The
Rochester Sentinel
2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
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Paper – Holiday
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Lynda Bennett
Lynda BENNETT, 51, 17607 Kenilworth Road, Argos, died at 5:58 p.m.
Sunday at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Annamae T. Carnett
Annamae T. CARNETT, 90, Winamac, died at 9:42 a.m. Friday at Pulaski
Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Survivors include four sons, Clyde Carnett,
of Highland, Donald Dooley, San Angelo, Texas, Dick Carnett, of Hammond, and
Joe Carnett, of Hiram, Ga.; and three daughters, Carla Clark, of Pasedena,
Fla., Linda Hotuyec, of Joliet, Ill., and Marty Acosta, of Joliet, Ill.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. EST, 11:30
a.m. CST Wednesday at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with visitation from
9-10:30 a.m. EST, 10-11:30 a.m. CST at the funeral home.
Mary Ellen Davis
Mary Ellen DAVIS, 88, 635 Oakhill Ave., Plymouth, died at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Survivors include one daughter, Sherry
Hite, of Oakland, Calif.; three sons, John Hite, of Hurst, Texas, Rick Hite, of
Plymouth, and Carl Hite, of North Carolina; one brother, Jim Workman, of
Kokomo; and one sister, Ann Baker, of Osceola.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
the First Baptist Church, Argos, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. today at the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Derek Jan Anglin
Sept.
23, 1958-Jan. 3, 2012
Derek Jan ANGLIN, of 7009 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, passed away at
6:12 a.m. Tuesday at his residence in Warsaw at the age of 53.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1958, in
Columbus, Ohio, to Danny L. Anglin and Marilyn L. (Smith) Anglin, who survive.
Derek was a resident of Kosciusko
County throughout his life. He was a 1977 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High
School. Derek was an avid sports lover who cherished his three daughters. He
faced many struggles in his life but remained devoted to his girls and
grandson.
He will be lovingly remembered by his
three daughters, Erin (husband Ryan) Tucker, of Silver Lake, Alyssa (husband
Jake) Moore, of Loveland, Colo., and Carli Anglin, of Winona Lake; one
grandson, Maclain Tucker, of Silver Lake; one brother, Dion Anglin, of
Plainfield, Ill.; two sisters, Anje Anglin, of Warsaw, and Aimee (husband Ryan)
Graves, of Columbia City; and his parents, Marilyn and Dan Anglin, of Warsaw.
He was preceded in death by his
grandparents.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday at
the Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. The funeral service
is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home of Warsaw, with Pastor
Jerry Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Stony Point Cemetery in Atwood.
Online condolences may be sent through
the funeral home's website at redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
Lynda Lee (Snyder) Bennett
Lynda Lee (Snyder) BENNETT, 51, 17607 Kenilworth Road, Argos, died at 5:58 p.m. Sunday at Indiana
University Health Goshen Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, LeeRoy
C. Bennett, of Argos; children, Joshua L. Van Vactor, of Plymouth, LeeAnna M.
Dowd, of Plymouth, and Christine M. Bennett, of Bourbon; parents, Marvin and
Nyla Snyder, of Argos; and sister, Laurinda S. Taylor, of Argos.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Argos United Methodist Church, Argos, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Friday
at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Loretta Greenwalt
Loretta GREENWALT, 71, Greenfield, died Friday at Community North
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Survivors include her children, Lynn
Greenwalt, of Greenfield, Jeff Greenwalt, of Carmel, and Dr. Jama Davis, of
Fishers; and brothers, Vance Kline and Wayne Kline.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday
at Browns Chapel Wesleyan Church.
The Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield, was
entrusted with arrangements.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Lynda Lee (Snyder) Bennett
Aug.
4, 1960 - Jan. 1, 2012
Lynda Lee (Snyder) BENNETT, 51, 17607 Kenilworth Road, Argos, passed away at 5:58 p.m. Sunday at
Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital following a brief illness.
Born on Aug. 4, 1960, in Plymouth, she
was the daughter of Marvin L. and Nyla J. (Irwin) Snyder. She has lived in the
Argos community all of her life.
On Aug. 5, 2000, in Plymouth, she
married LeeRoy C. Bennett. She was a homemaker and a grandma. She attended the
Argos United Methodist Church, Argos, and was a 1979 graduate of Argos High
School.
Survivors include her husband, LeeRoy
C. Bennett, of Argos; children, Joshua L. Van Vactor and wife Ashley, of
Plymouth, LeeAnna M. (Van Vactor) Dowd, of Plymouth, and Christine M. Bennett,
of Bourbon; eight grandchildren; her parents, Marvin and Nyla Snyder, of Argos;
and one sister, Laurinda S. Taylor and husband Charles, of Argos.
She was preceded in death by her
grandfather, A.C. Snyder in 2010; son, Jonathan W. Van Vactor in 2006; and
daughter, Patricia A. Bennett in 2003.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Argos United Methodist Church, 540 N. Michigan St., Argos, IN 46501, with
Rev. Henry Sprunger officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8
p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Online condolences may be sent to the
family at memorials@earl-grossmanfuneral.com.
Jacob D. McClone Jr.
Jacob D. McCLONE Jr., 85, 3025
S. 600 West, Mentone, died Wednesday morning at Kosciusko Community Hospital,
Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at the King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Donald Edward Wogomon
Donald Edward WOGOMON, 63, 327 Pontiac St., Rochester, died at 7:14 p.m.
Dec. 27 at his residence.
Survivors include three brothers, Roy
L. Wogomon, Jerry A. Wogomon and Chad Swango, all of Rochester.
Services are at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation one hour prior to the
service in the funeral home.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Jacob D. McClone Jr.
July
22, 1926-Jan. 4, 2012
Jacob D. McCLONE Jr., 85, 3025
S. 600 West, Mentone, passed away at 9:31 a.m. Wednesday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born on July 22, 1926, in Kosciusko
County, he was the son of Jacob D. and Fern Dove (Rhoades) McClone. His first
marriage was to Mary Belle Secor, and she preceded him in death. He then
married Beverly J. Badman Clark on Dec. 25, 1970, and she preceded him in death
on July 2, 2011.
Jacob was the owner and operator of
the Lake Trails Cafe of Mentone. He also was a truck driver for Maple Leaf
Farm. Jacob has been a lifetime resident of Harrison and Seward townships in
Kosciusko County. He grew up on a farm and attended Mentone High School before
going to the military. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a charter
member of the 40 & 8 Mentone American Legion, the Warsaw Moose, the
American Legion of Warsaw, the VFW of Rochester and the Kosciusko County Gun
Club. He enjoyed gardening and woodcrafts.
Survivors include four daughters,
Diane and husband Dave O'Brien, of Mentone, Pati and husband John Vrbenski, of
Kalamazoo, Mich., Tina Marshall, of Warsaw, and Mary Lou McClone, of Denver,
Colo.; four sons, Danny Ray McClone, of Palestine, Jimmy and wife Cathy
McClone, of Palestine, Chris and wife Tammy McClone, of Pierceton, and Marvin
McClone and companion Vicki Scott, of Burket; one step-daughter, Patti Lea
Clark Dillinger, of Elkhart; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one
brother, Harold Dean McClone; two sisters, Velma Gates and Mary Wine; one son,
Steve K. McClone; and two grandchildren, Corey Smith and Emma O'Brien.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
the King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Rev. Amber
Karkosky-Litten officiating. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial will take place in the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green, where
graveside military rites will be performed by the American Legion of Warsaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the donors' choice. Online condolences may be sent to
hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Virgil William Wagoner
June
16, 1921 - Jan. 6, 2012
Mr. Virgil William WAGONER, 90, of 1508 Audubon Ave., Rochester, passed away at
3:30 a.m. Friday at Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Born in Leiters Ford, on June 16,
1921, Virgil William was the son of Amos and Faye Zolman Wagoner. Growing up,
he shared his childhood with a sister, Willodean, and three brothers, Cleties,
Cleon and Cledo.
On Sept. 29, 1942, Virgil answered the
call of patriotism, serving our country during World War II for 22 months in
the European and African Theaters. During his stints as a medic, Virgil was
highly decorated with five bronze stars, European-African-Middle Eastern
Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II
Victory Medal.
On Dec. 7, 1946, Virgil married the
love of his life and best friend, Norma J. Stansbury, in LaPaz. They recently
celebrated 65 years together. Their union produced a daughter, Deb, and a son,
Mike. Over the years the family tree grew to include four generations with the
additions of three grandchildren and three great-grandsons.
A self-employed, independent
contractor in the trucking industry, Virgil owned his own rig. He hauled steel
from the mills in Gary to destinations all over Indiana for over 50 years,
retiring in 1998. To relax, he enjoyed reading, especially books on history,
nature and antique cars. He was the proud owner of many model cars and a vast
collection of trinkets and treasures. As the proud patriarch overseeing four
generations of the family, Virgil cherished the time he spent with them. Always
present at athletic activities and school concerts, at the holidays and family
celebrations, he was always in the thick of things.
Virgil is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Norma, at home; one daughter, Deb Sosbe and husband Tim, of Rochester;
one son, Mike Wagoner and wife Linda, of Rochester; three grandchildren, Dan
Wagoner and wife Erin, Lindsay O'Leary and husband Ryan, and Stacey Sosbe and
fiance Chris Papandria; three great-grandsons, Jacob Wagoner, Brennan Wagoner
and Braylon O'Leary; and two brothers, Cleties Wagoner and wife Beverly, of
Leiters Ford, and Cleon Wagoner, of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; his sister, Willodean Brown; and one brother, Cledo Wagoner.
A celebration of the life of Virgil W.
Wagoner will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th
St., Rochester, with Chaplain Jason See officiating. Friends may visit with the
family from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral
home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, where military
graveside rites will be accorded by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No.
36 and the Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1343.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Good Family Funeral Home. Friends may sign Virgil's guest book or light a
candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
James Linden Stayton-McGriff
James Linden STAYTON-McGRIFF, 61, 12725 20-B Road, Argos, died at 1:41 p.m. Thursday at his
residence.
Survivors include his mother, Mary C.
McGriff, of Argos; sisters, Barbara D. Peden, of Rochester, and Nancy G.
McFarland, of Argos; and half-sister, Cheryl Eberhard, of Florida.
Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with visitation from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday
at the funeral home.
Angela Joy Jackson
Angela Joy JACKSON, 34, Palestine Lake, Warsaw, died Friday at her
residence.
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Donna L. Carter
Donna L. CARTER, 60, 326 W. High St., Montpelier, died at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday at Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Bluffton.
Arrangements are pending at the
Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.
Kay Donna Saner
Kay Donna SANER, age 76, West Lafayette, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on
Friday at her residence.
Kay was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on
Oct. 8, 1935, to Harry Donovan and Margaret Ophelia (Collins) Karns. Her family
moved to Rochester in 1949. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1953. In
her senior year of high school she was first baseman on the state championship
softball team. Her father, "Don" Karns was a deputy surveyor and
served as a Fulton County deputy sheriff for seven years.
On June 6, 1954, she married Robert
Eugene Saner at the First Christian Church in Rochester.
Along with her husband, they owned and
operated Commercial Refrigeration in Rochester for many years. Kay's interests
included singing, music, flowers, dogs and horses. She was a devoted Chicago
Cubs fan.
She lived most of her life in the
Rochester and Akron area, then 14 years in Corpus Christi, Texas, with her
husband. The last few years of her life she lived in Indianapolis and then
moved into the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette.
Surviving Kay is her daughter, Roberta
(Saner) Feeney and husband Mike; grandson, Scott, of Indianapolis; and her
special companion, her miniature Schnauzer "Munchie."
Preceding her in death are her
parents; and husband "Bob" Saner, who died in 2001.
Friends and family will miss her
dearly and her soft-spoken voice.
No funeral services or visitation will
take place. Observance of Kay's passing will be private. As per Kay's wishes,
her remains have been bequeathed to the Indiana University School of Medicine
in Indianapolis. After cremation takes place, she will be buried in the Indiana
Veterans Home Cemetery beside her husband.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Humane Society.
Arrangements have been made by
Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron. Online condolences may be sent to
earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Homer Leroy Shoemaker
Oct. 28, 1913 - Jan. 7, 2012
Homer SHOEMAKER, age 98, of Hammond, Ind., passed away on Jan. 7,
2012.
Homer was born on Oct. 28, 1913, in
Wabash County, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Londis
Shoemaker and Anna Louisa (Gerlach), of Akron, Ind.; by sisters, Mary Edith and
Dorothy Coralie; and a brother, Walter G. Shoemaker.
Homer has one surviving brother, Cecil
Eugene (Osie), in Akron, Ind.
