Terry Jordan, 56, Rochester, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

   Laura Jean Lewis, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:05 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2017, at her home.   On Nov. 9, 1936, Laura Jean Sayger was born just east of Athens.  She was the precious daughter of Herschel “Pete” Leroy and Mary Feece Sayger.  As one …read more.

Susan Shepherd, 62, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Friday evening, July 14, at 7:06 p.m.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ralph L. Clupper, 90, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday July 11, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 24, 1926 in Leesburg, the son of Hugh and Letha Marie (Sutton) Clupper. He served with the United States Army during the Korean War with the 70th Tank Battalion, receiving two purple hearts. …read more.

David L. Conover, 56, Rochester, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday July 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 25, 1961 in Crown Point, the son of Adrian and Hazel Irene (Waltz) Conover. On Jan. 27, 1980 in Rochester, he married Penny A. Becker and she survives. David Conover had previously worked …read more.

Kimberly Dziabis, 59, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Kim fought a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband David (married 1994), her parents, Peter and Gale Zucker of Williamsburg, Va., brothers Chris (Mary) of Howell, Mich., Todd …read more.

Holley Ann Williams, 46, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes Tuesday morning July 4, 2017 in Rochester, Ind. Holley was born in Torrance, California on February 23, 1971 and is the daughter of Cora C. (Barnhart) Reimer. She attended West High School in Torrance with the Class of 1990. She then joined the U.S. …read more.

Mr. Stuart Milton “Stu” Shippy, 84, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when passed away at 1:49 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. On December 23, 1932, Stuart was born in Kendallville. He was the treasured son of Emmett and Mildred Johnson Shippy. Growing up he shared his childhood with four …read more.

Irene C. Mahoney 86, formerly of Rochester, Ind., passed away at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday July 4, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Southfield, Mich. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of John and Hattie (Golding) Hubers. On May 26, 1951 in Chicago, Ill., she married Thomas E. Mahoney. He …read more.

Stuart M. Shippy, 84, Rochester passed away at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

George Raymond Rentschler, 85, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1932 in Fulton County, Indiana, the son of George A. Jr. and Dessie (Buchanan) Rentschler. On March 6, 1955 in Fulton, Indiana, he married Frances Nellene Tilden and she survives. Mr. …read more.

Sue McCowan, 71, Rochester, passed away at 7:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, at her residence. On July 6, 1945, Sue was born in Gary to Thomas Gene and Patricia M. Patrick Barnett. Sue and Maris “Moe” McCowan were married on April 1, 1964, in Bardstown, Tenn.  They have shared 53 years of life’s adventures. Left to cherish the …read more.

Russell Lee “Pudge” Egolf, 78, of Rochester, died at 12:31 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1938 in North Manchester to Earl E. and Emma Lenore (Pratt) Egolf. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife and soulmate, Janet Egolf of Rochester; two daughters, Jami (Jorge) Rodriguez …read more.

Kristina Jo McIntyre, 49, Rochester passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Fort Wayne. On Feb. 21, 1968, Kristina Jo Holland was born in Rochester. She was the treasured daughter of Robert and Reba Hart Holland. Growing up in Miami County, she shared her childhood with a sister and a …read more.

Kristina Jo McIntyre, 49, of Rochester passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Fort Wayne. On Feb. 21, 1968, Kristina Jo was born in Rochester to Robert and Reba Hart Holland. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister and a brother. She graduated from North Miami …read more.

Barbara Lee Westafer, 87, formerly of Bourbon, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. She had been in failing health the past several years. Barbara was born May 29, 1930 the daughter of Ira Lee and Elsie Mullins in St. Joseph County. On April 1, 1947 in Rochester she married …read more.

Larry Joe Bucks, 78, Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 5:58 p.m. on June 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 22, 1939 in Winamac, the son of Joseph E. and Mable P. (Miller) Yoder Bucks. On Dec. 6, 1969, at the Kewanna Methodist Church, he married Patricia Boissier, and she …read more.

Kenneth E. Saine, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:33 PM, Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home. He had been in failing health the past eight years. On March 22, 1934, Kenneth Eugene Saine was born in Francesville. He was the treasured son of Ernest and Alice Tunis Saine. …read more.

