Bremen, IN. Obituaries

Nov 23, 2024

Rosella Hess, of Bremen, passed away on November 23, 2024. Rose was  born on February 10, 1927 to the late Ernest and Jenny (Bastel) Affeld. Surviving her are her son Robert Hess (Marcia) and daughter Cynthia Hess. She was the loving grandmother to four grandsons: Jeff and Bryan Hess, Casey and Cody Luth, one great granddaughter Callin Luth and...

Nov 21, 2024

Gloria Mae Volquardsen Smith Kiefer, 88, of Bremen, was taken to Heaven on November 21, 2024 at her home.  Gloria was born on August 10, 1936 in White River, SD to Martin Carl Volquardsen and Myrtle Florence Davenport. Her parents brought her to Bremen when she was six months old, where she resided for the rest of her lifetime.  ...

Nov 20, 2024

Crist Edward “Ed” Helmuth, Jr., 84, of Bremen, passed away at 11:15 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  Ed was born on November 1, 1940 in Elkhart Co. to the late Crist E., Sr. and Wilma (Yoder) Helmuth.  On September 3, 1971, he married Connie Faurote. Ed is survived by his loving wife of...

Nov 15, 2024

Helen Marie Woodward, 95, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at 7:15 pm, Friday, November 15, 2024 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth.  Helen was born on May 4, 1929 in Mishawaka to the late Jules and Florine (Bethyne) Boembeke.  On January 22, 1949, she married Glenn Woodward.  He passed away on September 5, 2020. Helen is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2024

Jack Duane Hartzog, son of Naaman Hartzog and Vivian Wilson, passed away in northern Indiana on November 12, 2024, just two days short of his 90th birthday.  Jack was born in Lima, Ohio in 1934, grew up in Lima, and graduated from Lima South High School in 1952.  Shortly after graduation, Jack joined the Marine Corps and served as...

Oct 31, 2024

Jesus Contreras, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 9:50 am, Thursday, October 31, 2024. After several years of declining health, he died peacefully with his beloved son Pablo Contreras by his side. Jesus was born in Jalisco, Mexico on February 19, 1944, to his mother and father Juanita Vasquez and Tirso Contreras. Being the oldest son, he took on...

Oct 19, 2024

Jeannine E. Lane, 91, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at 1:35 pm, Saturday, October 19, 2024 in St. Paul’s Retirement Community.  Jeannine was born on November 1, 1932 in Richmond, VT to Armand and Yvonne (LaPointe) Lefebvre.  On June 26, 1954, she married Robert W. Lane.  He passed away on June 22, 2008. She is survived by a...

Oct 18, 2024

Donald L. Bradford, 70, of Bremen passed away in his home peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024.  Don was born on March 31, 1954 in Bremen to Harold and Alice (Sanford) Bradford.

He is survived by a sister, Rae Rolston and a nephew, Ryan Bradford. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Cathy Bradford....

Oct 12, 2024

Goldie C. Clark, 96, of Bremen passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  She was born on June 4, 1928 in Coeburn, VA to the late William and Ella Mae Collins.

Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Oct 10, 2024

Timothy S. Hendricks, 60, of Bremen, passed away at 7:12 pm, Thursday October 10, 2024 in his home. Timothy was born on November 11, 1963 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Richard and Helen (Graham) Hendricks. Timothy is survived by his brothers: Richard (Teresa) Hendricks, Brett Hendricks and Van (Lisa) Hendricks. Timothy is also survived by five nephews:...

Oct 8, 2024

Lee C. Dalton, 77, of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6:27 am, Tuesday, October 8, 2024.  Lee was born on November 9, 1946 in Rutledge, TN to the late George and Trula (Lakins) Dalton.  On August 3, 1968, he married Deborah Schweisberger, she passed away in 1996. Lee is survived by two children: Lesa (Gary) Paul...

Oct 6, 2024

Carol Jean Seegers, 86, of Elkhart, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 8:50 am, Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Brickyard Nursing Home of Elkhart. Carol was born on March 23, 1938 in Des Plains, IL to the late Arthur and Mildred (Junge) Hagen.  On September 2, 1959, she married Paul Seegers. Carol is survived by one son, Warren (Penny)...

Oct 2, 2024

Barbara Jo Cox, 54, of Bremen, passed away at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Memorial Hospital.  Barbara was born on June 16, 1970 to William H. Sr and Zatha E. (Nick) Cox. She is survived by three children: Corey (Alexandra Aldrich) Barnett, Jasime Perry and Abigail (Jeremy Gamble) Perry; six grandchildren: Serenity, Theia, Landyn, Liam, Theodore and...

Sep 25, 2024

Margo Josie Hardy, 52, formerly of Bremen, passed away in her home September 25, 2024. Margo was born in Bremen on December 6, 1972 to the late Ricky ‘Rick’ Hardy and Cherryl L. (Bussanmas) Hardy. She is survived by her four children: Breann (Austin) Langdon, Tyler Felten, Bailey (Caleb) Walter, and Aydan Aukerman; her sister, Traci (Jay) Stoneburner; and...

Sep 24, 2024

B. Patrick Monhaut, age 85, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Carmel, Indiana. Pat was born on April 12, 1939, the son of Harry and Margaret (Dundon) Monhaut. Pat was a resident of Bremen for eighty years.  After graduating from Madison High School, Pat worked on the family farm. He...

Sep 22, 2024

Waddell -Verlyn Grace Reinhardt, 71, went into her loving Saviors' arms on September 22, 2024. She leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Vernon "Bud" Reinhardt, Her Brother Don (Carolyn)Tyson, and sisters Barb (James) Demis, Sharon (Jerrold) Layman, and Mary (Steve) Hofstetter.  Her legacy continues with her sons Steve (Barb) Reinhardt, and Kirby (Melissa) Reinhardt. Her 7 Grandchildren; Mathew...

Sep 20, 2024

Douglas Victor Rice, 74, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:30 am, Friday September 20, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. Douglas was born on August 31, 1950 in South Bend to the late Victor and Verena Rice. Douglas attended Lakeville High School. In 1991, Douglas married Pamela Edison. Douglas owned his own business Risco.  He loved...

Aug 30, 2024

Marjorie Jean Rupert, 89, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:05 am, Friday, August 30, 2024 in her home.  Marge was born on January 10, 1935 in Atherton, IN to the late Ivan and Nellie (Kravets) Sills.  On January 31, 1953, she married Paul Rupert in South Bend. Marge worked at Bendix after high school.   She and her husband...

Aug 20, 2024

Phyllis Arlene Shoup, 83, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away at the We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth, Indiana on August 20, 2024. She was born on April 5,1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clayton and Mary Shoup. Phyllis attended Merrillville High School in Merrillville, Indiana, graduating in 1959. She later moved to Lake of the Woods in Bremen,...

Aug 18, 2024

Eric Luke Schied 41, of Bremen passed away at 5:10 pm, Sunday August 18, 2024. Eric was born on September 10, 1982 in Chicago, IL to Mark and Barbara (Thanos) Schied.  Eric is survived by his parents, three sons; Jeremiah Schied, Logan Schied, Rowan Schied, one daughter, Lilly Schied and his life long partner and fiancé, Crystal Fox. Visitation...