Lynnette A. Wiser, 79, Macy (Perrysburg) passed away at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Maverick James Orion Bower, was stillborn at 8:27 p.m. Sunday July 19, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was the son of Gage Bower and Annelise DuBois of Rochester. Surviving besides his parents are grandparents, Matt and Christy Bower, Rochester, Doug and Wendy Bower, Rochester, Vickie Kaczmarek, Winamac, great grandparents, Sharon and Troy Mikesell, Athens, …read more.

Ted Bee Hazelwood, 83, Rochester, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home. In Elgood, W.Va., Ted was born Aug. 10, 1936, to Fred Sr. and Edna Akers Hazelwood. Ted served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in January 1961. On March 18, 1961, Ted and Judy F. Wyrick …read more.

Wanda L. Howard, 82, of rural Akron, went home at 8:59 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2020, at her residence. Wanda was born on May 31, 1938, in Hazelgreen, Mo. to the late Orla Ray and Anna (Levine) James. She married on June 17, 1962, in Crawfordsville, in the Nazarene Church to Dr. J. Arthur “Jerry” …read more.

Benjamin Andrew Gentry Sr, 32, of Rochester passed away at 4:38 p.m., July 24, 2020, at his residence. On Oct. 7, 1988, Benjamin was born to Perry and Helen Noftsger Gentry. In 2007, Ben proudly graduated from Rochester High School. Ben worked as a concrete finisher with Heiman Construction. Being with his family was a …read more.

Helen M. Presson, 84, of Rochester, and formerly of rural Akron and Paris, Tenn. passed at 10:46 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her residence. Helen was born on March 29, 1936 in Etowah, Ark. to the late John and Ardella Gurtrue (Trucks) Johnson. She married Billy Gene Presson on June 13, 1953 in Corinth, …read more.

Benjamin Andrew Gentry, 32, of Rochester passed away at his home on July 24, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Carol Ann Casey, 76, Rochester passed away at 5:13 a.m., July 24, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis. In South Bend, on Feb. 16, 1944, Carol Ann Hecht was born. She was a precious daughter of Russell Harold and Velma Jean Yard Hecht. As one of 14 of the Hecht kids, she grew up as …read more.

Mrs. Carol Ann Casey, 76, Rochester passed away at  5:05 a.m., July 24, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family funeral Home, Rochester.

Lois L. Murray-Ulerick, 87, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Monday July 20, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Feb. 7, 1933, in Rochester , the daughter of Emmett and Lenora (Smith) Frasa. On April 27, 1956, at Bruce Lake, Indiana, she married Ronald L. Murray. He preceded her in …read more.

Timothy Ousley, 62, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 2:32 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. On March 5, 1958, Tim  was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Warren Sr. and Fannie Rose Ousley.  Growing up he shared his childhood with six brothers and a sister. In …read more.

Timothy Ousley, 62 of Rochester passed away at 2:32 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Hector Oviedo, 72, peacefully passed away with his family near his bedside on Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on Oct. 10, 1947, to Hermenejildo and Soledad (Molina) Oviedo. On March 10 1973, Hector married Maria I. Mendoza in Plymouth. He adored his grandchildren …read more.

Ronald L. Coplen, 78, formerly of Gilead and Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. Ronnie was born on March 20, 1942, in Miami County, Indiana to the late Wayne D. and Vada I. (King) Coplen. He was raised working on the family farm …read more.

Carol Jean Geier, 70, passed away peacefully at home in Sun City, Arizona on May 28, 2019. Carol was born to George and Emma (Gosse) Soucek Sr. on Feb. 22, 1949, in Chicago, Ill. She graduated from Elgin High School, Elgin, Ill. Carol worked many years at the All State Insurance Company home office in …read more.

Mr. James R. “Bo” Davies, 82, Kewanna passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at his home. On February 5, 1938, James was born in Chicago to Torrence Cline and Marie L. Murphy Davies. Answering the call of patriotism at the age of 17,  Bo entered the service on Feb. 14, 1955. He …read more.

Mary Ellen White, 99, Winamac, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 1 p.m. Monday July 6, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Winamac where she resided for the past six years. She was born on June 25, 1921, in Peru, the daughter of Alfred and Hilda (Radamaker) Fries. In 1959, she married Edward A. White. …read more.

Mr. Marshall W. Fry, 75, Rochester, passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home. On July 24, 1944, Marshall Warren Fry was born in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. He was a treasured son of Lawrence “Bud” and Mildred M. Overlay Fry.  Growing up as one of the four Fry children …read more.

