Gary L. Sriver, 79, Akron, passed at 5:45 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at his farm West of Akron, Ind. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Sondra J. Geller, 74, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. On Jan. 9, 1943 in Rochester, Sondra Jean Mikesell was born. She was the treasured daughter of James and Harriet Lewis Mikesell.  Growing up she shared her childhood …read more.

Sondra J. Geller, 74, of Rochester, passed away at 4:29 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital of Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mary Ann Edwards, 88, of Akron, Ind. passed at 11:32 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital. She was born on Nov. 22, 1928 in Walton, Ind. to Harland C. and Lottie B. (Burrous) Bowyer. She was married to Ernest Dover Richardson for 26 years. Then she married Glenn W. Edwards, who …read more.

Patricia A. Deardorff, 86, rural Claypool and formerly of Akron, passed at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her son’s residence in rural Claypool. She was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Howard County to Virgil R. and Aliene (Dotson) Hawkins. She married on Oct. 24, 1948 in Russiaville to Roger L Deardorff, he …read more.

Dixie Reed, 81, Rochester, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her residence. In Warsaw, Dixie was born on Sept. 30, 1936, to Merl and Elsie Robbins Linn. She shared her childhood with a sister and brother. Dixie and Jerry J. Reed were married on June 1, 1956 in the Mentone United Methodist Church. They …read more.

Patricia J. “Pat” Birge, 81, Rochester, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. She was born on Nov. 23, 1935, the daughter of George Alfred Thomas and Helen (Judkins) Thomas Sage. On Aug. 11, 1956 in Lebanon, she married Euel Birge. He preceded her in death on Sept. …read more.

Carl William “Bill” Miller II was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. In Wabash on Aug. 28, 1947 Carl William Miller was born. He was the treasured son of Carl. W. and Helen Marie DuBois Miller. Growing up …read more.

Carl William “Bill” Miller II, 70, Rochester, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at his residence.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Jerry M. Miller, 70, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone and Goshen, Ind. passed at 12:35 pm, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 20, 1947 in Fulton County to Harold L. and Betty Jane (Anderson) Miller. He had worked as a bartender and for Dairy …read more.

Diane Kay Henderson Loeffler, 55, Rochester, passed away at 4:27 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Oct. 12, 1962, Diane was born in Rochester to Ivan and Patricia Sutton Henderson. Growing up, Diane shared her childhood with two sisters, Debra and Donna. Proudly, Diane graduated with the Class of 1981 from …read more.

Diane Henderson Loeffler, 55, Rochester, passed away at 4:27 p.m. Oct. 23, 2017, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Ronald L. Steininger, 78, Cromwell, passed away at 8:24 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born Jan. 10, 1939 the son of Omer and Ida Belle (Woodcox) Steininger in Rochester. On June 23, 2001 he married Linda Bassett; she preceded him in death on May 12, 2013. He is …read more.

Beverly Hapner, 82, Rochester and formerly of Fulton, passed away at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. Beverly was born on July 19, 1935 in Roann with a servant’s heart. She was raised by her mother, Florence Helen Byrt and grandparents, Tom and Lizzie Boswell. She was a devoted helpmate and …read more.

Robert E. Knox, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 7:57 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. In Lebanon, on Nov. 14, 1926, Robert E. “Bob” Knox  was born. He was the treasured son of Harold S. and Mabel Maurine Isenhour Knox.  Bob graduated from Zionsville High School in 1944.  After graduation he answered the call …read more.

Harold W. Folkerth, 97, of Rochester and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:04 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Sept. 7, 1920, Harold was born in Drake County, Ohio.  He was a cherished son of  George Raymond and Ethel Steiner Folkerth. Patriotism beckoned and Harold answered the call …read more.

Edward Everett Murhling, 86 years, 3 months and 25 days, departed this life at 10:00 p.m. October 18, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On June 23, 1931, Ed was born in Delong. He was a treasured son of Everett and Geraldine Robinson Murhling. At the age of 10, the Murhling family moved to …read more.

Alice M. Mooi, 87, Rochester, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 1:42 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Wynnfield Crossing Senior Living Community in Rochester. She was born on April 29, 1930 to the late Herbert and Lillian Brook Asmus. On Oct. 19, 1957, Alice married Henry “Hank” Mooi in LaPorte. Hank passed away Sept. …read more.

Edward E. Murhling, 86, Kewanna, passed away at 10 p.m. Oct. 18, 2017, at Life Care Center, Rochester.    Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert E. Knox, 90, Rochester, passed away at 7:57 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Regina Vigar, 93, Rochester, passed away at 6:01 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Woodbridge Health Care in Logansport. She was born on June 28, 1924 in Miami County, Indiana the daughter of Verl and Ruth A. (Imhoff) Burns. On March 29, 1941 in Peru, she married Orville C. Vigar. He preceded her in death …read more.

