Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
George J. Vandekeere
Mar 3, 2025
George J. VanDeKeere, 82, of Bremen, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by family. George was born on January 30, 1943 in Mishawaka to the late August and Rachel (Poelvoorde) VanDeKeere. On October 1, 1966, he married Judith Affeld in South Bend. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy;...
Richard A. Coffel
Feb 22, 2025
Richard Alan Coffel, 78, of Bremen, passed away at 8:47 am, Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Elkhart General Hospital with his sons by his side. Richard was born on April 30, 1946 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Siefer) Coffel. He married Linda Grysiewicz on September 1, 1967. Richard is survived by his loving wife,...
Dawn M. Egenlauf
Feb 18, 2025
Dawn Marie Egenlauf, born on January 24, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home in Bremen, Indiana, on February 18, 2025. She was a beacon of kindness and strength, known for her unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Dawn was a beloved friend and a cherished mother and grandmother, embodying the nurturing...
Edward A. Karwatka
Feb 18, 2025
Edward Anthony Karwatka, 63, was born on November, 28, 1961 in Bremen and he passed away on February 18, 2025 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. Ed was beloved by his family, friends, and church community. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, his beaming smile, and his love of dogs, especially German Shepherds. He is...
Phyllis S. Quenan
Feb 7, 2025
Phyllis Suzanne Quenan, 67, of Bremen went to be with the Lord at 6:15 pm, Friday, February 7, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne. Phyllis was born on March 9, 1957, the daughter of Floyd “Doug” and Norma (Walters) Boundy. She is survived by three children: Kelly Mammon, Erin Quenan and Justin (Priscilla) Quenan all of Bremen; nine...
Brad V. Erickson
Jan 28, 2025
Brad V. Erickson, 63, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in his home. Born on November 3, 1961, in Hammond, IN, Brad lived a life of service and faith. Brad had a deep love for his country, serving as a paratrooper and jump instructor in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army, instilling...
Emma S. Shroyer
Jan 27, 2025
Emma Sue Shroyer, 69, of Bremen, passed away at her home on January 27, 2025. Emma was born on April 26, 1955 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of the late William A. and Patty L. (Pontius) Shroyer Emma was a mortgage underwriter for most of the area and she lived at the Lake of the Woods for years...
Leo W. Sahlhoff Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Leo W. “Sonny” Sahlhoff, Jr, 85, formerly of Bremen and rural Walkerton, stepped gently into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Leo was born on November 19, 1939, in Bremen to Leo and Esther (Schlundt) Sahlhoff, Sr., the sixth of eight children. Leo was baptized into Christ on December...
Donna S Roberson
Jan 19, 2025
Donna Sue Roberson, 63, of Bremen (Farmland) passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 19, 2025. She retired from Universal Bearings in 2021 after 21 years of holding multiple positions. In those 21 years she worked hard to support her family and made lifelong friendships that she cherished. She was the definition of love, kindness and selflessness. She was the epitome...
Jo E. Laidig
Jan 18, 2025
Jo E. Laidig, 90, from Mishawaka peacefully passed away on the early morning of January 18, 2025. On a cold and snowy evening, Jo Eileen Sherland entered this world. She was born at home in Bremen, IN to Lester Alonzo & Marjorie Bernice (Wynn) Sherland on January 3, 1935. As a young girl, Jo lost her birth father, and...
Marjorie E. Holderman
Jan 16, 2025
Marjorie E. Holderman, 80, of Lapaz, went to be with the Lord at 4:50 am, Thursday, January 16, 2025 in The Waters of Wakarusa. Marge was born on May 26, 1944 in Plymouth to the late Harley and Erma (Reaker) Carpenter. On September 26, 1959, she married Louis N. Holderman. He passed away on September 1, 2002. Marge is...
Eloise J Brenneman
Jan 16, 2025
Eloise “Elly” J. Brenneman, 93, of Elkhart, passed away at 8:42 am, Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Elkhart Co. Hospice House. Elly was born on June 16, 1931 in Bremen to the late Glenn and Flossie (Berger) Balsley. She is survived by two children: Beth (Edward) Kovatch of Mishawaka and Brenda (Paul) Fizer of Elkhart; son in law: Mark...
Nancy Y. Kaiser
Jan 15, 2025
Nancy Y. Kaiser, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning January 15th with her two daughters by her side at Hospice House in Mishawaka. Nancy was born on November 14, 1937 in Hodgensville, KY to the late Woodrow Thompson and Katherine Morley with a surviving brother John Thompson. She was preceded in death by her half bother Ferron Thompson....
Diana L. Rodgers
Jan 7, 2025
Diana L. Rodgers, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 7:15 pm, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Daniel Akin and Cecelia Akin. Diana is proceeded in death by her husband James Rodgers. Diana is survived by her son James Rodgers, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Per her...
Julius D. Cheney
Jan 4, 2025
Julius David Cheney, 77, of Osceola, passed away at 8:45 pm, Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Julius was born on September 9, 1947 in Niles, MI to the late LD Cheney and Lucile (Puthoff) Meldrim. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherri; three children: J.D. Cheney II of Grand Rapids, MI, Aimee (Peter)...
Faye A. Scott
Dec 17, 2024
Faye A. Scott, 94, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Faye was born November 8, 1930 to Walter and Mary (Wollam). She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Kennith Scott and two sisters: Peggy Bradford and Jeanne Stacke. Cremation will take place per her wishes. Graveside service will begin at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February...
Janet M. Kaiser
Dec 14, 2024
Janet May Kaiser, 85, of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord at 11:39 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2024 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. Janet was born on May 27, 1939 in Gary to Grinvel and Blanche (Collins) Dean. Janet is survived by her loving husband, Jim; three children: Jeff (Connie) Kaiser of Albion, IN, Janelle...
Marilyn J. Pfefferle
Dec 10, 2024
Marilyn Joyce Pfefferle, 79, of Bristol, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 10:32 pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Goshen Hospital. Marilyn was born on July 2, 1945 in Bremen to the late Marvin, Sr. and Alvia (Troyer) Hummel. She is survived by four children: John (Michele) Pfefferle of Lehigh Acres, FL, Gene (Carol) Pfefferle of Milford, Joyce (Joe)...
Shirley M. Carothers
Dec 6, 2024
Shirley Carothers, 85, of Bremen Indiana passed away on Dec. 6, 2024 after a brief illness. She is survived by three children, Beth Forbes of Lafayette, IN., Chris Carothers and Tina Crosby both of Bremen; four grandchildren, Alissa (Tyler) Chupp, Connor Forbes, Bryant Crosby and Cameron Forbes and two great-grandchildren, Adalayde and Jenson Chupp. Shirley was born January 7,...
Jerry D. Gaddis
Nov 26, 2024
Jerry Dwight Gaddis, 76, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 26, 2024. Jerry was born November 20, 1948 in Arkansas to Hutty Gaddis and Lillian (Breckenridge) Gaddis. He was raised in Walkerton, Indiana and graduated from Walkerton High School in 1966. Jerry retired after a 42-year career as a Machine Operator at Indiana Carton in...
