Stephen L. Hartzler, 83, Akron, passed at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Robert Kindig, 92, Rochester passed away at 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Howard Hunter, 86, Akron, passed at 5:20 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after being hospitalized Saturday. He was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Kosciusko County to Herschel “Bud” and Helen (Speicher) Hunter. He was married Sept. 11, 1949, in Akron to Marian Musial she survives. He worked for Pike Lumber, Akron, …read more.

Marvin Holloway, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Marjorie Irene Leininger, 87, a former resident of Fort Wayne and widow of Ted L. Leininger, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the home of her daughter following an extended illness. Mrs. Leininger was born on March 31, 1928, in Akron, a daughter of Granville and Esther (Harris) Dawson, and moved …read more.

Richard A. Wood, 77, Akron, passed at 5:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Rochester, to Lester A. and Edna M. (Blodgett) Wood. He was married on Sept. 2, 1959, in Akron, to Mary Frances Arthur, she survives. He was a mechanic at Arthur’s Service …read more.

Peggy A. Miller 65, Rochester, passed away peacefully at 6:49 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family, husband, Tom, daughters, Betsy (David), Karen (Shawn), son, Andrew (Laura) and niece, Amber Basham. She was born on June 21, 1950, in Peru, the daughter of Ralph and Dorthea (Werr) Mull. On …read more.

Donald “Don” Borden, 58 of Rochester passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

William M. Livingston, 72, of Rochester, passed away at 9:38 a.m, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. On Jan. 31, 1943, in Hackensack, N.J., William Murray Livingston was born. He was a treasured son of  William Murray and Trina Radyke Livingston. Patriotism beckoned and Bill answered the call serving with …read more.

Richard A. Wood, 77, of Akron, passed at 5:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Rochester, to Lester A. and Edna M. (Blodgett) Wood. He was married on Sept. 2, 1959 in Akron, to Mary Frances Arthur, she survives. He was a mechanic at Arthur’s …read more.

Lila Jane ‘Jennie’ Mays, 77, of Winamac, passed away at 12:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth. She was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Kewanna, to Ralph and Helen Summers Kough. Jennie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was ecstatic when her great grandchildren were …read more.

William Livingston, 72, Rochester, passed away at 9:38 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mrs. Dorothy M. Bryant, 80, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester, following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer since Feb. of 2014. Born in Foraker, Ky. on July 27, 1935, Dorothy was a cherished daughter of Chester and Susie Craft Arnett. As one of …read more.

Dorothy M. Bryant, 80, Rochester passed away at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Phyllis D. Triplett, 75, Rochester, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Virginia, Phyllis Delores Pittman was born on July 6, 1940. She was the cherished daughter of Miller and Dallas Duty Pittman. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Bobby. On June 30, 1961, Phyllis …read more.

Phyllis D. Triplett, 75, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Virginia, Phyllis Delores Pittman was born on July 6, 1940. She was the cherished daughter of Miller and Dallas Duty Pittman. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother, Bobby. On June 30, 1961, Phyllis …read more.

Josephine E. Sanders, 97 of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Nov. 27, 1918, Josephine Eloise Utter was born in Henry Township, a cherished daughter of Harley and Gertrude Johnson Utter. Growing up she shared her childhood …read more.

Jackie S. Cumberland, 53, of Akron, passed at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Ft. Wayne, after being in failing health for a year. She was born on May 11, 1962, in Warsaw, to Ronald E. and Dixie S. (Krebs) Secrist. She was married on Nov. 9, 1980, in Mentone, …read more.

Jackie Cumberland, 53, Akron, passed at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home.

ROCHESTER — Mr. Dennis Richard Nesbit, 66, Rochester, died 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On June 28, 1949, Dennis was born in Kokomo to Harold and Mildred Jameson Nesbit. Dennis married Laura Brantley Nesbit March 31, 1998, in Columbus. Together they shared nearly seven years of life’s adventures …read more.

Dennis Nesbitt,  66, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016,  at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Lloyd W. Hatfield 71, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Jan. 1, 2016, at his home. Born in South Bend on Feb. 4, 1944, Lloyd William was a treasured son of Loren and Dorothy Hatfield. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two sisters and four brothers. Lloyd served Oliver …read more.

