Bruce Fansler, 74, of Rochester, passed away at 2:22 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Norma Jean Wagoner 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:43 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020, at her home. On Aug. 22, 1926, Norma Jean Stansbury was born in Fulton County to Hudson and Ina Belle Carruthers Stansbury. Growing up as the second youngest of eight siblings …read more.

Ernie Burch, 76, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett, 57, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her residence in California. This followed a 5 year valiant battle with cancer. On July 7, 1962, Ginger Marie Vigar was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Jimmy …read more.

Mrs. Patricia J. Eriks, 81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she  passed away at 5:19 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home.  On Sept. 7, 1938, Patricia Janet Wright was born in Hammond. She was the treasured daughter of Jesse and Marie  Potter Wright. Growing up as the youngest in a family of the …read more.

Robert L Forney, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Melvin Stamberger, 93, of Rochester, passed away at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, on Jan. 12, 2020, at 1:33 a.m.  Arrangements are pending with the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ryland Lee Servantes, of Goshen, was born at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital of Indianapolis. He lived with his precious family for a few hours before passing at 3:42 p.m., when Jesus called him to his eternal Heavenly Home. He weighed 3 lbs and 15 oz and was …read more.

Terri Charais Bowers, 59, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, after a valiant three-year battle with pancreatic and liver cancer, Terri is now pain-free. Her love of family and friends kept her fighting, but the Lord has called her home. Terri was known as being exceptionally kind and empathetic, never met …read more.

Fredrick ” LeRoy” Borer, 84, Rochester, passed away at 4:47 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. On June 25, 1935, LeRoy was born in Wauseon, Ohio. He was a treasured son of  Frederick and Dorthiel Valentine Borer. In Angola, LeRoy and Mary Alice Butler were married on April 10, 1954. They shared 58 years together. From …read more.

Carolyn L. “Ginger” Hunter Heeter, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:36 a.m., Thursday, Oct.r 24, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester. On June 24, 1936, Carolyn L. Castleman was born in Fulton County.  She was the second daughter of  Vernon and Gladys Garner Castleman. Growing up, …read more.

Carolyn Varab, 70, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Aperion Nursing Home in Peru. In Tacoma, Washington, on Aug. 15, 1949, Carolyn Ann Keb was born. She was a cherished daughter of Albert Richard and Eileen H. Thompson Keb. Growing up, …read more.

ROCHESTER — On Oct. 11, 2019, Mr. Burns S. Becht took a knee and left the playing field, the end of a generation, but not the end of his impact on legions.  In Elkhart, on Aug. 18, 1931,  Burns Seville Becht was born. He was the treasured son of Burns S. Becht Sr. and Faye …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Retired Rochester High School government teacher, RHS wrestling and football coach and city councilman, Burns Becht, 88, passed away Oct. 11, 2019, at his home in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Larry I. Wynkoop, 78, of Kewanna died at 4:20 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital of Winamac. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Former Leiters Ford resident, Dana Anderson Simpson, 48, of Monticello was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:16 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital of Lafayette. On March 5, 1971, Dana Leann Anderson was born in Plymouth. She was the treasured daughter of Jerry and Regina Rustik Anderson. …read more.

Mrs. Carmella Villasana, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Aug. 23, 1931, Carmella was born in Chicago to Joseph and Rose Laporte Modica. Carmella married  the love of her life, Mr.  Armondo “Andy”Villasana. They enjoyed many of life’s adventures. From their union came a son, …read more.

Mr. James L. Arnett, 67, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne. In Rensselaer, on Nov. 19, 1951, James Leonard Arnett was born to Toy Rex and Mary Lee Baldridge Arnett Sr.  Growing up as one of the nine Arnett …read more.

Dr. Timothy  Ravencroft DDS, 79, Rochester passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On June 16, 1940, he was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of  Edward F. and Vivian Anderson Ravencroft.  Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother brother, Tom. He …read more.

Cheryl  Lynn Isom, 58, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Thursday morning, June 20, 2019.  This followed a fierce and  valiant battle with COPD. In Valparaiso, on Oct. 16, 1960, Cheryl Lynn Starkey was born. She was a treasured daughter of Donald Richard and Leona Marie Sensibaugh Starkey.  Growing up as the …read more.

Patricia Ann “Tish” Blackburn, 79, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her residence. On June 28, 1939,  Patricia Ann Swanson  was born in Fulton County.  She was a cherished daughter of  Carl E. and Helen I. Woolley Swanson.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a big sister Phyllis.  In 1957 she graduated …read more.

George Langley, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:20 a.m., March 23, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Former Rochester Native Carole Florian, 85, was surrounded by her loving family when she entered into Jesus’ presence at 8:20 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019. at her home in Charleston, S.C. This was a result of complications from a stroke. On Nov. 14, 1933, Carole Smiley was born in Fulton County. She was a treasured daughter …read more.

Betty J. Brovont, 99, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Life Care Canter of Rochester. On Jan. 20, 1920, Betty Jane Douglas was born in Frankfort. She was born to Scott and Zuba Shanks Douglas. As the youngest of the three Douglas children, she had bright red hair and far …read more.

