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Julius David Cheney, 77, of Osceola, passed away at 8:45 pm, Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Julius was born on September 9, 1947 in Niles, MI to the late LD Cheney and Lucile (Puthoff) Meldrim. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherri; three children: J.D. Cheney II of Grand Rapids, MI, Aimee (Peter) Mawale of Mishawaka and John (Caitlin) Cheney of Itasca, IL and Dana Cheney. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Anthony Behner, Cameron Cheney, Campbell Cheney, Ethan Clayton, Elisha Clayton, Adelaide Cheney and Alice Cheney and one great grandson: Owen David Clayton. Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time. Cremation will take place. ...

Janet May Kaiser, 85, of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord at 11:39 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2024 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. Janet was born on May 27, 1939 in Gary to Grinvel and Blanche (Collins) Dean. Janet is survived by her loving husband, Jim; three children: Jeff (Connie) Kaiser of Albion, IN, Janelle Herrington of Oakdale, CA and Joel (Laurie) Kaiser of Ligonier, IN; and six grandchildren: Will Kaiser, Maggie Kaiser, Blake Herrington, Cooper Herrington, Andrew Kaiser and Ruby Kaiser. She is also survived by a sister, Vivian Lucchi of Jasper, IN. Visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 pm, Friday, December 20, 2024 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 605 S. ...

Gloria Mae Volquardsen Smith Kiefer, 88, of Bremen, was taken to Heaven on November 21, 2024 at her home. Gloria was born on August 10, 1936 in White River, SD to Martin Carl Volquardsen and Myrtle Florence Davenport. Her parents brought her to Bremen when she was six months old, where she resided for the rest of her lifetime. She attended St. Paul's Lutheran School for eight years where she came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She graduated from Bremen High School, where she served as Vice President and played clarinet in the band, she was a member of mixed chorus, Tri-Hi-Y, and performed in the Jr. and Sr. plays. She worked for many years as secretary at St. Paul's...

Crist Edward "Ed" Helmuth, Jr., 84, of Bremen, passed away at 11:15 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Ed was born on November 1, 1940 in Elkhart Co. to the late Crist E., Sr. and Wilma (Yoder) Helmuth. On September 3, 1971, he married Connie Faurote. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Connie; five sisters: Frieda Lehman, Erma (Melvin) Schmucker, Laura Stutzman, Mary Lou (Merlin) Mullet and Martha (Ray) Whetstone; two brothers: Merle (Nora) Helmuth and Floyd (Rose) Helmuth; brother in law: Allen (Vicki) Neher; nephew: Matt (Jen) Neher; niece: Shayne Prosser; sister in law: Jan Helmuth, Martha (Maynard) Kurtz and Jan Helmuth; great nieces and...

Helen Marie Woodward, 95, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at 7:15 pm, Friday, November 15, 2024 in Miller's Merry Manor of Plymouth. Helen was born on May 4, 1929 in Mishawaka to the late Jules and Florine (Bethyne) Boembeke. On January 22, 1949, she married Glenn Woodward. He passed away on September 5, 2020. Helen is survived by her children: Sally Ann Wilson and Glenn Craig (Connie) Woodward; three grandchildren: Brandon (Monica) Woodward, Allison (Aaron) Keeling and Justin (Heather) Woodward; as well as six great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son in law, Clark Wilson and great granddaughter, Marissa Woodward. Per her request, there will be no...

Carol Jean Seegers, 86, of Elkhart, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 8:50 am, Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Brickyard Nursing Home of Elkhart. Carol was born on March 23, 1938 in Des Plains, IL to the late Arthur and Mildred (Junge) Hagen. On September 2, 1959, she married Paul Seegers. Carol is survived by one son, Warren (Penny) Seegers; four grandchildren, Jory Seegers, Gwenivere Seegers, Coy (Joey) Seegers and Zane Seegers. She is also survived by two siblings, Donna Klar and John (Suzanne) Seegers. Carol graduated from Bremen High School. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was an avid Cubs, Colts, ND and Bremen Lions fan. Visitation will be held from 11:00-12:00 pm,...

B. Patrick Monhaut, age 85, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Carmel, Indiana. Pat was born on April 12, 1939, the son of Harry and Margaret (Dundon) Monhaut. Pat was a resident of Bremen for eighty years. After graduating from Madison High School, Pat worked on the family farm. He later got a job at Dodges as the maintenance man. He was quite skilled at fixing any machine that broke down. He retired from Dodges after more than thirty years. Pat met Joyce N. Maenhout in 1962 at a Rural Youth event. The two fell in love and were married on May 11, 1963, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger, Indiana. Pat and Joyce moved into a home in...

