Obituaries
Bremen, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Marshall County, IN.
Edith Marie Smith
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;...
Doris E. Cripe
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...
Daniel Dean Robinson, Sr
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...
Marla Howard
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...
Connie Huber
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)...
Catherine Jones
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...
Donald Eugene Kohler
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,...
Randy Allen Hensel
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...
Katherine M. Ballinger
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,...
Gerald Monroe Kiefer
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...
Edward Hollan, Iii
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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Eugene F. Wagner
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...
Brenda Bellman
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...
Noble Welcome Hand
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,...
Evadean V. Hansen
Dec 12, 2022
Evadean Viola (Clindaniel) Hansen, 95, died peacefully Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Signature Healthcare in Bremen, surrounded by family. Born May 16, 1927, to Dean and Valera (Reed) Clindaniel in Marshall County, Evadean grew up in Nappanee. She graduated with honors from Nappanee High School and was also a drum major for the band. On Nov. 1, 1947, she...
Donald D. Bonifacius
Dec 11, 2022
Donald Dewey Bonifacius, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 12:40 am, Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Goshen Hospital. Don was born on October 28, 1940 in Nappanee, the son of the late Elmer and Loie (Tener) Bonifacius. Don is survived by his wife, Susan Bonifacius; two children, Julie (Terry) McCartney of Bremen and Jeff (Natalie) Bonifacius of Bremen; step daughter,...
Dennis Harold Fox
Dec 10, 2022
Dennis Harold Fox, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 7:42 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Goshen Hospital. Dennis was born on November 28, 1947, the son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Schlemmer) Fox, Jr. He is survived by his life partner, Alyce Evans of Bremen; three children, Dennis Craig (Kris Keszei) Fox of Granger, Jeffrey Michael (Jackie) Fox...
Donavan J. Crabtree
Dec 10, 2022
Donavan James Crabtree, 39, of Nappanee, passed away at 12:30 am, Sunday, December 11, 2022 in his home peacefully with is partner and aunt by his side. Donavan was born on May 27, 1983, the son of Donald Crabtree and Debra (Watson) Collins. He is survived by a sister, Brandi Nicole Burns of Goshen. Donavan loved riding his Harley...
James O. Hill
Dec 9, 2022
James Otis Hill, 72, of Bremen, passed away at 1:54 am, Friday, December 9, 2022 in Memorial Hospital. Jim was born on August 30, 1950 in Bremen, the son of George and Esther (Sauter) Hill. Jim loved to watch NASCAR and making car models. He never knew a stranger and used to walk through town and socialize with everyone...
Carol Lee Hall
Nov 20, 2022
Carol Lee Hall, 85, of Bremen passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born to Ray and Gladys (York) Swank on December 8, 1936 in Bremen. Carol graduated from Bremen High School in 1956. On March 17, 1957 Carol married the love of her life Lyle W. Hall at the Bremen Church of the Brethren. ...
