Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Gearldine Wright
Aug 18, 2024
Gearldine “Geri” Wright passed away on August 18, 2024 at her home in Bremen, Indiana. She was 85 years old. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, she is profoundly missed. Gearldine was born on January 11, 1939 to Hiram and Kansa Noble in their home outside of Jackson, Kentucky. She was the second of ten children,...
Martha B. Williams
Aug 18, 2024
Martha Belle Williams, 83, of Bremen passed away at 9:42 am, Sunday, August 18, 2024. Martha was born on December 20, 1940 in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Lindsey and Olean (Nicholson) Shanklin. Martha is survived by her daughter Lisa Williams and son David Williams, both of Bremen, one granddaughter Abigail (Joey) Martin and one great granddaughter Sophie Boley. ...
Marjorie I. Schutz
Aug 14, 2024
Marjorie I. Schutz, 94, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 7:22 am, August 14, 2024. She was born September 6, 1929 to Eldred and Leora (Hunt) Name in Mishawaka. Marjorie married John W. Schutz June 22, 1948 in St. Dominic Church in Bremen, Indiana. Marjorie was an avid Notre Dame fan. She enjoyed arts and craft, floral arranging and...
Gary L Pugh
Aug 1, 2024
Gary Pugh – Husband, Father, King of Sarcasm
Gary Leon Pugh, 85, died at 9:54 am on August 1, 2024. He died peacefully and prior to his death was surrounded by his loving wife Cece, four children and grandchildren. Gary Leon Pugh was born in Kewanna, Indiana to Cordelia and Wendell Pugh. Cordelia and Wendell had 3...
Virginia K. Henke
Jul 27, 2024
Virginia “Ginny” Kay (Hensler) Henke (84) of Bremen, IN passed away on July 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Virginia was born on Oct. 16, 1939, at Epworth Hospital in South Bend. The daughter of Howard Melvin Hensler and Ruth Elnora (Klein) Hensler. On August 20, 1961, she married R.T. (Ronald Thomas) Henke. She is survived by...
Karen L. Baker
Jul 23, 2024
Karen Lou Baker, 81, was born October 3, 1942 in Bremen, to Ernest and Mildred (Yockey) Davis. Karen was the oldest of three sisters. Marilyn, from Plymouth, preceded her in death, and the baby, Lanetia Christner, lives in Warsaw. Her sister/cousin, Joyce (Jim) Reed, lived just next door. Growing up on a dairy farm, she helped her parents with...
Mary J. Clark
Jul 21, 2024
Mary Jayne Clark, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born February 15, 1939, and married Gerald Lee Clark, Sr. on March 26, 1958. Gerald preceded her in death on June 14, 2008. Mary is survived by son, Gerald Lee (Lisbeth) Clark, Jr. of Goshen, and daughter, Shelley (Ken) Glick of Bremen, 3 grandchildren...
Ursula Luttman
Jul 10, 2024
Ursula Luttman left us suddenly on Wednesday morning, July 10th. Mom, "GeeMa", Urs and the dozens of pet names her beloved husband, Mike, was a force to be reckoned with. She was blunt, funny, loved to gossip, German to her core, but most of all, she was loyal, kind and generous to those she let into her circle. She...
Patsy M. Schlemmer
Jul 10, 2024
Patsy Mae Schlemmer, 91, of Bremen passed away peacefully at 7:49 am, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Patsy was born on May 11, 1933 in North Liberty to the late Chester and Helen (Phillips) Johnson. She is survived by three children: Cindy (Dave) Leavell of Plymouth, Pam Gouker of Plymouth and Betsy Paul of Houston, TX; four grandchildren: Chad (Megan)...
Dixie L. Sheetz
Jul 7, 2024
Dixie Lee Pittman Sheetz was born December 9, 1947, in Bremen, Indiana. She was blessed to be the daughter of Evart and Marie Johnson Pittman of Bremen. She loved growing up on the farm with her brother Doyle. Dixie graduated from Bremen HS and was proud to be a member of the Class of 66. She enjoyed marching band,...
Patrick E. Stillson
Jul 4, 2024
Patrick Eugene Stillson, 74, of Bremen, passed away in his home on July 4, 2024. Pat was born on April 13, 1950 in Bremen to the late Arnold and Marjorie Stillson. On July 3, 1971, he married Beverly Tepool. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Beverly Sue; two children, Andrew (Shawn) Stillson of Wakarusa and...
Ida Jean Lashbrook
Jul 4, 2024
Ida Jean Lashbrook, 96, of Bremen passed away peacefully at 1:05 pm, Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Waterford Crossing of Goshen. Jean was born on June 10, 1928 in Brownstown, IN to the late Ralph and Cecile (Bender) Denny. On March 4, 1949, she married Herbert A. Lashbrook. He passed away in October of 1968. Jean is survived by...
Alfonso L. Troche
Jun 29, 2024
Alfonso Luis Troche, 97 of Bremen died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 11, 1927 in Castaner, Puerto Rico to Felipe Quintana (father) and Rafaela Troche (mother), both deceased. Alfonso is also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Fern Irene (Kring), daughter Julie, and 1 granddaughter, his...
Joan M. Bronson
Jun 27, 2024
Joan Marie Bronson nee Enders, 94, of Lake St. Louis, MO passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1929, to the late Welcome and Dorothy (Schwenk) Enders Joan is survived by her daughters, Janet Marie Bennett of Phoenix, AZ, and Diane (Garry) Alcorn of Lake St. Louis, MO; step-son, Dave (Susie) Bronson of...
Laura A. Ruff
Jun 17, 2024
Laura Ann Ruff, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 4:42 am, Monday June 17, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care – Raclin House. Laura was born in South Bend, on December 5, 1948 to the late Thomas and Emily (Young) Whalen. On October 17, 1981 she married Terry Ruff, who proceeded her in death on November 9, 2015....
Dennis C. Thornton
Jun 12, 2024
Dennis Clark Thornton, 83, of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Dennis was born on April 29, 1941 in Bremen to the late Clark and Edith (Brown) Thornton. On July 20, 1962, he married Rose “Cathy” Allen. She passed away on September 22, 2018. Dennis is survived by three daughters: Lee Ann...
Georgeann Schnurr
Jun 8, 2024
Georgeann (Shanley) Schnurr, of Fort Wayne and later of Bremen, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Grace Village at the age of 94. Born on December 27, 1929, in Kewanna, IN to George and Anna Shanley, Georgeann's legacy is woven with threads of love and dedication. She graduated from Central Catholic High...
Ricky L. Hardy
Jun 5, 2024
Ricky L. “Rick” Hardy, 77, formerly of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at his home. Rick was born in Bremen on March 14, 1947 to the late Leland Cecil Hardy and Marjorie (Geyer) Hardy. On April 30, 1971, he married Cherryl L. (Bussanmas) Hardy, who preceded him in death on January 1, 2007. He is survived by...
Jeffrey M. Lizzi
May 31, 2024
Jeffrey Michael Lizzi, 64, of Bremen, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Jeff was born on June 30, 1959 in South Bend. He was a devoted family man, family meant everything to him. He was known for his sense of humor and kindness. He was an avid collector of petroleum/oil memorabilia and toy tractors,...
Jeanette P. Johnson
May 20, 2024
Jeanette Pearl Johnson, 101, of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord at 12:45 pm, Monday, May 20, 2024 in Creekside Village Senior Care. Jeanette was born on July 30, 1922 in Wolcott, IN, the daughter of the late Andrew and Clara (Stoller) Winger. She married David O. Johnson. She met Dave at an open-air skating rink in Mishawaka...
