Nondas “Nonnie” Irene Sohlke went home to live with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 2, 2015. She was born May 10, 1932, in Pendelton, to Richard and Irene Hodges. She was number seven of eight children. On July 29, 1951, she married Arthur Sohlke, who survives. They moved to Oregon in 1959. …read more.

Thomas J. Shanks 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday June 16, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 8, 1936 in Cass County, the son of Willard and Anna (Reno) Shanks. On Sept. 3, 1953 in Lucerne, he married Olive M. Lunsford and she survives. Mr. Shanks had worked in construction …read more.

Donald Lee Gunter, 67, Rochester, passed away at 11:27 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 14, 1948, in Winamac, the son of Clarence and Laura Ellen (Irvin) Gunter. On June 13, 1998, in Rochester, he married Karen Hively. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Mr. Nicholas Anthony Bart, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at his residence. On May 5, 1950, Nicholas was born in Oconto Falls, WI, the treasured son of Charles Nicholas and Grace Loretta Ballachino Bart. He graduated from Arrowhead High School of Heartland, Wis. in 1957 with his class. Following …read more.

Nancy Betcher, 74, of Rochester passed away at 2 p.m. June 14, 2015, at the Elkhart Hospice House.

Margaret A. Williams 91, Rochester, passed away at 3:03 a.m. Sunday June 14, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 10, 1923, in Pulaski County, the daughter of James and Frances (Hibbs) Kasten. On Jan. 8, 1944, in Pulaski County, she married Glenn R. Williams and he survives. Mrs. Williams had been a …read more.

Tender and sweet, Little Miss Aylee Nichole Foxworth was surrounded by her loving family when she was born at 6:17 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Held lovingly the arms of her parents mommy Nichole and daddy Nathan until she ascended to the Heavens at 7:30 p.m. on the day of her …read more.

James (Jim) Edward O’Brien, Rochester, died Friday, June 5, 2015. Jim was born on May 15, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Elizabeth (Nagle) O’Brien. Jim had three sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” (Al) Weiler, Genevieve “Jean” (Ben) Farmer and Marjorie “Marge” (Irving) Slattery and three brothers Thomas (Dorothy), Daniel (Rita) and William (Beverly). He married …read more.

Lyle Bennett, 76, of Lucerne passed away at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born on Sept. 17, 1938, in Charleston, Ill., he was the son of the late Ray “Bud” and Mabel (Huddleston) Bennett. On Oct. 22, 1966 he married Vyllis “Vy” J. Stilwell, she survives. He was a U.S. …read more.

Robert J. Beringer, Rochester, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Funeral Home, Fulton County.    

James E. O’Brien, Rochester, died Friday, June 5, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Zimmerman Funeral Home, Fulton County.    

Mr. Bernard Harry Simon, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 9:53 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On May 5, 1920, Bernard was born in Chicago to Harry and Rose Mary Zalud Simon. Answering the call to patriotism, Bernard joined the US Navy. His first stint was from 1938 …read more.

Bernard H. Simon, 95, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Thomas was born on May 1, 2015, in Ft. Wayne.  He was the son of Jonathan P. Ferguson and Michelle Booth. He is survived by his parents: Jonathan and Michelle, Akron; one brother: Jonathan P. …read more.

John “Jack” E. Waltz, 75, 5567 E. 75 South, Rochester, passed away at 7:05 P.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1940, in Rochester, the son of Merrill D. and Bertha (Hower) Waltz. On June 15, 1958, in Fulton, Indiana, he married Lelia Ann Waltz. She preceded him …read more.

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel in Logansport.

Robert L. Stocking 85, Rochester, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Saturday June 6, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on July 10, 1929 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Beryle and Etta (Frey) Stocking. On Dec. 23, 1950 in Rochester, he married Diane J. Elin. She preceded him in death on March 9, …read more.

D. Jean Ellis, 86, Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 6, 1929, in Rochester, to Estle L. and Mary E. (Nellans) Bryant. She was married on July 28, 1950, to Leroy Ellis, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1963. …read more.

Cora L. Powers, 61, Tippecanoe and Rochester, died 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her residence. She was born July 29, 1953, in Tell City, to Martin and Juanita (Jackson) Bolin. On Dec. 18, 1988, Cora married Kevin P. Powers in Springfield, Mass. He survives in Tippecanoe. Cora was a homemaker and a member …read more.

