Mrs. Bea Gilliland, 79, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she the passed away at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Dec. 10, 1935, Beatrice was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. the cherished daughter of Bert and Audie Howard Damron. Growing up as the third …read more.

Charles E. Underwood 92, Cicero, Indiana, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 4:29 p.m. Friday Nov. 27, 2015, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. He was born on July 25, 1923, in Fort Wayne, the son of Harry B. and Blanche (Deck) Underwood. He served with the United States Army Air Corp. during World War …read more.

Bryan H. Green Sr., 84, Rochester, passed away at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 30, 1931, in Knox, the son of William Bryan Green Sr. and Edna A. (Burkett) Green. After high school, he served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On …read more.

Mr. Larry E. Paxton, 80, Rochester, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On July 15, 1935, Larry was born in Henry Township to Russell and Jessie Landis Paxton. Larry and Patty L. Bilyew were married on Jan. 31, 1955. Together they shared nearly 61 years …read more.

Brenten Layne passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. He is the son of Adam and Lisa Harrington (Miller) of Rochester. Brenten, who was loved by many and will be missed by all. Your life here on earth was brief, but the memories of you will last forever. From your beautiful …read more.

Raymond W. Boardman, 75, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at his residence. On June 20, 1940, Ray was born in Aurora, Ill. to George and Ellen Woolley Boardman. He was the oldest of four children sharing his childhood with a sister and two brothers. In 1958, he graduated from Buffalo High School …read more.

Harret R. Owens, 94, Rochester, passed at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on March 16, 1921, in Argos, to Fred and Elva (Syple) Nette. She was a long time member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Harret is survived by her brother: Frederick McGee; several nieces and …read more.

Nelson Gene Hiatt, 72, Rochester, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Barbara Niester 90, Decatur, Ill., and Rochester, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, Ill. where she had resided the past two years. She was born on Sept. 27, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Whitfield and Emma B. (Bollongino) Wilcox. On March 9, 1947, in …read more.

George Herbert Schlosser, 85, Rochester, and formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at the Life Care Center of Rochester, Rochester, he had been in declining health for the past couple of years. George was born on Oct. 3, 1930, in Argos, to E. Ralph Schlosser & Edna Irene …read more.

George Herbert Schlosser, 85, Rochester, and formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at the Life Care Center of Rochester, Rochester, following a lengthy illness. George was born on Oct. 3, 1930. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

Betty J. Steen Wildermuth, 87, Akron, and formerly of Dublin, Ohio, passed on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 2, 1928, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Frank and Ersie (Maynard) Sanders. She was married on June of 1947, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to William D. Steen who …read more.

Elizabeth Jean “Jeanie” Johnston, 81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Life Care Center of Rochester, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Left to cherish her memory are her husband: Neil Johnston, at home; two daughters: MaryJane Glass; and ‘Little Jeanne’ Shultz, both of Rochester; a son: James (Lisa) Orisch, …read more.

Elizabeth Wenrick Johnston, 81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:40 a.m. Nov. 7, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Betty Wildermuth, 87, Akron, passed Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Harvey L. Arthur, 78, Akron, passed Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1937 in Wabash to Elwood W. “Slim” and Bernice J. (Walker) Arthur. He was married July 29, 1962, in Burton Methodist Church, Rochester, to Wanda M. “Peg” Alderfer. She survives. Harvey owned Arthur’s Service Station in Akron …read more.

Annabelle “Ann” Morrett, 94, formerly of Rochester passed away at 1:10 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Hancock Regional Hospital. On April 27, 1921, Ann was born in Twelve Mile to Ross and Ruth Winegardner Helms. Ann and Harold “Duke” Darwin Morrett were married on March 7, 1943, in Rochester. They shared 42 years of …read more.

Mr. Daniel L. DeSonia, 73, Rochester, passed away at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at his home. On Jan. 31, 1942, Daniel Lee was born in Zanesville, a treasured son of Arlington Joseph and Mildred L. Walters DeSonia. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters and six brothers as the third youngest …read more.

Kaleen S. Krom 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 3, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on April 14, 1944, in Rochester, the daughter of George W. and Jospehine (Thompson) Krom Jr. She graduated from Rochester High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester College and …read more.

