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Our Obituaries

Steven COOK

September 13, 1969 - February 4, 2012

Steven R. Cook, age 42, of 443 1/2 South Logan Street, South Bend, Indiana, passed away at 12:06 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012, at his home. Steve was born on September 13, 1969, in South Bend, to Donald and Helen (Whitaker) Cook. Steve worked in the construction business, as a carpenter. Steve will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Steve is survived by his fiancé, Stacey...
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Adell JOHNSON

July 8, 1923 - February 2, 2012

Adell N. Johnson, age 88, of 425 Chinworth Court, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at the Gardens at Lake City, in Warsaw. Adell was born on July 8, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gordon M. and Mabel (McMillen) Nass. Adell became the bride of Elmer Nels Johnson on May 12, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoyed being a homemaker and a mother. Adell...
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Larry HARRELL

December 12, 1959 - February 2, 2012

Larry G. Harrell, age 52, of 11690 1st Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 7:08 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, Indiana, following a brief illness. Larry was born on December 12, 1959, in Plymouth, to Frank and Patricia (Kamiski) Harrell. Larry had been a lifetime resident of the Plymouth area. He was the owner of Larry's Body Shop...
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Georgia PRICE

May 13, 1919 - January 30, 2012

Georgia E. Price, age 92, of 222 Parkview Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away, Monday, January 30, 2012, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth. Georgia was born on May 13, 1919, in Argyle, Kentucky, to George and Ester (Garrett) Elliott. Georgia became the bride of James R. Price on February 6, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana. They raised their five daughters and one son together. ...
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Larry CLEVELAND

August 10, 1942 - January 30, 2012

Larry J. Cleveland, 69, of 737 Randolph Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, at 2:25 a.m., at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Larry was born on August 10, 1942, in Indiana Harbor, Indiana, to Melbourne and Edith (Hilligoss) Cleveland. Larry married Alice White on January 10, 1960, in Knox, Indiana. Larry owned and operated Rainbow International...
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Lucille Long MILLER

March 27, 1915 - January 28, 2012

Lucille Long Miller, 96, of Argos, Indiana, passed away peacefully, at home of natural causes, on January 28, 2012. She was the daughter of Charles and Ollie (Miller) Bower. She was born in La Paz, Indiana, on March 27, 1915. She was raised in South Bend, Indiana, moving there as a child. Lucille married Modest Long, of Plymouth, Indiana, who was decorating contractor, in 1936. She worked,...
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Scott Todd THOMAS

October 28, 1962 - January 24, 2012

Scott Todd Thomas, age 49, of 1640 North Church Street, Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 a.m., on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Prairie Rose Health Care Center, in Pana, Illinois. Scott was born on October 28, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Julie (Bethke) Thomas. Scott is survived by his wife, Misty (Deurloo) Thomas of Decatur, Illinois; his daughter, Kayla Thomas; his...
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Marsha BANNING

April 27, 1940 - January 24, 2012

Marsha E. Banning, 71, 805 Baker Street #98, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, passed away, January 24, 2012, at 2:02 p.m., surrounded by her family and her friends, after a short battle with cancer. Marsha was born on April 27, 1940, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Lawrence, Sr. and Martha Lindvall. On April 24, 1965 she and John A. Banning were married, in Culver, Indiana. John survives. Also...
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James CALDWELL

August 3, 1951 - January 18, 2012

James A. Caldwell, 60, of 10687 10th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 11:26 p.m., at his home. Jim was born on August 3, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, to Robert and Phyllis (Luse) Caldwell. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Loretta Hummel and James Caldwell were united in marriage on May 27, 1972, at the Calvary Lutheran...
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Judith BRINKMAN

December 16, 1944 - January 18, 2012

Judith A. Brinkman, 67, of 804 Miner Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana Judy was born on December 16, 1944, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Donald and Anna (Espich) Muffley. Judy and James Brinkman were married on November 29, 1963, at the Pretty Lake Church, Plymouth. Judy played softball when she was younger....
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Harold TETER

November 14, 1931 - January 16, 2012

Harold D. Teter, 80, P.O. 506, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012, at 10:49 a.m., at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Harold was born on November 14, 1931, in Decatur, Illinois, to H. Leo and Hazel (Babcock) Teter. Harold served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Harold and Donna Lee Corwin were married on August 3, 1951. ...
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Vivian BOWER

September 13, 1918 - January 11, 2012

Vivian H. Bower, 93, 300 Prairie Street, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, in Warsaw. Vivian was born on September 13, 1918, in South Bend, Indiana, to Brook and Pearl (Seybold) Bower. She was a former resident of Plymouth, Indiana, and had lived, in Warsaw, since 2004. Vivian had been employed at Bosworth's, in Plymouth, and was an Avon...
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Dorothy Newberg REAKER

March 12, 1915 - December 23, 2011

Dorothy Marie (Piper) Newberg Reaker, 1915-2011 At the age of 96, Dorothy Newberg Reaker, of Plymouth, Indiana, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2011. Dorothy was born to Prescott and Henrietta (Ramp) Piper on March 12, 1915, in Wisconsin. She spent her childhood in the Chicago area, where she attended Lutheran schools. Her family relocated to Polk...
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Donald EADS

