Kathryn I. Hartzler, 82, of Akron, unexpectedly passed peacefully at 8:40 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at her residence. She was born April 27, 1933, in Marshall County, to Harold E. and Carrie Irene (McGriff) Walters. She was married June 17, 1951, in the Athens EUB Church to Stephen L. Hartzler he survives. She raised …read more.

Kathryn I. Hartzler, 82, of Akron, passed Monday, July 13, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Don Dale Reed 83, Kewanna, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday July 10, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on April 11, 1932 in Kewanna, the son of William Sherman and Bessie (Eytcheson) Reed. On July 26, 1979, in Nashville, Tenn., he married Ruby Simmons and she survives. Mr. Reed …read more.

Betty L. Hewett, 74, Rochester, passed away at 7:52 p.m. Friday July 10, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Sept. 21, 1940 in Augusta, Maine. She had worked for over thirteen years as a nurse aid at Life Care Center of Rochester, as a waitress for the former Maggie’s Restaurant and had …read more.

Rose Ann Shull, 56, Rochester, died at 11:19 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

John Herbert Good, 68, of Tyler, Texas formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully July 1, 2015 in Tyler. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, July 10, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with David Sommers officiating. Burial with military rites performed will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations …read more.

Mrs. Donna J. Kindig Smith, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 8:47 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Life Care Center of Rochester. Born in Rochester on Jan. 8, 1929, Donna was the cherished daughter of Oral “Hap” and Eva M. Severns Kindig. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Helen and a brother, …read more.

Mr. Donald L. Frounfelter, 88, of Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Aug. 17, 1926, Don was born in Martinsville to Efra and Anna Buis Frounfelter. He was the youngest of four sons. Don grew up in Morgantown and a farm outside Martinsville. He graduated from Martinsville High School …read more.

Mildred M. Engle, 89, of Greenwood, formerly of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on Dec. 22, 1925, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Huldah (Campbell) Easterday. She was a 1944 Grass Creek High School graduate. On Nov. 4, 1950 …read more.

Brenda Joyce Bradley, 64, Rochester, passed away at 10:33 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at her niece Sheila Robinson’s residence, Rochester. She was born on April 1, 1951 in Prestonsburg, Ky., the daughter of Luther and Beatrice (Powers) Shell. On Sept. 5, 1997, in Talma, she married Lawrence Lee Bradley. He preceded her in death …read more.

Barbara J. Clark 80, Rochester, passed away at 5:13 p.m. Friday June 19, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Dec. 1, 1934, in Rochester, the daughter of Chester E. and Hulda A. (Gilliland) McCalla. On Sept. 29, 1951, in Rochester, she married Jack Lee Clark. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Taylor Quinn Marrs, 19, passed away early this morning, Monday, June 22, 2015,  as a result of an automobile accident in Carroll County. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Former Lake Manitou resident, Mrs. Rhea E. Dollens Pryor, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015, unexpectedly at Wynnfield Crossing where she had resided since 2013. Born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Peru, Rhea Elizabeth was a cherished daughter of Harry and Beulah Tyner Dollens. Growing up as the youngest of six children, she shared …read more.

Nondas “Nonnie” Irene Sohlke went home to live with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 2, 2015. She was born May 10, 1932, in Pendelton, to Richard and Irene Hodges. She was number seven of eight children. On July 29, 1951, she married Arthur Sohlke, who survives. They moved to Oregon in 1959. …read more.

Thomas J. Shanks 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday June 16, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 8, 1936 in Cass County, the son of Willard and Anna (Reno) Shanks. On Sept. 3, 1953 in Lucerne, he married Olive M. Lunsford and she survives. Mr. Shanks had worked in construction …read more.

Donald Lee Gunter, 67, Rochester, passed away at 11:27 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 14, 1948, in Winamac, the son of Clarence and Laura Ellen (Irvin) Gunter. On June 13, 1998, in Rochester, he married Karen Hively. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Mr. Nicholas Anthony Bart, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at his residence. On May 5, 1950, Nicholas was born in Oconto Falls, WI, the treasured son of Charles Nicholas and Grace Loretta Ballachino Bart. He graduated from Arrowhead High School of Heartland, Wis. in 1957 with his class. Following …read more.

