by his parents: Brian James and Sarah Darlene Keefe Robinson, Argos; paternal grandparents: Kennedy and Sharen Robinson, Plymouth; and maternal grandparents: Jim …read more.

Gordon C. Taiclet, 83, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Tuesday morning in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus.

Richard T. Beebe, 69, passed away early Sunday morning May 1, 2016, in his home with his caregiver and longtime friend, Heather McLeod, by his side, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 18, 1947, to Albert and Frances Beebe in North Liberty. He graduated from North Liberty High School. Richard …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Thirteen reserve officers recently graduated from the annual Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy after several months of specialized training. Officers from various departments in and near-by Kosciusko County completed over 200 hours of training. The graduation ceremony was held Saturday, April 30. The intense training included areas such as defensive tactics, firearms, …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of daytime lane restrictions on SR 331, between SR 106 and US 6, Tuesday, May 3, through the middle of June. Crews will restrict traffic to one, 12 foot, lane in each direction, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to patch and resurface areas …read more.

Marlese Fredericks, 94, Plymouth, passed away April 30, 2016.