Bremen, IN. Obituaries

Nov 6, 2020

Pamela A. Coffel, 72, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.  Pam was born on March 15, 1948 to Janice and Ernest Carter in Plymouth, Indiana.  She graduated from Culver High School in 1966 and attended Purdue University.  Pam married Donald Coffel on June 30, 1973.  They enjoyed live music...

Nov 5, 2020

Violet Jane Witterman, 83, of Bremen, passed away at 4:23 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2020 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. Violet was born on June 3, 1937 in Ravenswood WV. She is survived by two children, Constance (Jack) Sawicki of Ligonier and Timothy (Marika) Kunder of Bremen; five grandchildren, Cheri Newcomer, Amy Skinner, Todd Eyler, Amber...

Oct 31, 2020

Pat Farrer, a lifetime resident of Bremen, passed away October 31, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 28th, 1930, and was just one month shy of reaching his 90th birthday. As a teenager, Pat was voted most popular senior boy in high school. After graduation from BHS, he was fortunate enough to marry the most...

Oct 29, 2020

Charles “Dean” Kimble, 102, was born in Bremen, Indiana, on March 5, 1918, to Walter E. Kimble and Bertha (Dettbrenner) Kimble. On September 29, 1940, he married Gretchen Ilene Hiester at the First Evangelical and Reformed Church in Bremen. After training in custom fur design and tailoring, Dean joined his father at Kimble’s Fur Shop in Bremen. He and...

Oct 28, 2020

Delores R. Ginther, 84, of Bremen, Indiana, went to be with her Heavenly Father in the early hours of Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 12:30 A.M., peacefully in her home surrounded by her children. Delores was born on November 8, 1935, to the late Cleo and Cloice Clay of Winona Lake, Indiana. She held many positions throughout her life,...

Oct 27, 2020

On a warm, July day in 1933, Lowell Rarick was born at home to his parents, Wayman and Della Rarick. He was a Depression baby, born at a time in our history when births in hospitals were just too expensive for many. Growing up in Goshen, Indiana, Lowell attended Chamberlin Elementary School where he made many life-long friends. Those...

Oct 27, 2020

Joan Mae Fox, 91, of Bremen, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Bremen Community Hospital on October 27, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1929 in St. Joseph County, IN, the daughter of the late Forrest & Ethel (Sauer) Hepler. On November 4, 1950, she married Robert D. Fox who survives.

She will be deeply...

Oct 27, 2020

Charles “Bud” Roland Cherry, 69, of Bremen, passed away at 3:56 pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Parkview Regional Medical Center of Ft. Wayne. Bud was born on May 15, 1951 in Birmingham, AL to Sie and Ada Belle (Hall) Cherry. On December 25, 1979, he married Patricia Ann Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia of...

Oct 20, 2020

Lynn James Marshall, 62, of Bremen passed away the morning of October 20, 2020. Lynn was born on January 19, 1958 to James and Connie (Carothers) Marshall. He was a graduate of Bremen High School, class of 1977. On April 23, 1982 Lynn married Bonny Bremer, and there they began their life story. Since that day she has never...

Oct 19, 2020

James Norris Anderson, 98, of Bremen, passed away at 5:50 pm, Monday, October 19, 2020 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Jim was born on December 31, 1921 in Nappanee to Nelson August and Dorothea (Mast) Anderson. On September 16, 1945 he married Marian Grise. She passed away on September 19, 1990. He then married Luella “Polly” Miller...

Oct 17, 2020

Fred L. Adams, 87, of Elkhart passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on July 5, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio to Russell and Helen (Mauss) Adams. On March 1, 1957, he married the love of his life Berdine (Malone) Adams...

Oct 12, 2020

Shirley Jean Stine, 91 of Bremen, died at 1:40 pm, Monday, October 12, 2020, just hours short of her 92nd birthday. Shirley was born on October 13, 1928 in Bremen to the late Paul and Edna (Balsley) Sherk. On November 15, 1947, she married Owen J. Stine. He passed away on April 24, 1968. Shirley always dreamed of traveling...

Oct 8, 2020

Paul Steven Atkins, 65, of Bremen, passed away at 5:42 pm, Thursday, October 8, 2020 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.  Paul was born on September 11, 1955, the son of the late Estel and Letha (Price) Atkins. He is survived by daughter, Jesi Atkins; sister, Gail Atkins; niece, Melissa Wilson and great nieces, Shaelyn and Alivia. Paul...

Oct 6, 2020

Shirley Ann Albert, 90, of LaPaz, died of natural causes at her residence at 8 a.m. on Tuesday October 6, 2020. She was the daughter and only child of Milo and Ruth (Sweisberger) Crum, born on August 29, 1930 in South Bend. Shirley spoke often and fondly of her childhood spent on the family farm in Lapaz growing food,...

Oct 3, 2020

Gary Stephen Molnar, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 3:58 pm, Saturday, October 3, 2020 in his home. Gary was born on September 12, 1952 in South Bend, the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Nyers) Molnar. He is survived by his partner, April Samuels of Bremen; four children, Chris (Dia) Molnar, Michelle (Nate) Thomas, Kenny (Amber) Samuels...

Oct 2, 2020

Matthew J. Unsicker, 37, of Ellerslie, GA, formerly of Nappanee, passed away on October 2, 2020. Matthew’s infectious smile, witty humor and undeniable knowledge of all things sports, along with his love for his family and friends will be missed by everyone that was fortunate enough to know him. He felt the sun and moon rise and set with...

Sep 29, 2020

Julia Faye (King) Faulkner died Sept 29 in her home. She was 92 years and 1 week old. She was born Sept 22, 1928, the 6th of 7 children to Fred & Elma (Crum) King. She graduated as valedictorian from Talma High School. On April 10, 1948 she married Bill Faulkner. He was the love of her lifetime! Mom...

Sep 28, 2020

Barbara Lou Martino, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away at 6:06 pm, Monday, September 28, 2020 in Creekside Village of Mishawaka. Barbara was born on September 16, 1932 in Bremen to the late Paul and Venus (Ponader) Musser. She is survived by her son, Robert (Peggy) Rowland of Edwardsburg; five grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Sep 25, 2020

Patricia A. Lineberry, 61, of Bremen passed away in her home with her husband, Brent Lineberry, of 43 years by her side. Patty was born in Bremen to Neil and Doris Cripe. Neil preceded her in death and Doris resides at Miller’s Merry manor in Wakarusa. She had two sisters, Karen Collens (who proceeds), Kay Kelly of Syracuse and...

Sep 25, 2020

Alice “Marie” Southard, 94, of Wakarusa, went to be with the Lord at 4:15 am, Friday, September 25, 2020 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Marie was born on April 23, 1926, the daughter of Earl and Thelma (Smalley) Fox. On July 7, 1944, she married Bobby Southard. He passed away on April 24, 2018. She is survived by...