Obituaries

Feb 8, 2017

Marjorie E. St. John  87, of Rochester passed away  on Wednesday , February 8 , 2017 at Lakeland General Hospital, Lakeland, Florida.

In Peru, on August 24 , 1929, Marjorie E. Becker was born.  She was the treasured daughter of  Albert and Winifred Brach Becker.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Bob.

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Feb 7, 2017

Jeffrey Neal Patton, 61, of Argos, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away, on February 7 , 2017 at St. Joseph  Regional Medical Center of Plymouth.

On July 28 , 1955, in Rochester, Jeff was born to Mart C. and  Janet Nesmith Patton.  Jeff  lived in the Argos Community his entire life. In 1974,...

Feb 7, 2017

Mr. Max Lee Hungerford, 89, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:17 AM Tuesday, February 7 , 2017 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, FL.

On December 27 , 1927, Max was born in Clinton, Indiana.  He was a treasured son of Leo and Lena Houchin...

Feb 5, 2017

Mr. Cleties Wagoner, 87, of Culver passed away at 11:10 PM on Sunday, February 5 , 2017 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On March 5 , 1929 he was born in Fulton County at home to Amos and Stella Fay Zolman Wagoner.

Cleties and Beverly Pore were married on July 18 , 1959 in...

Feb 4, 2017

Carol Sue Lahman, 77, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, February 4 , 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.

On February 15 , 1939, Carol was born at home in Leiters Ford to C.E.  Mike and Bernice Kline Hartz. As one of three children she shared her childhood with two brothers, Jerry and Mike.  Proudly Carol,...

Feb 4, 2017

Frank Joseph Vojtasek Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, February 4th .

Frank was born on May 12 , 1926, in Glenn Flora, Wisconsin. He was the son of Joseph and Katherine (Novak) Vojtasek, and during his childhood, the family moved to Ladysmith, Wisconsin.  On September 9 , 1948, Frank married Theresa Charais at Our Lady of Sorrows...

Jan 19, 2017

David Andrew Tomich, 60, of Bremen, passed away at 2:19 PM, Thursday, January 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital of Mishawaka. On January 8, 1957, in Hammond, David was born to Emil T. and Virginia M. Lobosky Tomich. He proudly graduated with the Class of 1975 from George Washington High School of Chicago. He is survived by three sisters: Ruth...

Jan 17, 2017

Deborah L. Lebo, 58, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:20 AM, Tuesday, January 17 , 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital.  This followed a valiant battle with cancer.

On October 13 , 1958, Deborah Romine was born in Muncie.  She was the treasured daughter of  Robert and Shirley Mills Romine.  Growing...

Jan 16, 2017

Jacquelynn Wiersema, 61, of Rochester,  formerly of Silvis, IL passed away January 16 , 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital Rochester.

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Jan 15, 2017

Cathy Lowe  69,  of Rochester, died Sunday, January 15 , 2017 at Hickory Creek, Rochester.

Cathy was born December 16 , 1947 to Robert "Bob-Spud"  Tharp, and Deloris " Dee-Mammaw" Tharp. A lifetime resident of Fulton County, she was a true cowgirl in her day, and a proud farmer's daughter. Cathy was passionate about the family's...

Jan 11, 2017

Mr. Gene Cannedy 79, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester at 4:20 p.m. on January 11, 2017. Born in Carterville, IL on December 26, 1937, Earl Eugene Cannedy was the treasured son of Lester and Nellie Cannedy. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Vicki and two...

Jan 10, 2017

Mr. Don  Douglass,  86, of Kewanna, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 5:40 AM Tuesday, January 10 , 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor of Logansport.

On January 26 , 1930, near Grass Creek, Elmer Jay "Don" Douglass was born. He was the treasured son of Elmer F. and Nola J. Burton Douglass. ...

Jan 1, 2017

Fulton County's oldest living native American, Mrs. Edna P. Carpenter , 104 years 1 month 23 days departed this life at 7:31 a.m. January 1 , 2017, at the home of her daughter. Born on November 9 , 1912 in Newton County,  Edna Pearl Howell was the cherished daughter of Adolphus and Eva Hildreth Howell.  Growing up she shared her...

Dec 20, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Lavon Jackson, 98, of Rochester, passed away at 1:15 PM, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On October 16, 1918, Dorothy was born in Marshall County. She was the cherished daughter of Jonas and Cora Dudgeon Stockberger. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers Norman and Gorman. In Logansport, on December 5,...

Dec 16, 2016

Mr. John Werner, 70, of Rochester passed away at his home on December 16, 2016. On April 17, 1946 in North Judson, John was born. He was the treasured son of Earl and Lorraine Werner. Growing up he shared his childhood with six brothers and three sisters. As a youngster he developed a strong work ethic helping his dad with...

Dec 14, 2016

Maxie Earline Sled Smith, 81, of Macy passed away at 3:40 AM, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On November 19, 1935, Maxie was born in Crossett, Arkansas to John Wesley and Eva Gene Rowell Sled. On October 25, 1957, Maxie and Jehu "Smitty" Smith were married. As best friends, they shared 59 years of life's...

Dec 14, 2016

Mr. Bernard G. "Shorty" Cooley 79, of Rochester, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice House of Ft. Wayne. On March 24, 1937, in Lansing, MI. Bernard Gene Cooley was born. He was the treasured son of William and Esther Irene Reed Cooley. When Bernie turned 10 years old his family moved...

Dec 13, 2016

Mr. Tan Huan Phoun, 92, of Rochester, was...

Dec 12, 2016

Douglas Lynn Riddle, 61, of Akron, passed away Monday, December 12 , 2016.

On April 26 , 1955, Doug was the second born to Charles Lee and Lola F. Pierce Riddle.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Denise and two brothers Ron and Duane.  With great pride Doug graduated from Rochester High School in...

Dec 11, 2016

Mr. Roy Wolford 83 of Tiosa, passed away on December 11 , 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend. On September 6 , 1933, in Tiosa, Roy was born.  His proud parents were George Leroy and Maryanna Charlotte Brierley Wolford. Growing up he shared his childhood with five sisters Elsie , Dorothy Faye, Mae and Liale.  With great wildcat...