Dollis O. Studebaker, 94, formerly of Culver, passed away at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, on Dec. 9, 2015. Dollis was born in Culver on July 9, 1921. She married Arthur Judson Dillon Jr., on Dec. 28, 1941. He preceded her in death. She later married Bryon Studebaker, who also preceded her in death. A memorial …read more.

Nick Babcock, our beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Nick was born to David and Rosalie Babcock on July 4, 1979 in South Bend. He was raised with his two brothers in Plymouth, and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1998. Nick studied microbiology at Ball State University …read more.

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

William (Bill) Kerr Murphy, 101, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, 2015. He had struggled with pneumonia the last several years, but this last bout was too much for his heart and lungs to fight. Bill was born in Pulaski County on May 6, 1914. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 …read more.

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

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Dec. 7 Jarett Wayne Smith, 38, 904 W. Market St., Pierceton, booked for failure to appear. Bond: $500 cash. Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail: Dec. 7 Leonard R. Rice Jr., Warsaw. Booked for possession of marijuana and possession …read more.

Leslie Ray Hupp, 62, residing in Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 in her home. She was born May 31, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Leslie Ray and Dorothy (Moore) Hupp, and has lived most of her life in this area. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Ray Hupp. …read more.

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

Tamula “Tammy” D. Sauer, 59, Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, unexpectedly in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Tammy was born the daughter of Gerald and Jackie (Copeland) McIntyre on Sept. 17, 1956, at Warsaw. She has been a resident of Bourbon most all of her life except a short time in …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Police Department were dispatched around 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, to a residence on Timber Lane, Plymouth, in reference to a stray bullet hitting the home, almost hitting the resident. The bullet eventually landed on the living room floor.

Tammy D. Sauer, 59, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Josephine Ellen (Holderman) Fraschetti, 72, LaPaz, passed away at 6:39 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Signature Healthcare of Bremen, with her family at her side. Josephine was born on Jan. 14, 1943, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Schroeder) Holderman, and lived in the area all her life. On Aug. 13, 1977, she married …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service, Northern Indiana, issued a hazardous weather outlook at 4:05 p.m. today, Dec. 2. Kosciusko, Noble, Marshall, Fulton, and Whitley counties are included in that outlook. NWS reports scattered snow showers are expected into the early evening with little to no accumulation. Roads should remain mainly wet, but slick …read more.

Marvin Earl Enders, 97, Bremen, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in his home. Marvin was born on March 26, 1918, the son of the late Clayton and Lulu (Demler) Enders. He is survived by a daughter: Mary (Calvin) Carlin, Pierceton; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A driver who observed headlights and believed those lights belonged to a vehicle, on the side of road, were instead the light of an oncoming train. The vehicle’s driver and passenger were injured and taken to a local hospital.

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

Kurt Hesch, 58, of Bourbon, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 with his wife by his side. Kurt was born Jan. 10, 1957, the son of the late Donald and Mary Lou (Arch) Hesch.

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

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

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

Mrs. Joann W. Clingler, 74, of Tippecanoe passed away at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at her son’s home. On April 18, 1941, Joann was born in Delong to Joseph Walter and Daisey Mae Miller Denny. Joann and Melvin Lewis Clingler were married on Jan. 6, 1958, in Leiters Ford. They shared 37 years …read more.

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

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

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on March 17, 1933, in Argos, to Thomas A. Andrews and Martha (Byers) Andrews and had spent most of her life in the Argos Community. In July of 1971 she married …read more.

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

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Services are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral home.

Robert Allen Hocker, 85, Westfield, formerly of North Liberty, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Indianapolis. He was born on April 12, 1930, in LaPorte, to Dola Elno and Lucille (McClain) Hocker. On Dec. 28, 1952, in Bremen, he married the former Norma Jean Hochstetler. Mr. Hocker is survived by his wife: Norma Jean …read more.

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

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

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested four Ohio teenagers Friday evening for having false government identifications. Arrested for Frank William Bauer, 18, Hamilton; Kyland Rebecca Frooman, 19, Loveland; Mitchell Vernon Haubner, 19, West Cester; and Bengamin William Rohrer, 19, Akron. They were charged with possession of false government identifications. At approximately 9:49 p.m. Friday …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A small child in a vehicle where police found marijuana and a Glock 40 caliber handgun, was turned over to family, before the driver was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

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

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

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

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

Charles King, 88, Bourbon, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home.

Jack Pearson, 80, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in the Bremen Signature Health Care. Memorial services will be held Noon Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in …read more.

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

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

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

Sr. Teresa Schleper, PHJC, 88, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Curtis “Curt” Leon Rogge, 35, of West Bend, Wis., was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 14, 1979, to Charles Rogge and Connie Boudry-Hulse in West Bend, Wis. When he was just a toddler, Connie and the boys moved to Plymouth, …read more.