James Mornout, 76, passed on Dec. 19, 2018 and Claudia Ann Mornout, 71, passed on Jan. 29, 2020. They were formerly of Yellow Creek Lake and most recently of Mission, Texas. Survivors include a sister Susan and husband Phil Paxton, Tenn. and a brother Jim and wife Alicia Patterson, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Mornout will …read more.

James R. Davies, 82, Kewanna, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

James R. Davies, 82, Kewanna, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Norma E. Weaver, 91, rural Rochester, passed at 9:38 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, on the family farm surrounded by her family. Norma was born on Nov. 8, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Lloyd and Beulah (Ruff) Hoover. She married Lloyd K. Weaver on Oct. 6, 1946, in Argos. He preceded her in …read more.

Wilma J. Clinker, 91, of rural Akron, passed at 4:37 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Wilma was born on April 27, 1929, in Kosciusko County, to the late Gerald and Lena E. (Linn) Clinker. Wilma was a 1947 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. She had been a bank teller …read more.

Leona C. Oliba, 83, Macy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 13, 1936, in Blue Island, Ill., the daughter of Harry Anton and Gladys (Bell) Walters. On Nov. 18, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., she married Angel Oliba and he survives. Leona had been telephone …read more.

Marshall W. Fry, 75, passed away in his home on July 4, 2020.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Normal Weaver, 91, rural Rochester, passed at 9:38 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Esther Colleen Dillman, 74, Rochester, passed away at 4:36 p.m. Tuesday June 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1946, in Rochester, the daughter of Charles and Huetta (Cloud) Norris. Colleen attended Rochester Community Schools and had worked for Chamberlains in Akron, for many years until they closed. She enjoyed listening …read more.

Bryce Lydell Hershberger, 26, of Rochester, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born Aug. 25, 1993, in Elkhart, to Trent and Sheila (Slabaugh) Hershberger. Bryce was a 2012 graduate of NorthWood High School. On May 29, 2013 he married Cathy Robertson in Plymouth. …read more.

Nancy E. Owens, 86, of Warsaw, passed at 3:29 pm, Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her residence. Nancy was born on July 11, 1933 in Kewanna, to the late Samuel and Yvonne (O’Dell) Ware. She had been a factory worker and helped people in home health care as well as being a homemaker.  She was …read more.

John E. Gaerte, 98, rural Macy, went to be with the Lord at 6:37 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. John was born on Feb. 17, 1922, west of North Manchester in Wabash County to the late Ray M. and Annette E. (Schipper) Gaerte. On March 28, 1948, in Wabash, he …read more.

Diana Marie Sult, 80, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. On June 25, 1940, Diana was born in Rochester to Russell and Mable Craig Wagoner. Diana and William David Sult were married on Nov. 8, 1959, in Richland Township. Their union produced three sons. They shared …read more.

John E. Gaerte, 98, of rural Macy, passed at 6:37 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Floyd E. “Bud” Bradley, 69, rural Rochester, passed at 8:07 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Bud was born on July 23, 1950, in McArthur, Ohio to the late Floyd and Areminda (Refitt) Bradley. He married on Sept. 11, 1972, in Rochester to Betty Johnson, she survives. He had been in …read more.

Diana Marie Sult, 80, Rochester passed away at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Cassandra Marie “Cass” Fleck, 32, of North Manchester, formerly of Akron, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. She was born on July 20, 1987 in Warsaw, to Charles Edward and Lisa Marie (Kindig) Slone III. She was later adopted by Timothy R. Fleck. She lived most …read more.

Bruce Earl Fansler, 74, Rochester, passed away at 2:22 p.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at  St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. On Oct. 22, 1945, Bruce was born in Fulton County.  He was a treasured son of Earl and Mary Jane Edington Fansler. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother Ed. …read more.

Cassandra Marie “Cass” Fleck, 32, North Manchester, formerly of Akron, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and Cr 500N, North Webster.

Mary Lucille (Miller) Molho (“Mary Lu”) died quickly at South Bend Memorial Hospital at the age of 81 after experiencing a massive heart attack. Mary Lu was a Christmas baby born on the cusp of World War II to Ivan Purl Miller and Lucille Harris Miller. She was the greatest gift her parents could have …read more.

A celebration of the life of Wayne Grube, will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, at the Manitou Moose Family Center, on the west shore of Lake Manitou. Be ready to share a story or favorite memory at noon. His family requests casual lake attire. Chaplain Jason See will officiate the …read more.

Mitchell Max “Mitch” Riley, 20, of Columbia City, formerly of Pierceton, passed away on June 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on Aug. 13, 1999, in Warsaw, to Dale Mitchell and Joyce Helen (Holle) Riley. He lived a few years as in infant in California but lived most of his life in the …read more.

