Jerry L. Burkett
Jun 23, 2011
Jerry Lee Burkett, 71, 1082 E. 375 North, Rochester, passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born in Rochester on Oct. 1, 1939, to Walter L. and Mildred V. (Haggerty) Burkett. Jerry grew up on his family farm, in Richland Township, as the youngest of three brothers, sharing his childhood with Dick and Don. In 1957, he was a...
Mary Jane Fansler
Jun 17, 2011
Mary Jane Fansler, 97, formerly of Rochester, died Friday at her daughter's residence in Fortville. Survivors include her daughter, Patsy Sullivan, Fortville; and son Bruce Fansler, Rochester. A graveside service is at 2 p.m. today in the Kewanna Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rose M. Wagoner
Jun 15, 2011
Rose Marie Wagoner, 70, 2544 Southway 31, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born in Logansport on Nov. 23, 1940, to Loren and Roxie MacLain Fry. As the oldest of the children Rose enjoyed her childhood with two sisters, Helen and Shirley, and two...
Shirley J. Hiatt
Jun 14, 2011
Shirley Joan Hiatt, 74, 3361 N. 200 West, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born in Huntington County on Sept. 12, 1936, to John F. and Blanche D. (Miller) Raub. As one of six children she shared her childhood with three sisters, Marti, Jan, and Donna,...
James C. Ramsey
Jun 12, 2011
Mr. James C. Ramsey, 78, 1394 S. 575 East, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Sunday at his residence. He was born in Miami County on March 8, 1933, to Verlin A. and Mabelle Ruth (Hartzler) Ramsey. Jim shared his childhood with siblings John, Chuck and Eloise growing up on the family farm. On the farm, they grew grain and raised...
David E. Mccarter
Jun 12, 2011
David Ewing McCarter, 51, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Rochester, passed away June 12 in Tucson. He was born in Rochester, on April 9, 1960, to Phillip E. and Mary C. (Ewing) McCarter. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a sister, Anne, and two brothers, John and Joe. A proud Zebra, David was an academic top 10 student, graduating from...
Charlotte M. Mccroskey
Jun 11, 2011
Charlotte M. McCrosky, 90, 1070 W. 600 South, passed away at her home Saturday morning. She was born on Oct. 20, 1920, south of Rochester to Harry and Sylvia (Collins) Jewell. Charlotte attended Woodrow school south of Rochester through the fifth grade, then the Kewanna school through eighth grade. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1938. Walter Gerald "Bill"...
Eleanor Wentzel
Jun 11, 2011
Mrs. Eleanor Wentzel, 86, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away at 5:41 AM, Saturday, June 11th, 2011 in Indiana. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 2, 1924, to Charles Henry and Nell Murphey Dickson. Eleanor is survived by 3 sons Richard J. Wentzel of Topeka, Kansas, Robert J. Wentzel of Lafollette, Tennessee., and Charles A. Wentzel of...
Kenneth A. Allen
Jun 10, 2011
Kenneth Andre Allen, 48, 4860 Wood Lane, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Friday at residence. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 10, 1963, to Edward and Thelma (Owens) Allen. Kenny graduated in 1981 from Hales High School, Chicago. He had lived in the Fulton County community for about 20 years. During his Windy City years, he served as...
Lowell E. Grossman
Jun 6, 2011
Mr. Lowell E. Grossman, 83, of 15990 South Nutmeg Road, Plymouth, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:15 AM, Monday, June 6th, 2011 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. He was born in Argos, on November 13, 1927, to Lott and Corine Hagenbush Grossman. Lowell was one of 11 children sharing his childhood...
Phyllis M. Hudkins
Jun 6, 2011
Phyllis Mae Hudkins, 66, Rochester, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1944, in Fulton to Forrest and Gladys (Watkins) Bailey. She shared her childhood with three brothers and a sister. Phyllis co-owned and assisted in the daily operations of her family's business, J&S Sheet Metal. She later made many...
Marjorie B. South
Jun 2, 2011
Marjorie B. South, 93, 8228 20 County Road, Argos, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at her home. She was born on March 21, 1918, in Ladysmith, Wis., to John Allen and Mae (Jones) Umbaugh. As one of nine children she shared her childhood with two sisters and six brothers. As a...
David B. Crull
Jun 1, 2011
David Bruce Crull, 57, passed away at 3:46 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Vincent's Heart Center of Indianapolis. He was born in Marshall County on Dec. 31, 1953, to Richard and Lois (Crabbs) Crull. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Lesa and Linda, and one brother, Scott. David, a proud Cavelier, graduated from Culver Community High School...
Joann Harris
May 30, 2011
JoAnn Harris, 57, 2411 Waterview Drive, was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully passed away Monday at her home. She has joined many family and friends at the big reunion in our heaven. JoAnn was born in Rochester, on June 12, 1953. Her parents are Doris A. and Norman R. Warner. As a twin with sister June, she...
Irma O. Riddle
May 27, 2011
Fulton County's oldest citizen, remarkable supercentenarian, Irma Opal Riddle, 106, Wynnfield Crossing, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday. She was born in Mackinaw, Ill., on Dec. 13, 1904, to Henry and Mary (Schwartzentucker) Schertz, living nearly her entire life in Richland Township. Of Mennonite heritage, she shared her childhood with her older sister Fern. Irma witnessed vast changes during her...
Wayne A. Wagoner
May 27, 2011
Wayne A. Wagoner, 60, 4430 S. 375 West, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Friday at Elkhart Center for Hospice Care. He was born on July 2, 1950, in Rochester, to Frederick J. and Willa (Stretch) Wagoner. Growing up he shared his childhood with younger brother Dale. Wayne attended Rochester schools and graduated with great pride with his Class of 1969....
Rebeca Jacquelyn Shelburne
May 25, 2011
Rebecca Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Wire) Shelburne, 82, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:13 a.m. Wednesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born in Anderson, on Sept. 14, 1928, to Moses and Blanche (Day) Wire. Growing up she shared her childhood as one of 12 children with five sisters and six brothers. She was...
Jerimy Wayde Biltz
May 21, 2011
Jerimy Wayde Biltz, 32, 10214 S. 1000 North, Akron, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Saturday at his residence. Jerimy was born on July 13, 1978, in Plymouth, to Michael and Cindy (Fisher) Biltz. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Destiny. As a proud member of the Tippecanoe Valley Class of 1998, Jerimy was an avid man of...
Lorene Foor
May 16, 2011
Mrs. Lorene Foor, 94, formerly of Rochester, passed away Monday, May 16th, 2011 at Cypress Glen Retirement Facility, Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Rochester, IN on June 12, 1916, to Clarence and Lela Metzger Graffis. On March 28, 1936 she and Ralph C. Foor were married. He preceded in 1991. Lorene will be lovingly remembered by 3 sons:...
Anna Mae Rice
May 11, 2011
Mrs. Anna Mae Rice, 79, of Rochester, passed away at 7:45 AM, Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born in Marshall County on May 17, 1931, to Henry G. and Audra Croy Altheide. On January 3, 1953 Anna and Allen D. Rice were married in LaPorte. He preceded on April 26, 1982. Aunt Anna is survived...
