Jeffrey Heath, 64, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 20, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Roger A. Scott, 51, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:26 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at his  home. This followed a valiant four year battle with brain tumors. On Jan. 14, 1967, he was born in Rochester to Lewis “Wendell” and Carol Coffman Scott. Growing up he shared his childhood with two …read more.

Charles M. Courtney, 74, Claypool, Beaver Dam Lake, passed at 10:02 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Margaret A. Ritter, 85, Rochester, passed at 4:47 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at Hubbard Hill Estates of Elkhart. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

David Madison, 86, Rochester, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St. Rochester.

Marjorie Jean DeTurk, 87, of Greenwood, S.C., formerly of Wabash, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Self Regional Healthcare Center in Greenwood. She was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Denver, Colo., to Dencil and Edith (Sullivan) Walls. Marjorie was a 1951 graduate of Akron High School. She married Ralph Earl DeTurk in …read more.

Lloyd W. “Buster” Hendry, 74, Wabash,died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at his son’s home in Roanoke. He was born in Fulton County on Jan. 13, 1944, to the late Wilson G. and Blanche (Fidner) Hendry. Buster married Kathleen “Kitty” Patterson on April 16, 1966, and they had a loving, devoted and comical marriage for 52 …read more.

Joseph A. “Texas Joe” Stesiak, 75, formerly of Rochester, passed at 7:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Chase Center of Logansport. On Jan. 2, 1943, he was born in LaPorte to Anthony Frank and Virginia Griffin Stesiak. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Cindy. As a young man he answered the …read more.

Lorraine K. Severns, 59, Rochester, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2018, at her residence. She was born on April 6, 1959, at Luke Air Force Base, Maricopa County, Ariz., the daughter of Larry and Glennis K. (Coker) Lomax. Her family moved to the St. Louis, Mo. area at a young age, where she …read more.

Infant Juniper Mae Guess, infant daughter of Johnny Andrew Guess and Cheyenne Ferne (Hall) Guess, Argos, passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She is survived by her parents: Johnny and Cheyenne Guess; sister, Aubrey Guess; paternal grandparents: Cecil and Sharon Guess, Argos; maternal grandparents: Barbara Hall, Argos; and Robert Hall; a great grandmother: Martha …read more.

Lois C. Woolley, 92, Akron, passed at 12:35 a.m., Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on March 25, 1926, to the late Richard M. and Gertrude (Sunday) Gray. She married on Feb. 14, 1946, in Akron, Indiana to Allen A. Woolley, he survives. She worked in earlier years …read more.

Robert Dean Dittman, 51, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, and longtime Rochester resident, passed away at 2:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born on July 28, 1966, in Rochester, the son of Harold H. and Mary (Beard) Dittman. He had worked for Manitou Training Center for over thirty …read more.

William “Billy” K. Williams, 78, Akron, passed at 4:10 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 18, 1940 in Stirrat, W. Va. to William and Nannie (Johnson) Williams. He married on Dec. 15, 1964 in Akron, to Betty Ann Tuza, she survives. He …read more.

Wayne E. Bode, 82, Kewanna, passed away at 6 a.m. on June 27, 2018, while on vacation in Rouen, France. Wayne Edward Bode was born on Aug. 24, 1935, in Joliet, Ill. He was the treasured son of Theodore and Lillian (Stuenkel) Bode. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Kenny and Wesley. …read more.

Wayne E. Bode, 82 of Kewanna, passed away at 6 a.m. on June 27, 2018, while on vacation in Rouen, France. He was born Aug 24, 1935, in Joliet, Ill. He was the treasured son of Theodore and Lillian (Stuenkel) Bode. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two brothers, Kenny and Wesley. Mr. Bode …read more.

Mary Kathleen Dooley, 69, of Disko, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2018, at her residence. She was born April 26, 1949, in Grundy, Va. to Clarence and Clemie (Lester) Bailey. She was married on Oct. 24, 1965, in Virginia to James Fred Dooley, who survives. She was a homemaker and also helped others …read more.

