Mishler Funeral Homes

09/10/2025

🌿 Plan Today. Peace Tomorrow. 🌿
Meet Allyson Taylor, your trusted preplanning advisor at our Milford location. Allyson is here to walk with you through every detail, offering guidance, care, and compassion. By planning ahead, you can make choices that reflect your wishes and bring peace of mind for tomorrow.
📍 Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center
461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 | (574) 658-4197
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09/08/2025

Two Locations. One Heart for Serving Families.

Whether in Milford or Bremen, Mishler Funeral Homes is here to serve with compassion, dignity, and care. With two trusted locations, we’re always close by when you need us most.
📍 Mishler Funeral Home
2030 Indiana 331, Bremen, IN 46506 | (574) 546-2861
📍 Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center
461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 | (574) 658-4197

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09/07/2025

💐 Celebrating the Love of Generations 💐
Today, on Grandparents Day, we honor the wisdom, love, and steady presence that grandparents bring into our lives. Their stories, traditions, and guidance are treasures that shape families for generations.
Take a moment to share a favorite memory, piece of advice, or tradition your grandparents passed down — we’d love to hear your stories. 💬

📍 Mishler Funeral Home
2030 Indiana 331, Bremen, IN 46506 | (574) 546-2861
📍 Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center
461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 | (574) 658-4197

09/06/2025

Marion L. Mikel

Marion “Bud” Mikel, age 96, of Bremen passed away following a brief illness on Saturday September 06, 2025 in Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka. Bud was born on January 27, 1929, four miles north of Bremen to Willard and Mable (Culp) Mikel. Bud graduated from Madison High School where he played basketball and had a long-standing high jump record in track and field. Bud married Helen Jane Mattern in May of 1951 before he was deployed overseas. Bud and Helen were married 68 years before Helen passed away in 2020. Bud was an active member of Bremen United Methodist Church and formerly Grace United Methodist Church both in Bremen.

Surviving are sons, Mark A. Mikel of Champaign, IL, Matthew (Janet) L. Mikel of Bremen, and daughter, Marla (Joe) Gilbert of Slidell Louisiana. Bud’s Grandchildren are Ryan (Amy) Johanson of Kirkland, IN, Samantha (Lance) Perez Fort Meyer, FL), Alex (Jessica) Mikel of Bremen, Daniel (Ana) Mikel of Berkeley, CA, Rebecca (Justin) Kolpak of Chicago, Conner (Jayson) Smith of Chicago, Mason Gilbert of Nashville, and 9 great grandchildren. He has one surviving sister Eleanor Strang (Nappanee) and brother Dale Mikel (Bremen). Bud was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Marietta Franklin and Caroll (June) Gall and one brother Roger Mikel.

Bud was a veteran of the Korean War, was president of Ideal Oil Company in Bremen for nearly 40 years, a member of the American Legion and Kiwanis, and served on the founding board of Potawatomi Wildlife Park. Bud cherished his family and following their activities and growth, was an active woodworker, a fisherman, gardening and farming.

Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Bremen United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in the church with Pastor Max Milton officiating. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Bremen United Methodist Church, 302 Plymouth St, Bremen, IN 46506.

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09/04/2025

Here for You, Anytime — Day or Night
When loss happens, every call matters. Whether it’s the middle of the day or the quiet hours of the night, our staff is ready to answer with compassion and care — 24/7.
📍 Mishler Funeral Home
2030 Indiana 331, Bremen, IN 46506 | (574) 546-2861
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461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 | (574) 658-4197

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09/02/2025

Linda D. Cribbs

Linda Diane Cribbs, 76, of Granger, formerly of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 in Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center of Granger. Linda was born on February 20, 1949, the daughter of Roger Weil and Willodene (Keifer) Schrock. She is survived by a daughter: Tammy (Jeff) Maure of Granger; four grandchildren: Kristinia Miller, Melanie Xouris, Sydney Xouris and Morgan Xouris and a great grandchild: Drake. She is also survived by siblings: Victoria (Bud) Brant of Berrien Springs, MI, Cindy Holbrook of Falkville, AL, Gregory (Becky) Weil of Falkville, AL and Theresa Weil of Falkville, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents; son: David Miller and sister: Patricia Kauffman. Per her wishes cremation will take place and her ashes will be buried in the Bremen Cemetery, next to her son.

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09/02/2025

🌟 Rooted in Community. Driven by Care. 🌟
We’re more than a funeral home — we’re neighbors, friends, and part of what makes this community strong. From hosting local events to supporting causes close to home, our mission goes beyond the walls of our chapel.

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09/01/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Hard Work, Cherishing Rest 🇺🇸
This Labor Day, we pause to honor the dedication and perseverance of America’s workforce—past and present. May today be a time of reflection, gratitude, and well-earned rest with loved ones.
From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and meaningful Labor Day.

08/29/2025

Guided by Compassion, Honored to Care.
At Mishler Funeral Homes, we’re more than a funeral home—we’re your neighbors, your friends, and your source of support. For generations, families in Bremen and Milford have trusted us to walk alongside them with care, compassion, and respect.

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Thank you for allowing us the honor of caring for those who matter most to you.

08/28/2025

Esther L. Hill

Esther L. Hill, 100, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:20 pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in Creekside Village of Mishawaka. Esther was born on January 6, 1925 in Bremen to George and Nora (Hoofman) Sauter.

She is survived by a son, Michael Hill and his wife is Carol. Her grandchildren are Tami Hill, Tara/ Desiree Hill, Tony Hill, Brian Shumaker, Amy Shumaker, and Debi Hill. She has 8 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren, and her sister-in-law, Martha Boyer. She is preceded in death by her husband and five siblings, her daughter, Mary Jo (Pud Main) Shumaker, and her son Jim Hill

Esther proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy, but also for the WAVES. Her occupation in the WAVES was Hospital Apprentice, First Class, where she worked on the amputee ward and records keeper. Her and George were two of the founding members of the Bremen VFW and she was a member of the VFW ladies auxiliary, where she held almost every office. She loved sewing and quilting, swinging on her front porch, listening to her records, spending time with her family and her Horizon church family, and was an avid lover of history. She loved to travel with her husband, George, and one of her most memorable travel experiences was taking The Honor Flight with her daughter, Mary Jo.

Her dedication to serving the community as a politician and veteran will always be remembered, as well as her devotion to the military. She was a true servant leader and a legend among the community. Her family would like to thank her church friends, her home health care team, and hospice care for their devotion to her care and letting her spend her time at home.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm, Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St Rd 331, Bremen. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 pm in the funeral home. Pastor Jim Morse will officiate. Cremation will follow and her ashes will be buried in Bremen Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to Bremen VFW, 1750 W Plymouth St., Bremen, IN 46506

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08/28/2025

Ease Tomorrow’s Burden—Plan Today.
Did you know your family may face over 150 decisions in the days following a loss? From burial or cremation choices to pallbearers, music, and obituary details—it can be overwhelming during a time of grief. Preplanning allows you to take care of every detail in advance, so your loved ones can focus on healing, not worry.
✅ Check off worry.
❤️ Leave only love.
📍 Mishler Funeral Homes | Bremen • Milford

08/25/2025

Peace of Mind Begins with a Plan.
Planning ahead isn’t about dwelling on the future—it’s about lifting a burden from the ones you love. Taking a few simple steps today ensures your wishes are honored and your family has clarity when they need it most.
Our caring team is here to walk you through every detail with compassion and respect.

📍 For our Bremen location, contact Ethan at 574-546-2861
📍 For our Milford location, contact Allyson at 574-658-4197

Your peace of mind is just a conversation away. 💙