January 20, 1926 - December 7, 2011

Donald C. Eads, age 85, of 320 South 6th Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on January 20, 1926, in Mooresville, Indiana, to Albert and Pearl (Cummins) Eads. He was a 1946 graduate of La Paz High School. On October 24, 1948, Donald married the former Delores Keel in Plymouth, Indiana. ...
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Phyllis Deacon GUTHRIE

November 9, 1930 - November 24, 2011

Phyllis M. (Deacon) Guthrie, age 81, of 11024 East 11th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 2:45 p.m., on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at her home. Phyllis was born on November 9, 1930, in Marshall County, Indiana, to Glenn and Opal (Whiteman) Stull. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Linda (Pete) Babendrager of Plymouth, Sharon (Mike) Bryant of Plymouth, and Diana (John) Harness of...
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Victoria GUSEILLA

July 27, 1923 - November 22, 2011

Victoria Guseilla, age 88, of LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, passed away at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at her home. Victoria was born on July 27, 1923, in West Virginia, to Domitian "Dan" and Eva Guseilla. Victoria was retired from the accounting profession. She was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church, in Plymouth, Indiana, and was also a member of the Altar Rosary...
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Wilma Jean WATSON

March 6, 1925 - November 19, 2011

Wilma Jean Watson, 86, of 5845 14th Road, Bourbon, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011, at 11:21 p.m., at her home. Jean was born on March 6, 1925, in Fulton County, Indiana, to Vernard and Ruby (Salts) Goodman. Jean married Charles W. Watson on May 19, 1946. He passed away on July 27, 1978. Jean worked at the Plymouth Country Club as their secretary, was a volunteer Pink Lady...
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Theola ATKINS

June 10, 1918 - November 13, 2011

Theola I. Atkins, age 93, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:24 p.m., Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Theola was born on June 10, 1918, in Detroit, Michigan, to Orlando and Marion (MacDonald) Bryce. On August 17, 1940, Theola married Robert "Bob" Atkins in Detroit, Michigan. Bob passed away on September 13, 2001, after 61 years of...
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Doris BRAUER

May 14, 1941 - October 31, 2011

Doris J. (Justice) Brauer, age 70, of 721 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 3:10 a.m., Monday, October 31, 2011, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Doris was born on May 14, 1941, in South Bend, to Roscoe and Mabel Watson. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She could always be found at the boy's ballgames, cheering them on....
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Mary B. HAAS

March 29, 1935 - October 24, 2011

Mary B. Haas, formerly of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away early on Monday, October 24, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, in Sebring, Florida, after an extended illness. Mary was born in Bremen, Indiana, on March 29, 1935, to John and Eunice (Wray) Stoller. She graduated from Bremen High School and moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she attended The Sherwood Music School to study piano. ...
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Viola KECK

January 27, 1925 - October 23, 2011

Viola M. Keck, age 86, of 1417 Lake Avenue, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Viola was born on January 27, 1925, in Plymouth, to Barnard and Viola (Nickerson) Scheetz. Viola had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. She enjoyed morning coffee with her friends at Martin's Super Market, liked to travel,...
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Becky MATOSICH

May 22, 1954 - October 16, 2011

Becky (Leachman) Matosich, age 57, of 1054 Sparrow Lane, Tarpon Springs, Florida, formerly of Plymouth and South Bend, Indiana, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Community Hospital in New Port Richie, Florida. Becky was born on May 22, 1954, in Plymouth, to Frank and Lucille "Lucy" (Richardson) Leachman. Becky married Michael Matosich on August 29, 1986, in Plymouth. ...
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Rollan O. RIDDLE

November 5, 1919 - October 13, 2011

Rollan "Rollie" O. Riddle, age 91, of 11036 9A Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth. Rollan was born on November 5, 1919, in Plymouth, to Owen and Ella (Ottow) Riddle. On August 29, 1948, Rollan married the former Jean L. Poor in Plymouth. Together they raised their two daughters. Rollie attended Inwood...
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Geraldine HEPLER

May 10, 1925 - October 9, 2011

Geraldine “Geri” Mae Hepler, 86, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away, Sunday, October 9, 2011, at 6:15 a.m., at her home, while her daughters were with her. Geri was born on May 10, 1925, in Walkerton, Indiana, to Ora and Celestia (Singleton) Arndt. She graduated from Grovertown High School, in Grovertown, Indiana, with the Class of 1943. Luther C. Hepler took Geraldine to be his bride...
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Barbara MAZE

December 21, 1934 - October 8, 2011

Barbara R. "Babs" Maze, 76, 302 South Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011, at her home. Babs knew it was her time for her passing and she was prepared to go ahead. Babs was born on December 21, 1934, in Plymouth, to Arden and Roma (Zimmerman) McFarland. She graduated from Plymouth High School in the Class of 1953. Babs married Robert Maze on January 26,...
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Shirley WOLF

January 30, 1932 - October 5, 2011

Shirley May (Cunningham) Wolf, 79, of Argos, Indiana, passed away peacefully, at her home in the country with her family by her side, on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Shirley was born on January 30, 1932, to Otto and Evelyn (Hunt) Cunningham in South Bend, Indiana. She spent most of her childhood in La Porte, Indiana. When she turned 17 her family moved to South Bend. She graduated from Riley...
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Ross MURPHY