Mr. Paul D. “Doug” Ogle, 66, of Kingston, Ga. and formerly of Rochester, passed away  at 8:53 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018, at his sister’s residence. On July 18, 1951, he was born in Rochester to Paul Lloyd and Beverly Jean Hundt Ogle. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Vicky and brother Jeff. He was a proud …read more.

Neva B. Bishop, 93, Akron, passed away at 9:55 p.m., July 7, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Oconto, Wisc. to Marvin W. and Bessie (Yschupp) Wayne. She graduated in 1942 from Galesburg-Augusta High School in Galesburg, Mich. and attended Western Michigan University where she received …read more.

Russell Edwin Reichard, 84, rural Rochester, passed away on June 28, 2018 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after battling Myelodysplastic Syndrome, unspecified/Myelofibrosis since November 2016. Reichard was born Feb. 16, 1934, in Aubbeenaubbee Township, Fulton County, to Paul Clinton and Marie (Bussard) Reichard. He resided on the family farms most of his life, lastly on …read more.

Paul D.  “Doug” Ogle, 67, Kingston, Ga., and formerly of Rochester passed away  at 8:53 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018, at his sister’s residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Neva Bishop, 93, Akron, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on July 7, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15 is in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn K. Bucher, 62, of rural Akron, Indiana passed at 9:51 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 12, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frederick and Vivian (Scott) Mitchell. She married on Nov. 10, 1990 in the Silver Creek Church of God to Jeff Bucher, he …read more.

Terry W. Simons, 70, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his residence. In Peru, on Oct. 19, 1947, Terry William Simons was born the second son of John William and Thora Louise Bagwell Simons. His family moved from Peru to a dairy farm south of Rochester. Terry grew up with his …read more.

Richard R. Clay, 87, Rochester, passed away at 3 p.m., Tuesday July 3, 2018, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport, Indiana. He was born on Oct. 18, 1930, in Rochester, the son of Roy W. and Miriam G. (Hoover) Clay. After graduating from Rochester High School, Mr. Clay played trumpet for the Petrie Band touring across …read more.

Osie Hopkins Shoemaker, 92, Akron, passed at 1:45 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 20, 1925, in Salyersville, Ky, to Frank and Ella (Wireman) Shepherd. She married on May 16, 1949, in Warsaw, to Thomas Hopkins, who passed on June 17, 1978. She then married on Jan. 2, …read more.

Terry William Simons, 71, Rochester, passed away  on Tuesday, July 3, 2108, at his residence.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. James J. “J.J.” Hill I, 67 passed away on June 29, 2018 in Manilla, Philippines. Born in St. Joseph County, on July 8, 1951, James Joseph Hill was the son of John Joseph and Shirley Faye Becker Hill. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Michael. As an entrepreneur …read more.

Osie Shoemaker, 92, Akron, passed at 1:45 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2018, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  

James J. Hill I, 67, formerly of Rochester, passed away June 28, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Born in the great plains of western Canada amidst the Great Depression, Anne Elizabeth (Beauchamp) Mayock went on to complete her education, find the love of her life, raise eight children, serve her community, bravely stand up for her strongest beliefs, and in her later years, become an intrepid traveler. Anne Mayock left this world …read more.

Frederic S. “Steve” Martin, 84, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was the third born son of Earl and Bessie (Thurston) Martin on May 11, 1934, in Cass County. He graduated from Young America High School in 1953. Mr. Martin was first married to …read more.

Wayne E. Bode, 82, Kewanna passed away at 6 a.m. June 27, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jane A. “Janie” Harrold, 52, of Kewanna, passed away at 5:44 a.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018, at her residence. In Logansport, on June 4, 1966, Jane Ann Herd was born. She was a treasured daughter of Louis and Joan Wiser Herd. Growing up she shared her childhood with a younger sister Tricia. With great Comet …read more.

