Private family services will be held for 46-year-old Jeffrey M. Kelsey, of Culver. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aubbee Library. The Odom Funeral Home in Culver is in charge of arrangements.
Connie Sue Burkett
In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held for 61-year-old Connie Sue Burkett, of Culver. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a local pet shelter. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Leigh Roy Hahn Sr.
94-year-old Leigh Roy Hahn Sr. of Plymouth, formerly of Walkerton, passed away Sunday, July 29. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Walkerton United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Walkerton United Methodist Church or the Hospice Foundation.
Mary Hahn
91-year-old Mary Hahn of Plymouth, formerly of Walkerton, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Walkerton United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel and Saturday at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Walkerton United Methodist Church or the Hospice Foundation.
Carissa Leanne Timm Wagner
Funeral services for Carissa Leanne Timm Wagner, 36, of Bremen, are Tuesday, July 24 at 1 p.m. 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 the family.
Lawrence “Doboy” Joseph Kriss
Lawrence “Doboy” Joseph Kriss, of Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, July 14, 2018 in his residence in Plymouth.
He was born in Knox, Indiana on December 11, 1954 to Joseph and Marcella (Sramek) Kriss.
Larry is a 1972 graduate of NJSP High School. He attended the American Institute of Baking International, Manhattan, KS and Business Management at Ancilla College, Donaldson.
Larry was a loving husband to Gwendolyn “Gwen” Anliker, who he married on September 7, 1985 in the Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville, Indiana. He worked for many years at Fingerhut Bakery in North Judson and Plymouth, Jarosch Bakery in Elk Grove, Illinois, Bunny Bakery in LaPorte, and Martin’s Bakery in South Bend. From there he worked in the deli and sporting goods at Wal-Mart here in Plymouth. Continue reading
Sharon Pietsch
Sharon Pietsch, 71, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. Funeral services will be Friday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. CDT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. CDT.
Lucille Marie Snyder
Lucille Marie Snyder, 90, of Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning, May 17, 2018 in the Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.
Lucille was born February 9, 1928 in St. Joseph County, to the late Willis H. and Verniece (Martin) Barkey.
Peggy Jean Ernsberger
Peggy Jean Ernsberger, 92, of Wakarusa, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 1:38 am, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Goshen Hospital. Peggy was born on November 14, 1925, the daughter of Kenneth and Lucile (Norris) Fisher. She married Eugene Ernsberger. After his passing, she married Carl Ernsberger and they were married 61 years before he passed away on January 10, 2016. Continue reading
Lon Keehn
58-year-old Lon Keehn of Walkerton passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. There will be no services or visitation. Memorial contributions may be given to the North Liberty American Legion Post #356. Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel is handling arrangements.
Maxine Harris
Funeral services for Maxine Harris, 93, of Walkerton, are Wednesday, February 14 at noon CST at the Rannells Funeral Home Koontz Lake Chapel, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to Heartland Hospice.
Mark E. Wagner
Mark E. Wagner February 20, 1950 – February 7, 2018
Mark E. Wagner was the second of three sons born to Stuart and Marcia (Hetznecker) Wagner in Bremen, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his father Stuart, his mother Marcia, his sons Jerome Stuart and Jeffrey John, and his father-in-law Jerome Schnurr. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean (Schnurr) Wagner; his children Delia (Bruce) Gadziola and their children Emily and Ryan, Andy (Karen) Wagner and their children Katelyn and Makenzie, Tony (Betsey) Wagner and their daughter Fayth, and Jody Wagner; his brothers Jim (Rita) Wagner and Paul (Laura) Wagner, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cindy Lynn Sherwood
December 13, 1962 – February 5, 2018
CULVER- Cindy L. Sherwood, 55, passed away in her home at 10:59 a.m. on Monday February 5, 2018.
Cindy was born in Hilliard, Ohio to Bill J. and Marjorie (Meeker) Hill McCormick. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1981.
On May 10, 1986 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth, Indiana, Cindy married James P. Sherwood.