Nancy Betcher, 74, of Rochester passed away at 2 p.m. June 14, 2015, at the Elkhart Hospice House.

Margaret A. Williams 91, Rochester, passed away at 3:03 a.m. Sunday June 14, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 10, 1923, in Pulaski County, the daughter of James and Frances (Hibbs) Kasten. On Jan. 8, 1944, in Pulaski County, she married Glenn R. Williams and he survives. Mrs. Williams had been a …read more.

Tender and sweet, Little Miss Aylee Nichole Foxworth was surrounded by her loving family when she was born at 6:17 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Held lovingly the arms of her parents mommy Nichole and daddy Nathan until she ascended to the Heavens at 7:30 p.m. on the day of her …read more.

James (Jim) Edward O’Brien, Rochester, died Friday, June 5, 2015. Jim was born on May 15, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Elizabeth (Nagle) O’Brien. Jim had three sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” (Al) Weiler, Genevieve “Jean” (Ben) Farmer and Marjorie “Marge” (Irving) Slattery and three brothers Thomas (Dorothy), Daniel (Rita) and William (Beverly). He married …read more.

Lyle Bennett, 76, of Lucerne passed away at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born on Sept. 17, 1938, in Charleston, Ill., he was the son of the late Ray “Bud” and Mabel (Huddleston) Bennett. On Oct. 22, 1966 he married Vyllis “Vy” J. Stilwell, she survives. He was a U.S. …read more.

Robert J. Beringer, Rochester, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Funeral Home, Fulton County.    

James E. O’Brien, Rochester, died Friday, June 5, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Zimmerman Funeral Home, Fulton County.    

Mr. Bernard Harry Simon, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 9:53 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On May 5, 1920, Bernard was born in Chicago to Harry and Rose Mary Zalud Simon. Answering the call to patriotism, Bernard joined the US Navy. His first stint was from 1938 …read more.

Bernard H. Simon, 95, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

John “Jack” E. Waltz, 75, 5567 E. 75 South, Rochester, passed away at 7:05 P.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1940, in Rochester, the son of Merrill D. and Bertha (Hower) Waltz. On June 15, 1958, in Fulton, Indiana, he married Lelia Ann Waltz. She preceded him …read more.

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel in Logansport.

D. Jean Ellis, 86, Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 6, 1929, in Rochester, to Estle L. and Mary E. (Nellans) Bryant. She was married on July 28, 1950, to Leroy Ellis, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1963. …read more.

Cora L. Powers, 61, Tippecanoe and Rochester, died 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her residence. She was born July 29, 1953, in Tell City, to Martin and Juanita (Jackson) Bolin. On Dec. 18, 1988, Cora married Kevin P. Powers in Springfield, Mass. He survives in Tippecanoe. Cora was a homemaker and a member …read more.

Cora L. Powers, 61, of Rochester, passed at 1:05 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Donna Jean Ellis, 86, of Akron, passed at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mr. Robert Wayne Smith, 84, of Leiters Ford passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Community Howard Regional Health of Kokomo. On Jan. 7, 1931, Bob was born near Leiters Ford to Grover and Chloe Ball Smith. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers and two sisters. With great …read more.

Robert W. Smith, 84, Leiter’s Ford, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Community Howard Hospital, Kokomo. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  

Daniel Miller Sr., 57, of Rochester, passed away at 5:10 p.m., May 28, 2015. On July 4, 1957, a firecracker, Dan, was born in Rochester, a treasured son of Arden and Gloria Alspach Miller. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. He was member of the Rochester High School Class …read more.

Benjamin Luke Thompson III, the son of Benjamin C. and Tammy S. (Austin) Thompson Jr., went home to be with Jesus, at 4:22 a.m.  Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. Benjamin was born May 19, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his loving parents; twin sister: Emily M. Thompson; sister: Cayle …read more.

