Obituaries

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Carole Young, 85,  passed away at 3:09 PM on Thursday, November 16 , 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home of Plymouth. In Syracuse, NY, o n April 12 , 1932, Carole Grace Potter was born. She was a cherished daughter of  Foster Charles and Grace Anne Ackley Potter. During her childhood the Potter family moved to Pennsylvania.  In 1950...

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. Elmo L. Drake, 76, of Leiters Ford, passed away at 12:45 PM, Friday, November 10 , 2017 at Millers Merry Manor of Culver.

On January 29 , 1941, Elmo Lee was born in Morehead, KY.   He was a treasured son of William and Zola Roberts Drake.  As one of the middle children  growing up...

Nov 3, 2017

Sondra J. Geller 74, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:25 p.m. Friday, November 3 , 2017 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka.

On January 9 , 1943 in Rochester, Sondra Jean Mikesell was born.  She was the treasured daughter of James and Harriet Lewis Mikesell.  Growing up she shared...

Nov 1, 2017

Dixie Reed, 81, of Rochester, passed away at 08:35 AM, Wednesday, November 1 , 2017 at her residence. In Warsaw, Dixie Linn was born on September 30 , 1936.  She was a treasured daughter of  Merl and Elsie Robbins Linn. Growing up she shared her childhood as the second oldest of the three Linn sisters.  With great bulldog pride Dixie...

Oct 27, 2017

Mr. Carl William " Bill" Miller II was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:15 AM, Friday, October 27 ,...

Oct 23, 2017

Diane Kay Henderson Loeffler, 55, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she  passed away at 4:27 PM, Monday, October 23...

Oct 18, 2017

Mr. Edward Everett Murhling , 86 years, 3 months and 25 days, departed this life  at 10:00 p.m. October 18 , 2017, at   Life Care Center of Rochester. On June 23 , 1931,  Ed was born in Delong.   He was a treasured son of Everett and Geraldine Robinson Murhling .  At the age of 10, the Murhling family moved to...

Oct 18, 2017

Mr. Harold W. Folkerth, 97, of Rochester and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:04 PM, Wednesday, October 18 , 2017, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On September 7 , 1920, Harold was born in Drake County, Ohio.  He was a cherished son of George Raymond and  Ethel Steiner Folkerth. Patriotism beckoned and Harold answered the call serving our...

Oct 17, 2017

Mr. Robert E. Knox, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 7:57 AM, Tuesday, October 17th , at Woodlawn Hospital. In Lebanon, on November 14 , 1926, Robert E. "Bob" Knox was born. He was the treasured son of  Harold S. and Mabel Maurine Isenhour Knox. Bob graduated from Zionsville High School in 1944. After graduation he answered the call of...

Oct 15, 2017

Mr. James R. Bowers, 91, of Rochester, passed away at 4:56 AM, Sunday, October 15 , 2017...

Oct 9, 2017

Mrs. Pauline E. Vardaman, 75 of Rochester, passed away at 6:30 AM on Monday, October 9, 2017 at her residence. On July 21, 1942, Pauline was born in New Buffalo, Michigan to Morton and Nora Hefner Brooks. Pauline and Robert Vardaman were married on October 14, 1960 in Michigan City. They shared 57 years of life's adventures. Their union produced...

Oct 1, 2017

Mr. John P. Hudkins, 74, of Rochester, passed away at 11:55 PM, Sunday, October 1 , 2017 at his residence. On July 6 , 1943, John Phillip Hudkins was born in Fulton County.  He was a treasured son of William Judson and Mildred I. Brooker Hudkins.  Growing up he shared his childhood with five brothers and a sister.  John graduated...

Sep 27, 2017

Mr. Douglas L. Capper, 63, of Rochester, passed away at 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 27 , 2017 in Winamac.

On January 18 , 1954, in Pulaski County, Doug was born.  He was a treasured son of  Jack and Berneice Haselby Capper.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers John and Barry and a...

Sep 22, 2017

Mrs. Rowena G. Bryant, 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:12 AM, Friday, September 22 , 2017 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Near Athens, on July 11 , 1924, Rowena Grace McIntire was born.   She was a treasured daughter of Oval L. and Mary Mildred Craig McIntire.  As one of six children, growing...

Sep 21, 2017

Tiffany Sue Burton Simonin, 48, of Kewanna, passed away at 12:25 PM, Thursday, September 21 , 2017 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis.   This followed a valiant battle with Diabetes.

On September 4 , 1969, Tiffany was born in Cook County, IL.  She was the cherished daughter of Harold and Elaine Morgan Burton.  Growing up she...

Sep 21, 2017

Mrs. Carol A. Vandermark, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:45 AM, Thursday, September 21 , 2017 at Life Care Center of Rochester. In Fulton County, on July 6 , 1936, Carol Ann Spurlock  was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Ira Morris and Nina L. Riley Spurlock. On June 19...

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. James W. Denny, 82, of Culver, passed away at 2:10 PM, Wednesday, September 20 , 2017 in the comfort of  his home.

On February 21 , 1935, James William Denny was born in Delong.   He was a treasured son of Joseph Walter and Daisy Mae Miller Denny. Following high school patriotism beckoned.  Jim answered...

Sep 13, 2017

Mrs. Lillian L. Hager, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 1:45 PM, Wednesday, September 13 , 2017 at her residence.

On April 7 , 1922, in Chicago, Illinois,  Lillian L. Mantey was born.   She was a treasured daughter of Adolph and Bertha Krueger Mantey.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Ronald and...

Sep 12, 2017

Betty Louise (Shafer) Rouch, 92, died Tuesday September 12 , 2017, at the Hearth at Sycamore Village in Ft. Wayne.  She was born in Argos,  on October 18 , 1924, and was married on March 2 , 1946, to Marvin J. Rouch who preceded her in death. They celebrated 65 years of marriage together before he passed in 2011. ...

Sep 10, 2017

Mrs. Helen I. Swanson, 98, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed to her eternal Heavenly home at 7:30 PM, Sunday, September 10 , 2017 at Hickory Creek at Rochester. On March 31 , 1919, in Logansport, Helen Irene Woolley was born.  She was a treasured daughter of   Arthur and Lillie Truax Woolley. Growing up as...