Carol Sue Lahman, 77, Rochester, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. On Feb. 15, 1939, Carol was born at home in Leiters Ford to C.E.  Mike and Bernice Kline Hartz. As one of three children she shared her childhood with two brothers, Jerry and Mike. She proudly graduated with …read more.

Frank Joseph Vojtasek Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Frank was born on May 12, 1926, in Glenn Flora, Wisc. He was the son of Joseph and Katherine (Novak) Vojtasek, and during his childhood, the family moved to Ladysmith, Wisc. On Sept. 9, 1948, Frank married Theresa Charais at Our Lady of Sorrows …read more.

Bonnie S. Wagoner, 78, Akron, passed at 5:21 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Dec. 21, 1938 in Kosciusko County to Edgar and Pauline (Wideman) Cochran. She married in Claypool to Jimmie B. Wagoner, he survives. In earlier years, she worked for Frank and Jerry’s Grocery, Mentone for many …read more.

David M. Pursifull, 75, rural Rochester, passed at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. He was born on Feb. 12, 1941 in Huntington County to Cedric and Velta (Redman) Pursifull. He married on April 30, 1983 in Tallmadge, Mich. to Wilma N. Bosscher, she survives. He was a farmer and …read more.

Jacquelynn Wiersema, 61, Rochester, formerly of Silvis, Ill. passed away Jan. 16, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital Rochester. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday with a rosary at 4 p.m. at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Memorials …read more.

Cathy Lowe, 69, Rochester, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Cathy was born Dec. 16, 1947 to Robert “Bob-Spud”  Tharp, and Deloris ” Dee-Mammaw” Tharp. A lifetime resident of Fulton County, she was a true cowgirl in her day and a proud farmer’s daughter. Cathy was passionate about the family’s livestock business, horses, and she loved rodeo.  …read more.

Deborah L. Lebo, 58, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On Oct. 13, 1958, Deborah Romine was born in Muncie. She was the treasured daughter of  Robert and Shirley Mills Romine.  Growing up she …read more.

Johnnie Lee Shaw, 50, Rochester, died at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 16, 2017 at his residence in Rochester where he had been in declining health the past couple of months. He was born on June 21, 1966 in Rensselaer to Delos J. Shaw and Donna C. (Brown) Shaw. He has lived in the Rochester Community for the …read more.

Betty Louise Yarian Bucher Shireman Scott, 88, formerly of Akron, passed at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Feb. 18, 1928 in Howard County to John H. and Uneta (Marshall) Yarian. She first married on Feb. 8, 1947 to Daniel M. Bucher, who preceded …read more.

Cathy Lowe,69, Rochester, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

John Wesley James Hopkins, 70, Akron, died at 11:43 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1946 in Rensselaer to John E. and Era Louise (Rhodehamel) Hopkins. He had lived in Akron for the past four years coming here from Burbank, Calif. and Reno, Nev. John graduated in 1964 from Rensselaer …read more.

Betty L. Bucher Shireman Scott, 88, formerly of Akron, passed at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Gene Cannedy, 79, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 11, 2017. Born in Carterville, Ill. Dec. 26, 1937, Earl Eugene Cannedy was the treasured son of Lester and Nellie Cannedy.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Vicki and …read more.

Edward J. Minarik, 94, North Liberty, died at 9:45 a.m. Jan. 7, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had been in declining health for the past couple of months. He was born Oct. 1, 1922 in San Pierre to Frank J. Minarik and Stephanie (Kajer) Minarik. He has lived in …read more.

Kathleen June Landis, 78, formerly of Akron, passed at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor of Plymouth, where she resided. She was born on June 1, 1938 in Akron, to George and Alice (Linebrink) Swope. She was married to Richard Dittman, Arden Miller, and Lewis Landis, who all preceded her in death. …read more.

Edward J. Minank, 94 of Rochester, Ind. died on Jan. 7, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Janet M. King, 72, Rochester, Ind., passed away at 4:48 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on June 12, 1944 in Rochester, Ind., the daughter of William W. and Evelyn (Johnson) King. She had worked for many years at First National Bank, now Wells Fargo, in Rochester …read more.