Daniel DeSonia, 73, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Orville A. Weiske, 86, Rochester, passed away at 11:51 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on April 2, 1929, in Custer Park, Ill., the son of Arthur George and Emma (Tooper) Weiske. His early life was spent in the Custer Park, Reddick and Manhattan, Ill. areas. …read more.

Ann Morrett, 94, Rochester passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Hancock Regional Hospital of Greenfield. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mrs. Elizabeth G. Alderfer, 93, Rochester, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Feb. 22, 1922, Elizabeth was born in Kokomo to William C. and Elizabeth Short Davidson. Elizabeth and Frederick Clinton Alderfer were married on June 30, 1949, in Rochester. They shared 35 years of …read more.

Amanda “Mandi” L. Abbott, 34, Thornhope, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1980, in Winamac, she was the daughter of Kerry Knebel and Karrie Barker. She was a 1999 Winamac High School graduate and also a graduate of IUPUI Kokomo nursing program. On Dec. …read more.

Richard A. McLochlin, 74, Rochester, passed away at 6:06 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his residence. Born June 6, 1941, in Rochester, he was the son of the late John Robert “Bob” and Marie K. Richardson McLochlin. On Nov. 26, 1960, in Plymouth, he was married to Lucinda A. Kindig, and she survives. A …read more.

Terry A. Rohrer, 60, Shelbyville, and formerly of Texas and Rock Lake, who passed on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN. He was born on April 26, 1955, in Ft. Wayne, to Frederick D. and Betty (Clark) Rohrer. Survivors include mother: Betty Rohrer and husband Otto Woike, Denton, Texas; sisters: Nancy …read more.

By BRITTNEY ISLEY Administrative ASsistant, ASPIN Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana Inc. announced Trava Buono will serve as a new navigator and community health worker covering Kosciusko, Marshall and Fulton counties. Buono, who has been with the program since year one, lives in Kosciusko County but has ties to other counties. Buono has been …read more.

Lura I. Bollman, 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Home, in Bridgman, Mich. Lura was born on July 16, 1927, in Fulton County, to Baker E. and Theresa E. (Moore) Dille. Lura was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed spending time tending to her flower …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Mary Lou Richardson, 84, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio, where she had resided since 2009. On Jan. 29, 1931, Mary Lou Morris was born in Fulton County the cherished daughter of Ross P. and Helen C. Souder Morris. A proud graduate of the former …read more.

Mr. Melvin “Mel” Lawrence Swango, 67, Rochester, passed away at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 26, 1948, Mel was born in Rochester to Melvin Earl and Norma Jean Bishop Swango. Mel and Frankie L. Swope were married March 8, 1986, in Rochester. They shared 29 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, of Grass Creek, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis Born on Jan. 15, 1952, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late David and Doris (Brown) Hill. She was a 1970 Caston High School graduate and a graduate of Indiana Central College (University …read more.

Frieda M. Crull, 72, of Lake Bruce passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence with her best friend and companion, Linda at her side. Born May 22, 1943, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. and Lucille (Mills) Crull. She was a 1961 Monticello High School …read more.

Matthew D. Hunt 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:27 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on April 18, 1951, in Kokomo, the son of Vernon and Mary (Copeland) Hunt. On Oct. 17, 1970, in Kokomo, he married Kathy Koenig and she survives. Mr. Hunt had owned and operated Roof …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, Grass Creek passed away this morning, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Freida M. Crull, 72, Lake Bruce, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Ernest L. Hiatt, 81, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. To honor his wishes, the services will be private. Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born June 28, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to the late George and Francis (Bell) Lenz. Bruce married the love of his life Gwendoline Doris Randall Lenz in Kokomo, on July 5, 1958, and had three children. Bruce …read more.

Mildred R. “Billye” Walker, 101, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was formerly a resident at Wynnfield Senior Living and had lived in Rochester since 1946. Billye was born Dec. 20, 1913, in Gillespie, Ill., the daughter of John E. and Julia T. (Gatton) McConnell. On Dec. 31, 1938, …read more.

Martha Jane “Babe” Beery, 87, Rochester, passed away in comfort at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Nov. 21, 1927, in Grass Creek, the daughter of John and Vernice (Oliver) McLochlin. She was a Grass Creek High School graduate. On Dec. 20, 1949, she married Wayne Tyler …read more.

Mary L. Richardson, 84, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Good Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Kingdom Hall, Rochester. Further details are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shirley Jo Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 19, 1964, Shirley was born in Rochester to Joseph R. and Sharon O’Connell Morris. She was a lifetime Rochester resident and graduated from Rochester High School with the class of …read more.