Dorothy M. Brennan 103, Rochester, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on July 12, 1912, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Frank M. and Laura May (Viers) Dukes. She married William J. Brennan in Chicago, Ill., and he preceded her in death in …read more.

David E. Washington 50, Rochester, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1965, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of Peggy Honeycutt. He worked for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad for many years. He enjoyed going to flea markets, model building, woodworking and was a movie buff. …read more.

Ronald C. Keele 75, Rochester, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 18, 1940, in Ill., the son of Charles Albert and Lorine Aldine (Schmidt) Keele. On Aug. 21, 1971, in Rochester, he married Bonnie J. Vigar. She preceded him in …read more.

Donald James “Jim” Vandermark, 70, Akron, passed 7:34 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 30, 1945, in Pensacola, Fla. to Orville and Helen (Grossnickle) Vandermark. He was married on Jan. 20, 1990, in Akron at the Akron Church of God to Pamela S. …read more.

Donald James Vandermark, 70, of Akron, passed at 7:34 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mrs. Jennifer A. Spencer, 32, of Rochester, passed away at 7:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, due to injuries from a motor vehicle accident. On Jan. 30, 1983, Jennifer was born the cherished daughter of David and Carolyn Heckathorn Bednarski. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother …read more.

Janice M. Norman, 45, Akron, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 27, 1970, in Kokomo, the daughter of Larry and Judy (Davies) Hecht. Janice had worked in manufacturing for many years. She enjoyed listening to music, gardening, cooking, and tending to her two canine …read more.

Jennifer A. Spencer, 32, Rochester, passed away at 7:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dorothy E. Moore, 88, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Aug. 19, 1927, in Mishawaka, the daughter of William E. and Nellie J. (Warren) Swathwood. On April 15, 1946, in South Bend, she married Frank E. Moore. He preceded her in …read more.

Leonora “Ann” Eliseanna (Wennerstrom) Gibbons, 89, of N. Main St., Elkhart, died at 5:50 p.m. Dec. 20, 2015 at her residence she had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Ann was born on March 15, 1926 in Culver, to August Wennerstrom “a survivor of the Titanic” and Naomi (Johnson) Wennerstrom. She …read more.

Kathleen M. Haney, 71, Akron, formerly of Barnum, Minn., passed at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born Nov. 29, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minn., to George and Irene (Engebrit) Kuehl. She had worked in the Probation Department Office in the Duluth Courthouse. She was a 1962 graduate of …read more.

Robert L. King 94, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on April 6, 1921 in Rochester, the son of Howard and Carrie (Conrad) King. He served with the United States Army during World War II receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. King …read more.

Randy L. McKenzie, 51, of Rochester passed away at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at his residence.  On June 7, 1964, in Jacksonville, Ark., Raymond Lewis “Randy” McKenzie was born. He was a treasured son of Robert F. and Linda Goforth McKenzie. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Timothy and a …read more.

John Norman Casey, 72, Akron, passed away at 8:55 P.M. Tuesday Dec. 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 11, 1943, in Pine Village, the son of John Irvin and Grace Fern (Broady) Casey. On Oct. 19, 1963, in Rochester, he married Carol Ann Hecht and she survives. …read more.

Darl W. Harvey, 85, of Royal Center passed away at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 5, 1930, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Ray and Jessie (Deford) Harvey. On Sept. 9, 1951, he married Lois M. Polen of Kewanna, …read more.

Mr. James R. Adams, 82, Rochester, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. On Sept. 6, 1933, James was born to Roy and Esther Jones Adams in Atwood. James and Kathryn R. Willard were married on March 14, 1981 in Packerton. James is lovingly remembered by his …read more.

Fawnda Jewel Senff, 50, passed away at her home on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. She owned and operated her beauty shop, Bodacious; and also served at Sears, Phoenix, and Faces. Fawnda was born on Feb. 9, 1965, in Rochester, to Jerry and Brenda (Loyd) Senff. Fawnda is survived by her son: Jordan (Abby Carlson) Senff, …read more.

Mr. David Glen Johnson, 60, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at the Hospice House of Elkhart at 3:38 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. On Nov. 21, 1955, David Glen was born in South Bend, a treasured son of Wilburn “Duz” and Darlene Engel Johnson. Growing up as the third …read more.