Dakota James “Cody” Nilson, 17, of Fulton passed away at 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 20, 1998, in Logansport, he was the son of Doug J.O. Nilson and Rebecca Minniear. Cody had just finished his Junior …read more.

George D. Hendrickson, 86, of Grass Creek passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. Born on Jan. 28, 1929, in South Bend, he was the son of the late Florance and Frances (Elliott) Hendrickson. On June 29, 1963 he married Marge N. Lloyd, she survives. He was a …read more.

Ruth A. Bowersox 80, Rochester, and longtime time Leiters Ford, resident, passed away at 7:57 p.m. Sunday May 24, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 12, 1934 in Fulton County, the daughter of James and Goldia (Garland) Calhoun. In 1952 at the Leiters’ Ford United Methodist Church, she …read more.

Carolyn Thompson, 80, of Logansport and formerly of Akron, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at the Chase Center of Logansport. She was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Providence, R.I. to Howard L. and Mildred (Randall) Card. She was a nurses aid while living in Rhode Island. She attended the Olive Bethel Church …read more.

George D. Hendrickson, 86, of Grass Creek passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.

Juanita M. King, 85, Rochester, passed away peacefully at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday May 19, 2015, into God’s glorious presence. She was born on Jan. 18, 1930, in Rochester, the daughter of Bryce and Arlene (Morris) Thompson. Juanita married Edward King on Nov. 3, 1950, in Rochester, witnessed by Devon Ogle and Barb Smiley. He survives. …read more.

Juanita M. King died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born Jan. 18, 1930. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home.

Mr. Craig “Sam” Foster, 61, of Rochester, passed away at 7:28 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Nov. 26, 1953, Sam was born in Indianapolis to Milton and Betty Jane Bruce Foster. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers: Steven; Bruce; and David. As a U.S. Army Veteran, Sam …read more.

Kenneth R. See 63, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday May 18, 2015, at the Center for Hospice- Elkhart. He was born on November 22, 1951 in Peru, the son of Victor R. and Donna (Smith) See. Mr. See worked for the North Central Co-op, Rochester, for over forty four years. In his …read more.

Barbara J. Engle, 74, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Born on Aug. 25, 1940, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna Koopman. She was the 1958 valedictorian at Pittsboro High School. On May 15, 1982 she married Robert …read more.

Carol Ann Shewman, 75, of Akron, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, after being in failing health for seven months. She was born Aug. 3, 1939, in Akron, to Elmer and Blanche (Miller) Dickey. She married Stanley L. Shewman on Nov. 23, 1958, in Akron, who preceded her …read more.

Mary Ruth Keim, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 5, 1928, in Rochester, the daughter of Fred and Helen (Shuman) Gottschalk and graduated from Fulton High School in 1946. She married neighbor and childhood friend, Frederick Byron Keim, …read more.

Mrs. Thelma Pauline Ailer Peterson, 93, formerly of Rochester, passed away at Grace Village Health Care Center on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Fulton County, Thelma was a cherished daughter of Russell and Blanche Wynn Ailer. Growing up as the second eldest she shared her childhood with three sisters: Velma; …read more.

Sava Rudo, 91, rural Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 10, 1924, in Omaha, Neb., to Mike and Catherine (Bless) Rudo. He has lived in the Akron area for 26 years coming from Omaha, Neb. Sava married Barbara Holloway on …read more.

Karen R. Shank, 52, of Winamac passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Born Feb. 14, 1963, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald L. and Doris E. (Walls) Woolington. On April 22, 2006, she married James N. Shank Jr., he survives. She was a 1981 Kewanna …read more.

Jane (Smith) Foellinger Miller 93, Poway, California and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Monday May 4, at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1921 in Rochester, the daughter of Gerald Percy and Myra (Paramore) Smith. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1939 and attended Indiana University. On Jan. 11, …read more.