Diana Kay Thornton, 68, Rochester, passed away at 1:19 A.M. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 29, 1949 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Jack D. and Lois (Rinearson) Younglove. On Jan. 25, 1975 in Rochester, she married Richard Thornton and he survives. Mrs. Thornton had been President of the Humane Society …read more.

James R. Bowers, 91, Rochester, passed away at 4:56 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 8, 1926, James was born in Winamac to George Washington and Hazel Heater Bowers. He shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers. Left to cherish the memories of Jim with his wife, Loie; and five children: …read more.

Mildred O. Harrold, 97, of Akron, passed at 11 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 19, 1919 in Kosciusko County to Oren and Grace (Cook) Craig. She was united in marriage on Nov. 26, 1942 in the residence she had lived in most of her life to Dorris …read more.

Pauline E. Vardaman, 75, Rochester, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at her residence. On July 21, 1942, Pauline was born in New Buffalo, Mich. to Morton and Nora Hefner Brooks. Pauline and Robert Vardaman were married on October 14, 1960 in Michigan City. They shared 57 years of life’s adventures. Their …read more.

Mildred Harrold, 97, Akron, passed at 11 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  

Pauline E. Vardaman, 75, Rochester passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Trella McGee Grossman, 82, Silver Lake, died at 11:05 a.m., Oct. 3, 2017, at her residence. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Bourbon to John Ervin Scott and Minnie Mae (Elkins) Scott.  Trella married George C. Grossman on Nov. 23, 1954 and there after had seven children. Trella worked at Burger Chef which …read more.

Emily Anne Mangelsdorf, 24, Peru, passed away at 5:34 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on June 16, 1993 in Fort Polk, La., the daughter of David T. Mangelsdorf and Jeanetta McSwain. Emily enjoyed drawing and various artistic activities. Survivors include her daughters, Stephanie Anne Mangelsdorf and Charli …read more.

E. Joan Bucher, 77, of Akron, Indiana and formerly of Rock Lake passed at 11:30 am, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born on Sept. 18, 1940 in Fulton County, Indiana to Earl D. and June A. (Smith) Floor. She married on Sept. 23, 1958 in the Disko United Methodist Church …read more.

John P. Hudkins, 74, Rochester, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at his residence. On July 6, 1943, John Phillip Hudkins was born in Fulton County. He was a treasured son of William Judson and Mildred I. Brooker Hudkins. Growing up he shared his childhood with five brothers and a sister. He graduated from Rochester High …read more.

Douglas L. Capper, 63, Rochester, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 in Winamac. On Jan. 18, 1954, in Pulaski County, Doug was born. He was a treasured son of  Jack and Berneice Haselby Capper.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers John and Barry and a sister Colleen.  Doug graduated …read more.

Douglas L. Capper, 63, Rochester, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Marquitta M. McLochlin, 85, Rochester, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Marquitta was the adopted daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Darr. She moved to Linton when she married Roy Foster. He was killed in an auto accident leaving her with a son, Tommy Joe, three years …read more.

Melissa A. “Missy” Platz, 60, passed away at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from an allergic reaction after a bee sting. Missy was born on July 14, 1957, in Indianapolis, to the late James O. and Imogene “Jean” (Williams) Clay. She has lived most of her life in Lakeville. …read more.

James L. Sriver, 82, Akron, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Born on June 10, 1935 in Wabash County, he was the son of Estil and Anna Sriver. Jim was a proud graduate of Akron High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for White Metal Rolling and Stamping …read more.

Tiffany Sue Burton Simonin, 48, Kewanna, passed away at 12:25 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. This followed a valiant battle with diabetes. On Sept. 4, 1969, Tiffany was born in Cook County, Ill. She was the cherished daughter of Harold and Elaine Morgan Burton. Growing up she shared her childhood with two …read more.

James L. Sriver, 82, Akron, passed at 6:33 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Rowena G. Bryant, 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:12 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Near Athens, on July 11, 1924, Rowena Grace McIntire was born.   She was a treasured daughter of Oval L. and Mary Mildred Craig McIntire.  As one of six children, growing she …read more.

Carol A. Vandermark, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 at Life Care Center of Rochester. In Fulton County, on July 6, 1936, Carol Ann Spurlock  was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Ira Morris and Nina L. Riley Spurlock.  On June …read more.

