Stephen W. Bruner 63, Akron, passed away at 4 a.m. April 12, 2016 in his home.

Wheeler Conley 81, Rochester, passed away at 6:29 a.m. Monday April 18, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rocheste

Ada Fugate, 62, passed away at 12:40 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence.

Gerald ” Jerry” Klopp, 82, of Rochester, passed away at IU Health Arnett, in Lafayette on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

John W. Haworth 68, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2016, at his home. John was a lifelong Rochester resident. He was born on Sept. 8, 1947, in Rochester, the son of Max and Martha (Dreher) Haworth, the youngest brother of four siblings. John graduated from Rochester High School in 1966. …read more.

Karen S. Ellenwood, 66, Akron, passed at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Center for Hospice Care of South Bend. She was born on March 10, 1950, in Louisville, Ky., to George and Lillian (Parks) Welch. She was married on Jan. 17, 1970, in Louisville, Ky. to Gary B. Ellenwood, he survives. She …read more.

Bret Lee Hake, 49, Rochester, passed away at 8:43 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on June 22, 1966. He was the son of Kenneth W. and Talitha Ann (Price) Hake. Bret had worked for Culligan Water and repaired computers. In his free time he enjoyed video …read more.

By SHERIFF CHRIS SAILORS FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ROCHESTER — Fulton County 911 received a call of a man down near or about the address of 3781 W. 500 N., Rochester, at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, April 9. The nature of the call, a man was hit by a tree and was not breathing or responsive. …read more.

Charles Lee  Riddle, 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Sunday, April 10, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jerry L. Sisinger, 77 of McCordsville, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his residence.

Richard L. Peterson, 76, of rural Rochester, passed at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1939, in Fulton County, to Harley and Bertha (Beard) Wynn and was adopted at an early age by Joe and Mary Isabelle (Drudge) Peterson. He was married on April 8, 1962, …read more.

Rodney C. Lewis, 46, Rochester, died at 7:05 p.m. March 28, 2016, at Indiana University Health Hospital, Indianapolis. He had been ailing in health for some time. He was born on March 9, 1970, in West Lafayette, to Fern T. and Bonnie Jean (Brohart) Lewis. Rodney has lived in Rochester all of his life. Rodney …read more.

GeNelle E. Hoffman, 95, formerly of Akron, passed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Akron, to Emmet and Hazel (Merley) Taylor. She married on July 3, 1938, in Akron, to Earl Hoffman who preceded on July 1, 2012. She …read more.

Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, Akron, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 19, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Bill and Lucille (Clevenger) Derryberry. He married on March 17, 2000, in Rochester, Indiana to Reba D. Honkomp, she survives. Dennis was a supervisor for Lau Industries of …read more.

Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, of Akron, passed Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence.

Mr. Aubrey M. Jones, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:17 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Dec. 22, 1928, Aubrey was born in Shelby County, Ill. to Harry and Vangie Ripley Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and three brothers. Aubrey and Mary Ann Virden were married on …read more.

Norma Jean Burns, 88, of Akron, Indiana passed at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind: a sister: Annaleigh Rae; a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester; Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron; Cory …read more.

Fred Zellers, 92, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home on March 20, 2016.

Florence J. Baldwin, 85, Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 3:05 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1930, in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Young) Stepp. Nov. 29, 1947, she married Richard C. Baldwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 17, …read more.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind a sister, Annaleigh Rae; and a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester, Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron, …read more.

Josefina M. Rudd, 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2016, at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1944, in Ormoc City, Philippines, the daughter of Eulialio and Espectacion (Malinao) Espinosa. On April 16, 1970, in the Philippines, she married Larry D. Rudd and he survives. Josefina retired from R.R. …read more.

Bailey Jean Shafer, 22 day old infant daughter of Christopher R. Shafer and Loretta L. (Gross) Shafer of Rochester, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Robert l. Holloway, 89, passed away at 3:40 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence.

George E. Burton, 83, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Jeffrey Lee Newlin, 61, passed away at his home at Crown Point.