Theresa Pauline Vojtasek passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Dec. 19, 2018. She was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Gary. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of sixty-eight years and her loving parents, Nicholas and Eva (Dionne) Charais. During her childhood, her parents moved to Chesterton, when Theresa …read more.

James E. Mooney, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away  at  4:39 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018,  at his home. In London, Ky. on April 18, 1940, Jim was born to John and Edna Cheek Mooney. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters. As a teenager, he moved to Rochester with …read more.

Carolyn Abrams, 81, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on May 17, 2018, at her home. Born in  Rochester, Carolyn Lee Smith was a treasured daughter of George and Helen Pickens Smith. Growing up as the second youngest of four children, Carolyn shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. In 1968, Carolyn …read more.

Thelma Rudd, 85, Rochester, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Dale H. Stiffler, 90, Mentone, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 14, 1927, in Elkhart to Hobart and Lura (Williamson) Stiffler. He married on March 20, 1955, in Millersburg at the Fish Lake Lutheran Church to Oretha C. Bickel; she preceded on …read more.

Former Fulton County resident, James B.  “Jimmy” Wolfe,  58, of Medaryville passed away on Jan. 1, at the LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Michael Edwin “Mic” Cox, 67, Rochester, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence. On August 21, 1950, Mic was born in Logansport to Edwin and Dorothy Coffman Cox. Mic and Janet E. Hildebrand were married on Nov. 27, 1976, at the First Baptist Church of Rochester. They shared 41 years of life’s …read more.

James Kesler, 75, Rochester, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

John Wayne “Chewy” Crull, 61, Rochester, passed away at 2:39 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at his residence. On April 24, 1956, John was born to Clinton “Bud” and Faithe Darling Bird Trull. He is survived by his wife Deb Crull; two step sons: Joshua Ogle and companion Beth Kneifel, Aaron Ogle and companion Jessie Border; …read more.

Denise C. Bendel, 53, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Woodlawn Hospital. On September 8, 1964, Denise Charmaine Bendel was born in Chicago. She was a treasured daughter of Wilbur and Joan Johnson Bendel. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Diana …read more.

Michael W. Croussore, 66, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.  His beloved wife Cindy and second mother Virga were at his bedside. On January 15, 1951, Michael Wayne was born in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Harley L. and Joanne Hurtz Croussore. As a teen he …read more.

Delia Anne Keene, 91, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Life Care Center, Rochester. On June 18, 1926, Delia was born in Barron, Wisc. to Edwin Clark and Pearl Evangeline Edwards Hall. Delia and  Glen Keene were married July 25, 1944 at the First Christian Church of Rochester. They shared  46 years of …read more.

Elmo L. Drake, 76, of Leiters Ford passed away at 12:45 PM on Friday, November, 10, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor of Culver. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Carl William “ Bill” Miller II was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. Carl William Miller was born in Wabash on August 28, 1947. He was the treasured son of Carl. W. and Helen Marie DuBois Miller. Growing up, he shared his childhood …read more.

Douglas L. Capper, 63, Rochester, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeffrey Neal Patton, 61, Argos, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away, on Feb. 7, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. On July 28, 1955, in Rochester, Jeff was born to Mart C. and  Janet Nesmith Patton. Jeff  lived in the Argos Community his entire life. In 1974, he graduated from …read more.

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

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

Cleties Wagoner, 87, Culver, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

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

Frank Joseph Vojtasek Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Frank was born on May 12, 1926, in Glenn Flora, Wisc. He was the son of Joseph and Katherine (Novak) Vojtasek, and during his childhood, the family moved to Ladysmith, Wisc. On Sept. 9, 1948, Frank married Theresa Charais at Our Lady of Sorrows …read more.

  David Andrew Tomich, 60, Bremen, passed away at 2:19 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at St. Joseph Hospital of Mishawaka. On Jan. 8, 1957, in Hammond, David was born to Emil T. and Virginia M. Lobosky Tomich. He proudly graduated with the Class of 1975 from George Washington High School, Chicago. He is survived by …read more.

Jacquelynn Wiersema, 61, Rochester, formerly of Silvis, Ill. passed away Jan. 16, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital Rochester. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Silvis. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday with a rosary at 4 p.m. at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. Memorials …read more.

Cathy Lowe, 69, Rochester, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Cathy was born Dec. 16, 1947 to Robert “Bob-Spud”  Tharp, and Deloris ” Dee-Mammaw” Tharp. A lifetime resident of Fulton County, she was a true cowgirl in her day and a proud farmer’s daughter. Cathy was passionate about the family’s livestock business, horses, and she loved rodeo.  …read more.

Deborah L. Lebo, 58, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On Oct. 13, 1958, Deborah Romine was born in Muncie. She was the treasured daughter of  Robert and Shirley Mills Romine.  Growing up she …read more.

Cathy Lowe,69, Rochester, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Gene Cannedy, 79, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 11, 2017. Born in Carterville, Ill. Dec. 26, 1937, Earl Eugene Cannedy was the treasured son of Lester and Nellie Cannedy.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Vicki and …read more.

