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

Linkon Seeley Todd Spangle was stillborn at birth on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents: Joseph E. and Anika R. (Menting) Spangle, Plymouth; brother: Jaxon Spangle at home; grandparents: Anita Spangle, Argos; and Gerald and Carolyn Menting, Lakeville, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in …read more.

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

Malcolm “Mac” Young, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.  

Bertha Verhaeghe, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bertha was born on Jan. 25, 1918, in Bremen, the daughter of the late Fritz and Bertha (Zingg) Weber. On Dec. 30, 1939, in Mishawaka, she married Henry “Hank” Verhaeghe. He passed away on Aug. …read more.

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

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

Martin “Mike” H. Niere, 49, of Plymouth, passed away in his own home after a short and unsparing battle with cancer on Friday, July 24, 2015. Martin was born July 13, 1966, the son of Bill and Wanda (Lawrence) Niere, both deceased. On June 22, 1991, Martin wed Irma Ruiz and lived a happy, fulfilling …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Jenkins, 49, of Whitestown, previously of Culver, passed away at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, with his wife, Susan Cowen-Jenkins, and nephew, Justin Jenkins, at his side.  Jeff succumbed to a lengthy illness while hospitalized at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born to Donald Dean and Jean Irene Kofford …read more.

Joyce D. Lemert, 80, of North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Sept. 24, 1934, in South Bend, to Stokes and Maude (Williams) Toone. She married Larry G. Lemert at Sumption Prairie Church in South Bend on Aug. 10, 1985. Mrs. Lemert …read more.

R. Clarence “Carey” Webster, 91, Plymouth, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, in South Bend. Carey was born on April 27, 1924, in Marshall County, to John and Bessie (Dee) Webster. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Irene Overstreet and Carey were joined in marriage, on Jan. …read more.

R. Clarence “Carey” Webster, 91, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, July 18, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.    

Helen J. “Ginger” Harrell, age 69, of Walkerton, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born on May 9, 1946, in South Bend, to Eugene Max and Gladys (Bailey) Kennedy. Ginger married Frank B. Harrell, on June 15, 1991, in Plymouth. Ginger loved …read more.

David Lee Schrimsher, 62, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Culver, went peacefully home to Christ at 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, with his wife of 36 years by his side. He died at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, after a long illness. He was born to Samuel I. and Betty J. Schrimsher on …read more.

Todd A. Holdeman, 52, of Plymouth, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart. Todd was born Jan. 10, 1963, at Bremen, to Gene A. Holdeman and Judy Ann (Early) Holdeman. He has been a resident of area all his life. Todd was a graduate of Triton High School and worked at …read more.

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

Barbara J. Knepper, age 71, of Plymouth, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth. Barbara was born on Sept. 15, 1943, in Mishawaka, to Harry and Dorothy (Hoover) Zeigler. Barbara became the bride of James E. Knepper, on June 13, 1964. They were married in Argos. …read more.

Gertrude K. Purschwitz died peacefully at her home in Roscoe, Ill., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the age of 94. The former Gertrude Viola Koch was born on March 5, 1921, in West Point, Jackson Co, Ill. She was the daughter of Rev. Walter and Agnes (Buescher) Koch. During her youth her family lived …read more.

Barbara Knepper, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two local Indiana State Troopers from the Bremen Post are staged to ride in the annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bike tour that kicks off July 13 in Indianapolis. This event takes place over 13 days as the cyclists tour Indiana riding an average of 70 miles per day in an effort to raise money …read more.

Gertrude E. “Gert” Schaal, 87, of South Bend, died peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2015, allowing her at last to join her late husband, Donald E. “Dutch” Schaal, whom she had mourned since his death in November 2013. She was born Oct. 16, 1927, in Wyatt, Ind., to Marvin and Pearl (Enders) Odiorne, …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Fretz, 50, Bremen, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Jeff was born Jan. 6, 1965 in Warsaw to Larry and Phyllis (Yates) Fretz. He is survived by his daughter: Nicole (Jason) Bailey, Bremen; parents: Phyllis and Gary Beane, Rochester; a sister Suzetta Howard of Seattle, WA; …read more.

Jacob James Yoder, 24, of Bremen, passed away at 6:11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Jacob was born on April 22, 1991, the son of James and Sandra (Geib) Yoder. Jacob is survived by his loving parents: James and Sandra Yoder, Bremen and brother: Mitchell Yoder, Bremen. He is a …read more.

