Carolyn S. Clinger
Mar 11, 2025
Carolyn S. Howe Clinger, 81, of Rochester passed away near Etna Green on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, 2025. This followed a brief and serious illness.
On June 17, 1943, Carolyn Sue Howe was born in Vincennes to the Rev. Harvey and Jewel Batman Howe. Growing up she shared her childhood with four...
Robert J. Watkins
Mar 11, 2025
Mr. Robert J. Watkins, 73, of Delong, passed away on March 11, 2025 at his home.
On February 28, 1952, Robert J. Watkins was born in Hazard KY. Bob enjoyed visiting with friends at the L & B Oasis. He also found solitude in taking walks near the Tippecanoe River and observing nature in...
Charlotte K. Givens
Mar 9, 2025
Charlotte K. Givens, 75, of Akron passed away at 4:15 AM Sunday morning, March 9, 2025 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. This followed a brief yet valiant battle with cancer.
On August 9, 1949, Charlotte Kaye Nicodemus was born in Rochester's Woodlawn Hospital. She was the treasured daughter of Peter A. and Frances Morgan...
Daniel D. Smith
Mar 1, 2025
Former South Bend resident, Daniel D. Smith, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 6:50 AM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. In Daniel Smith style, the alignment of the planets graced his pathway to the Heavens.
On March 27, 1934, Daniel Douglas Smith was born in Atwood to...
Jerry Lee
Feb 27, 2025
Jerry E Lee, 84, of Rochester passed away at home unexpectantly in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 27, 2025.
On March 30, 1940, Jerry was born in Winamac to Earl K. "Juggie" and Lauretta M. Combs Lee. Proudly he graduated from Rochester High School with the Class of 1958. He continued his...
Charles “Charlie” E. Burns
Feb 26, 2025
Mr. Charles E. Burns passed away unexpectedly on February 26. 2025 at the Halifax Hospital, Port Orange, Florida.
On October 18, 1954, Charles Edward Burns was born in Peru. He was the son of Charles Arthur and Marjorie Gill Burns. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters. A gifted athlete with fleet...
Mary R. Westwood
Feb 26, 2025
Mary R. Westwood, 73, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on the evening of February 26, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
On August 31, 1951, in Rochester, Mary R. Ringle was born. She was a treasured daughter of Calvin Earl and Ula Mae McClain Ringle. Growing up...
Peggy A. Cope
Feb 25, 2025
Peggy A. Cope, 81, of Rochester and formerly of Kentucky and Chicago, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:16 AM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Woodlawn Hospital.
On May 12, 1943, Peggy Ann was born in Paducah, KY to Albert Frank and Reva Housden Coyle. Proudly she graduated...
Helen D. Horn
Feb 19, 2025
Helen D. Horn, 84, of Rochester passed away at 5:25pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On July 20, 1940, Helen Darlene Deaton was born in Warsaw to Rex and Edith (McFarren) Deaton. Growing up in Claypool, she shared her childhood with two sisters.
Helen...
Jason Clinger
Feb 17, 2025
Jason W Clinger, 46, of Rochester passed away after a sudden illness at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after admission on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Born in Rochester on October 5, 1978, Jason William Clinger was a son of George and Carolyn Howe Clinger. Growing up he shared his childhood as the youngest of five children...
Karen E. Dawson
Feb 16, 2025
Karen E. Dawson, 84 , of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:00 PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Wynnfield Crossing.
On March 13, 1940, Karen Elaine Bowen was born in Wabash to Blaine Merideth and Louise Evelyn Walther Bowen. Growing up on a farm in Wabash...
James "Jim" E. Straeter
Feb 13, 2025
The Celebration of Life services of James E. "Jim" Straeter will be live-streamed at 10:00 AM EST Thursday, February 20, 2025. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.
James (Jim) E. Straeter, 74, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Thursday,...
Kenneth Blackman
Feb 11, 2025
Former Miami County resident, Mr. Kenneth E. Blackman, 87, of Fulton passed away peacefully on the evening of February 11, 2025.
In Miami County, on March 12, 1937, Kenneth Edward Blackman was born. He was the son of Darrold Francis and Chloe Mae Thomas Blackman. As one of the six Blackman children growing up...
Dale Gordon
Feb 9, 2025
Mr. Dale E. Gordon, 82, of Rochester passed away on February 9, 2025, at Beacon Memorial Hospital, South Bend shortly after arrival. This followed a sudden illness.
On June 6, 1942, Dale Eugene Gordon was born near Rochester. He grew up near Talma and attended Talma High School where played center on the Tiger...
Michael "Buffy" Holloway
Feb 6, 2025
Michael "Buffy" Holloway, 63, of Warsaw passed away at 12:42 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025, with loving fiancée' at his side at Mason Health and Rehabilitation of Warsaw.
On May 16, 1961, Michael Dean Holloway was born in Rochester to Lester D. and Clara Foley Holloway. Growing up he shared his childhood with...
Barbara A. Bart
Feb 4, 2025
Barbara A. Bart, 88, formerly of Rochester passed away at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Peabody Memorial Home of North Manchester.
On July 21, 1936, Barbara Anne was bornin Boston, Massachusetts to Owen and Helen Skeffington Stewart.
Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and two brothers.
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Cynthia S. Tetrick
Jan 30, 2025
Cynthia S. Tetrick, 66, of Rochester, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 4:30 AM, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On May 9, 1958, Cynthia Sue was born in Bluffton to John Sylvester Sr. and Garnet Elizabeth Williams Tetrick. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. After...
David E. Nicholas
Jan 17, 2025
Former Fulton County resident, Mr. David E. Nicholas, 66, passed away following a sudden illness on the morning of January 17, 2025.
Born in Logansport on August 27, 1958, David Eugene Smith was a treasured son of Harold Eugene and Bonnie Sue Cunningham Smith. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and...
Timothy "Tim" Sosbe
Jan 12, 2025
Tim Sosbe, 68, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away in the evening of January 12, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne.
On March 3, 1956, in Kokomo, Timothy Ray Sosbe was born. He was a treasured son of Charles W. and Wilma L. Gollner Sosbe. Growing...
Aaron J. Nelson
Jan 10, 2025
Aaron J. Nelson, 33, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:10 AM on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.
On June 6, 1991, Aaron James was born in Rochester to Brian J. and Robbin R. Wilcox Nelson....
