Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
Donald G. Morrison
Jun 6, 2024
Donald G. Morrison, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 6, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born on August 30, 1939, in LaPorte, Indiana, he was the son of Lawrence and Phyllis (Barney) Morrison.
He attended Culver High School, graduating with the class of 1957. Donald met the love of his life Eileen Ames at Rural Youth and on June 22,...
Susan L. Michell
May 31, 2024
Susan Lee Michell (Goff) was born September 24, 1951, and went home to be with the Lord (May 31, 2024).
Susan graduated from Thurston High School in 1969. She was a loyal wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She received Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1970, and that became the basis for a life devoted to Christ. For Susan,...
Allissa Hostetler
May 28, 2024
Allissa (Moreland) Hostetler, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Born on October 22, 1981, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Jack Moreland and Jeanne (Gross) Walker.
Growing up, she enjoyed singing and dancing and was involved in theatrical Christian ministry productions with her family. She had fond childhood memories of riding horses and going on "working" vacations...
William E. Smith
May 28, 2024
William E. Smith, 86, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. He was born at home in East Chicago, IN on December 26th, 1937 to Henry and Elsie Marie (Clifton) Smith.
Bill married Janet Adelsperger, his lifelong sweetheart and amazingly patient wife, on January 10th, 1959 at St. Catherine’s...
Yvonne W. Burleson
May 26, 2024
Yvonne W. Burleson, 88, passed away with her loving family by her side on May 26, 2024 in Yellville, AR. She was born in Steele, MO on November 24, 1935 to Henry and Bessie (Mullins) Cunningham.
Yvonne married the love of her life, Ronnie W. Burleson, on March 6, 1955 in Nahunta, GA. They relocated to Indiana in 1960 and raised...
Daren Duane Morgan
May 23, 2024
Daren Duane Morgan, 94, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Gilbert, Arizona.Born on November 6, 1929, in Plymouth, Indiana he was the son of Oscar and Hazel (Unger) Morgan. He attended LaPaz High School graduating with the class of 1947. On November 4, 1950 he married Norma Kaser, she preceded him in death on...
Suzanne Kopetski
May 18, 2024
Suzanne Kopetski, 75, passed away after a sudden decline in health surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2024. She was the daughter of Peter and Evelyn (Mnichowski) Richard, born on July 12, 1948 in South Bend.
Sue married the love of her life, Stephen Kopetski, on October 30, 1971 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth. They remained...
William L. Fortin
May 16, 2024
William L. Fortin, 85, died at his home in Plymouth, Indiana at 4:10 am on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after a rewarding life including 30 years with Parkinson’s Disease. William was born as the second of the five sons of Levern C. and Agnes B. (Doody) Fortin in Whiting, Indiana. He graduated from Whiting High School, Saint Joseph College, and...
Janet Helen Emery
May 15, 2024
Janet Helen Emery, 81, passed away on May 15, 2024 at Wynnfield Crossing in Rochester. Born on October 5, 1942 in South Bend, Jan was the daughter of John Humphrey and Frances Keller.
Graduating from Washington-Clay High School, she graduated in the Class of 1960. Janet married William H. Emery on November 7, 1992 in Plymouth. She worked as the Accounts...
Amalia "Molly" Mendez
May 12, 2024
Amalia "Molly" Mendez of Plymouth, Indiana, entered into her eternal rest on May 12, 2024. Amalia was born on July 13, 1953 in Edinburgh, Texas, and was raised by her Mother and Grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Salatiel Mendez, her children J. Antonio Mendez (Lucrecia), Amalia “Molly” Richey (Ryan), Salatiel “Sal” Mendez Jr. (Jodi), Maurilio Mendez...
Phyllis Jo Westfall
May 6, 2024
Phyllis Jo Westfall, 92, passed on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Saint Anthony Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lafayette, IN.
Born at home on June 16, 1931, she was the daughter of Harry and Faye (Smith) Davis. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Monticello, IN in 1949. On June 7, 1953, in Kokomo, IN, she married Pete Westfall. He preceded...
Frank Butler
May 6, 2024
Frank Butler, 80, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Raclin House in Mishawaka. He was born on October 27, 1943 to Cecil and Irene (Kirkpatrick) Butler in Newberry, MI.
Honorably serving in the US Navy, Frank was stationed at the US Naval Station in Long Beach, CA until June 1962. He would return...
Dennis Lee Humes
Apr 30, 2024
Dennis Lee Humes, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born on May 30, 1956, in Knox, Indiana, he was the son of Earl and Eva (Dickson) Humes.
A man with a great sense of humor who loved to make others laugh. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting and riding his scooters...
James M. Campbell
Apr 29, 2024
James M. Campbell, 94, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at Autumn Trace in Plymouth. He was born on November 23, 1929 in Chicago, IL. At the age of 16, James’s grandparents, James and Martha (Martin) Campbell adopted him.
James attended Hanover College, graduating in 1951. He went on to attend McCormick Theological Seminary College in Chicago and started his...
Joyce M. Klingerman
Apr 28, 2024
Joyce M. Klingerman, 69, passed away on April 28, 2024, peacefully in her home in Bremen.
Joyce married the love of her life, Brian E. Klingerman, on September 7, 1985. Together, they raised their two daughters, Jessica and Brandi, and built a beautiful life.
Joyce was born on February 16, 1955, to Louis J. and Lucille T. (Veclotch) Emenaker and graduated from...
Hilda M. Bowman
Apr 25, 2024
Hilda M. Bowman, 96, received her ticket to heaven on April 25, 2024. Born on July 26, 1927 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of Robert “Clifford” Lamborn and Gertrude C. Wiseley.
A lifetime resident of Plymouth, Hilda graduated from Plymouth High School in 1945. She would go on to marry Kenneth Bowman in South Bend on January 11, 1947. Together...
Emanuel "Manny" Jossue Figueroa
Apr 24, 2024
Emanuel Jossue Figueroa passed away comfortably in the arms of his mother and father on the morning of Wednesday April 24 at Riley Hospital for Children.
On Palm Sunday Sarah was airlifted to Riley children's hospital where shortly after arriving, gave birth to Emanuel at only 29 weeks gestation. He was born with a rare disease called schaaf yang syndrome, an...
Kenneth R. Bach
Apr 18, 2024
Kenneth R. Bach, 53, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at home. Born on June 23, 1970, in Melrose Park, Illinois, he was the son of Arthur and Stephanie (Nenycz) Bach.
Kenneth worked as a self-contractor for numerous years. A man that was gifted with his hands that enjoyed fixing and putting things together. He was generous, loving, and...
Rex A. Mishler
Apr 18, 2024
Rex A. Mishler, 71, passed away at home on April 18, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Everett and Kathryn (Stahly) Mishler on November 21, 1952 in Goshen.
While Rex worked at Republic Services as a Lead Operator for numerous years, his true passion in life was working on the farm. Rex most recently worked at Houin...
Shirley A. Casbon
Apr 18, 2024
Shirley A. Casbon, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital, Plymouth.
Born on December 23, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the daughter of Elvin L. and Agnes D. Rust (Heathersen). She attended West Township High School graduating with the class of 1949. While working for the bank, Shirley met James and they were...