July 16, 1926 - October 1, 2011

Ross G. Murphy, 85, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Ross was born on July 16, 1926, near Bremen, Indiana, to John C. and Gladys M. (Gray) Murphy. He attended Linkville Elementary School and graduated from La Paz High School in the Class of 1944. Ross entered the United States Navy, in June of 1944, and served in the South Pacific. ...
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Kevin JACOBSON

May 30, 1970 - September 21, 2011

Kevin D. Jacobson, age 41, of 19336 6th B Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 6:49 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at his family home. Kevin was born on May 30, 1970, in Plymouth, to David C. and Jayne (Dungan) Jacobson. He graduated from John Glenn High School in the Class of 1988. He had been employed at Omega, in Bremen, Indiana, as a forklift driver (material handler). He...
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Francis MARK, Jr.

June 9, 1952 - September 18, 2011

Francis D. Mark, Jr., age 59, of 17411 12th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 2:35 p.m., on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at his home. Francis was born on June 9, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, to Francis David and Beverly (Crowel) Mark, Sr. Francis had been a truck driver for 40 years. He enjoyed watching and participating in car races. Francis had been a resident of Plymouth since 1982...
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Jose MERCADO, Sr.

February 7, 1966 - September 18, 2011

Jose C. Mercado, Sr. 45, of 1740 Pine Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011, at 6:38 a.m., at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka, Indiana. Jose was born on February 7, 1966, in Reynosa, Mexico, to Jose and Marie (Rosales) Mercado. Jose and Angelica Diaz were married in Texas. They moved to Plymouth in 1992. Jose worked for Polygon Company in Walkerton,...
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Rose M. Wemette

November 21, 1936 - September 15, 2011

Rose M. Wemette, age 74, of 500 South Montgomery Street, Apartment #110, Bremen, Indiana, 46504, passed away at 7:35 p.m., on Thursday, September 15, 2011, at Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart, Indiana. Rose was born on November 21, 1936, in Peoria, Illinois, to William B. and Betty Jane (Ray) Ramsay. Rose was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Bremen, the Plymouth Women of the...
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Helen E. LONG

June 11, 1945 - September 14, 2011

Helen E. Long, age 66, of 311 Alexander Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth. Helen was born on June 11, 1945, in Belvidere, Illinois, to Harold H. and Esther M. (Johnson) Long. Helen graduated from Tyner High School. She worked at Montgomery Ward and J.C. Penny in Plymouth. Helen, along with her...
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Gloria FRIEBE

September 16, 1942 - September 12, 2011

Gloria Jean (Carpenter) Friebe, age 68, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully, early on the morning of September 12, 2011. She fought many battles with health recently, but chose to face her last battle with cancer, at her home surrounded by her husband of 45 years, Arnold Friebe; her daughters, Karen (Larry) Nauman of Heiskell, Tennessee and Terry (Greg) Stohl of Sisters, Oregon; her...
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Virginia BULLOCK

July 12, 1923 - August 30, 2011

Virginia Kline Bullock, age 88, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 4:55 p.m., on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Virginia was born on July 12, 1923, in Culver, Indiana, to Clarence and Olive (Lake) Kline. Virginia was married to Paul Bullock. Paul passed away on February 1, 2005. Virginia is survived by her sister, Brenda (Bob) Wynn of Culver and her...
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Mary Alice GEHRKE

July 5, 1921 - August 22, 2011

Mary Alice Cummings Gehrke, age 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away at 2:20 p.m., on Monday, August 22, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Plymouth, Indiana. Mrs. Gehrke was born July 5, 1921, in Westville, Indiana, to George Claude and Mary Winifred (Carson) Cummings. She graduated from Kingsbury High School in the Class of 1939. Mrs. Gehrke retired after working 32 years as a long distance...
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Leonard DICKSON

April 25, 1916 - August 22, 2011

Leonard C. Dickson, 95, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011, at 940 p.m., at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, in Plymouth, Indiana. Leonard was born on April 25, 1916, in Ober, Indiana, to Riley and Jeanette (Dean) Dickson. Leonard and Caroline Reed were married on December 26, 1935, in Rochester, Indiana. They moved to Plymouth, from Rochester, in 1957. Caroline passed away on June 8, 1998. ...
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Melba REESE

September 7, 1925 - August 21, 2011

Melba L. Reese, age 85, of 500 Walkerton Trail, Walkerton, Indiana, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Sunday, August 21, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton. Melba was born on September 7, 1925, in Lowland, North Carolina, to James and Mattie (Lewis) Lupton. Melba became the bride of Robert Reese on July 26, 1946, in a ceremony that took place in Norfolk, Virginia. Robert passed away on July 8...
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Alvina HEET

April 24, 1916 - August 14, 2011

Alvina W. Heet, age 95, of 1019 North Walnut Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 11:25 a.m., on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Alvina was born on April 24, 1916, in Bartelso, Illinois, to Henry and Caroline (Eiler) Schroeder. On October 26, 1036, Alvina became the bride of Henry Francis Heet. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1979. Together...
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Raymond BOCKMAN

