Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Mr. Ernest D.  "Ernie" Burch, 76, of Rochester and formerly of Bremen passed away at 6:20 AM on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On June 6, 1944, Ernie was born in Plymouth to Lawrence and Mary Senf Burch. He was one of ten children. Ernie and Janice K. Martin were married on October 6, 1964...

Apr 29, 2020

Evelyn Leora Kerr Seese, age 94, passed away at 11:30PM at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver, on April 29, 2020.

On February 1, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Evelyn Leora Kerr was born.  She was a treasured daughter of the late Robert and Isabel (Stifle) Kerr. (Evelyn was the oldest of six children.)  She graduated...

Apr 28, 2020

Marcelline "Marcie" Brewer, age 86 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her daughter's home in Hebron, Indiana.

She is survived by her two daughters: Terri (Dennis) Deeb in Hebron and Cheri (Carl) Knottnerus in West Palm Beach, Florida; four grandsons: Daniel (Laurie) Deeb in Crown Point, Indiana, Clayton (Megan) Deeb in Carmel, Indiana, Kyle...

Apr 25, 2020

Mrs.Beverly Lavon Keene, 92, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 PM on Staurday, April 25, 2020 at   Life Care Center of Rochester.

In LaPorte, on February 4, 1928, Beverly was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Charles G. and Valda Lavon Honald Dickson.

Beverly and Albert L. Swanson were married on July 19, 1945...

Apr 24, 2020

Mr. Raymond D. Engle, 96, of Kewanna, was surrounded by his loving family members at his daughter's home when he passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 24 , 2020.

On Christmas Day, 1923, Raymond Dean Engle was born to Arthur and Mable McCartney Engle in Converse, Indiana. He was 1942 graduate of Kewanna...

Apr 19, 2020

Patricia I.  Lytle, 82, of Rochester, passed away at 10:25 AM on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On February 14, 1938, Patricia Irene Henry was born in Winamac.  She was a treasured daughter of  Harry and Wilma Irene  Kersey Henry. Growing up Pat shared her childhood with two sisters Peggy and...

Apr 18, 2020

Please join us on line for a celebration of the life of Mr. Russell "Russ" Dean Carr will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM  EST, Tuesday, April 21 .  Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.  It is a public event on line. Russell Dean "Russ" Carr  age 95 of Rochester was surrounded by...

Apr 9, 2020

Please join us on line for Ginger's family celebration will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM  EST, Thursday, April 23 .  Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett, 57, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when passed away on Thursday, April...

Apr 8, 2020

Olivia Dorothy Kleine, 95 years 11 months and 7 days departed this life,  at 2:35 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On April 15, 1924, in Maple Leaf, South Dakota, Olivia D. Ruede was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Gottlieb and Dora Klaudt Ruede.  Growing...

Apr 6, 2020

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, of Fulton passed away at 4:51 PM on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

On June 22, 1973, Vince was born in Park Ridge, IL to Joseph and Eleanor Loffredi Cavallaro.  Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Victoria.  In 1991 Vince graduated from Main...

Apr 6, 2020

Betty L.  Conrad, 78, of Argos, passed away at 11:45 AM, Monday, April 6, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth.

In Logansport, on November 5, 1941, Betty was born to Willard Leeroy and Mildred Osborn Razer.  She was one of nine children.

Betty and Daniel Milo Conrad were...

Apr 2, 2020

Bertha Green, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:35 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her residence.

On November 14, 1936, Bertha was born in DeMotte.  She was a treasured daughter of  Theodore and Florence Swearinga Klemp.

A homemaker, Bertha cherished...

Apr 2, 2020

William Lee Hawkins, 56, of Warsaw, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:35 AM, Thursday, April 2 2020, at his home.

In Hammond, on October 12, 1963, Bill was born a treasured son of  Leamon and Bonnie Cunningham Hawkins. As one of seven, growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters...

Mar 31, 2020

Mrs. Betty Lou Holloway, 82, of Kewanna, passed away at 8:25 AM, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Catherine Kasper Nursing Center of Donaldson.

On September 2, 1937, Betty Lou Lewis was born in Fulton County to Raymond and Lucille Nicodemus Lewis. Growing up near Akron, she shared her childhood with a sister Frances...

Mar 28, 2020

David's family celebration will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 3.  Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

David Eskridge, 40, of Rochester, passed away at 12:37 PM on Saturday, March 28 , 2020 at his residence.

On January 29 , 1980, David Allen Eskridge was born...

Mar 26, 2020

Mr. Gerald E. Timberman, 92, of Rochester passed away at 11:09 PM on March 26 , 2020 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On December 16 , 1927, Gerald was born in Silver Lake.  He was a treasured son of David H. and Ellen Dillman Timberman. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother, Wayne.

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Mar 25, 2020

A celebration of the life of Mr. Ted B. Hazelwood will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 8 , 2020 at the First Baptist Church, 1000 Main Street, Rochester.  Dr. Mark Spencer will officiate.  Graveside rites will be accorded by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Army Military Honors Team.

Mr. Ted...

Mar 24, 2020

UPDATE:  A celebration of the life of Wayne Grube,  will be held from 11-2, on Saturday, June 27th at the Manitou Moose Family Center, on the west shore of Lake Manitou .  Be ready to share a story or favorite memory at noon.  His family requests casual lake attire.  Chaplain Jason See will officiate the celebration.

Mar 21, 2020

Arthur Ray Spencer, JR, 53, of Rochester passed away at 9:38 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his mother's home.  This followed a valiant battle with cancer.

On April 6, 1966,   Junior was born in Fulton County.  Named for his Dad, he was the  treasured son of Arthur Ray SR and Judy...

Mar 16, 2020

Graveside services celebrating the life of  Mr. Lester Darnell Scaife will be Saturday, August 15 , 2020 at 12:00 Noon EST (11:00 Chicago time) in the Leiters Ford Cemetery, 7576 Main Street, Rochester, IN  46975.  (Leiters Ford)

Mr. Lester D. Scaife, 49, of Chicago passed away on March 16, 2020 in...