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. Â 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. Â She was surrounded by her loving family.
On July 13, 1946, Jo Anne Lowry was born in Warsaw, IN. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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...
Bonnie C. Doud
Jul 10, 2025
Bonnie C. Doud, 78, of Akron was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:11 AM on July 10, 2025, at her home. Â This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.
On June 9, 1947, Bonnie Caroline Faust was born in Chicago, IL. Â She was a treasured daughter of Fred...
Christine Biltz
Jul 9, 2025
Christina Biltz, 73, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:56 PM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On November 12, 1951, Christina Kay Biltz was born in Rochester. Â She was a treasured daughter of Gene D. and Donna Jean Warren...
Joshua Cain Edison Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Master Joshua Cain Edison Jr, six months and eleven days old, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 8:49 PM on June 26, 2025, at his home.
An early gift from God just before Christmas, Joshua was born on December 17, 2024, in Warsaw to Joshua C. Edison and Loretta L. See.
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Jim L.L. Enyart
Jun 13, 2025
Local businessman and Country Lanes co-owner, Mr. Jim L.L. Enyart, 66, passed away on the morning of June 13, 2025. Â He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at his bedside. Â This followed a brief illness.
On St. Patrick's Day in 1959, James Lewis Lee Enyart was born in Rochester. Â He was a...
Sheryl "Sherri L." Evener
Jun 8, 2025
Sheryl "Sherri" L. Evener RN, age 72, passed peacefully onto eternal life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:22 a.m., surrounded by her entire family and many dear friends. Â This followed a fierce and valiant battle with cancer.
Born on August 16, 1952, in Valparaiso, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Caroline M...
Alma Migonis
May 30, 2025
Alma Migonis, 87, of Rochester passed away at 8:25 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On June 26, 1937, Alma was born in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Lillian Rouden Migonis as an only child. She was a 10-year member of 4H and was very proud to show...
Thomas "Tom" Carlyle Marrs
May 29, 2025
Local businessman, entrepreneur, inventor and scientist, Tom Marrs, 83 of Rochester passed away  unexpectedly at 5:39 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home.
On December 7, 1941, Thomas Carlyle Marrs was born in South Whitley to Barton E. and Hannah Belle Thomson Marrs. Growing up in Whitley County he shared his childhood...
Marion R. Holloway
May 28, 2025
Mr. Marion R. Holloway, 90, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:19 AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home.
On February 7, 1935, Marion Roy was born in Fulton County's Newcastle Township to Charles Omer and Hazel Frances Tilden Holloway. Â Growing up he shared his...
Diana K. Coleman
May 12, 2025
Diana K. Coleman, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away in the early morning of May 12, 2025, at her home.
On March 13, 1944, Diana Kay Kovach was born in Canton, Ohio. Â She was a treasured daughter of Andy P. and Dorcas Marie Bradley Kovach. Â Growing up...
Kathleen Mcclellan Flook
May 10, 2025
Kathleen McClellan Flook, 56 of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at the 4:00 hour in the morning on Monday, May 19, 2025Â at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Â This followed a valiant and brave battle with cancer.
On September 5, 1968, Kathleen was born in Rochester to Roy...
Toni L. Smith
Apr 30, 2025
Toni L. Smith, 68, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on the late afternoon of April 30, 2025, in the Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne.
On January 2, 1957, Toni Leslie Smith was born in Mishawaka. Â She was a treasured daughter of Billy G. and Kathleen Shoemaker Smith. Â ...