November 30, 1939 - August 4, 2011

Raymond "Tiny" Bockman, 71, 9151 11th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011, at 6:04 a.m., at Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart, Indiana. Ray was born on November 30, 1939, in Decorah, Iowa, to Aloysius and Martha (Cohen) Bockman. He moved to Plymouth when he was about three years old. Ray was a graduate of Plymouth High School. He married, the former, Joyce Taylor, on...
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Pamela HACKETT

September 5, 1946 - July 30, 2011

Pamela Ann Hackett, age 64, of 1950 Ridgedale Road, South Bend, Indiana, formerly of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:07 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Ironwood Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Bend. Pam was born on September 5, 1946, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to John and Doris (Shoemaker) Mortimore, Jr. Pam was a dispatch operator for the 3T Trucking Company in Etna Green, Indiana....
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William C. NORRIS

June 15, 1938 - July 28, 2011

William C. Norris, 73, 4492 South County Road 210, Knox, Indiana, 46534, passed away at 12:12 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. William was born on June 15, 1938, in Alpena, Michigan, to Charles M. and Anna (Madden) Norris. Bill spent two summers at Culver Military Academy, in Culver Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States...
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Ray MILLER

August 6, 1928 - July 17, 2011

Ray W. Miller, age 82, of 17372 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2011, at the V.A. Hospital in Marion, Indiana. Ray was born on August 6, 1928, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Ralph and Dorothy (Daughtery) Miller. Ray married the former Esther Stone on April 8, 1953. He was a retired painter and farmer. He was the founding father of the Marshall County...
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Hazel M. Sarber SKINNER

April 11, 1907 - July 9, 2011

Hazel M. Sarber Skinner, age 104, of 18568 6th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at home, in the care of her family. Hazel was born to Lewis and Margaret Rhoads Stout, on April 11, 1907, in Marshall County, Indiana. Hazel married Cyril E. Sarber on October 10, 1926. Cyril passed away on December 8, 1955. On March 27, 1957 she married Howard Machlan. He passed away...
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Ramona EVERLY

March 15, 1938 - June 20, 2011

Ramona J. Everly, 73, 822 Dickman Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011, at 9:20 a.m., at her home. Ramona was born on March 15, 1938, in Hamlet, Indiana, to Ivan and Velda (Hendricks) Singleton. She started working at Rose's and then the Hi-De-Ho truck stops, in Hamlet, before she was married. Clarence "Bud" Everly and Romona were married on January 5, 1957, in...
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Donald JONES

March 8, 1928 - June 17, 2011

Donald "Casey" T. Jones, age 83, of 10251 Nutmeg Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 11:19 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2011, at Our Lady of Peace Hospital, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Donald Jones was born on March 8, 1928, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Aaron and Helen (Taber) Jones. Casey graduated from Plymouth High School in the Class of 1946. He entered the United States Navy, to serve his country...
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Clifford ADAMS

September 12, 1922 - June 10, 2011

Clifford E. Adams, 88, of 910 Red Maple Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, at home. He was born on September 12, 1922, in Pleasant Township, Hancock County, Ohio, to Virgil and Ruth (Abair) Adams. Clifford, and the former Lorraine Peters, were united in marriage on February 11, 1945. Lorraine passed away on November 7, 1985, after 40 years of marriage. Clifford...
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Lois BAUM

January 10, 1922 - June 7, 2011

Lois J. Baum, age 89, of 600 Windmill Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born on January 10, 1922, in North Liberty, Indiana, to Daniel and Rosa (Ort) Guyse. On September 4, 1950, Lois became the bride of Robert Baum in Donaldson, Indiana. She was a member of the E.U.B. Church, in Donaldson. Lois...
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George HOWARD

November 14, 1938 - June 4, 2011

George H. Howard, 72, of 17291 West 4 B Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011, at his home. He was born on November 14, 1938, in Goose Rock, Kentucky, to George and Mary (Henson) Howard. George and Loretta Jackson were married on June 13, 1958, in Adrian, Michigan. They moved to the Marshall County area in 1965. George was a truck driver and mechanic. He was a proud...
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Edward T. Cannon, Jr.

July 8, 1942 - May 27, 2011

Edward T. Cannon, Jr., age 68, of 635 Oakhill Avenue, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 12:00 a.m., on Friday, May 27, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth. Edward was born on July 8, 1942, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Cora Hensley. Edward had lived in the Marshall County area for 25 years. He had been a handyman doing many jobs for many people. Edward will be greatly missed by his...
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Rosemary FRUITS

April 29, 1925 - May 23, 2011

Rosemary Marie Fruits, age 86, of 627 North Walnut Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2011, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Rosemary was born on April 29, 1925, in Kentland, Indiana, to Joel and Lucille (Castongia) Fortin. Rosemary and Forrest D. Fruits were joined in marriage at Saint Michael Catholic, Plymouth, on October 3, 1942. They were the...
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Steven DUNSIZER