Rowena Bryant, 93, Rochester passed away at  Logansport Memorial Hospital  at 3:12 a.m. Sept. 22, 2017.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Carol A. Vandermark, 81,  Rochester passed away  at 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Tiffany Simonin, 48, Rochester passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Community Hospital North of Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Carol S. Sheetz, 76, Rochester, passed away at 6:18 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Aug. 27, 1941 in Fulton County the daughter of C. Frank and Delia (Lambert) Greer Sr. Carol had been a school bus driver for many years for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation. …read more.

Merle E. Hostetler, 77, Denver, and formerly of Gilead died surrounded by loving family at 2:45 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 31, 1940 in Miami County, to Robert and Esther Hostetler. He married on July 30, 1966 in Peru at the First Baptist Church to Patty Janeway, …read more.

Lillian L. Hager, 95, Rochester, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at her residence. On April 7, 1922, in Chicago, Ill., Lillian L. Mantey was born. She was a treasured daughter of Adolph and Bertha Krueger Mantey. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Ronald and a little sister Elaine. …read more.

Gary D. Cook, 66, Rochester, passed away at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on May 7, 1951 in Monticello, the son of Don and Wanda (Criswell) Cook. On Sept. 7, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nev., he married Karen E. Morrow and she survives. Mr. …read more.

Betty Louise (Shafer) Rouch, 92, died Tuesday Sept. 12, 2017, at the Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. She was born in Argos, on Oct. 18, 1924, and was married on March 2, 1946, to Marvin J. Rouch who preceded her in death. They celebrated 65 years of marriage together before he passed in …read more.

Betty L. Rouch, 92, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 8:45 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017  at Sycamore Village of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mae Eastwood, 62, Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Born Jan. 21, 1955 in Phoenix, Ariz., she was the daughter of the late Elwin K. and Clarice (Smith) Bartram. On Feb. 3, 1973, she married Kenneth Eastwood, he survives. Mae was a …read more.

Helen I. Swanson, 98, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Hickory Creek at Rochester. On March 31, 1919, in Logansport, Helen Irene Woolley was born. She was a treasured daughter of Arthur and Lillie Truax Woolley. She was one of 12 children. Helen and Carl E. …read more.

Joseph E. Wolf II, 65, Rochester, passed away at 4:24 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at his residence. On Dec. 19, 1951, Joseph Earl Wolf II was born in Delong. He was a treasured son of Joseph E. and Hazel Green Wolf.  Growing up he shared his childhood with four brothers and two sisters. Joe was a member of the …read more.

Henry “Hank” Mooi, 90, of Rochester, Ind. formerly of Winamac, passed away at 8:08 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1927 in Mount Greenwood, Ill., to the late Henry and Annie Mollema Mooi. On October 19, 1957 Henry married Alice M. Asmus in LaPorte. …read more.

Patricia A. Anglin, 69, Kewanna, Ind. and formerly of Rochester, Ind., passed away at 12:04 P.M., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Nov. 18, 1947 in Winamac, Ind., the daughter of Harry and Mary Ann (Perry) McClellan. She married Bobby Joe Anglin and he preceded her in death in March …read more.

Helen Swanson, 98, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:01 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Joseph Wolf 65, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:24 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home.

Nancy L. Kuhn, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at the home of her son. On December 29, 1947, Nancy Lee Swick was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Claude and Fern Warren Swick.  As one of the ten Swick children, growing up as the  eighth …read more.

Terry L. Porter, Rochester, resident and long-time maintainer at Dean Foods died on Sept. 1, 2017. He passed away in his home surrounded by his family. He was proud that he could swim the length of an Olympic-sized swimming pool underwater, flew ten miles up in the air and twice the speed of sound while …read more.

Rick A. Norman, 60, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at his home. In Fulton County on May 28, 1957, Richard Allan Norman was born. He was a treasured son of Roy L. and Phyllis A. Van Lue Norman. Growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.

Terry L. Porter, 69, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:01 p.m. September 1, 2017 at his home. Born on April 15, 1948 in Plymouth, Terry Lee Porter was the treasured son of Robert Ross and Mary Louise Altheide Porter. Left to cherish Terry’s memory are his wife …read more.

Joseph Frank Aguinaga, 79, of Rochester, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital. On May 9, 1938, Joe was born in Chicago to Cresencio and Susan Hernandez Aguinaga. Growing up he shared his childhood as one of eight siblings.  In 1956 he graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago. Dedicated and loyal, Joe …read more.

Joseph Frank Aguinaga, 79, Rochester, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. On May 9, 1938, Joe was born in Chicago to Cresencio and Susan Hernandez Aguinaga. Joe and Helen Ellen Walczak were married on May 9, 2007 in Logansport. Joe is lovingly remembered by his wife, Helen; a daughter, …read more.

