Galen Smith
Nov 28, 2020
Mr. Galen D. Smith, 84, of Rochester, passed away at 4:30 PM, on November 28, 2020, at Seasons Home Care of Ft. Wayne.
On November 15, 1936, Galen Duane Smith was born at home in Denver. He was the treasured son of Garland and Margaret Crippen Smith. Growing up he shared his childhood...
Randy Brown
Nov 28, 2020
Mr. Randy A. Brown of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Lutheran Hospital at 10:48 AM on November 28 , 2020. In South Bend, Randy was born on September 4 , 1957. He was the treasured son of Robert "Bob" and Linda Hudson Brown. Growing up as the oldest sibling, he shared his childhood...
Morse Utter Sr.
Nov 28, 2020
Mr. Morse M. Utter Sr., 94, of Athens passed away at 7:40 AM on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On June 3, 1926, Morse Monroe Utter was born in Fulton County to Robert R. and Bina E. Swartzlander Utter. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Marguerite and 2 brothers, Cedric and Jack....
Jeannette Heltzel
Nov 25, 2020
Jeannette's life celebration will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EST, Wednesday, December 2nd. Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.
Jeannette Heltzel, 97, of Rochester passed away at 9:37 AM on Wednesday, November 25 , 2020 at Wynnfield Crossing.
On October 12 , 1923, twins Jeannette...
Jerry Ray Halterman
Nov 23, 2020
Mr. Jerry Ray Halterman, 60, entered into Heaven on Monday, November 23, 2020 after an unexpected illness. He was at home surrounded by his loving family when he passed.
Jerry was born in Rochester on February 20 , 1960 to Ned and Jane Tobey Halterman. His childhood was spent on the family farm where he...
Juanita B. Wilcox
Nov 22, 2020
Mrs. Juanita B. Wilcox, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 4:00 AM, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth.
On October 24, 1930, Juanita B. Stanton was born on a farm near Tyner. She was a treasured daughter of Tillis and Effie Litchfield Stanton. Growing up, she shared her childhood...
Marcia A. Wenrick, Rn
Nov 20, 2020
Marcia's service will be live streamed on the Facebook page of Curtis May. https://www.facebook.com/curtis.may.5477 A third generation nurse, Marcia A. Wenrick RN, 86, of Rochester passed away at 10:30 PM Friday, November 20 , 2020 at Wynnfield Crossing. On March 18 , 1934, Marcia Ann Suddith was born in Indianapolis. She was a treasured daughter of...
Rev. Will Lawson
Nov 20, 2020
Rev. Will Lawson's US Army and Memorial services will be live-streamed at 6:00 PM. EST. Friday, November 19 , 2021.
Also his life celebration on Saturday, November 20 , 2021 at 2:00 PM EST
Log on to Facebook to view the services and search...
Randy Shambarger
Nov 20, 2020
Randall Lewis Shambarger, 60, of Rochester, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at the VA Hospital of Fort Wayne.
In Kokomo, on December 25, 1959, Randall Lewis Shambarger was born to Charles K. Sr. and Carol A. Crousore Shambarger. Randy graduated in 1978 from Rochester High School. He played varsity football and baseball....
Jeffrey Smith
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Jeffrey Allen Smith, 56, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:00 AM on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence.
On April 5, 1964, Jeff was born in Winamac to James E. and Marilyn S. Enyart Smith. Growing up he shared his childhood with two...
Robert R. Bridge
Nov 15, 2020
Bob's life celebration will be live-streamed at 2:00 PM EST, Friday, December 4th. Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.
Mr. Robert R. Bridge, 95, of Rochester passed away at 8:55 AM on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On October 14, 1925, Robert Rizer ...
Judy A. Shonk
Nov 9, 2020
Judy Ann Shonk, 80, formerly of Rochester passed away at 2:50 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Parkview Hospice of Fort Wayne.
On October 20, 1940, Judy was born in Logansport to Ralph C. and Mabel E. McCay Shonk. The Fulton County community was home most of her life.
Roy E. Mcclellan
Nov 8, 2020
Mr. Roy Edward McClellan , 79, of Rochester, passed away at 5:06 PM on Sunday, November 8 , 2020 at DuPont Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On September 26 , 1941, Roy was born in Pulaski County to Harry and Meta Holt McClellan. Growing up as the youngest of the six McClellan children, Roy shared his childhood two...
Ruth E. Utter
Nov 4, 2020
Mrs. Ruth E. Utter, 58, of Rochester passed away with her devoted husband Todd at her bedside at 1:12 AM, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On March 27, 1962, Ruth Elizabeth Beeker, was born in Jersey City, NJ. She was the treasured daughter of James and Sylvia Przbysz Beeker. Growing up...
Gary "Spike" Lee Bowers
Nov 3, 2020
Gary Lee "Spike" Bowers, 56, of Marshtown (Kewanna) passed away at 10:28 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
On July 27, 1964, Gary Lee was born in Wauseon OH to Keith and Sherian Bingman Bowers. In 1983, he...
Nelda Rhodes
Nov 3, 2020
Nelda Mae Rhodes, 87, passed away at 1:57 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor of Peru.
On April 13, 1933, Nelda was born in Chesterton to Maurice and Marcella Lines.
Nelda and Bobby Gene Rhodes were married in Chesterton on July 15, 1951. They shared 52 years of life's adventures. Sadly,...
Lynda S. Mccloughan
Oct 31, 2020
Lynda S. McCloughan, 78, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 31 , 2020.
On January 3 , 1942, Lynda S. Hunter was born in Marshall County. She was the first born of the Hunter girls, the daughter of Nelson and Rosellen "Dixie" Dickson Hunter. Growing up...
Harvey Jackson Iii
Oct 30, 2020
The family requests that masks are required for everyone entering the funeral home, cemetery, and community center. Social distancing protocols will be strictly enforced and seating will be limited.
Mr. Harvey Jackson III, 44, of Kewanna passed away at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his residence.
On January...
Eloise M. Lawson
Oct 29, 2020
Miss Eloise M. Lawson, 92, of Leiters Ford passed away at 8:50 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On May 9, 1928, Eloise Marjean Lawson was born in Leiters Ford. She was a cherished daughter of Earl J. and Helen Van Kirk Lawson. Growing up on the farm, she shared her childhood...
Sharon Fitzsimons
Oct 24, 2020
Cedar Lake resident, Sharon S. Fitzsimons, 78, passed away at 10:39 AM, October 24 , 2020 at the home of her daughter, Donna at Bruce Lake. On August 8 , 1942, Sharon Sue Wynkoop was born in Gary. She was a precious daughter of Chester Iván and Helen Irene Button Wynkoop. Growing up as one of the seven Wynkoop kids,...
