John J. Kotzmacher, 70, Rochester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in South Bend, the son of Frank and Viola (Gerlach) Kotzmacher. Kotzmacher had worked for the South Bend Tribune in distribution for many years. …read more.

Charles “Verdon” Paul, 82, of Gilead, Indiana passed at 4:26 am, Monday, March 30, 2020 at Hickory Creek Heath Care of Peru, Indiana. Verdon was born on Sept. 10, 1937 in Fulton County, Indiana to the late Charles Edison and Evelyn (Swope) Paul. He married on Nov. 25, 1958 in Gilead to Della Louise Damron, …read more.

Mr. David A. Eskridge, 40, Rochester passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home.

Mr. Ted Bee Hazelwood, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home. This followed a three-year courageous and valiant battle with cancer. In Elgood, W. Va., Ted was born on Aug. 10, 1936. He was a treasured son of Fred Sr. and …read more.

Ted Bee Hazelwood, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home. This followed a three year courageous and valiant battle with cancer. In Elgood, W. Va., Ted was born on Aug. 10, 1936. He was a treasured son of Fred …read more.

Gerald E. Timberman, 92, Rochester, passed away at 11:09 p.m., on March 26, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Barbara Lou Rudo, 85, rural Akron, died at 10:29 p.m., March 25, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born on May 16, 1934, to Glen W. and Minnie M. (McClone) Holloway in Mentone. Barbara graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1952. She married Sava Rudo on July 4, 1953 at the Beaver …read more.

Teresa “Terry” Koebcke, 57, Kewanna, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Born Aug. 23, 1962, in Starke County, she was the daughter of James and Lynn (Fagan) Downhour. She was a 1980 Rochester High School graduate. On March 3, 2000, she married Russell C. Koebcke. He survives. …read more.

Arthur Ray Spencer, Jr., 53, Rochester, passed away at 9:38 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his mother’s home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On April 6, 1966, he was born in Fulton County. Named for his dad, he was the treasured son of Arthur Ray Sr. and Judy Mehrley Spencer. He was a lifetime …read more.

Wayne Grube, 67, Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. On May 19, 1952, Max Wayne Grube was born in Rochester. He was the second of four sons of Max A. and Stella M. Patton Grube. Growing up, he shared his childhood with Morgan and Mark. In 1971, he …read more.

Kathy Baker Dotson, 75, Akron, died at 5:25 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home. She was born Dec. 24, 1944, in Paintsville, Ky. to Richard and Nettie (Sluss) McKenzie. Kathy first married John D. Baker on Jan. 31, 1965; he died June 26, 1971. She then married Glen Dotson on May 4, 1996. …read more.

Wayne Grube, 67, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Fort Myers, Fla.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Arthur Ray Spencer Jr., 53, of Rochester passed away at 9:38 p.m., March 21, 2020 at his home. This followed a  2 1/2 year battle with cancer.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester

Mary K. Hopkins, 79, formerly of Rochester passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Arbor View Community, Burlington, Wisc. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

John C. Doran, 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 5, 1950, in LaPorte, the son of Dee and Virginia (Newton) Doran. He served with the United States Army as an infantryman during the Vietnam War and was awarded a bronze star. On …read more.

Ronald Lee Miller, 71, Rochester, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1948, in Peru, the son of John F. and Lona L. (Thomas) Miller. Ronald served in the United States navy during the Vietnam War and was employed by General Motors and Chrysler …read more.

Raymond J. Zartman, 90, Rochester, passed away at 11:57 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 30, 1930, in Fulton, the son of Voris D. and Edna M. (Surface) Zartman. On April 13, 1951, in Kewanna, he married Marjorie Denton and she survives. Early in his life, Raymond worked …read more.

Mildred G. Hurtt, 93, Rochester, passed away at 6:23 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Oct. 8, 1926, in Arcola, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Tinsey Opal (Parker) Sylvester. On July 2, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., she married Raymond Hurtt. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Jay Dee Elliott, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. On Nov. 5, 1952, in Indianapolis, he was born to Harold L. Elliott and Connie M. Turner Elliott who preceded him in death. He spent his childhood in Plainfield and Lakeville, before moving to Rochester in 1961. As a child, …read more.

Mr. Jay Elliott, 67,  passed away at his residence on March 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Norma Lou (Freeman) Lackey, 88, of Akron, went on to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020, surrounded by her family. Norma was born on March 31, 1931, in Atwood, to Mearl and Versa Mae (Yeager) Freeman. She was united in marriage to Robert W. Lackey in Winona Lake on May 27, 1953: …read more.