July 5, 1948 - May 17, 2011

Steven N. Dunsizer, 62, of 8512 Redwood Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 6:12 a.m., at his home. He was born on July 5, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana, to Earl and Beatrice (Kline) Dunsizer. Steve married Patricia Glant in Bremen, Indiana, on May 18, 1968. Steve was a Funeral Director for Mishler Funeral Home, in Bremen, for several years. He moved to Plymouth in 1977...
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Joann VANDUSEN

October 29, 1944 - May 13, 2011

Joann VanDusen, age 66, of 1447 Holloway Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 3:52 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Joann was born on October 29, 1944, in Hammond, Indiana, to Sam and Emma (Fleischman) Elea. She had lived most her life in the Marshall County area. Joann and Lawrence "Larry" VanDusen were married on May 20, 1967, in Walkerton...
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Mary SMITH

June 27, 1944 - May 9, 2011

Mary M. Smith, age 66, of 9936 River Drive, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:00 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2011, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Mary was born on June 27, 1944, in Greenville, Kentucky, to Woodrow and Annie (Shutt) Paris. On June 29, 1962, Mary and Lyle Smith were united in marriage by the Justice of the Peace, in Crown Point, Indiana. Mary enjoyed working in...
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Charles ). HIGH

September 7, 1952 - May 8, 2011

Charles "Mikey" High, age 58, of 5824 Michigan Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana. He was born on September 7, 1952, in La Porte, Indiana, to Charles and Barbara (Calhoun) High. Mikey and Carolyn Maxson were married on September 5, 1999, in Plymouth. He worked as a finish carpenter at Majority...
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Verna GREEN

February 18, 1928 - May 5, 2011

Verna J. Green, age 83, of 635 Oakhill Ave, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 4:40 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Verna was born on February 18, 1928, in Elkhart County, Indiana, to Lowel and Grace (Eby) Holmes. On July 24, 1948, Verna and Wayne M. Green were united in marriage, at the Twin Branch Church of Christ, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Verna worked for...
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Monagene BARBKNECHT

October 22, 1920 - April 18, 2011

Monagene Barbknecht, age 90, of 295 Village Lane, Greenwood, Indiana, passed away at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, April 18, 2011, at Greenwood Village, in Greenwood. Monagene was born on October 27, 1920, in Akron, Ohio, to Martin and Vera (Reinhardt) Anderson. She was baptized in Grovertown United Brethern Church, in Grovertown, Indiana, in 1921. She graduated from West High School (which was near...
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Barry WISCONS

April 16, 1946 - April 11, 2011

Barry F. Wiscons, age 64, of 2401 North Michigan Street #37, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 7:28 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2011, at his home. Barry was born on April 16, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank H. Wiscons and Louise (Nardiello) Wiscons. He was the second child, and the first son born, of six children. Barry was retired, from the Holiday Inn in Plymouth, as manager, after 25...
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Todd JOHNSON

June 30, 1963 - April 9, 2011

Todd E. Johnson, 47, of 16498 State Road 10, Culver, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 3:52 a.m. at Saint Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 30, 1963, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Samuel and Alice (Ottow) Johnson. He graduated from Plymouth High School in the Class of 1981. He worked for Beldon Interiors, as a tile setter. Todd, and his brother Robbin,...
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Marianna Lee BUYSSE

April 4, 1924 - April 8, 2011

Marianna Lee Buysse, 87, of Miami Road, South Bend, Indiana, passed away, Friday, April 8, 2011, at her home. Marianna was born on April 4, 1924, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Roscoe G. and Ida (Gurthet) Lee. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School, in the Class of 1942, and also a graduate of Purdue University. Marianna was a school teacher in the La Paz and South Bend School Systems. ...
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Duane Frank BROWN

November 30, 1941 - April 7, 2011

Duane Frank Brown, age 69, of 7446 Mc Liver Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at his home following a brief illness. Duane was born on November 30, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana, to Lewis C. and Frances C. (Kolanda) Brown. Duane received his parochial education at St. Stanislaus B.M. Parish and graduated from Central Senior High School in...
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Roy J. HUGHES

March 9, 1920 - March 28, 2011

Roy J. Hughes, age 91, of 400 West Washington Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:09 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2011, at his home. Roy was born on March 9, 1920, in Plymouth, to Walter and Ethel (Personett) Hughes. He was retired from the Plymouth Foundry and the Marshall County Highway Department. He also worked part-time for Dr. Connell, doing landscaping. Roy lived most his adult...
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Darleen XAVER

July 15, 1941 - March 24, 2011

Darleen E. Xaver, 69, of 636 East La Porte Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011, at 12:35 p.m. at her home. She was born on July 15, 1941, in Plymouth, to Albin "Bud" and Edythe (Smith) Wilson. Darleen graduated from West High School and was a former officer of the West High School Alumni. She was married to John Xaver from 1961 to1978. Darleen worked at the Pilot...
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Elizabeth BENDER

September 5, 1942 - March 24, 2011

Elizabeth "Ruth" Bender, age 68, of 19237 10B Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth. Ruth was born on September 5, 1942, in Quincy, Illinois, to Kenneth Glenn and Thelma Elizabeth (Hurtzell) Kirkpatrick. On July 3, 1984, Ruth married Lawrence Ray Bender in Marysville, Ohio. Ruth enjoyed being a housewife and a mother...
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Douglas Jay CARTER

November 18, 1957 - March 21, 2011

Douglas Jay "Smooth" Carter passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. He was born in Plymouth, Indiana, November 18, 1957. Doug lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later settled in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he had lived for 25 years. He was a job site foreman for West Tampa Glass for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Fern Estelle (Keyser) Carter. He is survived by...
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George CHILDS

March 18, 1922 - March 19, 2011

George "Pee Wee" Childs, age 88, of 905 Berkley Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 3:16 a.m., Friday, March 18, 2011, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, with his family by his side. George was born on March 19, 1922, in Lacon, Illinois, to George and Pearl B. (Dyson) Childs, Sr. George married the former Priscilla J. Draus on October 16, 1945, in Hartford, Connecticut. ...
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Robert C. WHITE, Sr.

