Obituaries

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...

Nov 24, 2019

Michelle Lin France, 49 of Rochester, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her residence.

On February 12, 1970, Michelle was born in Rochester to Larry and Edith Crum Norman.

Michelle worked at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester for five years.

Left to cherish the memories...

Nov 21, 2019

Mr. Larry L. Johnson, 61, of Rochester passed away at 12:50 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

On May 13, 1958, Larry was born in Plymouth to William and Pauline Humes  Johnson.   Growing up he shared his childhood with his twin sister Terry.   Larry graduated from Triton High School and lived in...

Nov 11, 2019

Kathy Ann Floyd, 67, of Macy was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 11 , 2019 at her residence.

On October 25 , 1952, Kathy was born in Rochester to Richard D. and Dorothy L. Turnipseed Stahl. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Linda. In 1971,...

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Jim Kerr, 77, was engaged in his final deer hunt with his grandson when he was strickened on Friday, November 8 2019. On March 22 , 1942, James Lee Kerr was born in Marshall County.  He was a treasured son of Robert A. and Isabel Stifel Kerr.  As one of the six Kerr children, growing up he shared his...

Nov 9, 2019

Miss Chloe Dawn Gross,  16,  passed away in Indianapolis on November 9 , 2019. On May 20 , 2003, Chloe was born in Elkhart County. She was a cherished daughter of Ronald R. and Bettie McGlothin Gross.  Growing up she shared her childhood with 15 siblings.  Chloe was a freshman at Covenant Christian Academy. With an appetite for classical music,...

Nov 2, 2019

David G. Clark, 70, Rochester, passed away at 5:11 PM Saturday , Nov. 2, 2019, at home.

He was born on January 1 , 1949 to Benjamin Grant and Eda Belle (Pollack) Clark.

David was a 1967 graduate of Chesterton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970 during the Vietnam...

Oct 31, 2019

Mr. Fredrick " LeRoy" Borer, 84 of Rochester passed away at 4:47 PM on Thursday, October 31 , 2019 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On June 25 , 1935, LeRoy was born in Wauseon, Ohio.  He was a treasured son of  Frederick and Dorthiel Valentine Borer.

In Angola, LeRoy and Mary Alice Butler were married on April...

Oct 28, 2019

Louis Herzfeld  1929- 2002 Thomas Seiwert  1948-1968 Lawrence M. Seiwert 1922-2005 A graveside service celebrating the lives of Louis, Thomas and Lawrence will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 29 , 2019, at the St. John Lutheran Columbarium, 404 Jefferson Street, Rochester.  Inurnment will take place. Pastor Curtis May will officiate.  The above are the beloved brother, treasured son...

Oct 24, 2019

Carolyn L. "Ginger" Hunter Heeter, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she  passed away at 9:36 AM, Thursday, October 24 , 2019 at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester.

On June 24 , 1936, Carolyn L. Castleman was born in Fulton County.  She was the second daughter of  Vernon and Gladys Garner Castleman. Growing up,...