Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

?Nancy Cora Bearss, of Rochester, In,  left this life for her eternal home on October 31, 2018, after blessing us for 85 years. She was born to Howard Rusk (H.R.) Long, and Margaret H. Carney Long in Fort Smith, Arkansas on June 17, 1933. They, along with her younger brother, Joe, preceded her in death. Together, they moved from Arkansas...

Oct 30, 2018

The twins Xzavier Patrick Ingle and Mason Thomas Ingle 6, and their beloved big sister Alivia Faith Stahl, 9 of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle pedestrian accident.

Twins Mason Thomas and Xzavier Patrick were born on March 28, 2012 in Logansport to Shane Ingle and Brittany Stahl....

Oct 30, 2018

Miss Alivia Faith Stahl, 9, passed away with her twin brothers Masters Xzavier Patrick Ingle and Mason Thomas Ingle,  on Tuesday, October 30 , 2018.  This was a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle-pedestrian accident. On December 22 , 2008,  Alivia Faith was born in Logansport.  She was the second daughter of Michael and Brittany Schwab Stahl,  joining...

Oct 26, 2018

Mrs. Shirley J. Wentzel, 80, of Rochester, passed away at 9:10 AM Friday, October 26 , 2018 with her devoted son David at her bedside. On April 15 , 1938, Shirley J. Sheets  was born in Logansport. She was the treasured daughter of Chester and Treva Myers Sheets.  Shirley attended Logansport schools graduating as a proud Berry in 1956 . ...

Oct 22, 2018

Mr. Steven D. Crispen, 58, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 22 , 2018 at his residence following a brief illness.

On March 30 , 1960, Steven was born in Rochester  to Frederick Dean and Ramona Mae Phillips Crispen. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and two brothers. As a...

Oct 17, 2018

Mrs. Elfriede Martin, 91, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:47 AM on Wednesday, October 17 , 2018 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On October 21 , 1926, in Speyer,  Pflaz,  Germany, Elfriede was born to Christine Lederle.  Growing up she shared her childhood with five sisters.

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Oct 10, 2018

Mr. William "Don" Bear, 90, of Rochester and formerly of Zionsville passed away at 9:12 AM  on Wednesday, October 10 , 2018 at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport.

On July 5 , 1928, William Donald Bear was born in Boone County.  He and his twin brother, Gene, were the treasured  sons of  William F. and...

Sep 26, 2018

Mr. Roscoe "Pete" Heckaman, 96, of Argos, passed away at 10:20 PM on Wednesday, September 26 , 2018 at his residence.

In Bremen, on May 4 , 1922, Roscoe "Pete" Heckaman was born.  He was a treasured son of  Walter Ray and Elva Berkeypile Heckaman.  Growing up as one of seven children he shared his...

Sep 24, 2018

Mrs. Helen Mason, 86, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 24 , 2018, at her home. A little over two years ago, Helen moved from Mount Prospect to Rochester to be closer to her daughter Alison and family.

In Guilford,  on October 2 , 1931, Helen Irene Dawson was born. She was a treasured daughter...

Sep 18, 2018

Erica Ann Wilber Slone, 46 of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, September 18 , 2018 at her residence.

On October 30 , 1971, Erica Ann Wilber was born in Bloomington.  She was a precious daughter of  James William and Doris Booker Wilber.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Kelly. With great Zebra...

Sep 16, 2018

Mrs. Mary E. Pottenger, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 2:01 AM, Sunday, September 16 , at Chase Center of Logansport. In Grafton, W. VA on July 17 , 1924, Mary was born to  Ellis and Gertrude Polling  Lones.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers and two sisters.  She was a proud graduate of Star City High...

Sep 14, 2018

Mr. Larry Edward Sayger, 73, of Rochester passed away at his residence on Friday, September 14 , 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Sep 12, 2018

John Thane Bartlett, 74, of Rochester, Indiana , passed away on Wednesday, September 12 , 2018. John was born in Macy, Indiana to Lucille (Robins) and Maurice Bartlett on May 16 , 1944. He graduated with a dual major in Chemical Engineering and Geology from Purdue University in 1966. He was a man of genius intellect. Preceding John in death...

Sep 6, 2018

Mrs. Leona Jane Osbon, 83, of Rochester,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:30  AM, Thursday, September 6 , 2018 at her residence.

On November 3 , 1934, Leona Jane Durbin was born in Kokomo. She was a treasured daughter of  Clifford and Mary Waneta Bates Durbin.  As one of...

Sep 4, 2018

Today , the family of Gay Ellen Pedigo is finding peace knowing she is no longer suffering.

Her parents Viola and Galvin Douglass chose her name the day she arrived on February 9 , 1937, for the joy and light she brought them and her proud sisters, Beatrice and Jill.

Her natural,...

Sep 1, 2018

Mrs. Constance D.  "Connie" Richie, 71, of  Culver passed away at noon on September 1 , 2018,  at her home.

On March 15 , 1947, in Marion County, Constance Diane "Connie"  Wand was born.  She was the treasured daughter  of  Leo and Marie Miller Wand. Growing up in Indianapolis, she shared her childhood with a...

Aug 29, 2018

Former Fulton County resident, Mr. Jeffery M. Ogle Sr.  55 of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on August 29 , 2018 at the Kaufman Health Care Center in Kaufman, Texas. On October 26 , 1962, Jeffery Mark Ogle was born.  He was a treasured son of Paul Lloyd and Beverly Jean Hundt Ogle.  Growing he shared his childhood with...

Aug 24, 2018

Mrs. Glenda W. Showley, 82, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:02 AM, Friday, August 24 , 2018 at her residence.

Glenda Wilson was born on March 13 , 1936, in Pulaski County near Monterey. She was a cherished daughter of Glenn and Lera Overmyer Wilson. Growing up,...

Aug 22, 2018

Former Rochester businessman and Mayor Donald F. "Don" Cook, 87, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away...

Aug 20, 2018

Mr. Jeffrey L. Heath, 64, of Leiters Ford passed away at 7:30 PM, Monday, August 20 , 2018 at his residence.  This followed a valiant battle with chronic pancreatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease "COPD". On January 2 , 1954, Jeff was born in Hammond to Robert and Alice Wilczynski Heath.  He arrived within minutes of his older twin sister...