Cheryl L. (Williams) Nieubuurt

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.

LeRoy D. Gudeman

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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Penny I. Hinds

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.

Carmen “Susie” Clemons

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

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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Donna M. Daren

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.

William E. Pietsch Sr.

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

Carlie Brady

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.

Brenda S. Greer

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.

Linda K. Williams

Funeral services for Linda K. Williams, 67, of Walkerton, are Monday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. EST at the Walkerton United Pentecostal Church, with visitation there from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the church. The Rannells Funeral Home Koontz Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ryan J. Lockridge

Ryan J. Lockridge, 40 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 11:07 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020. He passed away at Memorial Hospital unexpectedly after a very brief illness. Ryan was born on September 18, 1980 in LaPorte, IN to Gary and Marilyn (Fisher) Lockridge, Sr. His parents survive. In 1999, Ryan graduated from North Judson San Pierre High School. In 2003, Ryan graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from Valparaiso University. Ryan loved to travel and visited 5 different continents and was able to go on missionary trips including Mexico, Honduras and Brazil. On June 11, 2011 in South Bend, Ryan and Heather M. Hohulin were united in marriage.

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Leona Mae Jackson

Funeral services for Leona Mae Jackson, 94, of Plymouth, are Monday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. EDT at Grace Baptist Church in Plymouth, with visitation there from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to a church of the donor’s choice. The Rannells Funeral Home Hamlet Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Warren Ray Allen

Private funeral services will be held for Warren Ray Allen, 85, of Plymouth, formerly of Walkerton, with burial following in Grovertown Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Koontz Lake Missionary Church. Rannells Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roman John Finnegan

Funeral services for Roman John Finnegan, 54, of Culver, are Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. CDT at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the family.

Phyllis Jean Amor

Funeral services for 88-year-old Phyllis Jean Amor, of Plymouth, will be Thursday, May 28 at 1 p.m. ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with visitation there one hour prior to the service.

Kristen E. Fisher

No funeral services are scheduled at this time for 43-year-old Kristen E. Fisher, of Monterey. Memorials may be made to the family.  The Braman and Son Memorial chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Laurel K (Prosser) Roush

Funeral services for Laurel K (Prosser) Roush, 70, of Culver, are Friday, February 21 at 3 p.m. CST at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to an organization of the donor’s choice.