Mrs. Martha M. Jefferies, 93, Rochester, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Sept. 26, 1922, Martha was born in Fulton County to Orville and Lillian Ruth Partridge Kalmbacher. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Mary and a brother, Raymond. Proudly she graduated with …read more.

Bobby Ray Barnes, 65, Rochester, passed away at 5:57 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Oct. 26, 1950, in Crossville, Tenn., the son of Alex and Lou Cindy (Hedgecoth) Barnes. On Sept. 27, 1975, in Rochester, he married Twila Shambarger. She preceded him in death on Oct. 16, …read more.

Beverly J. Gunter 86, Mishawaka, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5, 2015, at the Sanctuary of St. Paul, South Bend. She was born on June 6, 1929, in Clay Township, Cass County, the daughter of John S. and Mildred June (Sloop) Wray. On June 8, 1947, in Logansport, …read more.

Mr. David Clauson, 78, Rochester, passed away at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 22, 1937, David Martin Clauson was born in St. Joseph County.  He was the treasured son of Carl and Dorothy Cromley Clauson.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Marilyn.  As a young man about the age of 13, …read more.

David Clauson, 78, Rochester, passed away at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On September 22, 1937, Dave was born in St. Joseph County to Carl and Dorothy Cromley Clauson. Dave and Dorothy J. St. Clair were married Feb. 22, 1957 in the Fulton EUB Church. Dave is lovingly remembered by his …read more.

Martha M. Jefferies, 93, Rochester, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Martha was born Sept. 26, 1922, in Fulton County to Orville and Lillian Ruth Partridge Kalmbacher. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Mary and a brother, Raymond. Proudly she graduated with the class of …read more.

Jaren S. Gentile 78, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo. She was born on Jan. 13, 1937, in Rochester, the daughter of Ronald and Lova K. (Musselman) Powell. She had worked many years for Sealed Power and also for Rochester Heat Treat. She had attended Grace …read more.

Mrs. Marjory Marie Phillips, 98 years, 2 months and 21 days, departed this life at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at her residence. On Sept. 7, 1917, Marjory was born west of Rochester in the Burton neighborhood. She was a cherished daughter of John and Lillie Alley Braman. Growing up as the second youngest, …read more.

Scott Allen Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 27, 1966, Scott Allen was born in Plymouth, a treasured son of Terry and Joyce Wagoner Mann. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. During his school years he enjoyed playing …read more.

Mr. Scott Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital,Rochester, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Bea Gilliland, 79, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she the passed away at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Dec. 10, 1935, Beatrice was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. the cherished daughter of Bert and Audie Howard Damron. Growing up as the third …read more.

Charles E. Underwood 92, Cicero, Indiana, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 4:29 p.m. Friday Nov. 27, 2015, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. He was born on July 25, 1923, in Fort Wayne, the son of Harry B. and Blanche (Deck) Underwood. He served with the United States Army Air Corp. during World War …read more.

Jack Triplett , 78, of Rochester went home to be with the Lord with his loving wife Phyllis at his bed side at 8:18 p.m. Nov. 26, 2015. Born on June 20, 1937, in Wise County, Virginia, Jack was the treasured son of Thomas and  Sarah Stella McGuire Triplett. As the youngest of ten children, growing up …read more.

Bea Gilliland, 79, of Rochester passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne Friday, November 27.

Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Marjory Phillips, 98, of Rochester passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Norman E. Meiser, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 6:53 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Meiser was born southeast of Rochester to Charles and Etta Overmyer Meiser, Aug. 21. Living his entire life in the Rochester community, he shared his childhood with his brother Rolland. Norman and Lillian Camille Thompson were married on …read more.

Bryan H. Green Sr., 84, Rochester, passed away at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 30, 1931, in Knox, the son of William Bryan Green Sr. and Edna A. (Burkett) Green. After high school, he served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On …read more.

Mr. Larry E. Paxton, 80, Rochester, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On July 15, 1935, Larry was born in Henry Township to Russell and Jessie Landis Paxton. Larry and Patty L. Bilyew were married on Jan. 31, 1955. Together they shared nearly 61 years …read more.

