Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Jacqueline Davis
Nov 18, 2019
Jacqueline Davis, 93 of Wakarusa, passed away at 10:00 pm, Monday, November 18, 2019 in Millers’ Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Jackie was born on July 14, 1926, the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Baker) Ruffing. On July 30, 1950, she married James R. Davis. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1997. She is also preceded in death...
Irene Yockey
Nov 18, 2019
Irene E. Yockey, 93, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:40 am, Monday, November 18, 2019 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Irene was born on October 29, 1926, the daughter of Jesse L. and Hazel E. (Seltenright) Ritchey. On January 28, 1945, she married Elwyn L. Yockey. He passed away on July 1, 1988. Irene is survived by her...
Cecilio Trevino, Ii
Nov 16, 2019
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cecilio Ismael Trevino II. He joined our Heavenly Father on November 16th 2019 with his family by his side. Cecilio was born on June 26th 1944 to Cecilio Trevino I and Aida Saenz Trevino. They welcomed him into heaven with his brother, Eben Trevino, his sister Ide Garcia, and the mother...
Barbara Geyer
Nov 2, 2019
Barbara Jean Geyer, 93, was born in Laporte County on February 11, 1926 to Austin and Edna (Gleason) Wicks and raised on a farm in Hanna, Indiana. She briefly lived in Plymouth and then in Bremen for over 70 years. In addition to selling Stanley Corporation products, she worked in Bremen at Modern Cleaners, TV Time, and Bremen Bearings. ...
Leroy Wisler
Oct 31, 2019
Leroy Dale Wisler, 80, longtime resident of Beech Road in Wakarusa, passed away at 4:13 pm, Thursday, October 31, 2019 in Brookdale Senior Living of South Bend. He was born on February 17, 1939 in Wakarusa, the son of the late Austin and Blanche (Zeiger) Wisler. On May 1, 1965, he married Georgene Cortier. She passed away on July...
Mike Garner
Oct 29, 2019
Mike O. Garner, 69, of Lakeville, passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Mike was born on December 4, 1949 in Plymouth to the late Charles and Alice (Bryant) Garner. On June 15, 1974, he married Rhonda Baldwin. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda; their son, Shawn (fiancé Meghan Fellner) Garner of Tampa, FL;...
Robert Kling
Oct 27, 2019
Robert Bud Kling, 50, of Bremen passed away at 5:21 pm, Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Rob was born on August 25, 1969, the son of Orville O. “Jay” and Julie (Miller) Kling, Jr. He is survived by mother, Julie Kling of Bremen; son, Joshua Kling of Bremen; step son, Alex (Brooke) Lowe of...
Louis Egenlauf
Oct 22, 2019
Louis Daniel Egenlauf, 85, of Bremen, passed away at 10:42 am, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 22, 1934, in Coraopolis, PA to James Michael and Eveline (Dunlap) Egenlauf. He was preceded in death by his parents and 15 siblings. Lou moved to Chicago in 1959, where he met his...
Verda Bussanmas
Oct 19, 2019
Verda Evelyn Bussanmas, 96 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:40 am, Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Healthwin Specialized Care of South Bend. Verda was born on February 9, 1923 in Plymouth. Verda proudly served her country in the US Army at the 73rd WAC Hospital before her honorable discharge in 1945. She was a member of the Bremen...
Bud Long
Oct 16, 2019
Bud Willoughby Long (Kuntz), 67, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 10:11 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in University Park Health & Rehab of Ft. Wayne. Bud was born on July 15, 1952, the son of the late Luke and Anna Kuntz. He is survived by four children; Rodney (Gail) of Bend, OR, Angela (Randy) Jones...
Jerry Lavine, Sr
Oct 14, 2019
Jerry L. Lavine, Sr., 63, of Bremen, passed away at 11:08 am, Monday, October 14, 2019 in Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born on April 1, 1956, the son of Lyle and Josephine (Walter) Lavine. On July 3, 1975 in Bremen, he married Janice Sears. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jan; two children, Jerry (Reanee)...
Valeria Laudeman
Oct 12, 2019
Valeria Mae “Sis” Laudeman, 85, of Bremen, went home to be with the Lord on at 10:30 am, October 12, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Theodore and Berna (Weldy) Hardy on September 12, 1934 in Bremen Indiana. Surviving are her children, Debra (Ray) Lester of Bremen, Christina (Luther) Spencer of Bremen,...
Tommy Lee Kuntz
Oct 11, 2019
Tommy Lee Kuntz, 49, of Nappanee, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 5:01 pm, Friday, October 11, 2019 in Goshen Hospital. Tommy was born on September 2, 1970 in Plymouth, the son of Bud and Brenda (Wiley) Miller. On January 29, 2011, he married Michelle Luce. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Michelle L. Kuntz; daughters,...
Thomas Smith
Oct 3, 2019
Thomas Smith, 60, of Bremen passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. There will be no services held at this time.
Raymond Ketcham
Sep 29, 2019
Raymond L. Ketcham, 53, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Ray was born on October 23, 1965, the son of John and Janet Ketcham. Ray is survived by his wife, Lisa of Plymouth; daughter, Alicia (Jesse) Reichert of Tippecanoe; and four grandchildren, Skyler (Crystal) Reichert, Noah Reichert, Claudia Reichert, and Anastasia Rosas. He is also...
Frances Rogers
Sep 24, 2019
Helen “Frances” Rogers, 88, of Bremen, passed away at 11:49 pm, Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Frances was born on November 6, 1930 in Cave City, KY. On November 10, 1951 in Benton Harbor, MI, she married William E. Rogers. He passed away on July 7, 2011. She is survived by four children; Cheryl (John) Housley, Gail (Simeon) Young and...
Jill Ukinski
Sep 4, 2019
Jill L. Ukinski, 52, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Jill was born on March 14, 1967 in Melrose Park, IL, the daughter of Bruce and Olga (Cholod) Peterson. She is survived by two children, Joshua and Abigail Ukinski, both of Plymouth; her parents, Bruce and Olga Peterson of Bremen; brother, Eric (Jesse)...
Chester "Gene" Oberleas
Aug 10, 2019
Chester “Gene” Oberleas, 91, of Bremen, went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2019 at Signature Health Care in Bremen. Gene was born April 26, 1928 in Sheridan, IN, the son of Chester and Lora (Cline) Oberleas. On May 2, 1951, he married the love of his life, Evelyn Rowe, who preceded him in 2004. Gene...
George Marburger
Aug 8, 2019
George Ludwig Marburger, 85, of Bremen, passed away at 5:15 am Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. George was born March 12, 1934 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Mark and Gertrude (McKesson) Marburger. Mr. Marburger enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Boiler Technician on a Destroyer escort during the Korean War....
Jaydyn Garrett
Jul 22, 2019
Jaydyn Anthony Garrett earned his angel wings in his mother’s arms on July 22, 2019. Jaydyn was a ball of energy with a side of sweetness that melted everyone’s hearts around him. His smile would light up a dark room. He adored his family and we adored him. Jaydyn’s memory will be kept alive by his mother, Ashley Garrett,...
