Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Florence E. Shenefield
Mar 9, 2009
Florence E. Shenefield, 96, of Syracuse passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born February 19, 1913 in Pierceton, IN to Elson & Alta (Tatman) Bowman. On August 5, 1931 she married Lyndon Shenefield; he preceded her in death in 1972. Florence worked for many years at Alfran Nursing Home in Warsaw;...
Jacob "Gene" Keller
Mar 8, 2009
Jacob “Gene” Keller,65, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 at his residence. Gene was born on February 25, 1944 in Ft Wayne, Indiana to Marion Eugene Keller and Ida Pearl (Marquis) Go-On both deceased. Gene married Peggy (Miller) Keller on April 7, 2000. Recently of Milford he also lived in Tennessee and Ft Wayne. Gene retired after 30 years...
Emma Smith-Compton
Mar 4, 2009
Emma Smith-Compton,85 of Glasgow, KY, formerly of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in Glasgow, KY. She was born on January 25, 1924 in Glasgow, KY. She married Chester Smith, who preceded him in death. She then married Ralph Compton of Glasgow, KY, who survives. Other survivors include one son Robert "Bobby" Smith of South Bend and...
Tomkins "Tom" Barnhart
Mar 3, 2009
Tomkins Barnhart, 77, of Bremen passed away on March 3, 2009 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at Salem United Methodist Church in Bremen on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Kevin Miller officiating. Tomkins “Tom” Barnhart was born in South Bend, IN on June 5, 1931. His father, Tomkins Eugene Barnhart died...
Arden Dee Walgamuth, Dds
Mar 3, 2009
Arden Dee Walgamuth, DDS, 72, of Leesburg passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born in Kosciusko County, and his parents were Fred & Blanche Walgamuth. He was married to Sandra VanLue, she preceded him in death in April of 1987. He then Married Shirley (Abell) Walgamuth on June 17, 1989, she survives. Arden...
Jack L. Julian
Mar 1, 2009
Jack L. Julian, 81, of Bremen passed away in his home on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 12:15 AM. Jack was born October 18, 1927 in Whitley County, the son of Everett & Loma (English) Julian. He grew up and lived in the Warsaw area until 1954. Jack and Virginia Young were married October 23, 1954 in Plymouth and...
Larry O. Hite
Feb 24, 2009
Larry O. Hite, 71, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Miller's Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born March 9, 1937 in Goshen, Indiana to Harry & Lucille (Graff) Hite. Larry was a lifetime area resident, was a Dispatcher with the Indiana State Police retiring in 1999, and was a Navy Veteran serving from 1955 -...
Verna S. Neidigh
Feb 20, 2009
Verna S. Neidigh, 84, of Bremen, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2009, at Community Hospital of Bremen. Verna was born on February 12, 1925 in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Walter K. Schlosser, MD, and Marion M. (Pike) Schlosser. On December 25, 1944 she married Robert (“Bob”) J. Neidigh, who survives. Verna “Marty” Schlosser Neidigh will be remembered...
Kenyon Mikkel Bowser
Feb 20, 2009
Kenyon Mikkel Bowser, infant son of Joshua & Stella (Tilbury) Bowser was stillborn on Friday, February 20, 2009, at Goshen General Hospital. Survivors include his parents of Syracuse, Sister: Nevaeh Bowser, at home, Maternal Grandparents: James & Misuk Tilbury of Milford, Paternal Grandparents: Terry Bowser of North Webster & Eva Joe Blackburn of Syracuse, Maternal Great Grandparents: Eugene &...
Jack Hall
Feb 15, 2009
Jack Hall, 74, of Bremen passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Bremen Health Care Center. He was born on May 28, 1934, in Marshall County, IN, to Ralph Sam & Edith (Fisher) Hall. He married Wretha Sharon Jensen on September 17, 1955, she preceded him in death on May 23, 1985. Jack worked in the RV...
Matthew Nickolas Wiggs
Feb 13, 2009
Matthew Nickolas Wiggs, 4 months old, passed away at 6:00 am, Friday, February 13, 2009 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Matthew was born on September 27, 2008, in Columbia City To Kristina Lyons and Mark Wiggs both of North Webster. Matthew is survived by his parents, one brother, Mark Wiggs, Jr., one sister, Vivian Wiggs, Maternal Grandparents, Brenda (Edward)...
Paul A. Cripe
Feb 12, 2009
Paul A. Cripe,97 Bremen passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born November 27, 1911 in Goshen to Rev. Charles & Amanda (Pletcher) Cripe and was a lifelong Bremen resident until recently. He was married to Mary Alice Young on November 22, 1936. She preceded him in death. Paul graduated from Bremen...
Genevieve "Genny" M. Walker
Feb 11, 2009
Genevieve “Genny” M. Walker, 81 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Community Hospital of Bremen. She was born on November 25, 1927, in Bremen to Lee & Erma (Laudeman) Hochstetler. She married Leroy Welborn on June 30, 1946. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1965. She then married Loren Walker on April 25,...
Briget L. Hiatt
Feb 5, 2009
Briget L. Hiatt, 34, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 6:42pm at Kosciusko Community Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Briget was born on October 25, 1974 in Ft Wayne to Thomas and Renee (Faulkner) Hiatt, they survive. Briget, a 1992 graduate of Northrup High School in Ft Wayne, was a C N A and...
Jereme Matthew Greene
Feb 3, 2009
Jereme Matthew Greene, 30, of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, in Plymouth. He was born on September 2, 1978, in Bremen to Reginald A. Greene and Jill (Reese) Greene. Jereme was a Carpenter. He was a big sports fan. Jereme touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include a Daughter:...
Harrison Paul Fidler
Jan 31, 2009
Harrison Paul Fidler, 14, of Syracuse passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 19, 1994, in Syracuse, to James & Denise (Shavinski) Fidler. A lifetime area resident, Harrison was an 8th grader at Wawasee Middle School, where he was involved in Fellowship fo Christian Athletes and was home schooled....
Donald Aukerman
Jan 29, 2009
Donald Lee Aukerman, 73, of Osceola passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1936 South Bend, IN to Max & Lydia (Wegner) Aukerman. He married Carolyn Gay on August 9, 1964. She survives. Donald graduated from Bremen High School in 1954, was a Veteran of the US Navy and attended...
Justin Alan Fretz
Jan 27, 2009
Justin Fretz, 17, of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in Bremen. He was born on December 7, 1991, in Bremen to Jeff Fretz and Regina (Quesenberry) Fretz. Justin was a Junior at Bremen High School. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bremen, was a member of the Bremen HS FFA, played intramural basketball and helped...
Russell Leroy Bope
Jan 21, 2009
Russell Bope, 71, of Lake of the Woods, Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at his residence. He was born on October 13, 1937, in Lapaz, IN, to Edward LeRoy & Ruby Della (Kaser) Bope. He married Beverly Ilene Bonnell on September 2, 1978. She survives. Russell was a Union Carpenter for South Bend Local #413. He...
Patricia Ann Crabtree
Jan 20, 2009
Patricia Ann Crabtree, 60, of Milford passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on November 5, 1948 in Monticello, Kentucky to Otha & Ida (Patton) Davidson. On July 3, 1965 she married Thomas R. Crabtree, he survives. Patricia has been an area resident for 35+ years coming from Kentucky. She previously...
