Kim D. Geist, 54, Plymouth died Thursday, Oct. 8, in her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 w. Madison St., Plymouth.

Patricia A. Pentelow, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. She was born Sept. 10, 1931. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home

Bonita I. Stay, 69, Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. Bonnie was born on Dec. 22, 1945, in Barnet County of Hartford a sub district of London England. Bonnie was a Lab Technician. She worked for Delmonte Foods for 33 years. A devoted daughter, sister and aunt she enjoyed being outdoors, going for …read more.

Rosanna M. Starr, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. She was born on Dec. 12, 1949. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Beverly J. (Sorensen) Pepple, 85, of Plymouth passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at her home. Beverly was born the daughter of Wagner and Edna (Schwake) Sorensen at Woodstock. Ill., on Dec. 8, 1929. As a single young mother with seven children to raise, Beverly found herself working many jobs, including working at Whitney …read more.

Beverly J. Pepple, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. She was born in Woodstock, Ill., on Dec. 8, 1929. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Cheryl L. Bowman, 69, of Plymouth, passed away at the South Bend Hospice House at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. She was born the daughter of Kenneth and Leona (Good) Taylor at Rochester, on May 17, 1946. Cheryl was a receptionist at the South Bend Tribune Plymouth office and had lived most of her …read more.

William Glenn Rhoads, age 61, of Plymouth, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. William was born on May 7, 1954, in Indianapolis, to Lester “Max” and Beverly (Bohannon) Rhoads, Jr. On April 17, 1997, William married the former Cindy L. Kolar in ceremony in Plymouth. The …read more.

William Glenn Rhoads, Plymouth, died on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.    

Betty Jo Keyser Worsham, 89, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Betty was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Johnson County, Ill., the daughter of Oliver H. Keyser and Martha E. (Baker) Keyser. She married Everett L. Worsham on July 6, 1946, in Bourbon,; …read more.

Wilma Jean Shepherd, 86, of Tomahawk Trail, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at the South Bend Hospice House with her loving family by her side. Wilma was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in Plymouth, to Edward and Ruby (Carlisle) Marsh, both of whom preceded her in passing. Wilma married Gerald W. Shepherd on …read more.

Richard “Dick” C. Cook, age 86, Plymouth, passed away at 1:51 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Dick was born on May 14, 1929, in Goshen, to George C. and Dorothy (McCloskey) Cook. Dick married the former Mary Snyder on Aug. 26, 1950, in a ceremony in Plymouth. …read more.

Malcolm D. “Mac” Young, age 75, Plymouth, passed away at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Mac was born in Lafayette on Jan. 14, 1940, to Gordon and Margaret L. “Peggy” (Russell) Young. He retired from Bomarko. Mac was a proud grandfather. Mac is survived by his daughter: …read more.

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

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.    

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Herbert J. “Herb” Raderstorf, age 76, Plymouth, passed away at 7:22 a.m., on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his residence. Herb was born on April 24, 1939, in Logansport, to Edmund J. and Elsie E. (Bratcher) Raderstorf. April 24, 1993, was the day that Herb married the former Tammy Pohnor in Mishawaka. Herb spent many …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.

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.    

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jimmy Gamble, Culver, passed away Wednesday, May 6. He was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Rochester, to Curtis E. and Grace C. (Mevis) Gamble. He served his country in the United States Army. Jimmy married the former Billie Jones on Dec. 31, 1970. She passed away in August 1992. Jimmy worked in the maintainence …read more.

Dollie E. Bair, age 93, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Dollie was born on May 14, 1921, in Plymouth, to Wallace and Mary (Morris) Palmer. Dollie had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. Frank Bair took Dollie to be his …read more.

Thelma Rohrbaugh, 85, South Bend, passed away at 3:26 a.m. Monday, May 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Thelma was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Evansville, to Ora and Anna Mae (Hutchinson) Skelton. Thelma became the bride of Carl Rohrbaugh on Aug. 5, 1949. He preceded her in passing on Nov. 1, 1993. Thelma’s …read more.

Floyd “Bud” Johnson, Plymouth, passed away Friday, April 17. Johnson made his dramatic entrance on Dec. 13, 1927, in the small town of Donaldson. Born with fiery red thick hair to Luther and Lila (Larsen) Johnson, Bud would grow into that fabulous hair as a mischievous little boy who enjoyed pinching all the pretty girls …read more.

