All Obituaries

Norma June Swihart, formerly Shearer, reached her hand out for God, who guided her home on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. She celebrated her 89th birthday just a couple of weeks ago on Mother’s Day, May 8th. She was born to the late Harvey and Hilda Shearer. She graduated from Bourbon High School in 1951 and later married Clifford Swihart. She was a member of the Osceola Brethren Church in Osceola, IN. She worked for Kroger’s for almost 30 years in the Michiana – Elkhart...

Anna Powers, age 89, of Warsaw, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, IN. She was born on November 10, 1932 to John Mullins and Bessie Hunt in Terre Haute, Indiana.  She married David Beryl Powers, who preceded her in death on December 3, 2021 at 95 years old.  She had two sons, Richard David, and Robert Allen.  Robert, her youngest son passed away on December 23, 1994 at the age of 42.  Her eldest son Richard, and his wife,...

George T. White, age 73 of Etna Green, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022 surrounded by his family in Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, IN. George was born to Harold E. and Julia B. (Conrad) White on February 19, 1949. He was a lifelong resident of the area and married Debra Kay DeCent. He was a 1967 graduate of Triton High School. He served in the United States Army and worked at White’s Service with his father as well as driving a school bus for Triton School...

Nadeen Zolman Cumberland, age 97 of Mishawaka, IN, formerly Bourbon, IN, passed away on May 14, 2022 in South Bend, IN. Nadeen Zolman Cumberland was born June 5, 1924 at home near Burket, Indiana. She had a twin sister, Eileen. She graduated from Burket High School in 1942. Nadeen went from her high school graduation to her minister’s home and married Warren Cumberland. They lived in a small house on his parent’s farm after their marriage, until Warren was drafted. Warren was...

Doris J. Hamman, age 88, of Bourbon, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Doris was born on December 10, 1933 to Edward and Edith (Fear) Scott in Bourbon, IN. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Bourbon High School in 1952. She attended the Bourbon First United Methodist Church. She worked for Biomet, Inc. for 33 years until her retirement in 1999.  Doris is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Kenneth)...

Noble Kintzel, age 82 of Etna Green, IN passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Noble was born to Max and Donnis (Hand) Kintzel on July 8, 1939 in Warsaw, IN. He was raised by Max and Betty (Stine) Kintzel. He was a lifelong resident of Etna Green, IN. He married Valeria Davis on June 19, 1960 and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2017.  He was an independent truck driver for Irwin Trucking and Ecker Trucking until his retirement. He...

Mary Ann Bules, age 81, of Etna Green, IN passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, IN. Mary was born to Robert and Mary Ellen (Heckaman) White on March 31, 1941 in Plymouth, IN. She has been a resident of the Etna Green area all her life. She married Verlen E. Bules on June 15, 1962 and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2011. She was a homemaker, but also owned her own beauty shop in Etna Green for many years. She was also a member of the Etna Green...

Clifford Junior Janes, age 87 of Bourbon, IN went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2022 after a short stay at Goshen Hospital. Junior was born on June 20, 1934 in Troy, OH to the late Clifford Jimmie and Zella C. (English) Janes. He graduated from Bourbon High School in 1953 where he was a member of the basketball team.  He proudly served in the Army by answering the draft in February 1957 and was stationed in Fort Knox, KY, where he met the love of his life, Jean Yvonne Adams...

Delbert “Del” R. Vetor, age 83 of Bourbon, IN passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Del was born on August 30, 1938, to Charles and Nettie (Cox) Vetor in Claypool, IN. He has lived in Fairmount and Bourbon areas most of his life. He married Bunny (Corrine) Clark on August 23, 1986. He served in the United States Army and was a self-employed construction worker and carpenter. He enjoyed garden tractor pulling, camping, woodworking, singing...

Delores M. Eads, age 91 of Plymouth, IN passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in her home with her family at her side. Delores was born on May 12, 1930 in South Bend, IN to Harold and Marguerite (Schott) Keel. She graduated from West High School in 1948 and was a member of Blessed Hope Church. She married Donald Eads on October 24, 1958 in Plymouth, IN and he preceded her in death in 2011. She worked many places including, Garner Truck Stop, Wagner Industry, Wards, Sherwin Williams, Little...