Norma L. Lackey, 88, Akron, passed away at 7:33 a.m. Monday, March 2, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Johanna Christina Gudas, 96, Winamac, passed away on March 1, 2020, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac. She was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Foley, Ala., to Joseph and Antonia Arndt Gudas, who preceded her in death. She carried many affectionate nicknames, including “Jan,” “JoAnn” and “Jo-Jo.” She was the oldest child in a large …read more.

Jesse Lavon Martin, son of Russell E. and Trina D. (Shaum) Martin, was born on Nov. 23, 2016, in Fulton County. He departed this life peacefully in his mother’s arms following a sudden illness after a liver transplant on Feb. 26, 2020, at the age of 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days.  Surviving besides …read more.

David Edwin Woods, Jr, 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On June 12, 1940, in Lake County, he was born to David E. Sr. and Elizabeth Shaw Woods. He and Donna K. Malott were married on July 16, 1960, in Lake County. They have shared nearly …read more.

Infant Averie Grace Stuckman, 3 months, Rochester, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in her residence. She was born to Cody Stuckman and Chasity Skaggs on Nov. 3, 2019, in Warsaw. Surviving are her parents; Cody Stuckman and Chasity Skaggs of Rochester; siblings; Paxton Stuckman, Hudson Stuckman, Aaron Stetzel, Jr., Ryleigh Stetzel, …read more.

Edward “Ed” J. Robinson, 57, Carmel formerly of Lucerne, Rochester and Walkerton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1962, in Ambler, Penn. Ed was a 1980 Caston High School graduate and a 1984 graduate of Manchester University. After graduating Ed taught high school English at …read more.

Judy Vernon Zent, 77, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:09 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Wynnfield Crossing, where she had lived for the past year and a half. On April 11, 1942, in Hammond, Judy Lyn Vernon was born to John and Martha Walters Vernon. Growing up, …read more.

Betsy, 92, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1927 in Marshall County, to the late C.B. and Hattie May (Lichtenberger) McKinney. Two brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. She graduated from Culver High School in 1946 and married Don Milner. They had two …read more.

Joseph L. “Joey” Allen, 35, Rochester, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Kewanna. Born on Nov. 14, 1984, in Rochester, he was the son of Jerry and Lila (Phillips) Allen, Jr. He was employed at Save A Lot in Rochester. Joey enjoyed coon hunting, taking care of his dogs, and being outdoors. Survivors …read more.

Berniece Bitterling, 91, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on February 22, 2020 . On Oct. 29, 1928, Berniece Rookstool was born northwest of Rochester in Richland Township. She was the treasured daughter of Clayton and Celia Bradway Rookstool. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers …read more.

Treva (Flora) Smith, 85 of Warsaw, and formerly of the Argos community passed with her loving family present on Feb. 19, 2020, at 9:55 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On Aug. 4, 1934 in rural Fulton County, she was born to Clarence …read more.

Prince Gardner Jr, 68 was born on Jan. 1, 1952, in Montgomery, Ala., the son of Prince Sr. and Maggie Lee (Harris) Gardner. (Prince Gardner Sr. preceded him in death). Prince was the first of ten children.  He and his parents moved to Chicago, Ill. in 1953, there he attended Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy, Chicago, …read more.

Krystal K. Smith, 71, Rochester, passed at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born on Nov. 25, 1948, in Rochester to the late Herbert and Gloria (Ensign) Ballenger. She married on March 22, 1975, in Kewanna, to Dennis A. Smith, who preceded her in death on March 31, …read more.

Krystal K. Smith, 71, Rochester, passed at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born on Nov. 25, 1948, in Rochester to the late Herb and Gloria (Ensign) Ballenger. She married on March 22, 1975, in Kewanna, to Dennis A. Smith, who preceded her in death on March 31, …read more.

Nathan M. Cloud, 34, Rochester, passed away at 2:48 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 11, 1986, in Plymouth, the son of Michael Cloud and Sondra (Swartz) Brewer. Nathan had graduated from Rochester High School in 2005. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Nathan had full confidence in the …read more.

Michael D. Shafer, 57, Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Larry L. Stavedahl, 82, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, went to be in God’s presence surrounded by his loving family at 11:49 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on June 20, 1937 in South Bend, to the late Charles and Eva Mae (Blew) Stavedahl. He married on Oct. 27, 1957, …read more.

Marcella Carol “Marcy” Cooksey, 62, rural Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 4, 1957, in Wabash, to Valon Vance and Martha C. (King) Dillingham. She attended Southwood High School. She married Roger Cooksey in Kentucky on Oct. 18, 1990. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, flowers, and …read more.