Mrs. Marilyn D. Heiden, 64, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Center For Hospice of South Bend. On March 6, 1951, Marilyn D. Schultz was born in Mishawaka. She spent her youth there and in 1969, with great pride, Marilyn graduated from Mishawaka High School. Many will remember her years …read more.

Shirley Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Marilyn D. Heiden, 64, Rochester passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Center For Hospice of South Bend. On March 6, 1951, Marilyn D. Schultz was born in Mishawaka. She spent her youth there and in 1969, with great pride, Marilyn graduated from Mishawaka High School. Many will remember her years working …read more.

Rachael J. (Cochran) Swango, 68, Rochester, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. She was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in LaPorte, the daughter of Don and Helen Irene (Heflick) Cochran. On June 6, 1997, in Tippecanoe, she married Milo E. ‘Joe” Swango. He preceded her in …read more.

Stephen J. Streets, 56, a 20-year resident of Grovertown, died suddenly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Steve is the son of Sommie B. Streets Kruder and was born in Elkins, W. Va. on Oct. 1, 1959. He received most of his education in Oaklawn, Ill. and finished …read more.

Charlene Williams 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. She was born on July 31, 1926, in Fulton County, the daughter of Urban Leonard and Edith (Baird) Jackson. On June 17, 1951 at the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton, she married Earl E. “Gene” …read more.

Terry E. Lewis, 68, of Rochester, and formerly of Talma passed at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at IU Health University Hospital of Indianapolis, Ind. He was born Dec. 24, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. to Ted and Linnell (McGowen) Serios. He was married on Sept. 14, 1968 in Richland Center, Ind. to Beverly Grubbs …read more.

Hazel Brown, 85, Rochester, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was born on July 21, 1930, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Sam and Verlie (Nolen) Wireman.  After living in Kentucky Hazel moved to Ohio, then to Warsaw where she lived for 16 years. She then moved to Rochester to live …read more.

Carl E. Junkin 82, Akron, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Monday Sept. 14, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Hammond, the son of Elmer C. and Dorothy Mae (Mears) Junkin. He served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On Aug. 26, 1967, …read more.

Janet L. Waltenberger 74, Macy, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill. She was born on Oct. 19, 1940, in Logansport, the daughter of Weldon and Frances (Boone) Anderson. On June 1, 1983, in Tennessee, she married Alan Waltenberger and he survives. Mrs. Waltenberger, along with …read more.

Mr. Virgil Leroy Jana, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On July 28, 1921, Virgil Leroy was born in Starke County the treasured son of Albert P. and Bertha I. Fear Jana. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Pauline.  In 1941 he …read more.

Earl E. “Gene” Williams 89, Rochester, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on April 21, 1926, in Royal Center, the son of Lloyd and Glades Nellie (Cohagen) Williams. He served in the South Pacific during World War II with the U.S. Army. On …read more.

Mr. Virgil Jana, 94, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away early Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Elizabeth “Ann” Allen, 80, of Akron, passed Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Glen “Kenny” Grunden, 80, of Rochester, passed at 2:13 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at LifeCare Center of Rochester. He was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Miltown, to Everet and Francis (Gregory) Grunden. He was married April 22, 1972, in Goshen, to Jonne VanHook. She survives. Glen had been an over the road truck …read more.

Cecil E. Shoemaker, 97, Akron, passed away at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at his residence. He was born Dec. 4, 1917, in Laketon, to Arthur and Anna (Gerlach) Shoemaker. He married on Sept. 25, 1937, to Pauline Clark. She preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 1986. He then married Osie Sheperd Hopkins on …read more.

Cecil Shoemaker, 97, Akron, passed at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Charles “Steve” Knight, 70, of Kewanna, passed Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Rochester, to Charles and Thelma (McGowen) Knight. He was a truck driver and had done some painting work. He enjoyed working on all small engines, especially lawnmowers. Survivors include daughter: Sherry Reagan, Akron; sons: …read more.

Richard Gene Stavedahl, 82, of Akron, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on Sept. 29, 1932, in South Bend, to Charles A. and Eva Mae (Blew) Stavedahl. He married on July 27, 1951, in Argos, to Betty Nicodemus, and …read more.

