Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
John Ready
Jan 1, 2026
John Ready, 89, was ushered into the arms of his Savior on New Year’s Day. He was born on July 7, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana, and was the son of Alvin and Helen (Gordy) Ready.
John worked for the South Bend Tribune in the Circulation Department as a District Manager for 36 years. After retiring from the Tribune, he went...
José Pérez
Dec 30, 2025
José Pérez, de 67 años, falleció pacíficamente el martes 30 de diciembre de 2025 en su casa, rodeado de sus seres queridos.Nació el 14 de marzo de 1958 en Cuba. José era hijo de José P. y Olga (Rodríguez) Pérez.
José era un handyman y no había nada que no pudiera construir o reparar. Era muy inteligente no había nada que...
Paula Joette Swisher
Dec 27, 2025
Paula Joette Swisher, 75, passed away on December 27, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Born in Plymouth on November 15, 1950, Paula was the daughter of Richard and DesNeiges (Klapp) Swisher.
Paula spent her childhood growing up in Plymouth attending school and church at St. Michael Catholic Church. She dedicated over forty years working at area hospitals as their...
Sr. Joan Fisher
Dec 27, 2025
Sister Joan Kathleen Fisher PHJC, (formerly Sister Colette), entered the final stage of her Life’s journey on earth and passed away at Catherine’s Cottage, Donaldson, IN on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 95. Her parents, Ellis Fisher and Catherine (Irle), welcomed two daughters, Joan Kathleen and Rosemary to their family. She is survived by her niece Kymm...
William Traversa
Dec 27, 2025
William Traversa, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
He was born on April 18, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas and Marie (Hanrahan) Traversa. He graduated from Leyden High School with the class of 1967. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Korea along the DMZ during the...
Rhonda J. Arvesen
Dec 27, 2025
Rhonda J. Arvesen, 72, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Born on August 29, 1953 in Plymouth, Rhonda was the daughter of Wayne and Mildred (Albert) Nelson.
On November 6, 1970 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth, she was united in marriage with Robert Arvesen. Rhonda graduated from Plymouth High...
Shirley Ann Shook
Dec 24, 2025
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend. Shirley Ann Shook was born on August 15, 1942, in LaPorte, Indiana and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 24, 2025, at her home. She was known for her selflessness, her giving heart and the way she cared for...
Roger R. Chmielewski
Dec 22, 2025
Roger R. Chmielewski, a beloved father, brother and friend, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at home with his family by his side. Born in Fort Wayne on October 12, 1968, Roger was the son of Raymond and Rosann (Lynch) Chmielewski.
Holding a longtime career as an electrician, Roger worked at Bay Valley and Metal Cast for several years before...
Colten Michael Silveus
Dec 18, 2025
Colten Michael Silveus, 26, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1999, in South Bend, Indiana to Michael and Jill (Konrath) Silveus. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 2018. On January 10, 2020, he married Jaylin Young in Plymouth.
Colten worked for the Repairer of Broken Walls Church. Colten had a...
Dwight E. Laidig
Dec 17, 2025
Dwight E. Laidig, 90, was ushered into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 6, 1935, in South Bend, Indiana, and was the son of John and Audrey (Berkey) Laidig.
Dwight attended Madison Township School, graduating with the class of 1953.
On June 18, 1955, he married Sandra Causey...
Robert Eugene Fisher
Dec 15, 2025
Robert Eugene Fisher, 70, was born on June 17, 1955 at Plymouth Parkview Hospital to Elmer and Anna Louise (Mechling) Fisher.
A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1974. He worked at PiRod in Plymouth until he transitioned to B & P Trucking where he held a dedicated career as a truck driver,...
John Andrew Carter
Dec 15, 2025
John Andrew Carter, 66, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on September 22nd, 1959, in Gary, IN, John was the son of George and Dorothy Carter (Keilman). John was a 1977 graduate of John Glenn High School in Walkerton, IN.
Early in John’s career he worked at Young Door in Plymouth, IN. Later in life,...
Rex A. Hummel
Dec 11, 2025
Rex A. Hummel, 72, peacefully went home to the Lord on December 11, 2025. Born in South Bend on April 9, 1953, Rex was the son of Clyde and Margaret (Berry) Hummel.
Rex was a proud graduate of LaVille High School, Class of 1972. On September 26, 1975, he married Theresa Tokarz at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Knox. Although Rex...
Vern E. Ross
Dec 5, 2025
Vern E. Ross, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on January 17, 1946, in LaPorte, IN, to Wayne and Lucille (Burkholder) Ross.
Vern graduated from Tyner High School in the Class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War as a...
Melvin Dean Sims
Dec 3, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Dean Sims, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born on January 27, 1949, to Pauline and William Sims, Melvin grew up in Gibson City, Illinois, and later made his home in Plymouth, Indiana, where he spent his final years embraced by the people he...
Joseph Anthony Nelson
Nov 28, 2025
Joseph Anthony Nelson, 49, was called home to the Lord on November 28, 2025. Born on January 1, 1976 in Kokomo, Tony was the son of Joseph and Janet (Roach) Nelson.
In his youth, Tony attended the Zion Tabernacle Church. He proudly graduated from Zion Christian Academy as the class Valedictorian in 1993. He went on to attend Indiana Bible College...
Earl W. Russell
Nov 26, 2025
Earl W. Russell, 67, passed away on November 26, 2025 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Born on January 14, 1958 in Kokomo, Earl was the son of Clifford and Virdia (Willis) Russell.
Earl married Pamela Sue Whitaker on October 27, 1990 in Chicago. They relocated to Alabama where they welcomed their son Joshua in 1994. They created countless...
David W. Wagoner
Nov 26, 2025
David W. Wagoner, 82, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2025 at the Center for Hospice Care Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, Dave was born on June 20, 1943 to Earnest W. and Esther V (Walterhouse) Wagoner.
Dave met Kay Misner in the 1st grade and began dating in 8th grade....
Shirley Mae Cox
Nov 26, 2025
Shirley Mae Cox, age 89, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Born on December 11, 1935, to Lily Caroline (Johnson) and William Russell Lacher, Shirley grew up surrounded by love and family. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953, a proud member of her class.
On April 9, 1955, Shirley married...
Marcia Lynn Allen
Nov 20, 2025
Marcia Lynn Allen, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She successfully fought a courageous battle with colon cancer but ultimately succumbed to leukemia.
She was born on January 25, 1947, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Richard E. and Dollie Mae (Samuels) Ketcham. She graduated from West High School with the class...