Dennis A. Winterrowd, 70, Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Dennis was born on April 28, 1945, in Plymouth, to the late Robert Max Winterrowd and Betty June (Brown) Taylor. He has been a lifelong area resident. Dennis retired in 1994 after 24 years of …read more.

Cleo Bell Griggs, 89, Bremen, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Cleo was born in Mishawaka on Dec. 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mina (Coil) King. She is survived by four sons: Wayne (Carolyn) Dill, Bremen; Larry (Clair) Dill, Elkton, Ky.; Terry Dill, Lakeville; and Robert …read more.

Forrest Arling “Butch” Laudeman, 84, Bremen, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen surrounded by family. Forrest was born on Aug. 4, 1931, in Bremen, the son of the late Arling and Selma (Yenna) Laudeman. He is survived by four children: Debra (Ray) Lester, Bremen; Christina (Luther) Spencer, Bremen; Vicki …read more.

William John Nykiel, 87, Bremen, passed away at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, of natural causes in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Formerly of Chicago Heights, Ill., William and his family were lured to rural Marshall County in 1975 to continue farming but removed from the city. Farming was a passion that he passed down to …read more.

Charles E. Sumey passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

William J. Nykiel, 87, Bremen, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

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

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

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

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Fredrick Lawson, 49, Plymouth, on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering another person. He was booked in the Marshall County Jail. It was at 3:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when Marshall County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call of a vehicle collision …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the daytime closure of SR 117, one mile south of SR 10 and 3.5 miles north of SR 110, near Culver from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, daily through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Crews will dig up and repair a pipe in that area.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A passenger in a minivan was seriously injured and airlifted to Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following an early morning double accident on US 31 and Kenilworth Road in Marshall County. The accident occurred at 1:58 a.m.

Bobetta L. Washburn Ruhnow, 86, Culver, passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Bobetta was born to Claude and Kathryn Cummings on July 17, 1929, in Plymouth. She was a graduate of Culver High School. Bobetta married Jack A. Washburn. He preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Emil ‘Bud’ …read more.

Stephen F. Randolph, 53, Culver, passed away on Oct. 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Stephen was born on March 23, 1962, in Beach Grove, to Allen F. and Joan (Walters) Randolph. He was one of three children. After he graduated high school in Elmhurst, Ill., the family moved to Culver. …read more.

Nancy C. Biever, 81, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Bremen Community Hospital after a short illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1933, in North Dakota to Samuel and Zenna Warner. On Sept. 3, 1951, she married Richard J. Biever in Leeds, North Dakota. He preceded in death …read more.

Caroline L. Elliott, 89, Westmoreland, Tenn., formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Portland, Tenn. Caroline was born on Feb. 12, 1926, the daughter of the late August and Johanna (Wellhauser) Hausser. She is survived by two sons: Larry (Deb) Penrose, Bremen; and Terry Penrose, Westmoreland, Tenn.; five grandchildren: …read more.

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

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

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 20-year-old Lakeville resident after finding him lying on the roadway, intoxicated. Scott Lock Bryer, 20, Lakeville, was arrested and taken to the Marshall County Jail on initial charges of illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage and public intoxication. Police were notified at 4:33 a.m. Sunday, Nov. …read more.

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

Frank Lakner, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Frank was born Jan. 15, 1933, the son of the late Matthew and Mary (Horvath) Lakner. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, he married Janet DeSmet.

Rosalind J. “Rosie” Klingaman, 65, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:17 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 13, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a daughter of Tony L. and E. Louise (Hively) Gaff. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township, Whitley …read more.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, of Woodbury Drive in Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday morning on October 30, 2015 in the Elkhart Hospice House. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson funeral home.

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

By BRITTNEY ISLEY Administrative ASsistant, ASPIN Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana Inc. announced Trava Buono will serve as a new navigator and community health worker covering Kosciusko, Marshall and Fulton counties. Buono, who has been with the program since year one, lives in Kosciusko County but has ties to other counties. Buono has been …read more.

Lura I. Bollman, 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Home, in Bridgman, Mich. Lura was born on July 16, 1927, in Fulton County, to Baker E. and Theresa E. (Moore) Dille. Lura was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed spending time tending to her flower …read more.

Becky S. Long, 47, Bourbon, passed away on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2015, at home, with her family at her side. Becky was born on Dec. 14, 1967, to Larry and Kay (Klingerman) Feldman at Plymouth. She was a lifelong resident and graduate of Triton High School, class of 1986. She was an Accounts Receivable …read more.

Orville “Jay” Omer Kling, Jr., 68, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in his home. Jay was born on Jan. 7, 1947, the son of Orville “Bud” and Verda (Jarrell) Kling. On Feb. 18, 1967, he married Julie Miller in Nappanee. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 …read more.

