Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Garnet Rose Ray
Jun 7, 2016
Garnet Rose Ray, 75, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:08 am, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 surrounded by family. Rose was born on September 23, 1940 in Bremen, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Kuntz) Nick. On April 26, 1993, she married Jackie Dean Ray. He passed away on May 23, 2016. She is survived by six children;...
Martha Yeager
Jun 6, 2016
Martha Rose (Huff) Yeager, 88, of Bremen IN, passed away at 8:43 pm, Monday, June 6, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. She was born on September 10, 1927 in Bremen, to the late Earl and Hazel (Schlosser) Huff. She attended Manchester College and graduated from Bethel College majoring in Elementary Education. She retired in 1989 after 22 year...
Ronald Lee Thompson
Jun 3, 2016
Ronald Lee Thompson, 76, of Bremen, passed away at 1:55 am, Friday, June 3, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Ronald was born on January 22, 1940, the son of the late John and Ruth E. (White) Thompson. Ron was affectionately known as “Santa Claus” by many and enjoyed being Santa for family and friends. He was a...
Jackie D. Ray
May 23, 2016
Jackie Dean Ray, 76, of Plymouth, passed away at 4:36 am, Monday, May 23, 2016 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Jackie was born on May 5, 1940 in Orleans, IN, the son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Therman) Ray. On April 26, 1993 he married Garnet Rose Nick. She survives, along with their 12 children; Toni (Steve)...
William E. Helmlinger
May 19, 2016
William Edward Helmlinger, 95, Bremen, died in the Lord, Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Jan. 8, 1921, in Bremen, IN, to William and Laura Emma (Kiefer) Helmlinger. On January 30, 1946, he married Helen Louise Dobelstein at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bremen. He was a life-long resident of Bremen. After graduating from...
Gail F. Schlemmer
May 18, 2016
Gail Fern Schlemmer, 80, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:55 pm, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in her home. Gail was born on June 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Leroy and Mary (Rector) Felten. On June 13, 1954, she married John Schlemmer. He passed away on September 28, 2011. Gail is survived by two children, Michael Schlemmer...
V. Richard (Dick) Miller
May 18, 2016
V. Richard (Dick) Miller, 76, of Englewood, Florida went to heaven at 3:37 p.m. on May 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Wallace T. Miller and Enid Lillian Conklin Miller, the family moved to Warsaw, Indiana in 1947. Dick attended Warsaw schools, graduating in 1957. He received his under...
Kenneth Ray Hochstetler
May 7, 2016
Kenneth Ray Hochstetler, 39, of Bremen, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in his residence. Ken was born on January 13, 1977, the son of Melvin and Cheryl Hochstetler, Sr. He is survived by his parents, Melvin (Cheryl) Hochstetler of Bremen; daughter, Brooklynn Hochstetler of Bremen; and siblings, Mel Hochstetler, Jr and Abigail Perry, both of Bremen. He...
Helena Hand Bak
Apr 27, 2016
Helena Hand Bak, 91, of Bremen passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at home. She was born on April 29, 1924 to Clifton G. and Esther (King) Crouse in Queen Anne, Maryland. Helena graduated from Ridgely High School in Maryland and went on to pursue her Master’s in Education, attending Bridgewater College in Virginia, Drexel University in Philadelphia,...
Calvin A. Ralston, Jr.
Apr 23, 2016
Calvin A. Ralston, 88, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 23 at 3:20 pm. Calvin was born on May 3, 1927 in Redkey, IN. He graduated from Muncie High School in 1945, then joined the Army Air Corps. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he married Marilyn Sanderson on February 22, 1947. He lived...
Carl E. Smith
Apr 22, 2016
Carl Eugene Smith passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 22, 2016 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was 78. He was born to Flora and Henry Smith on February 17, 1938 in Bremen, IN. Both of his parents preceded him in death. Carl was a well-known and lifelong resident of Bremen. He was especially known for his...
Bonnie M. Pugh
Apr 20, 2016
Bonita “Bonnie” Marie Pugh, 71, of Bremen, passed away at 3:07 pm, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Bonnie was born on May 16, 1944, the daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Huffman) Griffin. On July 8, 1962, she married Frank Pugh. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Frank and their two children, Tim...
Noble R. Heyde
Apr 18, 2016
Noble Richard Heyde, 90, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:45 pm, Monday, April 18, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Noble was born on June 13, 1925, the son of the late Richard and Daisy (Senff) Heyde. He was a lifetime resident of Bremen. On June 7, 1947, he married Phyllis Coffel at St. Michael Catholic Church...
Marvin R. Schrock
Apr 16, 2016
Marvin R. Schrock, 81, of Bremen, passed away at 9:00 am, Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Marvin was born on December 30, 1934, the son of the late Ruben and Anna (Yoder) Schrock. On October 24, 1964, he married Willodene “Billie’ Keifer. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Billie; three children,...
Carolyn L. Dill
Apr 13, 2016
Carolyn Lucille Dill, 57, of Bremen, passed as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Carolyn was born on March 12, 1959, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Doris M. (Foudy) Hall. On March 10, 1979, she married Wayne Dill. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Wayne; two sons,...
Keith W. Pittman
Apr 8, 2016
Keith Wayne Pittman, 67, of Bremen, passed away at 7:00 am, Friday, April 8, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Keith was born on September 1, 1948 in Bremen, the son of the late Charles W. and Paulene (Kamp) Pittman. On November 1, 1968, he married Barbara Balmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years,...
Jack E. Borsodi
Apr 5, 2016
Jack E. Borsodi, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 11:37 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Jack was born on November 13, 1935, the son of the late Nicholas and Irene (Kovach) Borsodi. On June 6, 1958, he married Patricia Lula. She passed away on February 9, 2014. He is survived by four...
Paulene M. Pittman
Apr 3, 2016
Paulene Marie Pittman, 88, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:20 pm, Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Paulene was born on November 23, 1927, the daughter of Robert and Nora (Enders) Kamp. On December 31, 1947, she married Charles W. Pittman. He passed on February 2, 1997. She is survived by two children, Keith...
Evelyn R Bellman
Mar 29, 2016
Evelyn Ruth Bellman, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 5:56 pm, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Hospice House of South Bend. Evelyn was born on August 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Wengard) Bollman. On August 13, 1945, she married Clarence Bellman. He passed away on October 10, 1993. She is survived by four children,...
Dorothy L. Crosby
Mar 27, 2016
Dorothy L. Crosby, 100, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6:00 am, Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Dorothy was born on December 18, 1915 in Bremen to Edward and Goldie (Abbiehl) Aker. She is survived by two children, Larry (Betty) Hirstein of Nappanee and Sheryl (James) Rock of Springfield, MO; two step children, Donald (Linda)...
