John Cunningham, 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:19 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Gary Bowens, 69, Rochester, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Methodist Southlake Hospital, Merrillville. He was born on Feb. 22, 1950, the son of Earl and Martha (Vanover) Bowens. He had worked as a carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, watching western movies and loved being in the outdoors. Survivors …read more.

Alice Dillard,  95, passed away at 9:04 p.m.,  Feb. 27, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Wabash. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, 65, Rochester, passed away at 10:28 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at his residence. In Cheyenne, Wyo., on June 3, 1953, Mr. Jones was born to Francis and Marilyn Taylor Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and a brother. Chuck Jones  is survived by his wife Pamela …read more.

Rudy  A. Rom,  96, Rochester, passed away at 9:21 p.m., Feb. 23, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Paul L. Hoffman, of Akron, passed at 5:20 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones 65 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at his home at 10:28 p.m. on Feb. 23. 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Rudy  A. Rom  96, of Rochester, passed away at 9:21 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Bonnie J. Summe, 87, Albion, passed away on Wednesday Feb 20, 2019, at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born on Oct 7, 1931, in Kosciusko County to the late Jackson and Pauline (Personette) Adams. She married Robert “Bob” Summe on Nov. 11, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1977. She served the citizens …read more.

Arlene Kitchel, 87, Rochester, passed away at 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Life Care Center, Rochester. On June 7, 1931, Arlene Thompson was born in Cleveland, OH. She was a treasured daughter of Russell and Violet Kershar Thompson. Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters.   In Cleveland, on Oct. 7, 1950, she …read more.

Arlene Kitchel, 87, Rochester, passed away at 1:41 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Calvin A. Reffett, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:08 a.m.,, Feb. 9, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Kentucky, on May 6, 1938, Calvin Alex Reffett was a treasured son of John George and Lidia Bentley Reffett. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister …read more.

  G. Wayne Reese, 96, Sebring, Fla. and formerly of Akron, passed at 5:07 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Highland Medical Center of Sebring, Fla. He was born on March 27, 1922, in Fulton County, to Lloyd and Donna (Collins) Reese. He married on Oct. 8, 1947 in Rochester, to Bernice E. Thompson, she …read more.

Lifetime Fulton County resident, Frederick J. “Fred” Brown, 98, departed this life at 3:55 a.m., Feb. 3, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. This followed a brief illness. On Jan. 7, 1921, Frederick James Brown was born in Fulton County. He was a treasured son of Eugene and Nancy Ella Winn Brown. He was one of …read more.

Wanda Lee Davis, 63, of Akron died at her residence in Akron at 3:01 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2019. She was born Nov. 16, 1955, in Carlisle, Pa. to Raymond and Mable (Newcomer) Beamer. She married Francis “Butch” Davis on Aug. 3, 1983, in Newville, Pa. and then moved to Akron in 1985. She was …read more.

Laraine M. Fry, 73, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

LaDonna M. Rader, 95, of rural Akron, passed Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Wabash. She was born on Feb. 14, 1923, in Kosciusko County to Loyd and Zelma (Meredith) Summe. She married on Nov. 18, 1945, in the Akron United Methodist Church to Richard C. Rader, he survives. Rader was a schoolteacher, retiring after 33 years. …read more.

Gerald Fredrick “Rick” Emmons Jr., 54, Rochester, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. On July 4, 1964, Gerald “Rick” Emmons was born in Logansport to Gerald F. Sr. and Carolyn L. Glaze Emmons. He worked in residential construction. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with this family and friends. As a member of …read more.

Julia M. Timbers, 88, Rochester passed away at 6:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Heritage Point of Warren. On Jan. 12, 1931, Julia was born in Magoffin County, Ohio to Kenneth and Eva Allen Owens. She was one of 14 children. Julia and Robert L. Timbers were married on Oct. 5, 1948, in Rochester. …read more.

Judy Timbers, 88, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Warren. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

William Paul Gilbreath, 51, Rochester, passed away at 7:21 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at his residence. He was born Dec. 31, 1967, in Indianapolis, and lived most of his life in the Indianapolis area before moving to Rochester in 2011. On March 4, 1995, in Indianapolis, he married Cynthia Burke and she survives. Mr. Gilbreath had …read more.