Gene A. Seidner, 87, Rochester, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1929 in Ora, the son of Raymond Guy and Edith Elizabeth (Burkett) Seidner. Gene was an United States Army veteran having served in the Korean War. On May 23, 1953 at the First …read more.

Agnes Eileen Eckelbarger, 82, Rochester, passed away at 5:20 a.m., Dec. 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born Nov. 20, 1934 in Brownsburg, the daughter of Winnie W. and Margaret Agnes (Thompson) Friedrich. In 1976, she married David Eckelbarger and he preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 2016. Agnes Eckelbarger had been a homemaker …read more.

Annabelle L. Hart, 90, Rochester, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Dec. 9, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of William and Miriam Swan. On Aug. 27, 1947 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she married Gene E. Hart and he survives. Annabelle Hart had …read more.

Fulton County’s oldest living native American, Mrs. Edna P. Carpenter, 104 years 1 month 23 days, departed this life at 7:31 a.m. Jan. 1, 2017, at the home of her daughter. Born Nov. 9, 1912 in Newton County, Edna Pearl Howell was the cherished daughter of Adolphus and Eva Hildreth Howell. Growing up she shared her childhood …read more.

  Teresa L. Honeycutt, 61, of rural Akron passed at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at her residence after being in failing health for six months. She was born  Sept. 25, 1955 in Paintsville, KY to Willis Roby and Ellen Arlene (Murry) Fairchild. She was married on Sept. 23, 1972 in Paintsville, KY to …read more.

Mihai Mateescu, 78, Rochester, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 12, 1938 in Romania, the son of Matei and Maria (Drijan) Mateescu. Mr. Mateescu was born and raised in Romania before coming to America as a young adult, settling in New York. He later worked …read more.

Nancy E. Luckenbill, 78, Rochester, passed away at 11:02 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on May 13, 1938 in Marshall County, the daughter of Joseph A. and Kathryn (Hogue) Sissel. Nancy retired from Wilson Foods Corporation in Logansport after twenty years of service. After retirement, she owned and operated her …read more.

Shelby J. Smoker Wogoman, 75, Warsaw, passed at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday Dec. 27, 2016, at the Meadows Care Center of Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 28, 1941 in Rochester to Ernest and Francis (Shriver) Smoker. She had been a dietitian for Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was a 1959 Graduate of Akron High School. …read more.

Mary Irene Rager, 97, formerly of rural Akron, passed Sunday, Dec. 25, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Billie Jo Hively, 81, Akron, passed at 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on May 2, 1935 in Akron to Sherman and Mary Josephine (Slaybaugh) Hively. He owned BJ’s Clothing of Akron, Ind. and was a foreman for Chamberlain Products. He had also worked for …read more.

Marilyn Ann Saner, 81, Akron, passed at 5:20 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at her residence. She was born on Jan. 13, 1935 in Kosciusko County to Henry I. and Thelma L. (McFarland) Lockridge. She was married on June 13, 1952 in Claypool to Roy Lee Saner, who preceded on March 21, 2008. She worked …read more.

Tan Huan Phoun, 92, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at his home. Tan was born in Cantone, China on May 9, 1924.  He was the treasured son of Yuen and Kim Fong Phoun. On Feb. 29, 1944, Tan Huan and Inh Lay were …read more.

Dorothy Lavon Jackson, 98, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Oct. 16, 1918, Dorothy was born in Marshall County. She was  the cherished daughter of Jonas and Cora Dudgeon Stockberger. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers Norman and Gorman. In Logansport, on Dec. …read more.

Maxie Earline Sled Smith, 81, Macy passed away at 3:40 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Nov. 19, 1935, Maxie was born in Crossett, Ark. to John Wesley and Eva Gene Rowell Sled. On Oct. 25, 1957, Maxie and Jehu “Smitty” Smith were married. As best friends, they shared 59 …read more.

