Merlin S. Mullet, 79, Etna Green, died at 4:48 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 4, 1945, in Bremen. His wife, Mary Lou (Helmuth) Mullet, whom he married Oct. 24, 1968, survives. He also is survived by seven children, Sharon (Daniel) Chupp, Etna … Read More
Joyce Lacher, 86, Plymouth, died Monday, March 3, 2025, at home. She was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Bremen. Her husband, Wayne, whom she married May 9, 1959, preceded her in death in 2024. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Laura) Lacher, Kouts, Tami (Travis) Denney, Argos, … Read More
Joshua Steven Van Houten, 43, of Plymouth, left us too soon on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born and raised in Cloverdale, Va., before moving with his family to Brimfield, Ohio, where he graduated from Field High School. Josh continued his education at Manchester University, North Manchester, … Read More
Leona J. (Conley) Pletcher, 98, South Bend, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Whitlock, Bremen. She was born Aug. 5, 1926. On Sept. 6, 1945, she married Gene A. Pletcher, who preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her children, Dana (Cheryl) Pletcher, Mundelein, … Read More
Edith J. “Edie” Grubbs, 89, died at 10:32 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 17, 1935. Her husband, George E. Grubbs, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Greg E. Grubbs, Wakarusa, and Gary E. Grubbs, Bremen; … Read More
Sara Elizabeth (Truex) Felabom, 85, Bremen, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. She was born Sept. 21, 1939. On Dec. 31, 1967, she married Alden A. Felabom, who preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by two stepchildren, Sandra Felabom Paszli and John (Angela) Felabom; five grandchildren; … Read More
Devon W. Miller, 60, Nappanee, died at 12:28 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Oct. 10, 1964. On May 8, 1985, he married Barbara Ann Bender, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Mari Jo (Lamar) Mullet, Leann (Matt) Bontrager, … Read More
Jason W. Clinger, 46, Rochester, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born Oct. 5, 1978. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Clinger, Rochester; companion, Chris Hiner, Rochester; siblings, Tina (Mark) Cunningham, Plymouth, Melinda Clinger, Rochester, Michael (Emily) Clinger, Bremen, and Jerry Clinger, … Read More
Timothy Lee “Tim” Voreis, 59, Winamac, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. He was born Jan. 15, 1966. His wife, Mary E. (Heying) Voreis, whom he married Dec. 28, 1985, survives. He also is survived by his children, Timothy J. Voreis, South Bend, Aubrey P. Voreis, Holland, Mich., Kathryn … Read More
Charles Junior Wagers, 65, Plymouth, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at Northwest Health Hospital, LaPorte. He was born April 17, 1959, in Bremen. On June 28, 1981, he married Donna L. Stailey, who survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Danielle (Bobby) Egger and Chanon (David) Peacock; … Read More
Jackelyn “Jackie’ Ochstein, 68, Bourbon, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 28, 1956. On Aug. 21, 1976, she married David “Ox” Ochstein, who preceded her in death in 2002. On Aug. 23, 2024, she married Delon Furnivall, Tippecanoe, who survives. … Read More
Lloyd Ray Slabaugh, 72, Goshen, died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla. He was born Dec. 9, 1952, in Bremen. His wife, Martha (Shetler) Slabaugh, Nappanee, whom he married Dec. 9, 1975, survives. He also is survived by four children, Marlene … Read More
Dorothy J. Schafer, 93, Lakeville, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at home. She was born April 6, 1931. On Nov. 25, 1950, she married Charles Schafer, who preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by six children, Jeanine (Thomas) Keb, Bremen, Calvin (Deb) … Read More
A Bremen man was arrested for allegedly driving a vehicle while under the influence.
Read MoreKathy S. Beutel-Galloway, 66, Bremen, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. She was born May 5, 1958. Her husband, Patrick (Jake) Galloway, survives. She also is survived by her daughter, Shannon (Lee) Floran; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; her brother, Todd (Robin) Beutel; and many nieces and nephews. Johnson-Danielson Funeral … Read More
Cortland Lynch, 56, Bremen, died at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at home. He was born May 7, 1968. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Molly Lynch, Bremen, and Kathy Lynch, Angola; eight nieces and nephews; and six great-nieces and -nephews. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, … Read More
