Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Verlyn G. Reinhardt
Sep 22, 2024
Waddell -Verlyn Grace Reinhardt, 71, went into her loving Saviors' arms on September 22, 2024. She leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Vernon "Bud" Reinhardt, Her Brother Don (Carolyn)Tyson, and sisters Barb (James) Demis, Sharon (Jerrold) Layman, and Mary (Steve) Hofstetter. Her legacy continues with her sons Steve (Barb) Reinhardt, and Kirby (Melissa) Reinhardt. Her 7 Grandchildren; Mathew...
Douglas V. Rice
Sep 20, 2024
Douglas Victor Rice, 74, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:30 am, Friday September 20, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. Douglas was born on August 31, 1950 in South Bend to the late Victor and Verena Rice. Douglas attended Lakeville High School. In 1991, Douglas married Pamela Edison. Douglas owned his own business Risco. He loved...
Marjorie J. Rupert
Aug 30, 2024
Marjorie Jean Rupert, 89, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:05 am, Friday, August 30, 2024 in her home. Marge was born on January 10, 1935 in Atherton, IN to the late Ivan and Nellie (Kravets) Sills. On January 31, 1953, she married Paul Rupert in South Bend. Marge worked at Bendix after high school. She and her husband...
Phyllis A. Shoup
Aug 20, 2024
Phyllis Arlene Shoup, 83, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away at the We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth, Indiana on August 20, 2024. She was born on April 5,1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clayton and Mary Shoup. Phyllis attended Merrillville High School in Merrillville, Indiana, graduating in 1959. She later moved to Lake of the Woods in Bremen,...
Eric L. Schied
Aug 18, 2024
Eric Luke Schied 41, of Bremen passed away at 5:10 pm, Sunday August 18, 2024. Eric was born on September 10, 1982 in Chicago, IL to Mark and Barbara (Thanos) Schied. Eric is survived by his parents, three sons; Jeremiah Schied, Logan Schied, Rowan Schied, one daughter, Lilly Schied and his life long partner and fiancé, Crystal Fox. Visitation...
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....