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

Ivy G. Kreamer, age 95, of Plymouth, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015, at her home. Ivy was born on Aug. 29, 1919, in Walthamstow West, London, England, to Garnet and Esther (Lauducci) Sier. Ivy retired, from selling Avon Products, in Feb. of 2012, after over 60 years of providing her service to her …read more.

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

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

Barbara Jean (Annis) Windham would like her friends and family to know that her work here on earth was completed on June 10, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. She began her assignment Nov. 1, 1936, born to Ernest and Lillie Annis. She was a sister to Virginia (Annis) Leeper (Richard), and an aunt to Jim …read more.

Nancy Lee Gaudinier, 71, of Bremen, passed away at 9:52 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, in her home. Nancy was born on Sept. 21, 1941, in Richeyville, PA, the daughter of William and Hazel (Hynickle) Gaudinier. She is survived by sisters: Irene Kulscar, Bremen; and Ginny Liddle, Moorehead, Minn.; aunt: Virginia Bigrigg, Richeyville, Pa.; nieces: Jennifer …read more.

PENDING -Ivy Kreamer, Plymouth, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. She was born Aug. 29, 1919, in England. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply now and throughout the summer. Many summer activities, such as vacations and travel, cause frequent blood donors to be less available to give during the summer. …read more.

After more than six weeks and 100,000 votes, Northern Indiana has finally found its best Pizza. The voting finally came to an end last night at midnight. The Wooden Peel of Marshall County was voted the best pizza in Northern Indiana. The Wooden Peel beat out The Café at the Bowling Alley in a heated …read more.

Darlene Nickerson, age 64, of Bremen, died at 9:12 p.m. Saturday, June 27,2015 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1951, in Bremen to Junior Orville and Betty Eva (Gall) Boyer. She was a lifetime area resident.  Darlene had attended Bremen High School. On July 27, 1974, she married Daniel  Nickerson in Bremen. Darlene had …read more.

Alex Carson Guyse, 18, of Lakeville, died Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2015. He was born Sept. 3, 1996, in South Bend, to Stephen and Lisa (Huber) Guyse. Alex attended the LaVille school system, in Lakeville, where he was a recent graduate. Alex was always smiling. His quick wit and contagious belly laugh could turn anybody’s day …read more.

Lloyd Freeman DePue, 71 of Winamac, died at 2:46 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, in the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. He had been in declining health for several years. Lloyd accepted Christ as his Savior in Nov. 1964 and is now in the presence of the lord. He was born on Aug. 4, 1943, in Argos, to …read more.

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

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

Larry Dean Klein, 54, residing in Granger, passed away Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015 in his home, following an illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1961, in Buchanan, MI to Larry Martin and Linda (Webster) Osborn, and remained a lifelong area resident. Larry worked in construction prior to becoming ill. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, …read more.

Louis Philip Sandoz, husband, father, and dear friend passed away on Jan. 13, 2015. He was born on Oct. 13, 1932, in South Bend, to Dr. and Mrs. Louis Sandoz. Phil graduated from Culver Military Academy and Ohio Wesleyan University and completed pilot training in the USAF. Phil flew for SAC based in Kansas and …read more.

Kellie S. Keel, 51, of Bourbon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at home with her family at her side. She was born Sept. 30, 1963, in Warsaw, the daughter of Sammie and Pattie (Sumpter) Younce. She was a lifelong resident and a 1982 graduate of Triton High School. Kellie married …read more.

Harold F. Wallace, 93, of South Bend, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born on July 20, 1921, in Argos, to the late Carl B. and Helen (Shafer) Wallace. On April 8, 1942 in Plymouth, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou (Enders) Wallace. Mr. …read more.

Aaron T. Eckman, III, 20 of LaPaz, passed at 9:22 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Fulton County. He was born on Aug. 27, 1994, in Bremen. Aaron is survived by his parents: Rhonda A. (Mike Winrotte) Walter, Plymouth; and Aaron T. (Darlene) Eckman II, Argos; son: Casin E. Finch; and a baby on the …read more.

Kellie S. Keel, Bourbon, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

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

Larry F. Koontz, 70, of West Union, West Virginia formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, at West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born April 26, 1945, in Plymouth, the son of Paul and Mary (Snearly) Koontz. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Tippecanoe/Triton High School. He was a …read more.

Rebecca D. Turner, age 55, formerly of Bremen and Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her residence in Kokomo. She was born Aug. 11, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rex and Mattie (Fuggate) Back. Rebecca was a 1978 graduate of Bremen High School. She had worked at K Mart …read more.

