Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 29, 2023

Patty Hiatt, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:05 AM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.

On October 4, 1948, Patricia Ann Blue was born in Marion to Harold and Mildred Naomi Huggins Blue.  Patty graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1966. Continuing her...

Sep 28, 2023

Terri Furnivall, 75, of Tippecanoe passed away at 12:44 AM on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 11, 1948, Treassa Jean Hall was born in Warsaw to John and Margaret Gores Hall. Growing up she shared her childhood with five siblings.

She graduated from Akron High School with the class...

Sep 24, 2023

Tiffany Lynn Chambers 31, of Rochester was surrounded by her family and friends when she passed away, at 12:57 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2023.  This followed a valiant 12-month battle with liver failure.

On March 25, 1992, Tiffany Lynn Hartwell was born in Knox.  She was the daughter of Samuel Tolson and Jenny Lynn Hartwell.

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Sep 23, 2023

Martha Scott, 83, of Kewanna went into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

On July 27, 1940, Martha Edith was born in Rochester to Raymond Evert and Eleanor Lindley Lewis. Growing up she shared her childhood with three siblings.

As a homemaker, Martha cherished the time with her family. With a...

Sep 15, 2023

On Friday, September 15th, 2023, Linda Sue Kline (Dancy) was reunited with her father, Daughton Dancy, mother, Wilma Cole, sister, Louann, and her son, Clinton Kline. From her green pastures she will watch over her son and his family: Ryan Kline, wife Jessica and daughters Madeleine (Maddy) and Matilda (Maia). She will continue to adore her daughter and her...

Sep 8, 2023

Cindy Schaeffner, 71, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.

On March 22, 1952, Cindy Sue Richardson was born in Rochester to Kenny and Phyllis Smith Richardson.  She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.

As a homemaker, Cindy enjoyed spending...

Aug 31, 2023

Michael D.  Foster  63, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his residence.

On May 22, 1960, Michael Devoy was born in Gary to Earl Devoy and Mary K. Haskell Foster.  Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1979 from Rochester High School. Answering the call of patriotism, Mike served with the US Army...

Aug 31, 2023

Ruth Bose, 94, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home in the early morning hours on August 31, 2023.

On June 26, 1929, Edith Ruth Culp was born to Arvie Earl and Mable Katheryn Frey Culp.  She attended school at Michigantown, Bell Center, Union Buffalo and graduated from Monticello...

Aug 28, 2023

Dale Becker, 88, of Rochester passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at 11:23 AM, on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On May 7, 1935, Lawrence Dale Becker was born in Rochester to Walter Hale "Mike" and Lucille Sweany Becker. Proudly he graduated from Rochester High School in 1954.

Dale married his...

Aug 25, 2023

Phyllis A. Davidson, 90,  formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 2:10 PM on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

On December 4, 1932, Phyllis Anita was born in Rochester to Clyde Dale and Opal M. Briney Neff. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Doris and two brothers, Gerald...

Aug 22, 2023

Bruce A. Mayhew, 54, of Kewanna passed away at 11:21 PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

On November 16, 1968, Bruce Allen was born in Rochester to Marvin M. and Patricia Ann White Mayhew.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Michael and two sisters Rhonda and Catherine.