Laverna Mundy Geraghty, Plymouth, died Sunday, April 19. Our mother changed our lives by the way she lived her life. An awesome mother, successful business owner, dependable friend, average golfer, and humble role model, she set high standards without trying. Those who were fortunate enough to know her will understand. She believed love never ends. …read more.

Dorothy E. McAllister, 96, of Plymouth, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Care Center, in Donaldson. Dorothy was born on Sep. 24, 1918, in Frankfort, Ky. to James William and Elsie Jane (Wachter) Edwards. Neville McAllister took Dorothy to be his bride on Dec. 5, 1936, in Frankfort, …read more.

Margaret “Margie” Rose Koehler, age 56, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at her home. Margie was born on Sep. 7, 1958, in South Bend, to David and Pauline (Bilinski) Koehler. Margie worked at the Plymouth Wal-Mart as a customer service representative. She had lived in the Plymouth area for the past ten …read more.

William D. “Bill” Shorter, 80, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, April 6, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Marshall County on March 2, 1935, to Charles A. And Gail L. (Martin) Shorter. He married Helen K. Hiss on April 26, 1958, in Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth. Bill …read more.

Virgil Lee Troxell, age 84, Plymouth, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Virgil was born on Dec. 29, 1930, in Gas City, to Robert and Alice (Adkins) Troxell. Virgil graduated with the Class of 1949 from Rolling Prairie High School. He enjoyed calling and modern …read more.

Phillip I. Woodke, Plymouth, passed away at 3:27 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Phil was born on in Lake County to Fred and Lillian (Adams) Woodke. Phil married the former Rose Malast, on March 18, 1961, in Gary. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force …read more.

Virginia “Ginny” Wakefield, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Ginny was born on June 24, 1929, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to David and Nina (Hasey) Ware. She was raised in Elbert County, Colorado. Ginny has been a resident of the Plymouth area for the …read more.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Stetler, Sr., 54, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, March 21, at Saint Joseph Medical Center, Mishawaka. Jeff was born on May 11, 1960, in Plymouth, to Raymond Elmer and Carol Jo Long Stetler. He had been a resident of Plymouth all of his life and was a driver for Transit Mix. Jeff, and the …read more.

Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ Sullivan, 85, of Plymouth, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth. Betty was born on Dec. 7, 1929, in Plymouth, to Elzie C. and Valira M. (Palmer) Jones. She worked at United Technologies, in the assembly department, for over 26 years. Betty babysat …read more.

Frances Dena Johnson, 86, Plymouth, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Frances was born on Oct. 6, 1928, in Holland, Mich., to John Frances and Dena (Schultz) Rogers. Frances married Lloyd Richard Johnson on July 14, 1973. He preceded her in passing on May 8, 1995. …read more.

Charles H. Schafer, formerly of Plymouth, 90, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at the Signature Healthcare, in Bremen. Charles was born Oct. 14, 1924, in Oak Park, Ill., to Earl W. and Annette M. (Fisher) Schafer. Charles married the former Sarah ‘Sally’ Buswell in January of 1948, in Jeffersonville. He was …read more.

Dora G. Peña, 81, of Plymouth, passed away at 11:55 a.m., Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth. Dora was born on June 15, 1933, in Progreso, Texas, to Jose and Maria (Mendoza) Gonzalez. She worked and retired from Hehr International, in Plymouth. Dora was a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary …read more.

John ‘Bob’ R. Kowatch, 59, of Plymouth, passed away at 7:32 a.m., on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, in Plymouth. Bob was born on Oct. 1, 1955, in South Bend, to John and Carol (Decker) Kowatch, Jr. He married the former Louellen Weiger on Feb. 14, 1977, Valentine’s Day, in …read more.

Eunice Rusler, 89, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. She was born Jan. 27, 1925 in Mishawaka. Visitation is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Van Gilder Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held from 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the funeral home. Burial will take place …read more.

Walt Wordleman, 74, Plymouth, Ind., passed away at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at home. Walt was born on Aug. 25, 1940, in Coldwater, Mich., to Fredrick and Isabelle (Adamski) Wordleman. He and Suzanne Young, his companion of 14 years, lived in Plymouth for the past 12 years. He loved working in the yard, …read more.

