Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
Wallace E. Summerville
May 1, 2014
Wallace E. “Wally” Summerville, 87, a resident of Fairfield Farms, Plymouth, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus.Wally was a gentleman leader who gained the respect of many during his career with the Marshall County REMC which spanned 39 years retiring in 2010 as the General Manager/CEO,...
Joseph F. Spehar
May 1, 2014
Joseph F. Spehar, 101, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 9:50 p.m. at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson.Born on January 14, 1913 in Calumet, Michigan, he was the son of Paul and Mary (Sneller) Spehar. Joe graduated from Visitation Catholic High School in Detroit, Michigan. Joe took Kathleen Sawyer as his bride on January 15, 1938 in...
Richard J. Uceny
Apr 26, 2014
Richard J. Uceny, 86, of Plymouth died unexpectedly on Saturday morning. He was born in Chicago on May 1, 1927, the son of John and Henrietta Uceny. There he received his education and during WWII he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On September 26th 1948 in Plymouth he took as his bride the former Betty L. Billhimer and would...
Harvey K. Moore
Apr 23, 2014
Harvey K. Moore, 71, passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.One of ten children, Harvey was born in Illinois on April 28, 1942 to James and Dora (Beard) Moore.After graduating college, Harvey became a professional pilot and flight instructor. He taught flight instruction at Culver Academies for many years before retiring in the early 90’s and then...
Phyllis J. Bender
Apr 15, 2014
Phyllis J. Bender, 86, formerly of the Schererville area, passed away at 9:06 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Golden Living Nursing Home, Merrillville.Born to Leo and Ilo Marie (Brewer) Sickmiller on April 28, 1927, Phyllis grew up in Plymouth, Indiana. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1945.Phyllis married Kenneth LeRoy Bender in Plymouth on October 4,...
Lucas X. Manns
Apr 9, 2014
Infant Lucas X. Manns, son of Brian K. and Julie Ann (Bukowski) Manns of Culver, passed away suddenly at his home of natural causes on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2014.Lucas was a big happy boy who was born on August 24, 2013 in Plymouth and became affectionately known as “Boo Boo Chow” and “Cranky Pants” by his 10 year old...
John A. Bockman
Apr 2, 2014
Lifetime Plymouth resident John A. Bockman, 71, died suddenly, following an extended illness, at 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso, IN.The son of Al J. and Martha (Kohan) Bockman, John was born on March 15, 1943 in Wilmette, Illinois. He attended Plymouth’s Lincoln High School with the Class of 1961 and had served in...
Joan C. Henderson
Mar 27, 2014
Joan C. “Jo” Henderson, 84, a beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and friend to many, passed away at 1:27 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.The daughter of Claude Ramon and Bessie Amanda (Dague) Miller, Jo was born on February 11, 1930 at home in Bourbon. She attended Plymouth’s Lincoln High School with the Class of...
Elnora B. Roberts
Mar 25, 2014
Peacefully at the age of 93, Elnora B. Roberts died on Tuesday, March 25th. Beloved wife of the late Peter J Roberts. Loving mother of Rev. Dr. R.J. Roberts and the late Karen. Dear grandmother of Chad Roberts, Rev. Jeremy Roberts, Tammy & Greg Osborne, Rob Roberts and the late David Roberts. Cherished great-grandmother of Tyler & Trevor Roberts, Stephanie...
Mary Lou Kaser
Mar 23, 2014
Mary Lou Kaser, 73, of Dardanell, Arkansas, passed away at her home. She was born December 25th 1940 at Denmark, AR to Carl W. and Alma (Middleton) Sliter.Survivors include her mother, Alma Sliter of Centerville, three children, Rex Kaser of LaPaz, IN, Lori Schieber of Plymouth, Teresa Kaser of Dardanelle, four grandchildren, Kyle Schieber, Travis Schieber, Drew Schieber all of...