On Oct. 15, 1940, he married Edna
Belle Ratliff, of Akron, Ind., and they had two daughters. Edna passed away in
1984. Homer is survived by his wife, Nettie Mae, of Hammond, Ind., whom he
married on Jan. 18, 1985. He is also survived by his two daughters, Carole
(Delbert) Graham, of Northfield, Minn., and Helen (Richard, late) Mau, of
Carmel, Ind. Homer had three grandchildren, Tina (Jim) Makitalo, of Duluth,
Minn., Kenneth (Michelle) Graham, of Menomonie, Wis., and Rebecca (Robert) Planck,
of Noblesville, Ind., and six great-grandchildren, Cassandra, Kevin, Tyler,
Jacob, Natalie and Emily.
In 1931, Homer graduated from Gilead
High School in Gilead, Ind. For the next eight years Homer worked several
different jobs in and around Akron, Ind. Prior to marrying Edna Belle Ratliff
in 1940, Homer moved to Hammond, Ind., to work at Inland Steel mills. Later he
worked at Cities Service plant as a "pipe fitter." His final
employment was at Purdue/Indiana University campus in Hammond in the heating
plant area. Homer retired in the early 1980s and continued to live on Arizona
Avenue in Hammond until 1985 when he married Nettie and moved to Woodlawn
Avenue. In retirement, he loved going to his "garage workshop" where
he could work with his hands repairing and building things. Homer also really
enjoyed taking care of his home and his yard.
Visitation will be on Monday, Jan. 9,
from 2-7 p.m. at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 7109 Calumet Ave., Hammond,
Ind. Services will be at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, Ind.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Savannah May
Sept.
14, 1938-Jan. 8, 2012
Savannah MAY, 73, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, and formerly of Salyersville,
Ky., passed away at 10:25 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born on Sept. 14, 1938, in
Salyersville, Ky., the daughter of Lester and Mary (Craft) Arnett. In 1959, in
Salyersville, Ky., she married Winfred May. He preceded her in death on Sept.
3, 2010.
Mrs. May had worked at the former
Hart, Schaffner and Marx, the Streamliner Restaurant, and Kentucky Fried
Chicken, all of Rochester. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include her sons, Rickey and
wife Juneattea May, of Rochester, Toney and wife Tammy May, of West Palm Beach,
Fla., and Jeffery May, of Reno, Nev.; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; brothers, Bobby Arnett, of Salyersville, Ky., and Clayton
and wife Vickie Arnett, of Salyersville, Ky.; sisters, Josephine Arnett, of
Salyersville, Ky., and Linda and husband Denver Fyffel, of Salyersville, Ky.;
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and three brothers.
Funeral services are at 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, where friends may call
from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services will also be
conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville, Ky.,
where friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will
be in the Craft Creek Cemetery, Salyersville, Ky.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Donna Lou Carter
Oct.
29, 1951-Jan. 8, 2012
Donna Lou CARTER, 60, 326 W. High St., Montpelier, passed away at 4:27
p.m. Sunday at Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Wells County.
Born Oct. 29, 1951, in Rochester, she
was the daughter of Dean and Marie (Wright) Mathias. She lived in Montpelier
for 13 years. She had lived in the Gilead, North Manchester and Montpelier
communities. She is a 1970 graduate of North Miami High School.
On March 2, 1974, in Miami County, she
married Mike Kenneth Carter. She worked at Heckman Bindery, Coffles Family
Market and was a baby sitter. Donna and her husband were foster parents of
several children for 18 years. She was a member of the Niconza Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mike
Carter; two daughters, Beth Carter, of Upland, and Maria (spouse Adam) Saldana,
of Montpelier; three sons, Jamie Carter, of Marion, Dan Enyeart, of Fort Wayne,
and Doug Carter, of Montpelier; one brother, Ray (spouse Lisa) Mathias, of
Roann; two sisters, Rita (spouse Roger) Hughes, of Macy, and Virginia (spouse
Steve) Kurtz, of South Whitley; her mother, Marie Mathias, of Roann; eight
grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
father; and two nephews, Randy Hughes and Dylan Carter.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at the
Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Wayne Balmer
of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation is from
4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Gilead
Cemetery in Gilead, Ind.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN
46202.
Arrangements by Earl-Love Funeral
Home, Akron. Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Angela Joy Jackson
Angela Joy JACKSON, 34, 4936 W. Lakeview Drive, Warsaw, died Friday at
her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Brian
K. Jackson, of Warsaw; four children, Gabriel and Gracelynn Jackson, both of
Warsaw, and Taylor and Blaine Corbett, both of Terre Haute; mother, Denise D.
Eskridge, of Talma; adopted father, Steven R. Miller, of Lake Station;
biological father, Robert Ray; and two sisters, Jessica J. Hart, of Culver, and
Tiffany A. Eskridge, of Talma.
Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. today at
King Memorial Home, Mentone. No funeral service will take place.
Luella Mae Emery
July
22, 1929-Jan. 10, 2012
Luella Mae EMERY, 82, Macy, passed away at 1:41 a.m. Tuesday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born July 22, 1929, in Fulton County,
she was the daughter of Virgil Lyman King and Fleetie Crippen. On Jan. 2, 1949,
in Fulton County, she married Doyne F. Emery.
She was a homemaker. She was a 1947
graduate of Fulton High School. She was a member of Fulton Baptist Temple,
where her faith was evident through her work with AWANA, prayer groups, choir
and other church activities. Mrs. Emery enjoyed singing, gardening, sewing and
cooking. She especially enjoyed making cakes for weddings, anniversaries and
all other special occasions. Her most frequented cake was red velvet. Her
favorite pastimes were supporting her grandchildren in their sporting events
and 4-H activities, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Doyne
Emery, of Macy; two sons, David Emery and wife Donna, of Macy, and Douglas
Emery and wife Patricia, of Lafayette; two daughters, Julie Bailey, of Macy,
and Fleetie Jane Shriver and husband Jeff, of Rochester; granddaughter, Tara
Sarver and husband Bob, of Holland, Mich.; granddaughter, Tristan Kirby and
husband Travis, of Lafayette; granddaughter, Morgan Munson and husband Kyle, of
Rushville; grandson, Kyle Emery and fiance Rachel, of Twelve Mile;
granddaughter, Stephanie Shriver, of Rochester; grandson, Benjamin Shriver, of
Rochester; granddaughter, Shayleigh Shriver, of Rochester; great-grandson,
Jackson Sarver, of Holland, Mich.; brother, Lyman King and wife Helen, of
Rochester; and sister-in-law, Maxine Scutt, of Coldwater, Mich.
She was preceded in death by one
grandson, Stephen Doyne Shriver; and two sisters, Anna Hartman and Alice
Friedrich.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton, with Pastor Bruce Russell officiating.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton. Burial
will take place in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton
Baptist Temple or to Gideon's International.
The Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport,
is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the online guest book or send
electronic condolences to gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Walter McCrosky
Walter McCROSKY, 100, formerly of Fulton, died Tuesday in St. Louis,
Mo.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Carolyn Marie Carter
Carolyn Marie CARTER, 65, died Tuesday at the IU Health Methodist
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Survivors include daughters, Deborah
Carter and Lynn Carter Christy.
Services are at 6 p.m. Friday at the
Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Home, Indianapolis, with visitation from 4-6 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Joann E. Kalterthaler
April
21, 1930-Jan. 6, 2012
Joann (Winnefeld) KALTENTHALER, Fairlawn, Ohio, and formerly of Kewanna, Ind., beloved
wife of the late Albert M. Kaltenthaler, M.D., died Friday surrounded by her
children after a period of declining health at age 81.
Joann was born in Cleveland on April
21, 1930, to Frank and Evelyn Winnefeld. She was a graduate of Willoughby High
School and the Huron Road Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a dedicated
health professional for many years.
She is survived by her four children,
Eva Kaltenthaler (Stephen Spooner), of Sheffield, England, Albert (Jill)
Kaltenthaler, of Dewitt, Mich., Lisa Kaltenthaler (Robert Wimmel), of Downers
Grove, Ill., and Karl Kaltenthaler (Florence Kot), of Copley, Ohio, who
lovingly attended her for the last four years; 13 grandchildren, Joanna,
Katherine, Emma, Abigail, Kristen, Heidi, Albert Joseph, Erik, Benjamin,
Charlotte, Sophia, Phillip and Joseph; sister, Joyce (Burton) Schwartz, of
Painesville Township, Ohio; and four nieces and nephews and their families.
Calling hours are from 2-5 p.m. on
Sunday at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333.
The funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W.
Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333.
The family asks that memorial gifts be
directed to the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, P.O. Box 411993, St. Louis,
MO 63141-1993 (www.lwml.org/). Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 330-867-4141.
Glennis K. Coker Lomax
Glennis K. Coker LOMAX, 70, 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, died at 3:35 p.m.
Wednesday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Walter Gerald McCrosky
Walter Gerald McCROSKY, 100, Rochester, died Tuesday at St. Anthony's
Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Don
McCrosky, of Waterloo, Ill.; and one daughter, Julia Baas, of Berthoud, Colo.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 9-10:45 a.m. Monday
at the funeral home.
Tonia Lynn Sopher Shockey
Tonia Lynn Sopher SHOCKEY, 39, Converse, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday at her
residence.
Survivors include her parents, Roger
D. Sopher, of Huntington, and Judy A. Armstrong, of Converse; one son, Michael
Joseph Shockey, at home; two brothers, Roger D. Sopher Jr., of Marion, and
Robert E. Sopher, of Macy; and one sister, Michele A. Mosley, of Peru.
A memorial service is at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Converse Church of Christ.
Arrangements are being handled by
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Glennis K. Lomax
July
12, 1941 - Jan. 11, 2012
Glennis K. LOMAX, 70, 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, passed away at 3:35
p.m. Wednesday at her residence.
She was born on July 12, 1941, in
Phoenix, Ariz., the daughter of John Calvin and Carrie (Gilbert) Coker. On
Sept. 21, 1958, in Gila Bend, Ariz., she married Larry Lomax. He preceded her
in death on May 1, 1995.
Mrs. Lomax had worked for Cardinal
Services and in the home health care field. She had also been a licensed real
estate agent, working for Kelley Realty in Rochester. She had been a member of
the Rebekah Lodge and had attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. In her spare
time she was a master gardener, having been recognized as gardener of the
month, and enjoyed reading.
Survivors include her daughters,
Lorraine and husband Terry Severns, of Rochester, and Debbie Lee Brown, of
Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Richard and wife Kanako Lomax, of Brindisi, Italy; eight
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Gale Mackay, of Chicago,
Ill.; and several aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and brother, Dewayne Coker.
Private memorial services will take
place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Public Library.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Walter Gerald (Bill) McCrosky
Nov.
29, 1911 - Jan. 10, 2012
Walter Gerald (Bill) McCROSKY, 100, Rochester, passed away Tuesday at St. Anthony's Hospital, St.
Louis, Mo.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1911, to
Harley and Birdella Mogle McCrosky. He graduated from Fulton High School in
1929 and attended a Purdue Agriculture Short Course. He married Charlotte Jewell
on Jan. 1, 1942.
McCrosky was a member of Grace United
Methodist Church and Lend-a-Hand Sunday school class. He was a member of the
Fulton Masonic Lodge for 79 years. In 1983, the Fulton Masonic Lodge honored
him with a dinner and a program for being a member for 50 years. In 2008, they
honored him again for his 75 years of membership. He was also a member of the
South Bend Scottish Rite Lodge and the Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine. He was a
former board member of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.
He was a retired farmer who lived 100 years in Liberty Township. In June 2011,
after the passing of his wife Charlotte, he moved to a nursing home in
Waterloo, Ill. A party was held at the nursing home to celebrate his 100th
birthday.
He is survived by a son, Dr. Don
McCrosky and wife Lois, of Waterloo, Ill.; and a daughter, Julia Baas and
husband Jan, of Berthoud, Colo. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Chad
Baas, David McCrosky, Rob Baas, Melinda Oatman, all of Colorado, and Laura
Berkerey, of Waterloo, Ill. He has seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and wife of 60 and a half years, Charlotte.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Walter "Bill" McCrosky will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Rev. Maurice Grindle
officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 9-10:45 a.m. on Monday. A
Masonic service will be at 10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in
the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Grace United Methodist Church or to Hope Hospice.
Friends may sign Bill's guest book or
light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Dennis Leroy Smoker
March
2, 1949 - Dec. 31, 2011
Dennis Leroy SMOKER was born in
Camden, Ind., to Ernest and Frances (Shriver) Smoker March 2, 1949. He was
raised in Akron until he was 12 years of age, at which time he moved to
Belleview, Fla., where he resided until his death.
