Barbara M. Gardner, 76, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2017, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Gardner was born March 21, 1941, in Plymouth, to Leroy and Margaret (Murgatroyd) White. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1959. On June 12, 1959, she became the bride of Charles A. “Jake” …read more.

Norma “Jean” Good, 88, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 3, in the Heritage Point Assisted Living in Mishawka. Jean was born on May 29, 1929, in Delphos, Ohio, to Howard and Leta (Garns) Irick. Jean married her high school sweetheart, David Good on Feb. 14, 1948. Jean was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, …read more.

Thomas J. Heet, 73,  Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Thomas was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Plymouth, to Henry Francis and Alvina W. (Schroeder) Heet. On Sept. 3, 1966, Thomas married the former Jayne Lehman in a beautiful ceremony in the St. Michael Catholic …read more.

Patricia Plunkett, 87, Indian Shores, Fla., and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 9, at her home with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born on July 14, 1930, in Plymouth, to Robert L and Mildred A (Webster) Plummer. She was a graduate of the Plymouth High School class of 1948. On …read more.

Carolyn A. Woods, 83, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. May 10, 2017 in the Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Carolyn was born on April 26, 1934 IN Marshall County to Walter W. and Opal P. (Cluen) Magee. Carolyn attended First United Methodist Church when her health allowed. She will be fondly remembered by all who …read more.

Florence R. Selner, 93, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with her family by her side at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Florence was born on Sept. 12, 1923 in Syracuse, N.Y. to John Henry and Florence (Hardy) Ryan. On Aug. 6, 1945 Florence became the bride of Carl E. Selner in …read more.

Christena Rinkenberg, 91, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Monday, April 10, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Christena was born on Sept. 17, 1925 in Marshall County, Indiana to J. Nilas and Lottie (Eaglebarger) Brown.  Christena has been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. …read more.

Terry L. McFarland, 74, Plymouth, formerly of Warsaw and Winona Lake area, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in Noble County. Terry was born on Jan. 29, 1943 in Plymouth to Arden R. and Roma (Zimmerman) McFarland. Terry was a graduate of Plymouth High school. He was well known for his handyman skills. He enjoyed …read more.

Charles A. “Jake” Gardner, 76, Rochester, formerly of Plymouth passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Rochester where he resided since his illness in December 2010. Charles was born on March 29, 1940 in Walkerton to Floyd and Mary (Buss) Gardner. Charles married the former Barbara …read more.

Shirley J. Jones, age 79 of Plymouth went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 in the South Bend Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She had resided at Catherine Kasper with many wonderful friends since September 2014. Shirley was born on Sept. 19, 1937 in LaPorte, Indiana to Milford …read more.

Marvoline Behmer Lowry, 96, died Jan. 20 after a short illness. She was born July 16, 1920 to John N and Cleta (Davidson) Bollenbacher. On Sept. 14, 1940 she married J. Richard Behmer of Culver. He passed away on Sept. 10, 1971. On Oct. 6, 1984 she married Arnold “Sam” Lowry, who died on June …read more.

Wallace R. “Dick” Palmer, 84, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Dick was born on April 1, 1932 in Plymouth to Wallace John and Elizabeth (Morris) Palmer. On Feb. 17, 1952 Dick married the former Mary Helen Hoffer; she preceded him in passing on Jan. 22, 2010. Dick was …read more.

Sandra “Sandy” Sumpter, 68, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Sandy was born on April 15, 1948 in Plymouth to Carl H. and Lillie Mae (Hill) Kile. Sandy worked at the McDonald’s in Plymouth for many years. She will be fondly remembered by all that loved …read more.

Janet R. Crum, 69, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. She was born Aug. 26, 1947, at Leiters Ford to John and Ellen (Bauman) Rosebaum. She was a lifetime resident of the area; Janet worked at the Plymouth Wal-Mart and retired from …read more.

Janet Crum, Marshall County, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Frank E. Bair, Jr., 96, of Plymouth passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at the Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Frank was born on December 18, 1920 in Ft. Wayne, Ind. to Frank E. and Hazel R. (Pomroy) Bair, Sr. On March 14, 1942 Frank married the former Dollie E. Palmer in a ceremony …read more.