Shawn Rodriguez, 51, formerly of Saint Petersburg, Fla., passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at his sister’s residence in Rochester. On Oct. 23, 1965, Shawn Patrick was born in Santa Anna, Calif. to Raymond and Ruth Crable Rodriguez. To relax, there was no better place than St. Pete Beach. It was among Shawn’s favorite places. It was …read more.

Dennis Bailey, 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at his residence. On Dec. 3, 1947, Dennis was born in Chicago. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and a brother. Following high school, patriotism beckoned. Dennis answered the call serving with the United States Army. On Feb. 15, …read more.

Jerry Lee Knight Jr. 52, Rochester, passed away at 5:35 p.m.. Tuesday August 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Oct. 27, 1964 in Rochester, the son of Jerry L. and Barbara (Shireman) Knight Sr. On Nov. 15, 2009 in Warsaw, he married Cassandra Redinger and she survives. Jerry had been a welder …read more.

Dennis Bailey, 69,  of Rochester passed away at his home at 9:20 a.m. Sunday August 27, 2017. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Shawn Rodriguez, 51, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:10 a.m.  Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at his home.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Helen L. Cox, 87, Nappanee, formerly of Akron and Atwood, died at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she was in rehab. She was born on Jan. 8, 1930 in Goodland, to Fred Lee Sell and Olive Minerva (Luse) Sell. Helen was married to Vernon Cox on Dec. …read more.

Helen L. Cox, 87, formerly of Akron, died at 6:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Wakarusa. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love Funeral Home.

Infant “Peanut” Flenner, Rochester, was stillborn at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Survivors include parents, Sam Flenner and Dominique Barnes, Rochester; grandparents, Shawnna Gilbert, San Pierre; Jamie Drudge, Rochester; Bridgette and Greg Flenner, Mentone; great grandparents, Rebecca Brandenburg, Rochester; Ron Barnes, Massachusetts; Thomas Flenner, Warsaw; auntie grandma, Kandi Brandenburg, Rochester; …read more.

Peggy J. Luedtke, 90, Rochester, passed away at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 25, 1927 in Hueysville, Ky., the daughter of Thomas Joel and Cora Ann (Patton) Duncan. She married Daniel J. Luedtke in Virginia and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1987. Mrs. …read more.

Betty Louise Steininger, 82, Rochester, passed away at 1:59 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On July 3, 1935, Betty was born in Fulton County to Ellis and Lucille Towne Rynearson. Betty and Kenneth L. Steininger were married on July 31, 1955 at Grandview Church in Richland Township. They have shared …read more.

Betty Steininger, 82, Rochester passed away at 1:59 a.m. Aug. 22, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Rebecca “Becky” Reichard, 90, Leiters Ford, passed away at 2:16 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver. In Anoka, on April 12, 1927, Rebecca McMannus was born. She was a treasured daughter of  Dennis and Goldie Stewart  McManus. Growing up as one of the ten McManus children she shared her childhood with four sisters …read more.

Rebbeca Reichard, 90, Rochester passed away at 2:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at  Millers Marry  Manor of Culver.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert W. Evans, 89, of Rochester passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On March 16, 1928, Robert was born in South Bend  to Wilby G. and  Rethal Irene Beehler Evans. Robert and Norma J. Bitterling were married in Rochester on July 11, 1948. They shared 45 years of life’s adventures. Their …read more.

Robert Evans, 89, Rochester, passed away at Hickory Creek of Rochester.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Sharon S. Woodcox, 68, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:24 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. This followed a sudden illness. In Fulton County, on Sept. 7, 1948, Sharon Sue Cunningham was born. She was a treasured daughter of to Joseph and …read more.

Larry Dills, 60, Akron passed away July 28, 2017. He was born Jan. 25, 1957 in North Carolina to Ray and Jean (Wilks) Dills. Larry is survived by a son, Jake Dills, North of North Carolina, his mother Jean Dills of North Carolina and a brother Rick (Tammy) Dills of Georgia. Heritage was honored to …read more.

Sharon Sue Woodcox, 68, Rochester, passed away at 2:24 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 7 1948, Sharon was born in Fulton County to Joseph and Joan Cunningham.  She was a lifelong resident of Fulton County. Sharon and Raymond De Lonzo “Lonnie” Woodcox were married on May 24, 1966. …read more.

