Bremen, IN. Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Donna Sue Roberson, 63, of Bremen (Farmland) passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 19, 2025. She retired from Universal Bearings in 2021 after 21 years of holding multiple positions. In those 21 years she worked hard to support her family and made lifelong friendships that she cherished. She was the definition of love, kindness and selflessness. She was the epitome...

Jan 18, 2025

Jo E. Laidig, 90, from Mishawaka peacefully passed away on the early morning of January 18, 2025. On a cold and snowy evening, Jo Eileen Sherland entered this world.  She was born at home in Bremen, IN to Lester Alonzo & Marjorie Bernice (Wynn) Sherland on January 3, 1935.  As a young girl, Jo lost her birth father, and...

Jan 16, 2025

Marjorie E. Holderman, 80, of Lapaz, went to be with the Lord at 4:50 am, Thursday, January 16, 2025 in The Waters of Wakarusa.  Marge was born on May 26, 1944 in Plymouth to the late Harley and Erma (Reaker) Carpenter.  On September 26, 1959, she married Louis N. Holderman.  He passed away on September 1, 2002. Marge is...

Jan 16, 2025

Eloise “Elly” J. Brenneman, 93, of Elkhart, passed away at 8:42 am, Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Elkhart Co. Hospice House.  Elly was born on June 16, 1931 in Bremen to the late Glenn and Flossie (Berger) Balsley.  She is survived by two children: Beth (Edward) Kovatch of Mishawaka and Brenda (Paul) Fizer of Elkhart; son in law: Mark...

Jan 15, 2025

Nancy Y. Kaiser, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning January 15th with her two daughters by her side at Hospice House in Mishawaka. Nancy was born on November 14, 1937 in Hodgensville, KY to the late Woodrow Thompson and Katherine Morley with a surviving brother John Thompson. She was preceded in death by her half bother Ferron Thompson....

Jan 7, 2025

Diana L. Rodgers, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 7:15 pm, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Daniel Akin and Cecelia Akin. Diana is proceeded in death by her husband James Rodgers.  Diana is survived by her son James Rodgers, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Per her...

Jan 4, 2025

Julius David Cheney, 77, of Osceola, passed away at 8:45 pm, Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Signature Health Care of Bremen.  Julius was born on September 9, 1947 in Niles, MI to the late LD Cheney and Lucile (Puthoff) Meldrim.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sherri; three children: J.D. Cheney II of Grand Rapids, MI, Aimee (Peter)...

Dec 17, 2024

Faye A. Scott, 94, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Faye was born November 8, 1930 to Walter and Mary (Wollam).  She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Kennith Scott and two sisters: Peggy Bradford and Jeanne Stacke.  Cremation will take place per her wishes. Graveside service will begin at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February...

Dec 14, 2024

Janet May Kaiser, 85, of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord at 11:39 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2024 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth.  Janet was born on May 27, 1939 in Gary to Grinvel and Blanche (Collins) Dean. Janet is survived by her loving husband, Jim; three children: Jeff (Connie) Kaiser of Albion, IN, Janelle...

Dec 10, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Pfefferle, 79, of Bristol, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 10:32 pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Goshen Hospital.  Marilyn was born on July 2, 1945 in Bremen to the late Marvin, Sr. and Alvia (Troyer) Hummel.  She is survived by four children: John (Michele) Pfefferle of Lehigh Acres, FL, Gene (Carol) Pfefferle of Milford, Joyce (Joe)...

Dec 6, 2024

Shirley Carothers, 85, of Bremen Indiana passed away on Dec. 6, 2024 after a brief illness. She is survived by three children, Beth Forbes of Lafayette, IN., Chris Carothers and Tina Crosby both of Bremen; four grandchildren, Alissa (Tyler) Chupp, Connor Forbes, Bryant Crosby and Cameron Forbes and two great-grandchildren, Adalayde and Jenson Chupp. Shirley was born January 7,...

Nov 26, 2024

Jerry Dwight Gaddis, 76, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 26, 2024. Jerry was born November 20, 1948 in Arkansas to Hutty Gaddis and Lillian (Breckenridge) Gaddis. He was raised in Walkerton, Indiana and graduated from Walkerton High School in 1966. Jerry retired after a 42-year career as a Machine Operator at Indiana Carton in...

Nov 23, 2024

Rosella Hess, of Bremen, passed away on November 23, 2024. Rose was  born on February 10, 1927 to the late Ernest and Jenny (Bastel) Affeld. Surviving her are her son Robert Hess (Marcia) and daughter Cynthia Hess. She was the loving grandmother to four grandsons: Jeff and Bryan Hess, Casey and Cody Luth, one great granddaughter Callin Luth and...

Nov 21, 2024

Gloria Mae Volquardsen Smith Kiefer, 88, of Bremen, was taken to Heaven on November 21, 2024 at her home.  Gloria was born on August 10, 1936 in White River, SD to Martin Carl Volquardsen and Myrtle Florence Davenport. Her parents brought her to Bremen when she was six months old, where she resided for the rest of her lifetime.  ...

Nov 20, 2024

Crist Edward “Ed” Helmuth, Jr., 84, of Bremen, passed away at 11:15 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  Ed was born on November 1, 1940 in Elkhart Co. to the late Crist E., Sr. and Wilma (Yoder) Helmuth.  On September 3, 1971, he married Connie Faurote. Ed is survived by his loving wife of...

Nov 15, 2024

Helen Marie Woodward, 95, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at 7:15 pm, Friday, November 15, 2024 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth.  Helen was born on May 4, 1929 in Mishawaka to the late Jules and Florine (Bethyne) Boembeke.  On January 22, 1949, she married Glenn Woodward.  He passed away on September 5, 2020. Helen is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2024

Jack Duane Hartzog, son of Naaman Hartzog and Vivian Wilson, passed away in northern Indiana on November 12, 2024, just two days short of his 90th birthday.  Jack was born in Lima, Ohio in 1934, grew up in Lima, and graduated from Lima South High School in 1952.  Shortly after graduation, Jack joined the Marine Corps and served as...

Oct 31, 2024

Jesus Contreras, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 9:50 am, Thursday, October 31, 2024. After several years of declining health, he died peacefully with his beloved son Pablo Contreras by his side. Jesus was born in Jalisco, Mexico on February 19, 1944, to his mother and father Juanita Vasquez and Tirso Contreras. Being the oldest son, he took on...

Oct 19, 2024

Jeannine E. Lane, 91, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at 1:35 pm, Saturday, October 19, 2024 in St. Paul’s Retirement Community.  Jeannine was born on November 1, 1932 in Richmond, VT to Armand and Yvonne (LaPointe) Lefebvre.  On June 26, 1954, she married Robert W. Lane.  He passed away on June 22, 2008. She is survived by a...

Oct 18, 2024

Donald L. Bradford, 70, of Bremen passed away in his home peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024.  Don was born on March 31, 1954 in Bremen to Harold and Alice (Sanford) Bradford.

He is survived by a sister, Rae Rolston and a nephew, Ryan Bradford. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Cathy Bradford....