Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
James L. Reed
Apr 28, 2026
James “Jim” LaVon Reed, 84, of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Center for Hospice-Raclin House of Mishawaka. Jim was born on June 16, 1941, in Plymouth to Herman and Opal (Kaufman) Reed. On April 28, 1963, he married Joyce Baker.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter: Julie Reed-Cox of Mishawaka and a granddaughter: Angelina Cox....
Douglas L. Golden
Apr 27, 2026
Douglas Lamont Golden, 91, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, in his home surrounded by family members. Doug was born on December 22, 1934, in Plymouth, the son of the late Edward and Beatrice (Schumaker) Golden. On June 6, 1955, he married Mabel Louise Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife, Louise; four children: Lori (Jim)...
John D. Smith
Apr 20, 2026
John Dale Smith, 95, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born to Theodore and Dorothy (Wagley) Smith on June 3, 1930, in Bremen. On September 6, 1953, John married Shirley Schweisberger. They built a life together for 61 years. She passed away on December 20, 2014. He later married Loretta...
Dorothy C. Walter
Apr 12, 2026
Dorothy C. Walter, 92, of Bremen, passed away early Sunday morning, April 12, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1934, in Wyatt to George H. and Florence E. (Foeckler) Schlemmer. She was the youngest of nine children and a lifelong resident to the area. On December 12, 1952, she married Thomas W. Walter and they were married 69 ½...
Marilyn S. Cunningham
Apr 3, 2026
Marilyn Sue Cunningham, 60, of Inwood, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 in her home. Marilyn was born on June 10, 1965 in Bremen to the late Ervine and Leona (Wright) Spencer. In March of 1983, she married Stoney Cunningham.
She is survived by her loving husband, Stoney; two children: Quincy Cunningham and Bridget Cunninham, both of Bourbon and eight...
Raymond E. Cox
Mar 22, 2026
Raymond E. Cox, 85, of Bremen, passed away at 6:06 am, Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Memorial Hospital. Ray was born on October 3, 1940 in Bremen to the late Floyd and Deloris (Sauer) Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Cox of Bremen, seven children: Tami (Greg) Copenhaver of Mishawaka, Peni (Lawrence) Lippert of Bloomington, IN, Dale (Maggie) Denham...
Cheryl K. Bellman
Mar 11, 2026
Cheryl K. Bellman, 78, of Bremen, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1947 in Bremen to Aurthur, Jr and Dorothy (Hanshew) Hardy. On August 7, 1965, she married James W. Bellman in Bremen Baptist Church. He passed away on March 10, 2026.
She is survived by...
James W. Bellman
Mar 10, 2026
James Wesley Bellman, 79, of Bremen, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Waterford Crossing of Goshen. Jim was born on June 26, 1946, in Sturgis, MI to the late Rev. Jesse and Nettie (Rouch) Bellman. On August 7, 1965, he married Cherly K. Hardy in Bremen Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
Joyce A. White
Mar 5, 2026
Joyce Ann White, 82, born on December 15, 1943, and raised in Bremen, Indiana, Joyce was called to her eternal home on March 5, 2026.
Joyce was nurtured in the Lutheran faith and began her formal education at St. Paul’s Lutheran Grade School in Bremen, where the foundations of her lifelong faith were firmly laid. She graduated from Bremen High School...
James D. Steinhagen
Mar 1, 2026
James D. Steinhagen, 57, passed away on March 1, 2026. Jimmy was born on October 11, 1968, in Mishawaka. He grew up in Wyatt and spent the majority of his life in Mishawaka, a community he proudly called home. He dedicated many years of service to the City of Mishawaka, taking pride in serving the town and the people he...
Beech D. Howard
Feb 23, 2026
Beech D. Howard, 57, of Bremen, IN, passed away on Monday February 23, 2026, at 11:00 am after fighting a tough battle of lung cancer. Beech was born on March 4, 1968 in Bremen, IN to Beech and Reva Howard.
He joins his wife (Marla Howard), father (Beech Howard), and siblings (Tammy Howard, Sharlene Howard, Ricky Howard) with open arms. Beech...
Brian E. Miller
Feb 21, 2026
Brian Edward Miller, 46, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 21, 2026.
Brian was born to Edward Allen Miller and Maximiana “Mia” Moreno Miller. He carried both his Midwestern roots and his mother’s Filipino heritage with quiet pride. An old soul by nature, Brian was steady, thoughtful, and deeply loyal.
He worked at Meijer as an Overnight Stocking...
Jessica L Feathers
Feb 19, 2026
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, with loved ones at her bedside, Jessica passed peacefully from her earthly home. Jessica is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior and has been reunited in heaven with the loved ones who have gone before her. What a celebration that must have been!
Jessica was born on January 18, 1983, to Douglas and...
Shirley A. Miller
Feb 14, 2026
Shirley Ann Miller, age 69, passed away peacefully and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:32 am, Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Born on March 13, 1956 in Akron, OH to Loren and Clara Yoder, Shirley is survived by her husband Kenny, children Matt (Brita) Miller, Greg (Sarah) Miller, and Angie (Brad) Yoder, grandchildren Carson,...
Goldie M Buckner
Feb 13, 2026
Goldie M. Buckner, 95, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:25 am, Friday, February 13, 2026 in her home surrounded by family. Goldie was born on January 9, 1931 in Clear Lake, WI to Frank and Nora (Stewart) Hrdlichka. On October 2, 1948, she married Harvey “Harv” Buckner. He passed away on Sept. 16, 2004.
She is survived by four children:...
Eugene F. Perrot
Feb 3, 2026
Eugene F. Perrot, 89, born on a cold winter night on December 20, 1936, on the family farm, ½ mile from Bremen to two wonderful parents, Fred and Opal Perrot, passed away at 9:48 am, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in his home.
Gene grew up on the farm, following in his father’s footsteps, learning the skills of farming from father to...
Lori L. Verhaeghe
Jan 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lori L. Verhaeghe, 69, a loving wife and mother whose life was defined by devotion to her family and the depth of her love. She valued family above all else, finding her greatest joy in time spent with those she cherished. Her love was generous, steady, and unconditionally felt deeply by everyone,...
Eligio Gonzalez
Jan 21, 2026
Eligio Gonzalez, 59, of Bremen, passed away at 2:29 am, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in Northwest Health of Portage, IN. Eligio was born on March 15, 1966 in Jalisco, Mexico to Emigdio Gonzalez and Maria del Rosario Gallegos.
He is survived by three children: Cecilia, Jorge and Samuel Gonzalez and two grandchildren. He is also survived by eight siblings: Maria, Luz,...
Teddy L. Huber
Jan 20, 2026
****UPDATE****
DUE TO UPCOMING WINTER STORMS, THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR ONE WEEK.
MOVED TO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026.
Ted Huber, longtime football coach, mentor, and leader in Indiana athletics, passed away on January 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by excellence, integrity and a lifelong commitment to young people and the game of football.
Huber devoted his professional...
Brian J. Town
Jan 15, 2026
Brian J. Town, 55, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at 4:30 pm, Thursday, January 15, 2026 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Brian was born on December 28, 1970 in Bremen to William and Mary Beth (Squires) Town.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Leslie; three children: Kayla (fiancé Korey Alexander), Eric and Daniel Town, all of...