Fulton County’s oldest living native American, Mrs. Edna P. Carpenter, 104 years 1 month 23 days, departed this life at 7:31 a.m. Jan. 1, 2017, at the home of her daughter. Born Nov. 9, 1912 in Newton County, Edna Pearl Howell was the cherished daughter of Adolphus and Eva Hildreth Howell. Growing up she shared her childhood …read more.

Dorothy Lavon Jackson, 98, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Oct. 16, 1918, Dorothy was born in Marshall County. She was  the cherished daughter of Jonas and Cora Dudgeon Stockberger. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers Norman and Gorman. In Logansport, on Dec. …read more.

Maxie Earline Sled Smith, 81, Macy passed away at 3:40 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Nov. 19, 1935, Maxie was born in Crossett, Ark. to John Wesley and Eva Gene Rowell Sled. On Oct. 25, 1957, Maxie and Jehu “Smitty” Smith were married. As best friends, they shared 59 …read more.

Bernard G. “Shorty” Cooley, 79, Rochester, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice House of Fort Wayne. On March 24, 1937, in Lansing, Mich. Bernard Gene Cooley was born. He was the treasured son of William and Esther Irene Reed Cooley. When Bernie turned 10 years old his …read more.

John Werner, 70, Rochester passed away at his home Dec. 16, 2016. On April 17, 1946 in North Judson, John was born. He was the treasured son of Earl and Lorraine Werner. Growing up he shared his childhood with six brothers and three sisters. As a youngster he developed a strong work ethic helping his …read more.

Former Macy resident, Maxie Smith, 81, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Dec. 14, 2016, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tan Phoun, 92, Rochester, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec, 13, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Douglas Lynn Riddle, 61, Akron, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. On April 26, 1955, Doug was the firstborn to Charles Lee and Lola F. Pierce Riddle. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Denise and two brothers Ron and Duane.  With great pride Doug graduated from Rochester High School in 1973. During …read more.

Bernie G. “Shorty” Cooley, 79, Rochester passed away at 3:50 a.m. Dec. 14, 2016, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Rose Marie Spangler Townsend, 46, Kewanna passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Franciscan Health Care Hospital in Indianapolis. This followed a valiant four year battle with leukemia. Born on Aug. 22, 1970, in Rochester, Rosi was the treasured daughter of William and Dollie Steffey Spangler. Growing up she shared her childhood with a …read more.

Roy Wolford, 83, Tiosa, passed away on December 11, 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend. On Sept. 6, 1933, in Tiosa, Roy was born. His proud parents were George Leroy and Maryanna Charlotte Brierley Wolford. Growing up he shared his childhood with five sisters: Elsie , Dorothy Faye, Mae and Liale. With great wildcat pride …read more.

Betty J. Strong, 96, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

David W. Biltz, 51, of Rochester, died at 11:53 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at his residence. On June 24, 1965, David was born in Rochester to Terry and Amanda Helen Cave Biltz.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Richard and Anthony. David graduated with the Class of 1983 from Rochester High School. David …read more.

David W. Biltz, 51, Rochester, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Wayne E. Roe, 91, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On May 20, 1925 Wayne Edward Roe was born in Jonesboro. He was the treasured son of Oral Everett and Nellie Stone Roe. Growing up he shared …read more.

Former Leiters Ford resident, Alpha Rose Cissna, 75, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed  at 10:53 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Logansport. On July 24, 1941, Alpha was born. She was the cherished daughter of Fred D. and Rose Zora  Jones. Growing up as one of seven children …read more.

Edgar Grandville Wilcox, 94, Rochester, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Jan. 1, 1922, Edgar was born in Tyner to Edward Bruce and Viola May Cudney Wilcox. As a young man Edgar served as a rifleman with the US Army during WWII. He was honored …read more.

Eva B. Green, 89, Rochester, went home to be with Jesus at 1:07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was preceded by her husband Calvin and treasured son, John, as well as other family members. On July 13, 1927, Eva Bernice Mathews was born in Rochester. She was the cherished daughter of …read more.

Former Macy resident, Kathryn  M.  Jones, 96, now of Rochester, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Born Sept. 6, 1920 in Logansport, Kathryn M. Mang was the cherished daughter of Lee and Pearl York Mang. Left to cherish Kathryn’s memory are two daughters: Lana Kuhn and husband Larry, Denver; Jane Sprague and …read more.

Edgar Wilcox, 94, Rochester passed away at 10:26 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kathryn Jones, 96, Rochester, died at 10:35 a.m. Nov. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke, in Wabash. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Charlene Hisey, 77, Macy, passed away at 09:31 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital of Inverness, Fla. Charlene and Charles W. Hisey were married on September 21, 1957. Charlene will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Charles; two daughters: Sandra Weaver and husband Barry of Inverness, Fla.; and Cindy Hisey of Rochester; …read more.

Sandra Lee Scott, 77, Largo, Fla., formerly of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at the Largo Medical Center. On Nov. 14, 1938 Sandra was born in Indianapolis to Russell C. and Alice Hanna Askin Rhodes. Sandy graduated from Southport High School in 1956. Sandy and Clyde J. “Scotty” Scott were married on June …read more.