December 25, 1922 - March 13, 2011

Robert C. White, Sr., age 88, of 709 Mansfield Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011, at 12:32 p.m. at his home. He was born on December 25, 1922, in Plymouth, to Roscoe R. and Florence (Copp) White. On March 6, 1947, Robert and Etta I. Williams were married. Etta passed away on February 11, 1995. Robert worked as an auto mechanic until his retirement. He belonged to...
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Frances Eve LIVINGHOUSE

February 16, 1932 - March 10, 2011

Frances Eve (Pettis) Livinghouse, 79, of 201 Webster Avenue Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, with her family by her side. Frances was born February 16, 1932, to Jess and Eve (Long) Pettis, in Culver, Indiana. She grew up in Culver and graduated from Culver High School. On February 13, 1951, she married Dale Livinghouse...
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Martha WILCOX

August 7, 1914 - March 4, 2011

Martha D. Wilcox, 96, of 817 West Jackson Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011, at 11:32 a.m., at her home. She was born on August 7, 1914, in Bremen, Indiana, to Grover and Ida (Coyle) Rensberger. Martha and Sylvester L. Wilcox were married on June 30, 1951. Sylvester passed away on December 27, 1991. Martha was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Martha is...
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Margaret BALL

December 22, 1966 - March 3, 2011

Margaret Lucille (Ogle) Forsythe (Lauderback) Ball, age 44, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, at her home, Thursday, March 3, 2011. Margaret (Peggy) was born on December 22, 1966, in Plymouth, to Sam L. and Phyllis (Mishler) Ogle. She was later adopted by Vern L. Forsythe. She graduated from John Glenn High School in the Class of 1985. She attended Michiana Business School, in...
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Donald JERRAID

June 18, 1924 - February 27, 2011

Donald Lee Jerraid, age 86, 300 East Prairie Street, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Donald was born on June 18, 1924, in Noble County, Indiana, to Charles and Grace (Vance) Jerraid. Donald was a resident of the Warsaw Meadows Care Center and was an active participant in the Cardinal Center's OBRA program for the...
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Austin CONLEY

February 2, 1931 - February 25, 2011

Austin Conley, age 80, of 205 North Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 12:41 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011, at his home. Austin was born on February 2, 1931, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Gus and Martha (Conley) Conley. The Conley Family moved to Plymouth in 1936. Austin married Flora MacLain on November 19, 1972, in Argos, Indiana. Flora passed away December 30, 2010. Austin...
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Carroll CONLEY

September 7, 1955 - February 15, 2011

Carroll R. "Rick" Conley, age 55, of 9804 Redwood Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 3:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at his home. Rick was born on September 7, 1955, in Plymouth, to Austin and Carol (Long) Conley. He was a lifetime resident of Plymouth. Rick and the former Kathy Landrie were united in marriage on June 21, 1997, in Plymouth, at the House of Prayer, where he...
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P. Roger HACKETT

August 13, 1944 - February 12, 2011

P. Roger Hackett age 66, of 506 Berkley Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 7:47 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Saint Vincent's Carmel Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. Roger was born on August 13, 1944, in Plymouth, to Donald P. and Myrtle A. (Scott) Hackett. Roger was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos, Indiana, and was the Director of Music at the church. Roger...
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Mike SCHWARTZ

December 1, 1953 - February 12, 2011

Michael L. Schwartz, 57, of 10053 Carriage Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, at his home, with his loving family, by his side. Mike was born on December 1, 1953, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Lorin and Dorothy (Foust) Schwartz. He was their only child. Mike married Donna Heinrich on December 17, 1977, in Noblesville, Indiana. Mike and Donna met while they were both...
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Shawn SCHULER

November 25, 1967 - February 7, 2011

Shawn A. Schuler, age 43, of 4424 State Road 110, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 11:11 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2011, at his home. Shawn was born on November 25, 1967, in Gary, Indiana, to Leon A. and Arlene E. (Tarchala) Schuler. Shawn graduated from Plymouth High School in the Class of 1986. He married the former Jennifer R. Bond, November 18, 1995, in La Paz, Indiana. Shawn loved to...
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William WAGONER

May 29, 1952 - February 3, 2011

William R. "Bill" Wagoner, 58, was born in Warsaw, Indiana, May 29, 1952, to Roland and Bertha Wagoner. He grew up in Bourbon, Indiana, and was the youngest of six children. He passed away at home in Plymouth, Indiana, on February 3, 2011, after a brave battle with cancer. Bill married the love of his life, Janice Green, on May 2, 1992, in Bourbon, with the Reverend Sam Boys officiating. ...
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Elizabeth BRUNKER

