Bremen, IN. Obituaries

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,...

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...