John D. “BJ” Wright, 47, Pierceton, formerly of Milford, passed away as a result of an automobile accident in Tennessee on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. He was born Dec. 18, 1970, in Goshen, to David “Moe” and Luz “Kim” (Soto Torres) Wright. BJ was well known in the area and was often seen riding his …read more.

Junior “Andy” Ervin, 87, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Dec. 15. Andy was born on April 30, 1930, in Lakeville, the son of Anthony F. and Ethel (Sherman) Ervin. On June 4, 1950, he married Mary Lou Swank. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Lou; three …read more.

John Edward Buhrt, 95, passed away on Nov. 21, 2017, at 9:39 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Milford. On April 3, 1949, he married Sarah Ellen Orr in Warsaw. She passed away Sept. 18, 1995. He farmed for 45 years in the Warsaw and Milford area. John graduated from Milford High School in …read more.

Lulla Bell Huffer, 83, Bremen, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 in her home surrounded by family. Lulla was born in Porter County to the union of Lawrence and Bertha (Moore) Heltzel. She lived most of her life in Bremen. She married Ronald “Tex” Huffer in June of 1962. He passed away …read more.

Glenice Elaine Crowel, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:39 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in her home surrounded by family. Glenice was born on February 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Ray and Ardella (Senff) Jensen. She is survived by four children: Steven (Carol) Crowel of Boynton Beach, Fla.; Kathy Knight of Warsaw; Brenda …read more.

Janice Y. Reese, 86, Bremen, passed away at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Janice was born on May 1, 1931, the daughter of Waldo and Pauline (Tyler) Marshall. On July 4, 1947, she married Robert Reese. He passed away on March 16, 2007. Janice is survived by three …read more.

William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie M. Free, 95, Milford, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation in Milford. She was born on Oc. 31, 1921 in Water Valley, Miss., the daughter of John and Ada (Bross) Goodwin. On Oct. 8, 1938 she married Woodrow Free; he preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1988. Elsie moved …read more.

Thomas Stephen Guzak, 75, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:20 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Elkhart Hospice House. Tom was born on Aug. 27, 1941, the son of the late Stephen and Stella (Gura) Guzak. On Jan. 11, 1964, he married Elaine Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elaine; …read more.

Mary Cathaleen “Cathie” Hemminger, 92, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2017 at her home in Bremen. Cathie was born Oct. 18, 1924 in Columbia City to the late Lewis and Viola (Bechtold) Rouch. On June 29, 1947, she married Howell “Holly” Hemminger. She and Holly loved travelling and were fortunate enough …read more.

Virgil Henry Hess, 91, Bremen, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Virgil was born on Nov. 12, 1925, the son of the late David and Pearl (Wise) Hess. On Sept. 4, 1947, he married Rosella Affeld. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, …read more.

Susan Jane DeSchepper, 47, Bremen, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, April 16, in Hospice House of Elkhart. Susan was born on June 10, 1969, the daughter of Edwin and Eleanor (Houin) DeSchepper. She is survived by a son: Nathaniel Spangle, Bremen; mother: Eleanor DeSchepper, Bremen; five brothers: Dennis (Audrey) DeSchepper, Bremen; Douglas (Debbie) DeSchepper, …read more.

Jennifer Arlene Mishler, 48, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Mason Health Care in Warsaw after battling Multiple Sclerosis for 27 years. She was born on Dec. 9, 1968 in Bremen. Jennifer graduated from Wawasee High School in 1987 and was an area resident for most of her life. She had also lived in …read more.

John Elmer Gardner, Jr., 84, Milford, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on June 14, 1932 to John Elmer Gardner, Sr. and Florence Estella (Orn) Gardner in Milford. John graduated from Milford High School and went on to honorably serve his country in the US Navy …read more.

Robert Allen Walter, 86, Bremen, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bob was born April 21, 1930, the son of the late Dewey and Mildred (Bowser) Walter. In August of 1953, he married Joan Odiorne. She passed away on July 4, 2003. Along with his parents …read more.

Barbara Louise Sorensen, 81, Crystal Lake, Ill., formerly of Milford, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Autumn Leaves Memory Care Facility. She was born Dec. 2, 1935 in Janesville, Wisc. to John and Mildred (Boyd) Hamilton. Barbara attended nursing training at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Ill. and in 1960 she made her way …read more.

Martha Aileen Quinn, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Westminster Village in Muncie. She was fiercely loved by her family and will be missed as a mother, grandmother and friend. Martha was born May 25, 1926, in Youngscreek, Ky., the daughter of the late Alonzo and Samantha (Raines) …read more.

Earl E. Crossland, 76, Bremen, passed away at 9:45 a,m,, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in Memorial Hospital. Earl was born on March 28, 1940, the son of Floyd Crossland and Blanch (Kile) Crume. He is survived by three children: Dawn (Dave) Carpenter, Bremen; Lisa (Adam) Parker, Granger; and Dina (Roger) Callahan of Dowagiac, Mich.; nine …read more.

