Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
Sr. Kathleen Morrissey, Phjc
Nov 17, 2015
Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret) PHJC, passed away November 17, 2015 at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson, Indiana. Sister Kathleen was a caring person devoted to those around her – the children she taught, the elderly she cared for, and her Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ religious community. On the occasion of her 60th anniversary she wrote, “As the oldest...
David L. Stayton Sr.
Nov 17, 2015
David Lowell “Davey” Stayton Sr., 81, a resident of Sycamore St., Plymouth passed away of natural causes at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday in South Bend Memorial Hospital.He was a lifetime Marshall County resident and was born the son of Lowell and Sylvia (Jones) Stayton in Argos on February 28, 1934. He was a graduate of Argos High School.On May 18, 1957...
Willard F. Cole Jr.
Nov 12, 2015
Willard F. “Twig” Cole Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at 3:40 a.m. on Thursday November 12, 2015 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.Willard was born to Willard F. Sr and Gracie (Allen) Cole on August 28, 1955 in Pontiac, Michigan. He attended Triton High School.Being an all-around handy man and entrepreneur, Willard began his own construction business:...
Sr. Julienne Smith, Phjc
Nov 12, 2015
Sister Julienne, Smith, (Ardella Smith) PHJC, beloved teacher, principal, dean of girls and volunteer, passed away on November 12, 2015 at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson, Indiana. Her love for the people she ministered to and with was mutual as reflected by the many who kept in contact with her over the years. Sister Julienne is survived by her...
Jack Pearson
Nov 11, 2015
Jack D. Pearson, 80, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday evening, November 11, 2015 at Signature HealthCare of Bremen surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Plymouth on May 11, 1935, to Amos H. Pearson and Ruth A. (Smith) Pearson Winter. On August 20, 1955 in Inwood, Indiana, he wed Beverly A. Anders. He attended Plymouth High School. Jack...
Ronald E. Baltes
Nov 11, 2015
RONALD E. BALTESDecember 8, 1951 – November 11, 2015PLYMOUTH – Ronald Elmer “Ronnie” Baltes was born in Plymouth on December the 8th 1951 and joyfully endured 63 years of disabilities that no longer remain as he joined his Lord and Savior with all of the Saints in Heaven with a blink of an eye on Wednesday, November the 11th 2015...
Sr. Teresa Schleper, Phjc
Nov 11, 2015
After 54 years of ministering in food service, cooking baking and supervising Sister Teresa Schleper, PHJC passed with peace and grace on November 11, 2015 in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson, IN. “God is GOOD. Prayer is powerful and I am grateful to God for my family and the Poor Handmaids and for so many blessings,” wrote Sister Teresa...
William J. Nykiel
Nov 8, 2015
William John Nykiel, 87, a resident of Jarrah Road Bremen, passed away at 10 a.m. Sunday of natural causes in Miller’s Merry Manor – Plymouth. Formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, William and his family were lured to rural Marshall County in 1975 to continue farming but removed from the city. Farming was a passion that he passed down to his...
Richard A. Born
Nov 6, 2015
Richard A. “Dick” Born, 73, passed away of natural causes with his loving wife by his side at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus.Richard was born in a Methodist hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 25, 1941 to Carl J. and Marcile (Holem) Born. He graduated from Bourbon High School...
Carl Butgereit
Nov 6, 2015
Carl Butgereit, 77, of W. Grant Street, Bremen, passed away there on Friday November 6th at 6:10 a.m. following an illness.He was born Hans Carl Butgereit on August 5, 1938 in St. Charles, IL the son of Johan and Emmy (Galvanz) Butgereit. They emigrated from Germany while Carl’s mother was expecting.Carl graduated in 1956 from Whitewater High School in Wisconsin...
Ronald E. Rhoads
Nov 5, 2015
Ronald E. Rhoads, 57, a resident of 311 Railroad Street, Argos, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Thursday morning in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. He had fought Leukemia for the past three years.On November 10, 1957 in Plymouth, Ron was born one of 16 children to Norman D. and Maudie I. (Gaines) Rhoads. He received his education in the Plymouth...
David J. Raimondi, Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
David J. Raimondi Sr., 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday evening at 6:48 p.m. in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center E.R. – Plymouth Campus.Dave was born on May 25, 1955 in Blue Island, Illinois, the son of Shirley H. (Harrison) and Frank M. Raimondi. He was a 1973 graduate of Argo Community High School in Summit,...
Jane L. Fruits
Oct 31, 2015
Jane L. Fruits, 96, of West Adams Street in Plymouth, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 in her residence. Jane was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on August 27, 1919 to Perry and Mary E. (Fear) Polley. Her family moved to Plymouth when she was 10 years old. Jane would graduate from Plymouth High School with the class of 1937.Jane would...
Stephen L. Minton
Oct 30, 2015
Stephen L. Minton, 66, an 18 year resident of West 12th Road in Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2015 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus.Steve was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 5, 1949 the son of Albert V. and Juanita (Niles) Minton. He received his education in...
Raymond M. Askins Jr.
Oct 30, 2015
Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88 of Woodbury Drive in Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday morning on October 30, 2015 in the Elkhart Hospice House.Ray was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 13, 1927 to Raymond Sr. and Lena B. (Schaetzle) Askins. His family would move to Bourbon, Indiana in 1937, where Ray would graduate...
Guy R. Flosenzier
Oct 24, 2015
Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 of natural causes at his Lawrence Lake home he shared with Sandy Stiles.Guy was born in Plymouth on March 18, 1937 the son of Guy and Deloris Flosenzier. He was a graduate of Plymouth’s Lincoln High School. Guy then served his country in the United States Air Force.On January, 31,...
John W. Dunning
Oct 22, 2015
John W. Dunning, 60, passed away with his devoted wife at his side at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in his home after a seven month battle of colon cancer. His family had been steadfast in his care along with the Center for Hospice Care.John was born in Waco, Texas on October 17, 1955 to Johnnie W. and...
Mary P. Burke
Oct 19, 2015
Mary P. Burke, 78, a resident of 312 Alexander St., Plymouth passed away peacefully in the company of her family at 4:40 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2015.Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Leonard) Ready on March 11, 1937. She received her education at St. Boniface Elementary School and...
Christine Sue Taylor
Oct 16, 2015
Christine Sue “T-Shirt” Taylor, 66, walked into the arms of Jesus Friday, October 16, 2015 in her home, with her children and her husband by her side. Chris was born the daughter of Oscar and Carol (Eckhart) Swathwood on March 2, 1949 in South Bend. She graduated from LaVille High School in 1967.On December 22, 1969 in Delphi, Indiana, she...
Robert P. Weaver
Oct 14, 2015
Robert P. Weaver, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in his residence. Robert was born the son of Ivo Myron and Myrtle Edna (Troyer) Weaver. On October 12, 1952, in Plymouth, he married Marilyn Ruth Gordon; she passed away October 18, 2009. Robert continued living in the same house that he, Marilyn and her brother, Charlie Gordon built together....