Cora L. Powers, 61, of Rochester, passed at 1:05 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Donna Jean Ellis, 86, of Akron, passed at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mr. Robert Wayne Smith, 84, of Leiters Ford passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Community Howard Regional Health of Kokomo. On Jan. 7, 1931, Bob was born near Leiters Ford to Grover and Chloe Ball Smith. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers and two sisters. With great …read more.

Robert W. Smith, 84, Leiter’s Ford, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Community Howard Hospital, Kokomo. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  

Daniel Miller Sr., 57, of Rochester, passed away at 5:10 p.m., May 28, 2015. On July 4, 1957, a firecracker, Dan, was born in Rochester, a treasured son of Arden and Gloria Alspach Miller. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. He was member of the Rochester High School Class …read more.

Benjamin Luke Thompson III, the son of Benjamin C. and Tammy S. (Austin) Thompson Jr., went home to be with Jesus, at 4:22 a.m.  Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. Benjamin was born May 19, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his loving parents; twin sister: Emily M. Thompson; sister: Cayle …read more.

Dakota James “Cody” Nilson, 17, of Fulton passed away at 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 20, 1998, in Logansport, he was the son of Doug J.O. Nilson and Rebecca Minniear. Cody had just finished his Junior …read more.

George D. Hendrickson, 86, of Grass Creek passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. Born on Jan. 28, 1929, in South Bend, he was the son of the late Florance and Frances (Elliott) Hendrickson. On June 29, 1963 he married Marge N. Lloyd, she survives. He was a …read more.

Ruth A. Bowersox 80, Rochester, and longtime time Leiters Ford, resident, passed away at 7:57 p.m. Sunday May 24, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 12, 1934 in Fulton County, the daughter of James and Goldia (Garland) Calhoun. In 1952 at the Leiters’ Ford United Methodist Church, she …read more.

Carolyn Thompson, 80, of Logansport and formerly of Akron, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at the Chase Center of Logansport. She was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Providence, R.I. to Howard L. and Mildred (Randall) Card. She was a nurses aid while living in Rhode Island. She attended the Olive Bethel Church …read more.

George D. Hendrickson, 86, of Grass Creek passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.

Rev. Michael E. McFarland, 63, Rochester, his faith became sight with his loving family at his side at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, after being in failing health since November He was born June 20, 1951, in Rochester to Eugene and Virginia (Swango) McFarland. On Sept. 2, 1976, in …read more.

Carolyn Thompson, 80, of Logansport,and formerly of Akron,passed at 11:25 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Chase Center of Logansport. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Juanita M. King, 85, Rochester, passed away peacefully at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday May 19, 2015, into God’s glorious presence. She was born on Jan. 18, 1930, in Rochester, the daughter of Bryce and Arlene (Morris) Thompson. Juanita married Edward King on Nov. 3, 1950, in Rochester, witnessed by Devon Ogle and Barb Smiley. He survives. …read more.

Juanita M. King died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born Jan. 18, 1930. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home.

Mr. Craig “Sam” Foster, 61, of Rochester, passed away at 7:28 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Nov. 26, 1953, Sam was born in Indianapolis to Milton and Betty Jane Bruce Foster. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers: Steven; Bruce; and David. As a U.S. Army Veteran, Sam …read more.

Kenneth R. See 63, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday May 18, 2015, at the Center for Hospice- Elkhart. He was born on November 22, 1951 in Peru, the son of Victor R. and Donna (Smith) See. Mr. See worked for the North Central Co-op, Rochester, for over forty four years. In his …read more.

Barbara J. Engle, 74, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Born on Aug. 25, 1940, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna Koopman. She was the 1958 valedictorian at Pittsboro High School. On May 15, 1982 she married Robert …read more.

Carol Ann Shewman, 75, of Akron, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, after being in failing health for seven months. She was born Aug. 3, 1939, in Akron, to Elmer and Blanche (Miller) Dickey. She married Stanley L. Shewman on Nov. 23, 1958, in Akron, who preceded her …read more.

Mary Ruth Keim, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 5, 1928, in Rochester, the daughter of Fred and Helen (Shuman) Gottschalk and graduated from Fulton High School in 1946. She married neighbor and childhood friend, Frederick Byron Keim, …read more.

Mrs. Thelma Pauline Ailer Peterson, 93, formerly of Rochester, passed away at Grace Village Health Care Center on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Fulton County, Thelma was a cherished daughter of Russell and Blanche Wynn Ailer. Growing up as the second eldest she shared her childhood with three sisters: Velma; …read more.