Dennis proudly served our country
during the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star. Mr. Smoker worked for
Marion County for 19 years and retired in March of 2011.
He is survived by his daughter, Denise
Smoker, of Tampa, Fla.; two sons, Dennis Allen Smoker, of Summerfield, Fla.,
and Bryan Irwin, of Belleview, Fla.; his mother, Frances Smith, of Belleview,
Fla.; father, Ernest E. Smoker, of North Manchester; four brothers, Ernie
(GeNelle) Smoker, Eddie (Lottie) Smoker, of Rochester, Richard (Janice) Smoker,
of Lawrenceburg, and Jimmy (Joanie) Smoker, of Puyallup, Wash.; two sisters,
Phyllia (Emory) Smith, of Ocala, Fla., and Shelby Wogoman, of Warsaw; and nine
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother,
Terry Allen Smoker, in 2007.
Graveside service honors were held at
1 p.m. Jan. 9, at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.
Arrangements entrusted with
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview, Fla. Sentiments may be left online at
www.hiers-baxley.com.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Richard (Dick) Burkett
Nov.
11, 1926 - Jan. 13, 2012
Mr. Richard Haggerty "Dick"
BURKETT, 85, of 2458 W. 450 North, Rochester, passed away
Friday at his home.
Dick was born in Fulton County, on
Nov. 11, 1926, to Walter L. and Mildred V. Haggerty Burkett. The first born of
the Burkett boys, he shared his childhood with brothers Don and Jerry.
After high school, with Paul Burns,
Dick set sail with the merchant marines. He reported in to Chicago, then on to
Sheep's Head Bay, N.Y., where he began working out of the union hall. He helped
hauling our troops to France and returned with P.O.W.s and wounded soldiers on
board the St. Albans Victory and the USS Sea Tiger. On Jan. 24, 1946, Dick
entered further service to our country with the United States Army, reporting
in to camp Pickett in Virginia. He served in the European Theatre and earned a
Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Germany.
On Sept. 22, 1944, Dick married the
love of his life and best friend, Margaret Clay, in Marshall County. Their
union spanned 67 years and produced two handsome sons, David and Randy. The
family tree continued to grow over the years with the arrival of two
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In the early years, Dick and Margaret
began raising baby chicks, who later produced eggs. Their start in poultry came
from Uncle Bert Leedy. Enjoying life in Richland Township, they proudly oversaw
a fine herd of 50 cross-bred beef cows, sheep and a few Holsteins. They also
looked forward to spring when they tapped for maple syrup. Dick worked in
production at Bendix of South Bend for 35 years, retiring in 1980. While
working at Bendix, he continued to help his mom and dad with their farming
operation at night. Over the years, he accumulated money to buy a new 7700 Ford
Tractor upon his retirement.
To relax, Dick enjoyed the music of
cowboy poet Baxter Black. He loved life on the farm and raising his family in
the country. After retirement, he looked forward to many spirited games of Pedro
and hanging out with his buddies at the card table at various locales around
town. He occasionally trekked out west and enjoyed many good times in Nevada.
Dick is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Margaret; two sons, David Burkett and wife Linda, of Rochester, and Randy
Burkett and wife Beth, of Rochester; two grandchildren, Dustin Burkett and
Jessie Burkett; three step-grandchildren, Terry, Andrea and Debra; two
great-grandchildren, Lexi and Kami; seven step-great-grandchildren, Adrian,
Breanne, Ayden, Haylin, Cole, Abby and Delany; one brother, Don Burkett and
wife Jackie, of Rochester; and one niece and four nephews, Jeralyn Burkett
Hines, Jay L. Burkett, Bill Burkett, Pat Burkett and Mike Burkett.
Dick was preceded in death by his
parents; and one brother, Jerry Lee Burkett.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Richard "Dick" Burkett is at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor David Mills officiating. Friends
may visit with the family three hours prior to the service in the funeral home.
Military rites will be conducted by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion No. 36
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1342, both of Rochester. Interment will be
at the Richland Center Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Richland
Township Room at the Fulton County Museum, Hope Hospice of Fulton County or to
the donors' choice. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to Dick's
family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Thelma I. “Til” Craig
March
10, 1923 - Jan. 12, 2012
Thelma I. "Til" CRAIG, 88, 300 E. Fourth St., Rochester, and formerly of Akron and Silver
Lake, passed away at 9:56 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.
Born March 10, 1923, in Lanark, Ill.,
she was the daughter of Robert and Vivian (Herman) Livengood. She was a
bookkeeper for Miller and Sons Lumber Company of Silver Lake for 18 years,
retiring in 1994. Til graduated from Lanark High School in Lanark, Ill. Then
she attended two years at Manchester College. She enjoyed reading, playing
cards with family, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Survivors include her daughter, Phyl
Olinger, of Rochester; son, Jeff and wife Jan Craig, of Jackson, Calif.;
granddaughter, Niki Kerr; two grandsons, Blake Olinger, and John and wife
Natalie Craig; great-grandson, Gabe Kerr; and great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn
Kerr.
She was preceded in death by two twin
sons, Bill and Bob Craig; and two sisters.
Private family burial will take place
Monday in the Akron Cemetery, Akron. Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Public Library. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
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William P. Craig
Dec.
26, 1921 - Jan. 14, 2012
William P. CRAIG, 90, 746 N. 1000 East, Akron, passed away
unexpectedly at 12:17 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born Dec. 26, 1921, in Akron, he was
the son of Oren and Grace (Cook) Craig.
He was an independent livestock
dealer. He was a 1939 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. Bill was a U.S. Army
veteran, serving in World War II. He was on the first troop carrier, The Queen
Mary, to leave New York and arrive in England. Later in his life, he served two
years, 1985-1987, in the Peace Corps, serving in Papua, New Guinea. Bill was an
active member of the Rochester VFW Post 1343.
Survivors include his daughter, Phyl
Olinger, of Rochester; son, Jeff and wife Jan Craig, of Jackson, Calif.; one
granddaughter, Niki Kerr; two grandsons, Blake Olinger, and John and wife
Natalie Craig; one great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Kerr; one great-grandson, Gabe
Kerr; and one sister, Mildred "Topsy" Harrold, of Akron.
He was preceded in death by two twin
sons, Bill and Bob Craig; one sister, Susie Riley; and one brother, George
Craig.
Following Bill's wishes to be
cremated, there will be no immediate services. The family will hold a
scattering ceremony at a later date on his rural Akron farm.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Akron Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron, IN 46910.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Online condolences may
be sent to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Harold Devon Van Meter
April
13, 1933 - Jan. 15, 2012
Harold Devon Van METER, 78, Jackson, Mich., and formerly of Fulton and Cass
counties, passed away at 7 a.m. Sunday at his residence.
Mr. Van Meter was born on April 13,
1933, in Cass County, the son of Daniel L. and Pauline (Creek) Van Meter. On
July 12, 1953, in Cass County, he married Lois Burton, and she survives.
Mr. Van Meter had been manager of
Manufacturing Services. He enjoyed playing golf, working in his garden, doing
yardwork, and NASCAR. He and his wife, Lois, traveled frequently to visit
friends and family, and also to watch their grandchildren's sporting events. He
was looking forward to watching his great-granddaughter play her sports. He was
a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, often working
outside and ready with a friendly wave for everyone he saw.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Van
Meter, of Jackson, Mich.; daughter, Brenda K. Van Meter, of Flint, Mich.; son,
David and wife Barbara Van Meter, of Revenna, Ohio; grandchildren, Ron and wife
Jen Van Meter, of Holt, Mich., Carrie Van Meter, of North Canton, Ohio, Ashley
Van Meter, of Ferndale, Mich., and Jessica Van Meter, David Van Meter, and
Lauren Van Meter, all of Revenna, Ohio; and great-granddaughter, Joey Van
Meter, of Holt, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and his daughter, Barbara J. Van Meter.
He will be dearly missed by all of his
loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. George
Hapner officiating. Friends may call from noon till funeral time Wednesday at
the funeral home. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery, Metea.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Frederick W Ditmire
Frederick W. DITMIRE, 77, Leiters Ford, died Monday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Joe R. Hedington
Joe R. HEDINGTON, 76, 3120 S. Indiana 25, Warsaw, died at 11:21 a.m.
Monday at Kosciusko County Hospital of Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Teddy Joe Morris
Teddy Joe MORRIS, 64, 14014 N. Gilead Church Road, Macy, and formerly
of Wabash, died at 5:26 a.m. Saturday at Dukes Memorial Hospital Emergency
Room, Peru.
Survivors include one daughter, Tammy
Morris, of New Haven; and one sister, Melba Smith, of North Manchester.
Services are at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with visitation from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
James Lane Thomas
James Lane THOMAS, 76, Warren, died Sunday at Heritage Pointe in
Warren.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Helen Wiget
Helen WIGET, 89, 5129 Truemper Way, Fort Wayne, died at 8:48 p.m.
Friday at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne.
Private interment will take place at
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Henry L. Wilhite
Henry L. WILHITE, 79, Culver, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday at his home.
Arrangements are pending with the Odom
Funeral Home, Culver.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Fred Ditmire
June
19, 1934 - Jan. 16, 2012
Mr. Fred DITMIRE, of 9889 W. 600
North, Leiters Ford, passed away at 9 a.m. Monday from complications due to a
neurological disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Fred was born on June 19, 1934, to
Raymond and Mildred Zechiel Ditmire. He enjoyed his entire lifetime living in
the home he was born. Growing up, he shared this home, which his grandparents
built, with two brothers and five sisters. In 1952, Fred graduated from
Aubbeenaubbee Township High School in Leiters Ford.
This farm was passed to his
grandmother, Catherine (Mahler) Ditmire, by her parents, Gideon E. and Martha
Mahler. Gideon and Martha Mahler purchased this 80 acres on Jan. 11, 1873, for
$1,000.00. At the age of 18, Fred assumed the responsibility of the farm after
his father died in March of 1953.
In 1985, the Ditmire family received
the coveted Hoosier Homestead Award for this farm (Mahler Heritage) and also a
farm of the Ditmire heritage. Destined to be a farmer from boyhood, farming was
in Fred's blood; it was his life and passion. With intensity and enthusiasm, he
embraced life on the farm. There was only one thing better than the scent of
freshly-tilled soil - and it was the satisfaction of a job well done with the
bountiful autumn harvest. Fred treasured the view from his perch in the 9650
John Deere combine. More recently, he rode the "galvanized gobbler,"
as he referred to his JD 9650, with Todd or Jeff. Through the years, he
accumulated additional acreage, harvesting beans, corn and wheat from 3,500
acres. In addition to the crops Fred oversaw, he annually raised 400 feeder
cattle. In later years, he did a considerable amount of bulldozing in many
surrounding communities for other farmers. During his lifetime, he garnered
many friendships and was well-respected by friends and fellow farmers.
On June 15, 1956, at the Leiters Ford
United Methodist Church, Fred married the love of his life and best friend,
Mildred "Millie" Davis. Their union spanned five and a half decades
and produced three children, Jeffrey, Coleen and Melanie. Fred, the proud
patriarch of the family, oversaw four generations with the additions of the grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Serving as a devoted member of the
Aubbeenaubbee Township Advisory Board for a number of years, Fred was a 54-year
member of the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, transferring his membership
from the Delong United Methodist Church. To relax, he enjoyed watching the RFD
Channel.
With his dedication and focus on
farming, Fred and Millie did manage to make time for winter trips. There was
many fond memories of Phoenix. A lifelong dream was to see the Giant Sequoia
Redwoods of California, which became reality. Even though the vacations and
mini-getaways were a welcomed break, there was no place like home and the farm.
He enjoyed playing cards and cherished the good times he shared with family and
friends.
Fred is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Millie, at home; one son, Jeffrey Ditmire and wife Darla, of Leiters
Ford; two daughters, Coleen Watwood, of Culver, and Melanie Pitts and husband
JayC, of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Amy Mauk and husband Kenyon, of Ohio,
Erica Ditmire, of Monterey, Brian Ditmire, of Culver, Becky Watwood, of
Plymouth, Joe Watwood, of Monterey, Katie Pitts, of Plymouth, and David Pitts,
of Rochester; three step-grandchildren, Jason and Jamey Arthurhultz, and Jessie
Sandifer; 13 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; four sisters,
Ruth Thomas, and Doris Brenner and husband Gus, all of South Bend, Jean
Triplet, of Culver, and Jane Hartle, of Argos; and two brothers, Norman Ditmire
and wife Janet, of South Bend, and Lee Ditmire, of Culver.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and one sister, Catherine P. Overmyer.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Fred
Ditmire will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday and an
hour prior to services on Friday in the funeral home. Rev. Bob Metzger and Rev.