Larry L. Floor, 82, Akron, passed Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Grace Marcella Figlio, 92, Rochester, passed away at 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Anthony and Marie (Piccolin) Fontanive. On Oct. 5, 1947, in Chicago, Ill., she married John R. Figlio. He preceded her in death …read more.

Michelle Marie Styles, 23, Rochester, passed away at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana She was born on July 21, 1995, in Rochester, the daughter of Robert Styles Jr. and Heather (Herrell) Montelongo. She had been working as a child care provider. Ever the adventurist, she loved to head out …read more.

Prestica “Trish” Ann Daniels, 65, rural Rochester, passed at 11:32 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1953, in Paintsville, Ky. to June (Arms) Montgomery. She married on Jan. 14, 1972, in Warsaw, to Johnnie M. Daniels, he survives. She has been a homemaker. She is survived by …read more.

Cari Heater, 38, Delphi, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Franciscan Health of Lafayette. On Oct. 21, 1980, she was born in Bremen to Thomas S. and Debora Thompson Mikel. Cari and Shane Heater were married on Nov. 5, 2011, at the Riverview Community Church of Tippecanoe. Survivors include her husband, …read more.

Connie Sue Grube, 67, Rochester passed away at 7:25 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Parkview Hospital of Wabash. On February 9, 1951, Connie Grube was born  to Walter F. and Louise M. Edington Grube. The oldest of four siblings, Michael, Janice, and Jerry, Connie graduated from RHS in 1969. She attended Indiana State University where she made lifelong friendships …read more.

Mr. Glen Leonard Shriver, 82, Rochester, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 16, 1936, Mr. Shriver was born in Fulton County, the treasured son of Leonard and Luella Smith Shriver.  Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Bonnie. In 1956, with great …read more.

Rita J. Severns, 74, Akron, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Dec. 22, 1944, in Jamestown, Tenn., the daughter of Floyd L. and Fonza (Lowe) Owens. On May 1, 1964, in Akron, she married Daniel D. Severns and he survives. Mrs. Severens had …read more.

Coach Brian Keith Hooker, 59, of Rochester, passed away at 2:32 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at his residence. On Sept. 10, 1959, Hooker was born in Rochester to Jack Barth and Carolyn Jane Coplen Hooker. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two sisters, Sheila and Lisa, and a brother, Barth. As a Rochester …read more.

Brian Hooker, 59, Rochester, passed away at 2:32 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Neil F. Johnston, 84 of Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. On April 29, 1934, Johnston was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Harry and Evelyn Funk Johnston. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers Harold and Bill. After his 1952 graduation, he served …read more.

Neil Johnston, 84, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Woodlawn Hospital on Dec. 29, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Herbert Paul Haist, 69, of Rochester and formerly of Mentone passed at 9:10 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Aug 14, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio to Paul R. and Eva Mae (Loker) Haist. He was the city planner for Deadwood, South Dakota and worked on …read more.

Doris M. Hood, 86, Rochester, passed away at Catherine Kasper at Donaldson at 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2018. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Hume, Rochester. 

Roy Byerline, 45, Rochester, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at the Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. 

Theresa Pauline Vojtasek passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Dec. 19, 2018. She was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Gary. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of sixty-eight years and her loving parents, Nicholas and Eva (Dionne) Charais. During her childhood, her parents moved to Chesterton, when Theresa …read more.

Connie S. Houser, 74, Rochester, passed away at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. On Dec. 27, 1943, Connie Sue Wagoner was born in Fulton County  She was a treasured daughter of Robert and Mary Johnson Wagoner. Growing up she shared her childhood with four brothers Tom, Bob, Jim …read more.

Betty Ann Stroud, 59, Rochester, passed away at 5:52 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on May 24, 1959, in Rochester, the daughter of Butch Bilby and Donna K. (Perkins) Bilby Rans. On Dec. 24, 1990, in Rochester, she married Thomas Stroud and he survives. She had worked as …read more.

Elvira L. Reed Romine, 92, of  Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at her son’s home. This is the home where she and her husband raised their family. Elvira Louise King was born near Fulton in Fulton County on May 4, 1926. She …read more.

D. Duain “Dewey” Fanning Jr., age 90, of Huntington, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at his home. Mr. Fanning was born on Feb. 13, 1928 in Huntington, the son of Dwight Duain and Mary (Barwick) Fanning. He graduated from Huntington High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from …read more.