Sheryl J. “Sheri” Woods, 64, Rochester, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017  at South Bend Hospice House. On Jan. 29, 1953, Sheryl was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of  Robert Henry and Barbara Pontious Schweir.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Diana. With great Flyer pride, …read more.

Kenneth E. Saine, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:33 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home. He had been in failing health the past eight years. On March 22, 1934, Kenneth Eugene Saine was born in Francesville.  He was the treasured son of Ernest and Alice Tunis Saine.  …read more.

Lifetime Fulton County resident, Edward Carl “Ed” Westwood, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 3:32 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On June 30, 1951, Ed was born in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Carl Thomas and Frances Ellen Barth Westwood. He grew up on the …read more.

Sheryl J. “Sheri” Woods, 64, Rochester, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017  at South Bend Hospice House. On Jan. 29, 1953, Sheryl was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of  Robert Henry and Barbara Pontious Schweir.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Diana.  With great Flyer pride, …read more.

Sheryl J. Woods, 64, Rochester, passed away at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at South Bend Hospice House. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Richard Lee “Rick” Colwell, 73, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his residence. Richard was born March 13, 1944 in Mishawaka. He was a treasured son of  Dallas Oliver and Jean Lois Grall Colwell.  Growing up, he shared his childhood with two …read more.

Mildred “Millie” Kay Smith, 77, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017 at her residence. On Nov. 20, 1939, Mildred Kay Beach was born in Valparaiso.  She was a cherished daughter of Clarence and Lillian Erwin Beach.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Carolyn and brother Cliff.  In 1957 she graduated from Morgan …read more.

Stanley Allen Kendall, 64, Warsaw, died at 5:43 a.m. May 31, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, North Campus, Fort Wayne, where he had been in declining health. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Rochester to William “Henry” Kendall and Ruth (Alderfer) Kendall. Stanley had lived in Warsaw, Indiana since 2013, coming from …read more.

Mildred “Millie” Kay Smith, 77, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her residence. On Nov. 20, 1939, Mildred was born in Valparaiso to Clarence and Lillian Erwin Beach. Mildred and Dale Smith were married on June 8, 1957 in Valparaiso. Millie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dale; three children: Dave Smith …read more.

Nancy L. Luckenbill, 83, passed at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Formerly of Akron, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Royer) Luckenbill. Nancy was born at home near Akron, Indiana on Sept. 28, 1933. She graduated from Akron High School in 1951 and her first job was …read more.

Dennis A. Lebo, Rochester, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after admission. A lifelong resident of Rochester, Dennis Allen Lebo was born on Feb. 22,1955 in Woodlawn Hospital. He was the treasured son of Floyd Everett and Ruth Maxine Hindelider Lebo.  Growing up he shared his childhood with his older sister …read more.

Richard K. Holloway, 77, of rural Rochester, passed at 7:05 p.m., Friday, May 26, at his residence after being in failing health for 7 years. He was born on July 11, 1939 in Fulton County to Omer Jack and Hazel (Tilden) Holloway. He first married on Feb. 21, 1959 in Fulton to Laura Belle Wilson, …read more.

Dennis Lebo, 62, of Rochester passed away at 1:05 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Nancy Luckenbill, 83, formerly of Akron, Indiana passed at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Noble D. Mentzel, 90, Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2017 in Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Noble was born the son of Charles and Leah Sneff Mentzel on Feb. 24, 1927. He was retired from Bendix Corporation as pipe fitter/welder. Noble served his country for three years in the Navy during World War II. …read more.

Robert W. Rhodes, 87, Rochester, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Aug. 20, 1929 in Akron, the son of Winfred Courtney and Emma (Hoppes) Rhodes. On April 15, 1949 in South Bend, he married Carolyn S. Cumberland. She preceded him in death on March …read more.

Ryan L. Hatfield, 54, Akron, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Thursday May 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on April 4, 1963 to Billy Lee and Janice (Perry) Hatfield in Plymouth. Ryan enjoyed racing and truck pulls. He is survived by his mother, Janice Hatfield of Mentone; his children, …read more.

Kathryn Leanna Metzger, 97, Akron, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on May 23, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Kathryn was born on Feb. 25, 1920 in Wabash County to Jesse S. and Nona (Mishler) Blickenstaff. She graduated from Chester High School in 1939. Kathryn married Wayne Metzger on Sept. 29, 1939. They were married for …read more.