Nancy Foster will officiate. Fred will be laid to eternal rest at the Leiters
Ford IOOF Cemetery.
Preferred memorial gifts may be made
in Fred's name to Hope Hospice or the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church. You
may sign Fred's guest book or light a candle honoring his memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Ruth Gatliff
Ruth Reppert GATLIFF, of Berea, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Jan. 16,
2012.
She was born in Fairview, Ky., to
Eugene and Liddie Reppert. She was married on March 14, 1946, to Philip
Gatliff, of Berea. During their years together, they resided in New London,
Ohio, and later moved to Rochester, Ind. While in Rochester, Ruth worked with
physically-challenged people at Manitou Training Center as well as the
activities director at a local nursing home.
After retirement, Ruth and Phil moved
back to Berea, Ky., where they are members of the Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Surviving Ruth are her husband, Philip
Gatliff, of Berea; daughters, Gail (Stoner) Wahl, of Ashland, Ohio, and Phyllis
(Heckathorn) Snyder, of Versailles, Ky. Ruth had five grandchildren, Angela
(Stoner) Paulin, of Delaware, Ohio, Joshua Heckathorn, of Chico, Calif., Amy
Stoner, of Wayne, Ohio, Griffin Heckathorn, of Versailles, Ky., and Allison
(Stoner) Stone, of Ashland, Ohio. She is also survived by nine
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Myrt Wilson, of Berea, and
Dorothy Pogorelc, of New London, Ohio.
Preceding Ruth in death were her
parents; six brothers; and four sisters.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
at Lakes Funeral Home, Berea, Ky. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today at Lakes
Funeral Home, with Pastor Ed Cortez officiating. Burial will take place in the
Berea Cemetery.
In memory of Ruth Gatliff, donations
may be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, P.O. Box 271, Berea, KY 40403. An
online register book is available at www.lakesfuneralhome.com.
Charles W. Nicholas
Charles W. NICHOLAS, 81, Logansport, died Tuesday at Chase Center of
Logansport.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Joe R. Hedington
Jan.
10, 1936 - Jan. 16, 2012
Joe R. HEDINGTON, 76, 3120 S. Indiana 25, Warsaw, passed away
unexpectedly at 11:21 a.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital Emergency
Room.
Born Jan. 10, 1936, in Pierceton, he
was the son of Sylvester and Floe E. (Shoemaker) Hedington. On July 21, 1958,
in Columbia City, he married Linda (Bishop) Hedington, and she survives.
He had been a lifelong farmer and had
worked at the Red Comet Station in Warsaw and Utter's Service Station in
Mentone. He also worked for Manwaring Farms and retired from Midwest Poultry.
He was a 1955 graduate of Mentone High
School. He had been a member of and raced ponies for many years at Nappanee
Trotting Breed Racing. He is a licensed Groom through the Indiana Horse Racing
Commission. He enjoyed watching and participating in horse pulling contests.
Joe also worked on mowers and small engines of all kinds. Since retirement, he
had participated in Standard Bred Racing at Pari-Mutuel and County Fair Tracks.
Survivors include his wife, Linda
Hedington, of Warsaw; two sons, Gary and wife Joyce Hedington, of Claypool, and
Sam and wife Melody Hedington, of Claypool; three grandchildren, Cody, Cassi
and Jason; one great-grandson, David Michael; and one sister, Nancy and husband
Larry Mellott, of Etna Green.
He was preceded in death by one
grandson, David Joseph; one sister, Martha Yates; and his parents.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at King
Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Terry Bradford
officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial
will take place in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Mariel W. Neff
Mariel W. NEFF, 87, passed away Tuesday at Visiting Nurse &
Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
Born in Martinsville, Mariel was a
member of Macy United Methodist Church. She had a great love for flowers, birds
and the beautiful farm that she and Robert shared for 51 wonderful years.
Surviving are her daughters, Barbara
(Jerry) Sanden, of Ventura, Calif., Susan Beach, of Fort Wayne, and Janet
(Patrick) Hunt, of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Jeff (Joi) Beach, Denise (Mike
Flynn) Beach, Katherine Sanden, Andrea Hunt, and Ryan Hunt;
great-grandchildren, Kanan Flynn and ZZ Flynn; four brothers; and two sisters.
Mariel was preceded in death by her
parents, Gordon and Winifred Brown; husband, Robert Neff; son, Leon Robert
Neff; and one brother.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at
D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort
Wayne, with Rev. Douglas Croucher officiating, and with calling beginning at
noon. Burial will take place in Chili Community Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Visiting
Nurse & Hospice Home. To sign the online guest book, go to
www.mccombandsons.com.
Henry Lee Willhite Sr.
Henry Lee WILLHITE Sr., 79,
Culver, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday in Culver.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys
Willhite, of Culver; two sons, Michael Lee Willhite, of Culver, and Henry Lee
Willhite Jr., of Culver; two brothers, Lawrence Willhite, of Milwaukee, Wis.,
and Roosevelt Willhite, of Eldorado, Ark.; and one sister, Pearlie Mae Price,
of Milwaukee, Wis.
A private graveside ceremony will take
place at the Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m.
Friday at the Culver Academy Memorial Chapel, Culver.
The Odom Funeral Home of Culver is in
charge of the arrangements.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Doris E. Cummings
Feb.
25, 1920 - Jan. 18, 2012
Doris E. CUMMINGS, age 91, of Rensselaer, passed away at home on
Wednesday.
Doris was born in Rensselaer on Feb.
25, 1920, the daughter of Ernest Rockwell and Marion (Meader) Rockwell. Doris
was a graduate of Fair Oaks High School and attended Purdue University.
On Dec. 10, 1942, in Virgie, Ind.,
Doris married Prentice C. Cummings. They made their home in Rensselaer, later
moving to Brownsburg for several years before returning to Rensselaer.
Doris was a member of the Trinity
United Methodist Church in Rensselaer, the Gideon's Auxiliary and the Jasper
County Hospital Auxiliary. She was involved with the Hendricks County Meals on
Wheels for 18 years.
Doris is survived by her husband,
Prentice; five children, Roger (Judy) Cummings and Janet (Steve) Hurley, both
of Rensselaer, Donn (Tanya) Cummings, of Brownsburg, Anne (Duane) Judd, of
Clermont, and Carol (Steve) Gottschalk, of Rochester; 21 grandchildren; 36
great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph (Mary) Rockwell, of Oxford; and a sister,
Mary Lou (Edwin) Nagel, of Rensselaer.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and a brother, Neal Rockwell.
The family will receive friends from
4-8 p.m. today at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer. Funeral services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor John Hostetter
officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer.
Memorials may be made to the Jasper
County Hospital, or to the Gideon's or Trinity United Methodist Church,
Rensselaer. See www.jacksonfuneral.com to sign the online guests' registry.
Janice M. McClain
Janice M. McCLAIN, 70, 303 W. Marshall St., Argos, died at 7:14 a.m.
Thursday at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Mishawaka.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Charles William Nicholas
Charles William NICHOLAS, 81, 1701 Smith St., Logansport, died at 3:28 a.m.
Tuesday at Chase Center of Logansport.
Survivors include three daughters,
Tina M. Warman, of Dawson, Pa., Dorine L. Abram, of Atlanta, Ga., and Linda K.
Albin, of Logansport; seven sons, Paul Nicholas, of Midland, Texas, William
Charles Nicholas, of Canton, Ohio, Robert L. Nicholas, of Logansport, Walter P.
Nicholas, of Peru, Ronald E. Nicholas, of Jesup, Ga., Tony Nicholas, of
Logansport, and Dave Smith, of Peru; four sisters, Blanche Bates, Clara
Williams and Janet Russell, all of Canton, Ohio, and Katie Mitchell, of
Cleveland, Ohio; and two brothers, Don Nicholas, of Cliffside, N.C., and
Clinton Nicholas.
Services are at 3 p.m. today at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation two hours prior to the service
in the funeral home.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Frank H. Miller
Jan.
10, 1913 - Nov. 29, 2011
Frank H. MILLER completed his
passage from this realm to the next on Nov. 29, 2011. He wrote his life story
over the span of 98 years, riding a horse to school on the plains of Oklahoma
in his early years and adventuring throughout the U.S. and abroad in
retirement.
His was a life of service. Besides
teaching at the University of Wisconsin and Connors State College (OK), Frank
managed several of the top Aberdeen Angus herds in the nation before buying his
own farm in Indiana.
Local residents will remember Frank
for his work with Purdue's Cooperative Extension Service. Besides consulting
with farmers as a Farm Management and Livestock agent serving nine counties, he
was also County Extension Director for Wabash County until 1979.
In later years, his passion was
volunteering for Heifer International. He sought livestock donations from
dairyment in three states, helped launch a community-wide fundraiser that
generated thousands of dollars annually, and delivered livestock to remote
villages in Guatemala.
Family and friends celebrate Frank as
a steadfast partner and parent, wise and encouraging guide, and seeker of
Divine direction. Resiliency was his signature trait, caring for two wives with
serious illnesses and persevering through other life challenges.
For more of Frank's story and details
about a memorial service planned for this spring, check this link periodically:
http://tinyurl.com/MillerObit.
Donations in his honor may be made to
Heifer International at this link: http://tinyurl.com/MillerHeifer.
Janice Marie McClain
Janice Marie McCLAIN, 70, 303 W. Marshall St., Argos, died at 7:14 a.m.
Thursday at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Mishawaka.
Survivors include her husband, Bob
McClain, of Argos; daughter, Melanie Stewart, of Kokomo; son, Eric E. McClain,
of Fishers; and one sister, Verna Stevens, of Argos.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the
Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, with visitation from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the
church.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Edna Bernice McIntire
Bernice McINTIRE, 88, 5786 N. Lakeshore Drive, Macy, died at 9:24 a.m.
Friday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Joe L. Cooley
May
22, 1950-Jan. 19, 2012
Joe L. COOLEY, 61, passed away of natural causes at his home in
Rochester at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Joe was born in Plymouth, on May 22,
1950. He was the son of John J. and Avis I. Renz Howard.
On Oct. 15, 1967, in his parents' new
home in Inwood, Joe and Beverly J. Cowger were married.
He earned a law enforcement
certificate from the Colorado Police Academy in 1982 and served as a patrol
officer and later detective until 1992. He drove truck from 1993 to 2005 and
was then promoted General Manager for Commander Transportation until 2008, when
he retired.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved
hunting and fishing, and enjoyed collecting antiques and collectibles and
spending time with his grandchildren.
As a member of the Elks in Fort
Morgan, Colo., he founded the Elks Drug Awareness Program.
Joe is survived by Beverly, his
devoted wife of 44 years; and by their three sons, Troy Allen (Sherri) Cooley,
of Kennewick, Wash., John E. (Tonya) Cooley, of Vucelik, Germany, and Terry Joe
Cooley, of Michigan City.
Seven grandchildren survive as well,
together with a sister, JoAnn (Bill) Martin, of Bourbon; two brothers, Jack
Howard, of Bremen, and Dan (Raelene), of Syracuse; a brother-in-law, Sandro
Sickmiller, of Tippecanoe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Also surviving are Joe's father- and
mother-in-laws, Wilbur and Donna Cowger; sister-in-law, Darlene Cowger;
brothers-in-law, Kelly and Shelly Cowger, and Tim Cowger, all of Rochester.
Diana and Danni Overmeyer, of Tippecanoe, and Twyla and Michael Hartman, and
Melody and Clyde Avery, sister-in-law, of Argos.
Joe was preceded in death by a
daughter, Donna Marie Cooley; his parents; two sisters, Debra and Ruth; and a
brother, Robert Cooley.
Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m.
on Tuesday in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St.,
Plymouth. Funeral services for Joe will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in
the funeral home. Dewey Miller, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Argos,
will officiate. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bourbon.
Memorial gifts in Joe's name may be
made to Hope Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences
may be sent to the family at www.johnson-danielson.com.
Edna Bernice McIntire
Edna Bernice McINTIRE, 88, 5786 N. Lakeshore Drive, Macy, died at 9:24 a.m.
Friday at her residence.
Survivors include her son, Thomas Gene
Fry, of Burnaby, British Columbia; and daughters, Linda Sue Kidwell, of Macy,
Beverly Gail Fry, of Warsaw, and Vrena Marie Locke, of Macy.
No services are scheduled at this
time.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wendell Ringle
Wendell RINGLE, 88, Rochester, died at 11:23 p.m. Friday at his
home.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
William A. SerVaas
Oct.
12, 1920-Jan. 19, 2012
William A. SerVAAS, "The Airboat Man," "Bill," 91, of Indianapolis,
went to be with the Lord Thursday.
He was born Oct. 12, 1920, the son of
late Lela and Beurt SerVaas.