Violet Anne Marie Risner, 2 ½ months, Rochester, passed away at 11:20 A.M. Tuesday March 8, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Violet was born on Dec. 11, 2015, in South Bend, the daughter of Jeff Risner and Brittany Marie Mickey. Survivors include her parents, Rochester; brothers: Maddox Daniel; Jaxon Gabriel; Xayden Michael Lee, all of …read more.

Claudia Ray White, 63, Winamac, died at 10 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, surrounded by family at her home after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Claudia was born on Nov. 5, 1952, in Frankfort, to the late Curtis Ray and Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris. She was a graduate of Rossville High School and …read more.

Lucille M. Stacy, 85, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Dolores Catherine Czichilski, 85, Rochester, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 12, 1930, Dolores was born in Chicago to David and Helen Burdjinski Bolin. Dolores and Robert Ewald Czichilski were married on April 10, 1948 in Chicago. Dolores was a homemaker and cherished the time with …read more.

Ruth Meek Enyart, 92, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Nov. 26, 1923, Ruth was born in Toledo, Ohio, a cherished daughter of Wesley Odus and Cecelia Grace Freeman Meek. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. On Dec. 7, …read more.

Ruth Enyart, 92, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Life Care Center. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Etheree Linda Jones, 85, of Rochester formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Life Care Center in Rochester. Born August 26, 1930 in Langley, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Lewis H. and Eunice (Graves) Bashaw. On May 9, 1950 in Warren, Indiana, she married Dean E. …read more.

Etheree Linda Jones, 85, Rochester and formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Life Care Center in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.

John Howkinson, Rochester, died in peace at 3:52 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. The chronological order of his life is as follows: Born: March 27,1936 to Mayme (Bryan) Howkinson d. 1938 and Richard Howkinson d. 1993. Stepmother; Mary (Finney) Howkinson d. 2009. Brother: Jim Howkinson d. 2005. Sister Jill Howkinson d. 1943; Sister Jan (Howkinson) …read more.

Mr. John Howkinson, 79, Rochester, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Born on Sept. 20, 1961, in Cheyenne, Wyo., the daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (Pack) Ball. She was employed at WestRock Company in Plymouth. Her hobbies included Facebook and social media, hosting cook outs and spending time with …read more.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Her visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Further details are …read more.

By SHIRLEY WILLARD Fulton County Historian ROCHESTER — A new cupola was raised onto the Fulton County Historical Society’s round barn Tuesday, Feb. 9. The Amish crew built the cupola inside the round barn, then used a crane to lift it into place. Donations to help pay for rebuilding the round barn are needed. A …read more.

Donald L. Dickey, 100, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at the Milton Home. Donald was born on Dec. 15, 1915, in South Bend, to the late Jesse C. and Carrie E. (Walters) Dickey. On January 18, 1941, Donald married Gearldine Edwards who died in November, 1985. On Aug. 5, 1986, he …read more.

Edward M. King, 91, Rochester, passed away at 2:52 a.m. Wednesday. Feb. 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1924, in Talma, the son of Fred and Elma (Crum) King. He grew up on his family farm and served with the United States Army from 1948 to 1949. On Nov. 3, …read more.

Mr. Ivan “Buddy” Abrams, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. This followed a valiant and courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Minnie, a small town in Floyd County, Ky., on Nov. 1, 1935, Ivan …read more.

Charles A. Richardson, 65, Kewanna, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Born on Jan. 22, 1951, in Rochester, he was the son of Kenneth and Phyllis (Smith) Richardson. Charlie formerly worked at Kewanna Metal Specialties retiring in 2014. He was a member of the V.F.W. Charlie enjoyed socializing, fishing with his boys …read more.

Bill E. Brown 82, Rochester, passed away at 11:04 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Pulaski County, the son of Louis E. and Olive (Harris) Brown. On Sept. 9, 1956, in Peru, he married Patsy L. Gayhart and she survives. He served with the Unites …read more.