Ann S. Lough, 78, Indianapolis, formerly of Culver and Rochester, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Saturday May 20, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  She was surrounded by her family. Ann was born on Oct. 25, 1938 in South Bend, the only child of Ned and Wilnetta “Billie” (Shore) Hart. She graduated from Rochester …read more.

Dean Smith, 85, Rochester, passed away at 2:14 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at his residence. On March 5, 1932, Lloyd Dean Smith was born in Rochester.  He was the treasured son of  Fred L. and  Clidia  White  Smith.  Dean graduated from Monterey High School in 1950, serving as class president. Answering the call of patriotism, Dean enlisted …read more.

Dean Smith, 85, Rochester, passed away at 2:14 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Arnold Eugene Bell, 78, Rochester, passed away at 8:59 a.m. on Friday April 21, 2017 at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 7, 1938 in Rochester to John Arnold and Emlene Bernadean (Zartman) Bell. He lived most of his life in the Rochester area, attended Morton Memorial …read more.

Alan Ray Waltenberger, 78, Macy, passed away at 7:57 a.m. Friday May 12, 2017 in Macy. He was born on May 31, 1938 in Angola, the son of Julius Ray and Gladys Marie (Steele) Waltenberger. On June 1, 1983 in Tennessee he married Janet L. Anderson. She preceded him in death on Sept. 14, 2015. …read more.

Kenneth E. Warmbrod, 84, Rochester, passed away at 12:51 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Sept. 12, 1932 in Winamac, the son of John and Lela (Tillotson) Warmbrod. On Oct. 21, 1951 in Winamac, he married Dorothy Young and she survives. Early in life, Mr. Warmbrod had worked for …read more.

Francis Oliver Coplen, 92, died on Sunday, May 14, 2017, surrounded by family. He leaves his brother, Melville Coplen of Warsaw; his son, Larry Coplen of Indianapolis; his daughter Linda (Coplen) Hagan of Oswego, Ill.; his granddaughter Angela Ossar and great-grandson Milo Ossar of Austin, Texas; and his significant other, Janis Shambarger of Plymouth. He is preceded in death …read more.

Lana Sue Pitcock- Blanchard, 68, Rochester, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Life care Center of Rochester. She was born on Oct. 13, 1948 in Rochester, the daughter of Wilbur O. “Boots” and Clara Mae (Clemans) Winegardner. She had worked for Farm and Home in Rochester for twenty years and then …read more.

Philip D. Riggle, 67, Albany, Kentucky and longtime Fulton area resident, passed away at 6:51 p.m. Friday May 5, 2017, at his residence in Albany, Ky. He was born on Aug. 28, 1949 in Rochester, the son of Charles B. and Donna (Thomas) Riggle Jr. On Sept. 11, 1976 in Marshtown, he married Bonita L. …read more.

Carol Jean Lewis, 76, Rochester, passed away at 6:56 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her residence. On Dec. 23, 1940, Carol was born in Shawnee, Ill. to  Arvid and Ebba Johnson. Carol is survived by a daughter, Anita Lewis, of Rochester; and two grandchildren: Mya Lewis and Dyllan Yeargi Preceding Carol in death are …read more.

David L. Sult, 56, Rochester passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2017 after a sudden illness. He was born May 15, 1960 in Rochester to William and Diana (Wagoner) Sult. He married Brandy Dust on May 15, 2015; she survives. David loved being outdoors, gardening, camping and hanging out by his pond. He was a simple …read more.

Don Lee “Post” Fenstermaker 62, Rochester, passed away at 5:26 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on Aug. 24, 1954 in Rochester, the son of Donnie L. and Joanne M. (Armstrong) Fenstermaker. On Oct. 5, 1996 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., he married Annette (Rhodes) Zehner and she survives. …read more.

Bertha Jo Chambers, 85, Rochester, passed away at 5:19 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on March 22, 1931, in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Ardella A. (Jenkins) King. On Aug. 24, 1956, Bertha married Lorian D. Chambers who preceded her …read more.

Shirley A. (Vanata) Watrous, 75, Plymouth, died at 10:40 a.m. April 25, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth,  where she had been in declining health over the past couple of years. She was born on May 26, 1941 in Rochester to Loftlee B. Vanata and Violet D. (Milliser) Vanata and had lived all of her …read more.