Ronald L. Ulery, 73, of Rochester, passed away at 5:04 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his residence. On Nov. 17, 1941, Ron was born in Twelve Mile to Richard and Rosella Bean Ulery. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and four brothers. Ron was a member of the last class to …read more.

Sava Rudo, 91, rural Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 10, 1924, in Omaha, Neb., to Mike and Catherine (Bless) Rudo. He has lived in the Akron area for 26 years coming from Omaha, Neb. Sava married Barbara Holloway on …read more.

Karen R. Shank, 52, of Winamac passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Born Feb. 14, 1963, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald L. and Doris E. (Walls) Woolington. On April 22, 2006, she married James N. Shank Jr., he survives. She was a 1981 Kewanna …read more.

Jane (Smith) Foellinger Miller 93, Poway, California and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Monday May 4, at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1921 in Rochester, the daughter of Gerald Percy and Myra (Paramore) Smith. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1939 and attended Indiana University. On Jan. 11, …read more.

Dale Eugene Pugh, 68, Rochester, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Peru, the son of Paul Roscoe and Clara Lucille (Deeds) Pugh. On Feb. 4, 1984 in Rochester, Indiana, he married Janice E. Thousand. She preceded him in death on March …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Eiler Sr., 79, of Rochester, passed away today at Parkview Regional Medical Center North, Fort Wayne. On July 5, 1935, Bob was delivered by his proud father in Kewanna. His parents are the late Paul Austin and Nina J. Sutton Eiler. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great …read more.

Donald R. “Don” Hibner, 77, of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Elwood, Illinois, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Georgia (Miller) Hibner. On Aug. 4, 1957, he married Etta E. Brown, she survives. Don was a Regional Sales Director at …read more.

Nancy Sterk, 62, Akron, passed away 11:53 a.m. Sunday, May 3 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Nancy was born on June 24, 1952, in Rochester to Cornelius H. and Winnie (Kelderhouse) Sterk. She graduated from Akron High School in 1970. She was a member of Akron United Methodist Church. She worked at …read more.

Branigan Lee Bahney, 19, Akron, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, May 2, 2015, in an automobile accident. He was born on Oct. 14, 1995 in Peru, Ind., to Fernando Paredes and A’shel (Bahney) Santana. Branigan graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School, where he played football and participated in the drama …read more.

Mr. C. William “Bill” Freyberg, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Born on April 14, 1930 in Tiffin, Ohio he was a treasured son of Frederick F. and Eileen Paxton Freyberg. Growing up he shared his childhood with his brother …read more.

Patty Lou Huff, 62, of Rochester passed away at 7:17 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On July 21, 1952, Patty was born in Niles, Mich., to Russell Harold and Velma Jean Yard Hecht. Patty and Daniel R. Huff were married on Aug. 3, 1952, in Rochester. Patty is lovingly remembered by her …read more.

Beryle “John” R. Kinsey, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25. “Johnny B.” was born on June 16, 1939 in Warsaw to William L. and Marian L. (Roose) Kinsey. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 where he was honored as an outstanding all-sports athlete, with the Rulo Minear Award, which …read more.

Nicole L. Ebner, 29, Rochester, passed away at 9:34 p.m. Monday, April, 27, at I.U. Health, Lafayette. She was born in Knox on Dec. 23, 1985, the daughter of Daniel L. and Eleanor (Tunis) Ebner. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed doing crafts in her spare time. Survivors include her sons: Mitchell Alexander Pappas, …read more.

Beverly Joan Geller, 71, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, at her home in Jacksonville, Fla. Beverly was born on July 6, 1943, to Samuel Edward and Mildred Louise Cochran MacClain. Growing up she shared her childhood with eight siblings. She was a member of the Rochester High School Class …read more.

Marilyn Diane Zartman, 80, of Nyona Lake, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Monday, April 27, at Community Howard Regional Hospital of Kokomo. Marilyn was born on Jan. 23, 1935, in Kokomo, to Edward V. and Maxine A. Milner Brown. Growing up she shared her childhood with her brother Ed, near Fulton. With great Bulldog pride, …read more.

Harold H. Brown, 86, of Kewanna, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, at his companion’s residence in Wheatfield. He was born to Harry and Ferrell (Freeman) Brown on Aug. 16, 1928, in Pulaski County. He married Roseamond Leiter in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1994. Harold was a United Stated …read more.

