Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
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...
Dorothy Sahlhoff
May 19, 2024
Dorothy Ann Sahlhoff, 88, of Bremen, passed away at 6:20 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Raclin House Center for Hospice Care of Mishawaka. Dorothy was born on December 2, 1935 in South Bend to the late Leo and Esther (Schlundt) Sahlhoff. She is survived by five siblings: Marian Loucks, Jane Allen, Ellen (Lewis) Haug, Leo Sahlhoff, Jr and...
Nancy R. Higgins
Apr 30, 2024
Nancy Ruth Higgins, 97, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 8:48 pm at the Waters of Wakarusa. She was born April 22, 1927 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Albert Grubbs and Joy L. Curtis Grubbs Brown. She graduated from Shelburn High School in April 1945. The love of her life, Gerald Higgins,...
Jeanette E. Mattern
Apr 30, 2024
Jeanette (Jan) Mattern, 85, of Bremen, died peacefully at the We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth, Indiana, on April 30, 2024. She was born July 10, 1938 in Michigan to John and Willa Bell (Campbell) Skees, Sr., but later, her parents moved to Atwood, Indiana, where Jan grew up. She was employed for many years at United Telephone in...
Albert Cunningham
Apr 26, 2024
Albert E. Cunningham, 83, of Bremen passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Raclin House, Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. He was born December 18, 1940 in Mishawaka. Albert enjoyed his time as a delivery driver for PDH. Albert was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed boating and family cookouts at the Lake of the Woods. He...
Garland M. Carothers
Apr 24, 2024
Garland Maurice Carothers, 86, of Bremen passed away at 4:25 pm, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Garland was born on May 30, 1937 to the late Brightsel and Wilma (Hepler) Carothers. On October 6, 1957 he married Muriel Miller. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Shawn (Deb) Carothers of Arizona, and...
Luther L. Spencer
Apr 23, 2024
Luther Lee Spencer, 70, of Bremen, passed away at 4:59 am, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Luther was born on August 27, 1953 in Jackson, KY, the son of the late Ervine and Leona (Wright) Spencer. On May 6, 1972 in the United Missionary Church, he married Christina Laudeman. He is survived by...
Maxine M. Hochstetler
Apr 21, 2024
Maxine Marie Hochstetler, 90, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 am, Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Maxine was born on February 23, 1934 to the late John B. and Bertha (Robinson) Williams. On August 27, 1955, she married Harold “Red” Hochstetler. He passed away on February 2, 2019. She is survived by three children:...
Deloris Linderman
Apr 18, 2024
Deloris Linderman, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 1:39 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Miller Merry Manor of Walkerton. Deloris was born on October 2, 1934 in DeRidder, LA to Homer and Ila (Moses) Cooley. On January 10,1953, she married Orville Linderman. He passed away on March 22, 2012. She is survived by four daughters: Laura Linderman of...
Donald K. Mortimer
Apr 17, 2024
Donald Kaye Mortimer, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:37 pm, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Esther’s House-Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart. Don was born on May 13, 1941 in Elkhart. He is survived by daughter Debbie Gordy of Tennessee, Stepson David Newman and stepdaughter Tracy Newman, Niece, Jo-Ann (David) Paulson of Elkhart, Nephews Jeffrey Mortimer of Euclid,...
Donn Horein
Apr 16, 2024
Donn LaVern Horein, 81, passed away on April 16, 2024. He was born August 31, 1942 to the late John and Lou Horein. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry (and his wife, Kay), Tim and Tom, and survived by his brothers, Rex (Julie) and Dennis (Karen). Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Brenda. He is survived by...
Marcia A. Corl
Apr 7, 2024
Marcia Alice Corl, 88, of Syracuse, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 5:32 am, Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Majestic Care of Goshen. Marcia was born on November 7, 1935 in Bremen, to the late John and Inez (Flory) Edel. Marcia is survived by six children: Tim Corl of Syracuse, Tammy (John) Kratzer of Syracuse, Trudy (Dave) Pittman of...
Janice K. (Arndt) Rexstrew
Apr 4, 2024
Janice Kay (Arndt) Rexstrew, 74, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:35 am, Thursday, April 4, 2024 in The Waters of Wakarusa. Janice was born on July 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Calvin and Charlotte (Allen) Shumaker. She is survived by three sons: Robert (Emily) Arndt, Jr., Corey (Ivy) Arndt and Joseph (Marcie) Arndt, all of Bremen;...
