Obituaries
Milford, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Kosciusko County, IN.
Dave E. Kiefer
Jun 18, 2009
Dave E. Kiefer, SR., 61, of Milford passed away June 18, 2009 in his residence. He was born March 19, 1948 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Raymond and Fern (Miller) Kiefer. On September 9, 1972 Dave married Kathie (Duerksen) who survives. Dave recently worked in the toy department at Super Wal-Mart in Goshen and previously worked 31 years...
Dororthy Lorraine Mcgowen
Jun 18, 2009
Dorothy Lorraine McGowen, 90, of Bremen, passed away at Bremen Health Care Center on Thursday, June 18, 2009. She was born on April 24, 1919, in Rochester, MN, to Oscar & Pauline (Sibert) Myhre. She married Norman McGowen in 1943. He survives. Dorothy worked at the Bremen Beauty Shop for over 30 years. She was a Charter member of...
Bonnie Jean Erven
Jun 15, 2009
Bonnie Jean Erven, 70, of Goshen passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. She was born on September 28, 1938 in South Bend to Marlowe & Agnes (Smith) Smith. She married Robert "Bob" Erven on April 27, 1957. He preceded her in death in 2002. Bonnie graduated from John Adams High...
Jeane Richardson
Jun 15, 2009
Jeane Richardson, 79, of South Bend, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 15, 2009. She was born on May 12, 1930, in Chicago to George & Anna (Tumpsa) Wagner. She married Robert "Bob" Richardson on March 19, 1949, in Chicago. She was the love of his life and they were married for 60 years. Bob survives. Jeane...
Jerry L. Yoder
Jun 8, 2009
Jerry L. Yoder, 72, of Sebring, Florida and formerly of Syracuse passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring. He was born August 13, 1936 in Goshen, Indiana to Walter & Virginia (Lee) Yoder. He is survived by his loving and caring wife and partner in Christ Diane (Veach) Yoder; they were married in...
Ferl A. "Dusty" Rhoads
Jun 6, 2009
Ferl A. Rhoads, 87, of Syracuse, IN passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital. He was born February 16, 1922 in Elton, Pennsylvania to Charles Herbert & Laura (Gramling) Rhoads. On April 7, 1946 he married Bertha McClellan, she preceded him in death in 2003. Dusty was a Syracuse resident for the past 65 years, retired...
Jeanette C. Evans
May 31, 2009
Jeanette C. (Williams) Evans, 94, of Milford passed away May 31, 2009 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Jeanette was born December 29, 1914 to the late Jacob and Emma (Thompson) Williams. On August 25, 1935 she married Warren D. Evans who preceded her on May 7, 2003. Jeanette was a lifetime area resident with a winter...
Richard H. Merriman
May 28, 2009
Richard H. Merriman, 77, of Syracuse passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, 6:51 PM at Goshen General Hospital. He was born October 30, 1931 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. On October 11, 1981 he married Joanna Brooks, she survives. He was a Syracuse resident since 1995 coming from Sarasota, Florida, was a receiver with Pamida in Syracuse, was a member...
Billy Wright
May 26, 2009
Billy Wright, 80, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Rivercrest Specialty Hospital in Mishawaka. He was born on January 26, 1929 in Hindman, KY to Lewis & Mirian (Russell) Wright. On April 2, 1961 he married Freda Wilder. She survives. Billy was a Veteran of US Army, worked at the Bremen Foundry for 35...
Clara Symond
May 26, 2009
Clara Symond, 98, of Columbia City and formerly of Syracuse passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 1:50 PM at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born May 21, 1911 to Pantelis & Stella Kasimatis in Rethmeno, Island of Crete, Greece. She was married to Sophos G. Symond, he preceded her in death on July 8, 2001. Clara was...
Zachery Schlemmer
May 26, 2009
Zachery Schlemmer, 23, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born on January 29, 1986 in Plymouth, Indiana to Randy and Sandy (Stutzman) Schlemmer. On December 1, 2008 he married Lindsey Carney. She survives. Zak enjoyed motorcycles, classic rock, and was a big Colts fan. He liked playing practical...
Dorothy V. Pfeiffer
May 24, 2009
Dorothy Verda (Long) Pfeiffer, 84, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Peru, Indiana. She was born January 2, 1925, in Milford, Indiana, to Lester and Elsie (Sierk) Long. She was a loving wife, mother, graduate of Indiana Business College and member of the Methodist church. Surviving are son, John L. (Lora) Pfeiffer of Bremen; daughter,...
Howell "Holly" E. Hemminger
May 23, 2009
Howell "Holly" E. Hemminger, 83, of Bremen passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, 12:03 AM at his residence. He was born June 19, 1925 in Bremen to Floyd & Ruth (Strycker) Hemminger. On June 29, 1947 he married Cathaleen Rouch, she survives. Holly was a member of the Bremen Church of the Brethren where he had been a deacon...
Riley Testerman
May 22, 2009
Riley Testerman, 65, of Bremen passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born December 2, 1943 in Welch, West Virginia. On October 16, 1963 he married Florence Johnson, she survives. He has been a Bremen resident since 1986, coming from Chicago. Riley was an assembly worker previously at Monaco Coach, and was the previous owner...
Richard W. Schaefer
May 20, 2009
Richard W. Schaefer, 80 of Lake of the Woods, Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at St. Joseph Reg. Med. Ctr, in South Bend. He was born on December 28, 1928, in Norwalk, OH, to Louis F. & Evelyn M. (Burdue) Schaefer. He married Betty Grose on October 28, 1978. She survives. Richard graduated from LaPaz HS...
Irene D. Charlton
May 19, 2009
Irene D. Charlton, 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare. She was born in Kosciusko County on March 18, 1912 to the late Sanford and Clara (Marquart) Gall. On May 1, 1929 she married Russell Hollar who preceded her in 1968 and then married Frank Charlton who preceded her in 1986. Irene was...
Audrie June Dean
May 17, 2009
Audrie June Dean, 75, of Syracuse passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, 1:15 AM at her residence. She was born on August 2, 1933 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania to Wesley & Mary (Lewis) Wandel. On March 12, 1955 she married Jack Eugene Dean, he preceded her in death on December 27, 2004. Audrie was a Syracuse resident for the past...
Theodore M. Grocke
May 10, 2009
Theodore M. Grocke, 38, of Warsaw passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009, 2:10 PM at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 16, 1970 in South Bend, Indiana to Theodore A. & Nancy I. (Batson) Grocke. He was a factory worker, a welder, and a computer repair technician. Survivors include his parents Theodore and Nancy of Leesburg,...
Jeraldine N. Weeden
May 9, 2009
Jeraldine "Jerri" N. Weeden, 74, of New Paris, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Goshen Hospital. She was born December 2, 1934 to George and Esther (Garrett) Elliott. On April 2, 1952 she married Edward "Gene" Weeden who survives. Jerri retired from Hoskins Manufacturing in New Paris in 1996. Jerri went above and beyond the call of...
Leona H. Dippon
May 6, 2009
Leona H. Dippon, 87, of Milford passed away May 6, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1922 in Milford to the late Howard D. and Aileen G. (Hover) Poe. On December 2, 1944 she married Delbert "Bud" Dippon who survives. Leona graduated with the class of 1940 in Milford, Indiana and was a member...