Bill is survived by Jean, his loving
wife and constant companion of 68 years. He is survived by his oldest son, Andy
(Lara), and younger son, Mike (Linda). Bill's surviving grandchildren are Hans,
Ian, Nicole and Kimberly, respectively.
Bill is also survived by his older
brother, Beurt (Cory) SerVaas; nieces and nephews, Chris, Joan, Amy, Eric and
Paul; younger sister, Joey (late husband Rod) Williams; and niece and nephews,
Cindy, John and Dave.
Bill graduated from Purdue University
as a mechanical engineer. He was employed by RCA, Allison division of General
Motors, Civil Defense Department and Moore Equipment Company. In 1957, Bill
started and pursued a career as a consulting engineer, which he continued into
his 70s.
Bill attended East 91st Street
Christian Church in Indianapolis and Trinity United Methodist Church in
Rochester with his wife Jean. He enjoyed being a good friend and neighbor,
boating, roller-skating, 4th of July, root beer, and ketchup.
Funeral services for Bill will be at
Flanner and Buchanan Washington Park, 2706 Kessler Blvd. W. Drive, on Friday at
noon, with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time.
Online condolences and video tribute
to Bill may be shared at www.flannerbuchanan.com. Burial will be at Washington
Park North Cemetery.
Frank D. Smith
Aug.
2, 1917-Jan. 21, 2012
Frank D. SMITH, 94, Mentone, died at 5:24 a.m. Saturday in Miller's
Merry Manor, Warsaw.
He was born Aug. 2, 1917, in Kosciusko
County, to Alpheus and Myrtle (Brown) Smith. On Aug. 31, 1940, in Logansport,
he married Geraldine "Jerry" L. Nellans, who died Jan. 25, 2011.
He was a millwright, employed at the
Co-operative Mill in 1940. The couple purchased the Mentone grocery store in
1947, a business they owned and operated together as "Frank &
Jerry's" for 32 years. The store was leased at the time of a fire in 2003
that destroyed the building. Following retirement from their grocery business,
Frank worked for a time at Price's Abattoir in Plymouth.
A lifetime Mentone resident and 1936
graduate of Mentone High School, he was a member of Mentone United Methodist
Church. He was also a member of the Mentone Masonic Lodge for over 60 years and
the Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, both of Fort Wayne.
Surviving are sisters-in-law, Juanita
Paulus (Rochester) and Norma Jean Clauss (Bourbon); brother-in-law, Dean C.
Nellans Jr.; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by seven
brothers; and four sisters, including his twin sister Opal, who died at the age
of 1 month.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m.
Tuesday at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone. The funeral service
will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Amber Karkosky-Litten officiating. Burial
will be in Mentone Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the donors'
choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Alvin Charles Temme
Jan.
31, 1946-Jan. 21, 2012
Alvin Charles TEMME, 65, Kokomo, received his reward in Heaven on
Saturday at Howard Regional Health System, Kokomo.
He was born Jan. 31, 1946, in
Evansville.
After graduation from Purdue, Alvin
taught horticulture and agriculture at the Pendleton Reformatory for 40 years.
He was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, ISTA and a former president
of the Pendleton Garden Club.
Survivors include his wife of 43
years, Doris Temme; two sons, Michael (Haidee) Temme, of Leiters Ford, and
Mathew (Rachele) Temme, of Russiaville; one brother, Donald (Linda) Temme, of
New Harmony; and two sisters, Carolyn (John) Kissel, of Clover, S.C., and Joyce
(Steve) Waters, of Evansville.
Services celebrating Alvin's life will
be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 705 Southway
Blvd. E., Kokomo, with Pastors William Allison and Barry Akers officiating.
Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 4-8
p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer or to aid students attending fishing trips
to Canada through McKinley Fishing Adventures. Messages of condolence may be
left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Betty Lou Lease
Jan.
10, 1930-Jan. 20, 2012
Betty Lou LEASE, 82, Lucerne, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Friday at
Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born Jan. 10, 1930, in Lucerne, she
was the daughter of Donald Herd and Katie Eikelberner. On Oct. 31, 1948, at
Zion Methodist Parsonage in Lucerne, she married Harry Bud Lease, who survives.
She was a farmer, and also was a cook
for the Caston School Corporation for 29 years. She was a 1948 graduate of
Lucerne High School. Betty was a member of the Lucerne Zion United Methodist
Church and the 20th Century Extension Homemakers Club. She also enjoyed mowing
her yard as well as flower and vegetable gardening.
Survivors include her husband, Harry
Bud Lease, of Lucerne; three daughters, Candy English and husband Gary, of
Lafayette, Barb Troyer and husband Larry, of Twelve Mile, and Judy Kellems and
husband Jack, of Lucerne; grandchildren, Bill English, Emily Goertemoeller,
Amanda Offutt, Joseph Troyer, David Cooley and Darla Leavell; three
great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack Herd and wife Phyllis, of Lucerne; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son,
Jerry Lease.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. George Hapner officiating. Burial
will take place in the Indian Creek Christian Cemetery, Lucerne. Visitation is
from 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.
You may sign the guest book and send online condolences at
www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Esther L. Plain (nee Bowen)
Aug.
3, 1916-Jan. 21, 2012
Esther L. PLAIN (nee Bowen)
passed away on Saturday at Asbury Towers in Greencastle at the age of 95, with
her daughter, Jean Dell, at her bedside. Prior to moving to Greencastle to be
near her daughter in September of 2011, she had been a resident of Hartsfield
Village in Munster for 12 years and had lived in Lake County for over 70 years,
residing in Crown Point, Hammond, Dyer and Munster.
Preceding her in death were her
daughter, Dr. Barbara E. Bremer, in 1985; her husband, Lester Plain, in 1995;
and her siblings, Evelyn M. Amacher, Richard A. Bowen and Sarah Jane Scandling.
She is survived by her son, Dr.
William H. Bremer, of San Francisco, Calif.; her daughter, Jean (Paul) Dell, of
Greencastle; her brother, former Indiana Governor and U.S. Secretary of H.H.S.,
Dr. Otis R. (Carol) Bowen, of Bremen; three grandchildren, Michael (Marielle)
Cadwalader, of Medford, Mass., Paige (Scott) Ryan, of Carmel, and Wende
(Enrique) Moran, of Bellingham, Wash.; along with five great-grandchildren,
Witt, Carys, Delaney, Whitney and Celia; and two step-great-grandchildren,
Enrique Jr. and Amber. Also surviving her are numerous nieces and nephews;
members of the Plain family; and special friends, including the Greppi family,
of Dyer, Phyllis Stanford, of Hammond, and residents of Hartsfield Village.
On Aug. 3, 1916, Esther was born in
her grandparent's farmhouse in Richland Township, Fulton County, to Vernie and
Pearl (Wright) Bowen. The eldest of five children, she was a fifth generation
Hoosier who grew up in the small town of Fulton, where her father taught high
school math and shop, as well as being the basketball coach. She graduated from
Fulton High School in 1934, and spent most of the remainder of her life in Lake
County. She was a homemaker while raising her children and was active in the
Girl Scouts, PTA and her church, Immanuel UCC, having been a Sunday school
teacher and longtime member of the Women's Guild. After raising her children,
she was employed at Monarch Dry Cleaners in Hammond for 25 years. While always
an ardent Republican, she became more involved in politics after her brother
began his Indiana political career and served as a poll worker and member of
several GOP women's clubs.
After retiring, Esther had more time
to devote to gardening and needlework until worsening arthritis limited her
physical activity. The big trip of her lifetime was to Great Britain and
Ireland. Baggins, her much loved dog, was her faithful companion in her later
years.
The funeral service will be held at
noon Wednesday at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 2201 Azalea Drive,
Highland, IN 46322, with the Rev. Billy Kilgore officiating. There will be a
viewing at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the
IOOF Cemetery, 620 W. Third St., Rochester, on Thursday (time TBA).
Service entrusted to LaHayne Funeral
Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. In loving memory of Esther, memorial
donations may be made to Immanuel UCC at the above address; Humane Society
Calumet Area, 421 45th Ave., Munster; Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E.
375 North, Rochester, IN 46975; or Advocate Hospice, 2605 E. Main St.,
Danville, IN 46122. For further information regarding services, please contact
LaHayne Funeral Home at 219-845-3600 visit the website at
www.lahaynefuneralhome.com.
James Lane Thomas
James Lane THOMAS, 76, died Sunday at Heritage Pointe, Warren.
Survivors include his wife, Della
(Jenks) Thomas, of Warren; and two daughters, Gwen Mays, of Raleigh, N.C., and
Lane Bahney, of Gilead.
Private family services were held
Monday at the Gilead Cemetery, Gilead.
Arrangements were handled by Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Bea Eber
Olive Beatrice "Bea" EBER, 98, formerly of Rochester, died Tuesday at her daughter's residence
in Walton.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary
Jane Lockhart, of Walton.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation two hours prior to the service
in the funeral home.
Virginia (Capper) Gady Kinsel
May
17, 1926 - Jan. 23, 2012
Virginia (Capper) Gady KINSEL, 85, 302 W. 11th St., Rochester, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Monday at
her residence.
She was born on May 17, 1926, in
Chicago, Ill, the daughter of John S. and Romaine (Tiffany) Capper Jr. On Sept.
24, 1944, in Star City, she married Elmer C. Gady. He preceded her in death on
May 9, 1973. On April 4, 1998, in Rochester, she married Don M. Kinsel, and he
survives.
Mrs. Gady Kinsel had been a School
Librarian Media Specialist in the Peru Community Schools and a school teacher
at Riddle Elementary School in Rochester. She also was the first children's
librarian at the Fulton County Public Library, where she enjoyed storytelling
and puppetry with the children.
She had been a member of the Rochester
Rotary Club, where she was past president and instrumental in organizing the
Community Thanksgiving Dinner, CASA, Fulton County Literacy Coalition, National
Education Association, Fulton County Retired Teacher's Association, and a
member of the Grace United Methodist Church, where she had been a Sunday school
teacher. In her spare time, she enjoyed following sports, especially Indiana
University basketball and Chicago Cubs baseball. She enjoyed making charitable
contributions to various organizations, including the Bashor Childrens Home of
Goshen.
Survivors include her husband, Don M.
Kinsel, of Rochester; daughter, Ann Gady-Keller, of Mount Shasta, Calif.; sons,
Richard Elmer and wife Debra Gady, of Lakewood, Colo., Joe Ernest Gady, of
Argos, and David John and wife Amy Gady, of Cape Cod, Mass.; step-children,
Cindy and husband Duane Border, of Rochester, Mark Kinsel, of Florida, and Al
and wife Cindy Kinsel, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; seven grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren;
brother, Tom Scott and wife Tressa Capper, of Star City; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; brother, Jack Capper; sisters, Betty Ley and Marilyn Heinsen; and one
grandson, Bryson Gady.
Memorial services will be announced at
a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Grace United Methodist Church, Hope Hospice of Fulton County or the Bashor
Childrens Home, P.O. Box 843, Goshen, Ind.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
John Krupa Jr.
John KRUPA Jr., 79, 635 N.
700 East, Rochester, died at 2:04 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Ivanna
Krupa, of Rochester; children, Elizabeth Florian and Richard Krupa; two
brothers, Joseph Krupa and Steven Krupa; and one sister, Rosemary Deno.
Funeral services are at 9:30 a.m.
Friday at Incarnation Church, Palos Heights, Ill., with visitation from 3-9
p.m. Thursday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Oak Lawn, Ill.
Local arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wendell D. Ringle
Wendell D. "Windy" RINGLE, 88, 318 Pontiac, Rochester, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday at home.
Survivors include his wife, Carole, at
home; and three daughters, Rose Archambeault, of Argos, Tina Flynn, of
Rochester, and Sharon Turner, of Argos.
No services will take place.
The Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, has been entrusted with his arrangements.
Myles Robert-Clifford Scott
Myles Robert-Clifford SCOTT was stillborn Friday at St.
Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include parents, Tony and
Julie Scott, of Delong.
Private graveside services were held
Monday.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Bea Eber
Feb.
25, 1913 - Jan. 24, 2012
Former Rochester resident, Olive
Beatrice "Bea" EBER, 98, passed away Tuesday at her daughter's home in
Walton.
Bea was born in Morgan, Minn., on Feb.
25, 1913, to Arthur and Ruey Hanaway Cranmer. When she was 6 years old, Bea's
family moved to the Rochester area in 1919. Growing up, she shared her
childhood with two brothers, Vernon and Kenneth. She was a proud 1931 graduate
of Fulton High School.
In February of 1938, Bea and Guy W.