April 24, 1933 - January 31, 2011

Elizabeth J. Brunker, age 77, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly, of Knox, Indiana, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011, at the Florida Hospital in Zephyrhills. Elizabeth was born on April 24, 1933, in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, to William and Thelma Dixey. Elizabeth became the bride of Charles O. Thompson in 1959. Charles preceded her in death in 1978. Robert L. Brunker...
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Mary MALLORY

January 5, 1924 - January 30, 2011

Mary E. (Stover) Mallory, 87, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, died Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Waterbury Hospital after a short illness and courageous fight for life. She was the wife of Robert W. Mallory. Mary was born January 5, 1924, in South Bend, Indiana, and was daughter of the late Elmer and Erma (Lemler) Stover. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo College where she met her loving husband of 62...
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Chancey R. BRIGHT

November 10, 1934 - January 19, 2011

Chancey R. Bright, age 76, of 815 West Jackson Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 9:30 p.m., at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Chancey was born on November 10, 1934, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, to Earl and Marie (Allen) Bright. He proudly served his country in the United States Army (Screaming Eagles) during the Korean War. Chancey...
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Marthann MEYERS

December 31, 1925 - January 11, 2011

Marthann "Martha" Meyers, age 85, of 2260 Whitetail Run, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at 3:45 a.m., on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at her home following an extended illness. Martha was born on December 31, 1925, in Plymouth, Indiana. She was the only child of Otto K. and Edith (Cummins) Duddleson. Martha grew up in the Plymouth and Warsaw areas. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. ...
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James SPIEGEL

April 11, 1933 - January 8, 2011

James D. Spiegel, 77, 14617 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011, at his home, at 3:22 a.m. James was born on April 11, 1933, in Pierceton, Indiana, to Arthur and Violet (Weaver) Spiegel. James and Judy Boggs were married on March 13, 1974. They had been married for 36 years. James served his country in the United States Air Force during the...
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Rose COPELAND

September 5, 1916 - January 5, 2011

Rose F. Campiti-Copeland, 94, of 10515 King Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 8:47 p.m., on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Rose was born on September 5, 1916, in Holsopple, Pennsylvania, to Sebastian and Concetta (Codispodi) Britz. Rose and Frank J. Campiti were united in marriage in 1948. Frank passed away in 1962. In 1965 Rose and Paul Copeland were...
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Flora CONLEY

November 22, 1932 - December 30, 2010

Flora B. Conley, 78, of 205 North Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010, at 2:05 p.m., at her home. Flora was born on November 22, 1932, in Kewanna, Indiana, to Joseph and Rosa (Manes) MacLain. She worked at GM Enterprises, a stamping plant, in Plymouth. Flora married Austin Conley on November 19, 1972, in Argos, Indiana. After their marriage they moved to...
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George HILLIARD

July 14, 1924 - December 24, 2010

George E. Hilliard, age 86, of 10361 Pretty Lake Trail, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth. George was born on July 14, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dr. George H. and Edna (Marlatt) Hilliard. George received his B.S. from Western Michigan University and earned his M.S. from University of Michigan. George proudly served...
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Lewis J. DUWELIUS

May 18, 1917 - December 20, 2010

Lewis J. Duwelius, age 93, of 310 Ash Parkway, Westville, Indiana, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 8:40 a.m., on Monday, December 20, 2010, at the Hospice House, in South Bend, Indiana. Lewis was born on May 18, 1917, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Harry J. and Loretta A. (Richard) Duwelius. Lewis married the former Helen L. Zumbaugh on October 6, 1951. They enjoyed 31 years of marriage...
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Barbara ARNOLD

February 2, 1937 - December 15, 2010

Barbara A. Arnold, age 73, of 20745 West 12th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 7:10 a.m., on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at her home. Barbara was born on February 2, 1937, in Plymouth, to Melvin and Thelma (Miller) Huffer. She was retired from Win Dixie as a cashier. Barbara is survived by her brothers, Robert Huffer of Plymouth and Ronald (Joannie) Huffer of Cocoa, Florida. ...
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Leo LEVESQUE

May 8, 1931 - December 1, 2010

Leo Paul Levesque (Frenchie) age 79, of 2124 Roy Street, Walkerton, Indiana, 46574, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at the Community Hospital, in Bremen, Indiana. Leo was born on May 8, 1931, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Thomas and Delia (Carrier) Levesque. On June 27, 1952, Leo married the former, Geraldine R. "Gerry" Smith, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Leo proudly...
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Gracie KLINEDINST

May 7, 1927 - November 28, 2010

Gracie A. Klinedinst, age 83, of 905 Berkley Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Sunday, November 28, 2010, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Gracie was born on May 7, 1927, in Buncombe, Illinois, to Amel and Gracie (Woods) Isom. On March 11, 1944, in Plymouth, Gracie became the bride of Ralph R. Klinedinst. Gracie is survived by her daughter, Mary (Carl) Heminger of...
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Esther KEB

