Daryl A. Powell, 61, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at his residence. On Dec. 5, 1956, he was born to Claude and Beverly Rutledge Powell. Mr. Powell and Deborah E. Rudd were married on May 31, 1980. They have shared 37 years of life’s adventures. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie; …read more.

Paul Edward Hizo Jr., 33, West Lafayette and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:27 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.   On Nov. 11, 1984, in Chicago, Paul Edward Hizo Jr. was born at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital. He was the son of Pablo Eduardo Hizo and Donna A. Tomich. Growing up he shared his childhood with two big …read more.

Paul Edward Hizo, 33, West Lafayette, former Rochester resident, passed away March 21, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Lorene Spice, 92, formerly of Akron and Silver Lake areas, passed at 4:15 a.m., Monday, March 19, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born on Nov. 28, 1925 in Fulton County, to Porter and Luvilla (Ballenger) Rhodes. She married on April 19, 1947 in Akron, by Rev. Slaybaugh to Donnelly D. Spice, he …read more.

Robert “Rob” L. Wilson, 65, Rochester, passed away at 11:49 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Feb. 24, 1953,  Robert Lynn Wilson was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Russell and Lois Gaumer Wilson.  The youngest of the Wilson kids, he shared his childhood with a sister Terry and brother Tom. He was one of God’s special kids.  He worked at …read more.

Raymond “Ray” Hochstetler, 53, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on March 16, 2018, at Life Care Center Rochester. On Sept. 17, 1964, in Elkhart, Raymond L. “Ray” Hochstetler was born. He was the son of Glen and Sara Antisdale Hochstetler. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers: Glen, Bruce and David. He …read more.

Raymond “Ray” Hochstetler  63 of Rochester passed away at 6:45 p.m. on March 16, 2018, at Life care Center Rochester.  Arrangements are pending in the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Rob L. Wilson, 65, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at Hickory Creek at 11:49 p.m. on March 15, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Janice E. Parker, 74, South Whitley, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her residence. She was born Sept. 16, 1943, Valparaiso, the daughter of Luther and Ruby (Spencer) Eades. On Dec. 23, 1961, in Chesterton, she married Ernest W. Parker. He preceded in death on Nov. 2, 2014. …read more.

Tammie Elizabeth Mott, 45, Rochester, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2018, at her residence. She was born on May 4, 1972, in Plymouth, the daughter of Charles and Naomi (Philbee) Mott. Ms. Mott had worked at McDonald’s and Wal-Mart. She attended the Rochester Church of Christ and enjoyed collecting unicorns, reading and …read more.

Norma Wells NP, 60, Rochester passed away at 12:41 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital of Fort Wayne. On July 16, 1957, Norma Jean Ruth Boucher was born in Worcester, Mass. She was the daughter of Albert E. and Ruth Ryan Boucher. Growing up in Massachusetts she shared her childhood with three brothers and two sisters. She …read more.

Norma Wells, 60, Rochester, passed away at 12:41 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital of Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

J.D. Mc Clane Jr., 73, Kokomo, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his residence. On Feb. 17, 1945, J.D. was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana to J.D. and Della Wilson Mc Clane Sr. Survivors include his fiancé, Claudette M. Roberts of DeLong; three daughters: Dianna Watts and …read more.

Linda L. Dilling, 73 of Rochester, formerly of Lake Bruce, passed away at 1:13 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at Life Care Center in Rochester. Born Oct. 10, 1944 in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late George Raymond and Edith Fern (Toumine) Dilling. She was a 1962 Monticello High School graduate. She was …read more.

Norman L. Oestermyer 89, Dugger, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:59 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at his daughter’s residence in Dugger. He was born on Oct. 2, 1928, in LaPorte, the son of Alfred and Evelyn (Butler) Oestermyer. He served with the United States Army during World War II. On Sept. 11, …read more.

Carolyn Rose Runkle, 85, formerly of Akron, passed at 7:10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Chase Center Nursing Home of Logansport. She was born on July 22, 1932, in Fulton, to R. Emmett and Mildred (Callaway) Burns. Carolyn married on Nov. 4, 1950, in Fulton, to Robert E. Runkle, he preceded on Aug. 17, …read more.

Linda K. Geiger, 77, Akron, passed at 3:44 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at her daughter’s residence. She was born on Jan. 30, 1941, in Rochester, to William and Mary (Minert) Nelson. She married on Aug. 26, 1963, in Akron, Indiana to Roland “Bud” Geiger, who preceded on Nov. 1, 2002. She is survived by …read more.

