Charles “Charlie” W. Fruitt, 61, of Rochester, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at his residence. On Oct. 4, 1954, Charles was born in Summitville. Charlie and Paula K. Gunnels Fruitt were married on July 24, 1992 at Riverview Community Church. They shared nearly 24 years of life’s blessings. As an independent contractor and a professional …read more.

Quinton Barger, 59, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Wilma Frances Sorrell, 81, of rural Roann, died at 7:25 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Roann. She was born January 9, 1935 in Owensville, Ky. to Alfred and Della (Jefferson) Little.

Charles Steven Herkless, 66, Rochester, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Friday April 22, 2016 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Harold W. Reffitt 58, Macy, passed away at 4:20 p.m. April 21, 2016, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis.

Mrs. Ada Jean Fugate, 62, Rochester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. On Nov. 7, 1953, Ada was born in Starke County to Clyde and Bertha Jean Branham Cook. Ada and Frank Fugate were married on Sept. 16, 1972, in Knox. They shared 43 …read more.

Stephen W. Bruner 63, Akron, passed away at 4 a.m. April 12, 2016 in his home.

Wheeler Conley 81, Rochester, passed away at 6:29 a.m. Monday April 18, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rocheste

Ada Fugate, 62, passed away at 12:40 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence.

Gerald ” Jerry” Klopp, 82, of Rochester, passed away at IU Health Arnett, in Lafayette on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Valentine F. “Junior” Reinhold, Jr., 91, a lifelong resident of the Monterey area, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

John W. Haworth 68, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2016, at his home. John was a lifelong Rochester resident. He was born on Sept. 8, 1947, in Rochester, the son of Max and Martha (Dreher) Haworth, the youngest brother of four siblings. John graduated from Rochester High School in 1966. …read more.

Karen S. Ellenwood, 66, Akron, passed at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Center for Hospice Care of South Bend. She was born on March 10, 1950, in Louisville, Ky., to George and Lillian (Parks) Welch. She was married on Jan. 17, 1970, in Louisville, Ky. to Gary B. Ellenwood, he survives. She …read more.

Carl “Carly” Richard, 55, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Bret Lee Hake, 49, Rochester, passed away at 8:43 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on June 22, 1966. He was the son of Kenneth W. and Talitha Ann (Price) Hake. Bret had worked for Culligan Water and repaired computers. In his free time he enjoyed video …read more.

Carl “Carly” Richard, 55, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Charles Lee  Riddle, 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Sunday, April 10, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jerry L. Sisinger, 77 of McCordsville, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his residence.

Raymond B. Krick, 78, Rochester, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Monday April 4, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Richard L. Peterson, 76, of rural Rochester, passed at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1939, in Fulton County, to Harley and Bertha (Beard) Wynn and was adopted at an early age by Joe and Mary Isabelle (Drudge) Peterson. He was married on April 8, 1962, …read more.

Lee Morgan Redinger, 63, of Argos passed away at 11:05 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Glenn R. Williams 93, Rochester, passed away at 12:03 a.m. Friday April 1, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 8, 1922, in Cass County, the son of Wilbur and Mildred (Kistler) Williams. He served with the United States Army Air Corp during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple …read more.

Lillian “Lil” Zook Burkholder, age 60, of Rochester, died at 1:55 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, from complications of heart surgery. She was born March 3, 1956, in Lancaster, Pa. to Amos Jr. and Linda (Yoder) Zook. On Feb. 25, 1978, she married Gary Burkholder in Lancaster, Pa. Mrs. Burkholder …read more.

Former Rochester resident ,Mr. Jeffrey L. Newlin, passed away after a brief illiness, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in his Schererville home.

Rodney C. Lewis, 46, Rochester, died at 7:05 p.m. March 28, 2016, at Indiana University Health Hospital, Indianapolis. He had been ailing in health for some time. He was born on March 9, 1970, in West Lafayette, to Fern T. and Bonnie Jean (Brohart) Lewis. Rodney has lived in Rochester all of his life. Rodney …read more.

Rodney C. Lewis, age 46, Rochester, died at 7:05 p.m. on March 28, 2016 at Indiana University Health Hospital, Indianapolis.

Rev. Teresa V. Lewis, 66, of rural Macy, Indiana and formerly of Colorado Springs, Colo. passed at 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Peru.

GeNelle E. Hoffman, 95, formerly of Akron, passed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Akron, to Emmet and Hazel (Merley) Taylor. She married on July 3, 1938, in Akron, to Earl Hoffman who preceded on July 1, 2012. She …read more.