Ira Milam, 61, Rochester, passed away at 2:27 A.M. Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Sept. 20, 1958, in Como, Miss., the son of Charlie and Frances (Lomax) Milam. Ira worked various jobs including managing high rise buildings in Chicago, Il. Ira loved fishing, hunting, going to the casinos …read more.

Jeff Good was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:59 PM at his home. This followed a fierce yet valiant battle with cancer for the past 19 months. On Sept. 8, 1963, Jeffrey Duane Good was born in Rochester’s Woodlawn Hospital. He was a treasured son of Junior D. and Joyce …read more.

Lewie Arnold Overlander, 81, Akron, died on Jan. 31, 2020 following a lengthy illness at 11:35 p.m. at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1938, in rural Miami County, Indiana to Edward and Catherine (Kamp) Overlander.  He was one of six children and lived his whole life in the Akron community. Lewie married …read more.

Mr. Bob Weaver, 87, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:10 a.m., Feb. 2, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Arrangement are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Jeff Good was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:59 PM, Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his home. A celebration of the life of Jeff D. Good will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9,  2020 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester.  Friends may visit …read more.

Duane “Hack” Hackworth, 65, of Akron, passed away at 3:10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at his residence. On March 30, 1954, Duane was born in Kosciusko County to Oliver and Ora Lee Marsillett Hackworth. Duane and Janet L. Sheetz were married on Aug. 25, 1973, at the Akron United Methodist Church. They have shared …read more.

Jane l. Burkett, 90, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:02 a.m., Jan. 30, 2020, at the Life Care Center, Rochester.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Beverly Jean (Johnson) Heyde, 86, Rochester, passed away quietly in her home at 7:10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Beverly was born in San Francisco, California on Feb. 16, 1933, to William and Thelma Johnson, along with her twin sister, Shirley (Johnson) Glasson, who preceded her in death. Beverly …read more.

Mr. Arthur L. Harper,  89, Rochester, passed away at 4:05 a.m., Jan. 27, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Anthony Ray Coplen, 33, Rochester, passed away at 5:46 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1986, in Rochester, the son of Perry Coplen and Jackie (Scott) Horn. Anthony graduated from Rochester High School and from Ball State University with a degree in Science Technology. He was an …read more.

Rhea Lea Foltz, 38 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 in her Warsaw home. Previously of Rochester, Rhea was born and raised in Milford. She was the daughter of the late Edward E. Foltz, Jr. and the late Jacqueline (Heckaman) Foltz. She was a 2000 graduate of Warsaw …read more.

Robert L Forney, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Bret Raymond Shepler, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 10:58 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at his residence at the age of 60. He was born on May 16, 1959, in Warsaw, to Bettylee (Forrester) Shepler and Harold Raymond Shepler. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1978 graduate of Warsaw High …read more.

Betty Jean Miller, 73, Macy, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at her residence. On Aug. 29, 1946, Betty Ogle was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of Russell and Helen McClaran Ogle. As one of eight children, she lived her entire …read more.

Betty J. Miller, 73, Macy, passed away at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Norma Lee Robins, 90, Rochester, passed away at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. On July 3, 1929, Norma Lee Bussert was born in Mishawaka. She was a treasured daughter of Palmer and Lola Calloway Bussert. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Marily.  In 1948, Norma …read more.

Mr. Fred Allen McGlothin, 66, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at the IU-Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. On May 14, 1953, Fred was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Fred R. and Rosemary Holloway McGlothin.  Growing up as one …read more.

Jack Allen Miller, 89, Nyona-South Mud Lakes, Macy, went on his last ride to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at 4:35 p.m. at his daughter’s residence on South Mud Lake. Jack was born on April 4, 1930, in Kokomo, the son of Donald T. and Lela B. (French) Miller. On May …read more.

LuAnn Cohn, 65, of Kewanna went to be with the Lord at 2:35 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. Born May 10, 1954 in Gary, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucille (Martin) Long. She was a 1972 graduate of Edison High School in East Gary. …read more.

Mr. Fred Allen McGlothin, 66, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at the IU-Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. On May 14, 1953, Fred was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of  Fred R. and Rosemary Holloway McGlothin.  Growing up as one of …read more.

Wanda Mae Fultz, 90, Indianapolis, formerly of South Bend, and Fulton County, passed away at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at Westside Garden Plaza, Indianapolis. She was born on Aug. 25, 1929 in Akron, the daughter of Harry and Viola (Swick) Funnell. On July 2, 1949, she married John Richard Fultz. He preceded her …read more.