Kimberly J. Doyle, 50, Monticello, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 1, 1970, in Winamac, and had worked at various jobs, including construction and recently worked for CDC Resources Inc. in Monticello. She enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her flowers. Survivors include her husband, …read more.

Justin P. Thoden, 35, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2020. He was a loving, son, husband, father, brother and friend. Born Aug. 3, 1984, he was one of four children born to Richard M. and Sandra J. (Vincent) Thoden. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of …read more.

Mr. Elijah Sammual Miller, 35, Rochester, passed away 2:29 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital. On June 11, 1984, Eli was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Terry G. and Katrina M. Shuey Miller. Gifted with his hands, Eli worked in residential construction. He attended the Solid Rock Church. Eli enjoyed working around home with the landscape, …read more.

Pamela J. Slater, 71, Kewanna, Indiana, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday May 29, 2020, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, Indiana. She was born on Dec. 5, 1948, in Lee County, Va., the daughter of Walter and Pearl (Munsell) Taylor. She married Kenneth Slater on Dec. 26, 1982, in Logansport, and he survives. Pamela had …read more.

Donna L. Fry, 79, Goshen, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1940, in Arlington, S.D., to John and Beulah (Nettleton) DeKnikker. On Oct. 14, 1958, she married Terry L. Fry in Goshen. He died Oct. 29, 1991. Survivors include three sons: Tracy, Trent and Travis Fry, all …read more.

Warren W. “Bill” Schmal, 70, Leiters Ford, passed away at 2:17 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Parkview Hospital of Wabash. In Hammond, on Nov. 22, 1949, he was born to Donald Lewis and Marilyn Jean Winkler Schmal. He moved to Leiters Ford in 1968 from Lansing, Mich. He answered the call of patriotism and …read more.

Betty Jane Mahoney, 90, died on May 14, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. at Hickory Creek at Rochester nursing home where she resided. She was born on Aug. 1, 1929, in Akron, to Guy and Faudaline (Geiger) Hill. Betty graduated from Akron High School in 1947.  Betty married Lawrence R. “Mike” Mahoney on Sept. 6, 1949 …read more.

Betty Jane Mahoney, 90 Rochester, died on May 14, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. at Hickory Creek at Rochester where she resided. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Dorothy M. Abair, 98, Plymouth, and formerly of Bremen and Rochester, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Millers Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on May 1, 1922, in Rochester, the daughter of Jacob Forrest and Beulah (Joyce) Brock. On March 2, 1943, in Rochester, Indiana, she married Harold R. Abair. …read more.

Gayle A. Landis, 81, Rochester, passed away at 5:35 P.M. Sunday, May 10, 2020, at her residence. Gayle was born in Anderson, on Feb. 16, 1939, the daughter of Lloyd and Winfred (Davis) Fuqua and lived in Fortville. Gayle completed her Registered Nurse training at Indiana University and spent her career as a school nurse …read more.

Frederick A. Brown, 85, Rochester, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at our Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.

Mrs. Linda Lee Burkett, 73, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family and friends when she passed to her eternal home early evening of May 11, 2020. On Sept. 22, 1946, Linda Lee Marshman was born in South Bend. She was the treasured daughter of Richard and Betty Fiscus Marshman. Growing up she shared her …read more.

Ruth Alice (Palm) Linderman, 91, Rochester, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 6:49 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Rochester. She was born on Aug. 31, 1928, in Knox, to Elmer H. and Cora M. (Colby) Palm. She grew up in Starke County and attended Knox High School. She …read more.

Linda L. Burkett, 73, Rochester passed away at her home at 5:47 p.m. on May 11, 2020. Arrangements are pending in the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ida M. Dotson, 83, of Akron, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Ida was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Floyd County, Ky. to Richard “Dick” and Ellen (Brown) Robinson. She was united in marriage to Andrew Dotson on December 24, 1974 in Floyd Co, Kentucky, who preceded …read more.

Ida M. Dotson, 83, Akron, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Maryann Berkshire, 87, Royal Center, passed away at 10:22 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2020, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. She loved reading her Bible, fishing, family vacations, Pioneer football, storytelling and watching the Golden Girls. Most of all, regardless of how you became family, once you were family, she loved you with all her …read more.

Doris A. Huffman, 75, of rural Macy, passed at 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2020, at her residence after being in failing health for a short time. Doris was born on May 13, 1944, in Terre Haute, to Homer F. and Esther L. (Ross) Monroe. She was married to Francis Freese for ten years. She …read more.