James Joseph Lesch, 80, of Plymouth, passed away, at 6:25 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, in Plymouth. Jim was born May 10, 1934, in Plymouth, to Bernard and Nellie (Richard) Lesch. On Feb. 11, 1956, he and Dorothea Muday were the first couple to marry in the newly built …read more.

Robert L. Gibbons, 86, of Plymouth, passed away at 5:11 a.m., on Dec. 17, 2014, at Sprenger Health Care, in Mishawaka. Bob was born on Sept. 24, 1928, in Fulton County, to L.J. and Mildred (Quivey) Gibbons. He graduated from Richland Center High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and …read more.

Roger Wise, 77, Plymouth, Ind., passed away, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Woodlawn Hospital, in Rochester. He was born on Dec. 22, 1936, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Walter A. and Dulcie (Hewitt) Wise. Roger and Mary Louise Cobb Surber were married in 1967. He was a dedicated employee of the US Postal Service from 1958 …read more.

Richard Zeigler Sr., 67, Plymouth, Ind., passed away on Nov. 24, 2014. Dick was born on March 3, 1947, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Harry and Dorothy (Hoover) Zeigler. He moved to Plymouth in 1967, and served his country in the Army, during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post #27 …read more.

Herbert J. Myers, 91, of Niles, Mich., formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at his daughter’s home. Herbert was born on June 8, 1923, in Fulton County, to John and Lillie (Rogers) Myers. Herbert took Louise R. Darkwood, to be his bride, on June 4, 1950. She preceded him in death. They …read more.

Patricia ‘Pat’ Himes, 64, of Plymouth, passed away at 3:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, in her home surrounded by her family. Pat was born on Feb. 13, 1950, in Plymouth, to Marion and Fern (Keyser) Carter. She worked at Hehr International, American Optical, and was also a desk clerk for L&K, all in Plymouth. …read more.

Bart E. Woodke, 53, Plymouth, Ind., passed away at 5:49 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at his home. Bart was born on July 30, 1961, in Gary, Ind., to Phillip and Rose M. (Malasp) Woodke. Bart enjoyed marathon running, cooking, and animals. He worked in Washington, D.C. for 20 years and was working near the …read more.

Mary Regnier, 67, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Mary was born on Jan. 31, 1947, in Logansport, to Henry and Mae (Strong) Rothermel. Mary and Darrell R. Regnier were married on Sept. 12, 1992, in Plymouth. Darrell preceded Mary in passing. Mary was a sales representative, in …read more.

Rebeca Rodriquiez, 77, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away at 7:18 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. Rebeca was born April 15, 1937, in Santa Rosa, Texas, to Marcos and Esther O. Hernandez. Rebeca married Jose L. Rodriguez on Aug. 4, 1960. Jose and Rebeca moved to Plymouth in 1967 and in 1968 she began working for …read more.

Ann Bloom, 76, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in her home surrounded by family. Ann was born on Nov. 7, 1937, in Plymouth, to Paul P. and Clara E. ‘Betty’ (Surma) Stockinger. Ann’s greatest joy was being a wife, mother and grandmother. She will be fondly remembered by all who loved …read more.

Patricia L. ‘Pat’ Hite, 61, of 15690 11th Rd., Plymouth, Ind., passed away at 1:25 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.Pat was born on Sept. 12, 1952, in Plymouth, to Robert and Elizabeth (Fortner) Nissen. Pat became the bride of Bruce W. Hite on Feb. 5, 1971. …read more.

Edythe Wilson, 94, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Edythe was born on February 28, 1920, in Plymouth, to Glen and Cleta (Morlock) Smith. Edythe became the bride of Albin W. “Bud” Wilson on November 3, 1938. Bud preceded her in passing on March 5, 1989. …read more.

Ingwald W. Johnson, 68, of Plymouth, Ind., died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at his home. He was born on Aug. 12, 1944, to Ingwald R. and Arlene (Lawmaster) Johnson, in Argos, Ind. Ingwald was a member of the West High School Class of 1962. Years later, he and another member of that class, Jerry Wilson, …read more.