On March 7, 1981, in Rochester, Christopher Kyle Phillips was born. He was the treasured son of Ted C. and Victoria J. Langenbahn Phillips. As the youngest of the Phillips children, growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Laura and Amanda. During Kyle’s high school years he was a right handed pitcher for …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Kyle Phillips, 36, Plymouth, passed away at 1:38 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017. On March 7, 1981, in Rochester, Christopher Kyle Phillips was born. He was the treasured son of Ted C. and Victoria J. Langenbahm Phillips. As the youngest of the Phillips children, growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Laura and  Amanda. …read more.

Michael “Mike” Lynn Terry, 50, Fort Wayne and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 5:12 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. In Corydon, on April 12, 1967, Michael was born. He was a treasured son of Edward and Becky Drake Terry. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, …read more.

Michael William Graham,  65, Mims, Fla., formerly of Rochester, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Hospice of St. Francis of Titusville, Fla. On July 31, 1951, Michael was born in Rochester to Robert William and Erma Jean Overmyer Graham, the former owners of Rochester City Dairy. After several moves with his …read more.

Dennis L. Thompson, 74, Akron, passed at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his residence after being in failing health for the last 15 years. He was born on Nov. 13, 1942 in Peru, to Francis L. “Whitey” and Kathryn A. (Fitzpatrick) Thompson. He married on June 16, 1964 in Rochester to Phyllis J. …read more.

Mary M. Avery, 67, Kings Mountain, N.C., passed away on April 20, 2017, at her home. She was born June 20, 1949, in Rochester, daughter of the late Jesse Merrill and Edith Croussore Merrill. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at El Bethel United Methodist Church, 122 El Bethel Road, …read more.

Eugene “Gene” Arthur Koch, 72, Rochester, passed away at 9:39 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Gene was born in Rochester May 6, 1944. He was the treasured son of  James Russell “Ted” and Frances E. Martin Koch. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister, Nancy Ellen. In 1963 Gene …read more.

Eugene “Gene” Arthur Koch, 72, of Rochester, passed away at 9:39 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Gene is lovingly remembered by his wife Janice;  two daughters: Janelle Shanes and husband Jim of Rochester, and Angela Merley and husband Eric of Claypool; a son, David Koch and wife Kristy of …read more.

Mary Marie (Baumgartner) Swartz, 83, Rochester, passed away at 4:16 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, due to complications from heart surgery. Born in her family farmhouse in Jefferson Township, Elkhart County, to Lucille (Reid) and Homer Baumgartner on May 25, 1933, she spent her early years there with her great …read more.

Rev. Donald “Don” Vincent Olmsted. 91, Rochester, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 1, 1925 in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Henry and Dorothy (Kelley) Olmsted. On Aug. 28, 1947 in Willis, Kan., he married Lora Lowe. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Lisa Ann Lothridge, 44, of Akron, Indiana, died at 8:41 a.m, Monday, April 3, 2017, at her home. She was born April 20, 1972 in Wabash, Indiana to Roger Moyer and Reta (Branham) Rogers. Lisa was a 1991 graduate of Northfield High School. She was a member of the Christian Heritage Church, in Wabash. She …read more.

Edith J. McNeeley, 82, of Akron, Ind. passed at 2:59 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Ind. She was born on July 31, 1934 in Newbern, Virginia to Robert Roy and Betty E. (Hedge) King. She married on Feb. 5, 1954 in Pulaski, Virginia to Carlos “Douglas” McNeeley, who passed Oct. …read more.

Mary Marie (Baumgartner) Swartz 83, Rochester, passed away at 4:18 p.m. Thursday April 6, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, Ekhart. Arrangements pending at Zimemrman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Beth Biggs, 66, Rochester, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at her residence. On Aug. 13, 1950,  Beth was born in Fulton County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Thomas and Marion Louise  Roudebush Baldwin. As the third oldest of the Baldwin children, growing up she shared her childhood with two older sisters …read more.

Joshua A. Brugh, 37, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:10 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017 at his residence.  This followed a courageous battle with cancer. In Fulton County, on May 6, 1979, Joshua Alex Brugh was born. He was a treasured son of  James A. and Ronda R. Hood …read more.

Jerry P. Covington, 78, Rochester, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his residence. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On Oct. 22, 1938, in Quitman, Miss.,  Jerry was born. He was the treasured son of Hubert and Clara Lou Burt Covington.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Jimmy. …read more.

