Bremen, IN. Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Edgar Devon Marburger, 96, of Mishawaka, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 4:45 am, Thursday, July 13, 2023 in Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka. Edgar was born on August 16, 1926 in Bremen, the son of Herbert and Retha Hope (Burkepile) Marburger. On July 2, 1949, he married Loraine Heckaman. She passed away on May 28, 2020 after 70...

Jul 10, 2023

Joyce Sime passed away on July 10, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born on April 13, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Tessie (Brockey) Swartz. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack(John) Sime in 2021.  Joyce lived an active life, surrounded by many friends in North Ft Myers Florida.  She recently returned to Bremen...

Jul 5, 2023

Ruth I. Wolfe, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 4:50 am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.  She was born on March 19, 1941, the daughter of Millard and Margaret (Saltsgiver) Weber. Ruth grew up in Wyatt and graduated from Madison High School.  She leaves behind her loving husband,...

Jun 28, 2023

Vickie E. Peters, 74, of Bremen, passed away in her home peacefully at 6:30 am, Wednesday, June 28, 2023.  Vickie was born on September 25, 1948 in Bremen to Verl and Norma Hendricks.  Vickie is survived by her significant other, Daniel Newell of Bremen; son, Richard (Michelle) Peters of Nappanee and grandson, Travis (Alyssa) Peters of Nappanee.  She is...

Jun 26, 2023

On June 26th, 2023, our faultless, fearless, and incomparable mother Debra Lynn Nick peacefully and unexpectedly passed away in her sleep at the age of 62 due to a profound and unprovoked bleed in her brain. Deb was born on Sunday September 26th, 1960, in Elkhart Indiana and is the daughter of Nick and Doris Yacuk. She was a...

Jun 16, 2023

Joan Lucille Laudeman, 93, of Bremen, passed away at 2:00 am, Friday, June 16, 2023 in The Waters of Wakarusa nursing facility. Joan was born on September 12, 1929, the daughter of the late Edgar and Helen (Rettinger) Ames. On April 6, 1951, she married Glenn Laudeman. He passed away on July 18, 2019 after 68 years...

Jun 14, 2023

Michelle Grove, 61, of Bremen, passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in her home. She was born on August 4th, 1961 in Bremen, IN to Herman (Jack) and Marlene (Schweisberger) Hueni. On June 2, 1984, she married Ron Grove of Bremen. He survives. Recently, Ron and Michelle celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. Their...

Jun 12, 2023

James Nathan Young, 55, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 12, 2023.  Jim was born on August 17, 1967 in Elkhart to James D. and Thelma Jean (Price) Young.

He is survived by seven children; Cody, Zacharia, Clayton, Aaron, Zander, Fisher and Tatum Young; five grandchildren, Brayden, Preston, Wynter, Sophia and Oaklei...

May 30, 2023

Carol Ann Hartman was born on April 1, 1942, to Raymond and Ruth Ann Simmermeyer as the oldest of four children.  She graduated from high school in 1960 from Boston, IN where she met Rex Louis Hartman, whom she married September 17, 1961. Family was very important to Carol: she was always a strong supporter of her grandchildren, for...

May 14, 2023

Floyd Rex Nifong, 95, of Plymouth, passed away at 8:58 pm, Sunday, May 14, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Floyd was born on March 10, 1928 to the late Walter O. and Lavon (Eagleberger) Nifong. On September 7, 1952, he married Ruth Schaetzle. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruth; five children,...

May 5, 2023

Harold W. Hochstetler 68, of Bremen, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, May 5, 2023. Harold was born December 30, 1954 to the late Menno and Catherine (Miller) Hochstetler. He was married to Pamela (Turner), who preceded him in death, July 2, 2020. He is survived by two daughters April Banderas of Nappanee, and Heather Outlaw...

Apr 28, 2023

Nancy R. Widener, 72, of Plymouth, passed away at home on April 28, 2023 surrounded by family and dear friends. She was born in Marion, Indiana on March 23, 1951. She met her husband Francis Widener Sr.  in 1975. Nancy is survived by her husband, Francis; daughters, Mendy (Jerry) Dendy, Diana Fear...

Apr 28, 2023

Mildred L. Leffert, 94, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at 2:58 pm, Friday, April 28, 2023. Mildred was born on May 21, 1928 in Bremen to Brison and Chloe (Kipfer) Martin. She is survived by five children, Carolyn (Michael) Lynch, Donna Young, Linda Morgan, Connie (Ruben) Nuestro and Brenda (Mark) Haskins; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She...

Apr 28, 2023

Corie E. Edington, 50, of Bremen, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in her home. Corie was born on April 22, 1973 in South Bend to Mary and Edwin Sampson. Corie is survived by her mother, Mary Young; father, Edwin Sampson; six children, Haley Flory, Gage Sampson, Taylor Edington, Abbigal Applegate, Zoey Applegate and Erica Edington; grandson,...

Mar 27, 2023

Roger Dean Mikel, 80, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 5, 1943 in Mishawaka to Willard and Mable (Culp) Mikel. On November 24, 1961, Roger married Caroline “Doll” Knoblock. She preceded him in death after almost 51 years of marriage on March 25, 2012.  Roger later married Thais Staub on...

Mar 21, 2023

Geraldine “Jeri” Elliott, 87, died in her home in Bremen at 12:20 am March 21, 2023  following a lengthy illness. She was born in Bladenboro, NC on March 29, 1935, coming to Bremen in 1947. Except for brief residences in Muncie and Wabash, Bremen was her beloved hometown. On December 10, 1955 she married Duwaine Junior Elliott in Seattle,...

Mar 9, 2023

Harold Leroy Price 84, of Bremen passed away in his home surrounded by family. He was a loving husband to his devoted bride of 65 years Alice “Ramey”. Beloved father to his three children; the late Gregory (Sheri) Price, James (Sue Kintz) Price, and Diana (Tony) Farrer. Admired for his quick wit, smart remarks and good stories by his grandchildren;...

Mar 4, 2023

Kathleen "Kay" Koontz passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on March 4, 2023. She was 91 years old. She shared her life with her loving husband of 68 years, Gary Douglas Koontz.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Gary Douglas Koontz; brother, Bill Hilimire; in-laws, Kent (Carolyn) Koontz; children, Jeffrey Koontz, Michael (Tina) Koontz, Desiree (David)...

Feb 26, 2023

Alton D. Hochstetler of Argos peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver following an extended illness. Alton was born in Bremen on January 3, 1943 to Merland and Rose (Crothers) Hochstetler. Alton grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bremen High School in 1960. Following graduation,...

Feb 26, 2023

Sadly, Donna L. Shah, 83, of Lithia Springs, GA, formerly of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born September 12, 1939, the daughter of Donn and Margaret Briner.  Donna is preceded in death by her beloved son Tommy who graduated with a PhD. from Ball State University and is survived by her husband, Tom,...