Obituaries

Jul 28, 2016

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Virginia Ruth Weidner, 92,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:10 PM, Thursday, July 28th , at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. On June 12 , 1924, Virginia was born in Fulton County to John Otto and Reathel Lucinda Ailer Alber. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Wilma...

Jul 26, 2016

Mr. Calvin Wade Mikesell, 92, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:11 PM, Tuesday , July 26th , at Hickory Creek.

On August 15 , 1923, Calvin was born in Fulton County to Clarence W. and Geraldine L. Kindig Mikesell.  Growing up in Newcastle Township, he shared his childhood with...

Jul 14, 2016

Joyce L. Katschke  of Rochester passed away Thursday, July 14 , 2016,  exactly 73 years after her birth,  at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Born in East Chicago, on July 14 , 1943, Joyce Lee Blade was a cherished daughter of David and Madelyn Beech Blade.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Judy and...

Jul 14, 2016

Mr. Allan "Al" Edgar Zeyen, 84 of Rochester, passed away Thursday, July 14 , 2016 at his residence. On July 1 , 1932, Al was born in Indianapolis.  He was a treasured son of  Herman and Abigail Bevan Zeyen.  Growing up Al shared his childhood with a sister, Lois and a little brother David. In 1950 he graduated from Indianapolis...

Jun 23, 2016

Mr. Jerry L. Bretzinger, 64, of Rochester, passed away at 6:15 AM Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence. In Rensselaer, on July 22, 1951, Jerry L. Bretzinger was born. He was a treasured son of Clarence "Pete" and Annabelle Downs Bretzinger. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers. During Jerry's high school years he was a member...

Jun 21, 2016

Mary Jane (Jeffrey) Zellers died Tuesday, June 21st at her home. She was 87. She was born August 25, 1928 to Dr. Newman S. and Mary (Homan) Jeffrey, in Salem IN A graduate of New Albany High School, she earned a teaching degree from DePauw University in 1950, where she received the award for Outstanding Senior Woman in Dramatics. She...

Jun 10, 2016

Fulton County Centenarian, Willnetta E. Miles, 100 years, 9 months and 20 days departed this life on June 10th at her home. She moved to Rochester in 2001. Born on August 21,1915, in Greenwood, Willnetta Eileen McNeely was the cherished daughter of Carry Elmer McNeely and Florence Emily Aaron. As a child she lived on a farm near Greenwood with...

Jun 8, 2016

Mrs. Mary E. Simmons, 91, of Fulton passed away at 11:56 PM, Wednesday, June 8 , 2016 at Century Villa Healthcare of Greentown. On October 8 , 1924, in Rensselaer,  Mary was born. She was the cherished daughter of John and Louella Montgomery Sowers.  In 1943 she graduated from Sidney High School. In Syracuse, on July 31 , 1943,  Mary...

Jun 8, 2016

Former P.O.W. and World War  II,  U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Glenn Edward Cleland, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 12:06 AM, Wednesday, June 8 , 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On December 3 , 1920, Glenn was born at home west of Rochester  on Indiana 14.  He was the treasured son of Herman and Readah Baldwin Cleland.   As...

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...