Phyllis Clemans, 60, Rochester passed away at 4:50 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2017 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Eleanor Cavallaro, 85, of Fulton passed away at 9:11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On April 30, 1931 in Chicago Heights, Eleanor was one of five children born to Rocko and Lydia DiMascio Loffredi. Eleanor is lovingly remembered by a daughter, Victoria Zellers and husband Dustin of Rochester;  a …read more.

Charles A. “Jake” Gardner, 76, Rochester, formerly of Plymouth passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Rochester where he resided since his illness in December 2010. Charles was born on March 29, 1940 in Walkerton to Floyd and Mary (Buss) Gardner. Charles married the former Barbara …read more.

David L. Ranstead, 60, Rochester, passed away at 2:31 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at his residence. On March 1, 1957, David was born in Fulton County to Richard L. and Aletha M. McGee Ranstead. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Karen and a brother, Rick.  He graduated from Rochester High School with …read more.

Harold “Ernie” Edward Young, 79, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester at 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Born in South Bend at St. Joseph Hospital on July 27, 1937, Ernie Young was the treasured son of Earl and Helen Young. Growing up he …read more.

Susan E. Frettinger, 58, Rochester passed away  at  8:57 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at her residence. On Sept. 11, 1958, Susan was born in Rochester to Frank Edward and  Thelma J. Moon Frettinger. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. Susan is lovingly remembered by her mother, Thelma; two sisters: …read more.

Rodney Brett Jones, 53, Warsaw, died Friday, Mach 10, 2017, in his Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Sherry Lee Rogers, 66, Rochester, passed away at 10:37 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at  her residence following a valiant fight with cancer. On Feb. 18, 1951, at Rochester’s Woodlawn Hospital, Sherry Lee Evans was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Robert W. and Norma J. Bitterling Evans. Growing up she shared her childhood with her little sister, Christina.   …read more.

Sherry L. Rogers, 66, Rochester passed away Friday, March 10, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Carolyn Joan Evans, 80, Rochester, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017, at her residence. She was born Dec. 14, 1936 in Marion, the daughter of Byron E. and Priscilla Merle (Blacketor) Ginn. On June 5, 1955 at the First Baptist Church in Rochester, she married Larry Evans. Carolyn had worked for over thirty …read more.

Micheal L. Wise, 67,rural Akron, passed at 1:30 a.m., Monday, March 6, 2017, Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center of Wabash, after being in failing health for 5 years. He was born on Jan. 26, 1950 in Warsaw to Lonus and Virginia (Currie) Wise. He married on Nov. 22, 2003 in Akron to Annette Hartman, she survives. …read more.

Mildred P. “Millie” Anness, 96, Rochester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. She was born Oct. 19, 1920 in Peru, the daughter of Paul V. and Daisy (Pleasant) Bahney. On Feb. 22, 1941 in Liberty she married Kenneth F. Anness. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mildred …read more.

William Dean Fairchild, 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 28, 2017, at his residence. He was born Jan. 24, 1938 in Logansport, the son of William and Edna (Maxwell) Fairchild. On May 12, 1960 in Fulton he married Patricia Joan Cripe, and she survives. William Fairchild retired from Dean Foods in December of 2002 …read more.

Alice Monesmith, 91, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 23 at Millers’ Merry Manor, Logansport, Indiana. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Huntsville, Tennessee, the daughter of Lee and Amy (Cross) Trammell. On April 17, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio she married Oscar A. Monesmith. He preceded her in death …read more.

Mary Alice Jones, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Michigan. On Feb. 2, 1920, Mary was born in Kosciusko County to George and Esther Dunfee Long. Mary and Gerald “Jerry” Jones were married on Sept. 16, 1954, in Ligonier. They shared 58 years of life’s adventures. Sadly he passed away …read more.

Betty J. Miller, 89, formerly of Mentone, passed at 7:08 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. She was born on March 30, 1927 in Fulton County to Max and Leoma (Heminger) Anderson. She married on Feb. 2, 1947 in Koontz Lake to Harold L. Miller, who preceded on July 26, …read more.

Mary A. Jones, 97, formerly of Rochester passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Michigan.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Cindy Weybright, 65, passed away on Friday morning, Feb.17, 2017 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. She then gave the gift of sight through the Indiana Organ Procurement Program. She was born on March 1, 1951 in Fulton County to Richard E. and Carolyn R. Hagan. Carolyn passed in 1990. Cindy …read more.

