Nicole Ann Snyder, 22, Bourbon, passed away Friday, April 29, at Life Care Center, Rochester, with her family at her side. She had battled cancer for the past few years. Nicole was born the daughter of Judith Ann Snyder and Donald Eugene Perkins June 14, 1993, in Plymouth. She was a resident of Bourbon all …read more.

Richard T. Beebe, 69, passed away in his home at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

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

Rosemary Elaine Sherwood, 71, Ligonier, formerly of Bourbon, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at home.

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

David W. Bottorff, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, of natural causes at his home. David was born on Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth, to William and Carol (Mattern) Bottorff. He was a graduate of John Glenn High School class of 1971. David was a truck driver and general labor for American …read more.

Dianne K. Howe, 68, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Pilgrim Manor following an illness since last October. Dianne was born on Aug. 20, 1947, in Plymouth, to Wayne Grossman Jr. and Betty J. (Compton) Grossman. She graduated from West High School in 1965. In a …read more.

Mary E. Kowatch, 87, Culver, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2016.

David W. Bottorff, Walkerton, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth. Services are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Dianne K. (Grossman) Howe, 68, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning, April 27, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor Care Center, Plymouth. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Trisha Lynn (Brown) Mark, 39, Bourbon, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart, following a lengthy illness. Trisha was born March 25, 1977, in Warsaw to Steven R. Brown and Debra (Duff) Nicodemus. She had lived most of her life in the Bourbon community. Trisha was a homemaker/housewife and …read more.

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

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information from any one who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area of 12B Road Saturday, April 23 through Sunday morning, April 24. Samual Clemens notified police at 7:43 a.m. Sunday that unknown individuals had entered his pole barn in the 10600 block 12B Road, …read more.

Kyle G. Schieber, 28, Plymouth, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Elkhart Hospice House with his family at his side. Kyle was born on Jan. 18, 1988, in South Bend, to Dean and Lori (Kaser) Schieber. He was a lifelong resident of Plymouth. He worked at Marshall Starke Development Center in …read more.

Betty L. Engel, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at her home following a brief illness on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016. She lived a strong, happy life and was admired by those who knew her for the cheerful and honest way she conducted herself in business and as a public servant. It has …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY —A South Bend pilot whose plane became stuck in tree tops, fell approximately 60 feet and was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. The accident occurred around 5:21 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at 16166 18B Road. According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the plane flown by Michael Wood, South Bend, …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A man was hurt over the weekend when he was flying in a powered parachute.

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.

Everett D. Colvin, 85, passed away in his home due to natural causes with his loving wife and family by his side on the evening of Tuesday April 19, 2016. Born in Chicago, Ill., on July 14, 1930, Everett was son of Walter and Louise A. (Rosenstiehl) Colvin. In 1934 his parents and he moved …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.

Everett D. Colvin, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016, at his home with his family at his side. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

By TROY ULCH Marshall County DUI Task Force Coordinator MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County DUI Task Force today, Wednesday, April 20, announced the results of patrols during their second quarter of operation being the months of January, February, and March. The Marshall County DUI Task Force is a cooperation of officers from the Marshall …read more.

Fredrick A. “Fred” Ault, 59 of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at his home. Fred was born in Argos, and has been a lifetime resident of Marshall County. He is survived by his wife: Debra Ault, Plymouth; daughter: Jamie Marie Ault, Plymouth; and ten grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his …read more.

Skylar Allen Evans, 23, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Skylar was born the son of Michael and LuAnn (Troup) Evans on March 11, 1993, in Indianapolis. He played football from the time he was eight years old. Skylar was a 2011 graduate of Plymouth …read more.

Michael Duane Brown Jr., age 40, Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 2:09 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.

Peggy A. Flowers, age 88, of Nappanee, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at noon Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been a patient since January.

Marvin R. Schrock, 81, of Bremen, passed away at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen.

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.

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.

Anita (Donoho) Bedford, 86, Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Tanglewood Trace in Mishawaka. She was born March 9, 1929 in South Bend, to the late John and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. On July 3, 1948, in South Bend, Anita married Byron Wayne Donoho. Byron preceded her in death on April 21, 1977. …read more.

Bernice M. Szocinski, 96, a resident of Katherine Casper Home after coming from Avon Park, Fla., passed away at 8:13 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016. Bernice was born in Afton, Mich. on March 16, 1920, to Arthur J. and Anna M. (Amthor) Brasseur. She became the bride of Stanley L. Szocinski, and to this union …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — College may seem far away for kindergarteners, but this fall, Marshall County will bring post-secondary education and careers front of mind for elementary youth and their families through a collaborative effort called The Promise. The program makes educational savings a reality by helping families to start a CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings account …read more.

