Obituaries

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,...

Oct 21, 2019

Carolyn Varab, 70, of Rochester, passed away at 10:45 PM, Monday, October 21, 2019 at Aperion Nursing Home of Peru.

In Tacoma, WA on August 15, 1949, Carolyn Ann was born to Albert Richard and Eileen H. Thompson Keb. Growing up, she shared her childhood with four sisters and three brothers.

Oct 11, 2019

On October 11 , 2019, Mr. Burns S. Becht took a knee and left the playing field, the end of a generation, but not the end of his impact on legions. In Elkhart, on August 18 , 1931,  Burns Seville Becht was born.  He was the treasured son of Burns S. Becht Sr. and Faye Rogers Becht.  Growing up he...

Oct 9, 2019

Eleanor (Connell) Bugno, 89, of Rochester, was promoted to heaven on Wednesday, October 9 at 10:30 p.m. at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Rochester. She was born on August 16, 1930 in Camden NJ, the daughter of Walter & Blanche Connell. She shared her childhood with seven sisters and one brother and grew to love the Lord, family...

Oct 2, 2019

Jennifer Lynn Fazzini, 60, of Rochester passed away on October 2 , 2019 at her home unexpectedly from natural causes.

On July 16 , 1959 Jennifer was born in Cook County, Illinois.  She was the treasured daughter of Carl Anthony and Sigrid Hanson Fazzini.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother David.  Jennifer was the...

Sep 30, 2019

Former Rochester resident, Elaine Smith Snyder, of Fort Wayne  passed away on her 78 th birthday at 7:32 AM on Monday, September 30 , 2019 at Parkview Hospital-Randallia of Fort Wayne.

On September 30 ,1941, Elaine Ann Smith was born in Rochester to Herbert Dale and Margaret M. Wilson Smith. Growing up, she shared her childhood with...

Sep 21, 2019

Rochester  businessman and entrepreneur, Mr. Emerson W.  Enyart  96 years 2 months and 17 days, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:23 pm., September 21 , 2019 at his home.

Born in Twelve Mile on Independence Day in  1923, Emerson Wayne Enyart was a treasured son of   Earl A. and Ursa Filby Enyart. He...

Sep 15, 2019

Mrs. Lola M.  Collins, 84 of Rochester, passed away at 6:31 PM on Sunday, September 15 , 2019 at St. Joseph Health System of Plymouth.

On September 9 , 1935, Lola Mae White was born in Fulton County.  She was the cherished  daughter of  Lester Loy and Virginia G. Swihart White.  In 1953, Lola graduated from Talma...

Sep 14, 2019

Mr. Douglas A. Scott, 59, of Rochester passed away on September 14 , 2019 near Stevensville, Michigan due to injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. On November 1 , 1959, Douglas Allen Scott was born in Plymouth.  He was a treasured son of Eugene "Scotty" and Virginia Hair Scott.  Growing up he shared his childhood with an older...

Sep 14, 2019

Mrs. Ellen S.  Scott, 71, of Rochester passed away on September 14 , 2019 near Stevensville, Michigan due to injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident. On March 23 , 1948, Ellen Sue Harts was born in Miami County.  She was the treasured daughter of Richard Zody and Marilyn Jenkins Harts.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a...

Sep 8, 2019

Mr. Robert M. Smith Sr, 87, of Rochester, passed away at 12:15 PM on Sunday, September 8 , 2019 at Elkhart Center for Hospice Care.

On June 28 , 1932, Robert Max Smith was born in Logansport.  He was the treasured son of  Rolland and Edna Clement Smith. During his formative years Bob rode horses beginning at...

Sep 6, 2019

Larry Ivan Wynkoop, 78, of Kewanna, passed away at 4:20 AM, Friday, September 6, 2019 at...