Bernard G. “Shorty” Cooley, 79, Rochester, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice House of Fort Wayne. On March 24, 1937, in Lansing, Mich. Bernard Gene Cooley was born. He was the treasured son of William and Esther Irene Reed Cooley. When Bernie turned 10 years old his …read more.

John Werner, 70, Rochester passed away at his home Dec. 16, 2016. On April 17, 1946 in North Judson, John was born. He was the treasured son of Earl and Lorraine Werner. Growing up he shared his childhood with six brothers and three sisters. As a youngster he developed a strong work ethic helping his …read more.

Junior H. Montgomery 93, Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 15, 1923 in Star City, the son of Everett and Lena P. (Kimble) Montgomery. He graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1943. He served with the United States Marine Corps …read more.

Melva “Sis” Mathias, 78, North Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. She was born Aug. 19, 1938 in Rochester, the daughter of Herman and Edith (Lowe) Alber. She married James D. Mathias Sr. Sept. 21, 1956 in …read more.

Former Macy resident, Maxie Smith, 81, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Dec. 14, 2016, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tan Phoun, 92, Rochester, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec, 13, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Douglas Lynn Riddle, 61, Akron, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. On April 26, 1955, Doug was the firstborn to Charles Lee and Lola F. Pierce Riddle. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Denise and two brothers Ron and Duane.  With great pride Doug graduated from Rochester High School in 1973. During …read more.

Bernie G. “Shorty” Cooley, 79, Rochester passed away at 3:50 a.m. Dec. 14, 2016, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Rose Marie Spangler Townsend, 46, Kewanna passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Franciscan Health Care Hospital in Indianapolis. This followed a valiant four year battle with leukemia. Born on Aug. 22, 1970, in Rochester, Rosi was the treasured daughter of William and Dollie Steffey Spangler. Growing up she shared her childhood with a …read more.

Roy Wolford, 83, Tiosa, passed away on December 11, 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend. On Sept. 6, 1933, in Tiosa, Roy was born. His proud parents were George Leroy and Maryanna Charlotte Brierley Wolford. Growing up he shared his childhood with five sisters: Elsie , Dorothy Faye, Mae and Liale. With great wildcat pride …read more.

Carl Whitworth Jr., 79, of Akron, Indiana and formerly of Merrillville, Ind. passed at 12:25 a.m., Saturday, Dec.10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1937 in Clinton, Indiana to Carl and Bertha (Faitak) Whitworth. He married on March 16, 1958 in Clinton, Indiana to Jean Ann Moore, who preceded on Nov. …read more.

Betty Jane Strong, 96, of Rochester passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at her residence. On Sept. 27, 1920, Betty was born in Leiters Ford to Harley and Clara Elizabeth Bitterling Guise. Betty married Clair Eugene Strong on April 20, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi. They shared 62 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Roy Wolford, 83, of Rochester passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Center for Hospice of South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Rose Townsend, 46, Rochester passed away at 4:51 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at St. Frances Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Virgil Sutton, 85, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Oct. 29, 1931, Virgil was born in Elmer, Missouri.  He was a treasured son of Rev. Elmer E. and Rosa Fennewald Sutton.  Growing up he …read more.

Betty J. Strong, 96, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Bryan Lee Everett, 53, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, following a long battle with cancer. His journey began July 8, 1963, in London, England, where his dad was stationed. He met the love of his life while in high school in 1980, and married Jill Muensterman Sept. 24, 1988, after receiving his degree …read more.

Mary E. Brunn 84, Rochester, passed away at 7:24 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. She was born July 26, 1932 in Wabash, the daughter of Keith and Esther O. (McCloud) Kiefaber. On Jan. 1, 1953 in Wabash, she married her childhood sweetheart, Donald E. Brunn. He preceded her in death Nov. …read more.

Lois M. Felder Wilson, 96, Rochester, formerly Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 3:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Wynnfield Crossing in Rochester. Born Sept. 2, 1920 in Kewanna, she was the daughter of the late Clifford E. and Ruby Mae (Troutman) Felder. Lois was a 1938 Lowell High School graduate and a 1942 graduate …read more.

