Obituaries

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...

Aug 19, 2018

Mr. Roger A. Scott, 51, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:26 AM on Sunday, August 19 ,2018, at his  home.  This followed a valiant four year battle with brain tumors. On January 14 , 1967, Roger was born in Rochester to Lewis "Wendell" and Carol Coffman Scott. Growing up he shared his...

Aug 6, 2018

David James Madison, 86, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:23 pm, Monday, August 6 , 2018 at his residence.

He was born May 8 , 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was the son of Charles and Marguerite Valdes Madison. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two sisters, Karen...

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Charles E. Clawson Jr. 52, was surrounded by his loving family when passed away at 8:47 AM on Friday, August 3 , 2018 at Woodlawn Hospital.  This followed a valiant battle with esophageal cancer. On October 10 , 1965, Charles Edward "Chuck" Clawson Jr. was born in Plymouth.  He was a treasured son of  Charles E. and Joan Alspach...

Aug 1, 2018

Mr. Joseph A. "Texas Joe" Stesiak, 75, formerly of Rochester, passed at 7:34 PM on Wednesday,  August 1, 2018 at Chase Center of Logansport. On January 2, 1943, Joe was born in LaPorte to Anthony Frank and Virginia Griffin Stesiak. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Cindy.As a young man Joe answered the call of patriotism....

Jul 25, 2018

Bonnie L. Grossman, 87, of Plymouth, passed away 1:25 AM on Wednesday, July 25 , 2018 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth. On January 31 , 1931, in Starke County, Bonnie was born to David and Florence Tinkey Scarborough. Bonnie and Lowell Grossman were married on July 2 , 1950. They shared 61 years of life's adventures. Sadly, he passed...

Jul 19, 2018

Lois R.  Crull, 86, formerly of Leiters Ford, passed away at 10:07 PM, Thursday, July 19 , 2018 at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

In Argos, on November 12 , 1931, Lois Rae Crabbs was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Fred and Leamay Shaffer Crabbs.  Growing up she shared her childhood...

Jul 12, 2018

Ralph E. Brown, 57, formerly of Rochester passed away at 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 12 , 2018 in Texas. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Jul 9, 2018

Mr. Paul D.  "Doug" Ogle, 66, of Kingston, GA and formerly of Rochester passed away  at 8:53 AM on Monday July 9 , 2018 at his sister's residence.

On July 18 , 1951, Doug was born in Rochester to Paul Lloyd and Beverly Jean Hundt Ogle.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister...

Jul 3, 2018

Mr. Terry W. Simons, 70 of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, July 3 , 2108 at his residence. In Peru, on October 19 , 1947, Terry William Simons was born the second son of John William and Thora Louise Bagwell Simons.  His family moved from Peru to a dairy farm south of Rochester.  Terry grew up with his big brother ...