Carolyn Runkle, 85, formerly of Akron, passed at 7:10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at Chase Center Nursing Home of Logansport. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Linda K. Geiger, 77, Akron, passed at 3:44 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at her daughter’s residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Charles F. “Sonny” Green, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in his residence. He was born on April 25, 1931, in Newcastle Township, Fulton County, to Charles E. and Fredia (Yeazel) Green. On June 27, 1951, he was united in marriage to Jennie (Hall) Green in Roann. He proudly served our country …read more.

Dennis D. Cave, 69, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:35 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at his home. On Oct. 22, 1948, in Rochester, Dennis Dean Cave was born. He was a treasured son of Francis R. and Elsie Helen Seabolt Cave. Growing up he shared his childhood …read more.

Donnie L. Ehlinger, 65, Knox, formerly of Rochester, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at his residence. On July 5, 1952, in Rochester, Donnie Lee Ehlinger was born. He was a treasured son of Harland “Bud” and Peggy Lou Hunter Ehlinger. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother Danny. He attended Aubbeenaubbee …read more.

Dorothy P. Vick, 89, Akron and formerly of LaPorte, passed at 8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born May 4, 1928, in LaPorte to Russell and Hazel (Dunklebarger) Eskridge. She had been a cook at the Comfort Nursing Home of Lafayette and retired from K-Mart of Warsaw in …read more.

Donnie Ehlinger, 65, Knox, formerly of Rochester, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at his residence.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Erin Elizabeth Love, 36, of rural Akron, died at 4:57 p.m., Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018, at her residence. She was born to Charles “Chuck” and Darlene (Sparks) Drudge on May 27, 1981, in Rochester. Erin graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1999. On Dec. 31, 2004, she married Eric Michael Love in Miami County. …read more.

Tara L. Miller-Draper, 41, Rochester, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at her residence. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On Feb. 20, 1976, Tara was born in Hopkinsville, Ky. She was a treasured daughter of Larry Hightower and Jodi A. Miller. She graduated in 1994 from Rochester High School. In November of 1995, …read more.

Dawn Rena Ginn Grubbs, 41, Akron, passed away at 7:16 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On Jan. 2, 1977, Grubbs was born in Plymouth to Leonard and Cindy L. Harper Ginn. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and three brothers. She graduated from Rochester High School …read more.

Dawn Grubbs,  41, Akron, passed away on Feb. 10, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Christopher A. Trigg, 45, Rochester passed away at Woodlawn Hospital at 8:27 p.m., Feb. 4, 2018. In South Bend, Feb. 11, 1972, Christopher Alan Trigg was born. He was a treasured son of Donald “Don” and Deborah Schultz Trigg. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers. He graduated from Rochester …read more.

Thelma Jean Rudd, 85, Rochester, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Silver Lake, on May 9, 1932, Thelma Rudd was born to Ossie and Dora Craft Howard. Thelma and James G. Rudd were married on May 8, 1949, in the First Christian Church. They shared 64 years of life’s …read more.

Macks S. Swick, 71, Warsaw, and formerly of rural Claypool, passed at 9:48 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Thelma Rudd, 85, Rochester passed away at 12:10 a.m., Feb. 3, 2018, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Thelma Rudd, 85, Rochester, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Vance E. Lytle, 95, Akron, passed at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 22, 1923, in Fulton County to William and Mary Jenny (Vance) Lytle. On March 29, 1947, in Silver Lake, he married Arlene Anna Alexander, at her parents’ residence. Lytle was …read more.

Janice Carolyn Mollette, 69, Rochester, passed away at 5:57 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 7, 1948, in Paintsville, Ky., the daughter of Thomas Clayton and Dora (Blevins) Mollette. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and spending time with family. Survivors include her daughter, Dorie and husband …read more.

Paul Russel Gilson, 79, Rochester, and formerly of North Webster, died Jan. 28, 2018, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on Aug. 11, 1938, in Fulton County, Ohio, the son of Walter Franklin Gilson and Grace Annabella (Hayes) Gilson. In 1980, he married Janet Dehring. Together they operated P.J. Pizza, P.J.’s …read more.

Stephen G. Wagner, 42, rural Macy, passed at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at his residence. He was born on July 16, 1975, in Rochester, to Stephen R. and Marlane G. (Giles) Wagner. He married on Oct. 14, 2017, in Macy, to Koren M. Shields Treadway. She survives. He had been a truck driver …read more.

