David Charles Leavell
Nov 18, 2023
Abraham Lincoln once famously stated,
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
David Charles Leavell, born on April 8, 1951, and peacefully departed on November 18, 2023.
David was born as the youngest child of Pete and Goldys Leavell on April the...
Gary W. Mcgee
Nov 16, 2023
Gary W. McGee, 77, of Argos, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:08 PM on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.
On December 12, 1946, Gary Wayne was born in Wynne, AR to Arthur Garfield and Allie Kelso McGee. Growing up he was one of the ten McGee children that...
Devon Gibbons
Nov 15, 2023
Devon Gibbons, 70, of Rochester passed away at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.
On March 8, 1953, Harold Devon was born in Rochester to Harold "Gibby" and Marjorie Waltz Gibbons. Growing up he shared his childhood with his brother Don. Devon graduated with the Class of 1971 from Rochester...
Della A. Deeb
Nov 14, 2023
Della A. Deeb, 98, of Rochester passed away at her residence at 11:45 AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester.
On June 11, 1925, Della Alberta Martin was born in rural Montgomery County near Darlington to William and Grace Burkhart Martin. Growing up she shared her childhood with five brothers and ten sisters,...
Ed D. Bigler
Nov 11, 2023
Edward D. Bigler September 8, 1930 – November 11, 2023
Ed was born September 8th, 1930, near Lacrosse, IN to Edward and Ruth (Dutton) Bigler. He had three sisters, Rosemary Krueger, Margaret (Peggy) Simmons, and Elizabeth (Bitsy) Darda. Both Rosie and Peggy preceded Ed in death.
After growing up on a farm in LaPorte County...
Carlos Giovanni Orduno
Nov 10, 2023
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Carlos G. Orduno, 18, of Rochester, was fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident in the early morning hours of Friday, November 10, 2023, in Akron on his way to work.
On November 13, 2004, Carlos Giovanni Orduno was born to Juan...
Jane J. Tyler
Nov 8, 2023
Former Rochester resident, Jane J. Tyler, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Appleton, WI.
On April 4, 1940, Jane was born in Vandergrift, PA. Answering the call of patriotism, she served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1962. While in the Army, Jane was a med lab technician and taught...
William "Bill" Gottschalk
Nov 5, 2023
Former Rochester resident William E. "Bill" Gottschalk, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, Florida.
Born near Fulton, IN on July 23, 1934, Bill was the son of Fred and Helen (Shuman) Gottschalk. As the third of the five Gottschalk children, he shared his childhood...
Perry D. Gentry
Nov 4, 2023
Perry D. Gentry, 60, of Argos passed away at 12:10 PM on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his residence.
On January 18, 1963, Perry Donald was born in Cartlage, TN to Howard and Linda Gambrell Gentry
In 1972, Perry made Rochester his home. He felt the love of the community. On August 6, 1988, Perry...
Ned E. Halterman
Oct 30, 2023
Ned E. Halterman, 88, of Rochester passed away at 1:55 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023, at The Doctors Hospital of Bremen.
On October 24, 1935, Ned was born in Argos to Rex R. and Ruby Newcomb Halterman. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and a brother. Proudly he graduated with the Class of...
Ronnie Young
Oct 25, 2023
Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Young, age 90, passed into eternity Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Ronnie was born July 25, 1933 to the late Floyd E. and Margaret Miller Young in Miami County, Perry Twp., Indiana. On August 2, 1956, he married Carolyn Bunn of Fulton. They were married at the First Evangelical...
Christine A. Sewell
Oct 23, 2023
Christine A. Sewell, RN
Birth date- August 17, 1951 Death date- October 23, 2023 Macy, IN
Christine was the daughter of Fred and Imogene Foerg Hartle. She was a devout Catholic that loved animals and her family. After high school, she went on to study to become a LPN and worked at Woodlawn Hospital in...
Lanny Ray Tillman
Oct 21, 2023
Lanny Ray Tillman, 65, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children at 1:02 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On January 21, 1958, Lanny was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Robert and Sue Halterman Tillman. Lanny attended Akron High School with the Class of 1975. He married the love...
Jean Ann Davis
Oct 20, 2023
Jean Ann Davis, 79, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at 3:59 AM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Jean Ann was born March 27, 1944 in Rochester to John and Golda (Kirk) Smith and attended Grass Creek Schools. She was in the first class to graduate from Caston in 1961. She married...
Gary L. Beatty
Oct 17, 2023
Gary L. Beatty, 64, of Rochester passed away at 8:22 PM Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On January 26, 1959, Gary Lynn was born in Rochester to Loren Lee and Flossie Louise Eash Beatty. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Steve. He was a lifetime Fulton County resident.
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Cheryl Ann "Cheri" Kennedy
Oct 14, 2023
Our Dear Mother and Grandmother, Cheryl Ann " Cheri" Zemanek Kennedy, 63, of Peru completed her life's journey and left her Earthly home, ascending to Heaven on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Duke's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Our hearts were broken, and we didn't want to let her go.
On July 12, 1960,...
Lori Vandermark
Oct 11, 2023
Mrs. Lorena B. "Lori" Vandermark, 60, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:06 PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her home.
On December 20, 1962, Lori was born as Lorena Beth Weber in Wenatchee, WA. She was a cherished daughter of Michael and Janet Law Weber. Affectionately known as...
Jonas M. Cisneros
Oct 7, 2023
Jonas M. Cisneros, 19, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his residence.
On March 14, 2004, Jonas Maximillian Cisneros was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, to Trinity II and Khrista Werner Cisneros. Growing up he shared his childhood with his older brother Trinity III and sister Felicia. Proudly he graduated in 2022 from...
Larrie D. Runnells
Oct 6, 2023
Larrie D. Runnells, 83, passed away in his home peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Larrie was preceded in death by his parents Alvarado F. Runnells and Bernice Cooper Runnells, and his only sibling Robert Runnells.
After working 40 years at R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Larrie retired in 2007 and went back to his first...
Larry Bogseth Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
Larry E. Bogseth Sr., 71, of Rochester passed away at 8:42 PM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his residence.
On November 18, 1951, Larry Erwin Bogseth was born in Chicago to Harry and Estelle Thompson Bogseth. Growing up he shared his childhood with 11 siblings.
Larry was the owner of Larry's Handyman Service. He...