Oma Manns, 87, 808 E. Main St., Akron, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek, Rochester, where she had resided for two and a half months. Oma was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on May 21, 1927 to Charles and Lula (Dotson) Hackworth. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three …read more.

Mrs. Martha Ellen DeTurk, 85, of Rochester, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at her residence. On March 14, 1930, Martha was born in Bradshaw, W.V. to Tom and Millie Blankenship Blankenship. She was one of 11 children. Martha and Guy DeTurk were married on March 21, 1953, in Grundy, Va., and moved …read more.

Charlene Wogomon, 51, of Rochester, passed away at 4:21 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at her residence. On May 2, 2015, Charlene was born in Warsaw to Denvil and Mary Meade Yates. In 1981, Charlene graduated from Tippecaone Valley High School. Charlene and Jerry A. Wogomon were married on June 17, 1994, in Tippecanoe. Charlene was a …read more.

Lavern Ray “Butch” Scott, 71, of Rochester, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at his residence. He was born in Hammond to Authur and Freda (Bruce) Scott on Feb. 27, 1944. Scott retired from Dean Foods and had been a member of the Eagles Lodge. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, …read more.

Orville F. Thomas, 90, of Strasburg, Colo., formerly of Grass Creek, passed away Thursday, April 2, at Prairie Creek Assisted Living Center in Strasburg. Born on Nov. 29, 1924 in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Floyd and Leona (Sutton) Thomas. On May 14, 1944 he married Florence M. Ratcliff. She preceded him …read more.

Karin Petro, 53, Rochester, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 19, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Joan (Strepek) Janick. She graduated from Kelly High School, Chicago, Illinois and DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Karin had …read more.

James Oscar Wells, Jr., 87, of Rochester, passed away at 10:58 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. On July 22, 1927, Jim was born in Peru to James Oscar and Dolly May Harmon Wells Sr. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Gene. In 1945 he graduated from Peru …read more.

Jeri A. Mason, 81, of Logansport, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born on June 16, 1933, in Kokomo, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Iris (Dwiggens) WainWright. Jeri was a graduate of Kokomo High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. …read more.

Irvin A. Jylland, 75, of Rochester, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Irvin was born in Rochester, Minn. on July 12, 1939, to Chester and Hazel Walker Jylland. Irvin worked at Winamac Spring and Coil until becoming disabled. To relax he enjoyed going to the truck stop …read more.

Elsie E. Spangler, 99, Fulton, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born to Grover and Ruth (Sullivan) Moss, in Cass County on Jan. 26, 1916. A graduate of the Twelve Mile High School, Elsie married Ed Spangler on Aug. 15, 1936 to begin a life as …read more.

Billy Leroy Yeager, 79, 401 South Cherry St., Akron, died March 25, 2015, in Fort Wayne, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1936, in Leesburg, to Rev. Victor R. and Clara C. (Barnhart) Yeager. He lived 40 years in Akron coming from Middletown, Conn. Billy graduated from Burket School …read more.

Max G. Gill, 87, Rochester, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday March 24, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Sept. 4, 1927, in Johnson County, the son of Clater E. and Mary (Smith) Gill. He was an U.S. Army veteran. Max had worked at Chrysler in Kokomo, owned several restaurants in the …read more.

Phyllis Virginia Steele, 86, Akron, died on 9:47 p.m. March 24, 2015, at her residence. She was born on June 24, 1928, in Wabash County, to Carl and Marie (Crumrine) Summers. Phyllis lived most of her life in Akron coming from Wabash. Phyllis married Max Wayne Huffman Nov. 7, 1946, in Akron. He died on …read more.

Jerry M. Honeycutt, 44, of rural Akron, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015, at his residence. He was born Aug. 26, 1970, in Rochester, to Jerry L. and Brenda (Jackson) Honeycutt. He formerly worked at General Tire of Wabash, and Wabash Valley of Silver Lake.He was a graduate of Manchester High School. He is survived by a daughter: Paige …read more.

Phyllis Jean Daulton, 92, of Rochester passed away at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On May 5, 1922, Phyllis was born in Fulton County to Andrew and Edna Goss Wilson. Phyllis and Wayne A. Daulton were married on Feb. 16, 1941 in Valparaiso. He passed away on Jan. …read more.