James D. Kollars, 63, Rochester, passed away at 5:16 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in his residence. James was born on Nov. 27, 1956, in South Bend, to David and Carol (Edmonson) Kollars. James attended Mishawaka High School. He served his country as a private in the U.S. Marine Corp. James is survived by his …read more.

James D. Kollars, 63, Rochester, passed away at 5:16 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mr. Melvin E. Stamberger, 93, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:33 a.m., Jan. 12, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. On Feb. 13, 1926, Melvin Edwin Stamberger was born in Bureau County, Illinois. He was a treasured son of Herman Oscar and Hilda Margaret Lamps Stamberger. Growing …read more.

Melvin Stamberger, 93, of Rochester, passed away at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, on Jan. 12, 2020, at 1:33 a.m.  Arrangements are pending with the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Terri Charais Bowers, 59, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, after a valiant three-year battle with pancreatic and liver cancer, Terri is now pain-free. Her love of family and friends kept her fighting, but the Lord has called her home. Terri was known as being exceptionally kind and empathetic, never met …read more.

Therese C. “Terri” Bowers, 59, passed away at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Patricia E. Kuykendoll, 65, Rochester, passed away at home on Jan. 4, 2020. Pat was born to Lester and Mable (Hiland) Karn on Sept. 1, 1954, in Michigan. She was married to James E. Kuykendoll Jr and he preceded her in death in 2011. She recently retired from Diggers Specialties in Bremen. Pat is survived …read more.

Janet H. Wood, 79, rural Akron, passed at 6:23 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Janet was born on April 18, 1940, at her parents’ home near Akron to the late Frederick L. and Mildred E. Hammond. Janet was an elementary school teacher for Akron School and for Rochester Schools …read more.

Mr. Pat H.  Meade, 78, Rochester, passed away at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Traditions at Solana of Indianapolis. On Aug. 20, 1941, Pat Harmon Meade was born in Bluffton. He was a treasured son of Alvis Charles and Vallera Lousetta Gray Meade.  Growing up he shared his childhood with five brothers. He …read more.

Mr. Patrick “Pat”  Meade, 78, Rochester,  was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2 a.m., Jan. 8, 2020, at Traditions of Solana in Indianapolis.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Gary Michael Smith, 46, Rochester, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Summit City Nursing Home of Fort Wayne. In Logansport, on Jan. 11, 1973, Gary was born to David William and Margaret “Peggy” Ann Miller Smith. In 1991, he graduated from Rochester High School. He lived his entire life in Fulton County. …read more.

Terry L. Croussore, 73, Rochester, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. He was born on Sept. 21, 1946, in Rochester, the son of Curtis Croussore Jr. and Metha (Gregory) Croussore. Mr. Croussore spent most of his life working in small engine repair for mowers as well as …read more.

Gary Michael Smith, 46, of Rochester passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2019, at Summit City Nursing Home of Fort Wayne. arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Renessa Bays of Akron, passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at her residence surrounded by family at the age of 78. She was born on Oct. 4, 1941, in Mousie, Ky. to Annie (Hunter) Wicker and Crit Wicker. On Jan. 25, 1963, she was married to Carl Raymond Bays. They shared …read more.

Randall O. Yeazel, 64 and a resident of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Known to many as “Randy” or “Randy-Blake,” Randy was a fun-loving person who will be missed by many. Born on March 10, 1955, Randy was the son of Irvin V. and Lorraine W. (Phaller) …read more.

Mr. James “Jim” Fisher, 69, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 1, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. On April 29, 1950, James Everett “Jim” Fisher was born in Fulton County. He was the son of Woodward and Evelyn Nelson Fisher. Growing up in Kewanna Jim …read more.

Robert H. Ogle, 83, rural Akron, passed at 3:19 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 29, 1936, in Denver, to the late Earl and Anna Irene (Dillard) Ogle. He married on July 4, 1962, in Wabash, Ellen J. Curless, she survives. He worked for Ogle’s Standard Oil Station …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Anthony “Tony” Lee Shaffer, 46, passed away unexpectedly at Starke County Hospital in Knox. Born in Rochester on Nov. 27, 1973 to Stephen and Donna Holmes Shaffer, Tony grew up in the northwestern part of Fulton County.  Throughout his childhood, he could be found outside on adventures with his siblings. Many …read more.

