Obituaries

Apr 18, 2019

Former Macy resident, Marabel L. See,  99 years,  6 months  and 16 days  departed this life at 5:00 AM Thursday, April 18 , 2019 at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw.

In Macy, on October 2 , 1919, Marabel Louise Clemans was born. She was the precious daughter of  Marvin and Jessie Julia Miller Clemans.  Growing up she...

Apr 18, 2019

Mrs. Letitia Ann "Tish" Carter, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:45 AM on Thursday, April 18 , 2019 in her home at Wynnfield Crossing.

Tish was born Letitia Ann Hite in Greentown, Indiana, on November 19 , 1935.  She was the daughter of Wayne and Leota (Miller) Hite. ...

Apr 13, 2019

Mrs. Vesta "Darlene" Grimes, 68, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:58 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her residence.

On February 1, 1951,  Vesta Darlene Hinson was born in Rensselaer.  She was a treasured daughter of   Charles and Lula Lovely Hinson.  Growing up she shared her childhood with...

Apr 12, 2019

Mr. Jeffery L.  Kuhn, 47, was  surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:32 AM, Friday, April 12 , 2019 at his  brother's home.  This followed a brief yet valiant battle with liver cancer.

On August 3 , 1971, Jeffery Lee Kuhn was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son  of Michael and...

Apr 3, 2019

Mrs.  Patricia N. "Pat" Schaller, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she  peacefully passed away at 3:30 PM, Wednesday, April 3 , 2019 at her home.

On July 19 , 1938, Patricia Nadine Segvich was born in Chicago.   She was the treasured daughter of John and Mary Nadine Young Segvich.  In 1956 Pat...

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. James Cheesman, 77, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:57 AM on Friday, March 29 , 2019 at his home.

On May 26 , 1941, Jim was born in Lafayette.  He was a treasured son of G. Wesley and Chloris J. Gochenour Cheesman. Growing up he shared his childhood...

Mar 29, 2019

Mrs. Ellen M. Jana, 96 years 5 months and 7 days departed this life,  with  her loving family at her bedside, when she passed away at 10:47 AM on Friday, March 29 , 2019 at Wynnfield Crossing.

On October 22 , 1922,  Ellen Marie Roberts was born on a small farm in LaPorte County to Daniel Munson and Faith...

Mar 26, 2019

Mrs. Patricia I. Utter, 84 of Athens was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:08 AM on Tuesday, March 26 , 2019 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On April 14 , 1934, Patricia Ilene Jernigan was born in Detroit, Michigan.  She was a treasured daughter of  Bryan and Olevia Goody Jernigan. Pat  was...

Mar 23, 2019

Mr. George "Bobby" Langley  78 of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:47 AM, March 23 , 2019 at his home. On December 30 , 1940 George Robert Langley was born in Grayson County, Kentucky.  he was a treasured son of Jess Anthony and Mattie Mae Fulkerson Langley.  Growing up as the second youngest...

Mar 23, 2019

Virginia "Sue" Chew, 70, of Rochester, passed away at 2:05 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at her residence.

On July 12, 1948, Sue was born to Robert and Goldie Nitcher Morrison. She was one of 14 children.

Sue and Danny Lee Chew Sr. were married in Bourbon on October 31, 1970. They shared 43...

Mar 22, 2019

Gerald D. "Spiderman" Spanley  63 Of Oscoda Township Michigan passed away at the St. Mary's of Michigan Hosptial in Saginaw, Michigan following an illness. On April 14 , 1955,  Gerald David Spanley was born in Great Lakes, Illinois.  He was a twin son of John A. and Lavona  Ahrens Spanley.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Kandy...

Mar 21, 2019

Former Rochester native, Mrs. Carole Florian, 85, was surrounded by her loving family when she entered into Jesus' presence at 8:20 AM, Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home in Charleston, SC.    This was a result of complications from a stroke.

Carole Smiley was born on November 14, 1933.  As one of the seven Smiley kids, she...

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. John D. Harrison, 77 of Rochester passed away at 2:10 AM on Wednesday, March 20 , 2019 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

In Logansport, on September 5 , 1939, John was born to Samuel M. and Mildred Angle Harrison. He lived most of his life in the Rochester Community.  Growing up he shared his childhood...

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. John Edward Kuhn 81 of Rochester,  was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:34 AM on March 20 , 2019 at North Woods Village of Ft. Wayne.

Born in Fulton County on March 22 , 1937, John was a treasured son of  Harold and Louedva (Bunn) Kuhn.  Growing up he shared his...

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Thomas "Tommy"  A. Bauer, 77, of Rochester, passed away at 3:00 PM ,  on St. Joseph's Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Dukes Hospital of Peru.

On August 18, 1941, Thomas Albert Bauer was born in Monterey to Fred and LaPearl Keller Bauer. As one of the six Bauer kids, growing up he shared his childhood...

Mar 15, 2019

Betty J. Brovont, 99, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 AM on Friday, March 15 , 2019  at Life Care Canter of Rochester.

On January 20 , 1920, Betty Jane Douglas was born in Frankfort.    She was born to Scott and Zuba Shanks Douglas.  As the youngest of the three Douglas children, she had bright red hair...

Mar 8, 2019

Deborah R. Carpenter, 51, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully at home 8:30 PM, Friday, March 8 , 2019.

In Rochester, on January 8 , 1968, Deborah Rachelle Calhoun was born to Larry and Gloria Arnett Calhoun.  She was their second daughter sharing her childhood with Lisa and her younger...

Mar 8, 2019

Mr. Jon L. Ringer, 61, of Rochester passed away at home, with his loving wife at his side on Friday, March 8 , 2019.

On August 9 , 1957, Jon was born in Plymouth, the son of  Rollo and Dorothy Beyler  Ringer.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Timm and two sisters Dawn and...

Mar 7, 2019

Mrs. Maridean K.  Howard, 77, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, going home to be with our Lord, at 3:55 AM on Thursday, March 7 , 2019 at her home.

In Greenfield, on January 31 ,1942, Maridean Kaye Scrogham was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Everett and Gleeda Shields...

Mar 5, 2019

Mr. Daughton Dancy, 94 years 7 months and 28 days departed this life at 4:54 PM, on March 5 , 2019.  He was surrounded by his loving family when passed away  at his daughter's home.

On July 7 , 1924, Daughton was born in Springdale, NC to Grover Cleveland and  Lutisha Sizemore Dancy.  As one eight children...