Jack F. Lewis, 81, Rochester, passed away at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. In Fulton County, on Oct. 16, 1935, Jackie  Franklin Lewis was born. He was a treasured son of Lee A. and Martha Washington McGraw Lewis. Growing up as one of the nine Lewis children he shared …read more.

Curt B. Henriott, 58 , Rochester, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday on Aug. 3, 2017, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. In Waialua, Hawaii, on Oct. 18, 1958, Curt Baptist Henriott was born. He was the treasured son of Paul D. and Gertrud Elsa Seifert Henriott. Growing up he shared his …read more.

Larry L. Sutton, 66, Akron, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at his residence. On Feb. 18, 1951, Larry Lee Sutton was born. He was the treasured son of  Irvin G. and Marjorie M. Nicodemus Sutton. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and was well known for his abilities as a mechanic.  …read more.

Jack F. Lewis, 81, Rochester, passed away  at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

“J.J.”  Shuey, II, 45, Rochester, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 in Fulton County on Indiana 17 near 200-N due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. On Jan. 13, 1972, in Plymouth, Jackie Jay “J.J.” Shuey was born. He was a treasured son of  Jack J. and Jean S. Potthoff Shuey. An avid fisherman, “J.J.” could …read more.

Harold Foust, 78, Rochester, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 03, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1939 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Norman and Alice (Disinger) Foust. Harold was a 1957 Kewanna High School graduate. On June 19, 1957 he married …read more.

Larry L. Sutton, 66, Akron passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Former Rochester resident,  John  “JP” Hudkins II, 25, Nappanee  passed away at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. On February 24, 1992, John Phillip “JP” Hudkins II was born in Logansport.  He was a treasured son of John and Shannon Smith Hudkins. Growing up as the oldest of three children, he shared his childhood with a sister Bailey and …read more.

Jack Sayger, 88, Rochester, passed away at 6:32 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Near Athens, in Fulton County, John Wesley “Jack” Sayger  was born on May 20, 1929. He was a treasured son of  Herschel and Mary Feece Sayger. He was one of 12 children.  Jack graduated from Rochester High …read more.

Jack Sayger, 88, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:32 a.m., July 25, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Donald Everett Metzger passed away at Miller’s in Culver on July 22, 2017 at the age of 99 years and eight months. He was born in Syracuse on Nov. 9, 1917, the son of David W. and Ella Pha (Woods) Metzger. The family later moved to Goshen and a sister, Mary was born. Don started …read more.

Former Akron and Rochester resident, Ms. Janice M. Bahney  77,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester at 8:55 p.m., July 22, 2017. In Wabash County, on Feb. 28, 1940, Janice Marie Flook was born. She was the treasured daughter of  Ray and Axie “Lucille” Cole Flook. Growing up …read more.

Donald Metzger, 99, of Rochester passed away peacefully at 12:03 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.  Arrangements are pending.

Charles A. “Charly” Richard, 57, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. On May 21, 1960, Charles Arthur Richard was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Joseph Jacob and Ellen Reinholt Richard. Growing up he shared his childhood with seven brothers, including his …read more.

Former Akron resident, Janice Bahney,  77,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester on July 22, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Charles A. “Charly” Richard, 57, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. On May 21, 1960, Charles Arthur Richard was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of  Joseph Jacob and Ellen Reinholt Richard.  Growing up he shared his childhood with seven brothers, including  his twin …read more.

James Johnson, 84, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his residence. On Aug. 1, 1932, James was born in Egeland, N.D. to Axel and Lilly Haller Johnson. Jim and Winette Eriks were married on April 28, 1973 in Argos. They shared 44 years of life’s adventures. Jim will be lovingly …read more.

E. Elaine Alderfer, 70, Greenfield, and formerly of northern Fulton County, passed at 6:17 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital of Greenfield, Indiana. She was born on Dec. 15, 1946 in Rochester. to Louis E. and Louise E. (Windbigler) Kelly. She married on Aug. 7, 1966 at the Walnut Gospel Church in …read more.

Terry Jordan, 56, Rochester, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. On Jan. 26, 1961, Terry was born in Rochester to Clarence and Melrose Brown Jordan. Terry will be lovingly remembered by four sisters: Flou Rain Jordan, Rochester; Joann Jordan, Grand Junction, Colo.; Ann Harris and husband Lenon of Rochester; Rachel …read more.

Susan Anne “Boomer” Shepherd, 62, Rochester, passed away at 7:06 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 at her residence. On Oct. 24, 1954, Susan was born in Rochester to Herman and Hazel  Nicodemus Bowman. Susan and Lloyd S. Shepherd were married on Feb. 19, 1994. They shared 20 years of life’s adventures. Sadly he passed away on …read more.