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.

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.

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.

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.

Carol Harding, 74, Milford, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at IU Health Goshen. She was born on Sept. 10, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. to Harold and Mildred (Callahan) Pennick. Carol is survived by two sons: Don Kreider; Derek Kreider, both of Milford; two daughters: Valerie (Steve) Tucker, Milford, and Vickie (Brian) Stutzman, Goshen; …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.

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.

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.

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.

Mabel Waldbeser, 98, Milford, went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford, where she has been a resident for two and a half years. Mabel was born Nov. 23, 1917, to Paul and Ida Mock Buhrt Milford. In 1949, she married Fred Waldbeser and they lived …read more.

Grace Alice (Butts) Gresham, 91, passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 30, 2015, at Salem Crossing in Salem, from natural causes. She was born the daughter of Floyd and Clara (Schwenk) Butts on Jan. 12, 1924, in South Bend. She graduated from South Bend Central Senior High School in June 1942 and married Lloyd Richard …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.

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.

Jack Keith Shumaker, 65, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in his home. Jack was born on Sept. 13, 1950, the son of the late Calvin J. and Charlotte (Allen) Shumaker. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cynthia Shumaker of Bremen; three daughters: Jennifer (Russ) Yeo of Bourbon; Jacinda …read more.

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.

Richard Hepler, 83, Milford, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Milford. He was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Elkhart County to Willard and Anna (Marquart) Hepler. March 4, 1967, he married Dolores Druckamiller and she survives. Richard was a graduate of Milford High School and went on …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.

Marcia Ann Osterbur, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marcia was born on July 10, 1935, the daughter of Richard and Veloice (Mitchell) Whitsel. On Sept. 21, 1963, she married Clarence Osterbur. He passed away on Oct. 22, 1983. Marcia is survived by …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.

Terry Lee Ruff, 70, Nappanee, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Terry was born on Nov. 8, 1945, the son of the late Harold and Margaret “Fern” (Losee) Ruff. On Oct. 17, 1981, he married Laura Whalen in Osceola. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 34 years: Laura; …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.

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.

Carolyn S. McDorman, 73, of Milford passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. She was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Antwerp, Ohio, to Gilbert and Anna Marie (Sites) Sesler. She worked at Chore-Time Brock. Carolyn is survived by her children: Darrell Bender, Milford; Anita (Dale) McDorman; HazelGerken, both of Antwerp, Ohio; …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.

Kay Ellen Rans, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 1:27 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 205 in Marion General Hospital, Marion. Kay was born on Sept. 9, 1936, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Shaffer) Svidensky. On April 21, 1956, in Philadelphia, she married Francis Rans. She is survived by her loving husband, Francis; …read more.

Dennis “Bud” Emery, 78, North Webster passed away Oct. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Wilbur and Marion (Manly) Emery. Dennis married Kimberly Conley on Feb. 5, 1988; she survives. Emery grew up in Milwaukee and later moved to North Webster. He worked …read more.

Kenneth Daniel Germann, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Kenneth was born on Jan. 23, 1918, the son of Daniel and Anna (Wuthrich) Germann. On Feb. 18, 1950, he married Mary E. Widup. She passed away on Feb. 11, 2003. He is survived …read more.

Edward Stanley Quinn, 88, Bremen, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. His friends and family called him “Ed,” and his loving wife Martha called him “Eddie.” Ed was born on June 17, 1927, in Monroe, Mich., the son of the late Charles Vincent and Theresa Gertrude (DuRocher) …read more.

Jessie Felts, 88, of New Carlisle, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Hospice House of South Bend. Jessie was one of fourteen children and she was born on March 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Kelly and Pearly (Joseph) Conley. On March 15, 1953, in Knox, she …read more.

Glen Morehouse, 95, of Milford, passed away Sept. 12, 2015, at home. He was born Oct. 12, 1919 in New Paris, to Samuel Guy and Lydia (Rowdabaugh) Morehouse. Glen married Vera Dunwiddie on April 9, 1950, she survives. Mr. Morehouse’s family moved from New Paris to Milford when he was 1-year-old.  He was a farmer …read more.

