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02/13/2026

Goldie M Buckner

Goldie M. Buckner, 95, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:25 am, Friday, February 13, 2026 in her home surrounded by family. Goldie was born on January 9, 1931 in Clear Lake, WI to Frank and Nora (Stewart) Hrdlichka. On October 2, 1948, she married Harvey “Harv” Buckner. He passed away on Sept. 16, 2004.

She is survived by four children: Craig (Regina) Buckner of Madisonville, KY, Kale (Sharon) Buckner of Plymouth, Melonee Schutz of Bremen and Tammy (Kirk) Richer of Temecula, CA, seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two great grandsons, son-in-law, David Schutz, four brothers and one sister.

Goldie and Harvey were the owners of the former Bremen Bowling Lanes. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking.

Visitation will be held from 10:00-12:00 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 605 S. Center St., Bremen. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 noon in the church with Pastor Neil Wonnacott officiating. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial contributions to be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Center for Hospice.

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02/13/2026

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02/04/2026

Eugene F. Perrot

Eugene F. Perrot, 89, born on a cold winter night on December 20, 1936, on the family farm, ½ mile from Bremen to two wonderful parents, Fred and Opal Perrot, passed away at 9:48 am, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in his home.

Gene grew up on the farm, following in his father’s footsteps, learning the skills of farming from father to son. Eugene graduated from Bremen High School in 1954, where he was active in the community. Gene loved the land and as a young man he enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. Known locally as the “Gentleman Farmer”, he was a ten-year member of 4-H and past president of the local FFA. He served on the Salem United Methodist Church Board, Zoning Board, Marshall County Farm Board, Culver State Bank Board (9 years) and Bremen School Board (8 years). He was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He continued farming with the help of his wife until his retirement in 1995 after 43 years. The family farm is now the home of Bremen Community Hospital. They moved to Sebring, FL for eight years before returning to Nappanee in 2015.

On August 31, 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Sue O’Connor in the Lutheran Church. Together they have two amazing daughters, Kim (Jeff) Swank and Kathryn Allen; grandchildren, Tori (Chris) Prendergast and Sky Allen and great grandchildren, Ryan and Callan. He is also survived by a wonderful companion, Marlene Hueni.

Visitation will be from 10:00-12:00 pm, Friday, February 6, 2026 in Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 St. Rd. 19, Nappanee, IN 46550. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon in the church. Rev. Jason Rohde will officiate. Private burial will take place in Bremen Cemetery, where he will be laid rest next to his wife.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to Community Hospital of Bremen, 1020 High Rd, Bremen, IN 46506.

The family would like to send out a special thank you to the staff at Traditions Health Hospice Care, Unity Physicians Hospital and to Dr. Khan and Dr. Gettinger for their loving care.

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02/02/2026

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01/26/2026

Lori L. Verhaeghe

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lori L. Verhaeghe, 69, a loving wife and mother whose life was defined by devotion to her family and the depth of her love. She valued family above all else, finding her greatest joy in time spent with those she cherished. Her love was generous, steady, and unconditionally felt deeply by everyone, fortunate enough to know her. She dearly loved her role as “Grandma Lori” to her own grandkids and those that were blessed to be brought into the family. She loved attending anything her grandkids were a part of and was always their biggest fan. Lori loved spending time working in her flower beds and being outdoors. She & Larry enjoyed vacationing together to warm, sunny Florida.

She will be remembered for her big, beautiful smile that could light up a room and make anyone feel instantly at ease. It was a reflection of her kind spirit, her warmth, and the joy she carried within her. She had a way of making people feel seen, loved, and welcome, whether through a comforting word, a shared laugh, or a quiet moment together. With her deep faith, she led her family with an example of strength and deep commitment to the Lord. Her legacy lives on in the love she gave so freely, the family she held so close, and the countless memories that will be treasured forever. Though she is no longer with us, her presence will always be felt in our hearts.

She was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed by her husband Larry and their three children: Ben (Jen) Verhaeghe, Dustin (Shannon) Verhaeghe, and Meghan (John) Strang. She leaves behind her eight grandchildren; Madison (Danny) Clevenger, Justin Strang; Ethan, Brooklyn, and Owen Verhaeghe; Macey, Jersey and Grayson Verhaeghe. She is survived by her mother; Carol Boyer and sisters; Kristi Harris and Amy (Brian) Lechlitner and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Boyer and brother-in-law, Paul Harris.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St Rd 331, Bremen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Trinity Church, 61770 Miami Rd., South Bend, IN 46614, with one hour of visitation prior. Private burial will take place in Bremen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to: Trinity Church, 61770 Miami Rd., South Bend., IN 46614.

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01/26/2026

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