Marcia E. Bontrager, 90, Elkhart, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born July 14, 1927, in Rochester to Norman and Amelia (Behney) Baldwin. On Nov. 11, 1950 she married Edward E. Bontrager. He survives along with nine children: Dottie (Gail) Groves of Goshen; Diana (Gary) Cook of Edwardsburg, Mich.; Darlene …read more.

Gary Troutman, 68, Rochester, passed away at 1:01 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. In Logansport, on Oct. 17, 1949, Troutman was the fourth son to be born to Robert Winston and Irene Mildred Bothwell Troutman. Growing up he shared his childhood with three big brothers: Kenneth, Keith and Philip. Gary …read more.

Gary W. Troutman,  68,  Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Glenn D. Shriver, 85, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at the Richard A. Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis. On May 13, 1932, in Rochester, Shriver was born to Jesse and Dora Loughman Shriver. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and three brothers. …read more.

Tab R.VanMeter, 60, Rochester, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. On June 26, 2002, at the Delong Lighthouse Church, VanMeter married the love of his life Teresa L. Thomas. They shared 15 years of life’s adventures. They enjoyed traveling making many trips to Michigan their favorite destination was Gatlinburg and Hawaii. Passionate about agriculture, VanMeter …read more.

Tab R. VanMeter, 60, of Rochester passed away Friday, Jan. 26. 2018. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Helen Cramer, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 10:50 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. In Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 2, 1931, Helen L. Schilliger was born. She was a daughter of Daniel and Anna Mary Wilson Schilliger. Cramer attended Mechanicsburg High School in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. At age 50 she returned …read more.

Mary D. Shrum, 95, North Manchester and formerly of Rochester and Akron, passed at 4:15 a.m., Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Nov. 12, 1922, in Fulton, to Frank and Iva (Tester) Bowen. She married on June 4, 1946, in North Manchester to Donald L. Shrum, …read more.

Mary Shrum, 95, North Manchester and formerly of Akron, passed at 4:15 a.m., Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Donald E. Pfeiffer, 97, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:10 p.m., Jan. 21, 2018, at Life Care Center. Born in Nappanee, March 7, 1920, Pfeiffer was a treasured son of Clarence E. and Myrtle Morwiser Pfeiffer. Growing up he shared his childhood with five sisters and two brothers. …read more.

Donald E. Pfeiffer, 97, passed away on Jan. 21, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Meredith “Mickey” R. Pendley, 77, Rochester, passed away at 1:08 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born Dec. 11, 1940 in Marion, the son of Meredith Carmen and Mary K. (Truex) Pendley.  On March 22, 1962, in Marion, Indiana, he married Evelyn Messler and she survives. Pendley worked as …read more.

Wanda L. Olinger, 89, Fulton, passed at 7:37 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital of Ft. Wayne. She was born Jan. 23, 1928 in Fulton County to Ralph S. and Nettie E. (Hartzler) Miller. She retired after 29 years of service to Hart Schaffner & Marx of Rochester. She was a 1946 graduate …read more.

Ronald Jay Scott, 75, Rochester, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. He was born May 24, 1942, in Wabash to Arthur and Elsie V. (Snowberger) Scott. Scott attended Wabash High School and worked in food service at Wabash County Hospital. He collected coins and stamps and was a very good euchre …read more.

Chloris J. Cheesman, 96, Rochester, passed away at 2:43 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at Life Care Center. On Nov. 15, 1921, Cheesman was born Rossville to Herbert W. and Juanita M. Turley Gochenour. Chloris Gochenour and G. Wesley Cheesman were married on June 10, 1939 in Lafayette. They shared 42 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed …read more.

Chloris J. Cheeseman, 96, Rochester, passed away at 2:43 a.m., Jan. 16, 2018, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Kathleen L. Masunas, 66, Kewanna, passed away at 9:07 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at Life Care Center in Rochester. Born on Oct. 24, 1951, in Muskegon, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Cook) Masunas. She was a 1970 Kewanna High School graduate. Masunas was formerly employed at Miller’s Merry …read more.

Breanna Lynn Abbott, 25, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 5:24 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospice, Indianapolis. This followed an inspiring and valiant battle with muscular dystrophy, congestive heart failure and diabetes. Despite health concerns she remained a role-model for life; living each day to the fullest, …read more.

Breanna Lynn Abbott, 25, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away  at 5:24 a.m. Saturday, Janu. 13, 2018 at the St. Vincent Hospice House, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Gerald “Jerry” F. Emmons Sr., 73, Madison, Fla., and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:05 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. On Dec. 18, 1944, Emmons was born in Logansport to Chester B. and Mary Etta Mollencupp Emmons. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Linda. With great Indian pride he graduated from …read more.

