Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
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...
Richard G. Hazen
Sep 14, 2023
Richard George Hazen, 69, of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord at 6:27 am, Thursday, September 14, 2023. Richard was born on May 14, 1954 in Knox, IN to Russell S. and Marjorie M. (Fear) Hazen. Richard is survived by two children; Jeff Hazen of Bremen and Theresa (Bobby) Hazen-Campbell of Mishawaka and three grandchildren; Allison (Robert Harrell)...
Juan A Fernandez
Sep 9, 2023
Juan Antonio Fernandez, 58, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in his home with family at his side. He was born March 9, 1965, in Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico to Isaias and Ramona Fernandez. Juan married Maria Guadalupe Hernandez in January of 1989 and together had 4 children whom he adored. Juan’s greatest loves were his children and grandchildren....
Sue Ellen Stanley
Sep 6, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Sue Ellen Stanley of South Bend, Indiana. Sue’s life began March 12th, 1937. She passed away September 6th, 2023 at Beacon Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Sue was born in Plymouth, Indiana to Ralph and Jeanette Reese. The family soon moved to Bremen, IN and she graduated from Bremen High School in...
Terry Eugene Coplen
Sep 6, 2023
Terry Eugene Coplen, 70, of Bremen, passed away at 2:55 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in his home. Terry was born on September 19, 1952 in Bremen. He is survived by two daughter and two brothers, Joe (Jean) Weldy of South Bend and Dean (Christie) Weldy of Bremen. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are...
Don Jay Bunge
Sep 3, 2023
Don Jay Bunge, 100, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, in his Bremen, Indiana, home where he lived since 1955. Don was born July 22, 1923, in DeKalb County, Indiana, the third of six children of Jay and Oma Ashleman Bunge. Growing up during the Great Depression, he learned to take responsibility early in life. As a young...
Dorothy L. Lavine
Sep 1, 2023
Dorothy Lou LaVine 87 of Delton passed away Friday September 1, 2023. Dorothy was born February 21, 1936 in Mishawaka, IN the daughter of Robert and Isabelle (Ward) Oakley. She worked for Grissom Middle School as a cook in Mishawaka, IN then after moving to Delton she was employed at the Felpausch Supermarket. Dorothy was a member of the...
Harold "Dave" Rexstrew, Jr.
Sep 1, 2023
Harold “Dave” Rexstrew, Jr., 69, of Bremen, passed away at 3:57 pm, Friday, September 1, 2023 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Dave was born on January 18, 1954, the son of Harold and Verla (Beatty) Rexstrew. On December 27, 1990 in Plymouth, he married Janice K. Shumaker. She survives along with three stepchildren, Robert (Emily) Arndt, Corey (Ivy)...
Margaret E. Zeltwanger
Aug 21, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Zeltwanger, 92, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:03 am, Monday, August 21, 2023 in her home. Margaret was born in Lombard, IL on October 17, 1930 in her parent’s home at the start of the great depression. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1948 and married the love of her life, Earl Zeltwanger, on June...
Eldon O. Heyde
Aug 10, 2023
Eldon Owen Heyde, 97, of Bremen, passed away surrounded by family at 10:42 am, Thursday, August 10, 2023 in his home. Eldon was born on March 23, 1926 in Mishawaka to Ira and Della (Laudeman) Heyde. On November 10, 1945, he married Eloise Kaufman. She passed away on September 12, 2022. Eldon is survived by four children; Darla Smith...
Norman J. Schini
Aug 8, 2023
Norman Joe Schini, 82, of Bremen passed away peacefully at 7:03 pm, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Goshen Hospital. Norm was born on May 21, 1941, the son of the late Daniel and Viola M. (Heuberger) Schini. On November 10, 1962 in Bremen, he married Marvalene “Marty” Schini. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marvalene...
Ronald Scott Smith
Jul 28, 2023
Ronald S. Smith, 67, of Bremen, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1956 in South Bend, IN to Ralph and Martha (Boyer) Smith. Ronald is survived by a daughter Angie Smith of Bremen; four grandchildren, Kyle Pollard, Wyatt Pollard, Garrett Pollard and Brianna Pollard and four siblings, Steve, Merry Ann, Susie...
Steven L. Turpin
Jul 28, 2023
Steven Lloyd Turpin, 72, of Bremen, passed away at 8:58 pm, Friday, July 28, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Steve was born on May 13, 1951 in Gary to Charles and Rosalie (Akers) Turpin. On June 28, 1980, he married Beth Ann Windbigler. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Beth Ann; three children,...
James D Jones
Jul 26, 2023
James D. Jones, 68, of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Mishawaka, IN. He was born December 3, 1954 in Bremen, IN to John P. Jones, Sr. and Martha (Greene) Weaver. James is survived by a daughter Jessica Jones of Elkhart, a son Jeremy of Bremen, three brothers Joseph, John (Peggy), Jr....
Christopher Thomas Mcpherron
Jul 18, 2023
Christopher Thomas McPherron, 59, of Bremen, passed away in his home on Tuesday July 18, 2023. Chris was born on May 23, 1964 in Marshall County to Thomas and Mary Jo (Pease) McPherron. He is survived by two children; Nathan and Ashley McPherron; two siblings Randy McPherron and Kim Sailor. Cremation will take place and no services at this...
