Cynthia Carlson
Oct. 16, 1948 - Oct. 18, 2008
    PLYMOUTH — Cynthia Carlson, 60, of 912 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at 6:10 a.m., at Saint Joseph Regional Medical, South Bend.
    Cynthia was born, in Plymouth, on Oct. 16, 1948, to George and Teresa (Hartman) Lemar. On Jan. 12, 1985, Cynthia and John Carlson were married at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church.
    Cindee was a member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. in Culver. She had worked at the Culver Academies in the computer department and had been a child care provider.
    Cindee is survived by her husband, John Carlson; her daughters: Stephanie Lynn (Randy) Schoolman of Plymouth, Jennifer (Brad) Hoop of Indianapolis, Julie (Gabe) Blissmer of Plymouth; her sons: Cristian Lemar (Amy) May of Plymouth and Jerry (Stephanie) Carlson of Kouts; her sister, Anna (Don) Neher of Culver; her brothers: David (Marilyn) Lemar of Washington and Jerry Lemar of Florida.  Also surviving are 12 grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at 11 a.m., at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan Rd., Plymouth, IN, 46563, with the Rev. John Branch officiating.  
    A time of visiting, with the Carlson Family, will be Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, IN 46563, and from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Church on Wednesday, prior to the funeral.  The Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. will hold a service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, in the funeral home.
    Burial will be in the Swedish Cemetery, Donaldson.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Plymouth Wesleyan Church.
    Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book and share memories, of Cindee, with her family, at  www.vangilderfuneralhome.com

Buel D. Wheeler
April 6, 1924 – Oct. 18, 2008
    PLYMOUTH – Buel D. Wheeler, 84, of 805 Baker St., Plymouth, died in Pilgrim Manor, of natural causes, at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.
    Born in Woodburn, Ky., on April 6, 1924, Buel was the son of John E. and Zula Wheeler.
    He attended school until the 8th grade.
    On April 17, 1945, in the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, Buel and Martha Hoover were married. Martha died on Jan. 7, 1986.
    Most of his life Buel was a mason worker. He was always known as a conscientious and extremely hard worker. He retired in 1986, from the Whiteford Truck Line, South Bend.
    He was a NASCAR fan, rooting on Mark Martin. He loved horses and often traveled to horse shows on the weekends with his son David.
    He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Moose Family Lodge and the Sheriff’s Posse.
    Buel is survived by a son and two daughters. They are: David B. (Cindy) Wheeler, South Bend: Joy (Wayne) Williams, Syracuse, and Joan (Robert) Servis, Plymouth.
    Thirteen grandchildren also survive. They are: David’s children: Matthew, Stephen and Angela Wheeler. Joy’s children are: Amanda Hostetler, Tim Hostetler and James Williams.  Also Joan’s family includes Jennifer Hoop, Julie Blissmer and Jerry Carlson. Jean’s children are: Donald, Jimmy, Scott and Todd Boocher.
    Several great-grandchildren survive as well.
    A sister, Beatrice Perry of Tennessee, and companion of 20 years, Mary Kloenne, survive as well.
    Buel was preceded in death by his parents, Martha, his spouse, a daughter, Jean Boocher and two brothers, John B. and James C. Wheeler
    Friends are invited to celebrate the life of Buel Wheeler with his family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
    Funeral services, officiated by Ben Norton, will take place in the funeral home at 7 p.m. after visitation on Wednesday evening.
    Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.
    Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Association.
    Letters of condolence and the sharing of memories may be sent to the family via www.johnson-danielson.com

Betty M. Coleman
Dec.18, 1923 – Oct. 20, 2008
    PLYMOUTH – Betty M. (Slagle) Coleman, 84, a former resident of Carriage Green Apts, Plymouth, died of natural causes at 5:02 a.m. Monday morning in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. She lived in Marshall County almost 70 years, coming from Valparaiso.
    Betty was born the daughter of Harry and Ida Mae (Horak) Slagle in Valparaiso, on Dec. 18, 1923 and attended Valparaiso High School.
    On Feb. 12, 1944, in Huntsville, Ala., Betty and LeRoy A. Coleman were married. LeRoy died on March 13, 1972.
    Betty worked as a torque tube cutter for Hehr International for 17 years, retiring in 1987.
    She enjoyed playing Bingo and euchre. She collected ceramic pigs and was adept at working crossword puzzles.
    Through the years, Betty became “Nana” to the many, many children that she babysat.  Even recently, on occasion, little ones would come to stay with her. Derrick Beatty especially loved staying at “Nana’s.” He was a terrific help to her as she got older and wasn’t able to get around very well.
    She also enjoyed her police scanner and playing “detective.”  She was the very first tenant to rent an apartment at Carriage Green and although she just recently changed addresses, the children there really enjoyed stopping by to help her out.
    Betty is survived by two daughters and a son. They are Deborah (Les) Booker of Bremen and Dorothy (Jon) Hawkins, of Plymouth, and Charles “Buck” Coleman and fiancée, Barb of LaPaz. Her grandchildren include: Angela Joseph, Chad Booker, Cory Hawkins, Shelle (Christian) Sepe, Tony Coleman, Tracy (Sheldon) O’Connor and Angie Beatty.  Seventeen great-grandchildren survive as well.
    Surviving as well are a brother, Frank (Eunice) Slagle and a sister, Ida Mae Montague, both of Valparaiso, with several nephews and nieces and many dear friends and former neighbors who will miss her.
    Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Doug and Dennis and a daughter, Charlene.
    Friends are invited to celebrate the life of Betty Coleman on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth and continue after 7 a.m. on Thursday until time of services at 11 a.m. EDT. The Reverends Bob Rice and James Archambeault will officiate.
    Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. EDT in the Oak Grove Cemetery located west of LaCrosse on County Road 1100.
    Memorial gifts may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or the Marshall County Humane Society.
     Letters of condolence and the sharing of memories may be sent to the family via www.johnson-danielson.com