Jack J. Champion, 81, residing in Edwardsburg, Mich. and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at 10:39 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born May 4, 1934, in Fremont, to the late Firm and Fern Champion. On Oct. 4, 1957, Jack married Maryann (Whitney) Champion, who preceded him …read more.

Ardith K. Kares, 74, of Bremen, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Ardith was born on March 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Kathryn (Bodell) Anderson. On Jan. 19, 1979, she married Richard Kares. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 …read more.

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

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

Leila L. Emmons, age 74, Plymouth, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, in Mishawaka. Leila was born on Feb. 16, 1942, in Plymouth, to Loren M. and Mildred G. (Myers) Dinkledine. Leila was a clerk for the Marshall County Recorder’s Office, during which time she made …read more.

Howard E. O’Connor, 81, Bremen, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, in Porter Regional Medical Center, Valparaiso. Howard was born on Oct. 13, 1933 in North Liberty, the son of the late Faye and Lilly (Reed) O’Connor. On June 20, 1959, he married Betty Hill. She passed away on Dect. 23, 2012. …read more.

James Mark Thacker, 72, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 11:05 a.m. in his home with his family. He was born on Aug. 29, 1942, to Mark and Jane (Thompson) Thacker at Tippecanoe. He had been a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe. James was a graduate of Argos High School. He had worked …read more.

Kevin T. Stoneburner, age 27, formerly of Plymouth, passed away in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday, June 8, 2015. Kevin was born on Sept. 1, 1987, in South Bend, to Randi and Tammy (Whitteberry) Stoneburner. Kevin graduated from the Plymouth High School in The Class of 2006. He enjoyed playing on the football and …read more.

Lelia Emmons, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

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

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

By VINCE ROBINSON Communications Manager, American Red Cross There are 100 days of summer and the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to choose their day to give blood and help ensure a sufficient blood supply. Summer is a difficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs. Nearly 90 percent of donors surveyed …read more.

Dannie L. Barrett, 78, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Dannie was born on June 1, 1937, to Donald and Lena (Baugher) Barrett at Tippecanoe. He had been a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe. Dannie was a 1955 graduate of Tippecanoe High School. He had worked as a …read more.

Weldon C. Alderfer, 89, Argos, died at 8:33 p.m. June 13, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Weldon was born on July 1, 1925, in Rural Fulton County to Clarence “Lee” Alderfer and Gertrude Bernice (Fletcher) Alderfer, and had lived in the Argos community …read more.

Dannie L. Barrett, 56, Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home.

Sharlene Howard, age 48, of New Iberia, La., formerly of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home, Monday, June 8, 2015. She was born Apr. 5, 1967, in Marshall County to Beech and Reva Howard. She moved to Louisiana three years ago. She loved her grandchildren very much. She married Michael Burdeau …read more.

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

Mary Jane Wagner, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2015, with family by her side. Mary Jane was born in Macy, on May 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Anderson) Woolley. Mary Jane is survived by two daughters: Tonya Wise; and Tina Hollett, both of Bremen; …read more.

Naomi R. Ridenour, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Bidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, N.C. She was born Feb. 10, 1935, in South Bend, a daughter of Kenneth Willis and Mattie Marie (Taylor) Mendenhall, and has remained a lifelong resident of South Bend.  She moved to North Carolina earlier this year …read more.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Elkhart and northeastern Marshall counties until 6:30 p.m. tonight, June 8. At 5:55 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Lakeville and moving east at 25 miles per hour. Quarter size hail and 60 mile per hour wind gusts are being indicated by radar. …read more.

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

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

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

Gerald L. Grubbs, 90, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Gerald was born in Hammond, on June 20, 1924, to Greeley and Leona Irene (Dangler) Grubbs. He attended the Hammond School Systems. Gerald served our country in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged in August of 1943. …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, age 82, of Plymouth, passed away at 2:59 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at SJRMC Rehabilitation Institute, in Mishawaka. Ralph was born on Oct. 17, 1932, in Hazard, Ky., to Chester A. and Edna L. (Lampkins) Chandler. He married the former Carolyn J. “Joanne” Keller on May 27, 1955. They were blessed …read more.

Sharon L. Oliphant 68, Tippecanoe, passed away at on Thursday May 28, 2015, in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on Sept. 6, 1946, in Canadaigua, N.Y., the daughter of Lewis J. and Norma (Wittrup) Thurber Rossborough. On March 30, 1999, in Rowley, Iowa, she married Wendell Oliphant and he survives. Mrs. Oliphant currently was …read more.

