Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
Nancy L. Smiley
Nov 12, 2024
Nancy L. Smiley, 69, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024 at Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. Born on November 22, 1954 in Ft. Campbell, KY, Nancy was the daughter of Jimmy and Lelia (Henry) Smiley.
A proud graduate of St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, MI, Nancy graduated with the Class of 1973. During her senior year, the high...
Ernie L. Rios
Nov 11, 2024
Ernie L. Rios, 50, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024 at his home. He was born in Elk City, OK on July 14, 1974 to Ernesto Rios and Pamela Orosco.
Ernie met Samantha Froedge through a mutual friend in the late 90’s. They would be united in marriage on December 3, 1999 in Rochester,...
Robert P. Bradley
Nov 9, 2024
Robert P. Bradley, 68, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at VNA- Hospice, Valparaiso, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 16, 1955, in Plymouth, Indiana he was the son of Neil and Laverne (Lassa) Bradley.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1973-1975 as a mechanic. After returning from the service he worked...
Fred R. Jones
Nov 8, 2024
Fred R. Jones, 82, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born on May 1, 1942, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Raymond and Faye (Jewett) Jones.
He attended Flora High School, graduating with the class of 1960. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1964 and from Indiana...
Mark A. Swartz
Nov 3, 2024
Mark A. Swartz, 66, passed away at home on November 3, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. A lifetime resident of Plymouth, he was born to John and Gloria Swartz on July 31, 1958.
On March 5, 1995, Mark united in marriage with Rose Peacock, beautifully merging their families and creating countless treasured memories. Family was the heart of...
Jose A. Gonzalez
Nov 3, 2024
Jose A. Gonzalez, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born on May 10, 1940, in Nueva Rosita, Mexico he was the son of Pablo and Josefa (Riojas) Gonzalez. He attended Plymouth High School, graduating with the class of 1960. Jose and Kay met for the first time at Harvey’s Dime Store, she...
Michael H. Caslow
Nov 2, 2024
Michael H. Caslow, 73, of Plymouth passed away on November 2, 2024 at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka. Mike was born on October 3, 1951 in Rochester to Donald and Mildred (Cormican) Caslow.
A proud graduate of Argos High School, Mike graduated with the Class of 1970. He would then go on to meet the love of his...
Robert Scott Gregorash
Oct 31, 2024
Robert Scott Gregorash, 58, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. The son of Robert E. Gregorash and Joan (Whobrey) Gregorash, Scott was born on March 4, 1966 in Gary, IN.
Scott graduated from North Newton High School with the class of 1984. He would then go on to attend Ivy Tech studying his lifelong career field...
Patricia Browning
Oct 28, 2024
Patricia Browning, 67, passed away surrounded by her family on October 28, 2024. She was born to James and Shirley Casbon on November 17, 1956 in Plymouth.
Pat attended Plymouth High School graduating from the Class of 1975. She would go on to marry Craig Browning in 1985 and together, they would create a lifetime of memories with their family. Spending...
Robert L. Shidler
Oct 27, 2024
Robert (Bob) L. Shidler, 92, passed into the arms of Jesus at 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, under hospice care at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. He is survived by his two children, a son, Brian L. Shidler and a daughter, Amy (Sean) Scoular, and six grandchildren, Tony, Cory, Danielle, and Michael Shidler, and Rachel and Jared Ward. He...
Evelyn B. Hutchison
Oct 26, 2024
Evelyn B. Hutchison, 86, often called Mema by those who knew and loved her, passed away on October 26, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Born on August 18, 1938 in Huntington, WV, Evelyn was the daughter of Desaway and Aileen Peyton.
On February 2, 1970, Mema married the love of her life Gene Hutchison in Kissimmee, FL. They would...
Jimmy R. Montague, Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
Jimmy R. Montague, Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, Jimmy was the son of James and Patricia Leatherman.
Jimmy embodied the values of hard work and dedication, which he instilled in his family. He was involved in the construction industry, working with Gibson-Lewis and proudly belonging to the Local...
Carole A. Spiewak
Oct 22, 2024
Carole A. Spiewak, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born on December 24, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Nardi) Paladino. She attended Santa Maria Incoronata Grade School and St. Mary Perpetual Help High School. On November 2, 1972, she married Robert Spiewak in Chicago, Ill.
Carole prepared meals...
Tony "The Boss" Ross
Oct 19, 2024
Tony “The Boss” Ross, 54, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2024 leaving a void in the heart of those who had the privilege to know and love him. The son of Michael and Diana (Barker) Ross, Tony was born on March 9, 1970. Tony’s life was one marked by passion, dedication, and a deep commitment to his community.
Tony began...
Gwen L. Crum
Oct 17, 2024
Gwen L. Crum, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Born on November 16, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of Glenn and Claire (Samuelson) Amor. She attended John Glenn High School, graduating with the class of 1970 and Ivy Tech Community College for Nursing.
Gwen had an eye for Victorian Decorations, a good yard...
Gary Lee Ziessler
Oct 16, 2024
Gary Lee Ziessler, 89, went to be with his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on October 16, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1935 in Findlay, Ohio to Colleen (Marquette) Romick and Robert Romick. Gary was later adopted by his step-father, Don Ziessler, when his mother married again. Gary had one sister, Karen (Ziessler) Melroy.
Gary enlisted in the army...
Patricia A. France
Oct 15, 2024
Patricia A. France, 91, passed away on October 15, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Born on November 17, 1932 in Browning, IL, she was the daughter of Jewell and Lois (Sherril) Edwards.
Pat retired from a career as a cook in the Havana School Corporation. A devoted mother, her greatest joy was her family. Although it was a lively and...
Elizabeth A. Matthews
Oct 12, 2024
Elizabeth A. Matthews, 70, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 10, 1954 to William Hon and Sally Lucas in LaPorte, IN.
Elizabeth was known for her kind heart with good intentions. Despite many health challenges throughout her life, she maintained a joyful spirit and cherished the moments spent with friends during social...
Pastor Lloyd D. Howard
Oct 11, 2024
Pastor Lloyd D. Howard, 88, was ushered into the arms of his Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on August 6, 1936, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, he was the son of Shelby and Anna (Keith) Howard. After graduating high school, Lloyd proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957...
Robert "Butch" K. Kepler
Oct 7, 2024
Robert “Butch” K. Kepler, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November 4, 1938, in Plymouth, Indiana he was the son of Henry and Edith (Gordon) Kepler
He attended Argos High School, graduating with the class of 1958. Butch would go on to Ball State University on a baseball scholarship, receiving...