Mrs. June Marie Howe, 76, Rochester, passed away at 2:35 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Center for Hospice of Elkhart. In Rochester, on Sept. 15, 1941, she was born to Raymond and Ruth Meek Enyart. She shared her childhood with a younger sister, Sharon. In 1959, she graduated with her class from Rochester High …read more.

Henry Lee Kiggins, Jr., 67, Rochester, passed way Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1950, in Knoxville, Tenn. to Henry Lee Sr. and Lena “Blondie” (Nelson) Kiggins. He is survived by three children: Shelly (husband Mike) Kats of Warsaw; Alonda (husband Justin) Jenkins of Rochester; and Travis Kiggins of …read more.

Lee Merle Leffert, 46, Culver, died at 11:02 p.m., June 22, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. On Aug. 6, 1971, in Rochester, he was born to Lynn M. Leffert and Cheri (Davis) Butts. He has lived in Culver since 1999 after moving back from Oklahoma. Leffert grew up in the Argos community. …read more.

Jerry Allen Wogomon, 62, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis. In Plymouth, on Nov. 14, 1955, Mr. Wogomon was born to Emery Robert Ruth Arlene Galbreath Wogomon. Jerry and Charlene Yates Wogomon were married June 17, 1994, in Tippecanoe. They shared  21 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she …read more.

June Howe, 76, Rochester, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 2:35 a.m., June 28, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Henry Lee Kiggins, Jr., 67, Rochester, passed way Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1950, in Knoxville, Tenn. to Henry Lee Sr. and Lena “Blondie” (Nelson) Kiggins. He is survived by three children: Shelly (husband Mike) Kats of Warsaw, Alonda (husband Justin) Jenkins of Rochester and Travis Kiggins of …read more.

James E. Mooney, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away  at  4:39 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018,  at his home. In London, Ky. on April 18, 1940, Jim was born to John and Edna Cheek Mooney. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters. As a teenager, he moved to Rochester with …read more.

James Mooney, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at June 21, 2018, in his home.  Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Evelyn L Walker, 96 passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the Crown Point Christian Village. On Jan. 29, 1922, Evelyn Lorraine Carlile was born in Remington. She was the precious daughter of Morris and Hazel Hicks Carlile. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Lois …read more.

Mr. Richard Dale “Dick” Smith Jr., 67, Rochester, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at his residence. On Oct. 14, 1950, Mr. Smith was born in Rochester to Richard Dale Sr. and Viola Mae Reeser Smith. Richard and Janelle A. Jones were married Nov. 30, 1974. Richard will be lovingly remembered by his wife, …read more.

Joan Utter, 79, Rochester, passed away at 1:43 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Peru. On Feb. 10, 1939, she was born in White County to Ervin and Vesta McClellan Holcomb. Joan and Robert Rigney were married on May 6, 1967. Sadly he passed away on May 19, 1981. Joan and …read more.

Evelyn Walker, 96, Rochester, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the Crown Point Christian Village in Crown Point. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Richard D. Smith Jr., 67, Rochester passed away at 8:01 p.m., June 17, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Joan Utter, 79, Rochester, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at the Blair Ridge Health campus in Peru.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Adam Arnett Jr., 56, Akron, passed at 2:21 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Silver Lake. He was born on May 22, 1962, in Ohio to Adam and Maria Lynn (Johnson) Arnett. He loved to work on lawn mowers and mow. He also enjoyed hunting and loved to ride horses. He is survived by his …read more.

Richard L. Gilliland, 83, of Rochester, passed away June 10, 2018, at his residence. On July 3, 1934, Richard Lee “Dick” Gilliland was born in Rochester to Geiger “Jig”  and Lauretta B. Porter Gilliland. He was a proud member of the Rochester High School class of 1952. When patriotism beckoned, Mr. Gilliland answered the call serving as a Seabee with …read more.

