Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
Patricia Ann Steiner
Dec 9, 2024
Patricia A. Steiner, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, Pat was born on April 7, 1943 to Johnny and Wanda (Taylor) Lowry.
Pat was a proud graduate of Plymouth High School. After graduating, she devoted her life to family, welcoming and raising her beloved children,...
Patricia Ann Coyer
Dec 8, 2024
Patricia A. Coyer, 80, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Goshen Hospital, Goshen.
Born on August 26, 1944, she was the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Haun) Larkin. She attended Spring Valley High School and the University of Illinois.
She married John Coyer on September 21, 1996, in Buchanan, MI. Patricia worked in the financial field in Chicago for numerous...
Duane L. Miller
Dec 6, 2024
Duane L. Miller, 69, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.
Born on March 22, 1955, in Goshen, Indiana, he was the son of Harvey and Ida (Bender) Miller. He attended Northridge High School, graduating with the class of 1973.
Duane met Cheri through mutual friends, and they became inseparable. On July 18, 1992, they were married...
Herta M. Thomas
Dec 4, 2024
Herta Mayr Thomas peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born in her home in Gmunden, Austria on April 28, 1928, she was the only child of Karl and Hermine (Hager) Mayr.
Herta met a U.S. soldier at a Red Cross dance and a courtship ensued. She joined Robert DeVon Thomas on USA soil on December...
Helen K. Shorter
Dec 4, 2024
Helen K. Shorter, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Assisted Living.
She was born on October 6, 1936, in Plymouth, Indiana to Paul C. and Helen (Kelley) Hiss. She graduated from West High School with the class of 1954. Helen would go onto St. Francis University receiving her associate’s degree in music. Not one...
Salatiel "Sal" Mendez
Dec 3, 2024
Salatiel “Sal” Mendez, Sr., 77, of Plymouth, Indiana, peacefully passed away December 3, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amalia “Molly” Mendez, and grandsons, Marcello Mendez and Manuel Mendez. He is survived by his children, J. Antonio Mendez (Lucrecia), Amalia “Molly” Richey...
Monica Dawn Evans
Nov 30, 2024
Monica Dawn Evans (née Dulle) passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Argos, IN at the age of 57.
A graduate of Plymouth High School, Monica enjoyed studying journalism, psychology, and American Sign Language throughout her educational career. She loved to help others in need whenever possible, working throughout the years in special education, advocating for those living with HIV/AIDS, and...
Joan V. Follin
Nov 30, 2024
Joan V. Follin, 103, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30th.
She was born on January 13, 1921 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Charles Russell and Iris Melva (Stilson) Kirkley. She graduated from Tyner High School with the class of 1939. She married Robert M. Follin August 6, 1944
Joan worked for Bungalow Pie Shop in South Bend and tested...
Tanner Robert Virgil
Nov 29, 2024
Tanner Robert Virgil, 29, a beloved son, husband, and father, passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne on November 29, 2024, after a brave battle against leukemia, which he was diagnosed with in May. He was born on July 4, 1995 in Plymouth to Bruce and Lori (Gochenour) Virgil.
Tanner was a proud graduate of Plymouth High School, Class of...
Daniel J. Wawrzyniak
Nov 27, 2024
Daniel Joseph Wawrzyniak, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care Raclin House, Mishawaka.
Danny was born on November 10, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to Ernest and Patricia (Skowera) Wawrzyniak.
Danny worked at Southmore Mutual Housing where he did maintenance for 15 years. However, many knew him for his love of music. Over the years, he...
Irma E. Slack
Nov 25, 2024
Irma Eastwood Slack of Plymouth, Indiana passed away on November 25, 2024 at the age of 100. Irma Mae Eastwood was born on July 10, 1924 near Olmsted, Illinois to Irvin and Rena (Britt) Eastwood, the third of five children. She attended school there until at the age of sixteen she moved with her family to Chicago, graduating in 1942...
Larry E. Wessell
Nov 25, 2024
Larry E. Wessell, 74, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born on May 18, 1950, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harold and Amy (Oakes) Wessell. On July 15, 1972, he married Linda, she survives.
Larry worked for Commodore Homes in Pennsylvania and Fairmount Homes in Nappanee for 46 years as a...
Mary Ellen Kehoe
Nov 19, 2024
On November 19, 2024, Mary Ellen Houghton Kehoe, “slipped the surly bonds of Earth…….and touched the face of God.”
Born on June 7, 1925, Mary was the daughter of Everett C. and Ilo Grace (Seymour) Houghton. She spent most of her youth in Plymouth, Indiana then moved to Monticello, Indiana, where she graduated from high school in 1943. After high school...
Dennis Eugene Morris
Nov 19, 2024
Dennis Eugene Morris, 66, passed away on November 19, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was the son of Preston and Ruth (Neidlinger) Morris, born on April 4, 1958 at Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.
Attending Plymouth High School, Denny was a proud graduate of the Class of 1976. Through the years, he held a career as a mechanic working...
Gary D. Peters
Nov 17, 2024
Gary Douglas Peters passed away in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 17, 2024. He was a 1971 graduate of Plymouth High School and attended Purdue U. A former C. L. Morris Company employee, he had resided in Grand Rapids for the past 46 years. He was a sales representative for Andersen Windows and Homestead Timbers. Homestead Timbers. He enjoyed playing...
Christine Ann Ulery
Nov 17, 2024
Christine Ann Ulery, 56, was surrounded by her loving family and close friends when she went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 15, 1968, Chris was the daughter of Russell and Barbara (Woolley) Ulery.
Chris was a graduate of Culver Community High School, Class of 1987. While she...
Ross Harley Nifong
Nov 17, 2024
Ross Harley Nifong, 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on November 17, 2024, in South Bend. He was born on June 9, 1952 in Plymouth to Cyrus and Loretta (Harley) Nifong.
Ross graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1970 and quickly embraced a life filled with labor and dedication. He worked as a farmer,...
James Martin Shay, Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
James Martin Shay, Jr., age 88, of Culver, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1936, in Gary to James Sr. and Magdelene (Thyen) Shay.
A proud graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1954, Jim furthered his education at Saint Joseph’s College in Indiana. He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career at US...
Thomas Lee Keyser, Sr.
Nov 15, 2024
Thomas Lee Keyser, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at his home. The son of Charles A. Keyser and Donnabelle E. (Tribbey) Keyser, Tom was born in Plymouth on June 30, 1948.
Tom devoted his life to his family after marrying Randell Hurley on October 15, 1966, in Silver Lake, IN. Together, they celebrated 58 years of a...
Ronald A. "Goldy" Goldsmith
Nov 13, 2024
Ronald A. “Goldy” Goldsmith, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The son of Robert and Estelle (Burch) Goldsmith, Ronald was born in Lansing, MI on October 10, 1937.
Ronald graduated from Calumet High School in the Class of 1955. He would then go on to serve proudly in the United States Navy and was initiated as...