By ERIC WIGNALL Vice President of Enrollment Management, Ancilla College This summer Ancilla College is offering two Enrollment Days, designed to offer potential students a chance to come to campus for a lunch, tours, financial aid help and to take college placement tests if needed — all at no cost. Ancilla’s Enrollment Days begin at …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, Plymouth, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born in Hazard, Ky. on Oct. 17, 1932. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.    

Karl Master, Monterey, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Sept. 21, 1919, to Edward C. and Ida (Appler) Master, and married June L. Wolfram on Feb. 24, 1939. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Radioman 3rd class on the U.S.S. …read more.

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

Phillip J. Rentschler, 77, Macy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1937, in Fulton County, the son of Mervine C. and Elgy V. (Hubert) Rentschler. On December 23, 1956 he married Margaret Ann Albner. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1994. …read more.

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

Sandra Kay (Cline) Phillips, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Camellia Gardens of Life Care Nursing Home in Thomasville, Ga. She was born Sept. 15, 1963, in Culver, to the late Milton Roth and Mary Catherine (Tracy) Cline, and lived in Thomasville, Ga. for 38 years. Ms. Phillips was a childhood member of …read more.

Clifford Dean Crothers, 87, of Bremen, passed away at 11:05 am, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. Cliff was born on Oct. 6, 1927, the son of the late Andrew J. and Velma (Cline) Crothers. On April 16, 1949, he married Cora Leonard. She passed away Nov. 20, 2014. He is also preceded in …read more.

Debra S. “Debbie” Masterson, age 59, of Bourbon, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at her home. Debbie was born on Jan. 14, 1956, in Plymouth, to Benjamin R. and Mary Belle (Williams) Baughman. She had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. She became the bride of Paul Masterson, …read more.

Dale W. Miller, age 67, of Bourbon, went to be with Jesus so peacefully surrounded by those he loved the most, his family, at his residence at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He had battled cancer for a year and a half. He was born to William E. and Jemima Hostetler on Feb. 14, …read more.

Debra S. Masterson, Bourbon, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was born Jan. 14, 1956, in Plymouth. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

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

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EDS Superintendent Triton Community School Corporation The following students were awarded special recognition at Triton High School last Saturday morning: The Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete student award was presented by Mr. Ross. The recipients of this award are Nathaniel Spangle and Hannah Jennings. The United States Marine Corps Distinguished students award was …read more.

Natasha N. Juniper, 33, of Royal Center, passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 11, 1981, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Dale and Lori (Williamson) Weaver. Natasha was a 1999 Pioneer High School graduate and a graduate of St. Elizabeth Nursing School. On …read more.

Morris E. Stroup, 69, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was the loving husband of Juell E. (Daisy) Stroup. Born in Teegarden, he was the son of Orville and Lois (Vance) Stroup. He spent much of his career as a cylinder maker for R. R. Donnelley and …read more.

Linda Lou Keller, Plymouth, died at 11:34 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after being surrounded by her family for several days. She died after a battle with cancer at the young age of 64 years. Linda was born, in Plymouth, on April 30, 1951, to Charles and Evalena …read more.

Betty Jane (Stump) Holderead, 92, passed away on Monday morning, May 18, 2015, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Betty was born in South Bend, on March 3, 1923 to Harry S. and Irma B. (Cole) Rowe. On June 23, 1940 in the Pine Creek Church, Betty became the bride of Grant Stump. He …read more.

Natasha N. Juniper, 33, of Royal Center passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.

Willodean K. Harlan, 83, of Bourbon, passed away at 4:59 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, in her home. Willodean was born on Nov. 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Fred, Sr. and Bessie (Kincaid) Traster. On Feb. 14, 1958, she married George Harlan. He passed away on March 17, 2000. Willodean was a homemaker …read more.

Charles L. Williams, age 66, of Culver, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Walkerton. Charles was born on April 7, 1949, in St. Joseph County, to Charles O. and Evelyn R. (Wurster) Williams. Charles took the former Julie M. Machowiak to be his bride on Oct. 24, …read more.

Louis E. Flora, age 82, of Bremen, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital, in Goshen. Louis was born on Oct. 29, 1932, in Bremen, to John L. and Thelma Bates (Yenna) Flora. He graduated with the class of 1950 from Bremen High School and was a Bremen …read more.

Julia Ann Matchett, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 12:32 a.m., May 14, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Julia was born on March 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Markham) Cremeens. Julia is survived by her daughter: Lorrie (Jeff) Peterson, Mishawaka; grandaughter: Mallory (Joshua) Stillwagon; and two great-grandchildren: Jeremiah and …read more.