Earl Gene Ward, Jr., 49, Rochester and formerly of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2020, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital Arrangements are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Ron Gagnon, 82, Akron, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Fulton County on Sept. 5, 1937, to Arthur and Violet (Hamilton) Gagnon. Gagnon had lived in Mentone, and the Beaver Dam area, but most of his life in the Akron community. He graduated from Burket High …read more.

Ronald L. Gagnon, 82, Akron, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 5:20 p.m. at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at this time.

  Evelyn Leora Kerr Seese, 94, passed away at 11:30PM at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, on April 29, 2020. On Feb. 1, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., Evelyn Leora Kerr was born. She was a treasured daughter of the late Robert and Isabel (Stifle) Kerr. (Evelyn was the oldest of six children.) She graduated Leiters Ford …read more.

Evelyn Seese, 94, Leiter’s Ford, passed away at 11:30 p.m., on April 29, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Brandon M. “Bopper” Edington, 41, Argos, passed away at 9:33 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1979, in Rochester, the son of Carl R. and Sharon (Miller) Edington. He had worked in the recreational vehicle industry for Gulfstream for many years. In his spare time he loved …read more.

Terry Allen Amor, 73, of Rochester, formerly of Koontz Lake, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. He was born on March 21, 1947, in La Porte, to John and Shirley M. (Filmore) Amor. He grew up in Starke County and attended Oregon Davis High …read more.

Roger W. Vigar 67, Rochester, passed away at 10:49 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Nov. 11, 1952, in Rochester, the son of Orville C. and Regina (Burns) Vigar. On Sept. 7, 1974, in Rochester, he married Deb Wynn and she survives. Mr. Vigar had been a life …read more.

Nancy K. Dittfield, 65, Macy, passed away at 3:58 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. She was born on July 13, 1954, in Winamac, the daughter of Kenneth Ward and Marilyn Annette (Harper) Conrad. On July 26, 1976, in Rochester, she married Carl Dittfield. He preceded her in death on Oct. …read more.

Mrs. Beverly Lavon Keene, 92, Rochester, passed away at 3:25 p.m., on Staurday, April 25, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. In LaPorte, on Feb. 4, 1928, Beverly was born. She was a treasured daughter of Charles G. and Valda Lavon Honald Dickson. Beverly and Albert L. Swanson were married on July 19, 1945, …read more.

Mr. Raymond D. Engle, 96, of Kewanna, was surrounded by his loving family members at his daughter’s home when he passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 24, 2020. On Christmas Day, 1923, Raymond Dean Engle was born to Arthur and Mable McCartney Engle in Converse. He was 1942 graduate of Kewanna High School. …read more.

Beverly Lavone Keene, 92, Rochester, passed away on April 25, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr.  Raymond Engle, 96, Kewanna was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:58 a.m., April 24, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Clarence Edward West, 82, rural Denver, died at 1:03 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1937, at his grandparent’s home in Jonesboro, Indiana to Clarence “Willard” and Esther Mae (Bragg) West. Clarence was a 1955 graduate of Noble High School. He married Nancy Lee Marshall at the Center …read more.

Patricia I. Lytle, 82, Rochester, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Feb. 14, 1938, Patricia Irene Henry was born in Winamac. She was a treasured daughter of Harry and Wilma Irene Kersey Henry. Growing up Pat shared her childhood with two sisters Peggy and Sandy and a …read more.

Patricia Lytle, 82, Rochester passed away at 10:25 p.m., at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Russell Dean “Russ” Carr, 95, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:36 p.m., on April 18, 2020, at Wynnfield Crossing. On Aug. 19, 1924, Russell D. Carr was born in Rochester to Harley and Clara Grey Carr. Russ was the youngest of six, joining four brothers Weldon, Byron, Robert, Howard …read more.

Paige Cumberland-Levitz, 57, of Elkhart passed at 9:50 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart, Indiana. Paige was born on May 25, 1962, in Rochester, to Walter Delmar and Carol (McKee) Cumberland. She was a 1980 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. She then attended Ivy Tech of Kokomo. …read more.

Russell Carr, 95, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:36 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett, 57, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her residence in California. This followed a five year valiant battle with cancer. On July 7, 1962, Caswell-Govett was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Jimmy and Patricia A. …read more.

Clinton Sanders, Jr., 55, Monterey, passed away at 10:30 p.m. April 11, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. The son of Clinton, Sr. and Elvira (Carnegie) Sanders, he was born on Oct. 20, 1964, in Gary. He graduated from Culver Junior/Senior High School as part of the class of 1984. On July 22, 1987, …read more.