Margaret V. “Maggie” Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Nov. 1, 1933, in Pendleton, to Richard and Irene (Umbenhour) Hodges. She was married on Nov. 3, 1951, in Akron, to Gene Black, he survives. Maggie was a homemaker …read more.

Margaret “Maggie” V. Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

Dean L. Perdue, 85, Rochester, passed away at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on Sept. 20, 1930, in Rochester, the son of Thomas D. and Viola Stanley Perdue Sr. He attended Purdue University and served with the United States Army during the Korean War in the Signal …read more.

On the morning of Jan. 26, 2016, Sonny passed peacefully in his home in rural Rochester. He was comforted by his loving wife as he went to be with his Lord and Savior. Sonny was 77 years old. He was born in the town of Eldon, Okla. on Aug. 9, 1938. He was the son …read more.

Edith L. “Edie” Barker Harper Franklin, 85, Rochester, and formerly Silver Lake and Akron passed at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born on Sept. 17, 1930, in Argos, Marshall County, to Irvin and Hazel (Coutler) Barker. She was married on Aug. 29, 1948 in Rochester to Paul …read more.

Carol Jean Zent Lange, 79, of Isle of Palms, S.C., and former of Rochester and Laporte, passed Saturday Jan. 23, 2016, in South Carolina. She was born on July 18 1936, in Talma, to Orton Paul and Clarabelle (Hunter) Zent. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorial …read more.

Arthur “Sony” Giesler, 77, of rural Rochester, passed Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Dolores Biggs Iholts, 81, Rochester, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born on June 29, 1934, in Rochester, the daughter of Admiral Dewey and Pauline Marie (Dale) Biggs. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1953 and had served with the United States Air Force. …read more.

Hugh W. Silberman, loving husband, father, uncle, papa, captain and friend to many people, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. Hugh graduated from Rochester High School in 1960 and married his high school sweetheart, LaVon Johnson, in 1962. He attended Indiana University South …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Scotty B. Shelburne, 59, Camden, S.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Palmetto Baptist Hospital, Columbia, S.C. On Aug. 31. 1956, Scotty Boyd Shelburne was born in Noblesville. He was a treasured son of Howard Dale and Rebecca Jacquelyne Wire Shelburne. Growing up as one of eleven children Scott shared …read more.

Former Rochester resident,  Mr. Scott B. Shelburne, 59, Columbia S.C., passed away Jan. 23, 2016, at Palmetto Baptist Hospital, Columbia, S.C. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. George C. Enyart, 44, Osceola, passed away at 5:19 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. On Sept. 6, 1971, George Clinton Enyart was born in Rochester to William “Baldy” F. and Patricia Mae Murray Enyart. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers. …read more.

George Enyart, 44, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Robert Vernon Kindig “Bob” died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. He was 92. Despite being born in Fort Wayne, living his productive career years in Elkhart and his early retirement with his son in Indianapolis, Bob always considered the Fulton County area of Akron and Rochester his home. Fulton County was where he grew up from …read more.

Stephen L. Hartzler, 83, Akron, following a valiant effort to live, passed on to join his wife of 64 years at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born on May 14, 1932, in Miami County, to Lester “Joe” and Helen Marie (Thompson) Hartzler. He was married on …read more.

Susan L. Kirk, 58, Rochester, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 20, 1957, in Kokomo, the daughter of Donald Ward and Donna (Jarrette) Polley. Susan was a 1975 graduate of Rochester High School. Survivors include her son, Ryan Barnett, Omiya, Japan; a daughter, Kyla Kirk …read more.

Stephen L. Hartzler, 83, Akron, passed at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Robert Kindig, 92, Rochester passed away at 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Howard Hunter, 86, Akron, passed at 5:20 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after being hospitalized Saturday. He was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Kosciusko County to Herschel “Bud” and Helen (Speicher) Hunter. He was married Sept. 11, 1949, in Akron to Marian Musial she survives. He worked for Pike Lumber, Akron, …read more.

Mr. Marvin W. Holloway, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:10 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at his residence. On May 28, 1932, Marvin Wayne Holloway was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Elvin “Peck” and Eva Ruth Bechtel Holloway. Growing up as one of …read more.

