Bremen, IN. Obituaries

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...

Feb 21, 2022

Corky James Hendricks, 46, of Bremen, passed away at 2:44 pm on Monday, February 21, 2022. Corky was born on April 11, 1975 in Bremen to Zed Hendricks and Sandy (Pittman) Eby. Corky is survived by his father, Zed Hendricks; two sisters, Misti Hendricks and Staci Hendricks; step brother, Ron Eby; his high school sweetheart, Heather Braniff and her...

Feb 12, 2022

John Robert Zentz, 83, of Bremen, passed away at 1:24 pm, Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. John was born on December 11, 1938 in Bremen to Robert and Doris (Hershberger) Zentz. On March 3, 1963, he married Jacquelynn Espich. She passed away on January 3, 2008. John is survived by his daughter, Heather Jae...

Feb 9, 2022

Marjorie O. Shorter, 98, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Marge was born on November 11, 1923 in Bremen, IN to the late, Brison and Chloe (Kipfer) Martin. On September 11, 1948, in Bremen, IN, Marge married Clem Shorter. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2002. She was also preceded in death by...

Feb 5, 2022

Bo D. Sands, 43 of Bremen, passed away at 12:15 pm, Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MI. Bo was born on October 25, 1978 in Plymouth to Carl and Lisa (Stevens) Sands. He is survived by his parents; ex-wife, Amanda Sands; daughter, Audrey Sands; step son, Griff Hertenstein and grandmother, Edythe Sands. He...

Jan 30, 2022

Lois Joan Farrer, 93, of Bremen, passed away the evening of Sunday, January 30, 2022 surrounded by family at the home of Holly and Nate Skoviak in Bremen. Lois was born on November 21, 1928 in St. Joseph Co. to Max and Lydia Aukerman. On August 14, 1948, she married Stanley Dean Farrer. He passed away on August 15,...

Jan 28, 2022

Janet L Koontz, 86, passed away January 28, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1935 in Bremen Indiana, the daughter of Rolland E. and Juanita V. (Hepler) Koontz. Janet graduated from Bremen Public Schools and went on to attend college, graduating from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. After graduation she joined the service and was stationed on Midway...

Jan 13, 2022

Michelle C. Van Nevel, 53, of Plymouth, passed away at 9:18 am, Thursday, January 13, 2022 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Michelle was born on October 9, 1968 in South Bend to Charles and Lynda (Sipes) Arthurhultz. On March 13, 2015, she married Ralph Van Nevel. She is survived by her mother, Lynda Arthurhultz of Bremen; husband,...