Major William R. Harris, Jr. USAF, Ret., 96, Culver, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center with his family by his side. William was born Nov. 25, 1920 in Plymouth to William R. and Lavina (Adang) Harris, Sr.  On June 18, 1949 William married the former Doris Jean Hill; she preceded him …read more.

Bonnie D. Suseland, 90, DeMotte, formerly Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. Bonnie was born April 15, 1926 in Harrisburg, Ill. to Guy and Margaret (Gibbons) Roper. On April 12, 1963 Bonnie became the bride of William R. Suseland, he preceded her in passing on Feb. 7, …read more.

Eva Lucille Jefferies, 86, Donaldson, passed away unexpectedly at 6:17 a.m., Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Eva was born March 23, 1930, in Marshall County to Lester and Helen (Hayn) O’Hara. She was a lifetime resident of Marshall County and was a faithful member of the Trinity United …read more.

Bonnie D. Suseland passed away on Jan. 1, 2017. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5 at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.  Funeral service will be a 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 5. Van Gilder Funeral Home is …read more.

Richard E. Pentelow, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 in Elkhart. The son of Clyde and Ilo (Mead) Pentelow, Richard was born Nov. 27, 1931 in Plymouth. He graduated from Lincoln High School. On May 11, 1984 he was joined in marriage to Patricia Ann Houin Read of Plymouth. He …read more.

Betty B. Downey, 82 passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 in the Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home surrounded by her family. Betty was born Feb. 13, 1934 in Crofton, Ky. She graduated from Culver High school class of 1951, while under the care of J. Dick and Marie Newman of Culver. Betty continued her …read more.

Juanita M. Hanthorn, 85, Plymouth, went home to be with her Lord peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 in the Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Juanita was born Jan. 28, 1931 in Plymouth, to Harry W. and Alice (Montague) Griggs. Juanita worked for Kralis Brothers Foods in Mentone many years ago. She enjoyed babysitting and did some …read more.

Charlotte E. Bender, 83, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Charlotte was born Nov. 14, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to Harold A. and Charlotte J. (Hall) Gritten. She was a lifelong resident of the Marshall county area. She and John managed the family farm and raised their 3 daughters. …read more.

Barbara A. Mills, 60, Plymouth, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, unexpectedly in her home. Barbara was born the daughter of Robert William and Joan Mae (Butterfield) Pritchard at Valparaiso, Aug. 11, 1956. She married to William F. Mills III April 26, 1975, until 2001. She has been a resident of Plymouth for several years. …read more.

Eugene E. “Gene” Yates, 74, Plymouth, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Gene was born to Orvel J. and Salena a (Weaver) Yates n Michigan City June 6, 1942. On Nov. 29, 1963 Gene married the former Mary Simmers at a ceremony in the First United Methodist …read more.

Eva (Wellman) Sowers, 98, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus. Eva was born Oct. 21, 1918 in Starke County to Ira and Edna (Sult) Bickel. Eva has been a lifelong resident of Plymouth; she has lived on the same property for the past 70 years. …read more.

Jon A. McGriff, 72, Argos passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at his home. Jon was born March 19, 1944 in Argos to Eugene Dale and Florence E. (Keyser) McGriff. He was a lifelong resident of the Marshall county area and a graduate of Argos high school. Jon proudly served his country in the United …read more.

Barbara A. Pentelow, 86, Plymouth, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Barbara was born the daughter of Jesse and Esther (Wright) Menser on June 29, 1930 at Plymouth. She married Clyde J. Pentelow March 16, 1952 at Plymouth, he passed away June 22, 1997. She was a resident …read more.

James T. Himes, 58, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus. James was born Sept. 11, 1958 in Kosciusko County. James is a 1977 Penn High school graduate. James was a hard-working man who retired in 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. But his …read more.