GeNelle E. Hoffman, 96, formerly of Akron, Indiana passed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, Akron, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 19, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Bill and Lucille (Clevenger) Derryberry. He married on March 17, 2000, in Rochester, Indiana to Reba D. Honkomp, she survives. Dennis was a supervisor for Lau Industries of …read more.

Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, of Akron, passed Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence.

Mr. Aubrey M. Jones, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:17 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Dec. 22, 1928, Aubrey was born in Shelby County, Ill. to Harry and Vangie Ripley Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and three brothers. Aubrey and Mary Ann Virden were married on …read more.

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Norma Jean Burns, 88, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord at 3:25 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Aubrey Jones, 87, of Rochester passed away at 2:17 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital.

Norma Jean Burns, 88, of Akron, Indiana passed at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind: a sister: Annaleigh Rae; a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester; Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron; Cory …read more.

Fred Zellers, 92, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home on March 20, 2016.

Florence J. Baldwin, 85, Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 3:05 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1930, in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Young) Stepp. Nov. 29, 1947, she married Richard C. Baldwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 17, …read more.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind a sister, Annaleigh Rae; and a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester, Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron, …read more.

Josefina M. Rudd, 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2016, at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1944, in Ormoc City, Philippines, the daughter of Eulialio and Espectacion (Malinao) Espinosa. On April 16, 1970, in the Philippines, she married Larry D. Rudd and he survives. Josefina retired from R.R. …read more.

Mr. Robert L. Holloway Sr., 89, Rochester, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. On Jan. 29, 1927, Robert was born in Rochester to Lee Roy and Lillie May Mikesell Holloway. As one of 12 children, he shared his childhood with eight sisters and three …read more.

Josefina M. Rudd, 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m., March 15, 2016, at her residence.

Dianne (Bernero) Buckmiller, 73, Rochester, died at 11:45 p.m. March 14, 2016, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Rochester. She had been in declining health for the past several years. Dianne was born on March 4, 1943, in Scottsville, Ky. to Frank Bernero and Jewell (Lewis) Bernero. She lived most of her life in the Marshall …read more.

Bailey Jean Shafer, 22 day old infant daughter of Christopher R. Shafer and Loretta L. (Gross) Shafer of Rochester, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Robert l. Holloway, 89, passed away at 3:40 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence.

Dianne Buckmiller, 73 died on March 14, 2016 at 11:45 p.m. at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Rochester.

Earl Deaton 77, of Macy passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

Little Mister Corbin Edward Minix was welcomed to our world by his loving family at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Corbin was the cherished son of Melissa Burton and Nathen Minix. Later that day at 9:40 p.m. baby Corbin passed to the arms of Jesus, joining him for …read more.

Mr. Jeffrey L. Newlin, 61 formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in his Schererville home. In Robinson, Ill., on Feb. 8, 1955, Jeffrey Lee was born. He was  the treasured son of James L. and Donna Sue Mikeworth Newlin. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great Fighting …read more.

Mr. George Edward Burton, 83, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:45 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Jan. 31, 1933, George was born in Fulton County a treasured son of Edgar Harold and Grace Arlene Musselman Burton. Growing up in Liberty Township he …read more.

Gary Wayne Bradley, 59, of Akron passed away at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2016 at his residence.

George E. Burton, 83, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Jeffrey Lee Newlin, 61, passed away at his home at Crown Point.

Violet Anne Marie Risner, 2 ½ months, Rochester, passed away at 11:20 A.M. Tuesday March 8, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Violet was born on Dec. 11, 2015, in South Bend, the daughter of Jeff Risner and Brittany Marie Mickey. Survivors include her parents, Rochester; brothers: Maddox Daniel; Jaxon Gabriel; Xayden Michael Lee, all of …read more.

Claudia Ray White, 63, Winamac, died at 10 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, surrounded by family at her home after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Claudia was born on Nov. 5, 1952, in Frankfort, to the late Curtis Ray and Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris. She was a graduate of Rossville High School and …read more.

Mrs. Lucille “Lucy” M. Stacy, 85, of Rochester passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. On Dec, 15, 1930, Lucille was born in Franklin Park, Ill., to a cherished daughter of Eufemio and Rafaela Garcia Satoyo. Growing up she shared her childhood with eight brothers and two sisters.  …read more.