Kathy Lynn Furnivall 60, Rochester, passed away at 5:51 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1959 in Rochester, the daughter of Gilbert E. and Betty L. (Wentzel) Weller. On July 23, 1977, at the Rochester Church of God, she married the love …read more.

Gilbert Leroy “Gibby” Stepp, 76, Star City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 16, 1943, in Lafayette, to the late Roy G. and Martha Blessing Stepp. He was a 1962 graduate of Star City High School. On Jan. 4, 1963, …read more.

Kenneth L. Kesler, 73, Rochester, passed away at 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was a lifetime resident of Rochester, born to Nenian E. and Esther B. (Miller) Kesler on June 15, 1946. Mr. Kesler had been Fulton County Animal Control Officer for many years before retiring. He …read more.

Olivia Dorothy Kleine, 95, departed this life at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On April 15, 1924, in Maple Leaf, S.D., Olivia D. Ruede was born. She was a treasured daughter of Gottlieb and Dora Klaudt Ruede. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and two brothers. …read more.

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, Fulton passed away at 4:51 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. On June 22, 1973, Vince was born in Park Ridge, Ill. to Joseph and Eleanor Loffredi Cavallaro. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Victoria. In 1991 Vince graduated from Main East High School …read more.

Ricardo “Richie” Montalvo, 79, Rochester, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020, peacefully at home with family by his side after a declining health issue. He was born on Nov. 2, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Salvador and Guadalupe (Rangel) Montalvo. Richie had many jobs in his lifetime. He was …read more.

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, of Fulton, passed away  at 4:51 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Olivia D. Kleine, 95, Rochester, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Denise L. “Sis” Buck, 65, Fulton, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Monday April 6, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born on May 6, 1954, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James F. and Rosella (Sachs) House. She was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Eagles Lodge, past madam …read more.

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, Fulton, passed away  at 4:51 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Betty McGowen, 94, Rochester, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, Indiana. She was born on Feb. 13, 1926, in Kosciusko County, the daughter of Elvan E. and Marie O. (Sutherlin) Snyder. On May 18, 1952, in South Bend, she married Merle McGowen of Talma. He preceded her …read more.

Ned Bemenderfer, born March 17, 1930, in Rochester, peacefully went to his eternal rest from his home in South Bend, on April 03, 2020. Ned was the son of Estel and Glennie Marie Hartman Bemenderfer. He is survived by Mildred M. (“Millie”) Bemenderfer, his loving wife of 70 years. He is also survived by his …read more.

Bertha Green, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:35 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her residence. On Nov. 14, 1936, Bertha was born in DeMotte. She was a treasured daughter of  Theodore and Florence Swearinga Klemp. A homemaker, Bertha cherished time spent with her family. Bertha …read more.

Harold D. Honeycutt, 51, rural Rochester, passed at 6:59 a.m. April 3, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne as a result of a motorcycle accident in Fulton County. He was born on Feb. 15, 1969, in Pikeville, Ky., to the late Orville and Virginia P. (Reed) Honeycutt. He married on Jan. 13, 1995, in Rochester, to …read more.

Bertha Green, 83, of Rochester passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Sally Elizabeth Lewis, 76, Rochester formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Born on April 28, 1943, in Nyack, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Dodge) Smith. Sally was a retired Home Healthcare Aid. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry …read more.

Thomas M. Sroufe, 86, Macy, passed away at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday,  April 1, 2020, at his residence. He was born in the home of his parents, Russel and Georgianna (Jones) Sroufe, on Aug. 29, 1933, near Macy. Tom spent his childhood with two younger siblings: Beth and Mark.  In 1951, Tom graduated from Macy High …read more.

Mrs. Betty Lou Holloway, 82, of Kewanna, passed away at 8:25 a.m, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Catherine Kasper Nursing Center of Donaldson. On Sept. 2, 1937, Betty Lou Lewis was born in Fulton County to Raymond and Lucille Nicodemus Lewis. Growing up near Akron, she shared her childhood with a sister Frances and a …read more.

John J. Kotzmacher, 70, Rochester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday March, 28, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in South Bend, the son of Frank and Viola (Gerlach) Kotzmacher. Mr. Kotzmacher had worked for the South Bend Tribune in distribution for many …read more.

Richard A. Clark, 61, Rochester, passed away at 5:37 P.M. Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Junior Earl and Mary Louise (Smith) Clark. Mr. Clark had been self –employed. He enjoyed music, especially listening to 1970’s music, The Sweet, Huey Lewis and …read more.

Richard A. Clark, 61, Rochester, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Junior Earl and Mary Louise (Smith) Clark. Mr. Clark had been self-employed. He enjoyed music, especially listening to 1970s music The Sweet, Huey Lewis and the …read more.