Obituaries

May 6, 2018

Mr. Herbert C. Minix, 86, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, May 6 , 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

May 4, 2018

Mrs. Mary K. Wagoner Kline, 97, of Rochester passed away at 9:35 AM Friday, May 4 , 2018, at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On April 2 , 1921, in Sheldon, Wisconsin, Mary Katherine Johnson was born.  She was a treasured daughter of John and Beatrice Beck Johnson.   Weighing in at only 2 pounds and 8 ounces little...

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. Karl H Hartisch Jr  of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21 , 2018 at the Marion Veteran's Administration Hospital. On July 11 , 1947, Karl H. Hartisch Jr was born in Peru.  He was a treasured son of Karl H. and Pauline Beasey Hartisch Sr.  Growing up he...

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. David William Buzbee, 60 of  Fulton passed away Saturday, April 21 , 2018 at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo.

On September 13 , 1957, David was born in Logansport.  He was a treasured son of  Billy and Louisa Dibble Buzbee.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother and two sisters.  In 1976...

Apr 12, 2018

Mr. Rex L. Bowen, 81, of Rochester, passed away  unexpectedly at 1:27 PM Thursday, April 12th , at his residence. On June 12 , 1936, Rex  was born in Kosciusko County to Oscar and Florence Burns Bowen.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Bob and sister Carolyn.  He graduated from Burket High School in 1954. Patriotism beckoned,...

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. Kermit G. Grass, 81, of Lebanon, TN and formerly of Rochester passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018.

On November 27, 1936, Kermit was born in New Castle Township to Joseph J. and Blanch Coplen Grass. Kermit was a graduate of Talma High School. The Fulton County community...

Apr 2, 2018

Mr. Donald A. Babcock, 56, of Rochester passed away at  1:06 PM  on Monday, April 2 , 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  This followed a brief illness.

On January 31 , 1962, Donald was born in  Jamestown, ND to Ambert and Dorene Widdifield  Babcock.  Growing up  in Ellendale, ND he shared his childhood...

Mar 24, 2018

Mary E. Schmal, 68 of Leiters Ford, passed away at 9:37 AM, Saturday, March 24 , 2018 at her residence.

On May 22 , 1949, Mary was born in Knoxville, TN to Dewey E. and Bonnie J. Stansberry Smith.

Mary came to Fulton County in February of 1990 from Myrtle Beach, SC.  ...

Mar 24, 2018

Mr. Loren K. Shambarger, 83, of Rochester & Macy was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 24 , 2018 at his daughter's home. On September 5 , 1934, Loren Keith Shambarger was born in Miami County to James and Dorthea Goodwin Shambarger.  Growing up he shared his childhood with ...

Mar 23, 2018

Mr. Daryl A. Powell, 61, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:15 PM on Friday, March 23 , 2018 at his home.  This followed a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. On December 5 , 1956, Daryl was born  to Claude and Beverly Rutledge Powell. Following high school, Daryl enlisted with the Army-...

Mar 21, 2018

Mr. Paul Edward Hizo Jr, 33, of West Lafayette and formerly of Rochester passed away at 12:27 PM, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. On November 11, 1984, in Chicago, Paul Edward Hizo Jr. was born at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital. He was the son of Pablo Eduardo Hizo and Donna A. Tomich. Growing up he shared his childhood with two big sisters...

Mar 16, 2018

Raymond "Ray" Hochstetler,  53, of Rochester passed away at 6:45 PM on March 16 , 2018 at Life Care Center Rochester.

On September 17 , 1964 in Elkhart,  Raymond L. "Ray"  Hochstetler was born. He was the son of Glen and Sara Antisdale Hochstetler.  Growing up he shared his childhood with 3 brothers: Glen, Bruce and David....

Mar 15, 2018

Mr. Robert " Rob " L. Wilson 65 of  Rochester  passed away at 11:49 PM, Thursday, March 15 , 2018, Hickory Creek of Rochester. On February 24 , 1953, Robert Lynn Wilson was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Russell and Lois Gaumer Wilson .  The youngest of the Wilson kids he shared his childhood with a...

Mar 7, 2018

Norma Wells NP, 60, of Rochester passed away at 12:41 PM, Wednesday, March 7 , 2018 at Parkview Regional Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On July 16 , 1957, Norma Jean Ruth Boucher was born in Worcester, MA.  She was the daughter of   Albert E. and Ruth Ryan Boucher.  Growing up in Massachusetts she shared her...

Mar 1, 2018

J.D. McClane Jr., 73, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord on March 1 , 2018.  He was born February...

Feb 18, 2018

Mr. Dennis D. Cave  69,  of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:35 AM, Sunday February 18 , 2018 at his home Connie and Jolene at his bedside.

On October 22 , 1948 in Rochester, Dennis Dean Cave was born.  He was a treasured son of Francis R. and Elsie Helen...

Feb 16, 2018

Former Rochester resident, Donnie L. Ehlinger 65, of Knox passed away Friday, February 16th at his residence. On July 5 , 1952, in Rochester, Donnie Lee Ehlinger was born.  He was a treasured son of Harland "Bud" and Peggy Lou Hunter Ehlinger.  Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother Danny.  Donnie attended Aubbeenaubbee  Township School through his...

Feb 13, 2018

Tara L. Miller-Draper, 41, of Rochester, passed away at 10:28 AM, Tuesday, February 13 , 2018 at her residence.  This followed a valiant battle with cancer.

On February 20 , 1976, Tara was born in Hopkinsville, KY.  She was a treasured daughter of Larry Hightower and  Jodi A. Miller.   Tara graduated in 1994 from Rochester...

Feb 10, 2018

Dawn Rena Ginn Grubbs, 41, of Akron, passed away at 7:16 AM, Saturday, February 10 , 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 2 , 1977, Dawn was born in Plymouth to Leonard and Cindy L. Harper Ginn.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and three brothers.  Dawn graduated from...

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. Fred F. Foreman, 97, of Nyona Lake, passed away at 6:18 AM,  on Monday, February 5, 2018  at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester

On August 25, 1920, Frederick Franklin Foreman was born in Peru.   He was  a treasured son of  Bert and Arminda MacKinzie Foreman. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and...