Annice Severns, 86, died at 8:42 a.m., Nov. 25, 2018, at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1932, to Guy and Cora (Smith) Heishman in Reynolds. She attended Mead High School, Metea, Indiana. She married Dale Onis Severns in 1949 in Rochester. After living in Leiters Ford, they moved to Akron, where she …read more.

Charone L. Savage, 83, Macy was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:05 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at her residence. On June 14, 1935, Charone Lee Crabbs was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of Lester Ferris and Nettie Ray Crabbs. Growing up she shared her childhood with …read more.

Elvira Reed, 92, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at the home of her son at 1:35 a.m., Nov. 28, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ralph Curtis,  81,  Akron was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:50 p.m. Friday, Nov.r 23, 2018, at home. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Randy W. Overmyer, 56, Leiters Ford, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:28 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. On April 8, 1962, in Rochester, Randy William Overmyer was born. He the treasured son of Donald D. and Beverly Manning Overmyer. Growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.

Randy W. Overmyer 56, Leiters Ford, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:28 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2108, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne. On April 8, 1962, in Rochester, Overmyer was born. He the treasured son of Donald D. and  Beverly Manning Overmyer.  Growing up he shared his …read more.

Woodford “Woody” Johnson, 80, Mentone, passed at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 29, 1938, in Richmond, Mo., to Nelson and Evelyn (Lusk) Johnson. He married on May 17, 1957, in Richmond, Mo., to Juanita Faye Judd; she preceded on May 16, 2007. Johnson formerly …read more.

Leonard L. Stone, 71, Rochester, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday Nov. 11, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Lozelle and Mae (Shemwell) Stone. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Stone had worked for Indiana Labors …read more.

Dora Jones, 76, Akron, passed at 10:49 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at St Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

James “J-Me” R. Boyd, 47, Rochester passed away at 8:02 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisc. On May 7, 1972, James Robert Boyd was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Keith and Marcella Rudd Boyd. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Troy and …read more.

Loretta May DeFord, 45, Kewanna, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Saturday Nov. 10, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 27, 1973, in Rochester, the daughter of Audry Freels and Marcia Nickels. On May 22, 1999, at Fletcher’s Lake, she married Joseph T. DeFord, and he survives. Mrs. DeFord had worked at Small Parts in Logansport, …read more.

April Jones Rogers, 47, Rochester, passed away at noon, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Rochester. She was born on June 5, 1971, in Lafayette, the daughter of Mark and Cindy (Goble) Jones. On Oct. 2, 2015, in Rochester, she married Corey Rogers and he survives. She had worked for Wal- Mart for over twelve years …read more.

Abbii Jean Barnes, 22, Rochester passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at her home. On Dec. 26, 1995, Abbii was born in to Rochester to Harry Miller and Angela Warner. Left to cherish Abbii’s memory are her fiancee’ Coty Vanderwall of Rochester; mother Angie Seaberg and husband Tom of Palestine; three daughters: Lylah Kay Jenkinson, Brylee …read more.

Miss Alivia Faith Stahl, 9, passed away with her twin brothers Masters Xzavier Patrick Ingle and Mason Thomas Ingle,  on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. This was a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle-pedestrian accident. On Dec. 22, 2008, Alivia Faith was born in Logansport. She was the second daughter of Michael and Brittany Schwab Stahl,  joining …read more.

The twins Masters Xzavier Patrick Ingle, 6, and Mason Thomas Ingle, 6,  and their beloved big sister Miss Aliva Faith Stahl, 9, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle – pedestrian  accident. Twins Mason Thomas and Xzavier Patrick and were born March 28, 2012, in Logansport to Shane Ingle and Brittany …read more.

Abbii Jean Barnes,  22, Rochester, passed away at her home on Nov. 1, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home

Mary Elizabeth Nissen, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at Community Hospital North of Fishers. On Dec. 21, 1931, she was born in Marshall County to Elmer and Ilo Stone Cox. Mary and Richard Arthur Nissen were married Jan. 29,1949, in Plymouth. Sadly, he passed away on March 21, 1973. …read more.

Richard Allen Bounsall, 84, Rochester, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born on March 9, 1934, in Indianapolis, the son of Leonard and Evelyn (Allen) Bounsall. After graduating from Broad Ripple High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy serving honorably for six years. …read more.

