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,...
Eunice Adele Rich Hattabaugh
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.   ...
Frankie Elaine Long Mitchell
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...
Linda Klepinger
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...
Alfred "Pat" Parkhurst
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...
Larry Donald Kirk
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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Juanita Paulus
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...
Melvin Pratt
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...
Sharon Stevens
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...
Kenneth "Kenny" Ricks
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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Sharon Meenen
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...
Berdene Rose Azbell
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...