James Rector, 57, Rochester, passed away Jan. 10, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1960, to Orville and Yvonne (Stat) Rector. He is survived by his wife, Diana Rector; two sons: Josh and J.D Rhodes; daughter, Jessica Jeffers; mother, Yvonne  Martz; ten grandchildren. Interment will be at noon, Friday, Jan. 12, at …read more.

Gerald F. Emmons, 73, Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Beverly A. “Bev” Hollarman, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:31 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru. On March 28, 1939, Beverly Ann Manning was born in Cass County. She was a treasured daughter of  Harry and Marjorie Smith  Manning. As the eldest of the six Manning children shared …read more.

Beverly A. Hollarman, 78, Rochester, passed away at 2:31 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

James B. “Jim” Wolfe, 58, Medaryville, formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 3:46 a.m., Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at LaPorte- IU Hospital. On March 12, 1959, James Brian Wolfe was born in Huntington. He was the treasured son of Courtney and Marjorie A. Wallace Wolfe. Wolfe grew up in the Mexico and Macy areas …read more.

Asa R. Brofford, 69, Akron, passed at 4:44 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room of Rochester. He was born on Sept. 23, 1948, in Plymouth to Asa and Edna Katherine (Ault) Brofford. He married on June 25, 1971, in Akron to Marilyn Smith, she survives. He retired from Sonoco Products …read more.

Larry G. Shriver, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:58 p.m., Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, at his home. In Fulton County, on June 4, 1939, Shriver was born to Donald G. and Mary Corrine Tharp Shriver. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Steve and Ron. …read more.

Janet L. Beck, 65, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Oct. 12, 1952, Janet Lee Krisher was born in Fulton County. She was a treasured daughter of Charles and Dorothy Jean Bradley Krisher. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and two brothers. With …read more.

Dorothy E. Haack, 94, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 30, 1923, Dorothy Emma Kuschel was born in Hammond.  She was the treasured daughter of Theodore and Emma Janz Kuschel.  In 1941 she graduated from Hammond High School. In Lake County, on June 25, 1945, Haack married Robert George Haack. From their …read more.

Larry Shriver, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Dec. 25, 2017. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester

James E. Kesler, 75, of Rochester, passed away at 2:01 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at his residence.  On Jan. 28, 1942, Kesler was born in Mentone to N.E. and Esther Miller Kesler. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Kenny. During their school years the Kesler family moved to Richland Township. Kesler was …read more.

  Michael Edwin “Mic” Cox, 67, Rochester, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence. On August 21, 1950, Mic was born in Logansport to Edwin and Dorothy Coffman Cox. Mic and Janet E. Hildebrand were married on Nov. 27, 1976, at the First Baptist Church of Rochester. They shared 41 years of life’s …read more.

James Kesler, 75, Rochester, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Dorothy Emma Haack, 94, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 30, 1923, she was born in Hammond to Theodore and Emma Janz Kuschel. Dorothy Haack is lovingly remembered by a son, Thomas Haack and wife Ann, Kewanna; three grandchildren: Jodi Drake and husband Ryan, Kama Haack, Robert Jason Haack …read more.

Dorothy E. Haack, 94, Rochester, passed away at 11:40 p.m., Dec. 20, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Janet Beck, 65, Rochester, passed away at Parkview Regional  Medical Center in Fort Wayne Dec. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

John “Chewy” Crull, 61, Rochester, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Michael W. Croussore, 66, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Denise C. Bendel, 53, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:35 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 8, 1964, Denise Charmaine Bendel was born in Chicago. She was a treasured daughter of Wilbur and Joan Johnson Bendel. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister …read more.

Evelyn Marie Braman, 92, Rochester, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On September 28, 1925, Evelyn was born in Fulton County to Fred K. and Mildred Fultz Van Duyne. Evelyn and Calvin Braman were married in the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester on Nov. 23, 1946. They shared 58 …read more.

Delia Anne Keene, 91, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On June 18, 1926, Delia was born in Barron, Wisc. to Edwin Clark and Pearl Evangeline Edwards Hall. Delia and Glen Keene were married on July 25, 1944 at the 1st Christian Church of Rochester. They shared 46 years …read more.

Evelyn M. Braman, 92, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 10, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Denise C. Bendel, 53, Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, at 8:35 a.m., Dec. 10, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Phyllis Gearhart, 89, Akron, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, surrounded by those she held most dear. She was born on Feb. 1, 1928 in Warsaw to her parents, Victor and Ellen Cook. She grew up with 10 brothers and sisters. The family continued to meet and eat together …read more.