Charles Monroe Hamilton, 53, of Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in his home. Charles was born on Aug. 23, 1962, in Bremen, the son of the late Harold and Maxine (Worsham) Hamilton. He is survived by a son: Joe (Jennifer) Hamilton, Culver; four grandchildren: Kaylee; Madlin; Breana; and Jaden; a …read more.

Floyd O. Haag, commonly known as “Shorty”, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, in Elkhart County Hospice House. Floyd was born on July 18, 1926, the son of Irvin Floyd and Mary Jane (Hostetler) Haag. On Dec. 20, 1951, he married Ruth M. Flory. He is survived by his …read more.

Margaret B. Ostendorf, 101, of Milford passed away Aug. 8, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living, Warsaw. She was born July 2, 1914, in Prairie County, Ark. to Emory Wright and Theresa Evaline (Lewis) Bedell. Margaret married Joe H. Ostendorf, Jr. on Aug. 13, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Ostendorf …read more.

Emiliano Zuniga, 9, of Bremen, passed away as the result of an automobile accident at 6:01 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Emiliano was born on March 27, 2006, the son of Antonio Zuniga and Francisca Ramirez. He is survived by his father, Antonio Zuniga, mother, Francicsa Ramirez, and brother, Uriel Ramirez, all of Bremen, as …read more.

Charles “Lewis” Speicher, 86, of Milford passed away on Wednesday, Aug.  5, 2015, at home. He was born to Charles A. and Pauline (O’Haver) Speicher on May 28, 1929, in Milford Junction. Lewis graduated from Milford High School in 1948 and was part of the school’s only undefeated basketball team, earning his right as the first …read more.

Gilbert “Skip” Ray Shedrow, 69, of Knox, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., passed away at 8:50 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Gilbert was born on Oct. 13, 1945, the son of the late Gilbert E. and Sara Frances (Porter) Shedrow. Skip is survived by four children: Andrea Shedrow, Knox; …read more.

Wayne A. Johnson, 74, of Lapaz passed away at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Bremen. He was born May 1, 1941, to Arnold and Evelyn (Wurst) Johnson in Evergreen Park, Ill. Wayne is survived by a brother: Roy (Sarah) Johnson, West Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his …read more.

Brian L. Nieb, 65, of Argos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Brian was born on Oct. 26, 1949, the son of the late Leon C. and Mary E. (Wages) Nieb. On March 9, 1969, he married Diana Overmyer. Brian proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for over 18 years and …read more.

Patricia D. Smith, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Patricia was born on March 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Schooley) Parker. She is survived by four children: Christie (Dean) Weldy, Bremen; Terry (Kelly) Smith, Tippecanoe; Vickie (Craig) Bradbury, …read more.

Dorothy “Dot” Evelyn Meck, 97, of Warsaw passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015, at her home. She was born to Lucy Culp on Oct. 29, 1917, in Petoskey, Mich. Dorothy was raised in and around Flint, Mich. and attended high school there. In 1938, she moved to Indiana and raised her five children. Dorothy was very …read more.

Peggy Hamilton, 47, of Milford passed away at 11:49 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015.  She was born Nov. 7, 1967,  to Cletus and Mary (Westerman) England in Elkhart. On Nov. 28, 1984, she married Jeff Hamilton. He survives. Peggy enjoyed watching car races, crossword puzzles, Bingo, dancing, and haunted houses. She enjoyed her children and spending time …read more.

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.

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.

Sharon Kay Dewart Keller, 74, of Indianapolis passed away Friday, July 10, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Indianapolis. She was born to Randall and Gwendoline Dewart on April 9, 1941. Sharon is survived by three daughters: Kathy Keller; Vicki Keller; and Kristi Keller; three grandchildren: Brittany Keller; Shelby Keller; and Trae Harger, all of …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.

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.

