A Celebration of Life for 37-year-old Amy Christine Eskridge, of Argos, will be held Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET at Foker Park Pavilion in Argos.

On August 1, 2022 Amy Christine Eskridge passed unexpectedly in her home in Argos, Indiana at the age of 37. Amy was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra L. Eskridge. Surviving family include her loving children, Nevaeh Karbach, Zaiden White and Michael Vela. A partner, Jerry Dunn. father, Gregg Eskridge of Monterey. Two siblings and many nieces and nephews. Amy was a strong woman whom was happy in the life she had made for her children. She was proud of her recovery and loved being a stay-at-home mom to her children. She loved fiercely and will be remembered with love and smiles by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at Foker Park Pavilion in Argos, Indiana from 10am – 2pm. We invite loved ones to come and share stories, photos and memories of Amy with her children.

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Manns-Luttrell, 67, of Plymouth, will be Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 4 p.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.

Funeral services for Carleen Ruth Mann, 70, of South Bend, formerly of Walkerton, will be Friday, April 22 at noon ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

WALKERTON – Peter Awald passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Beloved Home Care while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 28, 1942, in Plymouth to the late DeLois Awald and Bertha (Rupert) Awald-Shores and was 79 years old at the time of his death.

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Funeral services for 72-year-old Joe David Dugard, of Plymouth, will be Thursday, March 3 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the House of the Lord Church.

Funeral services for 77-year-old Nancy F. Campbell, of Walkerton, will be Saturday, February 19, at 1 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with visitation there from 11 a.m. CT until the time of services.

Funeral services for Michael Lee Smith, Sr., 73, of Walkerton, will be Tuesday, February 8, at 11 a.m. ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Visitation is Monday, February 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home.

WALKERTON – Rose L. Stephani of Walkerton passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, in her home following an illness. She was born on January 3, 1950, in LaPorte to the late Louis C. and Linda (Schultz) Stephani and was 72 years-old at the time of her death.

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Funeral services for Janet L. Miller, 73, of Culver, will be Saturday, January 8, at 2:30 p.m. ET at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver with visitation there from 11:30 a.m. ET until the time of services. Those attending are asked to wear a face mask. Memorial contributions may be made to the Culver Animal Clinic.

Funeral services for 70-year-old Cheryl L. (Williams) Nieubuurt, of Bremen, will be Friday, October 29 at 2 p.m. ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with visitation there from noon until the time of the service.

Gary L. Minix III, 31, of Rochester, passed away at 12:33 PM on October 8, 2021 at his residence.

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LeRoy D. Gudeman, 95 years old of Knox, Indiana passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side on Wednesday, October 6th.

He was born May 25, 1926 in Francesville, Indiana to Josesph B. Gudeman and Huldah Hannah (Getz) Gudeman.

On July 21, 1990, at the United Methodist Church in Knox he married the love of his life, Diana Kay Crecelius.

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Funeral services for Penny I. Hinds, 78, of Culver, will be Friday, October 8 at 11 a.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there Thursday, October 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT and one hour prior to services on Friday. Graveside services will be Friday, October 8 at 1:30 p.m. CT at Graceland Cemetery, 1505 Morthland Dr., in Valparaiso.

Steven Kent Krathwohl age 65, of Plymouth, born August 14, 1956 to Norris and Lois Krathwohl, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, September 27, 2021.

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Carmen “Susie” Clemons, age 56, of Walkerton, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home.  Susie was born October 6, 1964 in Knox, Indiana to Tevis Craft Sr. and Alice Beauchamp Craft.  She loved baking and drawing and was a good Christian.  She will be remembered as a great mom, and was known as “Mom” to all of her kids friends.  She is survived by her sons, Levi Clemons and Alan Craft, both of Walkerton, a sister, Tammy Tobey of Knox, a brother, Ron Craft of Argos, and a granddaughter, Evelyn Hurd.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Clemons, and a brother, Tevis Craft Jr.

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Tom L. Reed, 76, Warsaw, Indiana, and longtime Rochester, Indiana resident, passed away at 1:36 P.M. Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Paddock Springs Health Campus, Warsaw, Indiana.

He was born on September 23, 1944 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Paul Winfield and Adeline (Bailey) Reed. He graduated from Knox High School, Knox, Indiana, before moving to the Rochester area to start farming.

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No funeral services will be held for 60-year-old Donna M. Daren of Walkerton. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 26 from noon to 2 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the donor’s choice.

PLYMOUTH – William E. Pietsch Sr. passed away on Sunday May 9, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Hospital while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 10, 1935 in Mishawaka to the late Earl and Nellie (Lute) Pietsch and was 85 years-old at the time of his death.

Bill was a retired Tool Designer with South Bend Lathe and lived in the area most of his life.  On August 11, 1974 in New Carlisle, he married the love of his life, the late Sharon L. Hazen and together they spent 43 wonderful years together.  He was a member of the 700 Club and was devoted to serving and worshiping the Lord.  Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Continue reading →

Funeral services for 82-year-old Carlie Brady, of Culver, will be Tuesday, March 16 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Funeral services for Brenda S. Greer, 58, of rural Culver, are Monday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m. CDT at the Rannells Funeral Home Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.