Obituaries

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...

Sep 1, 2019

Thelmarae Wieringa,  55, of Rochester passed away on September 1 , 2019  unexpectedly at her home. On February 28 , 1964, Thelmarae Frazier was born in Champaign, Illinois.  She was a treasured daughter of Charles and Virginia Lee Michels Frazier.  As one of four children, growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters, Gustave, Lela Fay and a brother...

Aug 31, 2019

Kylee Nicole Ulrich Lett, 29, of Rochester passed away at 3:12 PM on August 31 , 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.  This resulted in injuries sustained from a moter vehicle accident.

On January 29 , 1990, Kylee was born in Rochester to Timothy L. Ulrich  and Amanda Davis .  Growing up she shared...

Aug 30, 2019

Mrs. Pat Enyart,  80, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at her home at 7:21 PM, August 30 , 2019. On February 26 , 1939 in Rochester Patricia Mae Murray was born.  She was a treasured daughter of James and Maxine Holloway Murray.  Growing up she shared her childhood with  two sisters, Cleta and Chris, and a half brother George. In...

Aug 28, 2019

Joyce  M. Brooks, 56, of Rochester,  was surrounded by her loving family when passed away at 9:16 AM, Wednesday, August 28 , 2019 at her home.  This followed a valiant 30 year battle with sarcoidosis.

On March 8 , 1963, Joyce Marie Triplett was born in Chicago.  She was a precious daughter of  Murphy and Nancy Howell...

Aug 27, 2019

Former Fulton County Sheriff, Willard Lloyd Clark, 94, passed away at his Lake Manitou home at 5:20 p.m., August 27 , surrounded by loving family. Born Sept. 2, 1924, in North Judson, he was the first child of Leonard and Freeda (Lemke) Clark.  Growing up during the Great Depression, he delivered milk before school and newspapers afterwards.  During the summers...

Aug 24, 2019

Mrs. Lay Inh Phoun, 92, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:12 AM on Saturday, August 24 , 2019 at her residence.

On February 12 , 1927, Lay was born in Cantone, China. She grew up with four sisters and a brother.  At age 10 Lay moved to Laos with...

Aug 16, 2019

Mr. Spencer E. Mills,  88, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 5:24 AM on Friday, August 16 , 2019 at Blair Ridge Health Center of Peru.

On May 16 , 1931, Spencer Eli Mills was born in Cass County to Eli and Rosella Westerhouse Mills. When patriotism beckoned Spencer answered the call serving with...

Aug 14, 2019

Mr. Jack L. Smiley, 85, of Rochester passed away at 5:20 PM on Wednesday, August 14 , 2019 at his home..

On December 3 , 1933, Jackie Lee Smiley was born in Rochester to Russell and Leah Downs  Smiley.  Jack graduated with the Class of 1951 from Rochester High School.

Answering the call of patriotism,...

Aug 13, 2019

Mr. Dwight S. Gunter, 64, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:22 AM, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his home.  This followed a valiant battle with cancer since 2012.

On November 16, 1954, Dwight Steven Gunter was born in Cass County to Virgil and Beverly Jeanne (Raye) Gunter. Growing up...