MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Marshall County Highway Department are asking motorist to move vehicles which were abandoned on county roads. Wrecker services are being contacted to begin towing those vehicles.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County had implemented a “Warning Level” Travel Advisory Emergency Declaration Strong winds are causing extensive blowing and drifting of roads making them hazardous to travel or, in some cases, impassable. Due to the deteriorating conditions, the Marshall County Board of Commissioners has issued an emergency declaration regarding travel upon roadways in …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.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County will be upgrading from the current “Advisory” level travel advisory status to a “Watch” level travel advisory. A “Watch” level travel advisory indicates that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel such as to and from work, or in emergency situations is recommended. Businesses, schools, …read more.

John E. Hartman, Plymouth, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. He was born in Goshen on Jan. 23, 1929. Further details are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

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.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 22 Christian Uriel Menchaca, 30, 1110 E. Main St., Warsaw, booked for aggravated battery. Bond: $20,250 surety and cash. Dora Elia Menchaca, 36, 1110 E. Main St., Warsaw, booked for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. Marshall County The following people have …read more.

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

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

James McIntosh, 82, Tippecanoe, passed at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on May 19, 1933, in Irvine, Ky. to John and Martha (Frazier) McIntosh. He was married on Dec. 31, 1974 in Bourbon, to Arminta Suzie (Edmondson) Tackett, she survives. Jim was a machinist at …read more.

David N. Petteys, 61, Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. David was born July 9, 1954, to Floyd B. and Hazel K. (Weiss) Petteys at Warsaw. He has been a resident of Bourbon the past 22 years moving here from the Kosciusko county area. He was retired …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s department is asking the public’s help in a theft of a John Deere six-wheeler. Sometime between 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, and 8:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, an unknown person or persons stole a yellow John Deer six-wheeler from a property in the 3800 block of 18B Road. The …read more.

James McIntosh, 82, Tippecanoe, passed at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Jean (Hall) Rowland, age 90, of Nappanee, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Born in Marshall County on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of Fred and Nell (Yager) Hall of Bourbon. On Nov. 25, 1945 in Bourbon, she was united in marriage to Argyl Rowland, who preceded her in …read more.

Richard “Dick” A. Lemler, 80, Tippecanoe, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at home in his peaceful sleep. Dick was born on Feb. 28, 1935, at Bourbon, to Harold and Ruth (Secrist) Lemler. He was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a farmer and had worked as an Escort for Fairmont …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.

Leonard J. Hartman, 87, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Leonard was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Marshall County to John Richard and Daisy (McCullough) Hartman. On Aug. 18, 1948, Leonard married the former Tyrus L. Wallace in a ceremony in Plymouth. They were blessed with six …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Emergency Management has issued  a travel advisory due to blowing and drifting snow across county roads, primarily in the northern part of the county. Drivers are reminded to use caution while traveling and avoid driving through roads that appear to be drifted closed. Marshall County Highway Department has crews out working to clear …read more.

Carol Jane Minix, 79, Warsaw, and formerly of Bourbon, and Polk City, Fla. passed at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 13, 1936, in Marshall County, to William Harold and Elma (Winterrowd) Fanning. She was a Tippecanoe High School graduate. Carol is survived by …read more.

William A. Sommers, 61, Plymouth, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at the home of his brother, Tim. Bill was born on September 29, 1954, in LaPorte, to the late Alfred and Dona (Walters) Sommers. He was a traveler and lived in many different parts of the United States, always coming back …read more.

Douglas A. Flory, 71, Tippecanoe, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. Doug was born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Warsaw, to Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory. He was a 1962 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a lifelong resident of rural Tippecanoe. He was a farmer …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. 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.

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Walnut Street, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two-month illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Lottsburg, Va., to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. (Rock) Headley at the home of her grandparents, Harvey and Evaline Headley. She lived there four years until …read more.

Christina Alexandria Marie Moren, 17, Walkerton, passed away as a result of an automobile accident Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Christina was born July 30, 1998, the daughter of James and Cherie (Hunsberger) Moren. She is survived by her parents, James (Cherie) Moren, Walkerton; three brothers: Mark (Jessica) Moren, Valparaiso, Lukas (Lindsey) Moren, Nappanee, and Jamie …read more.

Paul E. Hayden, 69, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Paul was born on Dec. 12, 1946, in Muncie, the son of Harold and Leah Jean (Maddox) Hayden. He was a graduate of Muncie High School. Paul worked many years as an Engineer on the Railroad, often …read more.

