Bremen, IN. Obituaries

Jan 12, 2019

Steve Allen Kuntz, 62, of Bremen, passed away at 7:45 pm, Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Signature Health Care of Bremen.  Steve was born on April 14, 1956, the son of Elmer and Anna (Simon) Kuntz. He is survived by five siblings, Harriet Fisher of Berne, IN, Martha Whitsel of Bremen, Becky Cordell of Bremen, Stanley Kuntz of Bremen...

Jan 6, 2019

Gladys Jones, 93, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 2:30 am, Sunday, January 06, 2019 in Community Hospital of Bremen.  Gladys was born on January 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Livy Galyon.

She is survived by three sons, Thomas (Danna) Jones of South Bend, Mike Jones of Bremen, and Ted Jones of Bremen,...

Dec 29, 2018

Phoebe Gay Peters Schwemin, 85, of Asheboro, NC, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2019, at Carillon Assisted Living of Asheboro, with Rev. Tommy Brown officiating. A burial will be held in Bremen Cemetery, Bremen, IN. Born August 31, 1933 in Taylorsville, IL, Mrs....

Dec 25, 2018

Wayne A. Manges , 96, passed away on December 25, 2018 at 2:07 pm, in Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Wayne was born on August 16, 1922 in Bremen on the family rental farm west of town, to the late Dillman and Minna (Schutz) Manges, who were very best parents in the world. He worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and...

Dec 24, 2018

David A. Swart, 62, an honorable, valued, faithful, husband, father, grandfather, and friend was unable to find light in his final days. He will provide us with G ood O rderly D irection and send as much love as he gave us on earth from Heaven above. David was born on April 6,...

Dec 21, 2018

Donna Jean Marks, 68, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, December 21, 2018.  Donna was born on June 4, 1950 in Mishawaka to Harry and Isabelle (Frye) Beechler.  She is survived by two children; Brian Marks of Bremen and Shelly (James) Gerschoffer of South Bend; two grandchildren, Brittney (Sara) Daugherty of Louisville, KY and Bethany...

Dec 11, 2018

Barbara Siefer, 87, of Bremen passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. In the face of her illness, she never lost her humor, wry smile, and her joy in being surrounded by her loving and devoted husband, her children and their spouses, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barb was born on August 8,...

Dec 4, 2018

Armine Trent, 57, of Inwood, passed away at 8:14 pm, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in the Community Hospital of Bremen.  Armine was born on April 12, 1961 in Jackson, KY, the daughter of Clifton and Nannie Bell (Fugate) Campbell.  On February 25, 1978, she married Mark Trent. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark; two sons, Mark (Charity)...

Nov 25, 2018

Veronica was one of twelve children (think cheaper by the dozen) and one of the youngest members of the Kunz Family.  She grew up in Chicago, IL surrounded by a loving, caring family.  All of her nieces and nephews were drawn to Veronica – also know as Aunt Via – as she and her husband Bill were often the...

Nov 7, 2018

Edith V. Rector, 90, of Bremen, passed away at 3:24 pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Edith was born on November 17, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Sarah (Mentzel) Zillmer. Edith was an area lifetime resident. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1945. She was a former employee of Bremen Bearings and...

Nov 5, 2018

Donald P. Ayrea, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away at 9:25 am, Monday, November 5, 2018 in the Hospice House of South Bend. Don was born on June 22, 1942, the son of the late Paul and Vera (Coats) Ayrea. He is survived by a son, Mark Ayrea of Mishawaka; four grandchildren, John Ayrea, Samantha (Erik) Boyer, Natalie Ayrea and Nicholas...

Nov 1, 2018

Jolene Marie Capes, 73, of Bremen, died at 7:30 am, Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Catherine Kasper Home. She was born in Bremen to Stuart M. and Blanche M. (Smith) Hummel on October 15, 1945. She married Stephen Richard Capes, Sr. on December 27th 1963. He passed away on June 8, 2007. She is survived by four children; Sherri and...

Oct 25, 2018

Mary E. Waite, 65, of South Bend, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at 8:28 am, Thursday, October 25, 2018 in the Hospice House of South Bend. Mary was born on May 4, 1953, the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (St. John) Hudzik. She is survived by a daughter, Antoinette (Quenton Ernsberger) Waite of South Bend...

Oct 23, 2018

Sue K. Perrot, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 2:10 pm, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Memorial Hospital with the presence of her family at her side.  Sue was born on the August 2, 1938, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Julia (Sauter) O’Connor.  On August 31, 1956, she married Eugene Perrot.  She is survived by her loving husband...

Oct 9, 2018

Barbara J. Jones, 61, of Bremen, passed away at 7:17 pm, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. Barb was born on September 27, 1957 in Bremen, the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian (Ewalt) Karwatka. On April 3, 1976, she married Ted Jones. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ted;...

Sep 28, 2018

Ricky Dean Lynch, 51, of Bremen, passed away at 8:35 pm, Friday, September 28, 2018 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  Ricky was born on October 5, 1966, the son of Donald and Virginia Lynch.  On July 31, 1993, he married Molly Sutton. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Molly; three daughters, Allyson (Bradley) Miller,...

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....

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)...

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...

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...