Dale Eugene Pugh, 68, Rochester, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Peru, the son of Paul Roscoe and Clara Lucille (Deeds) Pugh. On Feb. 4, 1984 in Rochester, Indiana, he married Janice E. Thousand. She preceded him in death on March …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Eiler Sr., 79, of Rochester, passed away today at Parkview Regional Medical Center North, Fort Wayne. On July 5, 1935, Bob was delivered by his proud father in Kewanna. His parents are the late Paul Austin and Nina J. Sutton Eiler. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great …read more.

Donald R. “Don” Hibner, 77, of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Elwood, Illinois, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Georgia (Miller) Hibner. On Aug. 4, 1957, he married Etta E. Brown, she survives. Don was a Regional Sales Director at …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, Workone Northern Indiana, Region 2 WorkOne officials announce results from employment-skills competitions among Northern Indiana youth during the inaugural Jobs for America’s Graduates Out-Of-School Career Development Conference, held April 29, in Plymouth. Winning from Kosciusko County were: Alexis Standley with professional JAG Specialist Paul Pegues, placed second in career presentation. …read more.

Mr. C. William “Bill” Freyberg, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Born on April 14, 1930 in Tiffin, Ohio he was a treasured son of Frederick F. and Eileen Paxton Freyberg. Growing up he shared his childhood with his brother …read more.

Beryle “John” R. Kinsey, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25. “Johnny B.” was born on June 16, 1939 in Warsaw to William L. and Marian L. (Roose) Kinsey. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 where he was honored as an outstanding all-sports athlete, with the Rulo Minear Award, which …read more.

Nicole L. Ebner, 29, Rochester, passed away at 9:34 p.m. Monday, April, 27, at I.U. Health, Lafayette. She was born in Knox on Dec. 23, 1985, the daughter of Daniel L. and Eleanor (Tunis) Ebner. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed doing crafts in her spare time. Survivors include her sons: Mitchell Alexander Pappas, …read more.

Beverly Joan Geller, 71, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, at her home in Jacksonville, Fla. Beverly was born on July 6, 1943, to Samuel Edward and Mildred Louise Cochran MacClain. Growing up she shared her childhood with eight siblings. She was a member of the Rochester High School Class …read more.

Marilyn Diane Zartman, 80, of Nyona Lake, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Monday, April 27, at Community Howard Regional Hospital of Kokomo. Marilyn was born on Jan. 23, 1935, in Kokomo, to Edward V. and Maxine A. Milner Brown. Growing up she shared her childhood with her brother Ed, near Fulton. With great Bulldog pride, …read more.

Duke Energy customers are the current target of a bill paying scam in which criminals pose as Duke Energy representatives in attempt to dupe unsuspecting customers into making payments. The scam has surfaced in several different counties across the state. Here’s how the scam works: a Duke Energy customer receives an unsolicited phone call from …read more.

Governor Mike Pence will honor seven Indiana companies for longevity and community service today by awarding them the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Awards during a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. “I’m honored to recognize these Hoosier-grown businesses that have created a strong and lasting impact not only on their communities but on the …read more.

Harold H. Brown, 86, of Kewanna, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, at his companion’s residence in Wheatfield. He was born to Harry and Ferrell (Freeman) Brown on Aug. 16, 1928, in Pulaski County. He married Roseamond Leiter in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1994. Harold was a United Stated …read more.

Lavern Ray “Butch” Scott, 71, of Rochester, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at his residence. He was born in Hammond to Authur and Freda (Bruce) Scott on Feb. 27, 1944. Scott retired from Dean Foods and had been a member of the Eagles Lodge. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, …read more.

Orville F. Thomas, 90, of Strasburg, Colo., formerly of Grass Creek, passed away Thursday, April 2, at Prairie Creek Assisted Living Center in Strasburg. Born on Nov. 29, 1924 in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Floyd and Leona (Sutton) Thomas. On May 14, 1944 he married Florence M. Ratcliff. She preceded him …read more.