ROCHESTER — A fatal accident this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Fulton County remains under investigation. Andrew Overmyer, 19, 8886 20B Road, Argos, died as a result of that accident. Fulton County Sheriff’s Department reports at 10:55 a.m. the Fulton County Dispatch received a call from Ricki Wyatt at 6708 N. Old US 31. Wyatt …read more.

Marvin Holloway, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Marjorie Irene Leininger, 87, a former resident of Fort Wayne and widow of Ted L. Leininger, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the home of her daughter following an extended illness. Mrs. Leininger was born on March 31, 1928, in Akron, a daughter of Granville and Esther (Harris) Dawson, and moved …read more.

Richard A. Wood, 77, Akron, passed at 5:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Rochester, to Lester A. and Edna M. (Blodgett) Wood. He was married on Sept. 2, 1959, in Akron, to Mary Frances Arthur, she survives. He was a mechanic at Arthur’s Service …read more.

William Livingston, 72, Rochester, passed away at 9:38 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mrs. Dorothy M. Bryant, 80, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester, following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer since Feb. of 2014. Born in Foraker, Ky. on July 27, 1935, Dorothy was a cherished daughter of Chester and Susie Craft Arnett. As one of …read more.

Dorothy M. Bryant, 80, Rochester passed away at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Phyllis D. Triplett, 75, Rochester, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Virginia, Phyllis Delores Pittman was born on July 6, 1940. She was the cherished daughter of Miller and Dallas Duty Pittman. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Bobby. On June 30, 1961, Phyllis …read more.

Jackie Cumberland, 53, Akron, passed at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home.

ROCHESTER — Mr. Dennis Richard Nesbit, 66, Rochester, died 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On June 28, 1949, Dennis was born in Kokomo to Harold and Mildred Jameson Nesbit. Dennis married Laura Brantley Nesbit March 31, 1998, in Columbus. Together they shared nearly seven years of life’s adventures …read more.

Dennis Nesbitt,  66, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016,  at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Lloyd W. Hatfield 71, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Jan. 1, 2016, at his home. Born in South Bend on Feb. 4, 1944, Lloyd William was a treasured son of Loren and Dorothy Hatfield. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two sisters and four brothers. Lloyd served Oliver …read more.

Ronald C. Keele 75, Rochester, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 18, 1940, in Ill., the son of Charles Albert and Lorine Aldine (Schmidt) Keele. On Aug. 21, 1971, in Rochester, he married Bonnie J. Vigar. She preceded him in …read more.

Donald James “Jim” Vandermark, 70, Akron, passed 7:34 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 30, 1945, in Pensacola, Fla. to Orville and Helen (Grossnickle) Vandermark. He was married on Jan. 20, 1990, in Akron at the Akron Church of God to Pamela S. …read more.

Janice M. Norman, 45, Akron, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 27, 1970, in Kokomo, the daughter of Larry and Judy (Davies) Hecht. Janice had worked in manufacturing for many years. She enjoyed listening to music, gardening, cooking, and tending to her two canine …read more.

Jennifer A. Spencer, 32, Rochester, passed away at 7:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dorothy E. Moore, 88, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Aug. 19, 1927, in Mishawaka, the daughter of William E. and Nellie J. (Warren) Swathwood. On April 15, 1946, in South Bend, she married Frank E. Moore. He preceded her in …read more.

Kathleen M. Haney, 71, Akron, formerly of Barnum, Minn., passed at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born Nov. 29, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minn., to George and Irene (Engebrit) Kuehl. She had worked in the Probation Department Office in the Duluth Courthouse. She was a 1962 graduate of …read more.

Robert L. King 94, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on April 6, 1921 in Rochester, the son of Howard and Carrie (Conrad) King. He served with the United States Army during World War II receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. King …read more.