Lois M. Wilson, 96, Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 3:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at Wynnfield Crossing in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Norma Guzmán, 47, Akron, passed at 5:54 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

David Stanley Wolfe, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:08 p.m. at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester Nov. 19, 2016. David was born Nov. 10, 1930 in Kosciusko County to Galen B. and Flossie Faye (Ulrey) Wolfe. On May 22, 1954 David married Laura Belle Aughinbaugh. In 1992 David retired from the State Highway Department after 15 years …read more.

David W. Biltz, 51, of Rochester, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at his residence. On June 24, 1965, David was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Terry and Amanda Helen Cave Biltz.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Richard and Anthony. David graduated with the …read more.

David W. Biltz, 51, of Rochester, died at 11:53 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at his residence. On June 24, 1965, David was born in Rochester to Terry and Amanda Helen Cave Biltz.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Richard and Anthony. David graduated with the Class of 1983 from Rochester High School. David …read more.

David W. Biltz, 51, Rochester, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Wayne E. Roe, 91, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On May 20, 1925 Wayne Edward Roe was born in Jonesboro. He was the treasured son of Oral Everett and Nellie Stone Roe. Growing up he shared …read more.

Patricia A. Studebaker, 81, formerly of Akron, passed at 6:55 a.m., Friday, Nov 11, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Indiana. She was born on Feb. 27, 1935 in Peru, Ind. to Lawrence and Eva (Kasey) Miller. She was a meat cutter at several area grocery locations. She was a Peru High School graduate. She …read more.

Former Leiters Ford resident, Alpha Rose Cissna, 75, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed  at 10:53 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Logansport. On July 24, 1941, Alpha was born. She was the cherished daughter of Fred D. and Rose Zora  Jones. Growing up as one of seven children …read more.

Edgar Grandville Wilcox, 94, Rochester, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Jan. 1, 1922, Edgar was born in Tyner to Edward Bruce and Viola May Cudney Wilcox. As a young man Edgar served as a rifleman with the US Army during WWII. He was honored …read more.

Eva B. Green, 89, Rochester, went home to be with Jesus at 1:07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was preceded by her husband Calvin and treasured son, John, as well as other family members. On July 13, 1927, Eva Bernice Mathews was born in Rochester. She was the cherished daughter of …read more.

Former Macy resident, Kathryn  M.  Jones, 96, now of Rochester, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Born Sept. 6, 1920 in Logansport, Kathryn M. Mang was the cherished daughter of Lee and Pearl York Mang. Left to cherish Kathryn’s memory are two daughters: Lana Kuhn and husband Larry, Denver; Jane Sprague and …read more.

Edgar Wilcox, 94, Rochester passed away at 10:26 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

David B. Eckelbarger, 86, Rochester, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born Oct. 26, 1930 in Miami County, the son of Clarence and Mary (Miller) Eckelbarger. David served with the United States Army during the Korean War as Corporal earning three Bronze Stars …read more.

Kathryn Jones, 96, Rochester, died at 10:35 a.m. Nov. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke, in Wabash. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Joseph A. Kimmel, 40, rural Akron, passed at 8:14 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 after an accident involving a train in Mentone. He was born Aug. 31, 1976 in Franklin County, Penn. to David and Lois (Long) Kimmel. He married Crystal Hackworth, Nov. 10, 2007 in Miami County; she survives. He worked for Kountry Wood …read more.

Charlene Hisey, 77, Macy, passed away at 09:31 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital of Inverness, Fla. Charlene and Charles W. Hisey were married on September 21, 1957. Charlene will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Charles; two daughters: Sandra Weaver and husband Barry of Inverness, Fla.; and Cindy Hisey of Rochester; …read more.

