Brian J. Town, 55, Bremen, died unexpectedly at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born Dec. 28, 1970, in Bremen. His wife of 31 years, Leslie, survives. He also is survived by three children, Kayla (fiance, Korey Alexander), Eric and Daniel … Read More
Gary Shively, 82, Bremen, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at Trail Point Village, South Bend. He was born Feb. 27, 1943, in Warsaw. On March 10, 1963, he married Judy Brocksmith, who preceded him in death in 2024. He is survived by his children, Steve (Holli) Shively, Bremen, … Read More
Esther Chupp, 91, formerly of Nappanee, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born July 7, 1934, in Nappanee. On Oct. 20, 1955, she married Jacob Chupp, who preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by five daughters, … Read More
Rita Yoder, 77, Bremen, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, 2026, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born Jan. 7, 1949, in Warren, Ohio. On Feb. 27, 1971, she married Rollie Yoder, who survives. She also is survived by two sons, Damien (Brooke) Yoder, Charleston, N.C., and Ben … Read More
Infant Nathaniel Jon Bontrager died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born at 5:12 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at home. He is survived by his parents, Titus and Nadine Bontrager, Nappanee; paternal grandparents, Alvin and Ruth Bontrager, Newaygo, Mich.; … Read More
Katherine Louise “Kathy” Adams, 78, Bourbon, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Plymouth. She was born July 28, 1947, in Elkhart. On Dec. 20, 1975, she married Carl “Bud” Adams Jr., who preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by her daughters, LeeAnn (Jerry) Hapner, Koontz … Read More
James “Jim” Wade Stouder, of Warsaw, passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on May 20, 1940, in Nappanee, to Joseph “Joe” Stouder and Doris (Babcock) Stouder. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Nappanee High School. Jim dedicated … Read More
Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:44 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 8900 block East US 30, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:31 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, West … Read More
William Joseph “Coach” Campbell, 79, Wabash, died at 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 28, 1946. His wife, Dianna (Greenwood) Campbell, whom he married June 16, 1968, survives. He also is survived by three children, Shawn (Dawn) … Read More
Daniel Richard “Danny” Allen, 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. He was born Jan. 21, 1948, and grew up in Bremen. He is survived by three children, Angie (George), Chad, and Dannette (Derek); four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, … Read More
Mary E. Miller, 68, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2025. She was born June 10, 1957, in Topeka. On May 26, 1979, she married Ken Miller, who survives in Plymouth. She also is survived by two children, Eric Miller, Plymouth, and Ann (Thad) Hochstetler, Bremen; five grandchildren; and … Read More
Richard E. James Jr., 75, Bremen, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home. He was born Oct. 22, 1950, in Mishawaka. He is survived by four children, Sarah (Joe) Shelley, Molly (Dan) Spromberg, Benjamin (Pamela) James and Samuel (Amy) James; seven grandchildren; brothers, Roy James, Clyde (Tammy) James … Read More
Richard E. James Jr., 75, Bremen, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Palmer Funeral Homes, South Bend.
Read MoreElizabeth G. (Workman) Thomas, 36, Plymouth, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Methodist Hospital-Southlake Campus, Merrillville. She was born July 27, 1989, in Bremen. On Dec. 28, 2011, she married Danny Thomas, who survives. She also is survived by four children, Sydney Thomas, Madison Piercy, Savannah Thomas and … Read More
Lizzie M. “Liz” Miller, 82, Nappanee, died Friday morning, Dec. 26, 2025, at home. She was born June 8, 1943, in Wolcottville. On Nov. 7, 1968, she married Harley M. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2021. She is survived by three children, Paul (Rhoda) Miller, Bremen, … Read More
Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:48 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 300 block South Washington Street, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery. 12:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 400 block Wexford Place, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of fraudulent credit card activity. Value: … Read More