Alivia Stahl, 9, Mason Ingle, 6, and Xzavier Ingle, 6, all of Rochester, passed away Oct. 30, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Nancy C. Bearss,  85, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:40 a.m., Oct. 31, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jack L. Clark Jr., 62, Rochester, passed away at 4:14 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 14, 1956, in Rochester, the son of Jack L. and Barbara Jane (McCalla) Clark. On April 24, 1976, in Rochester, he married Sandra McFarland and she survives. Mr. …read more.

Steven D. Crispen, 58, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at his residence following a brief illness. On March 30, 1960, he was born in Rochester to Frederick Dean and Ramona Mae Phillips Crispen. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and two brothers. As a fiery Comet, during his …read more.

Marjorie M. Martin, 95, most recently of Macy, passed away at 9:08 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at the Life Care Center in Rochester. Mrs. Martin was born in Marshall County on Feb. 5, 1923, to Charles M. and Charlotte (Price) Redman. She graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1942. On …read more.

Elfriede Martin, 91, Rochester, passed away at  9:47 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Candi Dawn Conley, 53, Rochester, passed away at 5:40 A.M. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 23, 1964, in Rochester, the daughter of Jim and Vicki (Miller) Pennell. On Aug. 21, 2010, in Rochester, she married Timothy Conley and he survives. Mrs. Conley had worked for many years at …read more.

William “Don” Bear, 90, Rochester, passed away at 9:12 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Carl Lee Lowry, 76, Argos, died at 9:45 p.m., Oct. 3, 2018, at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had been in declining health the past year. On March 22, 1942, in Plymouth, he was born to Edward Lowry and Marie (Hart) Lowry and had lived all of his life in Marshall County. On Oct. …read more.

Don Spice, 93, of Rochester and formerly of Silver Lake area passed at 1:13 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Dennis R. Molebash, 72, rural Culver and formerly of Elkhart, passed at 4:25 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. He was born on June 3, 1946, in Elkhart, to Robert R. and Dorothy E. (Landaw) Molebash. He married on Sept. 15, 1984, in Elkhart, to Sally Wright. He worked for Kampco, Elkhart Machine and Tool, Bennington …read more.

Carol Ann Whittenberger, 74, Akron, died at noon, Sept. 22, 2018, at ManorCare at Summer Trace in Carmel. She was born on July 27, 1944, in Fort Wayne, to Corliss and Eleanor (Warren) Rowland. Mrs. Whittenberger has lived in the Akron area for the last 18 years, previously living in Elizabethtown, Ky. for ten years …read more.

Helen Mason, 86, Rochester passed away at 6:45 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at her residence. In Guilford, on Oct. 2, 1931, Helen Dawson was born to Lloyd and Irene Smith Dawson. As one of six children, she shared her childhood with a sister and four brothers. Helen and Earl Eugene Mason were married on May 12, 1956, …read more.

Helen Mason, 86, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sept. 24, 2018, at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Carol Ann Whittenberger, rural Akron died at noon, at Manor Care at Summer Trace nursing home, Carmel, Sept. 22, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.

John Thane Bartlett, 74, of Rochester,  passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. He was born in Macy to Lucille (Robins) and Maurice Bartlett on May 16, 1944. He graduated with a dual major in Chemical Engineering and Geology from Purdue University in 1966. He was a man of genius intellect.  Preceding him in death are his son: …read more.

Jack Crockett Fetrow passed away in Winamac on Sept. 17. He was born Dec. 29, 1953, to Clyde and Freda (Crockett) Fetrow in Fulton County. He graduated from Akron High School in 1972, a star athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball. He developed an early love of the fire service. He would go on to …read more.

Mary E. Pottenger, 94, Rochester, passed away at 2:01 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Chase Center of Logansport. In Grafton, W. Va. on July 17, 1924, she was born to  Ellis and Gertrude Polling Lones. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers and two sisters. She was a proud graduate of Star City High School. …read more.

Erica Wilber Slone,  46, Rochester, passed away at her home Sept. 18, 2018. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home.

Don Burkett was born to Walter and Mildred Burkett and raised with his two brothers, Dick and Jerry, who preceded him in death. They grew up on a farm in Richland Center and Mr. Burkett’s fondest memory as a child was their weekly trip to town to sell eggs and cream. The boys always knew …read more.