Marjorie Jean Rupert, 89, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 11:05 am, Friday, August 30, 2024 in her home. Marge was born on January 10, 1935 in Atherton, IN to the late Ivan and Nellie (Kravets) Sills. On January 31, 1953, she married Paul Rupert in South Bend. Marge worked at Bendix after high school. She and her husband currently own and operate Rupert's Resort on the shores of Lake of the Woods. She enjoyed attending the Covered Bridge Festival and vacationing in the Florida Keys. She is survived by three children: Robert (Pamela) Rupert of Bremen, Pamela Pal (Mike Nemeth) of Edwardsburg, MI and Victoria Rupert of Bremen; Three grandchildren: Cassandra Pal, Matthew (Kristy)...

Phyllis Arlene Shoup, 83, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away at the We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth, Indiana on August 20, 2024. She was born on April 5,1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clayton and Mary Shoup. Phyllis attended Merrillville High School in Merrillville, Indiana, graduating in 1959. She later moved to Lake of the Woods in Bremen, Indiana. She worked as an executive secretary for various companies. She is survived by her sister, Claire (Lowell) Michaels; a niece, Betsy (Charlie) Houin; two great nephews, Matthew and Marcus along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Madelon. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am,...

Gary Leon Pugh, 85, died at 9:54 am on August 1, 2024. He died peacefully and prior to his death was surrounded by his loving wife Cece, four children and grandchildren. Gary Leon Pugh was born on July 5, 1939 in Kewanna, Indiana to Cordelia and Wendell Pugh. Cordelia and Wendell had 3 children; Nancy Shirley (Jerry - deceased) resides in Lakeville, Indiana, Richard Pugh (Shirley) resided in Zionsville, Indiana (both deceased), and Gary (Cecelia) reside in Bremen, Indiana. His father Wendell died of a heart attack during Gary's senior year of High School in 1957. Cordelia, remarried Kenny Schlemmer (deceased) and Cordelia Pugh Schlemmer passed away in 2001. Gary's stepbrother Allen...

Virginia "Ginny" Kay (Hensler) Henke (84) of Bremen, IN passed away on July 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Virginia was born on Oct. 16, 1939, at Epworth Hospital in South Bend. The daughter of Howard Melvin Hensler and Ruth Elnora (Klein) Hensler. On August 20, 1961, she married R.T. (Ronald Thomas) Henke. She is survived by her loving husband R.T., her three children: Susan Lynne Henke and son-in-law Martin Peter McGrath of North Andover, MA, Julie Anne Henke of Bettendorf, IA, Kristen Carol Henke of Bettendorf, IA, and three grandchildren: Kevin Ellis McGrath, Cameron James McGrath, and Anna Therese McGrath. She is survived by her brother: John Dee Hensler and his wife...

Virginia "Ginny" Kay (Hensler) Henke (84) of Bremen, IN passed away on July 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Virginia was born on Oct. 16, 1939, at Epworth Hospital in South Bend. The daughter of Howard Melvin Hensler and Ruth Elnora (Klein) Hensler. On August 20, 1961, she married R.T. (Ronald Thomas) Henke. She is survived by her loving husband R.T., her three children: Susan Lynne Henke and son-in-law Martin Peter McGrath of North Andover, MA, Julie Anne Henke of Bettendorf, IA, Kristen Carol Henke of Bettendorf, IA, and three grandchildren: Kevin Ellis McGrath, Cameron James McGrath, and Anna Therese McGrath. She is survived by her brother: John Dee Hensler and his wife...

Patsy Mae Schlemmer, 91, of Bremen passed away peacefully at 7:49 am, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Patsy was born on May 11, 1933 in North Liberty to the late Chester and Helen (Phillips) Johnson. She is survived by three children: Cindy (Dave) Leavell of Plymouth, Pam Gouker of Plymouth and Betsy Paul of Houston, TX; four grandchildren: Chad (Megan) Bishop, Aaron (Kerry) Bishop, Abby Knisley and Ashley (Mark) Anciso; 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is also survived by daughter in law: Barb Gouker of Plymouth; special daughter: Debra Hanson of Plymouth; friend and companion: Melvin Jones of South Bend and siblings: Nancy McCartney of South Bend and Wanda Mangus of...

Dixie Lee Pittman Sheetz was born December 9, 1947, in Bremen, Indiana. She was blessed to be the daughter of Evart and Marie Johnson Pittman of Bremen. She loved growing up on the farm with her brother Doyle. Dixie graduated from Bremen HS and was proud to be a member of the Class of 66. She enjoyed marching band, string bass in swing band, and Singing Seniors. Dixie married her high school sweetheart, Michael Lee Sheetz, on August 31, 1968, at Salem United Methodist Church in Bremen. She graduated from Manchester College in 1969 with a BS degree in elementary education, although she was the only non-music major in the college choir. She loved music! She taught fourth grade at Milford...