Robert G. Buhrt, 85 entered his eternal life in Heaven at 10 p.m. on the 4th of July, following a brief illness. He was at the same home in Kosciusko County where he was born on Nov. 7, 1929, to Paul and Ida (Mock) Buhrt. On Dec. 31, 1953, he married Lorabell J. Newcomer in …read more.

Marilyn Kay Bellman, 73, Bremen, passed away at 9: 05 am, Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Elkhart County Hospice House with her family by her bedside. Marilyn was born on Aug.t 5, 1941, in Madison Township, the daughter of the late Ralph and Patricia (Pittman) Null. On Sept. 18, 1959, in Riverside Church, Bremen, she …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.

Neil Mort, 57, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 7, 1957, to Robert W. and Clara (Couturier) Mort in Mt. Clemens, Mich. On Dec. 8, 2000, Neil married Ann Edgerton. She survives. Neil was an agent of Hoosier Transit. He enjoyed flying RC …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.

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.

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.

Edgar Eugene Hummel, 76, of Bremen, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 7:02 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Edgar was born on Nov. 8, 1938, in LaPorte, the son of Howard and Iona J. (Hough) Hummel. On Sept. 5, 1959, in North Liberty, he married Betty …read more.

Joyce Avalos, 75, of Leesburg, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 18, 1939, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., to John Morgan and Eva (England) Slone. Joyce married Jesse Avalos on Oct. 14, 1972 and he survives. Joyce worked at Flexsteel Industries for over 23 …read more.

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.

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.

Dale Allen Marks, 72, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on March 31, 1943, the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Barret) Marks. On June 25, 1996, he married Lyla Holderman. Dale was a carpenter by trade and a member of …read more.

Noble D. Carpenter, 72, Warsaw, passed away on April 7, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 14t, 1942, in Plymouth to Erma Lucille Reaker and Harley Meredith Carpenter. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Charles H. King in Lapaz, where he graduated from Lapaz High …read more.

Carl C. Chupp, 90, Milford, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on July 10, 1924, in Oceana County, Mich., the son of Edward and Bernice (Artlip) Chupp. On Aug. 28, 1943, he married Margie E. Nichols. Carl proudly served as a US Air Force …read more.

Richard L. Kaiser, 86, Milford, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1928 in Milford to Ezra and Lillian (Hartter) Kaiser. Richard graduated from Milford High School. May 7, 1950, he married Clara Graff. Richard was a farmer and retired from Zimmer in 1998 after 30 years. He …read more.

Haskel Alvin Hickey, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 7:07 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Haskel was born on November 18, 1935, in White Pine, Tenn., the son of the late Paul and Estella “Pearl” (Turner) Hickey. On Jan. 16, 1957, he married Irene Whitt. Haskel proudly served his …read more.

Ruth Sholtey, 96, of Milford, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at IU Health in Goshen. She was born on April 4, 1919, to Frank and Elizabeth (Booze) Hoover in Kosciusko County. On Jan. 21, 1941, Ruth married Vernon Sholtey. He preceded her in death. Ruth worked as a homemaker raising her …read more.

Ronald Eugene Aukerman, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2015, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Ron was born on Aug. 25, 1939, the son of the late Max and Lydia (Wegner) Aukerman. On July 20, 1968, he married Penny Blank. She passed away on Jan. 28, 2012. He …read more.

Sarah Jane Smith, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Sarah was born on May 18, 1930, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Milo and Mabel (Pike) Culp. On May 18, 1951, she married Cecil W. Smith. He passed away on Aug. 6, …read more.

Donald Ray Zeltwanger, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Don was born on Oct. 7, 1925, in Paulding, Ohio, to the late Carl and Wilhelmina (Laidig) Zeltwanger. He is survived by two children: Philip (Mary Jane) Zeltwanger; and Stephanie (Mark) Klug, both of Bremen; …read more.

Larry E. Dumph, 67, of Bremen, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Larry was born on May 11, 1947, the son of the late Russell “Junior” and Janice Dumph. On Dec. 15, 1967, he married Faye England. Larry is survived by his loving wife: Faye; son: …read more.

