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.

ROCHESTER – The top-ranked Rochester Zebras had no trouble defeating Triton 60-22 in girls basketball Wednesday night.

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.

Bobby Ray Barnes, 65, Rochester, passed away at 5:57 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Oct. 26, 1950, in Crossville, Tenn., the son of Alex and Lou Cindy (Hedgecoth) Barnes. On Sept. 27, 1975, in Rochester, he married Twila Shambarger. She preceded him in death on Oct. 16, …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.

David Clauson, 78, Rochester, passed away at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On September 22, 1937, Dave was born in St. Joseph County to Carl and Dorothy Cromley Clauson. Dave and Dorothy J. St. Clair were married Feb. 22, 1957 in the Fulton EUB Church. Dave is lovingly remembered by his …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.

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.

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.

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.

Jack Triplett , 78, of Rochester went home to be with the Lord with his loving wife Phyllis at his bed side at 8:18 p.m. Nov. 26, 2015. Born on June 20, 1937, in Wise County, Virginia, Jack was the treasured son of Thomas and  Sarah Stella McGuire Triplett. As the youngest of ten children, growing up …read more.

Bea Gilliland, 79, of Rochester passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne Friday, November 27.

Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Marjory Phillips, 98, of Rochester passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Norman E. Meiser, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 6:53 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Meiser was born southeast of Rochester to Charles and Etta Overmyer Meiser, Aug. 21. Living his entire life in the Rochester community, he shared his childhood with his brother Rolland. Norman and Lillian Camille Thompson were married on …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.

Larry Paxton, 80, of Rochester, passed at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community. Arrangements are currently pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

ROCHESTER — The Marshall County Police Department is asking for information about the theft of a German Sports Guns .22 1911 pistol from a home in the 20,000 block of Hawthorn Road, Rochester. Officers responded to the call around 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.

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.

WARSAW — A 22-year-old Rochester man was arrested Wednesday morning on a warrant for dealing heroin.

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 at 3:01 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at his farm. On May 23, 1943, Nelson Gene born in Richland Township, a treasured son of Clarence L. and Charlotte McMillen Hiatt. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and three brothers. Gene developed a life long passion for agriculture, spending …read more.

Harret R. Owens, 94, of Rochester, died at 10:10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

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.

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.

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.

The remainder of the area participants in the IHSAA volleyball state tournament were defeated Saturday in the various class tournaments around the northern half of Indiana.

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.

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.

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

Homer Dale Sommers, 71, Rochester passed away earlier today at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.