Thomas George Weaver
Dec 18, 2024
Thomas George "Uncle Tom" Weaver, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at his home.
Born in Gary, Indiana, on November 5, 1944, to the late Mary Catherine and Earl Buck Weaver, Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Richard, Jim, Bob, and Bucky, and his beloved dogs, Otto,...
Tina M. Goble
Dec 17, 2024
The Celebration of Life services of Tina M. Goble will be live-streamed at 2:30 PM EST Friday, December 20, 2024. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.
Tina M. Goble, 55, of Bourbon was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at...
Janice Marie Halaschak
Dec 13, 2024
Janice Marie Halaschak was called to be with the angels on December 13. Born in South Bend on February 25, 1947 to William and Helen (Kurdys) Kirsch, Jan was a lifelong Catholic who dedicated herself to her family, teaching and preparing a thousand or more third graders for their First Holy Communion at St. Paul Catholic School in...
Nancy Jo Miller
Dec 11, 2024
Nancy Jo Miller, 66, of Culver, passed away unexpectedly at her home of natural causes.
Born in Rochester on July 16, 1958, Nancy Jo Zellers was the second daughter of Fred and Mary Jane Jeffrey Zellers. Â Growing up she shared her childhood with sisters Julie and Janet. She attended Rochester Schools and graduated from...
Roberta "Bert" Lucille Suddith
Dec 10, 2024
Miss Roberta (Bert) Lucille Suddith, RN, 79 of Ft. Wayne passed away at Lutheran Hospital, Tuesday December 10, 2024.
Roberta was born June 30, 1945, to Beaman and Effie Borden Suddith at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She grew up on a farm in Richland Center Township near Rochester IN, where she shared her...
Eugene Lee Vedder
Dec 2, 2024
Eugene Lee Vedder, 93, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2024, at the Indiana Veteran's Home in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Born in Fulton County on March 5th, 1931, he was the son of Ernest and Clara (Pritz) Vedder. Â He attended Fulton High School and proudly served in the US Army as a medic during...
Janet A. Shambarger
Nov 30, 2024
Janet A. Shambarger, 85, of Fulton was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:03 AM on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born on June 23, 1939, Janet Arlene Good was a treasured daughter of Loyal and Berna Fitz Good. Â She was the 8th born of the ten Good...
Bonnie L. Raffel
Nov 21, 2024
Bonnie L. Raffel 68 of Kewanna was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully. This followed a brave and valiant battle for 45 years with Multiple Sclerosis.
A St. Patrick's Day baby, Bonnie Lou Matzat was born on March 17, 1956. Â She was the cherished daughter of Henry L. and Olga A. Redweik Matzat....
Emmett "Gene" Maners
Nov 20, 2024
Gene Maners, 78, of Rochester, transitioned peacefully from this world to be with his Savior on November 20, 2024, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Though he is no longer with us in body, his spirit endures forever in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.
Emmett Eugene was...
Marjorie L. Brown
Nov 19, 2024
Marjorie Louise Brown, 78, of Rochester, passed peacefully from this life on November 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. While her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit lives on eternally in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Born on October 22, 1946, in Marion, to William Otis...
Carl Mote Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
Carl E. Mote Jr., 71, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
Born on August 6, 1953, in Plymouth, Carl Elmer Jr. entered this world as the beloved son of Carl and Leona Durbin Mote. Â He worked in the parts department as a CNC setup...
Harold Dean "Hoot" Howard
Nov 7, 2024
Mr. Harold Dean "Hoot" Howard, 85, Â was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:00 PM, November 7th, 2024, at his home. Born in Argos on June 6, 1939, Hoot was a treasured son of Ossie C. and Dora Craft Howard. Growing up he shared his childhood with 3 sisters and...
Terry G. Conley
Nov 4, 2024
Terry G. Conley, 67, of Rochester, passed away unexpectantly after a sudden illness on the afternoon of November 4, 2024, at his home.
On February 24, 1957, Terry Glenn Conley was born. Â He was a treasured son of Wheeler and Vada Shepherd Conley. Terry was a proud member of the Rochester High School class...
William M. Bradley
Nov 3, 2024
William M. Bradley, 85, of Rochester, passed peacefully on November 3, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 21, 1938, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Erve and Alva Reffit Bradley, William grew up grounded in the values of hard work, integrity, and humility. On January 29, 1968, he felt the...
Rodney "Rod" Ringer
Oct 30, 2024
Rodney "Rod" Alfred Ringer, age 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in his home near Culver, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 12, 1969, in Plymouth, to Eugene Alfred Ringer and Helen Irene Crow Ringer. He was a 1987 graduate of Culver Community High School and proudly served our great nation...
Morrie Horn
Oct 26, 2024
Morrie Horn, 88, of Rochester passed away just after 11:00 a.m. on October 26, 2024, following an accident south of Tippecanoe, Indiana.
On October 22, 1936, Maurice Fredrick Horn was born at home near Twelve Mile. His proud parents were Ernest Samuel and Mary Christina Bassler Horn. Â Growing up he shared his childhood with...
David L. Herbst
Oct 24, 2024
David L. Herbst, known for his boundless love of nature, his lively spirit, and his dedication to family, has embarked on his next adventure. Born on March 31, 1937, Dad passed on October 24, 2024. In the spirit of his lifelong passion, we imagine him now in hip waders, shotgun in hand, trekking through a marsh...
David A. Smith
Oct 21, 2024
David Allen Smith, 88, of Rochester passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.
On November 11, 1935, David Allen was born in Milford, to Donald Dean and Bertha Cox Smith. Â Growing up he shared his childhood with seven sisters. David developed a passion for agriculture as he helped...
Edward A. Hoppenbrouwer
Oct 16, 2024
Mr. Edward A. Hoppenbrouwer, age 88, of Rochester, peacefully transitioned from this world, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, at 1:38 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born on May 25, 1936, in Palm Beach, FL, Edward Arnold was a gift to his parents, Petrus...
Steven D. Smith
Oct 14, 2024
Steven D. Smith, 71, passed away on October 14, 2024, from a sudden illness with his loving wife Lisa by his side at their home in Sedgwick, Kansas.
On April 25, 1953, Steven Dale Smith was born in Rochester. Â He was a treasured son of Herbert Dale and Margaret Merle Wilson Smith. Growing up...