Dorothy L. Reese, 96, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at the Signature Healthcare Center in Bremen. Dorothy was born Sept. 11, 1920 in Richland County, S.C. to Edgar Robert and Elsie Lucille (Kuskye) Morrison. Dorothy became the bride of Raymond E. Reese Nov. 28, 1936, he preceded her in passing Feb. 11, 1979. Dorothy was …read more.

Phillip J. Keller, born Jan. 20, 1964 in South Bend, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 at the age of 52 due to a heart attack. Phillip was a resident of South Bend, where he owned his own business entitled Keller Construction for the area of South Bend. Phil was the son …read more.

Carolyn H. “Merky” Gangloff, 63, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born June 26, 1953 in Clendenin, W. Va., to James and Doris (Roush) White. Carolyn’s greatest joy was her family and being a homemaker. She will be missed by all who loved her. Carolyn …read more.

Bertha Palmer, 88, Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 in the Riverside Village in Elkhart. Bertha was born March 12, 1928 in Plymouth to Harry and Alice (Montague) Griggs. Bertha worked at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth as a nurse’s aide. She was a longtime resident of Elkhart moving from Plymouth. Bertha …read more.

Virginia Eileen (Kanarr) Machlan, 71, Plymouth, passed away at home after a long illness Sept. 28, 2016. Virginia was born Oct. 9, 1944 in Plymouth, to Arthur Ray and Anna Lucille (Silvers) Kanarr. Virginia loved to read and work jigsaw puzzles. She collected butterfly, hummingbird and dragonfly figures. Virginia retired from Farm Innovators and United …read more.

Maryann Vanek, 87, Plymouth passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at her home.

Pauline M. Robinson, 106, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. The Robinson family would like to thank Melodie Overmyer and her staff at Pilgrim Manor for taking such good care of Pauline. Pauline was born on July 8, 1910, in Peru, to Clarence O. and Effie M. …read more.

Paul J. Bailey, 82, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, under the care of The Center of Hospice and Palliative Care. Paul was born on Nov. 22, 1933, in Bremen, to Paul Albert and Edna Mae (Cox) Bailey. Paul retired from NIPSCO after nearly 39 years of service as a construction supervisor. …read more.

Lori A. Snyder, 59, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at home her. Lori was born on Feb. 7, 1957, in Peru, to Kenneth E. and Hazel (Mathis) Gilliland. She will be fondly remembered for her heart of gold and fondness of cats. Lori is survived by her mother: Hazel Gilliland, Plymouth; her …read more.

Janice J. Carter, 87, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in the Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver.

Mary E. Cook, 84, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 in the Elkhart Hospice House surrounded by her loving family

Jennifer A. Miller, 45, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 at home.

Sandra Stayton York, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Sandra was born May 18, 1938, in Argos, to Willard “Pete” and Virginia (Hessler) Stayton. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She and her husband, Don, spent winters in Florida …read more.

Irvin was born on March 13, 1925, at Burr Oak, to Roy and Goldie (Kring) Overmyer and was a lifelong resident. Irvin was a brick layer. He belonged to Brick Layers and Allied Craft workers. He was a long time member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Maxinkuckee Lodge #373, and was a Past Grand Master, …read more.

Dorothy M. Griewank, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born on April 5, 1931, in Miami County, to Darwin and Mildred (Han) Baker. On June 20, 1948, Dorothy became the bride of Roy D. Griewank in a ceremony in South Bend. Roy preceded …read more.

Ernesteen M. “Tiny” Livinghouse, 92, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth campus. Tiny was born Feb. 25, 1924 in Quality, Ky. to Harvey and Ona (Johnson) Anderson. On Dec. 5, 1944 Tiny became the bride of Roy Livinghouse in a ceremony in Tennessee. Roy preceded …read more.

Shirley A. Fleming, 70, Plymouth, passed away at 6:22 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, in her home with her family at her side. Shirley was born on April 12, 1946 in Plymouth to Charles and Marie (Beam) Wilhelm and was a lifelong resident. Shirley retired in 2012 from American Containers of Plymouth. Shirley will be fondly …read more.

