Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Lowell K. Martin
Jan 20, 2024
Loving father, grandfather, & husband, Lowell Keith Martin, 88, of Bremen, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Community Hospital of Bremen. Lowell was born on August 30, 1935, at the home of his parents (at 111 Dewey Street, Bremen), Brison and Chloe (Kipfer) Martin. He graduated from Bremen High School in 1953 and...
Billy "Bill" D. Carothers
Jan 18, 2024
Billy “Bill” Dale Carothers, 85, of Bremen IN passed away at 12:55 pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024 after a brief illness. He is survived by Shirley Carothers, his wife of 65 years. Also surviving are three children, Beth Forbes of Lafayette, IN, Chris Carothers and Tina Crosby both of Bremen; four grandchildren, Alissa (Tyler) Chupp, Connor Forbes, Bryant Crosby...
Tom H. Keck
Jan 14, 2024
Tom H. Keck, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 2:05 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence with his wife by his side. Tom was born on February 17, 1948 in Plymouth Parkview Hospital. On September 11, 1993, he married Diann Bellman, who survives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman “Lardy” and Lorene (Hodges) Keck...
Larry G Maxson
Jan 6, 2024
Larry Gene Maxson, 86, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:53 pm, Saturday, January 6, 2024 surrounded by family. Larry was born on March 5, 1937 in Plymouth to the late Russell and Lucile (Thomas) Maxson. On January 29, 1956 at the Lapaz Church of God, he married Diana Garner. He is survived by his loving wife of 67...
Evelyn L. Jacobs
Jan 1, 2024
Evelyn Louise Jacobs, 92, of Bremen, passed away at 9:45 pm, Monday, January 1, 2024 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Evelyn was born on October 22, 1931 in San Diego, CA. On September 29, 1950, she married Clarence Jacobs. He passed away on May 11, 1999. She is survived by three children: Kristine (Peter) Swathwood of Bremen, Larry...
Johnnie F. Addair
Dec 30, 2023
Johnnie Franklin Addair, 79, of Bremen was peacefully reunited with his beloved wife Wanda (Roberts) in Heaven, on December 30, 2023. Johnnie was born in Iaeger, WV on April 7, 1944. He is survived by his two daughters Marsha Stiles (Shane Lambdin) and Anna Brinkman (Seth Enders), two sisters Rita of Paynesville WVA and Wanda Browning of Detroit MI....
Raymond L. Zentz
Dec 22, 2023
Raymond Louis Zentz, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, December 22, 2023 in Goshen, IN. Mr. Zentz was born and raised in Argos, IN. Parents Claude Zentz and Eva (Kelsey) Zentz raised six boys, eldest to youngest—Richard, Raymond, Russell, Donald, Larry and James. Raymond was preceded in death by brothers Richard, Donald and Larry. Brothers Russell and James,...
Lois J. Nielsen
Dec 16, 2023
Lois Jean (Matzat) Nielsen was born on November 2, 1959 in Knox, Indiana, the youngest of four children to Harold and Lelia (Kastner) Matzat. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church and attended grade school at St. Peter Lutheran School in North Judson, IN. She graduated from North Judson - San Pierre High School and attended...
Richard "Dick" H Kares
Dec 7, 2023
Richard “Dick” Kares, 79, of Bremen passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home. Dick was born in Bremen on October 22, 1944, to the late Horace “Shorty” and Maxine (Kline) Kares. On January 19, 1979, he married the love of his life, Ardith (Anderson) Kares, who preceded him in death on June 19, 2015. He is survived...
Ted Jones
Nov 30, 2023
Ted Jones, 68, of Bremen passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home. Ted was born July 15, 1955 in Jefferson City, TN, to L.V. and Gladys (Galyon) Jones.He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Barbara (Karwatka) Jones, the loving mother of his children. They were married on April 3, 1976 until her passing...
Timothy J. Patterson
Nov 30, 2023
Timothy James Patterson, 66, of Plymouth, Indiana passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Tim was born on August 15, 1957 in London, Ontario, Canada to Allan and Marion (MacGregor) Patterson. He is survived by two sons, Justin Mullarkey (Jana) of London, Ontario, and Freeman Patterson of Bremen, Indiana, as well as siblings, Lynda Petrozzi (James) of New Hamburg,...
Rosa Maria Cazarez Maya
Nov 21, 2023
Rosa M Cazarez Maya, 60, of Bremen passed away at 8:45 am, Tuesday November 21, 2023 in her home. Rosa was Born on February 2, 1963 in Tuzantla, Michoacan, Mexico, to Victorino and Mauricia Cazarez Alcantara. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Friday November 24, 2023 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331 Bremen. Funeral service will...
Barbara A. Laidig
Nov 18, 2023
Barbara Ann (Manges) Laidig, 80, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her beloved family after a short fight with cancer. Barbara loved Jesus and was passionate about sharing her faith with others through her many years of teaching Sunday School, being an Awana leader and middle school youth leader at Community...
Jill Marie Hendrix
Nov 14, 2023
Jill Marie Hendrix, 62, of Elkhart passed away at 4:45 am, Tuesday November 14, 2023 in her home after a short battle of cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Jill was born February 24, 1961 in Elkhart to Dale and Betty (Brock) Dinkledine. Jill married Dennis Hendrix on August 13, 2006, in South Bend. Jill is survived by her...
Janet I. Levy
Nov 13, 2023
Janet Irene Levy, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 2:48 am, Monday, November 13, 2023 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth. Janet was born on April 17, 1941 in Plymouth, the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Tomlinson) Knoblock. On June 21, 1959, she married Michael Levy. Janet is survived by her loving husband, Michael; three daughters, Lenae...
Charles E. Hassel
Nov 12, 2023
Dr. Charles “Chuck” Edward Hassel, 94, went on to his next adventure on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Charles was born on September 11, 1929, in Mishawaka, IN to Edward and Elsie (Hiatt) Hassel. He graduated from Mishawaka High School on June 2, 1948, and went onto study at Ball State University, graduating from the Teachers College in May of...
Richard J. Weston
Nov 6, 2023
Richard J. “Rick” Weston, 73, of North Liberty, passed away at 6:54 pm, Monday, November 6, 2023 in his home. Rick was born on October 30, 1950 in Mishawaka to the late Richard John and Eleanor Joy (Huber) Weston. He is survived by his spouse, Sandra Lea Plummer; two daughters, Lori Ann Flower of Bremen and Reama Sue (Tim)...
John A. Reaker
Nov 1, 2023
John was dearly loved by all as he knew no strangers and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He was devoted to his wife and family and always prioritized spending time with grandchildren. John Allen Reaker, 76 of Bremen, Indiana died at home on November 1st, 2023, and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus...
Marc M. Kelley
Nov 1, 2023
Marc Maurice Kelley, 81, of Bremen, passed away at 7:01 am, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Elkhart General Hospital. Marc was born on January 22, 1942 to the late Ivan and Ernestine (Neddo) Kelley. On September 5, 1965, he married Kaye Yarian. Marc is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Kaye; three sisters: Joyce (Ron) White of...
Ernest R. Starr
Oct 21, 2023
Ernest R. Starr, 98, currently of Huntsville AL, recently of Yuma AZ, and a former longtime resident of Bremen IN, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1925 in Kewanna, IN, to Wallace C. Starr and Violet Hudkins Starr. Ernest graduated from Culver (IN) High School in 1943 and promptly joined the US...
