Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Kathleen Marie Reierson-Reaker
Dec 28, 2015
Kathleen Marie Reierson-Reaker, 56, of Bremen passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at home. She was born to John Ready and Patricia (Woltman) Barnhart on September 18, 1959 in South Bend. On December 13, 2014, she married Ronnie Reaker. Kathleen will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, and also for her strong faith. She is survived...
Dale F. Pittman
Dec 26, 2015
Dale F. Pittman, 78, of Bremen, passed away at 9:05 pm, Saturday, December 26, 2015 in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on October 16, 1937, the son of the late Roscoe and Catherine (Daley) Pittman. On March 2, 1968, he married Sally Swartzlander. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sally; four children,...
Lawrence E. Schutz
Dec 25, 2015
Lawrence E. Schutz, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 6:00 am, Friday, December 25, 2015 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lawrence was born on August 25, 1931, the son of the late John and Florence (Zeiger) Schutz. On May 24, 1952, he married Joan Wise. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; four sons, Patrick (Sharon) Schutz...
Jack Keith Shumaker
Dec 23, 2015
Jack Keith Shumaker, 65, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in his home. Jack was born on September 13, 1950, the son of the late Calvin J. and Charlotte (Allen) Shumaker. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cynthia Shumaker of Bremen; three daughters, Jennifer (Russ) Yeo of Bourbon, Jacinda (Justin) Cunningham of Eustis,...
Josephine E. Fraschetti
Dec 1, 2015
Josephine Ellen (Holderman) Fraschetti, 72, of LaPaz, passed away at 6:39 pm, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Signature Healthcare of Bremen, with her family at her side. Josephine was born on January 14, 1943, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Schroeder) Holderman, and lived in the area all her life. On August 13, 1977, she married Charles Fraschetti, he...
Marvin E. Enders
Nov 30, 2015
Marvin Earl Enders, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 12:30 am, Monday, November 30, 2015 in his home. Marvin was born on March 26, 1918, the son of the late Clayton and Lulu (Demler) Enders. He is survived by a daughter, Mary (Calvin) Carlin of Pierceton, IN; three grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He is...
Marcia A. Osterbur
Nov 28, 2015
Marcia Ann Osterbur, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 6:14 am, Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marcia was born on July 10, 1935, the daughter of Richard and Veloice (Mitchell) Whitsel. On September 21, 1963, she married Clarence Osterbur. He passed away on October 22, 1983. Marcia is survived by two sons, Michael (Aida)...
Robert E. Lant
Nov 28, 2015
It is with great fondness, reverence, and admiration that we celebrate the life of Robert E. Lant. Robert passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, November 28, 2015, from injuries he sustained in a car accident earlier that day, just south of Plymouth, Indiana. Bob, as he was known to most, was 67 years of age. He was...
Kurt M. Hesch
Nov 25, 2015
Kurt Hesch, 58, of Bourbon, passed away at 8:40 am, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 with his wife by his side. Kurt was born on January 10, 1957, the son of the late Donald and Mary Lou (Arch) Hesch. On March 7, 2005, he married Colleen Setterberg. He is survived by wife, Colleen of Bourbon, five children, Adam (Brittany) Hesch...
Terry L. Ruff
Nov 9, 2015
Terry Lee Ruff, 70, of Nappanee, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Terry was born on November 8, 1945, the son of the late Harold and Margaret “Fern” (Losee) Ruff. On October 17, 1981, he married Laura Whalen in Osceola. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Laura and several nieces...
Cleo B. Griggs
Nov 9, 2015
Cleo Bell Griggs, 89, of Bremen passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 9, 2015. Cleo was born in Mishawaka on December 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mina (Coil) King. She is survived by four sons, Wayne (Carolyn) Dill of Bremen, Larry (Clair) Dill of Elkton, KY, Terry Dill of Lakeville and Robert...
Forrest A. Laudeman
Nov 9, 2015
Forrest Arling “Butch” Laudeman, 84, of Bremen, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 in Community Hospital of Bremen surrounded by family. Forrest was born on August 4, 1931 in Bremen, the son of the late Arling and Selma (Yenna) Laudeman. He is survived by four children, Debra (Ray) Lester of Bremen, Christina (Luther) Spencer of Bremen, Vicki (Ed)...
Caroline L. Elliott
Nov 2, 2015
Caroline L. Elliott, 89, of Westmoreland, TN, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:45 am, Monday, November 2, 2015 in Portland, TN. Caroline was born on February 12, 1926, the daughter of the late August and Johanna (Wellhauser) Hausser. She is survived by two sons, Larry (Deb) Penrose of Bremen and Terry Penrose of Westmoreland, TN; five grandchildren, Bryan...
Frank Lakner
Oct 30, 2015
Frank Lakner, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 pm, Friday, October 30, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Frank was born on January 15, 1933, the son of the late Matthew and Mary (Horvath) Lakner. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, he married Janet DeSmet. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Perry Snyder
Oct 28, 2015
Perry M. Snyder, 90, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:50 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Signature Health Care of Bremen. Perry was born on March 6, 1925, the son of Irvin and Edna (Tindall) Snyder. On November 2, 1957, he married Betty McGee in LaPorte, IN. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; one Daughter, Susan...
Orville "Jay" O. Kling, Jr.
Oct 26, 2015
Orville “Jay” Omer Kling, Jr., 68, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 am, Monday, October 26, 2015 in his home. Jay was born on January 7, 1947, the son of Orville “Bud” and Verda (Jarrell) Kling. On February 18, 1967, he married Julie Miller in Nappanee. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Julie; two...
Patrick T. O'Brien
Oct 13, 2015
Patrick Thomas O’Brien, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 6:53 pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in his home. Patrick was born in Munich Germany on May 30, 1947, the son of the late Thomas H. and Paulette S. O’Brien. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia O’Brien of Bremen; two children, Megan O’Brien and Patrick T. (Jessica) O’Brien, Jr.,...
Kay E. Rans
Oct 9, 2015
Kay Ellen Rans, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 1:27 am, Friday, October 9, 205 in Marion General Hospital, Marion, IN. Kay was born on September 9, 1936, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Shaffer) Svidensky. On April 21, 1956, in Philadelphia, she married Francis Rans. She is survived by her loving husband, Francis; four children, Cathy...
James A. Clindaniel
Oct 8, 2015
James A. Clindaniel, 86, of Bremen, passed away at 6:55 pm, Thursday, October 8, 2015 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Bremen, the son of the late Clayton O. and Fern (Cline) Clindaniel. On December 16, 1978, he married Aileen J. Patrick. James was a third generation mint grower, and was...
James L. Rodgers
Oct 4, 2015
James LaVerne Rodgers, 76, of Bremen, passed away in his home at 10:33 pm, Sunday, October 4, 2015. Jim was born on November 2, 1938 in Sharon, PA, the son of LaVerne and Mary O. (Thompson) Rodgers. On April 22, 1961, he married Diane Akin. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; two children, Christine L. Rodgers and...