Dorothy Jane (Lawrence) Hammel, 88, formerly of Plymouth, living in Indianapolis for the past 11 years, passed away on July 28, 2016, in Zionsville Meadows with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was a three time cancer survivor. She was born on January 26, 1928, in Plymouth, to Grover and Erma (Cummins) Lawrence on …read more.

Michael D. Rohrbaugh, 65, Plymouth, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Michael was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in South Bend, to Carl and Thelma (Skelton) Rohrbaugh. Michael enjoyed many years as an independent truck driver until his health no longer allowed him …read more.

Michael D. Rohrbaugh was born on Aug. 11, 1950 and passed away July 26, 2016 and resided in Plymouth, Ind.  Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.  

Sharon A. Daugherty, 54, Argos, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka campus. Sharon was born Nov. 19, 1961, in Orange County, Calif., to Frank P. III and Charlotte (Muslin) McNeill. Sharon worked at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home as a certified nursing assistant for many …read more.

John L. Himes, 70 Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home with his family by his side. John was born the son of Virgil L. and Beverly J. (Green) Himes in Warsaw Aug. 12, 1945. John was retired from the city of Plymouth, where he worked for the sStreet department for many years. …read more.

After a long and successful life Max L. Ginder passed away at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Max was born in Porter Cross Roads, Porter County, to Charles and Hazel (Miller) Ginder. As a child the family moved many times, but always had interesting adventures as told by Max …read more.

Larry Keith Albert 77, LaPaz, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Born in LaPaz to Garland and Goldie Albert, he lived the entirety of his life in LaPaz. Larry was a hardworking man and enjoyed being outdoors. Early in his life he farmed his family farm, worked …read more.

Susanna Voreis, 84, rural Plymouth, passed away at 11:21 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, in her home after an illness. Susanna was born on Oct. 25, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Chloe (O’Connor) McGriff, in Argos. She was a homemaker and had been Attendance Secretary for the Plymouth High School from which she retired. …read more.

Gladys Stutzman, 85, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth.

Gladys L. Stutzman was born in Kewanna on Jan. 14, 1931. She passed away June 12, 2016, and resided in Plymouth. Van Gilder Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Services are pending.  

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away June 6, 2016.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away on June 6, 2016. She was born on Feb. 27, 1930. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Services will follow at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12. A burial ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13 at …read more.

Florence M. Erickson was gently cradled into the arms of Jesus May 28, 2016, after 95 years of active life to meet with loved ones who passed before. Florence was born on Aug. 30, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio to Thurman and Sarah Elnore (Brandt) Ward; she was the first born. She has been a long …read more.

Terence David Smith, 76, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his home. Terence was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., to Warren and Slava “Gloria” (Doseff) Smith. He has been a long time resident of the area. Terence was a family counselor with the Juvenile Justice Task Force as well …read more.

Glenn F. Hardesty, 88, Grovertown, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born on Oct. 9, 1927, in Spencerville, to Delmer and Goldie (Jones) Hardesty. On Aug. 30, 1952, Glenn took the former Ilene A. Stiles to be his bride in a ceremony in Starke County. Ilene preceded …read more.

Margaret Guseilla Winsted, 91, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Glenview Terrace Nursing Home.

Margaret Guseilla Winstead, Glenview, Ill., passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born in Marshall County on Dec. 22, 1924. Arrangments are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Marlese J. Fredericks, went to be with her Lord on April 30, 2016.

Marlese Fredericks, 94, Plymouth, passed away April 30, 2016.

David W. Bottorff, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, of natural causes at his home. David was born on Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth, to William and Carol (Mattern) Bottorff. He was a graduate of John Glenn High School class of 1971. David was a truck driver and general labor for American …read more.

David W. Bottorff, Walkerton, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth. Services are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Kyle G. Schieber, 28, Plymouth, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Elkhart Hospice House with his family at his side. Kyle was born on Jan. 18, 1988, in South Bend, to Dean and Lori (Kaser) Schieber. He was a lifelong resident of Plymouth. He worked at Marshall Starke Development Center in …read more.