Richard Gene Stavedahl, 82, of Akron, and formerly of Mentone passed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

INDIANAPOLIS — Whitley and Fulton counties are among eight counties the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved, Wednesday, Sept. 2, a secretarial disaster declaration. The request was made by Gov. Mike Pence, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, and Indiana Farm Service Agency Executive Director Julia A. Wickard in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack in August.

Charles William Whittenberger, 73, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 6, 1941, in Logansport, to Charles D. and Vena Bernice (Snyder) Whittenbeger. He graduated from Akron High School in 1959, and graduated from Indiana University in 1964. Charles married Carol Ann (Rowland) …read more.

Charles William “Bill” Whittenberger, 73, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Love Funeral Home.

Charles Monroe Hamilton, 53, of Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in his home. Charles was born on Aug. 23, 1962, in Bremen, the son of the late Harold and Maxine (Worsham) Hamilton. He is survived by a son: Joe (Jennifer) Hamilton, Culver; four grandchildren: Kaylee; Madlin; Breana; and Jaden; a …read more.

Miss Sidneigh Jo “Sid Jo” Carr, 26, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Aug. 30, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Left to cherish Sid’s memory are her parents: Greg and Teri Simpson Carr, Rochester; two sisters: Chaneigh Mae Carr, Muncie; and Sgt. Ryleigh Larryn (Deanna) Carr, Ft. Campbell, …read more.

Leon H. Miller, 43, Fulton, passed away Friday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne from injuries sustained in a farming accident.  Born in Bremen on May 26, 1972, Leon was the treasured son and second oldest of Harley and Barbara Mullet Miller. As one of 10 children, growing up Leon shared his childhood …read more.

Patricia Ann (Wood) Emmons was born in Trumansburg, N.Y., on July 5, 1935, at her Grandmother Quinn’s home (since torn down). She grew up in Ithaca, N.Y., but her family later relocated to the Fort Wayne area where she attended Arcola High School. Aside from seven memorable years lived in Fla. during one of her …read more.

Barbara Ann Shoemaker Warner, 82, of Richland Center, passed away at 6:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at her home. Born in Argos, on Sept. 21, 1932, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Claude and Susie Kickert Shoemaker. Growing up, she shared her childhood with her sister, Bonnie and brother, Don. She graduated from Argos …read more.

Tehya M. Grimm, 18, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 p.m Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born May 22, 1997, in Warsaw to Richard “Richie” J. and Mary (Spaulding) Grimm. Tehya was a 2015 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. She attended the …read more.

Jordan Anthony Shafer 18, Rochester, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, south of Mentone, from injuries sustained in motor vehicle accident. He was born on Feb. 16, 1997, in Rochester. Jordan was the son of Shanan and Julie Shafer, Rochester, and Nichole (Griffin) Shafer, Walkerton. Jordan was a 2015 graduate of Rochester …read more.

Gabriele H. Sterling, 63, of Akron, passed at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born Nov. 29, 1951, in Rockenberg, Germany, to Josef and Maria (Poisel) Jenisch. She married Marion Sterling in Lima, Ohio, in Dec. 1985. She was an inspector and a packer for Consolidated Containers of …read more.

Mrs. Catherine M. Koten, 88, of Lake Manitou and Barrington Hills, IL was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. On April 28, 1927, Catherine was born in Cook County, Ill., a cherished daughter of Louis C. and Jessie N. Fowler Hruska. Catherine is lovingly remembered by a daughter: …read more.

Catherine M. Koten, 88, of Lake Manitou passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Hinsdale, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mr. Gary O. Pollock, 56, of Akron, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Feb. 17, 1959, Gary was born in Warsaw to Shirley Eugene and Norma Jean Taylor Pollock. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister: Mary Jo and two …read more.

Steven M. Reel, 59, passed away at 10:16 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Gary Pollock, 56, Akron passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Destiny Faith Smith, 9, Rochester, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. She was born on April 26, 2006, to Tracey Smith and Rick Stough in South Bend, Indiana. She had been a member of Deb’s Dance Studio in Rochester, Taekwondo – Rochester Martial Arts and a member …read more.

Phillip Briar Nicklaus 24, Rochester, passed away early Saturday morning August 8, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Briar was born on June 5, 1991, in Logansport, the son of Phil and Elizabeth (Kerr) Nicklaus. He was a 2010 graduate of Rochester High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, …read more.