Evelyn L. Lappin, 96, of Plymouth, formerly of North Liberty, passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 15, 1919, in LaPaz, to the late Elmer and Jennie (Seltenright) Berger. On April 13, 1941, in LaPaz, IN, she married Perle M. Lappin who preceded …read more.

Janis K. DeLanghe, 71, of Plymouth, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born on March 2, 1944, in North Liberty, to the late Leo and Jeanette (Clark) Hostetler. On Sept. 14, 1963, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Clifford R. DeLanghe. Mrs. …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested Krystal Shanae Hardy, 21, Plymouth, early Sunday morning, Oct. 25, following a traffic stop on 9A Road, near US 30. The officer initiated a traffic stop at approximately 1:30 a.m. During the investigation it was determined Hardy was intoxicated and arrested. She was preliminarily charged with operating …read more.

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

PLYMOUTH — A man who violated a protective order at Burt’s Body Shop in Plymouth, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Plymouth Police.

James D. “Jim” Pittman, 72 of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at home in the care of his family. Jim was born March 25, 1943, in Elkhart County, to Roscoe and Catherine (Daily) Pittman. He previously was a resident of Elkhart before moving to Plymouth six years ago to be closer to his …read more.

Donnabelle Newberg, 93, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Donnabelle was born in Donaldson, the daughter of John A. and Sarah (Crum) Johnson on March 27, 1922. On Sept. 2, 1945, Donnabelle became the bride of Harold E. Newberg at her parent’s home in Donaldson, he preceded her …read more.

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

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

Velma May Trump, age 92, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Indiana. Velma was born on October 3, 1923, in Bremen, to Sharon and Elizabeth (Koontz) Stuntz. Velma was also blessed with a step-mother, Thelma Matchett. Velma became the bride of Albert …read more.

Alvin J. Snyder, 79, South Bend, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. Mr. Snyder was born on Sept. 21, 1936, in South Bend to the late John Delbert and Maude Pearl (Morrow) Snyder. He has been a lifelong area resident. On May 24, 1958, in Lakeville, he was united …read more.

BOURBON — A Fort Wayne man operating a 2001 Ford Mustang in excess of 90 miles per hour on US 30, near Gumwood Road, Bourbon, ended up in jail Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating Olivia Marie Ketcham, 21, Plymouth, who escaped lawful detention around 12:33 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 19.

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.

George Earl McCay, 79, Plymouth, formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1936, in Argos, to Earl B. McCay and Zella M. (Myers) McCay and had been a life time resident …read more.

WARSAW — “Mr. Stacy, were you just a user, I would have more sympathy in your situation. But, you’re a dealer. I have less sympathy.” stated Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates Wednesday morning after accepting a plea agreement in the case of Joshua Lee Stacy. Cates was appointed special judge in the matter.

Velma M. Trump, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. She was born Oct. 3, 1923. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Violet A. “Oly” Layden, 97, Donaldson, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Center with her loving family by her side. Violet was born in Chicago, Ill. the daughter of Patrick and Anna (Klemz) Layden on July 4, 1918. She worked during the 1950’s and 1960’s in Donaldson, at …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.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An early morning police chase today Thursday, Oct. 15, involved the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Bourbon Police, Bremen Police, and K9’s with Winona Lake and Warsaw police departments. The result was a female being taken to the hospital and then arrested.

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.

Patrick Thomas O’Brien, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in his home. Patrick was born on May 30, 1947, the son of the late Thomas H. and Paulette S. O’Brien. He is survived by his wife: Cynthia O’Brien, Bremen; two children: Megan O’Brien; Patrick T. (Jessica) O’Brien Jr., both …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.

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.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A 30-year-old Bourbon man died in a two-vehicle accident Sunday, Oct. 11, in Marshall County. A passenger in his vehicle was listed in serious condition.

Sandra L. McVicker, 60, Culver, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born to Richard and Bernice (Hajicek) Thomas on June 2, 1955, in South Bend. She attended Culver Community High School. On March 17, 1973, she married Clifford McVicker in Culver, Indiana. He survives. Sandy …read more.

Robert A. “Windy” Miller, 90, Culver, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, in Kokomo. Bob was born on June 1, 1925, in Joliet, Ill. He was the son of Russell and Mildred (Bloom) Miller. After graduating high school, Bob joined the Army Air Force, proudly serving his country. After his military service …read more.

James A. Clindaniel, 86, Bremen, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 11, 1928 in Bremen, the son of the late Clayton O. and Fern (Cline) Clindaniel. On December 16, 1978, he married Aileen J. Patrick. James was a third generation mint …read more.

Leonardo “Leo” Abriam, 79, Plymouth, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence. He leaves behind his loving wife of forty-one years, Janet (Roseland) Abriam, who survives. They were married Oct. 27, 1973 in Chicago, Ill. at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Chicago. Leo worked at Western Electric in Chicago …read more.