Priscilla Mae Frank, 84, Rochester, passed away at 10 a.m. Monday June 4, 2018, at Chase Center in Logansport. She was born on May 18, 1934 in Logansport, the daughter of Howard Lee and Ethel Mae (Sherrard) Louthain.Frank  had worked for Disney World in Orlando, Fla. and had also worked for Wilson Foods in Logansport. …read more.

Mrs. Evelyn Cauffman Miller, 97, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester where she had resided the last several years. On March 16, 1921, Evelyn Fingerle was born in Rossville. She was the first born and a treasured daughter of Henry S. and Ethel Patrick …read more.

Mrs. Evelyn Miller,  97, Rochester, passed away on June 4, 2018,  at Peabody of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Janice M. “Jan” Duzenbery, 81, Plymouth passed away  at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Center For Hospice of South Bend. On Feb. 14, 1937, she was born in Fulton County to Ernest and Helen Bryant Nichols. Janice and Donald R. Duzenbery were married in Ocala, Fla. Dec. 15, 1977.  They have shared 40 years of  life’s …read more.

Janice M. Duzenbery,  81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:55 a.m., June 3, 2018, at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

A.C. Prater, 76, of Rochester, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his residence. He was born March 24, 1942, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Harry and Polly (Hale) Prater. He married JoAnn Smith on June 29, 1962, in Silver Lake. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2010. A.C. owned and operated …read more.

Mrs. Peggy L. “Peg” Ehlinger, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family: brothers Dean and Larry along with their wives Nancy Carol and Ruth Ann when she passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018, at her home. On May 17, 1933, Peggy Lou Hunter was born in Fulton County. She was …read more.

A.C. Prater, 76, Rochester, passed at 8:26 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mr. Robert H. “Bob”  Keene, 69, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence On Aug. 2, 1948, Robert Harvey Keene was born in Fulton County. He was a treasured son  of Franklin Glennon and Delia Ann Hall Keene. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and two brothers. With great Trojan …read more.

Martin J. “Marty” Gearhart, 54, of Akron, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence. He was born on Jan 31, 1964, in Rochester to Max J. and Mary Jane (Phillipy) Gearhart. Marty has worked for the Town of Akron for 33 years and served as superintendent for nearly 32 of …read more.

Danny J. “Dan” Shafer, 72, Rochester, passed away at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Ashford Place Health Campus, Shelbyville. He was born March 14, 1946, in Macy, the son of Chester and Evelyn (Neterer) Shafer. Shafer worked for 47 years as an auto body technician for Wilson’s Body Shop and was a member …read more.

Robert V. Grogg, 93, of North Manchester and formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, passed at 9:35 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2018. at Peabody Retirement Community where he resides. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mrs. Stella M. Grube, 85, Rochester, passed away at 5:20 p.m., May 22, 2018, at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport. On May 17, 1933, Stella Mae Patton was born in Carroll County, Ky. She was a cherished daughter of John and Mary Ann McQueen Patton. Growing up she shared her childhood with six brothers and …read more.

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Quier, 76, Rochester, passed away at 7:41 p.m., May 21, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. In Fulton County, on Sept. 5, 1941, Patricia “Pat” Sayger was born. She was a treasured daughter of Otis and Betty Lowe Sayger. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters, Tracy …read more.

Evelyn R. Simonin, 88, passed away with family by her bedside at 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday May 22, 2018, at the Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Gene A. Black, 87, rural Akron, passed at 5:30 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2018, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 6, 1931, in Miami County, to Henry Gene and Ethel Fern (Sands) Black. He married on Nov. 3, 1951, in Akron, to Margaret V. “Maggie” Hodges, she preceded on Feb. 1, 2016. He …read more.