James “Jim” Fisher, 69, Rochester, passed away on Jan. 1, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Paul Roy Fox, 83, of rural Rochester, passed at 12:34 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at his residence. Paul was born on April 1, 1936 in Wyno, Pennsylvania to the late Glenn and Martha (Wertz) Fox. In 1957 he married Merida L. Wolfe and she preceded him on April 3, 1976. He then married on …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Anthony “Tony” Shafer,  46, passed away at Knox on Jan. 1, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Bobby Oliver, 65, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1 p.m., Dec. 29, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On March 6, 1954, Robert John Oliver was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Rue and Melva Lowe Oliver. Growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.

Dale Gross of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home, on Christmas Day 2019 at 9:45 p.m., surrounded by his nieces and nephews and their families. Dale was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and camping. Always up for giving someone a hard time, he was lovingly known as the stubborn ole mule of the family. He …read more.

Bernice E. Reese, 92, formerly of Akron, passed on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Dorothy Smith, 96, formerly of rural Akron, passed at 10:10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Mrs. Augusta “Augie” Bair, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:48 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at her residence. Augie is lovingly remembered by two daughters, Edie Hisey, of Rochester, Judy Griffis and husband Brad of Tippecanoe; a son, Matthew Thompson and wife Judy of Kenosha, WI; seven grandchildren, Adam Hisey of Rochester, Jessica and …read more.

Erma Jean Walters, 93, rural Akron, passed at 9:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on April 26, 1926, in Culver, to the late Daniel and Eva (Myers) Burkett. She married on Aug. 13, 1949, in Rochester,  to Kenneth R. Walters, who preceded her in death on Aug. 24, …read more.

Jeffery Smith Shriver, 53, Rochester, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief but valiant battle against cancer. On Nov. 20, 1966, he was the first born of Stephen and Jane Smith Shriver. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Tina and Beth. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1985. To pursue …read more.

Revered Tippecanoe Valley teacher,  coach Jeffery Smith Shriver,  53, of Rochester passed away at the Cleveland Clinic following a valiant battle with liver cancer. A celebration of the life of Coach Jeffery S. Shriver will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at the Tippecanoe Valley High School, 8345 State Road 19, …read more.

Sara Jane Hoffman, 80, Rochester, passed away at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1939, in Kewanna, the daughter of Clurel T. and Jeanette (Mutchler) Hunter. On Aug. 27, 1961, at the Prairie Grove Church in Kewanna, she married Howard Hoffman and he survives. Mrs. Hoffman …read more.

Victor E. Hill passed in peace on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at the age of 86 in Rialto, Calif. He was born in Fulton County, Indiana, to Donald and Juanita Hill on June 18, 1933. He spent much of his youth on the farm in northern Indiana then moved to Illinois, California, Michigan, then back …read more.

Nancy J. Evers, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 7:43 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.  Arrangements are pending at Rans Funeral Home’s Kewanna Chapel, 123 E Main St, Kewanna.

Carol Louise Scott, 78, formerly of Rochester passed away at 4:01 AM on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.   On Dec. 24, 1940, in Logansport, Carol Louise Coffman was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Alva L. and Fannie Mathilda Crooks Coffman. Growing up she shared her …read more.

Ingrid F. Becherer, 87, Rochester, and longtime Kokomo, resident died at 1:58 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Howard Community Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1932, in Hamburg, Germany to Else (Albrecht) and Henry Levert. She attended Rostock University to study medicine. On June 22, 1952, she married Hans Becherer, a doctoral candidate …read more.

Oris G. Baker 92, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5:24 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Feb. 25, 1927, in Rochester, the son of Howard Ray and Sarah “Sadie” (Estabrook) Baker. On Dec. 9, 1951, in Rochester, he married Mary P. Rentschler and she survives. Oris had attended …read more.

Wanda Louise Loudermilk, 88, of the Tiosa community passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. On July 30, 1931, Wanda was born in Piney View, W. Va. to Tommy Allen and Roxie Faye Garrett Bragg. Wanda and Emory G. Loudermilk were married in Beckley, W. Va. on April 9, 1948. They shared 46 …read more.

Wanda L. Loudermilk, 88, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Sandra A. Witham, 86, Mentone, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Memorial Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

W. Bobette Miller, 92, rural Macy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:20 p.m, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru. She was born on Nov. 23, 1927, near Macy, the first daughter of Chester and Orpha (Knauff) Adkins. She was raised near Mexico and graduated from Jefferson …read more.

Patricia Ruth Horn, 85, formerly of Akron, died at 4:51 p.m. Nov. 26, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she was a resident. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Alexandria, to Charles M. and Martha E. (Baker) Malicoat. She married Jack E. Horn on June 10, 1951, in Alexandria. She lived …read more.