Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Jonathan Junior Laidig
Jan 28, 2015
Jonathan Junior Laidig died peacefully on Marco Island, FL on January 28, 2015 of 87. Jon was born and raised on a livestock and peppermint farm in Mishawaka, IN, the oldest of five children born to John and Audrey (Berkey) Laidig. He attended Madison School, graduating in 1945, and then went on to earn a BA in Agricultural Economics...
Beatrice "Bea" Ruch
Jan 27, 2015
Beatrice “Bea” Ruch, 84, of Milford passed away January 27, 2015 at IU Health in Goshen, IN. She was born August 26, 1930 in DeMotte, IN to Theodore and Clara Esther (Feldman) Punter. On June 17, 1949, Bea married Russell Ruch. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1997. Bea moved to Milford in 1949 and made this...
Carolyn Suttor
Jan 25, 2015
Carolyn L Suttor, 86, of Bremen went to be with her savior on January 25, 2015. Carolyn was born near Bremen on August 9, 1928 to Elias and Mary “Mae” Schumacher. Carolyn studied at Purdue University for two years. She was gifted at cooking, baking, sewing, and gardening, and loved to entertain. Her sweet disposition stayed with her until...
Rosemary Jones
Jan 23, 2015
Rosemary Ellen Jones, 84, of Bremen passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Bremen on November 5, 1930 to Elmer and Hattie Schneider. Rosemary attended Bremen High School and went on to marry William C. Jones on August 24, 1948 in their hometown. She worked hard as a homemaker until...
Harold Schmucker
Jan 22, 2015
Harold Schmucker, 78, of Etna Green passed away January 22, 2015 at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, IN. He was born August 9, 1936 in Marshall County to Chancy and Thelma (Ogle) Schmucker. Harold married Karen Brock on June 14, 1957; she survives. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Schmucker was a cabinet maker for Coppes...
Michael A. Tethrake
Jan 21, 2015
Michael A. Tethrake, 57, of Milford passed away January 21, 2015 at Warsaw Meadows, Warsaw, IN. He was born January 8, 1958 in Goshen, Indiana to Merle A. and Norma L. (Rhoades) Tethrake. Michael married Mary “Liz” DeRidder; she survives. Michael was a lifetime Milford resident and a Wawasee High School graduate in 1976. He was caregiver to his...
Enrique Aguayo
Jan 20, 2015
Enrique Aguayo, 80, of Bremen passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 3, 1934 in San Gaspar de los Reyes, Jalisco, Mexico, to Pablo and Josefa Aguayo. In August of 1957, Enrique married Ofelia Ramirez. He was a very hard worker and was a faithful member of St. Dominic...
Jn Feldman
Jan 15, 2015
JN W. Feldman, 74, of Bremen entered into his eternal life on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born on December 7, 1940 in Nappanee to Willard and Aldean (Laidig) Feldman. JN graduated from Bremen High School in 1958 and went on to honorably serve his country in the US Army. On New Year’s...
Marjorie Roeder
Jan 13, 2015
Marjorie C. Roeder, 91, of Bremen passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on April 4, 1923 in Bremen to Charles R. and Ruby D. (Kimble) Guard. Marjorie married Lloyd D. Roeder in 1941; he passed away in 1989. In addition to raising her family, Marjorie worked for SKF Bearing in...
Steven Michael Russell
Jan 12, 2015
Steven Michael Russell, 57, of Bremen, formerly of Peru, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at home. He was born on October 6, 1957 to Robert C. and Florence A. (DeHaven) Russell. Steven graduated from Peru High School in 1976. Steven is survived by his brother, Dave (Emily) Russell, and two nieces, Abbi (Matt) Smith-Over and Amy (Sergio) Lopez,...
Sandra Kay Allen
Jan 10, 2015
Sandra Kay Allen, 71, of Morris, Illinois, formally of Bremen, Indiana, and Yellow Creek Lake Church of God Camp Ground went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Morris Community Hospital with her family by her side. She was born August 1, 1943 to Roy and Ivadell (Pletcher)Muffley at St Joseph’s Hospital...
Oscar L. Weaver
Jan 2, 2015
Oscar L. Weaver, 90, of Bremen passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born on September 15, 1924 to Joseph and Jennie (Warren) Weaver in Nappanee. Oscar married Janet Y. Farrington on June 13, 1942. Oscar honorably served his country in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Herrmann DD532. He...
Eva J. Mcclintic
Jan 1, 2015
Eva J. McClintic, 86, of Milford, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 I.U. Goshen Hospital. She was born September 5, 1928 in Lafayette to Russell and Hazel (Miller) Wineland. She married Bruce D. McClintic on April 26, 1947; he survives. Eva has lived most of her life in the area and worked for Dana Corporation for 21 years and...
Arneal C. Gunter
Dec 30, 2014
Arneal C. Gunter, 96, of Leesburg went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Mason Healthcare in Warsaw. She was born July 18, 1918 in Milford to Pardee and Grace (Ringgenberg) Warstler. On July 18, 1936 she married Edward “Ted” Gunter who preceded her in death on November 27, 2009. Arneal was a loving wife, mother,...
John Windham
Dec 28, 2014
John Milton Windham, age 78, of Bremen passed away at his home on Sunday December 28, 2014 as the result of natural causes. He was born in Bellwood, AL April 25, 1936, the son of John T. and Mary Alice (King) Windham. On June 25, 1955 he married Barbara Jean Annis; she was his beloved bride for nearly 60...
Mary E Durlin
Dec 26, 2014
Mary E. Durlin, age 62, of Bremen, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. She was born December 19, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Clarence Charles and Juanita May (Stephens) Krueger. February 20, 1971, Mary married David L. Durlin and he survives. Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed being a grandmother. She is survived by her husband; David L....
Hester Landis
Dec 23, 2014
Hester G. Landis, 96, of Indianapolis, formerly of Bremen met her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Westside Health Care. She was born on June 20, 1918 in Howesville, Indiana. Hester married Chester Landis December 20, 1941; he preceded her in death October 2, 2007. Hester was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bremen...
Shirley A. Smith
Dec 20, 2014
Shirley A. Smith, age 79, of Bremen, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home. She was born December 29, 1934 in Bremen to Carl and Thelma (BonDurant) Schweisberger. September 6, 1953 Shirley married John D. Smith. They were fortunate to have 61 happy years together. Shirley graduated from Bremen High School in 1953. She was a homemaker...
Desi Anne Kathryn Jones
Dec 18, 2014
Desi Anne Kathryn Jones, 15, of Bremen passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. She was born on September 28, 1999 to Robb and Amy (Koontz) Jones in Bremen. Desi was a freshman at Bremen High School; she participated in band, cross country, track and Art Club. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Desi also participated in...
Viola M. Schini
Dec 18, 2014
Viola Martha Schini, 100, formerly of Bremen, received her Christmas prayer of going home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 18, 2014. She had spent the last six years as a resident of Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa, in assisted living and the nursing facility. We, the family wish to thank Miller's for their love and compassion to...