Lenora E. Elder, age 99 of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 in her home. Lenora was born on April, 6, 1923 to Glen O. and Mabel L. (Holm) Stayton in Ligonier, IN. She married William “Bill” Elder on August 1, 1947 and he preceded her in death on December 2, 1989. Lenora is survived by her daughter, Susanne Marie Young of Plymouth, IN; her sister, Janice E. (Harry) Hunsberger; her brothers: Oliver G. Stayton of Rochester, Washington; Cleo R. Stayton of Bristol,...

Ralph O. Jones, age 89 of Plymouth, IN passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 16, 2022 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka, IN. Ralph was born to Theron E. and Clara Mae (Hovis) Jones on August 14, 1932 in Donaldson, IN. He graduated from West High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his return home from service to his country, he worked hard as a general laborer and at Fulton Marshall Co-Op until he retired. He enjoyed being outside,...

Lauro Vallejo Jr., age 50 of Plymouth, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in The Ernestine M. Raclin House of Mishawaka, IN. Lauro was born to Lauro and Estella (Valdez) Vallejo, Sr. on February 10, 1972 in Naples, FL. He graduated from Groveland High School in Groveland, FL. He married Shawna Menser on March 18, 2006. He worked as a custodian in Disney World, the University of Arizona, the Plymouth Walmart in the produce department and he helped his wife at The Pilot News. He...

Brandon S. Borem, age 32, of Plymouth, IN passed away on May 7, 2022 in Pendleton, IN. Brandon was born to Kimberly Borem on June 23, 1989 in Elkhart, IN. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 2008 and worked as a construction worker as well as a restaurant cook. He attended Crossroads Evangelical Free Church of Plymouth, IN. He loved computers and web casting, had an amazing computer talent, and did a lot of work for His Mansion in New Hampshire while he was there. He also loved...

Charles A. Vires, age 74 of Plymouth, IN passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Courtyard Health Care of Goshen, IN. Charles was born to William and Mary Grace Virginia (Cripe) Vires on November 22, 1947 in North Judson, IN. He was a longtime resident of Plymouth, IN. He also served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war and was injured during his service. He enjoyed riding and training horses as well as making reins for them. He also collected horse items. Charles is survived by...

E. "Duane" Stephenson, age 82 of Plymouth, IN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in his home.E. "Duane" was born the son of Edmond C. and Audrey (Hardesty) Stephenson on January 25, 1940 in Starke County, IN. He married Bonnie Schmeltz on March 27, 1976 and they attended the Nazarene Church. He worked for Beatty Locker in Plymouth, IN. E. "Duane" is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his sister, Mary Lou McDavid of Knox, IN; and his brother, Monte Stephenson of Plainfield, IN.E....

James "Jim" Cook, age 59, of Plymouth, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Golden Living Center of Mishawaka, IN. Jim was born to Fredrick D. and Sandra J. (Snyder) Cook Sr. on April 3, 1963 in Plymouth, IN. He was a lifelong resident of the Plymouth and Grovertown areas and graduated from Oregon-Davis High School. He worked as a forklift driver for American Container Company for 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed Notre Dame Hockey, hunting, fishing, and collecting...

Thomas E. Hammel, age 94, formerly of Plymouth, living in Indianapolis for the past 16 years, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022 at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon, IN. Thomas was born on November 27, 1927 in Plymouth, IN to Alfred and Mary Hammel. He grew up on Cook Lake. On February 3, 1948 he married Dorothy Jane Lawrence and they were married for 68 years until her death in 2016. Tom was a dairy farmer for 20 years and retired from Citrus Hill - Proctor and Gamble in...

Patricia "Pat" Kolar, age 95, of Argos, IN passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, IN. Pat was born the daughter of James P. and Beatrice (Mercier) Doody on March 4, 1927, in Chicago, IL. She was a resident of the Plymouth area most of her life. She worked for R.R. Donnelley in Warsaw, IN. She married Jerome Kolar on May 15, 1948, in Argos, IN and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2003. She attended St. Michael Catholic...

Emily Deloris Gardner, 76, passed away on March 16, 2022, at 8:40 p.m. at home in Plymouth, Indiana surrounded by her family.Emily was born the daughter of John and Deloris (Miller) Wiedeman on July 3, 1945, in Plymouth, Indiana. She graduated from Tri-Township School Corporation (later Triton) in 1963. On September 7, 1963, she married David Lee Gardner. Emily met David at piano lessons as he whistled at her on her way in. He used to drive to the high school in Bourbon to see her on his...