Wanda Jean Hawkins
Apr 21, 2025
Wanda Jean Hawkins, 67, of Warsaw was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital-Kosciusko.
On October 4, 1957, Wanda Jean Tackett was born in Warsaw. She was the treasured daughter of Hargus and Norma Jean Heeter Tackett. Growing up she shared her childhood with...
Kenneth L. Steininger
Apr 10, 2025
Kenneth L. Steininger, 87, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at his home at 8:45 AM, April 10, 2025.
On October 17, 1937, Kenneth Leroy Steininger was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. He was the son of Dwight and Zona Steininger. Later the family moved to Aubbeenaubbee Township and...
Sharon K. Moore
Apr 4, 2025
Sharon K. Moore, 75 of Rochester, passed away at 9:10 PM on Friday April 4, 2025 at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.
On May 28, 1949, Sharon Kay Moore was born in Rochester to F.L. "Bud" and Mary I. Holcomb Moore. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Steve. She...
David D. Pitera
Mar 30, 2025
David D. Pitera, 60, of Culver was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, at his home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer.
On April 20, 1964, David Dean Pitera was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He was the treasured son of Walter and Patricia Schuck...
Carole L. Dale
Mar 29, 2025
Carole L. Dale, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:15 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital of Carmel.
On January 20, 1951, Carole L. Ogle was born in Rochester to John Charles and Delores Mae Hundt Ogle. Growing up, she shared her...
Paula K. Fruitt
Mar 25, 2025
Paula K. Fruitt, 58, of Rochester, went to be with our Lord and Savior securing her Heavenly Home following a sudden unexpected illness at her home in Etna Green on the evening of March 25, 2025.
On September 30, 1966, Paula Kay Gunnels was born in Warsaw to James Elmo and Louise Patton Gunnels....
Nancy C. Hunter
Mar 24, 2025
Nancy C. Hunter, 83, passed away on March 24, 2025 at her home with her loving family at her side.
Nancy Carol Bookout was born on August 28, 1941, in Fort Wayne. She was a treasured daughter of Herb and Juanita Weaver Bookout Fultz.
As a homemaker, Nancy Carol cherished...
Carol Ann Barnette
Mar 20, 2025
Carol Ann Barnette, 83, of Rochester passed away with her loving family at her side on the morning of Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Culver's Miller's Merry Manor.
On July 1, 1941, Carol Ann Master was born in Kewanna. She was the treasured daughter of Phillip C. and Helen E. Carlson Master and the...
Jay E. Moberly
Mar 16, 2025
Mr. Jay E. Moberly, 69, of Rochester passed away peacefully, ascending to Heaven in the outdoor sanctuary of his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
On July 10, 1955, in Encino, California Jay Evan Moberly was born. He was a treasured son of Jerry Dee and Marian Coryell Moberly. Growing up he shared his...
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...