Martin “Marty” Gearhart, 54, Akron, Indiana passed at 6:28 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Patricia  “Pat”  Quier,  76, Rochester, passed away at 7:41 p.m., May 21, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Stella Grube, 85, Rochester passed away at 5:20 p.m., May 22, 2018, at the Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ellen L. Newell 92, Elkhart, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:43 a.m., Saturday May 19, 2018, at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart. She was born June 15, 1925 in Winamac, the daughter of John W. and Rose M. (Working) Bunnell. After graduating from Rochester High School in 1943, she started working for Topp’s Manufacturing Company. …read more.

Gene Black, 87, rural Akron, passed at 5:30 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Carolyn Abrams, 81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on May 17, 2018, at her home. Born in  Rochester, Carolyn Lee Smith was a treasured daughter of George and Helen Pickens Smith. Growing up as the second youngest of four children, Carolyn shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. In 1968, Carolyn …read more.

Carolyn Abrams, 81, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on May 17, 2018, at her home. Born in Rochester, Carolyn Lee Smith was a treasured daughter of George and Helen Pickens Smith. Growing up as the second youngest of four children, she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. In 1968, Carolyn …read more.

Bennie Raymond, Ousley, Sr., 67, Macy, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2018, in his home. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren at the time of his death. He was born on May 20, 1950 in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was the son of Warren Ousley, Sr. and Fannie (Rose) …read more.

Charles Richard Ross, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:18 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at his residence. In Hammond, he was born on Dec. 9, 1937 to Charles J. and Mabel Wilkerson Ross. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and two brothers. Answering the call of patriotism, he …read more.

Mayfre R. Potter, 78, Rochester, passed away peacefully on May 4,2018, surrounded by her family. Potter was born to William T. and Paralee (Tomlin) Fletcher on Aug. 8, 1939, in Jackson, Ky. She was married and had five children in Kentucky. After her divorce, she eventually followed her sons to Indiana. She enjoyed playing video …read more.

Carri Ann McCuan, 41, Kokomo, and formerly of Akron, passed at 5:55 a.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018. She was born on Aug 21, 1976, in Wabash, to David and Brenda (Shepherd) McCuan. She had worked for Ameri-Kart of Bristol. Survivors include a son Logan Wade Robinson, Wabash; a grandson Bentley Cade Robinson; mother Brenda and …read more.

Herbert C. Minix, 86, Rochester, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On Dec. 13, 1931, Mr. Minix was born in Salyersville, Ky. to Calloway and Easie Kraft Minix. Herbert Minix and Dolores Louise Byer were married Oct. 19, 1952, in the Christian Church of Knox. They shared 65 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Mary K. Wagoner Kline, 97, of Rochester passed away at 9:35 .m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On April 2, 1921, in Sheldon, Wisconsin, Mary Katherine Johnson was born. She was a treasured daughter of John and Beatrice Beck Johnson. Weighing in at only 2 pounds and 8 ounces little Mary was …read more.

Dorothy L. Brubaker 99, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday May 1, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on June 8, 1918 in Huntington, the daughter of John and Eva LaDessa (King) Shobe. On Oct. 19, 1935 in Rochester, she married Robert Victor Brubaker. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Norman R. Warner, 79, Rochester, passed at 2:35 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Rebecca Lynne “Becky” Brandenburg 63, Rochester, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her residence. She was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Rochester, the daughter of Gene A. and Enid Ilagene (Pike) Seidner. On Sept. 13, 1980, in Rochester, she married Eugene W. “Gene” Brandenburg. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, …read more.

Rick J. Zimmerman Sr., 74, Syracuse, formerly of Fulton and Rochester, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at his home. He was the son of James W. and Marilee (Hatch) Zimmerman. He was married to Nancy Lee Walker in Rochester. He was co-owner of Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home with his father and uncle. He was …read more.

Karl H. Hartisch Jr., Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Marion Veteran’s Administration Hospital. On July 11, 1947, Karl H. Hartisch Jr. was born in Peru. He was a treasured son of Karl H. and Pauline Beasey Hartisch Sr. Growing up …read more.