Thomas E. Zeiger, 66, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb.16, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion Campus, Marion. He was born on Oct. 30, 1950 in Rochester, the son of Joseph A. and Martha J. (Richard) Zeiger. Thomas served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam …read more.

Maurice Guiff, 67, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in his Akron home. Maurice was born April 22, 1949 in Warsaw to Joseph William and Gwendolyn Lamoine (Bidwell) Guiff.  He was a 1967 graduate of Pierceton High School, Pierceton. Maurice and M. Sue Nellans were married Oct. 4, 1986 in Warsaw. He lived his life …read more.

David W. Goss, 76, Rochester, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital of Plymouth. On Aug. 25, 1940, David was born in Plymouth. He was the treasured son of Howard and Ethel Slonaker Goss. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Joyce and a brother Bob. Following high school, patriotism …read more.

Edwin W. Reeves I, 66, Leesburg, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at his residence. On Dec. 2, 1950, Edwin Warren Reeves was born in Anniston, Ala. He was the treasured son of Columbus and Bertha Lecroy Reeves. As the second youngest, growing up he shared his childhood with four brothers and three …read more.

David Goss, 76, Rochester passed away at 3:06 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital of Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Marjorie E. St. John, 87, Rochester passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Lakeland General Hospital, Lakeland, Fla. In Peru, Aug. 24, 1929, Marjorie E. Becker was born.  She was the treasured daughter of Albert and Winifred Brach Becker. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Bob. On Feb. 2, 1952, in Kokomo’s …read more.

Donna Jean “Donnie” Grosvenor Metheny 95, Rochester, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born Aug. 6, 1921 in Milford, the daughter of Floyd E. and Blanche F. (Long) Cretcher. She was a proud graduate of Bourbon High School – Class of 1939. On March 23, 1940 in Peru, …read more.

Lindley F. “Butch” Bilby, 75, rural Rochester, passed at 1:42 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at his residence. He was born Oct. 2, 1941 in Tipton. He married on May 24, 1980 in Rochester to Barbara J. Craft, she survives. Following Butch’s request no services will be held at this time. Arrangements Entrusted to Hartzler …read more.

Garry A. Shidler, 66, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home following a valiant battle with cancer. Born Jan. 28, 1951, in Pulaski County, Garry Arthur Shidler was a treasured son of Thomas and May Linback Shidler.  Growing up as one of 13 children, he shared his childhood with seven …read more.

Barbara A. (Snyder) Welborn, 79, North Manchester, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born Dec. 7, 1937 in Wabash County to Todd B. and Virginia L. (DeArmond) Bender. She married Michael E. Snyder in North Manchester on July 17, 1960. Barbara graduated from Manchester High School in 1955 …read more.

Janice M. Mann, 66, Rochester, passed away at 3:19 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017 at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Nov. 4, 1950 in South Bend, the daughter of Ray and Henrietta (Radecki) Lisenko. She married Ret. Staff Sgt. Donald D. Mann and he preceded her in death on April 2, …read more.

Max Hungerford, 89, Rochester passed away at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the Sacred Heart Hospital at Miromar Beach, Fla.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Clyde Reed, 76, Akron, passed at 1:45 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born July 24, 1940 in Aurora, Ill. to George and Alice (Bogdon) Reed. Clyde was a truckdriver for North Express of Winamac. He also drove for Pierceton Trucking, Sealed Power of Rochester, and Peabody …read more.

Carol Sue Lahman, 77, Rochester, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. On Feb. 15, 1939, Carol was born at home in Leiters Ford to C.E. Mike and Bernice Kline Hartz. As one of three children she shared her childhood with two brothers, Jerry and Mike. Proudly Carol, graduated …read more.

Roger R. Rouch, 70, Kewanna, passed away at 1:41 a.m. Friday Feb. 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 2, 1947 in Rochester, the son of Wilbert and Betty (Brusher) Rouch. On Jan. 15, 1971 in Rochester, he married Selena Kay Mutchler and she survives. Roger had worked for the former McMahan-O’Connor Construction and …read more.

Clyde Reed, 76, Akron, passed Sunday morning, Feb. 5, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.