Anderson were married. Their union spanned just over four decades, when he
passed onto the next life in March of 1968. In July of 1975, Bea married John
D. Eber. Their marriage of over 28 years ended when John preceded in February
of 2004.
Mrs. Eber was a member of Faith
Outreach Center of Rochester but had attended the Logansport Assembly of God
after moving to the Walton area with her daughter and son-in-law in October of
2004. A dedicated employee of the Edmonton Manufacturing Company, Rochester, for
more than 25 years, Bea served as their accounts payable clerk.
With a love for music, Bea was an
accomplished pianist and organist. She enjoyed photography, sewing and reading
books. To keep mentally sharp, Bea looked forward to the challenges of solving
word search puzzles.
Bea is lovingly remembered by her
daughter, Mary Jane Lockhart and husband Erle, of Walton; two granddaughters,
Jennifer Baldwin and husband Terry, and Laura Thomson and husband Bruce, all of
Rochester; two step-daughters, Sarah Gentry and Loretta Hayden; eight
step-grandchildren; one great-grandson, Milan Baldwin; and three
great-granddaughters, Madison Baldwin, Olivia Thomson and Emilee Thomson, all
of Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husbands; two brothers, Vernon Cranmer and Kenneth Cranmer; and two
step-sons, Guy N. Anderson and Phil Eber.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Olive "Bea" Eber will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Rev. Terry Baldwin officiating. Friends
may visit with the family two hours prior to the service in the funeral home.
Interment will follow in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Faith
Outreach Center, Rochester, or the First Assembly of God Church of Logansport.
You may sign Bea's guest book or light a candle honoring her memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wiletta Wilson
Wiletta WILSON, 87, South Bend and formerly of Kewanna, died at
11:20 a.m. Wednesday at the South Bend Hospice House.
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.
Mary Elizabeth Teel
Mary Elizabeth TEEL, 93, 708 W. Main St., Mentone, died at 6:09 p.m.
Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw.
Survivors include three sons, James
Teel, of Winona Lake, Richard Teel, of Mentone, and David Teel, of Claypool.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the
funeral home.
Wendell D. Ringle
March
5, 1923 - Jan. 20, 2012
Mr. Wendell D. "Windy"
RINGLE, 88, of 318 Pontiac, Rochester, passed away at 11:20
p.m. Friday at home.
He was born in Plymouth, on March 5,
1923, the son of Frank E. and Eldora Pet Elkins Ringle. As one of eight
children, Wendell shared his childhood with three brothers and four sisters.
On Oct. 23, 1970, Windy and Carole
Hollar were married in Plymouth. Together they shared life's adventures for
over 41 years. In their earlier years, they annually planted a truck patch
garden, supplying friends and family with fresh vegetables and fruits. The
garden's bounty was also canned for later use.
The weekends took Wendell and Carole
to many garage sales, hunting for the bargain of the day. As avid antiquers,
they had visited nearly every antique story in a 30-mile radius. Eating out at
various locales was also an activity they enjoyed together.
Windy loved going to car shows. Two of
his most treasured cars were his 1936 Chevy and his 1954 Studebaker. He once
was recognized with his Studebaker with the first prize in the antique car
competition at the Argos 4th-a-bration several years ago. Windy cherished Gigi,
his faithful French Poodle.
Windy will be lovingly remembered by
his wife, Carole, at home; three daughters, Rose Archambeault and husband John,
of Argos, Tina Flynn, of Rochester, and Sharon Turner, of Argos;
daughter-in-law, Jeanne Ringle, of Plymouth; extended family members, Elmer
Stiles and wife Alice, of Plymouth, Don Stiles and wife Diane, of Plymouth,
Rich Stiles and wife Hotsako, of Plymouth, Betty Sarna, of Plymouth, and Wanda
Bassett, of Meridan, Conn.; numerous grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren; and canine companion, Gigi, a black French Poodle.
Wendell was preceded in death by his
parents; a son, Dennis D. Ringle; a daughter, Donna Treber; three brothers,
Marvin "Mike" Ringle, Francis Ringle, and Ray Ringle; and four
sisters, Dorothy Lee, Gene Andrews, Louise Casper and Phyllis Lyons.
Wendell's family is honoring his
wishes of no services.
The Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, has been entrusted with his arrangements. Online messages of
sympathy or lighting a candle to honor Wendell's memory may be sent by visiting
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Pauline Marie Youmans
Pauline Marie YOUMANS, 90, Peru, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Blair
Ridge Health Campus, Peru.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday
at the Mexico Church of the Brethren, Mexico, with visitation from 1-5 p.m. on
Sunday at the church.
Arrangements by McClain Funeral Home,
Denver.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Wiletta Wilson
Jan.
22, 1925 - Jan. 25, 2012
Wiletta WILSON, 87, of Rochester and formerly of Kewanna, passed
away at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday at the Center for Hospice Care South Bend.
Born on Jan. 22, 1925, in Leiters
Ford, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Clara (Bitterling) Guise. On
Feb. 21, 1943, she married Hugh D. Wilson, and he preceded her in death on Oct.
8, 2004.
Wiletta was a homemaker. She was a
member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Luther Ann's. She was a senior
volunteer person, and she had also volunteered at the ministerial food pantry
of Fulton County. Wiletta enjoyed gardening and flowers.
Survivors include her children, Thomas
M. Wilson and wife Linda, of Granger, and Ann M. Michael and husband Robin, of
Avon; sisters, Beulah Milliser, of Rochester, and Betty Strong, of Richland
Center; and grandchildren, Shaun Wilson, of Anderson, Mark Wilson, of Granger,
and Scott Wilson, of Granger.
She was also preceded in death by
brothers, Curtis Guise and Milo Guise; and sister, Joanne Tuley.
Service is at 11 a.m. Monday at St.
John Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Pastor Jim Wasmuth officiating.
Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral
Homes, Kewanna Chapel, and also one hour prior to the service on Monday at the
church. Burial will be at Bruce Lake Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. John Lutheran Chapel, Hope Hospice or Center for Hospice Care South Bend.
Online condolences and personal remembrances may be sent to the Wilson family
at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Frank J. Apt
Dec.
31, 1924 - Jan. 26, 2012
Frank J. APT, age 87, Logansport, passed away at 7:48 p.m.
Thursday in Hickory Creek of Rochester.
Born Dec. 31, 1924, in Peru, he was
the son of Frank and Roxie Forrey Apt. On Nov. 24, 1946, in Peru, he was
married to Mildred Robinson, who preceded him in death Dec. 23, 2007.
Frank was the retired corporate
treasurer for Logansport Machine Company. He was a member of Calvary
Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are a son and
daughter-in-law, Dave and Judie Apt, of Rochester; a daughter and son-in-law,
Beth and Daniel Gilligan, of Fairfax, Va.; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held. Burial
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice, P.O. Box 621, Rochester, IN 46975.
Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, is
in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at
www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Marlene D. Hoglund
HOGLUND, Marlene D. (nee Fetz), of Davisburg, died Jan. 27,
2012, at 46 years of age after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearest wife of
Chris for six years; loving mother of Adel; beloved daughter of Alfred and
Heidi Fetz; sister of Marvin (Cheryl) Fetz, Ronald (Lauri) Fetz, and David
(Michelle) Fetz; in-laws, James and Elaine Hoglund, of Rochester, Ind.
Marlene graduated from Chippewa Valley
High School, Utica, Mich., and Davenport University in 2002. She was working
for International Automotive Components, Southfield, Mich. Most important,
Marlene loved being a wife and mommy. She enjoyed quilting, and everyone will
miss her cakes and cheesecakes.
A memorial service is at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Coats Funeral Home-Clarkston, 8909 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, Mich.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to Springfield Twp. Library. To send a private condolence, go to
www.CoatsFuneralHome.com/Obituaries.
Fred R. McGlothin
Aug.
6, 1926-Jan. 27, 2012
Fred R. McGLOTHIN, 85, 1779 S. Sweetgum Road, Rochester, passed away at
9:20 p.m. Friday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
Born Aug. 6, 1926, in Clear Creek,
Va., he was the son of Fred L. and Ada Belle (Huff) McGlothin. On Feb. 14, 1948, in Rochester he married
Rosemary (Holloway) McGlothin. She
passed away April 30, 2002.
He was a Journeyman Electrician,
retiring from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local
153. Fred was a U.S Army veteran,
serving during World War II. While in
the Army, he served in the Philippines and Japan and received several medals
including Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Occupation Medal of Japan, Good
Conduct Medal and World War II Victor Medal.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343, the LeRoy
Shelton American Legion Post 36 and the Eagles Aerie 825, all of
Rochester. Fred was an avid IU
basketball and Cubs baseball fan. During
his earlier years, he enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and tending to his
garden. Fred was also known for his wine
making skills.
Survivors include four daughters,
Carol and husband Mike Bright, Connie S. Mitchell, Diana and husband Bob
McGriff, and Brenda and husband Donn Kale, all of Rochester; two sons, Fred A. McGlothin
and Jim and wife Kim McGlothin, both of Rochester; one sister, Ella and husband
John Richards, of Crescent City, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and 27
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son,
John Ray McGlothin; one daughter-in-law, Pam Lowe; two brothers, John C. and
Woody; and five sisters, Bertie, Pearl, Elsie, Ellis and Joy.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Chris Beall officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Cemetery,
southwest of Rochester. Visitation is
from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County, P.O. Box 621, Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences may be sent to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Margaret M. Smith
Margaret Merle Wilson SMITH, 93, died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters,
Elaine Snyder, of Fort Wayne, and Jane Shriver, of Rochester; and one son,
Steve Smith, of Sedgwick, Kan.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and
an hour prior to the services Wednesday in the funeral home.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Virginia Gady Kinsel
A service for Virginia Gady KINSEL, 85, Rochester, who died Jan. 23, 2012, will be held
at 2 p.m. March 25 at Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Fred R. McGlothin
Aug.
6, 1926-Jan. 27, 2012
Fred R. McGLOTHIN, 85, 1779 S. Sweetgum Road, Rochester, passed away at
9:20 p.m. Friday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
Born Aug. 6, 1926, in Clear Creek,
Va., he was the son of Fred L. and Ada Belle (Huff) McGlothin. On Feb. 14, 1948, in Rochester he married
Rosemary (Holloway) McGlothin. She
passed away April 30, 2002.
He was a Journeyman Electrician,
retiring from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 153. Fred was a U.S Army veteran, serving during
World War II. While in the Army, he
served in the Philippines and Japan and received several medals including
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Occupation Medal of Japan, Good Conduct Medal
and World War II Victor Medal. He was a
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343, the LeRoy Shelton American
Legion Post 36 and the Eagles Aerie 825, all of Rochester. Fred was an avid IU basketball and Cubs
baseball fan. During his earlier years,
he enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and tending to his garden. Fred was also known for his wine making
skills.
Survivors include four daughters,
Carol and husband Mike Bright, Connie S. Mitchell, Diana and husband Bob
McGriff, and Brenda and husband Donn Kale, all of Rochester; two sons, Fred A.
McGlothin and Jim and wife Kim McGlothin, both of Rochester; one sister, Ella
and husband John Richards, of Crescent City, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and 27
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son,
John Ray McGlothin; one daughter-in-law, Pam Lowe; two brothers, John C. and
Woody; and five sisters, Bertie, Pearl, Elsie, Ellis and Joy.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Chris Beall officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Cemetery,
southwest of Rochester, where graveside military rites will be conducted by the
VFW Post 1343 and the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post 36, of Rochester. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at Hartzler
Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County, P.O. Box 621, Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Tom E. Ness
April
4, 1944 - Jan. 29, 2012
Tom E. NESS, 67, 1501 Monroe St., Rochester, passed away at 10:45
p.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born on April 4, 1944, in
Fulton County, the son of Roy Earl and Lillian E. (Button) Ness. On Sept. 11,
1982, in Rochester, he married Carolyn A. (Byrd) Scott, and she survives.
Mr. Ness had worked at Torx
Industries, Rochester, and for the Tippecanoe Valley School system at Akron
Elementary School, Akron. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Moose Lodge, VFW
and American Legion. In his spare time, he worked on his rental properties,
enjoyed coin collecting, collecting records, enjoyed music, was an avid reader
and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn A.