April 19, 1928 - November 18, 2010

Esther J. Keb, 82, of 1700 I Street, La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010, at 11:55 p.m., at Golden Living Nursing Home, in La Porte. Esther was born on April 19, 1928, in South Bend, Indiana, to Harvey and Gertie (McCarter) Nixon. She married Edwin H. Keb in 1946. Edwin passed away, after 63 years of marriage, on October 29, 2009. Upon their retirement they moved to...
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V. Stuart ADAMS

December 10, 1924 - November 18, 2010

V. Stuart Adams, 85, of 667 Windmill Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010, at 1:47 p.m., in his home. Stuart was born on December 10, 1924, in Perrysville, Ohio, to Virgil and Elva Ruth (Abair) Adams. He served his country in the Navy in WWII. Stuart, and the former Pat Baker, were married in Plymouth, on April 27, 1974. Stuart was in partnership, with his...
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Jeannine HUNT

February 18, 1929 - November 16, 2010

Jeannine Carol Hunt, formerly of 805 Baker Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 16th, 2010, at the Cornerstone Rehabilitation Center in Temple, Texas. Jeannine was born on February 18, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana, to Eugene E. and Mina S. Hite. As a young girl, she and her mother moved to Washington, D.C., where she met William P. Hunt, her high school sweetheart. Jeannine...
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Samuel JOHNSON

September 28, 1933 - November 9, 2010

Samuel C. (Sam) Johnson, age 77, of 683 Windmill Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 5:58 a.m., on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sam was born on September 28, 1933, in North Liberty, Indiana, to Samuel Milton and Leota (Guyse) Johnson. On July 13, 1957, Sam married the former Alice Ottow in Donaldson, Indiana. Together they raised their three...
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Deveda MARTIN

February 17, 1922 - November 8, 2010

Deveda E. Martin, age 88, of 109 Robin Avenue, Sebring, Florida, formerly of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 5:24 p.m., on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Florida Hospital in Sebring. Deveda was born on February 17, 1922, in Walkerton, Indiana, to Charles F. and Carrie Estelle (Anderson) Kissinger. On September 16, 1939, Deveda became the bride of Edwin Dale Martin, Sr., in Tyner, Indiana. ...
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Dora DOERR

September 17, 1922 - November 8, 2010

Dora M. Doerr, age 88, of 1209 South 29th Street, South Bend, Indiana, passed away at 6:30 a.m., on Monday, November 8, 2010, at her home. Dora was born on September 17, 1922, in Rochester, Indiana, to Raymond and Helen (Brugh) Overmeyer. Dora retired from Associates after 22 years of service. She also had been employed at L.S. Ayres, Metal Resources, and Wagers. Dora was a loving mother,...
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Opal RICHTER

January 3, 1912 - November 5, 2010

Opal C. Richter, 98, of 11813 9th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., in Bremen Health Care Center, Bremen, Indiana. Opal was born on January 3, 1912, in Tyner, Indiana, to Walter and Stella (Jones) Killian. Archie Schultz and Opal were married in 1928. Archie passed away in 1987. Opal married T.K. Richter in 1990. T.K. passed away in 2001. ...
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Susan Kay WICKENS

April 10, 1954 - November 1, 2010

Susan Kay Wickens, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away, Monday, November 1, 2010, at Methodist Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sue was born on April 10, 1954, to Richard G. Listenberger and Beverly (Bowles) Serf-Buchert. She had been a Plymouth resident all of her life. Sue graduated from Plymouth High School in the Class of 1972. ...
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Guy BREEDING, Jr.

April 17, 1923 - October 31, 2010

Loving father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, Guy Breeding, Jr., 87, of Inwood, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010, at his home. Guy we born on April 17, 1923, in Waterman, Illinois, to Guy M. Breeding, Sr. and Florence E. (Schreiber) Breeding. Guy moved to Plymouth in 1929, where he attended Plymouth Schools. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Plymouth, in the Class of 1942. On...
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Eleanor CRUM

September 27, 1930 - October 25, 2010

Eleanor I. Crum, age 80, of 827 West 13th Street, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 3:45 a.m., on Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Life Care Center, in Rochester. Eleanor was born on September 27, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Anna (Radke) Johnson. Eleanor and John J. Crum had been married for 35 years when he passed away on December 6, 2007. Eleanor moved to Marshall County,...
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Lloyd MORRIS

January 1, 1919 - October 24, 2010

Lloyd "Hap" Morris, age 91, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at 3:44 p.m., on Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Sanctuary At Holy Cross, in South Bend, Indiana. Hap was born on January 1, 1919, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Lloyd H. and Erma K. (Humrichouser) Morris. On April 26, 1947, Hap married the former Rosalee "Rosie" Wolfarth. Hap was a graduate of Plymouth High School in the Class of...
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Shurla KNEPPER

September 20, 1943 - October 22, 2010

Shurla M. Knepper, age 67, of 7571 11A Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010, in her home. Shurla was born on September 20, 1943, in La Porte, Indiana, to Clyde and Evelyn (Stickley) Cudney. On December 4, 1971, Shurla became the bride of Richard A. "Dick" Knepper in a cermony at the Blissville Church. Together they raised their four children. Shurla had been a...
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