Patrick Eugene Stillson, 74, of Bremen, passed away in his home on July 4, 2024. Pat was born on April 13, 1950 in Bremen to the late Arnold and Marjorie Stillson. On July 3, 1971, he married Beverly Tepool. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Beverly Sue; two children, Andrew (Shawn) Stillson of Wakarusa and Amber Stillson of Bremen; seven grandchildren, Quinn (JoLynn) Stillson, Cameron Stillson, Elizabeth (Aaron) Bennett, Courtney Lawmaster, Kelsey Lawmaster, Kate Stillson and Emma Lawmaster. He is also survived by a brother, Mike (Barb) Stillson of Bremen. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald. Patrick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and...

Ida Jean Lashbrook, 96, of Bremen passed away peacefully at 1:05 pm, Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Waterford Crossing of Goshen. Jean was born on June 10, 1928 in Brownstown, IN to the late Ralph and Cecile (Bender) Denny. On March 4, 1949, she married Herbert A. Lashbrook. He passed away in October of 1968. Jean is survived by three children: Jan (Jeff) Campbell of Bremen, Carol (Keith) Young of Bremen and Jim (Kristi Rhoades) Lashbrook of Warsaw; six grandchildren: Sara, Adam, Dean, Erin, Lauren and Taylor; and eight great grandchildren: Victoria, Pamela, Summer, Alex, Oscar, Connor, Crew and Baker. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, three grandchildren, Joshua, Corey and...

Dennis Clark Thornton, 83, of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Dennis was born on April 29, 1941 in Bremen to the late Clark and Edith (Brown) Thornton. On July 20, 1962, he married Rose "Cathy" Allen. She passed away on September 22, 2018. Dennis is survived by three daughters: Lee Ann (Steve) Walter, Lisa Flores and Lori (Chad) Barnaby all of Bremen; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He is also survived by four siblings: Roger (Marge) Thornton of Bluffton, IN, Sandra Cochran of Manhattan, IL, Shirley Clements of Pryor, OK and Larry (Rita) Thornton of Plymouth. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, son in law, Blas...

Ricky L. "Rick" Hardy, 77, formerly of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2024 at his home. Rick was born in Bremen on March 14, 1947 to the late Leland Cecil Hardy and Marjorie (Geyer) Hardy. On April 30, 1971, he married Cherryl L. (Bussanmas) Hardy, who preceded him in death on January 1, 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Margo Hardy of Mishawaka and Traci (Jay) Stoneburner of Bremen. He was also blessed with five grandchildren, Breann (Austin) Langdon, Tyler Felten, Baily (Caleb) Walter, Aydan Aukerman and Jaymi (Reid) Zellmer, and four great grandchildren, Sadie, Will, Jayce and Josiah. Rick was one of five children and is also survived by his brothers Mike (Kay) Hardy, Robin...

Jeffrey Michael Lizzi, 64, of Bremen, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Jeff was born on June 30, 1959 in South Bend. He was a devoted family man, family meant everything to him. He was known for his sense of humor and kindness. He was an avid collector of petroleum/oil memorabilia and toy tractors, but spending time with this family brought him the most happiness. Jeff was formally employed as a truck mechanic at Kenworth, then BP Oil/Buckeye Partners. He is survived by his mother, Nina Lizzi; wife, Luann (Crothers); children, Ryan (Christin) Lizzi, Thomas (Kristen) Lizzi, Taylor Lizzi, Markus (Natalie) Fair, Julie Fair and Jacob Criddle; grandchildren, Willa...

Jeanette Pearl Johnson, 101, of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord at 12:45 pm, Monday, May 20, 2024 in Creekside Village Senior Care. Jeanette was born on July 30, 1922 in Wolcott, IN, the daughter of the late Andrew and Clara (Stoller) Winger. She married David O. Johnson. She met Dave at an open-air skating rink in Mishawaka when still in high school. He was there to watch and saw his future bride to be. They were married on May 30, 1941. She was a beautiful Memorial Day bride. This next weekend would be 83 years together. There motto would be, Look at Us, from being young and in love, playing in the sand at Tower Hill, to Dave waiting on the far side of Jordan, drawing pictures...

Dorothy Ann Sahlhoff, 88, of Bremen, passed away at 6:20 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Raclin House Center for Hospice Care of Mishawaka. Dorothy was born on December 2, 1935 in South Bend to the late Leo and Esther (Schlundt) Sahlhoff. She is survived by five siblings: Marian Loucks, Jane Allen, Ellen (Lewis) Haug, Leo Sahlhoff, Jr and John (Carole) Sahlfoff as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Dorothy was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and dedicated member of the Altar Guild. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am, Thursday, May 23, 2024 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 605 S. Center St., Bremen, IN 46506. Funeral services will begin at 11:00...