Ness, of Rochester; children, Victoria and husband Phil Bailey, of Culver,
Jacquelyn Horn, of Rochester, Bruce and wife Mary Scott, of Rochester, and Jack
Ness Floyd and companion Jennifer Doolen, of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Anthony
Coplen, of Rochester, Kyle Coplen, of Houston, Texas, David Scott, of
Rochester, Matthew Bailey and Kevin Bailey, both of Culver, Amy Coplen, of
Auburn, and Carla Scott, of Kokomo; great-grandchildren, Trevor Coplen, of
Rochester, Nikolai Conrad, of Kokomo, and Jackson Floyd, of Mishawaka; sisters,
Lorraine and husband Merle Gray, of Camden, Betty Lou and husband James Smith,
of Tulsa, Okla., and Wilma Jean Harvey, of Rochester; brother, Leonard Dale and
wife Virginia Ness, of Long Beach, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; son, Jamie Ness; brothers, Vernal Roy Ness, Chester LeRoy Ness and
Sherril Lee Ness; and sister, Irma Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted at
1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rod
Ruberg officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. till funeral time on
Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Rochester.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Margaret Merle Wilson Smith
Oct.
24, 1918 - Jan. 28, 2012
Margaret Merle Wilson SMITH, 93, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at the
home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Steve Shriver of Rochester, on
Saturday morning.
Margaret was born on Oct. 24, 1918, in
Kewanna, to John L. "Bummer" and Amy E. Wiley Wilson. Growing up, she
shared her childhood on the farm with her sister Darlene. In 1936, with great
pride, she graduated from Kewanna High School.
On March 10, 1939, Margaret and
Herbert Dale Smith were married in the Kewanna United Methodist Church. Their
marriage of over 47 years produced five children, Elaine, Jane, Steve, Bill and
Richard. Richard passed to the next life at age 5 from complications of
pneumonia. Bill preceded her on March 26, 2004, at age 57. The family tree
flourished over the years with the addition of seven grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren.
An accomplished handiwork artist,
Margaret persevered with diligence completing a variety of projects, creating
layers of warmth for family and special friends. There were mittens, sock hats,
scarves, slippers and afghans, all of these were knitted or crocheted with
love. Also among her creations was dish clothes and seasonal decorations for
the holidays. She established a family tradition of creating custom clothing
for her infant grandchildren and the great-grandchildren. Each was given a
special baby blanket, too. Doting on the grands and great-grands was the
specialty of the matriarch who oversaw four generations.
An avid sports enthusiast, Margaret
read "Sports Illustrated" until the more recent years. Football was
her forte. She watched Notre Dame, Purdue and Drew Brees, and then there were
the Vikings from Tippecanoe Valley. The autumn Friday nights were set aside to
relax, as she listened to WRSW with Rita Price Simpson for the play by play and
an occasional greeting from the broadcast booth. It was time for Viking
Football, coached by her grandson, Jeff Shriver.
A member of the Grace United Methodist
Church, Margaret also sang in the Chancel Choir during her earlier years. She
was a member of the Mackinac Club, Pinochle Club and a Fulton County 4-H
Leader. As a seasoned traveler, Margaret's favorite destinations were to
Colorado to visit with her son Steve and the Blue Ridge Mountains. She loved
reading novels and books on history and had amassed many in her personal
library. To relax, she listened to all types of music. Her favorite song was,
"When the Saints Go Marching In."
Margaret was passionate about life on
the farm. She lived all of her adult life until her passing on the same land
parcel. Watching the traffic on Indiana 25 and observing the action on the farm
kept her intrigued. There was always something to see, whether it was the
progress of the crops or the life cycle of the livestock, Margaret was on the
cutting edge and in the know.
Margaret is lovingly remembered by two
daughters, Elaine Snyder, of Fort Wayne, and Jane Shriver and husband Steve, of
Rochester; a son, Steve Smith and wife Lisa Sedgwick, of Kansas; seven
grandchildren, Jeff and Janie Shriver, of Rochester, Sue and Eric Sponable, of
Fort Wayne, Tina and Rob Ford, of Alexandria, Richard Snyder, of Charlotte,
N.C., Jason Smith, of Springfield, Ill., Beth and Adam Smith, of Kewanna, and
Sara Smith, of Illinois; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous granddogs.
Preceding her in death are her
parents; husband Herb, on May 31, 1986; sons, Richard Dale Smith and William D.
Smith; an infant granddaughter, Victoria Lee Snyder; an infant great-grandson,
Stephen Doyne Shriver; and a sister, Darlene Long and husband Kenny.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Margaret M. Smith will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Rev. Maurice Grindle officiating. Friends
may visit with her family from 4-7 p.m. today and an hour prior to her services
Wednesday at the funeral home. She will be laid to eternal rest next to her
beloved husband, Herb, in Rochester's IOOF Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be made to the
Grace United Methodist Church or Hope Hospice. Envelopes are available at the
funeral home. You may sign Margaret's guest book or light a candle to honor her
memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Julie Diane Emery Bailey
Aug.
23, 1960 - Jan. 31, 2012
Julie Diane Emery BAILEY, 51, Macy, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at
Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born Aug. 23, 1960, in Rochester, she
was the daughter of Doyne F. Emery and Luella King. She was a clerk for U.P.S.
at Bourbon. She formerly owned and operated Bailey Embroidery in Warsaw.
A 1978 graduate of Caston High School,
she also attended Purdue University, where she was a member of the Purdue
Musical Organizations University Choir. She was an active member of the Fulton
Baptist Temple. Julie enjoyed singing in the church choir, for weddings and
special occasions, and spending time with her family, especially supporting her
nieces and nephews in their sporting and 4-H events.
Survivors include her father, Doyne
Emery, of Macy; brother, David Emery and wife Donna, of Macy; brother, Douglas
Emery and wife Patricia, of Lafayette; sister, Fleetie Jane Shriver and husband
Jeff, of Rochester; niece, Tara Sarver and husband Bob, of Holland, Mich.; niece,
Tristan Kirby and husband Travis, of Lafayette; niece, Morgan Munson and
husband Kyle, of Rushville; nephew, Kyle Emery and fiance Rachel, of Twelve
Mile; niece, Stephanie Shriver, of Rochester; nephew, Benjamin Shriver, of
Rochester; niece, Shayleigh Shriver, of Rochester; great-nephew, Jackson
Sarver, of Holland, Mich.; uncle, Lyman King and wife Helen, of Rochester;
aunt, Maxine Scutt, of Coldwater, Mich.; and aunt, Judy Emery, of Byron Center,
Mich.
She was preceded in death by her
mother, Luella Emery; and one nephew, Stephen Doyne Shriver.
Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at
the Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton, with Pastor Bruce Russell officiating.
Burial will take place in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Visitation
is from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the church and one hour prior to services at the
church on Saturday.
Memorial donations may be made to the
Fulton Baptist Temple or Hope Hospice.
The Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport,
is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the guest book and send online
condolences to www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Howard
Nancy HOWARD, Macy, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Nancy Howard
Nancy HOWARD, 75, 15501 N. 400 West, Macy, died at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Survivors include her husband, Carl;
two daughters, Debra Hull, of Boise, Idaho, and Teresa Friedman, of Jasper; two
sons, Ed Reed, of Macy, and Michael Reed, of Rochester; and two sisters, Esther
Kline, of Nokomis, Ill., and Marilyn Williams, of Logansport.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday in the funeral home.
Mary Elizabeth Hunt
Aug.
16, 1927 - Jan. 31, 2012
Mary Elizabeth HUNT, 84, of Peru, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday in
Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Peru.
Born Aug. 16, 1927, in Kokomo, she was
the daughter of the late Daniel Copeland and Esther (Surrige) Copeland. On June
18, 1949, in Fort Wayne, she married Vernon Samuel Hunt, and he survives. She
was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon
Samuel Hunt, of Peru; one son, Dallas Matthew (Katie) Hunt, of Rochester; one
son-in-law, Curtis Elburn, of Peru; two sisters-in-law, Mary Copeland, of Fort
Wayne, and Eunice Cowin, of Kokomo; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; two daughters, Kathy Elburn and Karen Hunt; four brothers; and one
sister.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in
Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel, 725 S. Main St., Kokomo. Pastor Randy
Blankeship will officiate. Burial will follow in Crown Point Cemetery. The
family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel is
handling arrangements.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Nancy Howard
Sept.
28, 1936 - Jan. 31, 2012
Mrs. Nancy HOWARD, 75, of 15501 N. 400 West, Macy, passed away at 3:45
p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Nancy was born in Litchfield, Ill., on
Sept. 28, 1936, to Ralph and Mary Henson Keele. Growing up west of Rochester in
Richland Township as one of seven children, she shared her childhood with two
sisters, Esther and Marilyn, and four brothers, Warren, Don, Chuck and Leroy.
In 1954, with great pride, she graduated with her class from Richland Center
High School.
On Aug. 3, 1973, Nancy married Carl
Howard in Cave City, Ill. Together they shared nearly 39 years of life's
adventures. They enjoyed eating out, usually at Tweedle-Dee's, on Friday
nights. Applebee's and Golden Corral rated high on their list, too. They made
beef jerky, searched for treasures at yard sales, loved the 30 percent coupons
at Kohl's, and went to the boat to play Lucky 7's. In the earlier years, Carl
and Nancy put out a truck patch garden large enough to share the bountiful harvest
with family, special friends and a maybe a dear or two that ventured by to
sample the produce. The harvest brought forth opportunities to can and the
family enjoyed Nancy's specialties, vegetable soup, salsa and pickles.
To relax, Nancy listened to the music
of Brad Paisley, Kenney Chesney and Alabama. As a computer buff, she played
yahtzee, rummy and solitaire. Nancy kept abreast of all the news of all of her
friends with Facebook. As the matriarch overseeing four generations, she adored
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved the good times they shared
making wonderful memories.
Nancy is lovingly remembered by her
husband, Carl; two daughters, Debra Hull and husband Marvin, of Boise, Idaho,
and their children, Heidi Howard and Rachel Hull; and Teresa Friedman, of
Jasper; six sons, Ed Reed, of Macy, and his daughter, Amber Lynette Reed;
Michael Reed and companion Joan Redding, of Rochester, and their children,
Trisha Lewis, Lindsay Adams, Cassie Reed and Kylie Redding; Ricky Howard and wife
Rebecca, of Rochester; Timothy Howard and wife Betty, of Tippecanoe; David
Michael Howard, of Rochester; and Todd Allen Howard and wife Debbie, of
Rochester; 29 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Esther L. Lipe, of Nokomis,
Ill., and Marilyn Williams, of Logansport.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; a daughter-in-law, Marlee Reed; and four brothers, Warren, Don, Chuck
and Leroy Keele.
A celebration of the life of Nancy
Howard will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W.
18th St., Rochester, with Pastor David Welsh officiating. Friends may visit
with the family from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday in the funeral home. Interment
will be in the Athens-Hoover Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Macy
Christian Church or the donors' choice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared
with Nancy's family by signing the guest book or lighting a candle to honor her
memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Ernest R. Paullus
Ernest R. PAULLUS, 93, 1 Woodspoint Circle, North Manchester, died at
12:02 a.m. Thursday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
No
Obituaries
Monday, February 6, 2012
Chase A. Bonnell
Chase A. BONNELL, 27, Winamac, died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his father, Brad J.
Bonnell, of Winamac; his mother, Michele Willing, of Winamac; and brother Evan
Bonnell, of Winamac.
Services will be private
The Harrison Metzger & Rans
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne Miller
Sept.
10, 1926-Feb. 5, 2012
Wayne "Hip" MILLER, 85, 1683 E. 600 South, Rochester, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Sunday at
the Hospice House, Elkhart.
He was born on Sept. 10, 1926, in
Fulton County, the son of Kenneth and Edna (Koffel) Miller. Mr. Miller served
with the U.S. Navy during World War II. On June 18, 1946, in Fulton, he married
Esther Goodner, and she survives.
Mr. Miller had been a lifelong farmer
and a member of the First Baptist Church, Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Esther
Miller, of Rochester; son, Kenny and wife Barb Miller, of Rochester; daughter,
Penny and husband Larry Duncan, of Rochester; grandchildren, Cindy and husband
Tony Trent, of Fulton, Lori and husband Jeremy Remley, of South Bend, Chris
Duncan, of Indianapolis, Matt and wife Beth Duncan, of Fishers, and Jennifer
Duncan, of Columbus, Ohio; great-grandson, Tyler Remley, of South Bend;
brother, Gene and wife Mary Miller, of Fishers; sisters-in-law, Mary Goodner
Norris, of Logansport, and Dorothy Burton, of Peoria, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. Mark
Spencer officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior
to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery,
Fulton, where military graveside services will be conducted by the Rochester
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the First Baptist Church, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Etta F. Riggle
Etta F. RIGGLE, 70, 2722 Manitou Park Drive, Rochester, died at 9:54
a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include her husband, Terry
L. Riggle, of Rochester; children, Waneta Guilfoos, of Elkhart, Junell
Stutzman, of Nappanee, Kristina Yoder, of Nappanee, Dawn Kincaid, of
Walterboro, S.C., Taralee Mollencupp, of Rochester, and Deanna Wicker, of
Rochester; brothers, Lloyd Hershberger, of Milford, and Gary Hershberger, of
Bremen; and sister, Jane A. Miller, of Bremen.
