Bremen, IN. Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Donald Eugene Kohler, 77, of Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 2:18 pm, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in his home surrounded by family.  Don was born on February 12, 1945 in Nappanee to Victor and Pauline (Boston) Kohler.  On November 23, 1968, he married Geraldine Kuntz in Nappanee. Don is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine; three children, Korena Kohler,...

Jan 19, 2023

Randy A. Hensel, 50, of Bremen, passed away at 3:29 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Randy was born on September 7, 1972 in South Bend. On July 25, 2009, he married Brenda Faulkner. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; three children, Danielle, Dominic and Chelsea Hensel and three grandchildren, Levi, A’briella and...

Jan 19, 2023

Katherine Marlene Ballinger, 48, of Bremen, passed peacefully away at 1:04 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in her home. Kathy was born on June 3, 1974, the daughter of Donald and Marlene (Childess) Brody.  She was a loving wife to William; mother to son, Payton and sister to siblings, Buddy (Bunny) Keiser, Melody O’Bryant, Gwen Adams, Don (Val) Keiser,...

Jan 19, 2023

Gerald M. Kiefer, 94, of Bremen, passed away at 5:50 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Gerald was born on January 16, 1929 to the late Frank and Arvilla (Stuntz) Kiefer. On October 7, 1950 in Bremen First Baptist Church, he married Delorres Sibert. He is survived by his loving wife, Delorres and nieces...

Dec 31, 2022

Edward Hollan, III, 70, of Tippecanoe, passed away at 12:30 pm, Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Memorial Hospital of Portage, IN.  Ed was born on October 13, 1952 in Jackson, KY, the son of the late Edward and Elvira (Large) Hollan, Jr.  On December 24, 1987, he married Helen Whitaker.  She passed away on June 8, 2008.

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Dec 18, 2022

Eugene Frederick Wagner, 92, of Bremen, went to be with the Lord at 11:41 am, Sunday, December 18, 2022. Gene was born on August 17, 1930, the son of the late Julius and Martha (Berger) Wagner. Gene is survived by two daughters, Debra (Gary) Carlson of Bremen and Julie Gastfield of Orlando, FL; four grandchildren, Angela Carlson of Bremen, Kristen...

Dec 16, 2022

Brenda H. Bellman, 74, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully at 7:50 am, Friday, December 16, 2022 in her home.  Brenda was born on August 17, 1948 in Grand Haven, MI, the daughter of Lawrence and Lila (Siver) Harris.  On September 29, 2001, she married Joe Bellman in South Bend.  He passed away on January 7, 2017.  Brenda is survived...

Dec 13, 2022

Noble Welcome Hand, 99, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 2:10 am, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. Noble was born on April 4, 1923, the son of William E. and Mary (Schumaker) Hand. On June 27, 1943, he married D. Martha Porter. She passed away on June 13, 2018. Noble is survived by three children,...

Dec 12, 2022

Evadean Viola (Clindaniel) Hansen, 95, died peacefully Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Signature Healthcare in Bremen, surrounded by family. Born May 16, 1927, to Dean and Valera (Reed) Clindaniel in Marshall County, Evadean grew up in Nappanee. She graduated with honors from Nappanee High School and was also a drum major for the band. On Nov. 1, 1947, she...

Dec 11, 2022

Donald Dewey Bonifacius, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 12:40 am, Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Goshen Hospital. Don was born on October 28, 1940 in Nappanee, the son of the late Elmer and Loie (Tener) Bonifacius. Don is survived by his wife, Susan Bonifacius; two children, Julie (Terry) McCartney of Bremen and Jeff (Natalie) Bonifacius of Bremen; step daughter,...

Dec 10, 2022

Dennis Harold Fox, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 7:42 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Goshen Hospital. Dennis was born on November 28, 1947, the son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Schlemmer) Fox, Jr. He is survived by his life partner, Alyce Evans of Bremen; three children, Dennis Craig (Kris Keszei) Fox of Granger, Jeffrey Michael (Jackie) Fox...

Dec 10, 2022

Donavan James Crabtree, 39, of Nappanee, passed away at 12:30 am, Sunday, December 11, 2022 in his home peacefully with is partner and aunt by his side.  Donavan was born on May 27, 1983, the son of Donald Crabtree and Debra (Watson) Collins. He is survived by a sister, Brandi Nicole Burns of Goshen. Donavan loved riding his Harley...

Dec 9, 2022

James Otis Hill, 72, of Bremen, passed away at 1:54 am, Friday, December 9, 2022 in Memorial Hospital.  Jim was born on August 30, 1950 in Bremen, the son of George and Esther (Sauter) Hill. Jim loved to watch NASCAR and making car models.  He never knew a stranger and used to walk through town and socialize with everyone...

Nov 20, 2022

Carol Lee Hall, 85, of Bremen passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born to Ray and Gladys (York) Swank on December 8, 1936 in Bremen. Carol graduated from Bremen High School in 1956. On March 17, 1957 Carol married the love of her life Lyle W. Hall at the Bremen Church of the Brethren.  ...

Nov 17, 2022

Louis Dean Senter, 92, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:50 am, Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Louis was born on July 7, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Louis Monroe Senter and Vita Francile (Muncie) Senter. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Jean (Zigler) Senter; daughters, Sheryl (Mark) Matters and Rebecca (Tim)...

Nov 5, 2022

Eulalie Ann Hoesel, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 5:01 pm, Saturday, November 5, 2022 in her home surrounded by family.  She was born on February 9, 1933, the daughter of the late Edward and Anabelle (Tackman) Petill. She is survived by six children; James (LeAnn) Myer of Plymouth, Kelly (Kathrine) Myer of Bloomfield, IN, Tamara (Michael) Barts of...

Nov 5, 2022

Robert (Bob) Merl Bennitt, 77, entered his Heavenly home on November 5, 2022.  He was born on May 18, 1945, in Bremen, IN to Paul LaVern and Minnie Ellen (Stombaugh) Bennitt.  He graduated from Bremen High School in 1963 and married Judy Jean Sherk on July 27, 1963, at Community Gospel Church in Bremen. Bob is survived by his...

Nov 1, 2022

Gary Gene Odiorne, 75, of Bremen, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 surrounded by family. Gary was born on September 21, 1947 in Bremen, the son of the late Gene and Marge (Slusser) Odiorne. He is survived by his son, Brandon (Diana) Odiorne of Plymouth, three grandchildren, Haley, Holly and Lilly and a sister,...

Oct 31, 2022

Guadalupe “Lupe” Contreras Basques, 77, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Guadalupe was born in San Nicolas De Las Flores in 1945 to Juanita Vasquez and Tirzo Contreras. In 1980, Lupe married Barbarita Jimenez whom he dearly loved. His greatest joys included riding horses, farming, and...

Oct 27, 2022

Freda A. Leslie, 86, passed away after a recent decline in her health on October 27, 2022 at Millers Nursing Home in Plymouth. Freda was born in Kosciusko County on April 14, 1936 to John and Dorothy (Plumer) Sechrist.  She lived in Etna Green, Bourbon and Bremen. On December 26, 1972 she married John R. Leslie.  She was a...