Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
William Spicher
Aug 25, 2018
William P. “Delby” Spicher, 63 of Bremen, passed away in his home at 9:40 am, Saturday, August 25, 2018. Delby was born on September 24, 1954 in South Bend to Nevil and Shirley (Sechrist) Spicher. He is survived by two children, Christopher Spicher of Syracuse and Penny Hunsberger of Plymouth and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother,...
Flora Bowser
Aug 24, 2018
Flora M. Bowser, 97, of Bremen, went to her heavenly home at 6:50 am, Friday, August 24, 2018 in Grace Village in Winona Lake. Flora was born on November 3, 1920 in Wakarusa, the daughter of the late Loyd and Magdalene (Flory) Weldy. On November 4, 1945 she married Wilbur Bowser. He passed away on September 18, 2003. She is...
Joann Hueni
Aug 22, 2018
Joann Lynn Hueni, 63, of Bremen, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in her home. Joann was born on January 15, 1955 in Elkhart to the union of Lowell “Buss” and Mary Ann (Yergler) Rassi. On January 3, 1977, she married Jon C. Hueni in Bremen. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Carolyn Jean Thomas
Aug 18, 2018
Carolyn Jean Thomas, 68, of Lapaz, passed away at 4:16 am, Saturday, August 18, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Jean was born on October 11, 1949 in Bremen, the daughter of Horace and Mary (Lillard) Lowe. On June 11, 1966, she married Larry Thomas. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Larry; son, Brad (Angie)...
M. Jane Ringle
Aug 12, 2018
Jane Ringle, 83, of Mishawaka, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 8:52 pm, Sunday, August 12, 2018 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Jane was born on May 28, 1935, the daughter of David and Violet (Hepler) Reese. On December 21, 1968, she married Robert O. Ringle. He passed away on February 25, 2000. She is survived by two sons,...
Kevin Perkins
Aug 12, 2018
Kevin Allen Perkins, 46, of Bremen, passed away in his home on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Kevin was born on December 18, 1971 in Warsaw to Roger Perkins and Cindy (Scott) Fisher. Kevin loved watching the Chicago Cubs and was an excellent woodworker. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Fisher of Bremen; father, Roger Perkins of Leesburg; granddaughter, Sophia...
Lawrence "Larry" Tosch
Aug 8, 2018
Lawrence Lester Tosch, 68 of Plymouth, passed away at 1:37 pm, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in his home. Larry was born on June 18, 1950 in Gary, IN to Elton and Lucille (Beckman) Tosch. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, where he served as a Medic. He was honorably discharged in 1972. Larry...
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...
