Obituaries

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...

Mar 13, 2016

Earl Deaton, 77, of Macy passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13 , 2016. Born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 16 , 1938, Earl was a treasured son of Willie and Armina Cornett Deaton.  He was the second youngest of a beautiful  and vibrant family of fourteen children. On September 28 , 1957, in Fulton, Earl married...

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. George Edward Burton, 83, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:45 AM, Friday, March 11 , 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On January 31 , 1933, George was born in Fulton County, a treasured son of Edgar Harold and Grace Arlene Musselman Burton.  Growing up in Liberty Township he shared his childhood...

Mar 10, 2016

Gary Wayne Bradley, 59, of Akron  passed away at 6:08 PM on Wednesday, March 10 , 2016 at his residence.

On April 11 , 1956,  Gary was born in Rochester to Luther and Anna Ruth Smith Bradley.

Gary is survived by a brother, Richard A. Smith and wife Deena of Rochester. A celebration of the...

Mar 9, 2016

Former Rochester resident ,Mr. Jeffrey L. Newlin, passed away after a brief illiness, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in his Schererville home. In Robinson, IL on February 8, 1955, Jeffrey Lee was born. He was the treasured son of James L. and Donna Sue Mikeworth Newlin. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great Fighting Tartar pride,...

Mar 3, 2016

Mrs. Lucille "Lucy" M. Stacy, 85, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:20 PM Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. On December 15, 1930, Lucille was born in Franklin Park, IL, a cherished daughter of Eufemio and Rafaela Garcia Santoyo. Growing up she shared her childhood with eight brothers...

Mar 2, 2016

Little Mister Corbin Edward Minix was welcomed to our world by his loving family at 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 , 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Corbin was the cherished son of Melissa Burton and Nathen Minix. Later that day at 9:40 p.m. baby Corbin passed to the arms of Jesus, joining him for eternal life....

Mar 1, 2016

Mrs. Dolores Catherine Czichilski, 85, of Rochester, passed away at 9:05 AM, Tuesday, March 1 , 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On April 12 , 1930, Dolores was born in Chicago to David and Helen Burdzinski Bolin.

Dolores and Robert Ewald Czichilski were married on April 10 , 1948 in Chicago.

Dolores was a...

Feb 29, 2016

Ruth Meek Enyart, 92, of Rochester, passed away at 1:50 AM, Monday, February 29 , 2015 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On November 26 , 1923, Ruth was born in Toledo, OH, a cherished daughter of Wesley Odus and Cecelia Grace Freeman Meek.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother.

Feb 21, 2016

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Born: March 27 ,1936 to Mayme (Bryan) Howkinson d. 1938 and Richard Howkinson d. 1993. Step mother; Mary (Finney) Howkinson d. 2009. Brother: Jim Howkinson d. 2005. Sister Jill Howkinson d. 1943; Sister Jan (Howkinson) Arnott and Jon both surviving

1954: Ran a 56 second quarter mile. Received the...

Feb 21, 2016

Arlene M. Gelvin Deeds, 96, formerly of Rochester, passed away on February 21, 2016, in Green Valley, AZ. Following her wishes private services were held Friday, April 1, 2016, at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester was in charge of local arrangements.

Feb 9, 2016

Mrs. Karen L. Ewen, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 2:55 AM, Tuesday, February 9th , at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka.

On July 24 , 1946, Karen Lee Halfast was born in Cory, PA. She was the cherished daughter of  Dr. Richard and Clarice J. Bell Halfast.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers Rick...