Bremen, IN. Obituaries

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,...

Feb 25, 2023

Edith Marie Smith, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 5:30 am, Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Edith was born on May 27, 1925 to Ewell and Pearl (Brown) Burgess. She married Walter Roger Smith on February 1, 1947 and he preceded her in death on May 24, 1994. She is survived by two daughters;...

Feb 19, 2023

The family of Doris E. Cripe has shared that she was perfected through Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on February 19, 2023, just five days short of her 91 st birthday.  She passed peacefully with her family, after a stay at Waters of Wakarusa Nursing Home. Dorie was famous with her family and friends for teasing about her...

Feb 12, 2023

Daniel Dean Robinson, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully in his home at 10:02 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Dan was born on January 26, 1932 in Mishawka to Everett and Charlotte (Shipton) Robinson. On June 30, 1956, he married JoAnn Voorde.Dan is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn of Mishawaka; four children, Dan (Rhonda) Robinson of Valparaiso, Michael (Jo...

Feb 5, 2023

Marla J. Howard, 55, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 5:15 am, Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Marla was born on August 26, 1967 in Bremen to Michael and Dixie (Parker) Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Beech Howard of Bremen; two daughters, Brittnee Howard of Goshen and Dixlyn Howard...

Jan 30, 2023

Connie Sue Huber, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 11:30 am, Monday, January 30, 2023 surrounded by her family. Connie was born on February 9, 1954, the daughter of Stanley and Rosemary (Bauer) Ehret. On April 9, 1978, she married Martin Huber in Bremen. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Martin; two children, Lindsey (Adam)...

Jan 28, 2023

Catherine Marie Jones, 85, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:46 pm, Saturday, January 28, 2023 in her home. Catherine was born on September 13, 1937 in Gary to Joseph and Mary Rastovski. She is survived by four children, Pamela Moren of London, KY, James Moren of Walkerton, Jeffrey Jones of Bremen and Jennifer Jones of Bremen; eight grandchildren...

Jan 25, 2023

Donald Eugene Kohler, 77, of Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 2:18 pm, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in his home surrounded by family.  Don was born on February 12, 1945 in Nappanee to Victor and Pauline (Boston) Kohler.  On November 23, 1968, he married Geraldine Kuntz in Nappanee. Don is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine; three children, Korena Kohler,...

Jan 19, 2023

Randy A. Hensel, 50, of Bremen, passed away at 3:29 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Randy was born on September 7, 1972 in South Bend. On July 25, 2009, he married Brenda Faulkner. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; three children, Danielle, Dominic and Chelsea Hensel and three grandchildren, Levi, A’briella and...

Jan 19, 2023

Katherine Marlene Ballinger, 48, of Bremen, passed peacefully away at 1:04 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in her home. Kathy was born on June 3, 1974, the daughter of Donald and Marlene (Childess) Brody.  She was a loving wife to William; mother to son, Payton and sister to siblings, Buddy (Bunny) Keiser, Melody O’Bryant, Gwen Adams, Don (Val) Keiser,...

Jan 19, 2023

Gerald M. Kiefer, 94, of Bremen, passed away at 5:50 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Gerald was born on January 16, 1929 to the late Frank and Arvilla (Stuntz) Kiefer. On October 7, 1950 in Bremen First Baptist Church, he married Delorres Sibert. He is survived by his loving wife, Delorres and nieces...

Dec 31, 2022

Edward Hollan, III, 70, of Tippecanoe, passed away at 12:30 pm, Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Memorial Hospital of Portage, IN.  Ed was born on October 13, 1952 in Jackson, KY, the son of the late Edward and Elvira (Large) Hollan, Jr.  On December 24, 1987, he married Helen Whitaker.  She passed away on June 8, 2008.

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Dec 18, 2022

Eugene Frederick Wagner, 92, of Bremen, went to be with the Lord at 11:41 am, Sunday, December 18, 2022. Gene was born on August 17, 1930, the son of the late Julius and Martha (Berger) Wagner. Gene is survived by two daughters, Debra (Gary) Carlson of Bremen and Julie Gastfield of Orlando, FL; four grandchildren, Angela Carlson of Bremen, Kristen...

Dec 16, 2022

Brenda H. Bellman, 74, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully at 7:50 am, Friday, December 16, 2022 in her home.  Brenda was born on August 17, 1948 in Grand Haven, MI, the daughter of Lawrence and Lila (Siver) Harris.  On September 29, 2001, she married Joe Bellman in South Bend.  He passed away on January 7, 2017.  Brenda is survived...

Dec 13, 2022

Noble Welcome Hand, 99, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 2:10 am, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. Noble was born on April 4, 1923, the son of William E. and Mary (Schumaker) Hand. On June 27, 1943, he married D. Martha Porter. She passed away on June 13, 2018. Noble is survived by three children,...