Wilma M. Ritter, 73, of Akron, passed Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 20, 1941, in Warsaw, to Robert and June (Baker) Reed. She was a polisher at Zimmer for over 25 years. She got her start in the earlier years at Hand Industries. Wilma …read more.

Ronald Simons, 69, Rochester, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

James “Jim” C. Craft, 59, of rural Rochester, passed Saturday evening, Aug. 1, 2015, after a motorcycle accident involving a deer in Macy. He was born in Rochester on Sept. 19, 1955, to James C. and Carol (Holloway) Craft, and worked for Paragon Medical in Pierceton. He had previously worked for Topp Industries, Rochester. He …read more.

Jill L. Runkle, 56, Akron, passed at 3 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born in Warsaw on May 18, 1959, to Roy A. and Maxine (Holderman) Haney, and married Phil Runkle. She was the Akron Town Clerk Treasurer for many years. She graduated from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Jill Runkle, 56, of Akron, passed Monday, August 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Arrangement are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Ricci D. Swihart, 53, of Gilead, passed unexpectedly at 12:24 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room. He was born in Wabash on Dec. 23, 1961, to Jack E. and C. Anne (Rhodes) Swihart. On Oct. 5, 1995, he married Patti Nette in Gilead. She survives. He worked at Gulf Stream …read more.

Mrs. Judy A. Gudas, 49, of Kewanna was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on Aug. 1, 2015. Born on July 1, 1966, in Three Oaks, Michigan, Judy Ann was a cherished daughter of William Thomas and Shirley Jane Hess Magers. Growing up she shared her childhood with a …read more.

Donald Alfred Drone, age 81, Akron, formally of Springfield, Ill. died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. His passing was due to conditions brought on by the autoimmune disease, Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born to Alfred and Hazel (Vogel) Drone on Dec. 30, 1933, in Springfield, …read more.

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born on Nov. 21, 1934, in Milford, to Fred D. and Doris M. (Jennings) Haney. On Oct. 29, 1955, she was married to Raymond Adams at her parents home in Akron, …read more.

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Linda Lou Grover Pence, 76, Rochester, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. Linda was born on July 1, 1939, in Rochester, the daughter of Thelma Ewen and Charles Knight. On Sept. 20, 2014, she married James Phillip Pence at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Rochester, and he survives. Linda worked …read more.

Shannon Buck, age 78, Akron, died on July 25, 2015, at his residence of pancreatic cancer. He was born on Feb. 18, 1937, to Walter H. and Mary Velom (Prater) Buck in Grayson, Ky. He graduated from Prichard High School in Grayson, Ky. in 1955. Shannon earned a BA degree from Morehead State University. He …read more.

Paul J. Pontius, 77, of Silver Lake, passed Monday, July 27, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

A criminal investigation was launched yesterday, Thursday, July 23, by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Rozzi, that reportedly led to the arrest of a former Warsaw Doctor. According to information provided by ISP, Doctor Mark Jensen, 62, 1923 E. Timberline Circle S., Warsaw, was served a Fulton County arrest warrant by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

Mr. Lester W. Gordon, 97, of Rochester, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Fulton County, on Oct. 21, 1917, Lester was born to Frank and Sophia Tetzlaff Gordon. As one of eight children, he shared his childhood with four sisters and three brothers. On Dec. 8, 1948, Lester …read more.

Mardelle Kathryn Goller, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru due to complications of pneumonia. On Feb. 19, 1921, in Danforth, Ill., Mardelle Kathryn Krueger was born, a cherished daughter of George and Esther Heideman Krueger. As one of seven children she shared her childhood …read more.

Mardelle K. Goller, 94, of Rochester passed away at 2:50 AM, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Blair Ridge Health Campus of Peru. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Rose Ann (Fisher) Shull, 56, Rochester, passed away at 11:19 p.m. Saturday July 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 3, 1958, in Rochester, the daughter of Larry W. and Nettie (Wagoner) Fisher. Rose Ann was united in marriage to Tracy Shull in 1999 …read more.

Mary A. McClelland, 87, of Rochester passed away at noon July 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Vincent Mark Jeffrey, Jr., Akron, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was born on Sept. 9, 1970 to Vincent M. and Starlene (Lolmaugh) Jeffrey in South Bend. He graduated from Bremen High School in 1989. He married Misty Jo Smith on Oct. 7, 2006 and they lived in Akron for nine years. …read more.