Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
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...
Louise Glingle
Oct 15, 2023
Louise Glingle, 95, of Bourbon, went to be with the Lord at 6:15 pm, Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Community Hospital of Bremen. Louise was born on April 4, 1928, the daughter of Charles and Goldie (Webb) Pletcher. She married John Glingle on July 14, 1946. He passed away on March 3, 2020. Louise is survived by four sons:...
Rulo G. Siefer
Oct 14, 2023
Rulo G. Siefer, 94, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12:30 am, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Caring Junction Nursing Home of Mishawaka. Rulo was born on September 27, 1929, in Bremen to the late Marvin J and Ardis M. (Fisher) Siefer. Rulo was a lifetime resident of Bremen and graduated from Bremen High School in 1947. On November...
Clara Mae Piper
Oct 5, 2023
Clara Mae Piper, 81 of Bremen, passed away at 9:35 am, Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Clara was born on September 2, 1942, the daughter of Henry and Flora Smith. Clara is survived by 7 children, Mary Monreal of Georgetown, Tx, Salmon Hedges of Plymouth, Judith Mitchell of Bremen, Leah Hedges of Goshen, Becky...
Rhidley D Edel
Sep 30, 2023
Rhidley D. Edel of Bremen, passed away at 6:40 am, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the age of 70 from C.O.P.D. He was born on January 17, 1953 to Dale “Housie” and Berna (Weldy) Edel. Survivors include his wife, Sandy; sons, Housie (Angie) Edel of Bremen, Casey (Katie) Edel of South Bend and a daughter, Gina (Fred) Matthews of...
Laurie S. Adams-Hatfield
Sep 29, 2023
Laurie Sue Adams-Hatfield, 61, of Bremen, passed away at 8:58 pm, Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Signature Health Care of Bremen after a brief illness. Laurie was born on June 4, 1962 in Allegan, MI, the daughter of the late Forrest A. and Eileen R. (Boney) Adams, Sr. She is survived by five siblings; Debra Adams of Bremen, Michael...
Kimberly Kay Bowling
Sep 25, 2023
Kimberly Kay Bowling, 57, of Nappanee, passed away at 2:30 am, Monday, September 25, 2023 in her home. Kim was born on February 1, 1966 in Bremen to Larry and Barbara (Morris) Capron. ON June 16, 1984, she married Christopher Bowling. Kim is survived by her loving husband, Christopher; four children, Samantha (Stephen) Zimmer of Nappanee, Jessica Clyde of...
