Obituaries

Jun 4, 2016

Mrs. Loretta M. Strayer, 91, of Leiters Ford passed away at 11:40 PM, Saturday, June 4 , 2016 at Pulaski Health Care Center of Winamac.

On February 3 , 1925, Loretta Marie was born in Morehead, KY, a cherished daughter of Fred and Florence Conn Fultz. Born at home and anxiously awaiting her arrival were her three...

May 19, 2016

Mrs. Beverly Raya, 70, of Rochester, passed away at 2:00  PM on Thursday, May 19 , 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw.

On February 2 , 1946, Beverly was born in Warsaw to Richard and Edna Crowl  Brower. She shared her childhood with a brother, Jack.

Beverly and Manuel Raya were married on March...

May 15, 2016

Mrs. Janet Lee Andrews, 74, of Rochester passed away at 5:15 PM, Sunday, May 15 , 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On September 8 , 1941, Janet was born in Rochester.  She was a cherished daughter of  Leonard and Marjorie  Moore  Woodcox.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters.

Janet and Jerry Lee Andrews...

May 13, 2016

Former  Rochester resident, Mr. John "Jack" Charles Bridge, 60 of Terre Haute,  passed away unexpectedly on May 13 , 2016, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.

On May 20 , 1955, Jack was born in Logansport.  He was a treasured son of Robert Rizer and Martha C. Weddle Bridge.  Growing up as the youngest of three, he...

May 13, 2016

Former  Rochester resident, Judy May Sandstrom, 77, of Fishers, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 5:30 AM on Friday, May 13 , 2016, at Community North of Indianapolis.

On February 21 , 1939,  Judy was born in Red Wing, Minnesota.  She was the cherished daughter of Stanley and Grace Vieths Sandstrom.   Judy...

May 13, 2016

Patricia A. "Pat"  Ginther, 82, of Rochester passed away at 1:11 PM on Friday, May 13 , 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On November 22 , 1934, Patricia was born in Indianapolis.  She was a cherished daughter of   Adolf Henry  and Lillian Johnston Vieth.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother....

May 7, 2016

Katina L. Powell, 43, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, May 7 , 2016.

On September 30 , 1972, Katina was born in Logansport to Arthur Lee and Henrietta Schroeder Shidler. As a lifetime Fulton County resident, she graduated from Rochester High School with the Class of 1992.

Paramount in Katina's  life was her family.  She ...

May 5, 2016

Mr. Tolly "Ted" Delwood Vaughn Sr., 79, of Rochester,  was surrounded by his family when he passed away at 8:55 PM, Thursday, May 5 , 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehab of Wabash.

On October 9 , 1936,  Ted was born in Wilson, AR.  He was a treasured son of Orville and Maude Cannon Vaughn.  Growing up he...

May 4, 2016

Arthur "Ray" Spencer Sr., 73, of Rochester passed away at 11:41 PM on Wednesday, May 4 , 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Apr 26, 2016

George "Mike" Jackson, 58, of Cle Elum, WA passed away Tuesday, April 26 , 2016.

On September 22 , 1957, Mike was born in Michigan to George and Alene Helton Jackson.

As a US Navy veteran, Mike served on the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Mike and Connie Mae Thompson were married on March 24 ,...

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. Quinton "Eugene" Barger, 59, of Rochester, passed away at 6:45 PM, Tuesday, April 26 , 2016 at his residence.

On August 19 , 1956,   Eugene was born in East Prairie, MO to Homer T. and Hilda Bissher Barger.

Eugene and Catrina Fuson were married on February 5 , 1994 in Delong.   They shared 22...

Apr 25, 2016

Mr. Charles "Charlie" W. Fruitt, 61, of Rochester, passed away Monday, April 25 , 2016 at his residence.

On October 4 , 1954, Charles was born in Summitville, IN.

Charlie and Paula K. Gunnels Fruitt were married on July 24 , 1992 in the Riverview Community Church.   They shared nearly 24 years of life's blessings....

Apr 19, 2016

Mrs. Ada Jean Fugate, 62, of Rochester,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:40 AM, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her home. On November 7, 1953 Ada was born in Starke County.  She was the cherished daughter of Clyde and Bertha Jean Branham Cook. Ada and Frank Fugate were married on September 16, 1972 in...

Apr 16, 2016

Gerald " Jerry" Klopp  82 of Rochester passed away at  IU Health Arnett, in  Lafayette on Saturday April 16 , 2016. On May 1 , 1933 in Chicago, Gerald Roy Klopp was born.  He was a treasured son of William and Helen Blessing Klopp.   Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Sharon  and a brother Bill. In Chicago...

Apr 10, 2016

Mr. Charles Lee Riddle, 89 of Argos, passed away at 4:35 AM, Sunday, April 10 , 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On April 1 , 1927, Charles Lee was born in Rochester the treasured son of Charles E. and Irma O. Schertz Riddle. As one of three children, growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters,...

Apr 9, 2016

Mr. Carl "Carly" Richard, 55, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, April 9 , 2016.

On May 21 , 1960, Carl Andrew Richard was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Joseph Jacob and   Ellen Reinholt Richard.   Growing up as a twin with brother Charly, he shared his childhood with four sisters and six other brothers.  ...

Apr 1, 2016

Lee Morgan Redinger, 63, of Argos passed away at 11:05 AM, Friday, April 1, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On November 29, 1952, Lee was born in Plymouth to Ward Mark and Virginia Belle Newhouse Redinger. Lee graduated from Argos High School with the Class of 1971. Shortly after graduation Lee joined the US Army. He served as...

Mar 21, 2016

Mr. Aubrey M. Jones, 87, of Rochester, passed away at 2:17 PM, Monday, March 21 , 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On December 22 , 1928, Aubrey was born in Shelby County, IL to Harry and Vangie Ripley Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and three brothers.

Aubrey and Mary Ann Virden...

Mar 20, 2016

He was born May 26 , 1923, to Murlen and Louise (Gorseline) Zellers. After graduating from Rochester High School in 1941, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After serving as a mathematical calibration specialist on an ordnance transport ship in the English Channel he returned to Fulton County to farm. On July 22 , 1951,...

Mar 14, 2016

Mr. Robert L Holloway Sr. 89, of Rochester, passed away at 3:40 PM, Monday, March 14 , 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

On January 29 , 1927, Hugh Robert Lee Holloway was born in Rochester to Lee Roy and Lillie May Mikesell Holloway. As one of twelve children, he shared his childhood with...