Larry Paxton, 80, of Rochester, passed at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community. Arrangements are currently pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Brenten Layne passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. He is the son of Adam and Lisa Harrington (Miller) of Rochester. Brenten, who was loved by many and will be missed by all. Your life here on earth was brief, but the memories of you will last forever. From your beautiful …read more.

Raymond W. Boardman, 75, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at his residence. On June 20, 1940, Ray was born in Aurora, Ill. to George and Ellen Woolley Boardman. He was the oldest of four children sharing his childhood with a sister and two brothers. In 1958, he graduated from Buffalo High School …read more.

Harret R. Owens, 94, Rochester, passed at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on March 16, 1921, in Argos, to Fred and Elva (Syple) Nette. She was a long time member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Harret is survived by her brother: Frederick McGee; several nieces and …read more.

Harret R. Owens, 94, of Rochester, died at 10:10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Nelson Gene Hiatt, 72, Rochester, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Barbara Niester 90, Decatur, Ill., and Rochester, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, Ill. where she had resided the past two years. She was born on Sept. 27, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Whitfield and Emma B. (Bollongino) Wilcox. On March 9, 1947, in …read more.

George Herbert Schlosser, 85, Rochester, and formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at the Life Care Center of Rochester, Rochester, he had been in declining health for the past couple of years. George was born on Oct. 3, 1930, in Argos, to E. Ralph Schlosser & Edna Irene …read more.

George Herbert Schlosser, 85, Rochester, and formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at the Life Care Center of Rochester, Rochester, following a lengthy illness. George was born on Oct. 3, 1930. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

Betty J. Steen Wildermuth, 87, Akron, and formerly of Dublin, Ohio, passed on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 2, 1928, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Frank and Ersie (Maynard) Sanders. She was married on June of 1947, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to William D. Steen who …read more.

Elizabeth Jean “Jeanie” Johnston, 81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Life Care Center of Rochester, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Left to cherish her memory are her husband: Neil Johnston, at home; two daughters: MaryJane Glass; and ‘Little Jeanne’ Shultz, both of Rochester; a son: James (Lisa) Orisch, …read more.

Barbara L. Nash, 72, of Macy, passed 1:13 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born Oct. 20, 1943, in Sullivan, to Bruce and Keitha (Kirk) Brown. She was married on Nov. 26, 1981, in Sullivan, Indiana to Edgar C. Nash. He survives. She had worked in previous years at …read more.

Elizabeth Wenrick Johnston, 81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:40 a.m. Nov. 7, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Betty Wildermuth, 87, Akron, passed Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Harvey L. Arthur, 78, Akron, passed Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1937 in Wabash to Elwood W. “Slim” and Bernice J. (Walker) Arthur. He was married July 29, 1962, in Burton Methodist Church, Rochester, to Wanda M. “Peg” Alderfer. She survives. Harvey owned Arthur’s Service Station in Akron …read more.

Annabelle “Ann” Morrett, 94, formerly of Rochester passed away at 1:10 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Hancock Regional Hospital. On April 27, 1921, Ann was born in Twelve Mile to Ross and Ruth Winegardner Helms. Ann and Harold “Duke” Darwin Morrett were married on March 7, 1943, in Rochester. They shared 42 years of …read more.

Mr. Daniel L. DeSonia, 73, Rochester, passed away at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at his home. On Jan. 31, 1942, Daniel Lee was born in Zanesville, a treasured son of Arlington Joseph and Mildred L. Walters DeSonia. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters and six brothers as the third youngest …read more.

Kaleen S. Krom 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 3, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on April 14, 1944, in Rochester, the daughter of George W. and Jospehine (Thompson) Krom Jr. She graduated from Rochester High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester College and …read more.

Daniel DeSonia, 73, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Orville A. Weiske, 86, Rochester, passed away at 11:51 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on April 2, 1929, in Custer Park, Ill., the son of Arthur George and Emma (Tooper) Weiske. His early life was spent in the Custer Park, Reddick and Manhattan, Ill. areas. …read more.