Rex L. Clippinger
Mar 23, 2014
Rex L. “Clipp” Clippinger, 79, passed away unexpectedly at 3:51 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the St. Joseph Regional Hospital, Plymouth Campus.Born in South Bend on October 12, 1934, Rex was the son of Lawrence W. Clippinger and Elsie M. (Whisman) Phillabaum. He graduated from Jimtown High School with the class of 1953. Rex served in Germany as...
Wanda Lowry
Mar 20, 2014
A memorial service is being planned for Wednesday, May 21st at 10:30 a.m. in the New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel for Wanda A. Lowry, 92 of Plymouth, who passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 in the Miller’s Merry Manor.Born in Sevastopol, Indiana on December 10, 1921, Wanda was the daughter of Marion and Icie D. (Igo) Taylor. She attended Beaver Dam...
Robert D. Zimmerman
Mar 19, 2014
Robert D. “Bob” Zimmerman, 88, a lifetime area resident, died at his home following a cancer related illness at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in the care of his family and Hospice.Born in Bourbon on May 11, 1925, he was the son of Harvey Willard and Edna P. (Keyser) Zimmerman. Bob graduated from Bourbon High School in the Class...
Alberta R. Bickerstaff
Mar 18, 2014
Alberta R. “Petie” Bickerstaff, 84, passed away on Tuesday evening March 18, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend after taking ill unexpectedly due to natural causes.Alberta was born in Plymouth on December 20, 1929, the daughter of Alfonso and Eleanor (Duggan) Ball. She attended Plymouth High School.Alberta married Leslie V. Bowman, and to their union came two sons, Greg A....
Mable Josleyn
Mar 12, 2014
Mable Gaynell Josleyn, 80, a resident of the area for over 40 years, passed away at 4:05 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at her home in the loving care of her family and hospice.The daughter of Ralph and Lucille (France) Huggins, Gaynell was born on June 4, 1933 in Madisonville, KY. She attended school in Madisonville.On March 2, 1948,...
Jess Mullins
Mar 11, 2014
Jess Mullins, 88, formerly of North Judson, passed away at 4:19 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in the IU Health Starke Hospital, Knox.Born in Salyersville, Kentucky, Jess was the son of Dewey and Famie Carpenter Mullins.Jess married Ina D. Holland on April 11, 1988 in Plymouth. She would precede him in death on January 19, 2000.Jess worked as a...
Donald K. Neidig
Mar 11, 2014
Donald Kenneth Neidig, 92, a Plymouth resident and longtime businessman, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2014 at his residence.Don was born in Bourbon on February 7, 1922, the son of Harold J. and Trella (Lemler) Neidig.He was a 1940 graduate of Lincoln High School, Plymouth, with the class of 1940. Don also graduated from Manchester College with a degree...
Linda Vincent-Miller
Mar 9, 2014
Linda Kay Vincent-Miller, wife of the late Fred Vincent-Miller and mother of Evan Vincent-Miller and longtime resident of Rockford, Illinois, died March 9, 2014 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center near Donaldson, Indiana. She was 63. The cause was complications from pneumonia.She was a treasured sibling, loving wife, devoted mother, admired aunt, valued coworker, and a friend to many.Linda was...
Marilyn J. Lacher
Mar 8, 2014
Marilyn J. Lacher, 69, passed away following an extended illness at 2:57 p.m. Saturday, March 8th in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka. Marilyn is a lifetime Marshall County resident now residing at Garden Court East – 501 Pennsylvania Ave. G4 in Plymouth.Marilyn was one of three daughters born to Ernest W.M. and Mildred M. (Yockey) Davis. She...
John William Funk
Mar 7, 2014
John William Funk, 32, a resident of Hillside Drive, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, March 7, 2014.Born in Marietta, Georgia, John is the son of Fred O. and Kathy D. (Hembree) Funk, who survive. He was a 2000 graduate of Plymouth High School, lettering all four years in wrestling. He studied at Ball State University for two years in...
