Obituaries

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...

Aug 26, 2020

Mrs. Virgie Gregory, 88, of Rochester passed away at 11:49 AM on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence.

On October 15, 1931, Virgie was born in Martin, KY.  She was a precious daughter of Jeff B. and Gracie Flannery Patton.  Growing up as the middle child of the Patton kids, she shared her childhood with three...

Aug 25, 2020

Lynette E. Brazil, 77, of Rochester passed away at  9:35 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne.

On January 15, 1943, Lynette was born in Omaha, Nebraska.  She was the precious daughter of Walter R. and Junette G. Boyce Kohlun.  Growing up she shared her childhood with...

Aug 23, 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...

Aug 21, 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...

Aug 16, 2020

Derrick Grant Fisher, 37, of Rochester passed away at 12:41 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at his residence.

On May 15, 1983, Derrick was born in Fulton County to David and June Chalk Fisher.  He graduated from Arvada West High School in Arvada, CO and later studied at Red Rock Community College....

Aug 10, 2020

Mr. Keith Warner, 91, of Rochester passed away at 11:25 AM on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Hickory Creek of Winamac.

On March 18, 1929, Herbert Keith Warner was born in Argos to Herbert and Marie Trembel Warner. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Lura. Keith graduated in 1947 from...

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Ted R. McCloughan, 76, of Rochester  passed away unexpectedly at 11:40 PM, August 7, 2020 at Aperion Health Care of Peru.

At Woodlawn Hospital, on September 1, 1943, Ted was born.  He was the treasured son of Benjamin and Zelma Tullis McCloughan.  Growing up as the second of three children he shared his childhood with two...

Jul 29, 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...

Jul 24, 2020

Mrs. Carol Ann Casey, 76, of Rochester passed away at 5:13 AM, July 24 , 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital of Indianapolis. In South Bend, on February 16 , 1944, Carol Ann Hecht was born.  She was a precious daughter of Russell Harold and Velma Jean Yard Hecht.  As one of 14 of the Hecht kids, she grew up as...

Jul 24, 2020

Benjamin Andrew Gentry Sr, 32, of Rochester passed away at 4:38 PM, July 24, 2020 at his residence.

On October 7, 1988, Benjamin was born to Perry and Helen Noftsger Gentry. In 2007, Ben proudly graduated from Rochester High School.

Ben worked as a concrete finisher with Heiman Construction....

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Kyle William Lindstrom, 32, passed away unexpectedly at 8:09 AM on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Indianapolis.

On August 31, 1987, Kyle and his twin sister, Kimberly were born in Indianapolis to John and Dawn Stewart Lindstrom. As a member of the class of 2006, at Lawrence North High School, he played...