She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver and former member of St. Michael Church. Cindy helped with funeral dinners at St. Mary’s, and was involved with the “Women’s Connection” through Stonecroft Ministries.
John R. Smith
May 31, 1936 – February 5, 2018
LAKEVILLE – John R. Smith, 81, formerly of LaPaz, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Mary B Home in Lakeville.
John was born May 31, 1936 in Danbury, Connecticut, to the late Fred and Eva (Bowers) Smith.
He graduated from Tyner High School in 1954. John went on to serve our country in the United States Army; he was honorably discharged in 1960.
John married Winifred Gardner on December 10, 1955 in the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, North Liberty; and she survives.
Rev. Everett Dean Fager
Rev. Everett Dean Fager, age 70, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. He was born April 6, 1947 in Redkey, Indiana to Luther V. Fager and Nola Elliott Fager, both deceased. He graduated from the Jay County High School, attended the University of Evansville and Boston University, having attained a Doctorate in Ministry.He has served the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church for many years, most recently as Pastor of the Knox United Methodist Church. Continue reading
Roger L. Rosebush
ARGOS – After a prolonged illness, Roger L. Rosebush peacefully passed away while surrounded by family in his home. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, Roger married the love of his life, Pamela H. Peregrine on June 11, 1961.
Roger served in the Indiana National Guard and was a member of the Argos American Legion Post 68.
He was a proud member of I.U.O.E. Local 150 for twenty years operating heavy equipment, working primarily for Phend and Brown, Milford, Indiana. Continue reading
Rita Kay Dodson
RITA KAY DODSON
February 6, 1949 – January 27, 2018
DALE DODSON
May 9, 1942 – December 28, 2017
FORT WAYNE – Rita Kay Dodson, 68, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 in the Shearwater Group Home in Fort Wayne. Rita’s brother; Dale Dodson, 75, of Plymouth, passed away December 28, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Rita was born February 6, 1949 in Plymouth, to the late George and Olive (Schroeder) Dodson.
Rita at one point several years ago had worked at the Marshall-Starke Development Center for about six months.
Surviving are her siblings; Janice Dodson of Middleton, Margaret Roahrig of Plymouth, Ronald (Lynn) Dodson of Plymouth, two sisters-in-law; Betty Severson of Bourbon and Connie Dodson of Warsaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers; Robert, Keith, Ed, Walt, Glen, and Dale Dodson, and one sister; Marilyn Bartsch.
Family and friends will gather on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the New Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, 1300 Chester Street, Plymouth, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM to celebrate Rita and her brother; Dale Dodson, who passed away December 28, 2017. Services will immediately begin at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Charles Krieg officiating.
Rita and Dale will be laid to rest in the Dodson family plot in the New Oak Hill Cemetery following services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to either the Marshall County 4-H Fair or to the Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc., 1901 Pidco Drive, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family through the website: www.johnson-danielson.com
Evelyn R. Keller
PLYMOUTH- Evelyn R. Keller, 86, passed away in her home at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born September 24, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and resided in Plymouth since coming from Chicago in 1951.
Evelyn Russell Married James E. Keller on October 20, 1951 in Teegarden, Indiana. Continue reading
Dwayne Gouker
Funeral services for Dwayne Gouker, 72, of Walkerton, will be Friday, Feb. 2 11 a.m. ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel with visitation there on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET and Friday one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to South Care Hospice in Mishawaka.
Mary L. Resendez
July 26, 1937 – January 28, 2018
PLYMOUTH – Mary L. Resendez, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, January 28, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 26, 1937 in Royalton, Kentucky, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Louvernie (Combs) Harper.
Mary a Plymouth resident since 1966, attended Stockbridge High School in Michigan.
On December 9, 1980 in Plymouth, Mary married Paul Resendez Jr.; and he survives.
Mary retired in 1999 from Ferro Corporation after twenty-one years of service. She was a member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church and enjoyed listening to Christian music. She loved her family, her grandchildren and her dogs; Walter and Castro.