Sandra Lee Scott, 77, Largo, Fla., formerly of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at the Largo Medical Center. On Nov. 14, 1938 Sandra was born in Indianapolis to Russell C. and Alice Hanna Askin Rhodes. Sandy graduated from Southport High School in 1956. Sandy and Clyde J. “Scotty” Scott were married on June …read more.

Sandra L. Scott, 77, formerly of Rochester, passed Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Largo Medical Center of Largo, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Billy M. Griese, 66, of Rochester, passed away at 3:30 AM, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his daughter’s’ residence. On January 3, 1950, Billy was born in Elwood to William and Isabell Brown Griese. He was one of 16 children. Billy and Dora Blevins married and shared many life adventures. She preceded him in death. …read more.

Jehu Smith, 78, Macy, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Jan. 10, 1938, Jehu was born in Hamburg, Ark. to Virgil and Ludie Thornhill Smith. Jehu and Maxie Earline Sled Smith were married on Oct. 25, 1957. They shared 59 years of life’s adventures. Jehu is …read more.

Berta Bowers, 89, Rochester, passed away at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. A New Year’s baby, Berta was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Munich, Maistrasse, Germany to Kreszenz and Johann Ortner Vogl. Fraulein Berta Vogl and Mr. George F. Bowers were married in Fursten Feldbruck, Germany on June 30, …read more.

Esther R. Walsh, 88, Rochester, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at her residence. She was born Jan. 3, 1928 in Tiosa, the daughter of Oswald O. and Mabel R. (Shelley) Palmer. On May 28, 1949 in Rochester, she married Arthur Dale Walsh. He preceded her in death Nov. 10, 1993. Esther Walsh …read more.

Berta Bowers, 89, Rochester, passed away at Life Care Center of Rochester, Sunday Oct. 23, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Loren A. Wilson, 77, Tippecanoe, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born Dec. 28, 1938 in Rochester, the son of Tillman and Mary Frances (Sturken) Wilson. He served with the United States Army from 1962-1964 where he became an expert sharpshooter. On July 1, 1977 in Rochester, he …read more.

Vicki Sue Dills, 57, Akron, Indiana, died at 7:18 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Oct. 14, 2016. She was born in Richmond, Aug. 24, 1959 to Larry and Edith (Meyers) Kulhman. She lived in Akron for the past 13 years moving here from Franklin, N.C. She graduated from New Madison High School in 1978. …read more.

Cinda Lou Kelley, 52, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she departed this life at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at her home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On May 11, 1964, Cinda was born in Fulton to Merle and Vivian Olinger Kelley. Growing up she shared her childhood with …read more.

Former Rochester resident, LaMar F. Johnson, 82, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away  at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. This followed an brief and extreme bout with cancer. On May 5, 1934, Lamar was born in Fulton County. He was the treasured son of Amos M. and …read more.

Jenny L. Layne, 58, Akron, passed away at Lutheran Hospital, of Fort Wayne Oct. 14, 2016. At Woodlawn Hospital, Jan. 19, 1958, Jenny L. Nicodemus was born. She was the cherished daughter of Ralph and Betty Smith Nicodemus. With great pride, Jenny graduated with the class of 1977 at Rochester High School. Annually Jenny planted …read more.

Rodger L. Sherk, 73, Rochester, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Nov. 7, 1942 in Plymouth, the son of George and Beulah (Beyler) Sherk. On June 23, 1963 in Teegarden, he married Bonnie Cowen and she survives. Mr. Sherk had worked on various farms …read more.

Floyd “Ed” Mollencupp Sr., 90, Lake Bruce, passed away peacefully at 7:23 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at his residence. Born Jan. 7, 1926 in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Charles and Ada Mollencupp (Cook). Ed was a 1944 graduate of Kewanna High School. He was a U.S.  Army  veteran serving …read more.

Phyllis Jean Howard, 79, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, fighting a battle with cancer. On Sept. 26, 1937, in Akron, Phyllis Jean Swanson was born. She was the cherished daughter of Carl and Helen Woolley Swanson. Growing up she shared her …read more.