Ann Morrett, 94, Rochester passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Hancock Regional Hospital of Greenfield. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mrs. Elizabeth G. Alderfer, 93, Rochester, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Feb. 22, 1922, Elizabeth was born in Kokomo to William C. and Elizabeth Short Davidson. Elizabeth and Frederick Clinton Alderfer were married on June 30, 1949, in Rochester. They shared 35 years of …read more.

Amanda “Mandi” L. Abbott, 34, Thornhope, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1980, in Winamac, she was the daughter of Kerry Knebel and Karrie Barker. She was a 1999 Winamac High School graduate and also a graduate of IUPUI Kokomo nursing program. On Dec. …read more.

Richard A. McLochlin, 74, Rochester, passed away at 6:06 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his residence. Born June 6, 1941, in Rochester, he was the son of the late John Robert “Bob” and Marie K. Richardson McLochlin. On Nov. 26, 1960, in Plymouth, he was married to Lucinda A. Kindig, and she survives. A …read more.

Terry A. Rohrer, 60, Shelbyville, and formerly of Texas and Rock Lake, who passed on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN. He was born on April 26, 1955, in Ft. Wayne, to Frederick D. and Betty (Clark) Rohrer. Survivors include mother: Betty Rohrer and husband Otto Woike, Denton, Texas; sisters: Nancy …read more.

Lura I. Bollman, 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Home, in Bridgman, Mich. Lura was born on July 16, 1927, in Fulton County, to Baker E. and Theresa E. (Moore) Dille. Lura was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed spending time tending to her flower …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Mary Lou Richardson, 84, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio, where she had resided since 2009. On Jan. 29, 1931, Mary Lou Morris was born in Fulton County the cherished daughter of Ross P. and Helen C. Souder Morris. A proud graduate of the former …read more.

Mr. Melvin “Mel” Lawrence Swango, 67, Rochester, passed away at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 26, 1948, Mel was born in Rochester to Melvin Earl and Norma Jean Bishop Swango. Mel and Frankie L. Swope were married March 8, 1986, in Rochester. They shared 29 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, of Grass Creek, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis Born on Jan. 15, 1952, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late David and Doris (Brown) Hill. She was a 1970 Caston High School graduate and a graduate of Indiana Central College (University …read more.

Frieda M. Crull, 72, of Lake Bruce passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence with her best friend and companion, Linda at her side. Born May 22, 1943, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. and Lucille (Mills) Crull. She was a 1961 Monticello High School …read more.

Matthew D. Hunt 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:27 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on April 18, 1951, in Kokomo, the son of Vernon and Mary (Copeland) Hunt. On Oct. 17, 1970, in Kokomo, he married Kathy Koenig and she survives. Mr. Hunt had owned and operated Roof …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, Grass Creek passed away this morning, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Freida M. Crull, 72, Lake Bruce, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Ernest L. Hiatt, 81, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. To honor his wishes, the services will be private. Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born June 28, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to the late George and Francis (Bell) Lenz. Bruce married the love of his life Gwendoline Doris Randall Lenz in Kokomo, on July 5, 1958, and had three children. Bruce …read more.

Mildred R. “Billye” Walker, 101, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was formerly a resident at Wynnfield Senior Living and had lived in Rochester since 1946. Billye was born Dec. 20, 1913, in Gillespie, Ill., the daughter of John E. and Julia T. (Gatton) McConnell. On Dec. 31, 1938, …read more.

Martha Jane “Babe” Beery, 87, Rochester, passed away in comfort at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Nov. 21, 1927, in Grass Creek, the daughter of John and Vernice (Oliver) McLochlin. She was a Grass Creek High School graduate. On Dec. 20, 1949, she married Wayne Tyler …read more.

Mary L. Richardson, 84, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Good Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Kingdom Hall, Rochester. Further details are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shirley Jo Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 19, 1964, Shirley was born in Rochester to Joseph R. and Sharon O’Connell Morris. She was a lifetime Rochester resident and graduated from Rochester High School with the class of …read more.

Mrs. Marilyn D. Heiden, 64, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Center For Hospice of South Bend. On March 6, 1951, Marilyn D. Schultz was born in Mishawaka. She spent her youth there and in 1969, with great pride, Marilyn graduated from Mishawaka High School. Many will remember her years …read more.

Shirley Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester