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 working …read more.

Rachael J. (Cochran) Swango, 68, Rochester, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. She was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in LaPorte, the daughter of Don and Helen Irene (Heflick) Cochran. On June 6, 1997, in Tippecanoe, she married Milo E. ‘Joe” Swango. He preceded her in …read more.

Stephen J. Streets, 56, a 20-year resident of Grovertown, died suddenly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Steve is the son of Sommie B. Streets Kruder and was born in Elkins, W. Va. on Oct. 1, 1959. He received most of his education in Oaklawn, Ill. and finished …read more.

Charlene Williams 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. She was born on July 31, 1926, in Fulton County, the daughter of Urban Leonard and Edith (Baird) Jackson. On June 17, 1951 at the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton, she married Earl E. “Gene” …read more.

Charlene Williams, 89, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Homes, Rochester and Fulton.

Don D. Ortman, 63, of Logansport, passed away at 10:57 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. Born on Dec. 27, 1951, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Zellers) Ortman. He attended Kewanna High School. Don was a self employed contractor who formerly owned …read more.

Terry E. Lewis, 68, of Rochester, and formerly of Talma passed at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at IU Health University Hospital of Indianapolis, Ind. He was born Dec. 24, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. to Ted and Linnell (McGowen) Serios. He was married on Sept. 14, 1968 in Richland Center, Ind. to Beverly Grubbs …read more.

Robert J. Pfaff Jr., 72, of Rochester, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart. Born on Jan. 4, 1943, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Davis) Pfaff Sr. Robert was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he …read more.

Terry Lewis, 68, of Rochester,and formerly of Talma passed at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at IU Medical Center of Indianapolis. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Robert J. Pfaff, 72, of Rochester, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Oct. 5, 2015 at Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart.

Steven Hinderlider, 59, of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at his residence. Born on March 25, 1956, in Logansport, he was the son of Kenneth and Betty (Peters) Hinderlider. Steven enjoyed listening to the radio and watching TV. Survivors include his mother: Betty Hinderlider, Kewanna; brother: Kevin Hinderlider (Mary), …read more.

Allen E. Heltzel, 73, of rural Akron, passed at 2:23 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, surrounded by his family at his residence after an extended illness. He was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Rochester, to Marvin and Maxine (Voreis) Heltzel. He was married on Dec. 20, 1963, in Deedsville, to Karen S. Deeds she survives. He …read more.

Gene F. Conley, 75, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Gus and Martha Conley. On July 30, 1959, in Lawton, Okla., he married Pat L. Woodcox and she survives. Gene was a Carpenter …read more.

Jean Ann Rouch, 85, of Fulton, passed away early Saturday morning shortly after arrival to Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Born in Peru Dec. 29, 1929, Jean Ann Miller was the cherished daughter of Ward and Elva Cooke Miller. Jean Ann spent her childhood in Peru. With great Tiger pride graduated from Peru High School in 1947. …read more.

Homer Dale Sommers, 71, of Rochester passed away at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence. On Feb. 27, 1944, Homer Dale was born to Daniel A. and Beulah F. Lockridge Sommers. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a brother Donald. Dale is lovingly remembered by two daughters: Erica Delgadillo of Fort …read more.

Gene F. Conley, 75, Rochester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Gus and Martha Conley. On July 30, 1959 in Lawton, Okla., he married Pat L. Woodcox and she survives. Gene was a carpenter by …read more.

Homer Dale Sommers, 71, Rochester passed away earlier today at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Hazel Brown, 85, Rochester, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was born on July 21, 1930, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Sam and Verlie (Nolen) Wireman.  After living in Kentucky Hazel moved to Ohio, then to Warsaw where she lived for 16 years. She then moved to Rochester to live …read more.

Barbara J. Gearhart, 57, Akron, passed at 2:35 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Carl E. Junkin 82, Akron, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Monday Sept. 14, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Hammond, the son of Elmer C. and Dorothy Mae (Mears) Junkin. He served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On Aug. 26, 1967, …read more.

Janet L. Waltenberger 74, Macy, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill. She was born on Oct. 19, 1940, in Logansport, the daughter of Weldon and Frances (Boone) Anderson. On June 1, 1983, in Tennessee, she married Alan Waltenberger and he survives. Mrs. Waltenberger, along with …read more.

Mr. Virgil Leroy Jana, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On July 28, 1921, Virgil Leroy was born in Starke County the treasured son of Albert P. and Bertha I. Fear Jana. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Pauline.  In 1941 he …read more.

Earl E. “Gene” Williams 89, Rochester, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on April 21, 1926, in Royal Center, the son of Lloyd and Glades Nellie (Cohagen) Williams. He served in the South Pacific during World War II with the U.S. Army. On …read more.

Mr. Virgil Jana, 94, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away early Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Elizabeth “Ann” Allen, 80, of Akron, passed Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born Oct. 8, 1934 in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of F. Leon and Margaret L. Hammerel Kindig. After graduating from Akron High School in 1952, she attended Indiana University. She married Loren Sheetz on June 28, 1953. …read more.

Glen “Kenny” Grunden, 80, of Rochester, passed at 2:13 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at LifeCare Center of Rochester. He was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Miltown, to Everet and Francis (Gregory) Grunden. He was married April 22, 1972 in Goshen, Indiana to Jonne VanHook she survives. Glen had been an over the road …read more.

Elizabeth “Ann” Allen, 80, of Akron, passed Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Glen “Kenny” Grunden, 80, of Rochester, passed at 2:13 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at LifeCare Center of Rochester. He was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Miltown, to Everet and Francis (Gregory) Grunden. He was married April 22, 1972, in Goshen, to Jonne VanHook. She survives. Glen had been an over the road truck …read more.

Cecil E. Shoemaker, 97, Akron, passed away at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at his residence. He was born Dec. 4, 1917, in Laketon, to Arthur and Anna (Gerlach) Shoemaker. He married on Sept. 25, 1937, to Pauline Clark. She preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 1986. He then married Osie Sheperd Hopkins on …read more.

Cecil Shoemaker, 97, Akron, passed at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Charles “Steve” Knight, 70, of Kewanna, passed Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Rochester, to Charles and Thelma (McGowen) Knight. He was a truck driver and had done some painting work. He enjoyed working on all small engines, especially lawnmowers. Survivors include daughter: Sherry Reagan, Akron; sons: …read more.

Richard “Richie” Biltz, 47, Rochester, passed away early Sept. 5, 2015. Born on June 10, 1968, in Rochester, Richard Dewayne Biltz was a treasured son of Terry W. and Amanda Helen Cave Biltz. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers David and Anthony.  He was a member of the  Rochester High School class of …read more.

Richard Gene Stavedahl, 82, of Akron, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on Sept. 29, 1932, in South Bend, to Charles A. and Eva Mae (Blew) Stavedahl. He married on July 27, 1951, in Argos, to Betty Nicodemus, and …read more.

Richard Gene Stavedahl, 82, of Akron, and formerly of Mentone passed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

Charles William Whittenberger, 73, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 6, 1941, in Logansport, to Charles D. and Vena Bernice (Snyder) Whittenbeger. He graduated from Akron High School in 1959, and graduated from Indiana University in 1964. Charles married Carol Ann (Rowland) …read more.

Charles William “Bill” Whittenberger, 73, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Love Funeral Home.

Charles Monroe Hamilton, 53, of Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in his home. Charles was born on Aug. 23, 1962, in Bremen, the son of the late Harold and Maxine (Worsham) Hamilton. He is survived by a son: Joe (Jennifer) Hamilton, Culver; four grandchildren: Kaylee; Madlin; Breana; and Jaden; a …read more.

Miss Sidneigh Jo “Sid Jo” Carr, 26, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Aug. 30, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Left to cherish Sid’s memory are her parents: Greg and Teri Simpson Carr, Rochester; two sisters: Chaneigh Mae Carr, Muncie; and Sgt. Ryleigh Larryn (Deanna) Carr, Ft. Campbell, …read more.

Leon H. Miller, 43, Fulton, passed away Friday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne from injuries sustained in a farming accident.  Born in Bremen on May 26, 1972, Leon was the treasured son and second oldest of Harley and Barbara Mullet Miller. As one of 10 children, growing up Leon shared his childhood …read more.

Patricia Ann (Wood) Emmons was born in Trumansburg, N.Y., on July 5, 1935, at her Grandmother Quinn’s home (since torn down). She grew up in Ithaca, N.Y., but her family later relocated to the Fort Wayne area where she attended Arcola High School. Aside from seven memorable years lived in Fla. during one of her …read more.

Donna J. Yoder, 89, Rochester, passed away at 9:29 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Aug. 5, 1926, in Howard County, the daughter of John F. and Dorothy P. (Parker) Kuhn. On June 14, 1969, in Rochester, she married Eli Yoder. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Barbara Ann Shoemaker Warner, 82, of Richland Center, passed away at 6:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at her home. Born in Argos, on Sept. 21, 1932, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Claude and Susie Kickert Shoemaker. Growing up, she shared her childhood with her sister, Bonnie and brother, Don. She graduated from Argos …read more.

Barbara Warner, 82, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Hazel Conwell, 94, Rochester, passed away at the Kindred Health Care of Kokomo at noon Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Shirley Anderson, 68, Rochester, passed away at 4:42 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Leroy Mathias Tackett, Rochester, was stillborn at 3:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He is survived by his parents: Christina Wagoner and Larry Tackett, Rochester; siblings: Braxton Thomas, and Victoria Carnegie, Rochester and Larry Tackett Jr., Gina Tackett, Natashia Northern and Kim Northern, Warsaw; grandparents: Melvin and Wendy Heeter, Palestine, Norma Brown, …read more.

Jordan Anthony Shafer 18, Rochester, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, south of Mentone, from injuries sustained in motor vehicle accident. He was born on Feb. 16, 1997, in Rochester. Jordan was the son of Shanan and Julie Shafer, Rochester, and Nichole (Griffin) Shafer, Walkerton. Jordan was a 2015 graduate of Rochester …read more.

Gabriele H. Sterling, 63, of Akron, passed at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born Nov. 29, 1951, in Rockenberg, Germany, to Josef and Maria (Poisel) Jenisch. She married Marion Sterling in Lima, Ohio, in Dec. 1985. She was an inspector and a packer for Consolidated Containers of …read more.

Mrs. Catherine M. Koten, 88, of Lake Manitou and Barrington Hills, IL was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. On April 28, 1927, Catherine was born in Cook County, Ill., a cherished daughter of Louis C. and Jessie N. Fowler Hruska. Catherine is lovingly remembered by a daughter: …read more.

Catherine M. Koten, 88, of Lake Manitou passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Hinsdale, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mr. Gary O. Pollock, 56, of Akron, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Feb. 17, 1959, Gary was born in Warsaw to Shirley Eugene and Norma Jean Taylor Pollock. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister: Mary Jo and two …read more.

Steven M. Reel, 59, passed away at 10:16 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Gary Pollock, 56, Akron passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Destiny Faith Smith, 9, Rochester, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. She was born on April 26, 2006, to Tracey Smith and Rick Stough in South Bend, Indiana. She had been a member of Deb’s Dance Studio in Rochester, Taekwondo – Rochester Martial Arts and a member …read more.

Phillip Briar Nicklaus 24, Rochester, passed away early Saturday morning August 8, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Briar was born on June 5, 1991, in Logansport, the son of Phil and Elizabeth (Kerr) Nicklaus. He was a 2010 graduate of Rochester High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, …read more.

Wilma M. Ritter, 73, of Akron, passed Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 20, 1941, in Warsaw, to Robert and June (Baker) Reed. She was a polisher at Zimmer for over 25 years. She got her start in the earlier years at Hand Industries. Wilma …read more.

Ronald J. Simons, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On April 19, 1946, in Peru, Ron was born to John William and Thora Louise Bagwell Simons. Ron and Sharon Ann Cunningham were married on May 20, 1972, and have spent 43 …read more.

Ronald Simons, 69, Rochester, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

James “Jim” C. Craft, 59, of rural Rochester, passed Saturday evening, Aug. 1, 2015, after a motorcycle accident involving a deer in Macy. He was born in Rochester on Sept. 19, 1955, to James C. and Carol (Holloway) Craft, and worked for Paragon Medical in Pierceton. He had previously worked for Topp Industries, Rochester. He …read more.

Jill L. Runkle, 56, Akron, passed at 3 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born in Warsaw on May 18, 1959, to Roy A. and Maxine (Holderman) Haney, and married Phil Runkle. She was the Akron Town Clerk Treasurer for many years. She graduated from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Jill Runkle, 56, of Akron, passed Monday, August 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Arrangement are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Ricci D. Swihart, 53, of Gilead, passed unexpectedly at 12:24 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room. He was born in Wabash on Dec. 23, 1961, to Jack E. and C. Anne (Rhodes) Swihart. On Oct. 5, 1995, he married Patti Nette in Gilead. She survives. He worked at Gulf Stream …read more.

Mrs. Judy A. Gudas, 49, of Kewanna was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on Aug. 1, 2015. Born on July 1, 1966, in Three Oaks, Michigan, Judy Ann was a cherished daughter of William Thomas and Shirley Jane Hess Magers. Growing up she shared her childhood with a …read more.

Charlotte Anne Terry, 10 months, Rochester, passed away at 12:21 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis. Charlotte was born on Sept. 20, 2014, in Plymouth, the daughter of Parker W. and Ellen E. (Wilson) Terry. She attended Crossroads Church, Plymouth, and loved cheerios, playing with her …read more.

Judy Gudas, 49, of Kewanna, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home Aug. 1, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  

Donald Alfred Drone, age 81, Akron, formally of Springfield, Ill. died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. His passing was due to conditions brought on by the autoimmune disease, Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born to Alfred and Hazel (Vogel) Drone on Dec. 30, 1933, in Springfield, …read more.

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born on Nov. 21, 1934, in Milford, to Fred D. and Doris M. (Jennings) Haney. On Oct. 29, 1955, she was married to Raymond Adams at her parents home in Akron, …read more.

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Linda Lou Grover Pence, 76, Rochester, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. Linda was born on July 1, 1939, in Rochester, the daughter of Thelma Ewen and Charles Knight. On Sept. 20, 2014, she married James Phillip Pence at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Rochester, and he survives. Linda worked …read more.

Shannon Buck, age 78, Akron, died on July 25, 2015, at his residence of pancreatic cancer. He was born on Feb. 18, 1937, to Walter H. and Mary Velom (Prater) Buck in Grayson, Ky. He graduated from Prichard High School in Grayson, Ky. in 1955. Shannon earned a BA degree from Morehead State University. He …read more.

Paul J. Pontius, 77, of Silver Lake, passed Monday, July 27, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

Mr. Lester W. Gordon, 97, of Rochester, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Fulton County, on Oct. 21, 1917, Lester was born to Frank and Sophia Tetzlaff Gordon. As one of eight children, he shared his childhood with four sisters and three brothers. On Dec. 8, 1948, Lester …read more.

Mary Ann McClelland, 87, of Rochester passed away at noon, Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek. On Jan. 11, 1928, Mary Ann was born in Terre Haute to Robert Louis and Lois Temple Haig. In Allen County, on April 3, 1966, Mary Ann married Robert Wayne McClelland. Together they shared 35 years of life’s …read more.

Mardelle Kathryn Goller, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru due to complications of pneumonia. On Feb. 19, 1921, in Danforth, Ill., Mardelle Kathryn Krueger was born, a cherished daughter of George and Esther Heideman Krueger. As one of seven children she shared her childhood …read more.

Mardelle K. Goller, 94, of Rochester passed away at 2:50 AM, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Blair Ridge Health Campus of Peru. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Rose Ann (Fisher) Shull, 56, Rochester, passed away at 11:19 p.m. Saturday July 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 3, 1958, in Rochester, the daughter of Larry W. and Nettie (Wagoner) Fisher. Rose Ann was united in marriage to Tracy Shull in 1999 …read more.

Mary A. McClelland, 87, of Rochester passed away at noon July 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Vincent Mark Jeffrey, Jr., Akron, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was born on Sept. 9, 1970 to Vincent M. and Starlene (Lolmaugh) Jeffrey in South Bend. He graduated from Bremen High School in 1989. He married Misty Jo Smith on Oct. 7, 2006 and they lived in Akron for nine years. …read more.

Kathryn I. Hartzler, 82, of Akron, unexpectedly passed peacefully at 8:40 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at her residence. She was born April 27, 1933, in Marshall County, to Harold E. and Carrie Irene (McGriff) Walters. She was married June 17, 1951, in the Athens EUB Church to Stephen L. Hartzler he survives. She raised …read more.

Kathryn I. Hartzler, 82, of Akron, passed Monday, July 13, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Don Dale Reed 83, Kewanna, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday July 10, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on April 11, 1932 in Kewanna, the son of William Sherman and Bessie (Eytcheson) Reed. On July 26, 1979, in Nashville, Tenn., he married Ruby Simmons and she survives. Mr. Reed …read more.

