Sandra Kay (Hoefle) Handley, 77, Bremen, died in the early afternoon hours Monday, March 25, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard L. Handley; two daughters, Kimberly Handley, Bremen, and Laurie (Mike) Selsor, Granger; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters. Palmer Funeral Home, … Read More
Gerald D. Shoemaker, 89, Lakeville, a native of Plymouth, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at East Lake Nursing and Rehab, Elkhart. He was born June 15, 1934. On April 27, 1957, he married Doris Lindsey, who preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by his daughters, … Read More
Adam Wagers Jr., 65, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Plymouth. He was born Dec. 22, 1958. His wife, Barbara (Pfefferkorn) Wagers, whom he married Nov. 12, 1982, survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Marla (LeRoy) Woods, Plymouth; sons, Tyler (Valerie) Wagers, South Bend, and Nathan … Read More
Wanda Ruth (Balsley) Nickels, 95, North Liberty, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at home. She was born May 27, 1928. On Oct. 26, 1952, she married Charles Nickels, who survives. She also is survived by three children, Debra (Pat) Denney, North Liberty, Beth (Rick) Jasinski, Milton, Fla., and … Read More
John C. Holderread, 68, a native of Plymouth, died at 1:38 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2024, at home. He was born Feb. 17, 1956. His wife, Angela M. (Stump) Holderread, whom he married Aug. 17, 1976, survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Shannon (Nathan) Mitchell, Plymouth; … Read More
Mary Ann Maloney, 79, lifelong resident of Elkhart and Goshen, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Elkhart. She was born Jan. 8, 1945. She is survived by her brother, Robert “Dan” (Janet) Maloney, Union, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, … Read More
Joseph Alson “Jay” Robbins, 82, died at 6:56 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at home. He was born Oct. 24, 1941. On Sept. 7, 1963, he married Rebecca Lou Wood, who preceded him in death in 2004. On March 19, 2005, he married Carol J. Gilmer, who survives. … Read More
Betty L. Germano, 96, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at home. She was born June 25, 1927. Her husband, Rocco Germano, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Muldoon; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Ann Germano; and her six children, Emily Goethals, Bremen, Dr. … Read More
Jason Adam Ewing, 41, South Bend, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 2024, at home. He was born July 2, 1982. He is survived by his parents, Calvin G. and Patty A. (Schafer) Ewing, Lakeville; five children, Bre A. Ewing, Mia J. Ewing, Vin J. Ewing, Jax L. … Read More
Kathleen A. McClone, 77, Syracuse, died at 8:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. She was born March 17, 1946. She is survived by her cousin, Betty Wesolowski; her committed partner, Nick Unowicz; and her guardianship caseworker, Matt Costello. Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, is handling … Read More
Robert G. Baughman, 92, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Mishawaka. He was born Aug. 24, 1931. On Jan. 30, 1953, he married Ardis A. Baird, who survives. He also is survived by his sons, Timothy G. Baughman, Bremen, and Johnny Ray (Melody) Baughman, Texas; daughter-in-law, Connie Baughman, … Read More
James E. Merrill, 90, South Bend, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at home. He was born Sept. 27, 1958. His wife of 65 years, Alice (Seder) Merrill, survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Betty (Mark) Scott, Rochester; son, James (Tina) Merrill, South Bend; and sister, Mary … Read More
Nancy Lee Snyder, 78, South Bend, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. She was born June 2, 1945. She is survived by her sons, Leo Michael Smith, Plymouth, and Edward Smith Jr., Mishawaka; three grandchildren; and her sister, Judy Skinner, Plymouth. Palmer Funeral Homes, South Bend, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreEsther I. Paege, 97, South Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. She was born Dec. 4, 1926. On July 4, 1946, she married Harry G. Paege Jr., who preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by a daughter, Jackie Paege, South Bend; two sons, Gary (Catherine) … Read More
Lou Ellen (Biddle) Ridenour, 79, Elkhart, died Saturday evening, Jan. 6, 2024, at Raclin House, Center for Hospice Care. She was born Jan. 23, 1944. On June 14, 1964, she married James L. Ridenour, who survives. She also is survived by two sons, Thomas (Angelia) Ridenour, Mishawaka, and … Read More
Andrew B. McNeill, 47, South Bend, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. He was born June 19, 1976. He is survived by his daughter, Haily (Daniel) Harris, Plymouth; son, Dylan McNeill, South Bend; five grandchildren; sisters, Laura (Roland) Antonelli and Jennifer (DeWayne) Burks, both of South Bend; and brothers, … Read More