Noble D. Carpenter, 72, of Warsaw, passed away on April 7, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Plymouth, to Erma Lucille Reaker and Harley Meredith Carpenter. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Charles H. King in Lapaz, where he graduated from Lapaz …read more.

Lee B. Thomas, 77, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:48 a.m Thursday, April 2, in his home. Lee was born on March 23, 1938 in Plymouth, the son of the late Chester W. and Ethel M. (Kaser) Thomas. On June 8, 1958, he married Loretta Fisher. Lee is survived by his loving wife: Loretta; …read more.

Leonald “Lee” J. Rouch, 70, of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Bremen Community Hospital, Bremen. Lee was born on October 7, 1944 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Marion and Catherine (Schutz) Rouch. On September 4, 1964, he married Kay Yoder. He is survived by …read more.

Agatha M. Becher, 95, of Elkhart, died peacefully March 18, 2015, at the Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart, where she had lived since 2008. She was born in Wyatt, May 28, 1919, the daughter of the late Philip W. Anthony and Annetta M. (Roeder) Anthony. On June 30, 1940, she married Richard P. Becher …read more.

Elma Ellen Konya, 93, of Bremen, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 8, at Signature Health Care of Bremen. Elma was born on July 31, 1921 in Bremen, the daughter of the late Lemuel and Bertha Crothers. On January 18, 1947, she married John Konya. Elma is survived by a daughter: Sue (Gary) Struble, Lakeville; …read more.

Jim R. Smith, 73, of Bremen, went to be with his heavenly Father at 12:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. He was born to Paul and Margaret (Woodard) Smith in Richmond, Feb. 4, 1942. On Aug. 30, 1986, Jim married Jean Heinke. Jim is survived by his wife, Jean Smith of Bremen. Jim graduated from …read more.

James L. Gallagher, 87, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Largo Medical Center, Largo, Fla. He was born on February 17, 1928, in Hammond, and moved from Bremen to Largo, Fla., in 2004. He worked as a Millwright in the construction industry in Indiana.   Survivors include: his …read more.

Dorothy I. Robinson, 90, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at home. She was born on Feb. 28, 1924, to John and Catherine (Louderback) Abbott in Star City. On June 1, 1940, Dorothy married Warren W. “Bill” Robinson. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2012. She attended Star City High …read more.

Robert Wolferman, 83, of Milford, passed away Jan. 28, 2015. He was born July 30, 1931, in Warsaw, to John and Ruth (Blough) Wolferman. On April 27, 1962, he married Joyce Martin; she survives. Bob was a high school graduate and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during the …read more.

Beatrice ‘Bea’ Ruch, 84, of Milford, passed away Jan. 27, 2015, at IU Health in Goshen. She was born Aug. 26, 1930, in DeMotte, to Theodore and Clara Esther (Feldman) Punter. On June 17, 1949, Bea married Russell Ruch. He preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1997. Bea moved to Milford in 1949 and …read more.

Harold Schmucker, 78, of Etna Green, passed away Jan. 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. He was born Aug. 9, 1936, in Marshall County, to Chancy and Thelma (Ogle) Schmucker. Harold married Karen Brock on June 14, 1957; she survives. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Schmucker was a cabinet …read more.

Michael A. Tethrake, 57, of Milford passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 8, 1958 in Goshen, to Merle A. and Norma L. (Rhoades) Tethrake. He married Mary “Liz” DeRidder; she survives. Tethrake was a lifetime Milford resident and a Wawasee High School graduate in 1976. He was …read more.

JN W. Feldman, 74, of Bremen, entered into his eternal life on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born on Dec. 7, 1940, in Nappanee to Willard and Aldean (Laidig) Feldman. JN graduated from Bremen High School in 1958 and went on to honorably serve his country in the US Army. …read more.

Marjorie C. Roeder, 91, of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on April 4, 1923, in Bremen, to Charles R. and Ruby D. (Kimble) Guard. Marjorie married Lloyd D. Roeder in 1941; he passed away in 1989. In addition to raising her family, Marjorie worked …read more.

