Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
Norma L. Nitz
Jul 13, 2025
Norma L. Nitz, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. The daughter of Russell Heminger and Flossie Coonfare, Norma was born on September 20, 1948 in Plymouth.
Norma graduated from Plymouth High School in 1967. She would go on to work in various assembly positions with McCords and Indiana Heat. She married...
Maria E. Van Vactor
Jul 6, 2025
Maria E. Van Vactor passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Maria was born June 26, 1952, in Edinburg, TX to Federico & Margarita Chavez.
On February 24, 1973, she married Stephen Van Vactor. Together they raised their four children. Family was what she cherished most in her life. During the summer months she...
Dorothy Elaine Berrier
Jun 30, 2025
Dorothy Elaine Berrier, 86, passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2025 at the Center for Hospice Care Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. The daughter of Delbert and Clara Baker, Dorothy was born in Plymouth on January 25, 1939.
Dorothy graduated from LaPaz High School in 1957. She married Gilbert E. Berrier on September 9, 1962 at Shiloh...
Cynthia K. Sellers
Jun 30, 2025
Cynthia (Cindy to those that knew her) K. Sellers of Bourbon, IN passed away peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 65. She was born on July 10, 1959 in Richmond, IN to Curtis and Jeanne Middleton. The family moved to Plymouth, IN when she was 7. She graduated from Plymouth High School...
Beverly Joyce Sarber
Jun 28, 2025
Beverly Joyce Sarber, 91, was taken by the Lord to dwell in her heavenly home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born on August 30, 1933 in their family home in Culver, Joyce was the daughter of Roy and Goldie (Kring) Overmyer.
Joyce proudly graduated from Culver High School with the Class of 1951. She went on to earn her Associate's Degree...
Chad D. Fletcher
Jun 26, 2025
Chad D. Fletcher, 42, was ushered into the arms of his Savior on June 26, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1982, in Knox, Indiana to Chris Miller and Duane Fletcher.
Chad worked for Conn-Selmer in Elkhart, making instruments. Making beautiful music was his passion as he was talented at writing and playing the guitar and leading worship on Sundays...
Theresa K. Kulb
Jun 23, 2025
Theresa K. Kulb, 65, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Peoria.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Downs, with Rev. Dustin Schultz officiating. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Thursday, June 26, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Carmody-Flynn...
Gloria M Osorio
Jun 22, 2025
Gloria M. Osorio, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love and presence of her cherished family.
Born on May 9, 1942, in Quito, Ecuador, to Miguel and Erlinda Cevallos, Gloria’s life was a beautiful testament to strength, joy, and unconditional love. Her heart knew no bounds, and her family was the center of...
Delores Marie Ringer
Jun 21, 2025
Delores Marie Ringer, 76, Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas, after a long battle with Ataxia, a degenerative neurological disease.
Delores was born on October 27th, 1948, at Parkview Hospital in Plymouth, Indiana, to Ralph and Rose (Wojcik) Ringer. She graduated from Plymouth High School in the class of...
Ora Lee Prater
Jun 21, 2025
Ora Lee Prater, 90, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 at home with her granddaughter, Drendalyn, by her side. Born on May 3, 1935 in Columbus, OH, Lee's journey began amidst adversity as she spent her formative years in a children's home. However, her spirit and resilience shaped the extraordinary life she would come to lead.
She would meet Sherman...
Barbara L. Kraning
Jun 17, 2025
Barbara L. Kraning, 66, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Barb was born on November 3, 1958 in Tacoma, WA to Robert Dold and Norma Williams.
Growing up as an Army “brat”, Barb moved all across the country. Her family would end up in Newark, OH where she would meet her husband,...
Samia Schrom
Jun 16, 2025
Samia Schrom, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025 at Falkville Health and Rehab in Falkville, AL at the age of 88. Born on October 3, 1936 in Plymouth, Samia was the daughter of Forrest and Dorothy (Peterson) Armington.
A devoted wife to her late husband, Dale Schrom, whom she married in November of 1956, they enjoyed a...
Virginia Ruth Spencer
Jun 16, 2025
Virginia “Ginger” Ruth (Nitcher) Spencer, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. A proud U.S. Marine and a woman of unwavering strength, Virginia lived boldly, loved deeply, and never hesitated to speak her mind.
Born on February 4, 1930, Virginia enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during a time when few women served. She...
Matthew Scott Owen
Jun 16, 2025
Matthew Scott Owen, 61, passed away on June 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 20, 1963, at La Porte Hospital, he was the son of Howard and Joan (Ragle) Owen.
Matt proudly served in the United States Air Force for over two decades as a Security Policeman, retiring on October 1, 2002. During his military career, he...
Anthony C. Smith
Jun 14, 2025
Leaving this world much too soon, the brilliant technical mind of Anthony fell silent the afternoon of Saturday, June 14th. Born on December 14, 1985, Anthony graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 2004 and from Purdue University with a degree in Computer Science in 2009. He went on to co-found three successful companies with the latest being...
Patrick Joseph Loftus
Jun 8, 2025
Patrick Joseph Loftus, 45, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025. Born on March 27, 1980 in Plymouth, Pat was the son of Patrick B. Loftus and Cynthia Pulliam.
Pat was known for his strong work ethic, leaving behind a legacy highlighting the rewards of hard work and dedication. After graduating from Plymouth High School, he pursued a successful career as...
Jeffery L. Masterson
Jun 6, 2025
Jeffery L. Masterson, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tyner on June 6, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1961 in Plymouth to Dillard Masterson and Darlene Zeider.
For many years, Jeffery dedicated himself to Vandaco Signs in Argos. Most recently, he delivered papers for the Pilot News in Plymouth.
Family was the heart and soul of what mattered...
Weston Elliot James Schofield-Gayheart
Jun 1, 2025
Weston Elliot James Schofield-Gayheart passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2025. Born on May 27, 2021 in Plymouth, Weston was the son of Miranda Gayheart and Ryan Schofield.
Weston was silly and fun-loving. His big goofy grin lit up the room when he was around others. Weston loved dancing and always wanted to be the center of attention with his tongue...
Gary George Veney
May 31, 2025
Gary George Veney, 86, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart, IN. Born on February 6, 1939 in Long Beach, CA, Gary was the son of George Vena and Clara (McWilliams) Reuhle.
Gary honorably served in the United States Navy, enlisting at the young age of 17. His service included time stationed...
Robert D. Sullivan
May 27, 2025
Robert D. Sullivan, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. He was born on July 2, 1935 in Plymouth, IN, the youngest of eight children of John and Orpha Sullivan.
Robert was a graduate of Plymouth High School, Class of 1953, and a 1954 graduate of the South Bend College of Commerce. Bob...