Lucille M. Stacy, 85, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Dolores Catherine Czichilski, 85, Rochester, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 12, 1930, Dolores was born in Chicago to David and Helen Burdjinski Bolin. Dolores and Robert Ewald Czichilski were married on April 10, 1948 in Chicago. Dolores was a homemaker and cherished the time with …read more.

Ruth Meek Enyart, 92, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Nov. 26, 1923, Ruth was born in Toledo, Ohio, a cherished daughter of Wesley Odus and Cecelia Grace Freeman Meek. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. On Dec. 7, …read more.

Ruth Enyart, 92, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Life Care Center. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Etheree Linda Jones, 85, of Rochester formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Life Care Center in Rochester. Born August 26, 1930 in Langley, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Lewis H. and Eunice (Graves) Bashaw. On May 9, 1950 in Warren, Indiana, she married Dean E. …read more.

Etheree Linda Jones, 85, Rochester and formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Life Care Center in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.

John Howkinson, Rochester, died in peace at 3:52 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. The chronological order of his life is as follows: Born: March 27,1936 to Mayme (Bryan) Howkinson d. 1938 and Richard Howkinson d. 1993. Stepmother; Mary (Finney) Howkinson d. 2009. Brother: Jim Howkinson d. 2005. Sister Jill Howkinson d. 1943; Sister Jan (Howkinson) …read more.

Mr. John Howkinson, 79, Rochester, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

William “Bill” H. Garman 63, Rochester, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at his residence. He was born on July 24, 1952, in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of Everett and Lillian (Davis) Garman. On April 3, 1976, in Tucson, Ariz., he married Susan J. Clavers and she survives. Bill retired from the …read more.

Shirley A. Felda 70, Kewanna, passed away at 9:56 p.m. Friday Feb. 19, 2016, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. She was born on Feb. 7, 1946m in Fulton County, the daughter of George “Pete” and Hazel (Click) Sutton. On Sept. 19, 1969, in Rochester, she married Thomas Lee Felda. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Larry L. Klein, 80, of Akron, passed at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, after being in failing health for several months. He was born on Aug. 14, 1935, in Akron, to Ellis and Treva (Morris) Klein. He was married on June 19, 1955, in Akron, to Barbara McDaniel …read more.

Larry L. Klein, 80, of Akron, passed at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 19, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to James Patrick Doody and Beatrice (Mercier) Doody. Kathleen had lived in Rochester since July 2007, coming from Culver, where she had lived for …read more.

Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Born on Sept. 20, 1961, in Cheyenne, Wyo., the daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (Pack) Ball. She was employed at WestRock Company in Plymouth. Her hobbies included Facebook and social media, hosting cook outs and spending time with …read more.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Her visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Further details are …read more.

Donald L. Dickey, 100, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at the Milton Home. Donald was born on Dec. 15, 1915, in South Bend, to the late Jesse C. and Carrie E. (Walters) Dickey. On January 18, 1941, Donald married Gearldine Edwards who died in November, 1985. On Aug. 5, 1986, he …read more.

Mrs. Karen L. Ewen, 69, Rochester, passed away at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka. On July 24, 1946, Karen Lee Halfast was born in Cory, Pa. She was the cherished daughter of Dr. Richard and Clarice J. Bell Halfast. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers, Rick and …read more.

Karen Ewen of Lake Manitou was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka, on Feb. 9, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Edward M. King, 91, Rochester, passed away at 2:52 a.m. Wednesday. Feb. 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1924, in Talma, the son of Fred and Elma (Crum) King. He grew up on his family farm and served with the United States Army from 1948 to 1949. On Nov. 3, …read more.

Mr. Ivan “Buddy” Abrams, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. This followed a valiant and courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Minnie, a small town in Floyd County, Ky., on Nov. 1, 1935, Ivan …read more.

John Richard Denney, 69, of Winamac, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Richard was born on Feb. 11, 1946 in Gary. He graduated from Crown Point High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Richard married Ronda Danford on Nov.17, 2000. She survives. Richard was a former board …read more.

Ivan Abrams, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at his home, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. He was born Nov. 1, 1935. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Charles A. Richardson, 65, Kewanna, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Born on Jan. 22, 1951, in Rochester, he was the son of Kenneth and Phyllis (Smith) Richardson. Charlie formerly worked at Kewanna Metal Specialties retiring in 2014. He was a member of the V.F.W. Charlie enjoyed socializing, fishing with his boys …read more.

