Bremen, IN. Obituaries

May 11, 2022

Joyce Marie Smith, 76, of Plymouth, passed away at 4:44 pm, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Joyce was born on December 8, 1945 in Plymouth to Francis and Glada (Harrington) Lolmaugh. On January 8, 1965, she married Robert L. Smith, he passed away on August 20, 2020. She enjoyed puzzles, stock car racing...

May 10, 2022

Mary A. Holm, 92, passed away on May 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. She lived a full and rich life leaving behind so many who loved her. Mary was born on July 27, 1929, to Christian and Anna (Augustine) Turbes in Lisbon, ND. She graduated from Loyola High School (Mankato, MN) in 1947. Mary married Hugo S. Holm on...

May 4, 2022

Vera Mae Miller, 101, of Bremen, passed away at 6:05 am, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Vera was born on April 4, 1921 in her Madison Township home, the daughter of George and Florence (Foeckler) Schlemmer. On March 17, 1944, she married Maynard “Shorty” Miller. She is survived by three children; Donald (Mardell) Miller...

May 3, 2022

Jayne Marlene (Rhoade) Huppert-Kolbe, 83, of Bremen, passed away on May 3, 2022 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marlene loved with all of her heart, and her family meant everything to her. From the time she grew up on the farm as a little daddy’s girl, she was a ball of energy, and was going to make a...

May 1, 2022

Helen A. Olsen, 90, of Plymouth, passed away at 9:40 am, Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Catherine Kasper House, Donaldson. Helen was born on July 27, 1931 in Plymouth, IN to the late Roland and Cecile (Buss) Davenport. On October 15, 1948 she married James E. Olsen in Lakeville, IN. He passed away on August 13, 1989. She is...

Apr 30, 2022

Lavon M. Lamaster , 88, of Bremen, passed away at 1:03 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Lavon was born on April 12, 1934 in Niles, MI to the late Bryon and Bertha (Morehouse) Rupe . On April 12, 1954 she married Lloyd Lamaster . He passed away on September 24, 1992. She is...

Apr 21, 2022

Maxine W. Tyson, 98, of Bremen, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Maxine was born on November 21, 1923 in Bremen to the late Ray and Gladys (York) Swank. On September 29, 1946, she married Richard Tyson. He passed away on October 20, 1998. She is survived by two daughters, Connie (Doug)...

Apr 19, 2022

Carianne “Our Loving Care Bear” Hartzell, 31, of Nappanee, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Goshen Hospital. Carianne was born on January 19, 1991 in Mishawaka. She is survived by her mother, Cheri Steele of Syracuse; father, Phillip Steele of Goshen; three children, Marley Reigh Hartzell, Rhage Daniel Bowker and Castiel Dean Bowker; grandparents, Jerry (Carol) Lanning...

Apr 15, 2022

Paul Edward Reed, 96, a lifetime resident of Bremen, passed away at 9:59 am, Friday, April 15, 2022.  Paul was born on June 2, 1925, the son of Emery and Olive (Musser) Reed.  On September 27, 1946, he married Helen M. Weil.  She passed away on February 20, 2011.  Paul is survived by three children; Shirlee Barnard, Randy (Thelma)...

Apr 5, 2022

Robert R. “Bob” Rockwell, 83, of Bremen, passed away at 6:31 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bob was born on December 6, 1938, the son of the late Ross and Edith (Bush) Rockwell. He is survived by his loving with, Irmgard; eight children, Raymond Rockwell of Colorado, Barbara Stevens of Mishawaka, Jeanie Rockwell...

Apr 4, 2022

Charles J. Morton, 96, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away at 10:30 am, April 4, 2022 following a long life, well lived. Charlie was born on April 7, 1925 to Orla and Bessie Morton on a farm near Lebanon Indiana. He graduated High School in 1943 and was inducted into the Army in support of WWII where he served as...

Mar 30, 2022

Martha “Marty” M. Balsley, 74, of Bremen, passed away at 5:45 am, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Marty was born on December 12, 1947 in Arthur, IL to the late Menno L. and Lydia (Schrock) Lee. On November 28, 1974 in Brooksville, MS, she married Jerry Balsley. She is survived by her loving husband...

Mar 23, 2022

Catrina M. Pal, 32, of Indianapolis, formerly of Bremen, passed away on March 23, 2022 in her home. She was born on November 18, 1989 in South Bend to Gregory and Pamela (Rupert) Pal. Catrina had a larger than life personality. She always had an upbeat nature and when she walked into the room she made you smile with...

Mar 23, 2022

Kaysee Lynn Neher, 33, of Nappanee, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Kaysee was born on October 21, 1988 in Bremen to Matthew Neher and Paula Mullins. Kaysee graduated from Bremen High School. She had a long devotion of caregiving for others at numerous local facilities including Courtyard, Green Croft and most recently, Cardinal Services. She is survived...

Mar 16, 2022

Michael Earl Hansen, 73, of Bremen, passed away at 4:33 am, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in the Raclin House at the Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. Mike was born on October 20, 1948 in Mishawaka to Roland and Evadean (Clindaniel) Hansen. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; mother, Evadean Hansen; three children, Eric (Karen) Hansen, Chris (Amber...

Mar 7, 2022

Clifford Devon Weldy, Sr., 79, of Bremen, passed away at 2:34 pm, Monday, March 7, 2022. Cliff was born on June 25, 1942, one of 17 children born to the late Irvin and Lola (Pittman) Weldy. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and transported Amish in his spare time. He is survived by three children, Clifford Weldy, Jr....

Mar 4, 2022

Jeanette “Jan” M. Schreiner passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022 at the age 97. She grew up an only child on a farm near Remington, Indiana and after high school went to nursing school in Indianapolis. There she met an intern who would be her future husband, John E. Schreiner. M.D.s were called up for WWII, and Jack...

Mar 2, 2022

Robert Young, Sr., 91, a 55 year Bremen resident, passed away 11:05 pm, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Robert was born on July 12, 1930 to the late Simeon and Caroline (Harvey) Young. On September 24, 1960, he married the former Olga Prater and they were married for 42 years until her death on December...

Feb 27, 2022

Donna Jean Howell, 79, of Plymouth, passed away at 11:45 am, Sunday, February 27, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Donna was born May 21, 1942 in Bremen to the late Marvin and Alvia (Troyer) Hummel. She is survived by four children, Teri (Scott) Stokes of Valparaiso, Tom Howell of Plymouth and Jamie Howell of Plymouth; seven grandchildren...

Feb 22, 2022

Herman Richard “Dick” Kendall

Dick Kendall, 83, passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2022 at home in Bremen, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. Born to Herman G. Kendall and Marjorie R. (Leland) on March 30, 1938 in Niles, Michigan. He graduated from John Adams High School and worked at the South Bend Tribune as a printer...