David Buzbee, 60, Rochester, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jessie Gene Ousley, Sr., 62, passed away in his Athens home at 2:55 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born on March 21, 1956 in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Warren Ousley, Sr. and Fannie (Rose) Ousley. He attended Akron schools and spent most of his adult life in the Akron and Rochester areas. On July 11, …read more.

Dolores L. Sriver, 98, North Manchester, and formerly of Akron, passed at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester where she resided. She was born on Feb. 12, 1920, near Akron, to Lloyd H. and Irene (Holz) Haldeman. She married on Sept. 28, 1940, in Akron, to Garland F. …read more.

Raymon Giles, 89, Fort Wayne, and formerly of rural Akron, passed at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village Assisted Living of Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Charleston, Tenn. to McKinley and Ethel (Stanley) Giles. He married on Feb. 18, 1947, in Bluffton to Marie A. …read more.

Diane Medlen, 75, Gobles, Mich., died at 1:32 p.m., April 13, 2018, at her residence.  She had resided there for three years coming from Stephenson, Ark. She was born on July 24, 1942, to Richard and Mary Jane (Lantz) Drudge in Rochester. She graduated from Akron High School in 1960. Surviving Diane Medlen are her …read more.

Mr. Rex L. Bowen, 81, Rochester, passed away  unexpectedly at 1:27 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at his residence. On June 12, 1936, Rex Bowen was born in Kosciusko County to Oscar and Florence Burns Bowen. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Bob and sister Carolyn. He graduated from Burket High School in 1954. Patriotism beckoned, …read more.

Rex L. Bowen, 81, Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mr. Kermit G. Grass, 81, Lebanon, Tenn., and formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018. On Nov. 27, 1936, he was born in New Castle Township to Joseph J. and Blanch Coplen Grass. He was a graduate of Talma High School. The Fulton County community was his home until moving to Tennessee …read more.

Kermit G. Grass, 81, formerly of Rochester, passed away April 9, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Carolyn Sue Smith, 87, Rochester, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on July 2, 1930, in Akron, the daughter of Odie M. and Nona (Van Lue) Keesey. On April 21, 1950, in Rochester, she married William A. Smith. He preceded her in death …read more.

Clint A. “Skip” Gabaree 56, Rochester, passed away at 11:41 P.M. Friday, March 30, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 4, 1961, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Albert Earl II and Suzan K. (Gard) Gabaree. He was an amazing artist. He worked for the Painters …read more.

Donald A. Babcock, 56, Rochester, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. A celebration of life will held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 6, at the New Life Church, US 31 Bypass and 50 N, Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be …read more.

Larry T. Hartzler, 84, rural Akron, Indiana passed at 11:04 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne, as a result of a traumatic fall at his home on March 2. He was born on Jan. 18, 1934, in Miami County, to Lester “Joe” and Helen Marie (Thompson) Hartzler. He married on …read more.

Connie Joann Ramsey Rutherford, 53, Rochester, and formerly of Akron, passed at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, surrounded by her family after many years of struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on May 13, 1964, in Rochester to James and Connie Jo (Singpiel) Ramsey. She was a homemaker …read more.

Eugene E. McFarland 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:40 a.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. He was born on Nov. 18, 1928, in Plymouth, the son of Ralph D. and Effie (Schrimsher) McFarland. On Feb. 1, 1948, in Rochester, he married Virginia B. Swango. She preceded him in death on June 8, …read more.

Loren K. Shambarger, 83, Rochester and Macy, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at noon, Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his daughter’s home. On Sept. 5, 1934, Loren Keith Shambarger was born in Miami County to James and Dorthea Goodwin Shambarger. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Norma and two brothers Bill …read more.

Mrs. Mary Schmal, 68, Rochester, (Leiters Ford) passed away at 9:37 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.