Evar D. Troup, 82, Milford, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 at 10:27 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born May 23, 1934 in Nappanee and four years later moved to Milford. Evar was the son of Alton and Dessie Troup. On Oct. 24, 1953 he married Mary Ellen Bray; she …read more.

Kimberly Ruth Conrad, 61, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away unexpectedly, together with her son, Stephen Thurlow Conrad II, on Dec. 25, 2016 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on Jan. 22, 1955 in Joliet, Ill., to Kenneth and Ruth Webster. On June 11, 1977, she married Steve Conrad in Chicago, Ill. …read more.

Stephen Thurlow Conrad II, 32, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away unexpectedly, together with his mother, on Dec. 25, 2016 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on Oct. 11, 1984 to Stephen and Kimberly Conrad in Elkhart. Stephen grew up in Syracuse and was a graduate of Wawasee High School where he …read more.

Keith Allen Hardy, age 70, of Bremen, passed away on Dec. 27, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Keith was born to Theodore and Berna (Weldy) Hardy on Sept. 17, 1946 in Bremen. He attended Bremen High School, class of 1965. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1966 to 1967, serving with the Army. …read more.

Aldean Frances Feldman, 101, passed away of natural causes on Dec.28, 2016 at Signature Health Care of Bremen. Aldean was born on Sept. 23, 1915 to John F. and Mary M. (Gauger) Laidig on the family farm south of Bremen. She lived in the area her entire life where she could be near her family. …read more.

Douglass W. Miller, 80, Bremen, died at 3:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. Doug was born in South Bend, Nov. 20, 1936. Doug was the son of Richard and Edith (Stahly) Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, Daniel L. Miller. On August …read more.

Theodore F. Kiefer, 97, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:26 am, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen after a short illness. Ted was born on Sept. 26, 1919 in Bremen, the youngest child of the late Albert and Armate (Snyder) Kiefer. He graduated from Lakeville High School, class of 1937, and honorably …read more.

James Leroy Kizer, 81, Indianapolis, passed away Dec. 8, 2016 at Rosewalk Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis. James was born Aug. 26, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Paul and Katherine (Longfellow) Kizer. After graduating from Milford High School, James went on to honorably serve his country in the US Marines. He married Patricia Heaton on June …read more.

Janet Rose Davidson, 76, Bremen, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Janet was born March 5, 1940, the daughter of the late Henry and Marguerite (Kieffer) Fleck. Jan worked for Stauffer Foam in Bremen for 20 years. She also worked several years for American Optical Safety in …read more.

Steven R. Allen, 60, Milford, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at home. He was born Nov. 6, 1956 to Samuel and Rolanda Allen in Melbourn, United Kingdom. He married Tara M. Porter; she preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2006. Steven is survived by a daughter, Lindsey Allen; a son, Connor Allen; a step-son, …read more.

Jennifer Ann D’Haese, 59, Indianapolis, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 in her home surrounded by family. Jennifer was born Dec. 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Walter and Judith (Phend) Lynch. On June 3, 2000, in Bristol, IN, she married Thomas A. D’Haese. She is survived by …read more.

Alfred E. LaVine, 95, Nappanee, passed away at 12:56 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 in his home. Al was born Oct. 16, 1921, the son of the late Chester and Pearl (Weikel) LaVine. On Feb. 14, 1943, he married Thelma Bliley. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Thelma; three children: Diane …read more.

Mary Ellen Rader, 96, Bremen, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 in the We Belong Senior Care Home of Plymouth. Mary was born on June 29, 1920, the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Miller) Shafer. On October 2, 1941, she married Kenneth D. Rader. He passed away on Dec. 5, …read more.

Norma Sue Sherk, 76, Plymouth, passed away at 1 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in the South Bend Hospice House. Sue was born Sept. 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Merle and Mabel (Ross) Zehner. On Feb. 26, 1961, she married Ronald Sherk. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald; …read more.

Rickey D. Balsley, 65, Bremen, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 surrounded by family. Rickey was born Oct. 14, 1951 in Bremen, the son of Marvin and Madene (Weaver) Balsley. He is survived by his son, Michael (Allison) Balsley of Plymouth; three grandchildren: Broderick, Lance and Owen Balsley; mother, Madene Balsley of …read more.

Lorene F. (Lehman) Stookey, 89, Leesburg, died Thursday evening, Nov. 3, 2016. She was born June 16, 1927, the daughter of George Leroy and Christine (Kammerer) Lehman in Kosciusko County. Lorene graduated from Leesburg High school the same year as her husband to be, Martin E. Stookey and they were joined together in holy matrimony on May 29, …read more.

Pearl LaVern Fisher, 95, Bourbon, went on to glory with Jesus at 5 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at the Wampler Senior Home in Bourbon. Pearl was born in Nappanee Oct. 16, 1921 to the late Walter and Minnie (Miller) Young. On Dec. 25, 1937, she married Hershel G. Fisher in Bourbon. They celebrated 70 …read more.

Bette Jane Brown, 95, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bette was born Feb. 23, 1921 in Three Rivers, Mich. to Harvey C. and Mary E. (Weiandt) Burrow. She married William V. Brown, who passed away on Nov. 18, 1983. Bette is survived by two …read more.

Ernestine Marie Meister, 97, Bremen, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. She was born Dec. 26, 1918 in Madison Township to Emil and Ernestine (Krauter) Meister. She grew up on a farm near Bremen with seven siblings. She attended Muncie School and then went to Bremen …read more.

Mary Jo Shumaker, 67, Bremen, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Mary Jo was born Aug. 10, 1949, the daughter of George and Esther (Sauter) Hill. She is survived by her partner of 28 years, Pud Main; and her three children: Deborah Hill, Brian (Tracy) Shumaker, and …read more.

Ethel Blanche Overmyer, 88, Argos, passed away peacefully at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 surrounded by family. Ethel was born on April 15, 1928, in Winamac, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Jacobs) Cooper. On Dec. 25, 1947, she married Wilbur Overmyer and he passed away Oct. 13, 1976. She is survived by three …read more.

Walter Alan Lynch, 78, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 3:44 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Walter was born May 15, 1938, the son of Cortland and Viola (Vollmer) Lynch. On March 15, 1984, he married Doris Becknell. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Doris; seven …read more.

Keith Wayne Pittman, 67, Bremen, passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 in Signature Health Care of 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.

Wayne A. Weiss, 77, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 in his home. Wayne was born on October 2, 1939, the son of the late Roscoe and Lola (Newcomer) Weiss. On June 7, 1959, he married Betty Wenker. He enjoyed working for National Cash Register for many years. He …read more.

Kay A. (Noel) Ahrns, 68, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Leesburg to Lewis E. and Juanita P. (Brookins) Noel. On June 20, 1970, she married Robert B. Ahrns in North Webster; he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, …read more.

Russel Wagley, 97, Bremen, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Russel was born on the family farm in Bremen, the son of the late Benjamin and Grace (Stump) Wagley, and lived on the farm for all of his 97 years. He married Ruth (Huether) Wagley in November 1959 on Thanksgiving Day. She …read more.

Francis “Frank” E. Pugh, 78, Bremen, passed away at 3:48 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in St. Joseph Health Systems, Mishawaka.

Kay Dimick, 74, Milford passed away Sept. 7, 2016 at her home.

Patricia A. Andrews, 79, Bremen, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Patricia was born on Dec. 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Clyde and Alice M. (Huff) Ellis. On Sept. 1, 1956, she married Frank Andrews. He passed away on April 25, 2011. Patricia is …read more.

Liane Saovongxay, 86, Leesburg, passed away Aug. 25, 2016, at his home.

Ruby June Battles Geyer, 94, Lakeville, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Hospice House of South Bend. She was born on June 12, 1922, to Millard and Cora (Klinkner) Battles. On March 16, 1946, she married Dale Geyer. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2009. She was a 1940 graduate …read more.

R. Neil Cripe, 86, Bremen, celebrated his arrival in heaven Aug. 21, 2016 following a lengthy illness.

Caroline L. Moeller, 88, Bremen, peacefully went home to the Lord Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. Caroline was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of the late George and Sophia (Troeger) Bauer. Caroline is survived by three daughters: Susan (Robert) Myers, Columbia Station, Ohio, Robin (Myron) Sunderman, Clarinda, Iowa, and Wendy (Thomas) Coxey, …read more.

Loretta Mae Thomas, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:40 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 in Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Loretta Mae Thomas, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. Loretta was born at home on June 25, 1938, to Herschel and Pearl LaVerne (Young) Fisher. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1956. On June 8, 1958, she married her true love, Lee B. Thomas. …read more.

Keith Douglas Butler, 51, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1965, in Ojai, Calif. Keith was a 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School where he met many lifelong friends. Following high school, he served his country as …read more.

Dustin William James Cullen, 34, Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Dustin was born on May 17, 1982, in Plymouth to the late Michael Davis and late Rashel (Jackson) Burkett. He is survived by his wife: Viki; three children: Caythan Ray Davis Cullen; Liliana Renee Cullen; and Dean Joseph Davis Cullen; sister: Dawn …read more.

Larry Wayne Reaker, 53, Bremen, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Larry was born on March 10, 1963, the first of three children of Marlow “Sonny” and Darlene Reaker. He is survived by his parents; wife: Risa; and four children: Jesse (Kristen) Greenlee, Nappanee; Tessa Reaker, Battle Creek, Mich.; Taylor (Stephanie) Weidner, Lapaz; Brandon Reaker, …read more.

