Obituaries

Oct 19, 2020

Mrs. Eunice Rich Hattabaugh, 86, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 9:30 PM EST on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Denison, TX.

On May 5, 1934, Eunice Adele Betz was born in Valparaiso.  She was the treasured daughter of Louis and Florence Button Betz.    Growing up she shared her childhood with her brother Earl and sister Irene.     ...

Oct 17, 2020

Frankie Elaine Long Mitchell, 68, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Logansport.

On December 3, 1951, in Texarkana, Texas, Frankie was born to Frank and Lillie Chambers Long.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Jim. Frankie graduated with the class of 1970...

Oct 17, 2020

Mrs. Linda J. Klepinger, 69, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at Woodlawn Hospital on Saturday morning, October 17 , 2020. In Peru, on April 5 , 1951, Linda Jo Fouts was born.  She was the treasured daughter of Lewis and Rosalee Hessong Fouts.   Growing up as the middle child she shared her childhood with two brothers Dwight and Scott.  In...

Oct 12, 2020

Former Rochester and Marshall County resident, Mr. Alfred E. "Pat" Parkhurst, 100 years, 4 months and 3 days, departed this life,  in Sebring, Florida on Monday, October 12, 2020.

In Argos, on June 9, 1920, Alfred was born.  He was the treasured son of Arthur E. and Mary Ruth Dennie Parkhurst. Growing up...

Oct 11, 2020

Mr. Larry Donald Kirk, 62, of Rochester passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his residence.

On May 31, 1958, Larry was born in Gary to Vernon and Virginia Strohl Kirk. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters: Toni, Nettie, Debbie, Michelle, and a brother Ron.

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Oct 10, 2020

Mrs. Juanita M. Paulus, 97, of Rochester passed away at 7:40 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

On December 27, 1922, Juanita May Nellans was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of Dean C. and Ethel Tucker Nellans.  Growing up as the second oldest of the Nellans...

Oct 8, 2020

Mr. Melvin L. Pratt, 93,  was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:46 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home in Winamac.

On October 16, 1926, Melvin Leroy Pratt was born in Fulton County, near Athens to Russell W. and Ethel Dora Miller Pratt.  Growing up he shared his childhood with...

Oct 7, 2020

Mrs. Sharon L. Stevens, 76, of Delong, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:56 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On February 19, 1944, Sharon L. Chaney was born in Kewanna to Harry and Nora Rainey Chaney.  As one of the six Chaney kids growing up...

Oct 1, 2020

Kenneth "Kenny" Ricks, 94, of Rochester passed away at 8:30 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On May 24, 1926, Kenneth was born in Francesville to Chester and Blanche Archer Ricks. As one of five children he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother.

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Sep 28, 2020

Mrs. Sharon Meenen, 87, of Macy was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:02 PM on September 28, 2020, at her home.

On July 25, 1933, Sharon E. Gearhart was born in Huntington.  She was a precious daughter of Frank Tib and Edna McPeak Gearhart. As one of 18...

Sep 27, 2020

Mrs. Berdene Rose Azbell, 91, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, September 27 , 2020 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Wabash County, Berdene Rose Callahan was born on October 27 , 1928.  She was the youngest daughter of John and Ruth Anderson Callahan.  Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and five brothers.  The family moved...

Sep 25, 2020

Mr. Mykel Zachary Thomas, 23, passed away at 6:09 AM on Friday, September 25, 2020.

On November 9, 1996 in Rochester, Mykel was born to David and Shana Redman Thomas.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a two sisters Kaylee and Brianna and a brother Brent.  In 2015 Mykel graduated from Rochester...

Sep 23, 2020

The celebration of life service for Kay Overmyer Heater will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM  EST, Monday, September 28 .  Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

Kay E. Overmyer Heater, 67, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:55...

Sep 23, 2020

Mr. Francis T. "Swede" Carlson 98 years, one month and one day, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life on September 23 , 2020. Born in Pontiac, Illinois, Francis Truman Carlson was a treasured son of Werner and Anna E. "Kallem" Carlson.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Myron "Mike." Following...

Sep 20, 2020

Janet Rae Burkett, 81, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 5:36 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Wynnfield Crossing.

On August 6, 1939 in Logansport,  Janet Rae Urbin was born. She was a cherished daughter of John and Ruth Nellans Urbin.  Growing up as the oldest of the Urbin...

Sep 12, 2020

Dell Allan Kirkland, 37, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Frederick, Maryland.

On May 2, 1983, Dell was born  in Tampa, Florida to Leslie and Sharlett Burks Kirkland. He was raised in Delong, Indiana. He loved playing pranks and making people laugh. Dell could be found on Sundays with his family...

Sep 7, 2020

To view the service via live streaming,  please visit the Curtis May page on Facebook. Ann Lidia Jonushaitis Bode (née Austynas) died surrounded by loving family on September 7 , 2020. Her sudden and unexpected passing resulted from a fall while traveling home from her granddaughter's wedding in South Carolina. Ann was born November 26th, 1934 in Taurage, Lithuania. After...

Sep 2, 2020

Mask Up & Be Safe We are observing Governor Holcomb's executive order requiring face coverings. For your protection, the entire funeral home staff continue to wear masks. In an effort to keep everyone safe prior to your entry of the building we continue to take visitors' temperatures.   Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building. Frequent sanitizing of...

Sep 2, 2020

John Henry Powell II, 70, of Macy was surrounded by his loving family and friends when he passed away at 6:20 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home.  This followed a brief yet valiant battle with cancer.

On August 6, 1950, John was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son...

Aug 29, 2020

Mrs. Joyce D. Hassenplug, 72, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka at 10:05 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

On August 1, 1948, Joyce Diane Briney was born in Rochester.   She was a treasured daughter of Harold and Norma Jean Zumbaugh Briney. Growing...