Randy L. McKenzie, 51, of Rochester passed away at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at his residence.  On June 7, 1964, in Jacksonville, Ark., Raymond Lewis “Randy” McKenzie was born. He was a treasured son of Robert F. and Linda Goforth McKenzie. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Timothy and a …read more.

John Norman Casey, 72, Akron, passed away at 8:55 P.M. Tuesday Dec. 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 11, 1943, in Pine Village, the son of John Irvin and Grace Fern (Broady) Casey. On Oct. 19, 1963, in Rochester, he married Carol Ann Hecht and she survives. …read more.

Darl W. Harvey, 85, of Royal Center passed away at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 5, 1930, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Ray and Jessie (Deford) Harvey. On Sept. 9, 1951, he married Lois M. Polen of Kewanna, …read more.

Mr. James R. Adams, 82, Rochester, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. On Sept. 6, 1933, James was born to Roy and Esther Jones Adams in Atwood. James and Kathryn R. Willard were married on March 14, 1981 in Packerton. James is lovingly remembered by his …read more.

Fawnda Jewel Senff, 50, passed away at her home on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. She owned and operated her beauty shop, Bodacious; and also served at Sears, Phoenix, and Faces. Fawnda was born on Feb. 9, 1965, in Rochester, to Jerry and Brenda (Loyd) Senff. Fawnda is survived by her son: Jordan (Abby Carlson) Senff, …read more.

Mr. David Glen Johnson, 60, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at the Hospice House of Elkhart at 3:38 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. On Nov. 21, 1955, David Glen was born in South Bend, a treasured son of Wilburn “Duz” and Darlene Engel Johnson. Growing up as the third …read more.

Mrs. Martha M. Jefferies, 93, Rochester, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Sept. 26, 1922, Martha was born in Fulton County to Orville and Lillian Ruth Partridge Kalmbacher. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Mary and a brother, Raymond. Proudly she graduated with …read more.

Beverly J. Gunter 86, Mishawaka, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5, 2015, at the Sanctuary of St. Paul, South Bend. She was born on June 6, 1929, in Clay Township, Cass County, the daughter of John S. and Mildred June (Sloop) Wray. On June 8, 1947, in Logansport, …read more.

Mr. David Clauson, 78, Rochester, passed away at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 22, 1937, David Martin Clauson was born in St. Joseph County.  He was the treasured son of Carl and Dorothy Cromley Clauson.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Marilyn.  As a young man about the age of 13, …read more.

Martha M. Jefferies, 93, Rochester, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Martha was born Sept. 26, 1922, in Fulton County to Orville and Lillian Ruth Partridge Kalmbacher. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Mary and a brother, Raymond. Proudly she graduated with the class of …read more.

By SGT. TONY SLOCUM Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police District 16-Peru STUART, FLA — A cold cas murder investigation by Indiana State Police Detective 1st. Sgt. Bob Burgess and Detective Josh Maller resulted in the arrest of William Stinemetz, 62, Palm City, Fla. The detectives served Stinemetz with a Fulton Circuit Court arrest warrant …read more.

Jaren S. Gentile 78, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo. She was born on Jan. 13, 1937, in Rochester, the daughter of Ronald and Lova K. (Musselman) Powell. She had worked many years for Sealed Power and also for Rochester Heat Treat. She had attended Grace …read more.

Mrs. Marjory Marie Phillips, 98 years, 2 months and 21 days, departed this life at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at her residence. On Sept. 7, 1917, Marjory was born west of Rochester in the Burton neighborhood. She was a cherished daughter of John and Lillie Alley Braman. Growing up as the second youngest, …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service, Northern Indiana, issued a hazardous weather outlook at 4:05 p.m. today, Dec. 2. Kosciusko, Noble, Marshall, Fulton, and Whitley counties are included in that outlook. NWS reports scattered snow showers are expected into the early evening with little to no accumulation. Roads should remain mainly wet, but slick …read more.

Scott Allen Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 27, 1966, Scott Allen was born in Plymouth, a treasured son of Terry and Joyce Wagoner Mann. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. During his school years he enjoyed playing …read more.

Mr. Scott Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital,Rochester, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.