Dee Dee Evans, 72, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:20 p.m.,Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at her residence. In Evansville, Dorina Anne Ploch was born on July 17, 1944. She was the cherished daughter of Herbert and Ivita Reynolds Ploch. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister and two brothers. …read more.

Dorina “Dee Dee” Evans, 72, Rochester passed away at 3:20 p.m., Tuesday, Oct.4, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Phyllis J. Swanson Howard, 79, Rochester passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Joel R. Mathias, 54, of Akron, Ind. and formerly of South Bend, Ind. passed at 4:25 pm, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Ft. Wayne, Ind. He was born on Jan. 8, 1962 in Rochester, Indiana to Keith and Ruth (Elson) Mathias. He worked for Hooks Home Healthcare of South Bend, …read more.

Anthony Wayne Ousley, 50, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1966, in Rochester, the son of Warren and Nancy (Norman) Ousley, Jr. Tony had worked for various businesses in Rochester, including producing seawalls at the lake and had also worked at Dragon Industries. …read more.

GeNelle Ruth Smoker, 75, Rochester, passed away at 7:14 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her residence. On Dec. 25, 1940, GeNelle  was born in Kewanna to Arnold L. and Ione Reed Zellers. GeNelle and Ernest A. Smoker were married in Kewanna Dec. 17, 1959. GeNelle is lovingly remembered by her husband, Ernie; a daughter, Edwina …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Jack Edward Conaway, 70, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at Emory Hospital Systems, Atlanta, Ga. On June 12, 1946, Jack was born in Michigan City. He was the treasured son of Joseph E. and Dorothy P. Butts Conaway. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters JoEllen and Tami. …read more.

Ardith L. Adams, 78 , Rochester, passed away at 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Center For Hospice Care of South Bend. On June 28, 1938, Ardith was born in Muskegon, Mich. to Fay J. and Mildred Elizabeth Grossenbacher Bathrick. Ardith and William A. “Bill” Adams were married on May 12, 1957 in Rochester. Ardith is lovingly …read more.

GeNelle R. Smoker, 75, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Sept. 29, 2016 at her home.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ardith L. Adams, 78, Rochester, passed away at 12:17 p.m. Sept. 28, 2016 at the Center for Hospice Care.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home,  Rochester.

Jack Edward Conaway, 70, formerly of Rochester, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at Emory Hospital Systems of Atlanta, Ga. On June 12, 1946, Jack was born in Michigan City to Joseph E. and Dorothy P. Butts Conaway. Jack and Patricia C. Severns were married but divorced. Their union produced a son, Joel. Later Jack …read more.

Troy A. Conley, 48, Akron, passed at 4:40 a.m., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Sept. 5, 1968 in Rochester, to Wade and Maxine (Jackson) Conley. He was married on March 25, 1999 to Jane A. Kruger, she survives. Troy was a Master Tool and Die Maker for Lou Industries …read more.

Troy A. Conley, 48, Akron, passed at 4:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at his residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Gloria E. Knox, 79, Rochester, went to her eternal home at 12:33 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1937, in Kewanna, the daughter of Ola Eaton and Maude Irene (Cox) Alspach. Gloria received her associate degree in business from Ivy Tech and had worked for various retail …read more.

Martha L. Murray, 90, of Rochester passed away at 11:17 a.m., Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. On May 23, 1926, Martha was born in Glen Ellyn, IL to William Gladstone and Dollie Ruth Hicken Wheatley. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters and two brothers. Martha and Arnold …read more.

Martha L. Murray, 90, Rochester, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

James A. “Jimmy” Shearer, 46, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his residence. Born on April 29, 1970, in East Chicago, he was the son of James M. and Linda (Poskus) Shearer. Jimmy was a former member of the Laborers Union Local 41 in Hammond and he also was formerly employed at …read more.

Donald Dale Coplen, 83, North Manchester, died at 9:34 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at the Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. He was born Oct. 16, 1932 in Miami County to Lee Von and Cora L. (Zimmerman) Coplen. He grew up on a dairy farm and tried his hand at it for a little while …read more.