David G. Redding
Oct 21, 2025
David G. Redding, 82, of Rochester passed away, with family at his side, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester on the evening of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:25 PM.
On July 13, 1943, David Gene Redding was born in Russiaville. He was the treasured son of Gene and Elizabeth (Kelly) Redding....
Ronald E. Baker
Oct 18, 2025
Ronald E. Baker, 82, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on, Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM.
On November 22, 1942, Ronald Eugene Baker was born in Pulaski County to Grover and Leona Rude Baker. He graduated from Royal Center High School with his class in...
Albert F. Stoner
Oct 15, 2025
Albert F. Stoner passed away at 6:13 PM on October 15, 2025, at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after his admission. His loving family was at his side.
On May 21, 1943, in New Paris, Ohio, Albert Francis Stoner was born. He was a treasured son of Melvin Franklin and Martha Kissinger Stoner. Growing up he...
Jim W. Wilber
Oct 15, 2025
Jim W. Wilber, 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 15, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On December 22, 1937, James William "Jim" Wilber was born in Sullivan, Indiana. He was the son of Basil and Mildred Louise Land Wilber. Jim graduated in 1955 from Carlisle High...
Lois E. "Loie" Bowers
Oct 13, 2025
Loie Bowers, 94, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home at Wynnfield Crossing 5:54 PM, October 13, 2025.
On April 10, 1931, Lois Ellen Helms was born in Cass County near Twelve Mile. She was a treasured daughter of Ross David and Ruth (Winegardner) Helms. Growing up she...
Lulu "Jean" Whittington
Oct 5, 2025
Rochester Centenarian, Jean Whittington, 102 years, 9 months, and 14 days departed this life on Sunday afternoon October 5, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.
An early Christmas gift from God, Lulu Jean Blunt was born on December 21, 1922 to Wilsie and Caroline (Wing) Blunt in Falls City, Nebraska. Growing up...
Lee A. Ritchey
Sep 27, 2025
Lee A. Ritchey, 75, of Rochester passed away at 6:15 PM on Saturday, September 27,2025 at Miller's Merry Manor of Culver, with his loving family by his side.
On May 2nd,1950, Lee was born in Plymouth to Lloyd and Geraldine Myers Ritchey. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Linda and a...
Shirley Joanne Bennett
Sep 23, 2025
Shirley Joanne Bennett, 73, of Rochester passed away in the early morning hours on September 23, 2025.
On October 14, 1951, Shirley Joanne Phillips was born in Indianapolis. She was a treasured daughter of Donald E. and Marita M. Grissom Philips. Growing up she shared her childhood with a little sister Linda and a...
Stephen William Forte
Sep 5, 2025
Stephen William Forte of Rochester, Indiana, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on March 5, 1962, in Rochester.
Steve was a devoted father to his daughter, Katlyn, who was the light of his life. Also surviving are his loving parents, Joseph and Connie Forte. He was...
Joretta Sue Wheadon
Sep 5, 2025
Joretta Sue Wheadon, 93, of Rochester passed away in the early morning hours of September 5, 2025, at her home.
On August 6, 1932, Joretta Sue Ranz was born at home in the Burton community. She was a precious daughter of Albert and Dolly Leeds Ranz. Growing up she shared her childhood with a...
Mary "Lennie" Graves
Sep 3, 2025
Former Fulton County resident, Mary "Lennie" Graves, 76, passed away at Carmel St. Vincent Hospital on September 3, 2025 with her loving daughters and granddaughter by her side.
On May 8, 1949, Mary Lenore Stratton was born in Front Royal, VA. She was the precious daughter of Thomas Harris and Viola Jean (Bly) Stratton....
Rodney L. Crispen
Aug 24, 2025
Mr. Rodney L. Crispen, 63, of Macy (Nyona Lake) was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on the Sunday afternoon, August 24, 2025. This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.
On October 17, 1961, Rodney Leroy was born in Rochester to Frederick Dean and Ramona Mae Phillips Crispen. Growing...
Mary Ellen Barbee
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Ellen Barbee, 84, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away in the early evening hours of August 21, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
Born on January 11, 1941, in Bloomington, Illinois, Mary Ellen was a treasured daughter of Frank A. & Dorothy Young Barbee. Growing up she...
Darlene Johnson
Aug 13, 2025
Darlene Johnson, 92, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:40 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Millers Senior Living Community of Warsaw.
On August 24, 1932, Darlene Engel was born at her Monterey home in Pulaski County. She was a treasured daughter of Walter and Leona ...
Jo Anne Coplen
Aug 13, 2025
Jo Anne Coplen, 79, of Plymouth passed away on August 13, 2025, at 6:46 PM, at Mishawaka's Raclin House at Center for Hospice Care. She was surrounded by her loving family.
On July 13, 1946, Jo Anne Lowry was born in Warsaw, IN. JoAnne and her twin sister Juile were born to Richard and...
Karen Ann Deckys
Aug 4, 2025
Karen Ann Deckys, 79, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away in the early morning hours of August 4, 2025.
In Chicago on October 9, 1945, Karen Ann Kroc was born. She was a treasured daughter of Charles and Pearl Tessmer Hovorka. Growing up she shared her childhood with...
Mason Lee Straeter
Jul 31, 2025
The Celebration of Life services of Mason Lee Straeter will be live-streamed at 10:00 AM EST Thursday, August 7, 2025. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.
Mason Lee Straeter, 12 years old, passed away to his eternal Heavenly home on the evening of...
Barbara Ann Lembke
Jul 30, 2025
On July 30, 2025, surrounded by her family, Barbara Ann Lembke, 83, changed her address from Franklin, IN to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
On February 4, 1942, Barbara Ann Cross was born in Muskegon, Michigan. She was a cherished daughter of Wesley and Dorothy Cross. While studying at...
Barbara June Howkinson
Jul 22, 2025
The Celebration of Life services of Barbara Howkinson will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EST Saturday, August 9, 2025. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.
Born in Monticello, Indiana, the only daughter of Gordon and June Sparks, Barbara shared her early life with cousins Bonnie,...
Barry L. Salts
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Barry L. Salts, 81, of Rochester passed away at 7:53 PM on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his residence.
On August 3, 1943, Barry Lee was born in Marshfield to Charles and Helen Barbara Ward Salts. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and three brothers. Proudly he graduated from Seegar...
