Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Susan Lafree
Aug 7, 2018
Susan Jean LaFree, 66, a lifelong Bremen resident, passed away at 6:39 pm, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Memorial Hospital. Susan was born on February 21, 1952, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby (Beehler) LaFree. Susan worked at Kenney’s Grocery Store for 28 years before its closing and ended her career at Meijer. She loved reading, word search...
Kerry O'Dell
Jul 29, 2018
Kerry Lee O’Dell, age 55, passed away the morning of Sunday, July 29, 2018. Kerry lived and worked in Bremen, Indiana, and was a beloved member of the Bremen community. He was secretary of the VFW and participated in many local events in Bremen. Kerry loved fishing, watching the Packers, reading books with his granddaughter, and spending time with friends...
Martha Monhaut
Jul 24, 2018
Martha Ann Monhaut, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 1:08 am, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Martha was born on September 29, 1928 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Calvin M. and Freda E. (Ewald) Hochstetler. On February 24, 1949, she married Joseph F. Monhaut. He passed away on July 29, 1988. Martha is...
Fern Sherk
Jul 24, 2018
Fern Ellen Sherk, 92, of Bremen, passed away at 8:07 am, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Fern was born on June 3, 1926 in Madison Township to Clayton and Laura (Perry) Hummel. On August 1, 1947, she married Paul “Tubby” Sherk. He passed away on March 11, 2016. Fern is survived by a daughter, Diana...
Tammie Hughes
Jul 23, 2018
Tammie Sue Hughes, 57, of Mentone, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday, July 23, 2018. Tammie was born on April 11, 1961, the daughter of James and Treva (LaVine) Bope. On May 25, 2002, she married Rodney Hughes. They were member of Community Life Center of Warsaw. She is survived by her loving husband Rodney; son, Matt (Samantha)...
Luke Perkins
Jul 19, 2018
Luke Allen Perkins, 22, passed away at 12:50 pm, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Chicago Cancer Treatment Center of America, after a courageous battle with cancer. Luke was born on April 7, 1996, the son of Tracy Koontz and Kevin Perkins. He is survived by his fiancé, Anahi Jacobo of Bremen; their daughter, Sophia Rey Perkins; mother, Tracy Koontz of...
James A. Birkey
Jul 14, 2018
James Allen Birkey, 64, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Jim was born on September 28, 1953, the son of Robert and Arlene (Aker) Birkey. On April 28, 1973, he married Julie Weiler. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Julie; their four children, Joni Birkey of Hamlet, Jennifer (Clint) Goble of...
D. Martha Hand
Jul 13, 2018
Martha Hand, 94, of Bremen, passed away at 8:55 am, Friday, July 13, 2018 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Martha was born on August 14, 1923, the daughter of Harold and Nellie (Taylor) Porter. Most of Martha’s life was spent in Bremen. She worked for Dr. Bowen, Burket and Stine. She was a secretary at the Bremen Middle School for...
Rick E. Leiter
Jul 6, 2018
Rickey E. Leiter, 70, of Bremen, passed away in his home on Friday, July 6, 2018. Rick was born on September 27, 1947 in Bremen, the son of the late Gerald E. Leiter and Geneva R. (Kiefer) Leiter/Oldfather. On October 21, 1967, he married Deborah Weiler. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Deb; two children,...
Billy "Bill" Fisher
Jul 4, 2018
Bill L. Fisher, 68, lifetime area farmer, was welcomed into his heavenly home on July 4, 2018 after a six year struggle and complications from Aplastic Anemia. He was born on February 25, 1950 in Bremen to Hershel and Pearl Lavern (Young) Fisher. Bill graduated from Triton High School, Bourbon, in 1968 and was active in FFA. He served in...
Misty Walter
Jun 30, 2018
Misty Dawn Walter, 30, of Bremen, passed away on June 30, 2018 in the University of Chicago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Misty was born on April 25, 1988 in Corydon, IN to Steve Kilburn and Lisa Leffler. On April 20, 2013, she married Jeremy Walter, who still survives, along with four children, Chloe Walter, Christian Stanley, Jordan...
Marvin Hummel, Jr
Jun 27, 2018
Marvin L. Hummel, Jr., 67, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka after an extended illness. Marvin was born on April 12, 1951 in Bremen, the son of the late Marvin, Sr. and Alvia (Troyer) Hummel. Marvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in...
Jay Miller
Jun 23, 2018
Jay William Miller, age 61, of Bremen, IN passed away at 7:37 am, Saturday, June 23, 2018 after a long illness. A carpenter and jack-of-all-trades, Jay enjoyed a good book, a bad joke, a hot cup of coffee, and time with friends and family. Jay was a talented musician and Jay's loved ones have fond memories of the strum of...
Michael Manges
Jun 16, 2018
Michael Eldon Manges, 67, of Bremen passed away peacefully at 3:24 pm, Saturday, June 16, 2018 surrounded by family. Mike was born on October 21, 1950 in Bremen, the son of the late Eldon D. and Betty J. (Keyser) Manges. On April 2, 1988, he married Renee Halum. He is survived by his loving wife, Renee; two children, Alyssa Renee...
Thelma Klotz
Jun 6, 2018
Thelma Eileen Klotz, 91, of Bremen, passed away at 11:50 pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth. Thelma was born on August 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Carl and Jessie (Watkins) Danner. On October 11, 1946, she married Roy D. Klotz. He passed away on December 13, 1998. She is survived by her children,...
Shirley A. Pomeroy
May 25, 2018
Shirley Ann Pomeroy, 84, of Bremen, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2018. Shirley was born on May 23, 1934 in Argos, the daughter of the late Merritt and Clara (Myers) Garner. On June 2, 1951, she married James Pomeroy. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Jim; two children, Doug...
Roger Weaver
May 22, 2018
Roger Allen Weaver, 71, of Bremen, passed away at 3:05 am, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Roger was born on August 27, 1946, the son of the late Oscar and Janet (Farrington) Weaver. On November 23, 1963, he married the former Gail Adams. She passed away on September 26, 2013. He is survived by four...
Dawn Kiel
May 21, 2018
Dawn A. Kiel, 66, of Bremen, passed away at 7:36 pm, Monday, May 21, 2016 in her home. Dawn was born on February 6, 1952 in Bremen to Glenn and Joan (Ames) Laudeman. Dawn worked as an inspector for Universal Bearings of Bremen. She is survived by her son, Alex (Cadi) Kiel of Brownsburg, IN and three grandchildren, Lily, Yael...
Robert Schmidt
May 19, 2018
Robert "Bob" Allen Schmidt, of Nappanee, formerly of East Hampton, Connecticut, went to be with his heavenly father at 8:50 pm, Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. He was born to Herman and Eva Schmidt in Hartford, Connecticut on March 28, 1925. On February 20, 1954, he married Mildred Kapchensky. Bob was preceded in...
Margaret Middaugh
May 16, 2018
Margaret Middaugh, age 91, passed away May 16, 2018 at her home in Lafayette, Indiana. Margaret was born March 23, 1927 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late George and Edith (Rogers) Zook. On February 12, 1949 she married Chester “Chet” Middaugh in Elkhart, Indiana. Chet preceded her in death, passing away on June 8, 1980. Surviving are her children Betty...