Just a one month shy of her 100th birthday and celebration of her 80th anniversary as a Sister of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Sister Johnilda Mannhard (Marcella), PHJC died on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson.

Sister Johnilda Mannhard, PHJC, Donaldson, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Harold Junior Wright, 71, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 5:59 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. Harold was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Gage, Ky., Ballard County, to Samuel Wright and Audrey (Hensley) Wright. He had lived most of his life in the Argos community. …read more.

Pamella A. Smith, 73, a long-life Marshall county resident, passed away in her home with her family by her side Friday, April 8, 2016. Pamella was born in Plymouth to Cletus L. and Jacqueline M. (Bienz) Berger. She graduated from LaPaz High School in 1960. On Nov. 1, 1969, in Wyatt, Pamella became the bride …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.

Helen M. Shipley, 96, formerly of Plymouth, passed away March 30, 2016 in Silver City, N.M. Helen was born in Auburn Feb. 12, 1920, to Robert F. and Bessie (Inersol) Douglass. She became the bride of Wayne E. Shipley Aug. 19, 1939, in Kentland. The Shipleys celebrated 62 years of marriage before Wayne preceded Helen …read more.

Harold Junior Wright, 71, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 5:59 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. Harold was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Gauge, Ky., to Samuel Wright and Audrey (Hensley) Wright. On July 8, 1967, in Etna Green, he married Joyce E. Mullins …read more.

Martin Mahler, 92, of Culver, passed away April 4, 2016, at his home.

Dorothy Anderson Osborn, 95, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.

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.

Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness. He went to join his Heavenly Father at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Don was born April 19, 1940, in Grover, Utah, to Blake Taft and Fay Metta (Covington) Fordham, the third of eight …read more.

Helen Mae Shipley, 96, a Sunset Vista resident entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, of Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness.

Kenneth Roy Alwine, 87, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at at North Wood Village Memory Care in Mishawaka. Kenneth was born to the late Guy Romanus and Goldie Matilda (Dorrier) Alwine on May 10, 1928, in South Bend. On Sept. 2, 1950, in Plymouth, he married Carrol …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.

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.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A resident in the 100 block of Redwood Road in Marshall County notified the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department that some time over the winter someone stole two dirt bikes from a barn. The incident was reported at 4:41 p.m. Friday, March 25. One dirt bike was a purple and white 80cc Yamaha …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking any person who has information regarding a burglary Wednesday afternoon, March 23, to contact that department. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint of a burglary occurring at a residence in the 11000 block of Nutmeg Road. The suspect of the burglary was …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.

Kathie L. Weldon, 59, passed away Saturday morning March 19, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Kathie was born to William and Lily (Hemminger) Weldon on Dec. 31, 1956, in LaPorte. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother to her three children. Kathie enjoyed crossword puzzles and putting puzzles together. She …read more.

Opal M. Kranitz, 95, Walkerton, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at We Belong Senior Health Care, Plymouth. She was born on May 30, 1920, in Teegarden, to the late Nelson and Gertrude (Harley) Baughman. On March 3, 1940, she was united in marriage to Louis Kranitz, who preceded her in death. …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.

Lida Belle (Cowen) Thompson-Norris, 97, Argos, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness. Lida was born on Sept. 3, 1918, in rural Argos, to Frank O. Cowen and Hallie Belle (Lowry) Cowen. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Thomas “Tom” Edward Nolin, 69, Argos, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Tom was born on Oct. 6, 1946, in Plymouth, to James E. Nolin and Bessie L. (Ronk) Nolin. Tom had lived most of his life in the Argos community. He was a truck drive …read more.

Minnie P. Sliter, 71, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Minnie was born Oct. 22, 1944, in Bremen to David and Mattie Jones (Pedigo), both of whom preceded her in death. On Nov. 28, 1964, she married Wayne Sliter. He passed away March 12, 2016. She is also preceded in …read more.

Carl R. McMillen, 88, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carl was born the son of Virgil and Frances (Butler) McMillen on Nov. 4, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio. After his family’s move, Carl would graduate from Mexico High School in Mexico. He would then serve …read more.

