Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Rose Catherine "Cathy" Thornton
Sep 22, 2018
Rose Catherine Thornton, known as Cathy all of her life, 74 years of age, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 2:03 pm, Saturday, September 22, 2018 surrounded by her family in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth after a brief illness. Cathy was born on January 31, 1944, daughter of the late Oscar D....
Marian Ringle
Sep 10, 2018
Marian J. Ringle, 97, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:23 am, Monday, September 10, 2018 in Millers’ Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Marian was born on March 16, 1921 in St. Joseph Co. to the late Homer and Grace (Fredericks) Lehman. She is survived by grandson, Matthew Ringle of Bremen; daughter in law, Linda Ringle of Bremen, brother, Fred (Betty)...
James Ernsberger, Iii
Sep 8, 2018
James Russell Ernsberger, III, 52, of Bremen, passed away Saturday, Sept 8, 2018, after an accident during a 911 benefit ride in Kosciusko Co. He died doing what he loved and was soon going to be made a member of the Wild Sons, a motorcycle riding club. Jim was born on September 13, 1965, the son of James R. and...
Ronald Sherk
Sep 3, 2018
Ronald LaMar Sherk, 78, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, September 3, 2018. Ron was born on January 5, 1940 in Bremen, the son of the late Paul and Violet (McGowen) Sherk. On February 26, 1961, he married Sue Zehner. She passed away on November 11, 2016. Ron is survived by three children, Brenda (Carroll) Baker...
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,...
