Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Dean A. Slonaker, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Born on September 14, 1938, in Fulton, Indiana, he was the son of Virgil L. and Erma R. (Heiser) Slonaker. He attended West High School, graduating with the class of 1956. Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army with the...

Jan 18, 2025

Aletha Marcelle Shaffer, formerly of Argos, went to be with our Lord on January 18, 2025, at her home following an illness.

The daughter of Carl and Gladys Sanders, Aletha was born on March 10, 1931, in Rochester IN. She was a graduate of Argos High School, the class of 1949.

On July 31, 1949, in Argos IN, she married Dee Ward...

Jan 16, 2025

Rose Marie Carolyn Hattery, 72, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. She was born at Parkview Hospital in Plymouth on January 2, 1953 to Christina Carolyn Kovacs. She is fondly remembered as “Moe,” given the nickname by her 1st grandchild.

Moe was a steadfast advocate for others, dedicating 22 years of her life as a case worker at Bowen Center....

Jan 15, 2025

Hunter C. Poor, 24, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He attended Plymouth High School graduating with the class of 2018. Hunter worked for Pregis as a machine operator. 

When someone would use the word gentleman, they would often think of a man like Hunter. He was always willing to give the shirt off of his back for others. He...

Jan 15, 2025

Lynette J. Ramsbey, 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending. 

Jan 11, 2025

Joyce E. Elder, 79, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Born on February 28, 1945, in Plymouth, Indiana, she was the daughter of Clarence and Emma (Zechiel) Hepler. She married Roy Eaton in July 1966, who preceded her in death in August 1967. She graduated from Plymouth High School (’63) and...

Jan 11, 2025

Douglas D. Harmon, 65, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2025 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, Doug was born to Darrell Harmon and Bonita Lowe on December 10, 1959.

A proud member of Plymouth High School’s Class of 1978, Doug embarked on a successful career as a machinist at Bomarko. However, custom woodworking...

Jan 9, 2025

Ella Maxine Smith of Plymouth passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born in Marshall County, Indiana to Seymour and Ellen (Frette) Stull on November 23, 1924 and lived in the South Bend-Plymouth area all of her life.

Ella was a graduate of Tyner High School, Tyner, Indiana and Michiana Business College, South Bend. She received her Bachelor’s degree in...

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 8, 2025

Janice Lou Henderson, 58, of Argos passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 while visiting friends in Russellville, KY. Born on September 13, 1966 in Rochester, Janice was the daughter of Samuel and Audrie (Hensley) Wright.

Janice was a woman whose life was beautifully woven around her faith and the love of her family. She took great comfort in her spiritual...

Jan 7, 2025

Nancy Jo L. (Travis) Coles, a longtime resident of Plymouth, Indiana, beloved mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 72 on January 7, 2025.

Nancy Jo was a person of remarkable generosity and compassion, known for her warmth, wit, and devotion to her family. As a mother, grandmother and friend she was deeply cherished and will be profoundly missed...

Jan 6, 2025

Nelson W. Yockey, 94, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. A lifelong Plymouth, Indiana resident, Nelson was the son of the late Owen and Blanche (Parker) Yockey. 

Married to his wife, Doris for 73 years, Nelson served our country as a Korean War Army veteran. Nelson was well known in the community, retired from the Plymouth branch of the US...

Jan 3, 2025

Kenneth Ward Miller, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, at home. Burial will take place at a later date.

Dec 28, 2024

Sandro Sickmiller, 78, passed away at his home in Tippecanoe, IN on December 28, 2024. Born February 9, 1946 in Naples, Italy to Maria and Wilbur Sickmiller. He and his mother immigrated to be with Wilbur when Sandro was just 18 months old.

Sandro grew up in Plymouth, IN and was a proud FFA member along with participating on the Plymouth...

Dec 27, 2024

Victor Blaine Weber, 85, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 at Northwest Hospital in Valparaiso. Born on December 4, 1939 in Seattle, WA, he was the cherished son of Bryle and Inez (Savage) Weber.

Victor’s academic journey began with his graduation from Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, CA, where he distinguished himself as the Class Valedictorian. He pursued his...

Dec 27, 2024

A beautiful soul has left this earth. Lyn Ward, aged 81, originally from Chicago, Illinois, but for many years a faithful resident of Plymouth, Indiana, entered the world on May 25, 1943 and left it peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Lyn was born Linda Joyce Robertson. After the tragic death of her father, Clarence Robertson, she was raised by her...

Dec 25, 2024

Carol Ellen Karp (nee, Zelenka), 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2024. Born in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Nych) Zelenka.

Carol dedicated her life to education, serving as a High School Mathematics Teacher with the Chicago Public Schools. She furthered her expertise by obtaining a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Northeastern Illinois...

Dec 25, 2024

Edwin H. Schilling, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 25, 2024. Born on January 15, 1960 in Blue Island, IL, Ed was the son of Edwin Schilling and Diane Soder. Diane later married Larry Morehouse who played a significant role in Ed’s upbringing.

A proud graduate of Oak Forest High School, Ed began his career as a truck...

Dec 22, 2024

Nancy Rodgers-Altman, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 31, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois to Karl and Carol (Gilbert) Muntanion. Nancy met Tony while working at the laundromat. Tony noticed her inner beauty as well as her outward beauty right away. On April 13, 2024, she married...

Dec 21, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Carey, born in Fort Wayne on March 14, 1932 to Russell and Marie Figert, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, in Miamisburg, Ohio. She lived a life dedicated to education and community service, touching the lives of many during her career as a teacher with the Kouts, Hamlet, Portage, Monterey, Knox and Morgan Township Schools, from which...