Obituaries

Aug 20, 2023

Miss Wendy L. Smith, 52, formerly of Rochester and LaPorte passed away at 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation of Fort Wayne.

On November 18, 1970, Wendy was born in Lynchburg, VA to David William and Margaret Ann "Peggy" Miller Smith.   Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters...

Aug 17, 2023

Clymenia M. Halterman, 85, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at 12:15 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2023, with her loving husband Willis by her side.

On June 30, 1938, Clymenia Mae Tyler was born in Fulton  to Francis M. and Naomi Ruth Pickens Tyler.  As the sixth child of ten, she shared her childhood with four sisters...

Aug 6, 2023

Ernest "Butch" Shriver Jr., 82, formerly of Rochester and Leiters Ford passed away at 2:30 AM on August 6, 2023 at the Raclin House of Mishawaka.

On June 30, 1941, Ernest was born in Durand, MI to Ernest and Virginia Cooper Shriver. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a sister, Debra.

With a great...

Aug 3, 2023

Joan D. Harshman, 87, of Rochester,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:55 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Life Care Center of Rochester.  Joan passed away four months prior to her 88th birthday, just as her mother did.

On December 15, 1935, in Fall River, MA, Joan Diana Boas was...

Jul 18, 2023

Nancy Hurley, 78, of Rochester passed away at 1:38 AM on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On April 9, 1945 Nancy Jean was born in Rochester to Gale and Weldona Swango Foley.

As a seamstress, Nancy work at Hart Shaffner and Marx for several years.

Nancy and Estel Hurley were married...

Jul 16, 2023

Local businesswoman, entrepreneur and restauranteer, Maggie Doran, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:36 AM on Sunday, July16, 2023 at Chase Nursing and Rehab Center of Logansport.

On July 6, 1940, Margaret Louise was born to Dee William and Virginia Newton Doran in Forest.  She was the second oldest...

Jul 15, 2023

Richard McCarty Sr., 64, of Winamac passed away at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence.

On May 18, 1959, Richard Eugene was born in Knox to Sylvester "Tubby" and Kathryn Rose McCarty.

Richard and Karen Campbell were married on October 10, 1987. They have shared 36 years of life's adventures with...

Jul 4, 2023

Traci M. Kroenecke-Laures, 56, of Rochester passed away on July 4, 2023 at her home.

On June 10, 1967, Traci Marie was born in Waterloo, Iowa.  She was the treasured daughter of  Werner William and Teresa Marie Sampson Kroenecke.  Proudly, she graduated with the Class of 1985 from New Hampton Community High School of New Hampton Iowa....

Jul 1, 2023

Jerry C  Jolley, 74, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away about noon on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home.

On September 29, 1948, Jerry was born in LaPorte, the treasured son of George C and Virginia Doty Jolley.  As the oldest he grew up with a younger sister Connie.  He graduated from...

Jul 1, 2023

Coach Dale Hummel, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away peacefully at 4:05 AM on July 1, 2023, at his son's home.

On July 20, 1948, Dale M. Hummel was born in Mishawaka.  He was a treasured son of Jack E. and Sally L. Shephard Hummel. Growing up he shared his...

Jun 22, 2023

Karen A. Winterrowd, 87, of Rochester passed away at 11:18 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her residence.

On February 1, 1936, Karen Ann Westwood was born at 406 Ohio Street, Rochester in the home that her grandfather, Abraham Shuman built.  She was the treasured daughter of Fred A. and Ruth S. Shuman Westwood. Growing up...

Jun 18, 2023

Andrew Floyd, 32, of Rochester passed away on Sunday,  June 18, 2023.

On September 8, 1990, Andrew Lee was born in Rochester to Daniel Floyd and Kimberly Hecht.

Andrew and Amanda Marie Calvert were married in Rochester on January 30, 2009. They have shared 14 years of life's adventures.

As a shift leader,...

Jun 13, 2023

Toni M. Strom McCrea, 72, of Delong, passed away at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her residence.

On April 9, 1951, Toni Marie was born in East Chicago to Vernon and Virginia Strohl Kirk. As the second oldest of six children, she shared her childhood with three sisters and two brothers.

Toni...

Jun 6, 2023

Shelly L. Brubaker, 62, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  On June 5, 1961, Shelly Lynn was born in Newport News, Virginia.

Shelly is survived by her husband Mark Brubaker; their son Jacob Brubaker; step-sons: Dan Brubaker, Dustin Brubaker, Andy Brubaker all of Rochester; a sister and brother-in-law, Sherry (Hasinger) and Jess Geller of...

Jun 3, 2023

Jim Bob Ewen, 80, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:07 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home.

On April 14, 1943, James Robert Ewen was born in Fulton County.  He was the treasured son of Howard and Marguerite Moore Ewen.  Proudly he graduated from Rochester High School...

Jun 3, 2023

Alta Rock Madlem, 94, of Rochester passed away at 12:30 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On April 24, 1929, Alta Jane Hittle was born in Rochester to Ralph and Nellie Whitaker Hittle. As one of seven children, she shared her childhood with a twin sister and five brothers. Proudly she graduated...

May 29, 2023

Donald G. Moon, 95, of Greenwood, Indiana, who spent his childhood in Fulton County, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 29, 2023, at Greenwood Village South Retirement Community in Greenwood Indiana.

Born on December 19, 1927, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Donald George Moon was the treasured youngest son of Charles and Elgie Ipes Moon. Growing up he shared...

May 26, 2023

Mr. Darrell L. Elsea, 80, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Friday, afternoon, May 26, 2023.

In Cicero, Illinois on November 14, 1942, Darrell Leroy Elsea was born.  He was the treasured son of Dale and Ruth Johnson Elsea. Their family later moved to Indiana. As a Polar Cub, Darrell...