Ronald L. “Ron” Harper, 53, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 12:02 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, with his family by his side in the Golden Living Center of Elkhart. Ron was born on May 5, 1962, to Henry P. Harper and Sue A. (Clay) Harper Kite. Ron is preceded in passing by his father, …read more.

Helen M. Shipley, 96, formerly of Plymouth, passed away March 30, 2016 in Silver City, N.M. Helen was born in Auburn Feb. 12, 1920, to Robert F. and Bessie (Inersol) Douglass. She became the bride of Wayne E. Shipley Aug. 19, 1939, in Kentland. The Shipleys celebrated 62 years of marriage before Wayne preceded Helen …read more.

Helen M. Shipley, age 96, formally of Plymouth, passed away on March 30, 2016, in Silver City, New Mexico.

Helen Mae Shipley, 96, a Sunset Vista resident entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Robert Loren Gross, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Robert was born the son of Raymond Lawrence and Marjorie (Bower) Gross on March 2, 1951, in Plymouth. Robert graduated with the Plymouth High School Class of 1969. He also graduated from Purdue University, …read more.

Roger Hendricks, age 65 of rural Plymouth, passed away at 5:48 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart.

Roger Hendricks, Plymouth, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, 84, Plymouth, passed away on March 7, 2016, peacefully in his sleep. Chuck was born in Donaldson, on March 20, 1931, the son of Clara Mae (Hovis) Jones and Theron E. Jones. He graduated from West Township School in the Class of 1949. He joined the US Navy on Nov. 8, …read more.

Charles Jones, Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Arrangments are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Daniel J. Woolley, age 78, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Daniel was born on June 26, 1937, in Plymouth, to Richard “Dick” and Florence Z. (Morlock) Woolley. On June 2, 1962, Daniel married the former Clara V. Logan in a ceremony at …read more.

Daniel J. Woolley, Plymouth, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born June 26, 1937. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home

Phyllis J. Faulkner passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, surrounded by family. Born to Willa Watson and Harry E. Lemler on Aug. 4, 1925, she was 90. She is survived by her brother: Jack E. Lemler; three beloved daughters: Barbara (Steve) Acker; Nancy (Ken) Wiersum; Jayne (Jeff) Fuller; and grandchildren: Jason …read more.

Patricia J. Hensley, 80, Argos, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Patricia was born June 12, 1935, in Argos, to Duward and Edna (Williams)Shaffer. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Sears in Plymouth for 32 years as a Store Manager, as …read more.

Bonnie J. Hendricks, 66, rural Plymouth, passed away at 4:17 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Bonnie was born the daughter of Matthew Inman and Dora (Naragon) Whitmer at South Bend, on May 19, 1949. She had been a local resident since 1970. She was a homemaker and had previously worked …read more.

Reverend John Elmer Hartman passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Culver. Rev. John Hartman was born on Jan. 23, 1929, at home, to Elmer Y. and Alice R. (Hartzler) Hartman in Elkhart. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Fern M. Myers, in Elkhart, on Sept. 27, …read more.

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

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

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

Randy P. Ullery, 61 of Bremen, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in the Goshen Hospital after battling cancer for a year. Randy was born on Dec. 20, 1954, in Plymouth, to Raymond and Cecile (Markley) Ullery. Randy has been a lifetime resident of the Marshall County area. He enjoyed being a …read more.

Virginia M. Phelps, 87, of Plymouth, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Virginia was born the daughter of Banks and Vera (Murphy) Burden at Plymouth, April 17, 1928. She had been a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker; worked at Sweringins Shoe store and at …read more.

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

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

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.

James R. “Jim” Dodson, 65 of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Jim was born April 22, 1950, at Plymouth, to Edwin H. and Norma J. (Brown) Dodson. He was a resident of Plymouth except for nine years he spent in Florida. He was self-employed as a …read more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kim D. Geist, 54, Plymouth, died Thursday, Oct. 8. She was born in Plymouth on May 25, 1961. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, followed by services at 6 p.m. Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery. Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 …read more.