Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
John M. Wade
Oct 12, 2025
John M. Wade, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2025. Born on September 1, 1962 in Plymouth, John was the son of John Wade and Yvonne “Bonnie” Landry.
While in high school, John started working at Tri-County Beverage. Once he graduated from high school, his role of being a helper progressed to being a driver and then...
Terrance "Terry" P. Gerstbauer
Oct 9, 2025
Terrance “Terry” Gerstbauer, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at home. He was born on June 1, 1947, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Terry was the son of Fabian and Velma Gerstbauer.
He graduated from Penn High School with the class of 1965 and from the Tool and Die Apprenticeship in 1970. For many years, Terry owned and ran his own...
Joyce Ilene Lawrence
Oct 9, 2025
Joyce Ilene Lawrence, 87, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Born on July 22, 1938 at Plymouth Parkview Hospital, Joyce was the beloved daughter of Willard and Dorothy (Taylor) Lawrence.
After earning her bachelor’s degree from DePauw University, Joyce worked as a dedicated teacher for over thirty years. During her tenure with the Fort...
Pastor Collin David Seitz
Sep 29, 2025
Pastor Collin David Seitz, 71, was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado.
Collin was born on June 17, 1954, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was the son of Arlo and Ruth (Luckhardt) Seitz. He graduated from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1972, and then received his undergraduate...
Douglas C. Anspach Sr.
Sep 27, 2025
Douglas Carleton Anspach Sr., 75, of Plymouth, Indiana passed away on September 27, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on November 26, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Doug was the second of five children of Clarence and Norma Anspach. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sally (Clarke) Anspach, his junior high sweetheart and lifelong partner with whom...
Bruce Allen Stauffer
Sep 20, 2025
Bruce Allen Stauffer passed away at 2:52 AM on September 20th at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family during his last moments.
Bruce was born on May 10, 1942 at Parkview Hospital in Plymouth, IN to Charles Stauffer Jr. and Edna Stauffer Elliott. He grew up in Inwood, and as a...
Joan Louise Troup
Sep 19, 2025
Joan Louise Troup, 93, passed away peacefully at Millers Merry Manor on September 19, 2025.
Joan was born March 12, 1932, on a farm outside of Hillsboro, IN, the daughter of Irving and Nina Ripley. Joan met Allen “Skip” Troup in high school. As high school sweethearts, she enjoyed watching him play basketball while she was in the band. They were...
James Richard Pike
Sep 17, 2025
James “Jim” R. Pike, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth.
He was born on May 8, 1945, in Argos, Indiana, to Claude and Katie (Ludwig) Pike. Jim graduated from West High School in 1963. After graduating, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964-1967 with Battery C,...
Anthony Stephen Guyse
Sep 14, 2025
Anthony Stephen Guyse, 32, died Sunday, September 14, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana. He was the firstborn son to Stephen and Lisa (Huber) Guyse. Anthony graduated from Laville High School in 2011 and was employed by Abtrex Industries.
When you think of Anthony, you at once think of his big heart. He was always quick to jump in and lend a...
Billie June Holderead
Sep 14, 2025
Billie June Holderead, 89, went home to the Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Majestic Care in Goshen. Born on October 8, 1935 in Buchanan, MI, Billie was the daughter of Del and Lucille (Yazel) Powell.
Billie married Wayne C. Holderead on June 10, 1955 in Grovertown, IN. They built their loving home in Plymouth and raised their daughter Jo....
James Greer
Sep 8, 2025
James “Jim” Greer, 80, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
He was born on October 26, 1944, in Plymouth, Indiana, to John J. and Lois (Hess-Miller) Greer.
Jim graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1962. He met Judy at Dilly’s Dump Restaurant while having lunch. Judy was a waitress, and they fell in...
Philip William Connolly
Sep 8, 2025
Philip W. Connolly, 63, passed away after a brief illness on September 8, 2025. Born on November 26, 1961 in Evergreen Park, IL, Phil was the son of William Michael and Mary Louise (Quinn) Connolly.
Phil proudly graduated with the Plymouth High School Class of 1980. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. In 1993,...
Billie Jo Norris
Sep 6, 2025
Billie Jo Norris, 53, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, after an extended illness. Her passing marks the close of a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to those she held dear.
The beloved daughter of William W. and Vicki (Klinedinst) Norris, Billie was born on October 19, 1971, at Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.
A proud graduate of LaVille High School’s...
James Allen Leatherman
Sep 6, 2025
James Allen Leatherman, 80, went to be home with the Lord on September 6, 2025. The son of Daniel and Ruth (Bolton) Leatherman, James was born on January 28, 1945 in Earlston, PA.
At a New Year’s Eve Party in 1977, James met the love of his life, Patricia Coffel. They both knew the moment they met that it was meant...
Virginia Alene Johnston
Sep 4, 2025
Virginia Alene Johnston, 93, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025 at the Center for Hospice Care Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. Born February 16, 1932 in Plymouth, Virginia was the daughter of Charles and Cleo (Pike) Gross.
Virginia married James E. Johnston on August 17, 1952 at the Church of Christ in Plymouth. While she worked as a bookkeeper...
Thomas E. Houghton IV
Aug 31, 2025
Thomas E. Houghton IV, 73, passed away surrounded by his family on August 31, 2025 at the Center for Hospice Care Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. Born on April 9, 1952 in Plymouth, Tom was the son of Thomas E. and Marjorie J. (Padgett) Houghton.
Graduating from Plymouth High School in 1970, Tom went on to work in construction. While...
Jon D McKesson
Aug 27, 2025
Jon D McKesson, 88, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born March 18, 1937, to Dale E. McKesson and Rosella L. Baseler McKesson, Jon grew up in Plymouth, but chose an adventurous route in life before eventually returning to his hometown and joining the family land title business.
Jon spent three years and 152 days...
Beverly Kay Lozier
Aug 21, 2025
Beverly Kay Lozier, 89, of Argos, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 17, 1936, in Warsaw, Indiana, Beverly was the daughter of Cecil and Kathryn Bair. She married her high school sweetheart, Fritz Lozier, on March 20, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage until...
Willis David Burroughs
Aug 21, 2025
Willis David Burroughs entered his heavenly home on August 21, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born in Argos, Indiana on September 30, 1932 to Ray and Evelyn Burroughs. He graduated from Argos High School with the Class of 1951.
After high school, he worked for the Union Switch and Signal Company until he was drafted. Willis was a...
Calvin Montgomery
Aug 20, 2025
Calvin Montgomery, 74 of Plymouth, IN, received his angel wings and flew into the big, beautiful sky.
Born in LaPorte, Indiana, on October 25, 1950, he was the son of Bill and Ruby (Cole) Montgomery. He had five siblings: Cleo (Petra Jensen) Montgomery, Harry Montgomery, Donna (Robert) Lobesky, Bill Montgomery, Brenda (Randy) Brown, and several nieces and nephews.
He grew up in...
