Obituaries

Jan 25, 2020

Mr. Robert L. Forney  94 of Rochester passed away at 7:40 AM Saturday, January 25 , 2020 at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. On October 10 , 1925,  Robert Lee Forney was born in Rossville.  He was the treasured son of Roscoe and Ora Hood Forney.  Growing up as the middle child, Bob shared his childhood with  three brothers...

Jan 21, 2020

Betty Jean Miller, 73, of Macy, (Nyona Lake) was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:33 PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her residence.

On August 29, 1946, Betty Ogle was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of Russell and Helen McClaran  Ogle. As one of eight children, she lived her...

Jan 20, 2020

Norma Lee Robins, 90 of Rochester, passed away at 6:00 PM on Monday, January 20 , 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

On July 3 , 1929, Norma Lee Bussert was born in Mishawaka. She was a treasured daughter of   Palmer and Lola Calloway Bussert. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Marilyn.  In 1948,...

Jan 18, 2020

Carolyn S. Waggoner, 73, of Rochester passed away at 3:31 PM on January 18 , 2020 at her residence.

On June 23 ,1946, Carolyn Sue Hunter was born in Cass County to Joseph and Alvina Doran Hunter.  In 1964 she graduated from Logansport High School. Later she attended Ivy Tech of Logansport for computer studies.

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Jan 13, 2020

Mr. Fred Allen McGlothin, 66, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:33 pm on Monday, January 13 , 2020 at the IU-Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.

On May 14 , 1953, Fred was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of  Fred R. and Rosemary Holloway McGlothin.  Growing up as...

Jan 12, 2020

Mr. Melvin E. Stamberger, 93, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:33 AM, January 12 , 2020, at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw. On February 13 , 1926, Melvin Edwin Stamberger was born in Bureau  County, Illinois.  He was a treasured son of Herman Oscar and Hilda Margaret Lamps Stamberger.  Growing up he...

Jan 10, 2020

Mrs. Terri Charais Bowers, 59, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, after a valiant three year battle with pancreatic and liver cancer, Terri is now pain free. Her love of family and friends kept her fighting, but the Lord has called her home. Terri was known as being exceptionally kind and empathetic, never...

Jan 8, 2020

Mr. Pat H.  Meade, 78, of Rochester passed away at 2:00 AM on Wednesday, January 8 , 2020 at Traditions at Solana of Indianapolis.

On August 20 , 1941, Pat Harmon Meade was born in Bluffton.  He was a treasured son of  Alvis Charles and Vallera Lousetta Gray Meade.  Growing up he shared his childhood with five...

Jan 7, 2020

Master Ryland Lee Servantes of Goshen was born at 1:55  PM on Tuesday, January 7 , 2020 at St. Vincents Women's Hospital of Indianapolis.  He lived with his precious family for a few hours, passing at 3:42 PM, when Jesus called him to his eternal Heavenly Home.  He weighed 3 lbs and 15 oz and was 17.5 inches tall. ...

Jan 6, 2020

Mr. Gary Michael Smith, 46, of Rochester passed away  on Monday, January 6 , 2020   at Summit City Nursing Home of Fort Wayne.

In Logansport, on January 11 , 1973, Gary was born to David William and Margaret "Peggy" Ann Miller Smith.  In 1991, he graduated from Rochester High School. He lived his entire life in Fulton...

Jan 1, 2020

Former Rochester Resident, Mr. Anthony "Tony" Lee Shaffer 46, passed away unexpectedly at Starke County Hospital in Knox. Born in Rochester on November 27th, 1973 to Stephen and Donna Holmes Shaffer, Tony grew up in the northwestern part of Fulton County.  Throughout his childhood, he could be found outside on adventures with his siblings.  Many days were spent  building tree...

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. James "Jim" Fisher  69, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 8:30 PM January 1 , 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. On April 29 , 1950, James Everett "Jim" Fisher was born in Fulton County.  He was the son of Woodward and Evelyn Nelson Fisher. Growing up in Kewanna    Jim shared his childhood...

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Bobby Oliver, 65, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:00 PM, December 29 , 2019 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On March 6 , 1954, Robert John Oliver was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Rue and Melva Lowe Oliver.  Growing up he shared his childhood with  four sisters...

Dec 23, 2019

Mrs. Augusta "Augie" Bair, 86, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:48 AM on Monday, December 23 , 2019 at her residence.

In South Bend, On October 29 , 1933, Augusta M. Wolnick was born.  She was the precious daughter of William and Mabel Jones Wolnick. Growing up she shared...

Dec 20, 2019

Kathleen M. Fisher, 69, of Rochester passed away at 11:35 AM on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Hickory Creek of Rochester following a long illness.

On January 8, 1950, in Chicago, IL, Kathleen was born to Robert C. and Elizabeth Underhill Potthoff.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister and five...

Dec 18, 2019

Jeffery Smith Shriver,  53, of Rochester, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief, but valiant battle against cancer.

On November 20 , 1966, Jeff was the first born of Stephen and Jane Smith Shriver.   Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Tina and Beth.  Jeff graduated from Rochester High School in 1985. To ...

Dec 13, 2019

Mrs. Carol Louise Scott, 78, formerly of Rochester passed away at 4:01 AM on Friday, December 13 , 2019 at Parkview  Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.

On December 24 , 1940, in Logansport, Carol Louise Coffman was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Alva L. and Fannie Mathilda Crooks Coffman. Growing up she shared her...

Dec 12, 2019

Mr. Thomas S. Winks, 83, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Thursday, December 12 , 2019,  at his residence in Ladson, SC.

On May 2 , 1936 in Noble County, Tom was born to Eugene Basil and Elizabeth E. Swank Winks. He graduated with the class of 1954 from Rochester...

Dec 4, 2019

Wanda Louise Loudermilk, 88, of the Tiosa community passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On July 30, 1931, Wanda was born in Piney View, W VA to Tommy Allen and Roxie Faye Garrett Bragg.

Wanda and Emory G. Loudermilk were married in Beckley, W VA on ...

Nov 25, 2019

Mrs. Lisa M. Swope, 63, of Rochester, passed away  unexpectedly at 6:48 AM on November 25 ,  2019, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

On June 16 , 1956, Lisa Marie Jennings was born in Muskegon, Michigan.  She was a treasured daughter of  C. Lee and Beverly Mecher Jennings. Growing up as the oldest of the Jennings kids...