Howard “Joe” Burns, 65, Rochester, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday Dec. 8, 2017, at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1952, in Gary, the son of Howard A. and Evelyn (Edington) Burns. On August 9, 1975 in Crown Point, he married Cindy Burger Utley, and she survives. Mr. Burns had worked for …read more.

Hal Morris Hammel, 100, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on July 25, 1917, to William Henry and Lura Leona (Logan) Hammel in Elkhart. A few years later the family moved to a forty acre farm west of Warsaw along the Tippecanoe …read more.

Phyllis M. Gearhart, 89, Akron, passed at 1:11 p.m., Thursday. Dec. 7, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  

Christopher Jon Cullison, 54, South Bend, passed into the hands of God after a long battle with cancer at 10:39pm on December 4th, 2017 in St. Joseph Hospital Regional Medical Center. Christopher Cullison was born January 26th, 1963 to Stephen F Cullison and Margaret A. (Irey) Cullison in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Robert Vardaman Sr., 77, Rochester passed away at 5:12 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at his residence. On July 6, 1940, in LaPorte, Robert was born to Jerry and Mildred Hatfield Vardaman. Answering the call of patriotism, Robert joined the US Marine Corp. As a PFC, he was honorably discharged in 1960. Robert and Pauline E. …read more.

James Samuel Hicks, 74, Rochester, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at his residence. On Oct. 5, 1943, James was born in Helen, Arkansas to James S. and Ethel May Clark Hicks. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers. James and Jana Lee Greer were married on April 21, 2000 …read more.

Mary Elizabeth Keaffaber, 96, of rural Wabash, Ind., died at 4:35 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born January 22, 1921 in Converse, Ind. to John Cleaveland and Pearl Agness (Hayes) Pettit. Mary was a 1939 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Richard William Keaffaber in Wabash, on June …read more.

Karen L. Coby, 74, Rochester, passed away at 11:02 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born on June 15, 1943 in Plymouth, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Belle (Osborn) Kemble. On Jan. 14, 1967 in Rochester, she married Jay A. Coby and he survives. Mrs. Coby …read more.

James S. Hicks, 74, Rochester, passed away at 4:07 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kenneth Fay Bathrick, 83, Rochester, passed away at 5:52 a.m., Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Ken was born in Muskegon, Mich. on April 29, 1934. He was the oldest of nine children born to Fay Jasper and Mildred Elizabeth Grossenbacher Bathrick. In September of 1948 the Bathrick family moved from Muskegon to …read more.

Bernard D. Dillard, 94, Wabash and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 10:37 a.m., Thursday, November 23, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. On Nov. 14, 1923, Bernard Dean Dillard was born in Logansport. He spent his life in Cass, Fulton, Marshall, LaPorte and Wabash counties.  Bernard attended Fulton High School. Bernard and Alice Marie Ringle were married …read more.

Kenneth F. Bathrick, 83, Rochester, passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. In Muskegon, Mich. on April 29, 1934, Kenneth Fay Bathrick was born. He was a treasured son of Fay J. and Mildred Elizabeth Grossenbacher Bathrick. Growing as one of the nine Bathrick children he shared his childhood with six sisters …read more.

Jerry D. Bradley, 62, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at the Elkhart Hospice House. On Jan. 20, 1955, Jerry Dean was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Floyd Sr. and Arminda Reffitt Bradley.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters …read more.

Jerry Bradley,  62, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21,2017, at Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Margaret R. Vanderheyden, 98, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Nov. 20, 2017, at Vasona Creek Nursing Home, Los Gatos, Calif. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Carole Young, 85, passed away at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home of Plymouth. In Syracuse, New York, on April 12, 1932, Carole Grace Potter was born. She was a cherished daughter of  Foster Charles and Grace Anne Ackley Potter. During her childhood the Potter family moved to Pennsylvania.  In 1950 Carole graduated from …read more.

Carole Young, 85, Rochester passed away on November 16th, 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Elmo Lee Drake, 76, Leiters Ford, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor of Culver. On Jan. 29, 1941, Elmo was born in Morehead, Ky., to William and Zola Roberts Drake. Elmo Lee and Jane Messer were married on April 27, 1963. They shared 54 years of life’s adventures. Left to cherish …read more.

Gary L. Sriver, 79, Akron, passed away on Nov. 5, 2017. Gary was born in Rochester on Jan. 23, 1938, to Claudia (Rhodes) and Orville Sriver. Gary shared his childhood with younger brother Randy. Gary and Tamara shared a lifelong friendship with Randy and his wife Judy. While Gary was fond of all of his …read more.