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two month illness. She was born on Feb. 11, 1940 in Lottsburg, Va. to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. Headley. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Richard Lee Personette, 57, Culver, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Plymouth, and married Peggy Hansen on Nov. 11, 2011, in Culver. He retired from McGill’s Corp. in Valparaiso. He was a Cubs fan and a Peyton Manning fan. He …read more.

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.

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, , died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at a neighbor residence in Argos, following a sudden illness. Mark was born on Feb. 18, 1944, in Wichita, Ks. to William A. Birney and Leola June (Brohard) Martin who preceded him on July 20, 2011. Mark was a Roustabout working …read more.

By DETECTIVE LT. DUANE CULP Marshall County Sheriff’s Department MARSHALL COUNTY —Christina Moren, 806 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, died in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, in Marshall County. She was the driver of a 2001 maroon Ford Explorer. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Polk Township Fire Department, Polk Fire Department, LaPaz EMS, and Walkerton …read more.

David James Solomon, 46, Terrell, Texas, and formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Forney, Texas. He was born on April 28, 1969, in Plymouth, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. David had lived in Texas for the past several years, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Public meetings regarding gypsy moth treatments proposed by the Department of Natural Resources, will take place Tuesday, Feb.2, through Thursday, Feb.11. The treatments are set to take place in areas of St. Joseph, Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall and Starke counties this spring. Topics will include the presence of the invasive gypsy moth, problems …read more.

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

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, following a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

David James Solomon, 46, formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 in Forney, Texas from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on April 28, 1969, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Section, Indiana State Police Bremen Post MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police SWAT team raided four homes in Plymouth Friday and Monday after members of the Bremen Post Criminal Interdiction Team obtained search warrants for the residences. The state police were assisted by the Plymouth Police Department and the Marshall …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.

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

Matthew “Matt” Lee Alford, 44, Tippecanoe, died at 4:58 p.m. January 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 27, 1971, to David Lynn Alford and Marcella Sue (Sanders) Alford. Matt has lived in Tippecanoe, for the last 20 years, coming from Rochester. On July 1, 1995, in Warsaw, at Sacred Heart Catholic …read more.

Matthew “Matt” Lee Alford, 44, Tippecanoe, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 27, 1971, to David Lynn Alford and Marcella Sue (Sanders) Alford. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

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.

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

MARSHALL COUNTY — Schools in Marshall County are joining communities across the state in helping Hoosiers of all ages— from kindergarteners through adults —pay for college as part of Learn More Indiana’s Cash for College campaign. The annual statewide effort continues through Indiana’s March 10 deadline for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, …read more.

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

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.

Joanne Abberger, 86, Plymouth resident since 2006, passed away at 3:31 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Mrs. Abberger was born Nov. 26, 1929, in South Bend, to the late Orville Dale and Bernice (Ritter) Harrison. On Aug. 29, 1953, Joanne was united in marriage to Thomas J. Abberger, who …read more.

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

Andrew “Drew” Elliott Overmyer, 25, 20B Road, Argos, died at 10:53 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 in the 6000 section of N. Old US 31 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Dec. 2, 1990, in South Bend to Timothy M. Overmyer and Lori L. (Nordgren) Overmyer. Drew lived in the Argos …read more.

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

Dennis Lee Withey, 64, Plymouth, passed away at 4:56 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Bremen, to the late Harold W. and Joan M. (Pittman) Withey. Dennis then married Vilma Alberto on Oct. 1, 1988, in Bremen, she survives at home. Dennis …read more.

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

William Edward “Bill” Belk, 77, Culver, died on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at his home with his wife by his side. Bill was born on Oct. 7, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. where he spent much of his life until he chose to become a full-time resident of his favorite out of the city get-away spot, …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.

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

Walter L. Carlson, 87, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Walter was born on Aug. 29, 1928, at Plymouth the son of Henry and Edith (Johnson) Carlson. Walter graduated with the Grovetown High School class of 1947. Growing up, Walter helped on the family …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.

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

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.

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

Mary Marie Long, 95, of Monterey, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Mary was born in Winamac, on Aug. 23, 1920, to Guy S and Elizabeth (Trapp) Tuley. She married Roger E. Long Jr. on December 12, 1937 and they celebrated their 65th anniversary before he passed away …read more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f7N-PiX_Zs The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Saturday, Jan. 9, to Sunday, Jan. 10, for Marshall County. According to the NWS, snow is expected to spread across the area Saturday night as a strong low pressure system moves northeast through the Ohio Valley. The snow …read more.

