Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
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...
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...