Betty L. Hewett, 74, Rochester, passed away at 7:52 p.m. Friday July 10, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Sept. 21, 1940 in Augusta, Maine. She had worked for over thirteen years as a nurse aid at Life Care Center of Rochester, as a waitress for the former Maggie’s Restaurant and had …read more.

Rose Ann Shull, 56, Rochester, died at 11:19 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Burton Lee Youngstrom, 85, Rochester, passed away at 10:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1930, in Alta, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Dorothy (Andre) Youngstrom. On May 4, 1953, in Nemaha, Iowa, he married Margaret E. Ashton and she survives. Burton had worked as a …read more.

John Herbert Good, 68, of Tyler, Texas formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully July 1, 2015 in Tyler. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, July 10, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with David Sommers officiating. Burial with military rites performed will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations …read more.

Mrs. Barbara Jewel Randolph, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015. On March 14, 1932, Barbara was born in Forrest County, Miss., the precious daughter of Estelle Wilkes. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Vernon. Willie Randolph married Barbara …read more.

Mrs. Barbara Randolph, 83 of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Wayne D. Kamp, 80, Akron, died at 9:49 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital after being hospitalized since Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was born Aug. 28, 1934, in Akron, to Walter and Lola (Wright) Kamp and was raised by C. Everett “Red” and Elsie Dague Clark. He married the former Isabelle …read more.

Mrs. Donna J. Kindig Smith, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 8:47 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Born in Rochester on Jan. 8, 1929, Donna was the cherished daughter of Oral “Hap” and Eva M. Severns Kindig. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Helen and a …read more.

Monica White, 95, of Kewanna passed away peacfully at 2:10 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport. Born Feb. 12, 1920, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (O’Brien) Scheetz. On July 28, 1945, she married William R. White and he preceded her in death …read more.

Mrs. Donna J. Kindig Smith, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 8:47 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Life Care Center of Rochester. Born in Rochester on Jan. 8, 1929, Donna was the cherished daughter of Oral “Hap” and Eva M. Severns Kindig. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Helen and a brother, …read more.

Mr. Donald L. Frounfelter, 88, of Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Aug. 17, 1926, Don was born in Martinsville to Efra and Anna Buis Frounfelter. He was the youngest of four sons. Don grew up in Morgantown and a farm outside Martinsville. He graduated from Martinsville High School …read more.

Mildred M. Engle, 89, of Greenwood, formerly of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on Dec. 22, 1925, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Huldah (Campbell) Easterday. She was a 1944 Grass Creek High School graduate. On Nov. 4, 1950 …read more.

William Eugene Hamlett, 92, a resident of Raburn Gap, Ga., died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Halcyon Hospice, Atlanta, Ga. He was born July 1, 1922, in Rochester, a son of the late Philip and Dessie (Sharp) Hamlett. On Sept. 5, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mary Candice Beard. Mrs. …read more.

Brenda Joyce Bradley, 64, Rochester, passed away at 10:33 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at her niece Sheila Robinson’s residence, Rochester. She was born on April 1, 1951 in Prestonsburg, Ky., the daughter of Luther and Beatrice (Powers) Shell. On Sept. 5, 1997, in Talma, she married Lawrence Lee Bradley. He preceded her in death …read more.

Taylor Quinn Marrs, 19, of Rochester passed away early Monday morning June 22, 2015, as a result of an automobile accident in Carroll County. On Jan. 21, 1996, Taylor was born the treasured daughter of John and Mindy Lahman Marrs. She shared her childhood with brother Teagan. With great pride she graduated from Rochester High School …read more.

Barbara J. Clark 80, Rochester, passed away at 5:13 p.m. Friday June 19, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Dec. 1, 1934, in Rochester, the daughter of Chester E. and Hulda A. (Gilliland) McCalla. On Sept. 29, 1951, in Rochester, she married Jack Lee Clark. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Taylor Quinn Marrs, 19, passed away early this morning, Monday, June 22, 2015,  as a result of an automobile accident in Carroll County. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Former Lake Manitou resident, Mrs. Rhea E. Dollens Pryor, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015, unexpectedly at Wynnfield Crossing where she had resided since 2013. Born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Peru, Rhea Elizabeth was a cherished daughter of Harry and Beulah Tyner Dollens. Growing up as the youngest of six children, she shared …read more.

Harold Gene Hamilton, 66, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Friday, June 19 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Born on Sept. 29, 1948, in Newport, Ark., Harold Gene was the treasured son of Harold Ivan and Maxine Worsham Hamilton. Growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.