Helen V. Kuntz, 98, Buchanan, Mich., formerly of Bremen, passed away at 4:07 a.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Buchanan Meadows. Helen was born on December 8, 1917 in Bremen to the late Elmer E. and Vera E. (Wener) Kuntz. Helen graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School, class of 1935. She went on to …read more.

Gretchen Ilene Kimble, 100, of Bremen, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

James L. Brown, 92, Bremen, passed away at 3:09 a.m., June 27, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

John A. Graverson, 93, Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. John was born on Aug. 10, 1922, on the family farm south of Bremen. He was the first son of Theodore and Bernece (McMannis), and his grandfather’s namesake. Grandpa Graverson was absolutely delighted with his namesake and drove the …read more.

Martha Rose (Huff) Yeager, 88, Bremen, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. She was born on Sept. 10, 1927, in Bremen, to the late Earl and Hazel (Schlosser) Huff. She attended Manchester College and graduated from Bethel College majoring in Elementary Education. She retired in 1989 after …read more.

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

Ronald Lee Thompson, 76, Bremen, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, in Signature Health Car, Bremen. Ronald was born Jan. 22, 1940, the son of the late John and Ruth E. (White) Thompson. Ron was affectionately known as “Santa Claus” by many and enjoyed being Santa for family and friends. He was …read more.

Elizabeth Jane Orn Steinke Spencer, 93, formerly of Milford, passed away Oct. 22, 2015, in Florida. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Milford Christian Church, Milford, with Pastor Stephen Leininger will officiate. Burial will take place in Milford Cemetery at a later time. Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation …read more.

Tom G. Alexander, Milford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 23, 2016. He was born Sept. 5, 1930, to Myrl and Violet (Colbert) Alexander; in Silver Lake, on his grandparents family farm. In 1937, his family moved to Claypool, where he grew up on his parents farm east of town, with his …read more.

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

V. Richard (Dick) Miller, 76, Englewood, Fla., went to heaven at 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Wallace T. Miller and Enid Lillian Conklin Miller, the family moved to Warsaw in 1947. Dick attended Warsaw schools, graduating in 1957. He received …read more.

William Edward Helmlinger, 95, Bremen, died, Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Jan. 8, 1921, in Bremen, to William and Laura Emma (Kiefer) Helmlinger. On January 30, 1946, he married Helen Louise Dobelstein at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bremen. He was a life-long resident of Bremen. After graduating from …read more.

Gail Fern Schlemmer, 80, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in her home.

Glen “Pete” R. Wuthrich, 82, Nappanee, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen.

Kenneth Ray Hochstetler, 39, Bremen, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, in his residence.

Charlene F. Guyse 68, formerly of Bremen, peacefully passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 surrounded by family.

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.

Carl Eugene Smith passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 22, 2016, in Fort Wayne. He was 78.

Marilyn J. Brown, 88, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at home. She was born on May 17, 1927, in Chicago to Royce V. and Alyce E. (Talbot) Fuller. She graduated with the class of 1945 from Milford High School and went on to graduate from Indiana University, …read more.

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.

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.

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

Carolyn Lucille Dill, 57, of Bremen, passed as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

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.

Jack E. Borsodi, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 11:37 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Janis Rose (Kinsey) Miller, 84, of Bremen, left this world at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 surrounded by love and a debt of gratitude for being the best wife, mother and sister one could hope to have. Janis was born on Dec. 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (Lentz) Kinsey.

Paul J. “Tubby” Sherk, 89, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Tubby was born on July 16, 1926, the son of the late Paul W. and Edna (Balsley) Sherk.

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.

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.

Leola Plank, 92, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Aug. 11, 192,3 in Middlebury, to Edwin and Lydia (Egli) Miller. On Jan. 31, 1942, she married John Plank. Leola was a Milford resident for over 30 years and prior …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.

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.

Plessa Edward Mast, 89, Urbana, Ill., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Ed was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Bourbon, to Plessa L and Vada Mae Mast. His father was a minister in the United Brethren Church and his mother received seminary training before becoming a pastor’s wife and homemaker for Ed and his three siblings, …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.

Violet Lavine James, 88, of Madison Township, passed away at 6:30 a.m, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in her home. Violet was born on May 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Herman and Tina (Zieger) Freehauf. On July 2, 1949, she married Richard James, Sr. He passed away on Jan. 13, 2012. Violet graduated from …read more.

Rex E. Cook, 61, of Elkhart, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:44 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Elkhart General Hospital. Rex was born on Feb. 23, 1954, the son of Bobby and Christine (Martin) Cook. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend: Terry Kaufman of Union, Mich.; father: Bobby Cook of Goshen; and …read more.