Sarah M. Jordan
Aug 30, 2011
Sara Marie Jordan, 63, of 1111 Jackson Blvd. Rochester, passed away at 7:57 AM, Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at Milner Community Health Care, Rossville, IN. She was born in Indianapolis, on July 12, 1948 to Katherine Jordan. Graduating from Indiana University with an associates degree in respirtory therapy, Sara was a member of the air flight team based out of...
Kerry Wayne Daine
Aug 24, 2011
Kerry Wayne Daine, 63, of 1264-E Lakeshore Drive, Akron (Rock Lake) was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at the home of his daughter, Wendy Keith, early Wednesday morning. He was born in Rochester, on September 9, 1947, to Cleotis and Ruth Groninger Daine. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Mark and Larry, and...
Donna O'Dell
Aug 22, 2011
Donna Fern O'Dell, 93, of Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester, passed away at 12:58 PM, Monday, August 22nd, 2011 in Logansport. Donna was born in Fort Wayne on June 15, 1918 to James T. and Mary Smith Rhoda. Donna was a proud member of the Rochester High School class of 1937. In 1944, Donna and John W. Gray were married in Akron....
Christine Allen
Aug 20, 2011
Christine "Tina" Allen went home to be with her Lord on August 20. She was born Christine Carol Clingler on December 16, 1966 and brought home from the hospital in a Christmas stocking symbolizing the wonderful gift she was to her family, friends, and all who knew her. Her home was always Delong, Indiana where she was daughter to her...
Alexis Hamilton-Miller
Aug 17, 2011
Alexis Hamilton-Miller, 19, of 1600 College Ave., Rochester, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17th, in Cass County as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born in Peru, on June 29, 1992, to Rick Miller Jr. and Missey Hamilton. Alexis is a lifetime resident of Rochester and a proud 2011 graduate of Rochester High School....
Michael Scott Calhoun
Aug 17, 2011
Michael Scott Calhoun, 26, of Rochester, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Wednesday. He was fatally injured on Indiana 25 north of Metea, in Cass County, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Michael was born in South Bend, on June 15, 1985. A lifetime resident of Rochester, he was currently employed by DC Sealcoating as a construction foreman....
Louise Nicodemus
Aug 17, 2011
Louise "June Bug" Nicodemus, 97, formerly of Akron, passed away at 6:40 AM, Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born in Fulton County, IN on June 21, 1914, to Samuel Francis and Stella Ann Feece Nicodemus. Louise was a life time Fulton County resident. As a child she worked in the potato and onion...
Earl Gaerte
Aug 8, 2011
Legendary high performance engine builder Earl Gaerte, 67, 615 Monroe St., Rochester, died at 8:53 a.m. Monday at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka. Earl was born in Rochester on Dec. 20, 1943, to Claude Emmond and Catherine Marie (Michael) Gaerte. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1962. On March 14, 1965, Earl and Alice Faye Smith were married in Akron....
James H. Funk
Aug 6, 2011
James Harvey Funk, 81, Rochester, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after admission to the emergency room. James was born on Feb. 5, 1930, to Cary and Lucile (King) Funk near Rochester. As one of 10 children, James Harvey shared his childhood with six sisters and three brothers. After high school he enlisted and served our...
Margaret E. Stanton
Jul 29, 2011
Margaret Ellen (Cutshaw) Stanton went peacefully to the arms of the Lord on Friday with granddaughter Danielle and close family member Jeanette Miller at her side at Life Care Center of Rochester. Margaret was born in Huntington County on Jan. 1, 1922, to Arthur J. and Lucinda (Sayger) Cutshaw. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters, Zoe, Florence...
Lyle K. Vandermark
Jul 24, 2011
Lyle Kent Vandermark, 74, 1358 N. 700 East, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born in Kosciusko County on Oct. 14, 1936, to Elgie and Velma (Nelson) Vandermark. Lyle was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. On June 18, 1955, Lyle married the love of his life and best friend, Carol...
Stephen M. Peters
Jul 24, 2011
Stephen M. Peters, 83, Rochester, died at 12:55 p.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek at Rochester. Survivors include his daughter, Donna McKay, Kansas; and son Ryan Peters, Louisiana. Services are at 2 p.m. today in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit with the family two hours prior to the service.
Edward S. Wenrick
Jul 22, 2011
Edward Scott Wenrick, 78, 410 Jefferson St., Rochester, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center of Rochester. Ed was born on March 10, 1933, in South Bend, to Laurence Scott and Elizabeth (Pecsi) Wenrick. Of Hungarian and German descent, Ed was one of six children, sharing his childhood with three sisters, Mabel, Jean and Barbara, and two...
Marvin J. Rouch
Jul 19, 2011
Former Rochester resident, Marvin J. Rouch, 88, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Marvin was born in Fulton County on Feb. 25, 1923, to Dwight and Alta (Beehler) Rouch. As one of three children, he shared his childhood with Arvella and Dutch living on a farm near Fulton. With great pride...
Agatha J. Marsh
Jul 18, 2011
Agatha Jane Marsh, 96, formerly of 936 Fortna Drive, Rochester, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born in Mishawaka, on Oct. 10, 1914, to Charles and Elgie (Ipes) Moon. Growing up as one of eight children, she shared her childhood with three brothers and four sisters. On March 6, 1938, Agatha married Howard Ogden...
Charles E. Morgan
Jul 18, 2011
Charles Edward Morgan, 98, 5578 N. 100 West, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born in Fulton County, on Dec. 19, 1912, to Hiram and Lottie (Holloway) Morgan. As a youngster, Charlie shared his childhood with a sister and two brothers. He was one of Richland Center High School's oldest living...
Marjorie M. Terpstra
Jul 14, 2011
She was born Marjorie Lucille Mikesell to Harold R. and Frances M. "Patty" (Lemmon) Mikesell in Cass County. In 1944 she graduated from Fulton High School where she was valedictorian. For two years she worked in the medical office of her paternal cousin, Dr. Dean K. Stinson, before her marriage, Sept. 12, 1946, to Peter W. Terpstra Sr. From 1956...
Donald J. Guy
Jul 1, 2011
Donald J. Guy, 72, Leiters Ford, died Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, shortly after admission. Survivors include his companion of 34 years, Shonnie Bilin, at home; three daughters, Elizabeth Bensinger, Samantha Johnson, and Candace Jorden, all of Hammond. Private family services are being observed, following Don's wishes. The Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is entrusted with his arrangements.
Veda Mayhew
Jun 26, 2011
Veda G. Mayhew, 90, 1729 Bancroft Ave., Rochester, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Survivors include her three daughters, Lorene Burns, Leesville, La., Ann Matthews, Rochester, and Darlene Snyder, Rochester; son Marvin Mayhew, Rochester; and two brothers, Simon Tennant, Fairmont, W.Va., and William Tennant, Barraksville, W.Va. Services are at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Good Family...
Linda Mcglothin
Jun 24, 2011
Linda McGlothin, 66, 1515 Arrowhead Drive, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Friday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born in Rochester on Dec. 4, 1944, to George and Dorothy (Perdue) Crissinger. Growing up, Linda shared her childhood with her sister, Sue. She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. On Oct. 5, 1963,...