Bill E. Brown 82, Rochester, passed away at 11:04 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Pulaski County, the son of Louis E. and Olive (Harris) Brown. On Sept. 9, 1956, in Peru, he married Patsy L. Gayhart and she survives. He served with the Unites …read more.

Margaret V. “Maggie” Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Nov. 1, 1933, in Pendleton, to Richard and Irene (Umbenhour) Hodges. She was married on Nov. 3, 1951, in Akron, to Gene Black, he survives. Maggie was a homemaker …read more.

Margaret “Maggie” V. Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

Marsha A. Koons, 75, Rochester, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at her residence. She was born on May 16, 1940, in Muncie, the daughter of Orville and Dessie (Edwards) Renfroe. On Dec. 21, 1979, in Rochester, she married Donald D. Koons. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2011. Marsha …read more.

Jerry Edward Burton, 53 of Rochester, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at his residence. On Dec. 18, 2016, Jerry was born. He was nurtured by his foster parents Butch and Susie Dieringer until he reached his second birthday. With a home filled with love and the desire to share their lives with a new  toddler son, …read more.

Marc A. Smiley, 58, of Rochester, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Chase Center Nursing and Rehab, in Logansport following a valiant and courageous 30 year battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Marc faced greater challenges in the last 16 months, but maintained his dignity and persevered with grace until his final day. On …read more.

Dean L. Perdue, 85, Rochester, passed away at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on Sept. 20, 1930, in Rochester, the son of Thomas D. and Viola Stanley Perdue Sr. He attended Purdue University and served with the United States Army during the Korean War in the Signal …read more.

On the morning of Jan. 26, 2016, Sonny passed peacefully in his home in rural Rochester. He was comforted by his loving wife as he went to be with his Lord and Savior. Sonny was 77 years old. He was born in the town of Eldon, Okla. on Aug. 9, 1938. He was the son …read more.

Edith L. “Edie” Barker Harper Franklin, 85, Rochester, and formerly Silver Lake and Akron passed at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born on Sept. 17, 1930, in Argos, Marshall County, to Irvin and Hazel (Coutler) Barker. She was married on Aug. 29, 1948 in Rochester to Paul …read more.

Carol Jean Zent Lange, 79, of Isle of Palms, S.C., and former of Rochester and Laporte, passed Saturday Jan. 23, 2016, in South Carolina. She was born on July 18 1936, in Talma, to Orton Paul and Clarabelle (Hunter) Zent. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorial …read more.

Arthur “Sony” Giesler, 77, of rural Rochester, passed Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Dolores Biggs Iholts, 81, Rochester, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born on June 29, 1934, in Rochester, the daughter of Admiral Dewey and Pauline Marie (Dale) Biggs. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1953 and had served with the United States Air Force. …read more.

Hugh W. Silberman, loving husband, father, uncle, papa, captain and friend to many people, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. Hugh graduated from Rochester High School in 1960 and married his high school sweetheart, LaVon Johnson, in 1962. He attended Indiana University South …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Scotty B. Shelburne, 59, Camden, S.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Palmetto Baptist Hospital, Columbia, S.C. On Aug. 31. 1956, Scotty Boyd Shelburne was born in Noblesville. He was a treasured son of Howard Dale and Rebecca Jacquelyne Wire Shelburne. Growing up as one of eleven children Scott shared …read more.

Former Rochester resident,  Mr. Scott B. Shelburne, 59, Columbia S.C., passed away Jan. 23, 2016, at Palmetto Baptist Hospital, Columbia, S.C. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. George C. Enyart, 44, Osceola, passed away at 5:19 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. On Sept. 6, 1971, George Clinton Enyart was born in Rochester to William “Baldy” F. and Patricia Mae Murray Enyart. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers. …read more.

George Enyart, 44, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Robert Vernon Kindig “Bob” died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. He was 92. Despite being born in Fort Wayne, living his productive career years in Elkhart and his early retirement with his son in Indianapolis, Bob always considered the Fulton County area of Akron and Rochester his home. Fulton County was where he grew up from …read more.

Stephen L. Hartzler, 83, Akron, following a valiant effort to live, passed on to join his wife of 64 years at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born on May 14, 1932, in Miami County, to Lester “Joe” and Helen Marie (Thompson) Hartzler. He was married on …read more.

Susan L. Kirk, 58, Rochester, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 20, 1957, in Kokomo, the daughter of Donald Ward and Donna (Jarrette) Polley. Susan was a 1975 graduate of Rochester High School. Survivors include her son, Ryan Barnett, Omiya, Japan; a daughter, Kyla Kirk …read more.