Genevieve L. Ousnamer
Oct. 5, 1929 — Nov. 1, 2009
    PLYMOUTH — Genevieve L. Ousnamer, 80, formerly of W. 5D Road, Plymouth, passed away Sunday morning in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson,  where she has made her home since January of 2006.
    Genevieve was born Oct. 5, 1929, the daughter of Evert and Oma (Berger) Thornton in Lakeville, having lived in the area all of her life; she was a graduate of Lakeville High School in 1947.
    On February 15, 1948 she became the bride of Jack J. Ousnamer and together they enjoyed the next 55 years together before his passing in 2003. Family was all-important to the two of them; they enjoyed every moment together and captured nearly all in a vast collection of photo albums. They liked familiar surroundings and she and Jack spent more than 25 years traveling to the same hotel in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
    A caring person to all, Genevieve spent special moments with grandchildren and many many hours as a Lutheran Braille Worker at the local Work Center within Calvary Lutheran Church of which she has held membership for more than 50 years.
    Outside the home, Gen worked with Frank Leachman as a bookkeeper at Local Finance. After which she worked for Norcen Insurance nearly 20 years and retired in 1994.
    Her family consists of a son, Robert D. and Carol A. Ousnamer of Casselberry, Fla. and their children: Ben (Jade) Ousnamer, Jackie Ousnamer, Michael LaMott and Nikki LaMott; daughter, Janet L. and Ken R. Houin of Plymouth and their children: Jeffery (Alinda) Houin, Christy (Bart) Sharp, Kurt Houin, and Lori (Travis) Smith; daughter, Peggy S. and Mike A. Reynolds of Plymouth and daughter, Andrea Reynolds; and Honorary Daughter, Linda Ousnamer of Palmer Lake, Colo. Ten great-grandchildren and one on the way complete her immediate family today. A sister-in-law Jean Ann Thornton of Mishawaka and several nieces and nephews also survive.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse Jack; and two brothers: Kenneth Thornton and Harold Thornton.
    The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Calling will continue after 8:30 a.m. until time of services at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 in the Catherine Kasper Chapel on the Campus of Ancilla Domini located at 9601 Union Road, Donaldson. Fr. Robert Bower of St. Nectarios Orthodox Church, South Bend will officiate.
    Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
    Memorial gifts may be made in Gen’s name to Operation Quiet Comfort c/o 17671 13th Road, Plymouth, IN, 46563 or to Catherine Kasper Life Center, 9601 Union Road, Donaldson, IN, 46513.
    Notes of condolence may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.johnson-danielson.com .

Theodore L. Linderman
Sept. 23, 1925 — Nov. 1, 2009
    PLYMOUTH — Theodore L. Linderman, 84, of Plymouth, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at his home.
    He was born Sept. 23, 1925 in Plymouth, to Frank and Cloe (Hall) Linderman.
    He retired from Rockwell Standard in Knox where he was employed for 17 years. Theodore enjoyed fixing TVs and fishing.
    He is survived by sons: Frank (Glendora) Linderman of Argos, Rick Linderman of Plymouth, Darwin Linderman of Plymouth, Patrick Linderman of Indianapolis and Jeff Linderman of Rockville, Ind.; daughters: Leora (Albert) Hertzel of Fla., Karla (Roger) Bradley of Knox and Bessie Jackson of Plymouth; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers: Milton Linderman of Plymouth and Orville (Deloris) Linderman of Martin, Ind.; and sisters: Elizabeth Gross of Plymouth and Dorothy (Charles) Wagers of Koontz Lake.
    Preceding her in death were two grandchildren.
    There will be no services.
    Cremation will take place with burial at a later date in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
    Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.