Leora D. (Miller) Helmuth, 64, Nappanee, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, at home. She was born Nov. 23, 1960, in Centreville, Mich. On Oct. 10, 1984, she married Delbert W. Helmuth, who survives. She also is survived by seven children, Lila (Melvin) Miller, Nappanee, Barbara … Read More
Richard Allen “Dick” Stanley, 78, Bremen, died at 5:09 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025, at home. He was born Oct. 8, 1946, in South Bend. On Nov. 29, 2014, he married Rose J. Creakbaum, who survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Rodney Bergeron) Chambers, Plymouth; … Read More
Sonja Reyna (Remfrey) Lett, of Bourbon, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the care of Mason Health and Rehab in Warsaw, at the age of 59. A courageous, strong, beautiful soul, with a kind heart, she made a big impact on this world. She was born … Read More
Linda Kay Morgan, 75, Bremen, died at 11:07 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Memorial Hospital. Linda was born on July 29, 1949. On June 30, 1970, she married Larry V. Morgan, he passed away on Jan. 8, 1990. On Dec. 31, 1997, she remarried Cecil Trevino, who … Read More
Dennis Allan Worm, 70, Bremen, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 25, 1955. His wife, Rebecca, whom he married in 1975, preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Amanda (Thomas) Rink and Kimberly Worm, both of Bremen; a granddaughter; sisters, … Read More
Lester Helmuth, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:13 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 3, 1949, in Bremen. His wife, Esther L. (Hochstetler) Helmuth, whom he married June 25, 1964, survives. He also is survived by nine children, Howard (Ruth) Helmuth, Wolcottville, Nancy Borkholder, … Read More
John Francis Gladieux, 81, Bourbon, died unexpectedly at 6:03 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home. He was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Gleisdorf, Stiermark, Austria. On April 10, 1966, he married Luella Hershberger, who survives. He also is survived by his children, John Jr. (Monica) Gladieux, Bremen, … Read More
Norma L. Nitz, 76, Bremen, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Sept. 20, 1948, in Plymouth. On May 2, 1980, she married Lowell G. Sickman, who preceded her in death in 2000. On March 26, 2011, she married Ted … Read More
Linda Sue Yeryar, 75, Bremen, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen. She was born Jan. 16, 1950, in Mishawaka. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn (Wayne) Grove; two nieces; a nephew; eight great-nieces and nephews; and 20 great-great-nieces and nephews. Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville … Read More
Vera Yoder, 75, Nappanee, died at 12:18 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was born Dec. 8, 1949, in Nappanee. Her husband, Ola Yoder, survives. She also is survived by six sons, Anthony (Marylou) Yoder, Millersburg, Daryl (Vonda) Yoder, Bremen, Brian (Karen) Yoder, Bremen, Virgil (Amy) Yoder, Nappanee, … Read More
Neill Kurtis Gerstbauer, 42, Bremen, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born Sept. 2, 1982, in Mishawaka. He is survived by his mother, Robyn Gerstbauer, North Webster; sister, Camille (Brent) Beeson, Greenwood; and three nieces. Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreGertrude Lucille (Lukas) Berndt, 100, South Bend, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Dec. 17, 1924, in South Bend. On July 13, 1946, she married Wilmer A. Berndt, who preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by … Read More
Elaine Annette Leman, 76, Montrose, Colo., formerly of Francesville and Plymouth, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Aug. 28, 1948, in Plymouth. On July 31, 1971, she married David Leman, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Brian … Read More
James (Jim) van Gelder, 79, Bremen, died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Survivors include his wife Ann (Dziamalek) van Gelder; sons: James “Jay” (Jocelyn) van Gelder Jr. Alvin, Texas and Stephen van Gelder, Bremen; daughter, Michele (Tim) Lafferty, Bremen; six grandchildren and … Read More
Frances Ann (Ludwig) Dorsey, 74, Argos, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 19, 1951, in Argos. On Aug. 7, 1979, she married Floyd Dorsey, who survives. She also is survived by children, Chayne Butler, Plymouth, Kelly … Read More
Norma Fae Montgomery, 87, Bourbon, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born June 25, 1937, in South Bend. On Nov. 19, 1960, she married Gary Montgomery, who preceded her in death in 2018. She is survived by her children, Lee Ann (Bill) … Read More