Oscar L. Weaver, 90, of Bremen passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born on Sept. 15, 1924, to Joseph and Jennie (Warren) Weaver in Nappanee. Oscar married Janet Y. Farrington on June 13, 1942. Weaver honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II …read more.

Eva J. McClintic, 86, of Milford, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, IU Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Lafayette to Russell and Hazel (Miller) Wineland. She married Bruce D. McClintic on April 26, 1947. He survives. Eva has lived most of her life in the area and worked for Dana Corporation …read more.

Arneal C. Gunter, 96, Leesburg, passed away, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Mason Healthcare in Warsaw. She was born July 18, 1918, in Milford to Pardee and Grace (Ringgenberg) Warstler. On July 18, 1936 she married Edward “Ted” Gunter, who preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2009. Arneal was a loving wife, mother, grandmother …read more.

Viola Martha Schini, 100, formerly of Bremen, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. She had spent the last six years as a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, in assisted living and the nursing facility. She was born on Feb. 22, 1914, to Joe and Mary (Beutel) Heuberger, in Eureka, Ill. In 1921, the Heuberger …read more.

Cecil Hutcherson, 72, of Claypool, passed away Dec. 4, 2014, at his residence. He was born March 25, 1942, in Lawrence County to Charles and Catherine (Sneed) Hutcherson. He married Gloria Beihl; she preceded him in death. Cecil was a hard worker, driving truck for over 50 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, …read more.

Dean A. Long, 83, of Bremen passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at Doctors Hospital in Bremen. He was born May 18, 1931, in South Bend, Ind., to Johnathan T. and Gertrude May Long. January 15, 1966, he married Marilyn Lorraine Thomas. Dean graduated from Mishawaka High School then went on to serve his country …read more.

Eldon E. Schweisberger, 84, of Bremen passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Elkhart Hospice House. Schweisberger was born on May 1, 1930, in Wyatt to Ray and Marie (Kaser) Schweisberger. He graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1948 and went on to honorably serve his country in the U.S. Army during …read more.

Myrtle “Myrt” Mae Laidig, 85 of Mishawaka,passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. Laidig was born in South Bend on May 19, 1929. She graduated from Madison Twp. School. She married Stanley E. Laidig on Nov. 8, 1947; they were married 66 years. He preceded her in death in September of 2014. Laidig was a …read more.

Lois Marie (Davis) Harman, 89, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at Kosciusko County Community Hospital. Lois was born to Floyd and Vivian Davis on Jan. 8, 1925. She attended Mt. Tabor Grade School and graduated from Atwood High School in 1942. She married Deloss Franklin Harman on Feb. 17, 1943, and spent years …read more.

Ernestine Irene Edel, 90, of Bremen, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born March 30, 1924, in Nappanee, to Otis S. and Clara M. (Stevens) Oster. May 23, 1953, Ernestine married Richard D. Edel in Mishawaka, Ind. He preceded her in death. Ernestine retired from Uniroyal Plastics in …read more.

Thelma May Kammerer, 100, of Warsaw, Ind., formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Sept. 17, 2014, at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born in Kosciusko County, Ind., on Feb. 21, 1914, to Ralph and Mary (Byrer) Tumbleson. She married Al Kammerer on Oct. 19, 1956; he preceded her in death. Thelma lived in Kosciusko …read more.

Norma Tethrake, 82, of Milford passed away Sept. 13, 2014 at IU Health Goshen. She was born in Kosciusko County on Jan. 17, 1932, to Dewey and Iva (Hoppes) Rhoades. Norma married Merle Tethrake on July 16, 1950; he preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 2010. Norma graduated from Atwood High School in 1950 …read more.

Stanley E. (Speck) Laidig, 85, of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at Sprenger Nursing Care, Mishawaka, Ind. He was born in Mishawaka, Ind., on Dec. 3, 1928. He graduated from Madison Twp. School. Stanley was married to Myrtle Mae (Weade) on Nov. 8, 1947; they were married 66 years. He …read more.