Dr. Kenneth L. Payne, 77, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center at Donaldson, following an extended illness. While there he was under the Center for Hospice Care. Ken was born in Fowlerton, to Luther K. Payne and Ruth (Van Natter) Payne, the third …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.

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.

Wayne Sliter, 69, Plymouth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Wayne was born June 28, 1946, in Agusta, Ark. to Archie and Zora (Middleton) Sliter, both of whom preceded him in death along with an infant brother and sister. On Nov. 28, 1964, he married …read more.

Robert Loren Gross, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Robert was born the son of Raymond Lawrence and Marjorie (Bower) Gross on March 2, 1951, in Plymouth. Robert graduated with the Plymouth High School Class of 1969. He also graduated from Purdue University, …read more.

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.

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.

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.

Roger Hendricks, Plymouth, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

PLYMOUTH — A Ruger pistol was removed from a vehicle parked in a private driveway and police are asking the public’s assistance. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was notified at approximately 9:13 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, of a theft that occurred from a vehicle in the 12,000 block of Woodbury Drive. Police report sometime between Tuesday, …read more.

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, 84, Plymouth, passed away on March 7, 2016, peacefully in his sleep. Chuck was born in Donaldson, on March 20, 1931, the son of Clara Mae (Hovis) Jones and Theron E. Jones. He graduated from West Township School in the Class of 1949. He joined the US Navy on Nov. 8, …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Starkey, 51, Argos, died at 5:01 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He had been in declining health for several months. Jeff was born on Feb. 21, 1965, in Valparaiso, to Donald R. Starkey and Leona Marie (Sensibaugh) Starkey. He lived all of his life in the Argos Community. …read more.

Fred Howard, 76, Bourbon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Fred was born the son of Homer and Edna (Allen) Howard on Jan. 6, 1940, in Magoffin County, Ky. He was a life long resident of the area . He was a trailer delivery driver for Fairmont …read more.

Earl Eugene Hill, 93, passed away on March 6, 2016, at home after a short illness. Earl was born in Redford, Mich. He married Eva Jane Nixon on April 4, 1947, she preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1967. Earl then married Norma Jean Bulla on July 6. 1968, she preceded him in death …read more.

Lucy G. Martin, 84, Goshen, died 8:55 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County to Eli and Barbara (Gehman) Weaver. She married Ralph H. Martin on Sept. 13, 1949, in Elkhart County and he died Sept. 24, 2005. Surviving are two daughters: …read more.

Charles Jones, Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Arrangments are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

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.

Daniel J. Woolley, Plymouth, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born June 26, 1937. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home

BOURBON — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint around 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, regarding a burglary/theft in the 3700 block of 11th Road, Bourbon. An unknown person or persons gained entry into a home and removed items from the residence. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the burglary/theft and asks …read more.

Phyllis J. Faulkner passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, surrounded by family. Born to Willa Watson and Harry E. Lemler on Aug. 4, 1925, she was 90. She is survived by her brother: Jack E. Lemler; three beloved daughters: Barbara (Steve) Acker; Nancy (Ken) Wiersum; Jayne (Jeff) Fuller; and grandchildren: Jason …read more.

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.

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.

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.

Patricia J. Hensley, 80, Argos, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Patricia was born June 12, 1935, in Argos, to Duward and Edna (Williams)Shaffer. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Sears in Plymouth for 32 years as a Store Manager, as …read more.

Bonnie J. Hendricks, 66, rural Plymouth, passed away at 4:17 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Bonnie was born the daughter of Matthew Inman and Dora (Naragon) Whitmer at South Bend, on May 19, 1949. She had been a local resident since 1970. She was a homemaker and had previously worked …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.

Dale L. McCollough, 86, Bourbon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at his home. Dale was born Sept. 14, 1929, at Bourbon, to Harry and Frances (Kitch) McCollough. He was a lifelong resident of Bourbon. He farmed and retired from the United States Postal service as a rural letter carrier in 2000. Dale enjoyed reading, …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.

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.

Reverend John Elmer Hartman passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Culver. Rev. John Hartman was born on Jan. 23, 1929, at home, to Elmer Y. and Alice R. (Hartzler) Hartman in Elkhart. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Fern M. Myers, in Elkhart, on Sept. 27, …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Board of Commissioners has determined weather and road conditions have improved enough to lift the “Warning Level” Travel Advisory emergency declaration that has been in place since 3:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 25. An “Advisory” Level Travel Advisory will remain in place. An “Advisory” Level Travel Advisory is the …read more.