Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Delorres J. Kiefer
Dec 20, 2025
Delorres June Kiefer, 95, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12:00 am, Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Delorres was born on December 1, 1930 in Warsaw. On October 7, 1950, she married Gerald M. Kiefer. He passed away on January 19, 2023.
Dee is survived by nieces and nephews: Mike (Connie) McGowen, David (Kathy) McGowen, Philip...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Krok
Dec 17, 2025
Yvonne Louise "Bonnie" Krok, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 7:04 pm, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Yvonne was born on July 9, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Chester and Rose (Kush) Krok.
She is survived by her son: Thomas Krok of South Bend.
Per her wishes, there will be no services and cremation will take place.
Jeffery F. Beere
Dec 14, 2025
Jeffery Forrest Beere, 59, born November 15, 1966, in Windham, Connecticut arrived in his eternal home on December 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Tammy J. Beere.
Jeff, as he was affectionately known, was a curious lifelong learner, lover of good humor and fun with family and friends, and as a peaceful fisherman. His journey on this earth was...
Carolyn E. Beeson
Dec 12, 2025
Carol Beeson, 76, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away peacefully at Pilgrim Manor on December 12, 2025.
Born on June 29th, 1949 in North Carolina to Betty(McCall) Atwood and Cager Rose. She relocated to Syracuse, Indiana in her younger years and has lived and raised her children in the Bremen area. She was known as a great hair stylist and for owning...
Georgia M. Germann
Dec 12, 2025
Georgia May Germann, 93, of Bremen, IN, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. She was born May 31, 1932, in Mishawaka, Ind., to George and Gertrude (Manges) Clark, who preceded her in death.
On February 14, 1954, she married Walter E. Germann at the First Evangelical Church in Mishawaka. He preceded her in death on May 12,...
Sharon K. Ford
Dec 8, 2025
Sharon K. Ford, 64, of North Liberty, IN, passed away peacefully at 6:25 pm, Monday, December 8, 2025 in Wellbrooke of South Bend. Sharon is survived by many family and friends. Visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00 pm Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. A private burial will take place in Bremen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...
Claire A. Michaels
Dec 2, 2025
Clarie Anne Michaels, 86, of Bremen, Indiana passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1939, in Gary, Indiana to the late Clayton and Mary (Schmidt) Shoup. Claire attended Merrillville High School in Merrillville, Indiana, graduating in 1957. She worked for a legal firm for several years then accepted employment at...
Charles E. Lutes
Dec 1, 2025
Charles Edward Lutes, 89, of Mishawaka, formerly of Bremen, IN, died at 9:30pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Brickyard Nursing Home. Born February 14, 1936, in Nappanee, IN, he was the son of Herman C. and Violet L. (Buhrt) Lutes. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed many years at Bremen Castings, and later...
Charlene F. Beery
Nov 24, 2025
Charlene Fay Beery, 85, of Bremen, IN passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 in Bremen. She was born on January 17, 1940 in Mishawaka, IN. Charlene demonstrated a lifelong commitment to education and community service. A proud graduate of Bremen Public School, she earned the distinction of Salutatorian of her class. She continued her academic journey at IU of...
Rick L. Graverson
Nov 21, 2025
Rick Graverson 79, a dedicated lifetime resident of Bremen, passed away at 4:15 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025, at North Woods Village in Mishawaka, in the comfort of his family and friends. Rick was born on August 15, 1946, in Bremen to William and Donna (Ritter) Graverson. on October 8, 1965, he and Karen Fisher were married. He is...
Bruce C. Morgan
Nov 16, 2025
BRUCE CAMERON MORGAN, 70, of Alexandria, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Known for his intellect, strength, and kindness, he will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. Bruce was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Mary Katherine “Katie” Morgan, brother, Joseph Railton Morgan, Jr., and parents, Joseph R. and...
Amber Louise Blackford
Nov 16, 2025
Amber L. Blackford, 64, of Leesburg, passed away at 3:15 am. on November 16, 2025, with her husband and daughter-in-law by her side. Amber was born on August 21, 1961, the daughter of the late William Russell Watson and Ernestine Watson. Amber was well-known for her big personality and a laugh that could light up a room. She often wore...
Brenda K. McDonald
Nov 15, 2025
Brenda Kay McDonald, 64, of Nappanee, passed away peacefully in her home at 4:43 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025. Brenda was born on July 29, 1961 in Plymouth, IN to the late Louis and Marjorie (Carpenter) Holderman. She is survived by two sons: Justin (Kayla) McDonald of Nappanee and Todd (Tammy) McDonald of Hebron, KY and four grandchildren: Drake, Paige,...
Dean A. Baker
Nov 13, 2025
Dean Allen Baker, 81, of Plymouth, passed way at 8:15 pm, Thursday, November 13, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. Dean was born on December 20, 1943 in Bremen to Russell and Charlotte (Beyler) Baker. On December 21, 2015, he married Sherry Green in Plymouth. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; two children: Trudie (Lane) Sahlhoff of...
Dennis L. Sechrist
Nov 10, 2025
Dennis LaMar Sechrist, 78, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at 6:09 pm, Monday, November 10, 2025 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Dennis was born on November 22, 1946, the son of the late Russel and Sarah (Gerard) Sechrist. On June 28, 1969, he married the Becky Stevens. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Becky, two...
Janet A. Deal
Oct 31, 2025
Janet Ann Deal, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on October 31, 2025 at the age of 76. Born in New London, Connecticut, Janet was the oldest of four children of Bob and Barbara MacKay Nardone. She graduated from North Side High School in Fort Wayne, IN in 1967. She married John Deal in 1980...
Robert M. Horvath
Oct 7, 2025
Robert M.Horvath, age 74, passed away at his residence in Plymouth, IN on Oct. 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in South Bend on Nov. 29, 1950 to Frances and Steve M. Horvath.
He was preceded in death by his father, his great grandson, Camden and his two best friends, his dog Gus and his horse...
Michael H. Levy
Oct 2, 2025
Michael Henry Levy, 85, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 3:51 am, Thursday, October 2, 2025. Mike was born on September 24, 1940, the son of the late Walter Levy and Carol (Souder) Doolittle. On June 21, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Janet Knoblock. She passed away on November 13, 2023. He is also preceded in death by...
Beverly J. Villars
Oct 2, 2025
Beverly Joan Villars, 90 of Bremen, Indiana passed away peacefully on October 2, surrounded by loved ones.
Joan was born on January 26th, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Doris and Clinton Hargrove. Joan was a graduate of Hammond–Clark High School. Joan was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Griffith Indiana where she was a youth counselor. Her time...
Phyllis A. Heyde
Oct 2, 2025
Phyllis Ann (Coffel) Heyde, age 98, of Bremen passed away peacefully at the Ernestine Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Phyllis was born on December 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Leslie and Bernadean (Ahler) Coffel. She was a lifetime resident of Bremen. On June 7, 1947, she married Noble Heyde at St. Michael Catholic Church...