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

Helen Irene (Elliott) Bowell, 91, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She had been in declining health for several years. Helen was born on Nov. 11, 1924, in Argos, to Ernest W Elliott and Lela M. (Mann) Elliott and had lived …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — More than 13,000 people in Marshall and St. Joseph and are living without health insurance coverage, forcing many to live in fear of getting sick, or to forgo medical and preventive care to address current illnesses. Organizations including Covering Kids and Families and its lead agency, United Health Services, and others have …read more.

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.

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

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.

  The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 7 Brittany Elaine Fischbach, 27, 5805 Rosedale Drive, Fort Wayne, booked for operating while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Adam Michael Karr, 19, 1809 Velma Road, Athens, Tenn., booked for four counts of failure to appear. Bond: $950 cash. Jan. 6 Pamela S. McGreevy, …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.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call at approximately 2:55 a.m. today, Jan. 6, in reference to an overturned semi-tractor and trailer. The collision occurred in the south bound lanes of US 31 near the intersection with Veterans Parkway. Thirty four year old Zachrey J. Hart of Kansas admitted …read more.

Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Jan. 3 Constance Rae McKesson-Golba, 37, Plymouth, booked for resisting law enforcement. Bond: $1,500 cash. Charlene Teeter, South Bend, booked for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, operating while intoxicated endangering and OWI with a blood alcohol content of .15 percent or more. Whitt …read more.

LaBerta Marie Patch LaTurner, 97, Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, formerly of Argos, passed away at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Culver. She was born April 10, 1918, in Sand Creek, Mt., the daughter of Lee Hall and Olive (Simons) Thornburg. She attended Lone Pine School in that area and graduated from Wolf Point …read more.

Jerry Lynn Tolson, 67, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill., following a very sudden illness. He was born Dec. 6, 1948, in Knox to Raymond Tolson and Marie (Jordan) Tolson. On Dec. 8, 1967, he married Linda (Hensley) Tolson and together they have …read more.

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.

Penny S. Arnold, Plymouth, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. She was born Aug. 17, 1951. There will be no services. Van Gilder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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.

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

Laveda J. McKinniss, 65, Bourbon passed away at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in her home. Laveda was born Nov. 19, 1950, in Flint, Mich. the daughter of Paul and Brookie (Tackett) May. She has been a resident of Bourbon since Oct. of 2015. She had worked at Sprague Devices. She is survived by …read more.

Richard E. Holderread, 96, Walkerton, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Richard was born on March 4, 1919, in Marshall County, to John and Delcie (Lemert) Holderread. On Dec. 17, 1938, Richard married the former O. Irene Klinedinst. They loved to travel and spend …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.

PLYMOUTH — One person was injured in one of two accidents in the 100 block of US 31 and US 30, Plymouth. The accidents occurred at 6:28 a.m. today, Dec. 28. Steven Pritz, 45, Culver, was taken to Plymouth Hospital for neck and back pain. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the first accident …read more.

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

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.

Martha Jane Ives, 91, of Culver passed away Dec. 17, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Martha was born on January 14, 1924 in Culver, Indiana, to Hazel and Clarence “Red” Calhoun. She was one of four sisters. She actually started school when she was five because she just couldn’t wait to go to school. …read more.

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.

Dollis Zechiel Dillon Studebaker, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 9, 1921, in Culver in her parent’s home. She lived in Culver nearly her entire life, moving to Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, in 2004. She was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Dec. 14 Tina M. Halstead, 35, 68057 CR 23, New Paris, booked for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300 cash. Steven Vernon Klinger, 36, 3787 N. CR 400W, Warsaw. Booked for failure to pay. Bond: $483,50 cash. Lance Michael Jervis, 26, 1121 E. Wellington Dr., Warsaw, …read more.

Alexander R. Horvath, 99, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2015, at West Woods Nursing Home, Niles, Mich. Alexander was truck driver all of his life as well as a heavy equipment operator. After his retirement years, Alexander, delivered vehicles for Tyler’s and Jordan Ford. He was born on Oct. 17, 1916, in …read more.

Roger F. Morris, 88, of North Liberty, passed away at 8:58 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at his home. He was born on May 5, 1927, in North Liberty to the late Ford and Bertha “Pauline” (Benjamin) Morris. On Sept. 9, 1950, in North Liberty, he was united in marriage to Frances L. (Hocker) Morris …read more.