Mary Pottenger, 94, Rochester, passed away at 2:01 a.m., Sept. 16, 2018, at Chase Center of Logansport. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Larry Edward Sayger, 73, Rochester, passed away at his residence on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

David Jackson, 55, Winona Lake, and formerly of Akron passed at 10:37 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 7, 1963, in Warsaw, to Don and Gracie (Conley) Jackson. He most recently had been worked for Hoffman Body Shop of Akron. He enjoyed drawing, fishing, doing crossword puzzles, working …read more.

Sheila K. Honeycutt, 54, rural Rochester, passed unexpectedly at 10:02 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Marilyn Hoff, 80, of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, Sept. 9, 2018, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Rans Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.

Leona Jane Osbon, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at her residence.  On Nov. 3, 1934, Leona Jane Durbin was born in Kokomo. She was a treasured daughter of Clifford and Mary Waneta Bates Durbin. As one of seven children growing up she …read more.

Leona J. Osbon, 83, Rochester,  passed away at 1:21 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Karen R. Turner, 73, Rochester, passed away at 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 14, 1945, in Burlington, Wisc., the daughter of Dairl Border and Flora (Amend) Border Rudaski. On July 5, 1997, in Rochester, she married Raymon Turner and he survives. She had worked at Marshall …read more.

Gay E. Pedigo, 81, Rochester, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital. She is lovingly remembered by three daughters: Kristen Carr and husband Dave, Kimberly Sunde, Kathleen Nickel and husband Randy; a son, Robert Pedigo Jr. and wife Pura; and a sister, Bea Mercer and husband Vic of Indianapolis. Services …read more.

William Eddy “Bill” Spangler 76, Rochester, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at his residence. He was born Jan. 30, 1942, in Cass County, the son of Ed and Elsie (Moss) Spangler. He served with United States Air Force following graduation. On Feb. 12, 1966, in Nead, he married Dolly Ruth Steffey. …read more.

Derrick J. Burnett, 41, Russiaville, passed at 1:55 a.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, after an automobile accident in Tipton County. He was born on Sept. 14, 1976 in Peru, to Annette (Burnett) Ogle. He had been most recently a forklift operator. In younger years he attended the Akron Church of God and also the Zion …read more.

Judilynn Ladson, 60, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on May 6, 1958, in Rochester, the daughter of Lynn L. and Judith (Dillman) Ladson. She had been a production worker in the automotive industry and enjoyed her cats and playing bingo. Survivors include …read more.

Donald D. “Don” Fisher, 99, Rochester, passed away at 5:44 a.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born Feb. 12, 1919, in Fulton, the son of Ora D. and Mary E. (Lowe) Fisher. On Dec. 24, 1969, in Rochester, he married Betty Lou Hayden. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Glenda W. Showley, 82, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:02 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at her residence. Glenda Wilson was born on March 13, 1936, in Pulaski County near Monterey. She was a cherished daughter of Glenn and Lera Overmyer Wilson. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister …read more.

Kenneth R. Walters, 90, of rural Akron, passed away at midnight on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw after being a resident for two weeks. He was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Kosciusko County to Roy O. and Nellie (Igo) Walters and married Erma J. Burkett on Aug. 13, 1949, in Rochester, …read more.

David James Madison, 86, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:23 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born May 8, 1932, in Milwaukee and was the son of Charles and Marguerite Valdes Madison. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two sisters, Karen and …read more.

Former Rochester businessman and Mayor Donald F. “Don” Cook, 87, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:30 p.m., Aug. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On April 26, 1931, Donald Frank Cook was born in Goshen. He was the son of George Clyde and Dorothy LaBelle McCloskey Cook. As one of the …read more.

Gerald L. Roberts, 76, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born Aug. 26, 1941, in LaPorte, the son of Max and Lucy (Emerick) Roberts. On Dec. 29, 1989, in Valparaiso, he married Judy Dennison and she survives. Mr. Roberts had been a truck driver. …read more.

Jeffrey L. Heath, 64, Leiters Ford, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at his residence. This followed a valiant battle with chronic pancreatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease “COPD.” On Jan. 2, 1954, Mr. Heath was born in Hammond to Robert and Alice Wilczynski Heath. He arrived within minutes of his older twin sister Julie. Growing …read more.

Former Rochester mayor and businessman, Donald F. Cook,  87, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Eddie Guy McCullough, 68, Rochester, passed away at his residence at 10:28 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. He was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Coloma, Mich. to Orbie and Sylvia Christine (Finley) McCullough. Growing up he was the oldest of four children and enjoyed his time as a child growing up with his brother …read more.