Karin Petro, 53, Rochester, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 19, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Joan (Strepek) Janick. She graduated from Kelly High School, Chicago, Illinois and DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Karin had …read more.

Irvin A. Jylland, 75, of Rochester, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Irvin was born in Rochester, Minn. on July 12, 1939, to Chester and Hazel Walker Jylland. Irvin worked at Winamac Spring and Coil until becoming disabled. To relax he enjoyed going to the truck stop …read more.

Elsie E. Spangler, 99, Fulton, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born to Grover and Ruth (Sullivan) Moss, in Cass County on Jan. 26, 1916. A graduate of the Twelve Mile High School, Elsie married Ed Spangler on Aug. 15, 1936 to begin a life as …read more.

Argyle “Dean” Carr, 80, of Logansport, passed away at 6:22 p.m., Monday, March 23, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born on May 28, 1934, in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Carl “Barney” and Ruth (Huey) Carr. On November 13, 1954, he married Betty (Brown) Carr who survives. Dean retired in 1995 from the …read more.

Helen Louise Hill, 86, of Peabody Home North Manchester and formally of Akron, Rochester and Peru, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 22 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Helen was born on Jan. 24, 1929 in Akron to Ralph Waldo and Marie (Berger) Whittenberger. She married Guy Hill Jr. on July 27, 1247 at …read more.

The National Weather Service has issues a hazardous weather outlook and special weather statement for northern Indiana. Periods of snow can be expected during the day throughout the region. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches may be possible on grassy areas, and slick road conditions could occur during heavier periods of snowfall. The snow is …read more.

Betty D. Gordon 90, Rochester, passed away at 3:12 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Betty was born on Oct. 4, 1925 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Lawrence and Ora (Brown) Castle. On Nov. 20, 1943 in San Diego, California, she married Virgil “Paul” Gordon, after his completion of basic …read more.

Mary E. Appleman, 93 of Knox, passed away peacefully at 4:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Born December 3, 1921 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Charters) Beghtel. On June 8, 1940, she married Kenneth Appleman. He preceded her in death in …read more.

Judy A. Feldman, 70, of Akron, Indiana passed away at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Peabody Retirement Community of N. Manchester, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Warsaw on Jan. 17, 1945 to C. Wayne and Mary (Idle) Lynch. She married David L. Feldman on March 1965 in Mentone. She was …read more.

Stanley Arthur Cramer, Sr., 87, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:50 p.m., Saturday, March 14th, at Woodlawn Hospital. On August  27, 1927, Stanley was born in Fostoria, Ohio.  He was a treasured son of Harry and Amy Louisa Wolcott Cramer. As the youngest of three , growing up he shared …read more.

Ruth Isabell Fisher, 95 of Rochester passed away at 4:03 a.m. Sunday, March 15, Wynnfield Crossing where she had made her home since 2005. On Sept. 27, 1919, Ruth was born in Fulton County, a cherished daughter of  Vincen E. and Anna Fern Kline Teeter. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Dorothy and two brothers Ray …read more.

Janice E. “Jan” Pugh 66, Rochester, passed away at 8:57 a.m. Sunday, March 15, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 19, 1949 in Rochester, the daughter of Lowell D. and Betty (Sherrard) Thousand. On Feb. 4, 1984 in Rochester, she married Dale E. Pugh and he survives. Mrs. Pugh had been a hairdresser …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana. Melting snow combined with frozen ground is expected to water ponding in areas with poor drainage. Additionally, rapid river level rises could occur in areas prone to ice jams. Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley and Noble Counties are affected by …read more.

Howard Swafford, 87, beloved resident of Kewanna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7 at his residence. Born November 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Ace and Daisy (Frazier) Swafford. He was raised with two brothers and six sisters in rural Star City. On September 24, 1960, he married Charlotte Joan Hook, …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Connecting Fulton County will be hosting a youth mental health first aid course from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Rochester Learning Center, 1820 Park Road, Rochester. Similar to a first aid or CPR course, this mental health first aid course helps …read more.