Graveside services are at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Oliver Ingram
June
3, 1937 - Feb. 3, 2012
Oliver "OJ" INGRAM, 74, Indianapolis, passed away Friday in Indianapolis.
He was born on June 3, 1937. He
married Marsha Arnold. He was employed by the railroad Penn Station and Central
Station and was an engineer for Louisville Indiana RR.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha
Arnold; children, Debbie, John, Denise and Mike; stepson, Randy; sister, Shirley
Bussart; grandchildren, Christy, Jeff, Shannon and Zach; step-grandchildren,
Andrew, Katie and Ashley; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers,
Woody, Donny, Bill and Richard.
Arrangements are private and entrusted
to Flanner and Buchanan-Memorial Park, Indianapolis.
Memorial gifts may be made to the
donors' favorite charity.
Larry R. Rans
May
23, 1935 - Feb. 6, 2012
Larry R. RANS, 76, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Monday at
his residence surrounded by his family.
Born May 23, 1935, in Kewanna, he was
the son of the late Delbert Roy and Ethel Faye (Rouch) Rans. On Sept. 25, 1953,
he married Elaine E. Larkin, and she survives.
He was a 1953 Kewanna High School
graduate, where he started on the basketball team for four years. Larry was a
retired dairy farmer. He also retired after 15 years at Walmart in Rochester.
He was a former Aubbeenaubbee Township
4-H leader for 10 years. Larry was an avid IU fan and Bob Knight fan. He was a
former member of International Harvesters Collectors Club. Larry also enjoyed
spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine E.
Rans, of Kewanna; sons, Robert L. Rans (Donna Dugan), of Culver, and Larry
David Rans (Barbara), of Culver; daughters, Susan E. Crawford (Kent Bonnell),
of Winamac, and Diana F. Sollars (Tom Moore), of Monticello; brother, Joe Rans
(Joan), of Akron; sister, Virginia Agnew, of Kewanna; grandchildren, Kyle Rans
(Stacy), of Royal Center, Julie Robertson (Jimmy Vicsik), of Elkhart, Joshua
Sollars, of Flora, Benjamin Rans (Erin), of Elkhart, Cody Rans (Kati), of
Mishawaka, and Carol Prophet (Shaun), of Monticello. He is also survived by 11
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by seven
brothers, Billy Richard Rans, Harold Rans, Hubert Rans, Raymond Rans, Delbert
Rans Jr., Paul Rans and Lowell Rans; and four sisters, Helen Worl, Lois Bell,
Ethel Stipp and Lorene Wood.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with
Pastor Bill Collins officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Hope Hospice of Fulton County and/or Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery
Association.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Rans family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Beth Adele (Draper) Ordiway
Beth Adele (Draper) ORDIWAY died Saturday at White Memorial
Hospital, Monticello.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene
Ordiway; two sons, Mike and Randy Ordiway; one sister, Jolinda Kerr; and two
brothers, Don Draper and Wayne Draper.
Memorial services are at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Monticello.
Ernest Paullus
Ernest PAULLUS, 92, North Manchester, died Thursday.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Yarnelle
Paullus; and daughters, Jane Grimes, of Carmel, and Lois Smock, of Zionsville.
A private ceremony will be held today
at Falls Cemetery.
The Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, has
been entrusted with arrangements.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Marilyn D. Alber
Nov.
23, 1945 - Feb. 6, 2012
Marilyn D. ALBER, 66, passed away and into the waiting arms of her
son, Todd, on Monday.
Born Marilyn Diane Lough on Nov. 23,
1945, she grew up on her parents' farm near Rochester, graduated from Richland
Center High School and attended Ball State University. On Oct. 23, 1964,
Marilyn and Phillip Alber married and together built their life and family in
Fort Wayne. Marilyn completed her degree at Indiana University and worked in
insurance and finance for several years. In 1982, she established Alber &
Associates, Inc., a professional resume consultation and composition firm,
committed to serving her clients for 30 years. Marilyn loved her family, her
dogs and her home, was an avid NBA and loyal (obsessed?) Indiana Pacers fan,
enjoyed music, writing, boating and fishing at the lake, bluebird watching in
her backyard, and was extremely proud of her granddaughter Kayla's high school
achievements, artistic talent and college path.
Marilyn is survived by a close, caring
family, devoted husband of 47 years, Phillip Stephen Alber; cherished daughter,
Amy Diane Alber; precious granddaughter, Kayla Marie Diane Alber, all of Fort
Wayne; mother, Orpha H. Lough, of Rochester; sisters, Betty Myers, of Lake
Havasu City, Ariz., and Pat (Bill) Rogers, of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister-in-law,
Ann Lough, of Culver; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family,
in-laws, and Diana Patterson, her close friend and business associate for the
past 27 years.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her
son, Todd Stephen Alber, on Aug. 9, 2011; father, Greshem F. Lough; and
brother, Greshem Monte Lough.
Service is 2 p.m. Saturday at D.O.
McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne,
with calling one hour prior, Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Calling is Friday
from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, preferred
memorials are to the local SPCA or National Kidney Foundation. To sign the
online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
Vern B. McKee
Vern B. McKEE, 79, Culver, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Miriam
McKee, of Culver; and three daughters, Cindy Riester, of Plymouth, Denise Bohm,
of Mountain View, Mo., and Jana McKee, of Plymouth.
Services are at 7 p.m. Friday at the
Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with visitation from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Joyce R. Keyes
Joyce R. KEYES, 84, Mexico, died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday at Howard
Regional Health System, Kokomo.
Survivors include her daughter,
Jennifer L. Keyes, of Mexico; and one brother, Ed Lesley, of Mexico.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with visitation from 2-7 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Oliver Jay “OJ” Ingram
June
3, 1937-February 3, 2012
Oliver Jay "OJ" INGRAM, 74, of Indianapolis, formerly of Kewanna and Winamac, passed away
peacefully Feb. 3, 2012, at his residence.
Born June 3, 1937, in Kewanna, he was
the son of the late Charles Lee and Lillian (Nelson) Ingram.
OJ had worked on the railroad his
entire life. He formerly worked for Penn Central Railroad as a brakeman,
firearm and engineer. He also formerly worked for Indiana High Rail as an
engineer.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha
Arnold, of Indianapolis; children, Debora Girton (Tim), of Winamac, John Jay
Ingram (Carrie), of Winamac, Denise Hiatt (Troy), of Star City, and Michael Lee
Ingram (Holly), of South Bend; stepson, Randy Arnold, of Indianapolis; sister,
Shirley Bussert, of Kewanna; and grandchildren, Christina Girton Kviz, Jeffrey
Girton, Zachary Finley and Shannon Finley. He is also survived by four
step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was also preceded in death by four
brothers, Woody Ingram, Dick Ingram, Bill Ingram and Donny Ingram.
Memorial services will be held at 3:30
p.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service on Saturday at the
Kewanna Chapel. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery in Kewanna.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Lung and/or American Diabetes Associations. Online condolences and
personal remembrances may be made to the Ingram family at
www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Thea J. Krugman
Thea J. KRUGMAN, 84, 2202 Poets Drive, Rochester, died at 3:30 a.m.
Friday at her residence.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Eloise Runkle
Jan.
26, 1929 - Feb. 10, 2012
Eloise RUNKLE, 83, a Plymouth resident since 1988, coming from
Rochester, passed away at 1 a.m. on Friday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
The daughter of Rev. Roy R. and
Blanche R. Cochran Alexander, Eloise was born on Jan. 26, 1929, in Hartford
City. She was a 1947 graduate of Roll High School.
On Feb. 21, 1965, in South Bend,
Eloise married Charles Runkle. Charles died on Jan. 2, 1985.
Eloise had owned the Airport Cafe in
Hartford City for five years, had worked at Hart-Schaffner & Marx in
Rochester for 10 years, owned Lakeview Camp Grounds from 1973 to 1988, worked
at Party-Pak in Plymouth, and in recent years she had been a caretaker for the
elderly.
She was a member of the Plymouth
Baptist Church. Eloise also liked to fish, do quilting, collected clowns,
worked crossword puzzles and especially enjoyed spending time with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Eloise is survived by three daughters,
Sandra K. and Don Schultz, Sherry L. and Larry Townsend, and Connie E. Gaby;
one son, Rick A. and Lee Ann Bubp, all of Plymouth; grandchildren, Rev. Brett
Crump, Brian Crump, Kristopher Fear, Kerry Fear, Jason Hill, Sarah Hendrix,
Jessica Bubp and Courtney Gaby; great-grandchildren, Jordan Crump, Emily Crump,
Alivia Crump, Milo Crump, Austin Fear, Garret Fear, Jaden Fear, Tobias Hendrix,
Leilana Hendrix, Anela Hill and Cory Hill; one great-grandchild in July; a
sister, Helen L. and Ronald James, of Upland; and sister-in-law, Ilene
Alexander, of Hartford City.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Chuck; two brothers, Leo Alexander and Leon Alexander; a
sister, Evelyn D. Eaton; a son-in-law, Charles Gaby; two grandsons, Cory Gaby
and Chase Gaby; and a great-granddaughter, Angel Hendrix.
The family will receive friends on
Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan
St., Plymouth, and on Wednesday for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral
services, officiated by Pastor Doug Jividen, at the Plymouth Baptist Church,
11345 9A Road, Plymouth. Burial will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be given to a
charity of the donors' choice. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family
through the website www.johnson-danielson.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Thea Jean Krugman
Nov.
1, 1927 - Feb. 10, 2012
Thea Jean KRUGMAN, 84, 2202 Poets Drive, Rochester, passed away at 3:30
a.m. on Friday at her residence.
Thea was born on Nov. 1, 1927, in
Rochester, the daughter of Theodore and Ethel L. (Milliser) Combs. She married
Gene R. Tippy soon after high school, and together they had two daughters, Jill
and Kimberlie. She married Noble W. Krugman on May 31, 1977, who survives.
Lovingly known by many as Granny, she
was famous for "Granny Thea's Mustard Pickles." She was passionate
about gardening and greatly enjoyed sharing her flowers and produce with friends
and family. Thea was part owner of the Colonial Inn, Rochester, and later,
Miller's Bayside Marina, Rochester.
Survivors include her husband Noble
and faithful canine companion Buddy II, of Rochester; daughters, Jill and
husband Doug Sampsel, of Akron, and Kimberlie Landis, of Rochester;
stepdaughters, Tami Moore, of Syracuse, and Stephanie Krugman, of St. Cloud,
Minn.; a sister-in-law, Shirley Combs, of Warren; 11 grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother,
Ted Combs; stepson, Darrell Krugman; and beloved dog, Buddy I.
Friends and family are invited to
celebrate her life with them on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Alejandra's banquet room,
2077 Main St., Rochester, from 1-5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to United Ministries of Fulton County or Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Arrangements were by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Martha B. Litton
Martha B. "Bernice" LITTON, 93, 117 Jacob Parrett Blvd., Kenton, Ohio, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday
at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Richard Weiland
Richard WEILAND, 79, Rochester, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Harold L. Beecher
Harold L. BEECHER, 84, Logansport, died at 11 p.m. Sunday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Robert L. James
Robert L. JAMES, 79, South Bend, died Sunday.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie;
one daughter, Linda Taylor, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; one son, Robert James Jr., of
Medfield, Mass.; and two sisters, Nedra Wesson, of Goshen, and Mattie Ellen
Cihak, of Culver.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at the
Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka, with visitation from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Martha B. Litton
Martha B. "Bernice" LITTON, 93, Kenton, Ohio, formerly of Argos, died at 11 a.m. Sunday at Hardin
Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharon
Good, of Kenton, Ohio; and two sons, David Shivers, of Argos, and Mike Shivers,
of Findlay, Ohio.
Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at the
Argos United Methodist Church, Argos, with visitation from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on
Friday at the church.
Teddy Eugene McClure
Teddy (Ted) Eugene McCLURE, 71, North Manchester, died Sunday at Millers Merry Manor of Wabash.
Survivors include his three children,
Mike McClure, Christy Arroyo and Craig McClure; and three siblings, Tom
McClure, Steve McClure and Patti Flora, all of North Manchester.
There will be a memorial service
forthcoming in North Manchester.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Richard John Weiland
Richard "Dick" John WEILAND, 79, formerly of Plymouth, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
Services will be at 1 p.m. March 3, at
the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Harold Larkin Beecher
May
2, 1927 - Feb. 12, 2012
Harold Larkin BEECHER, 84, Logansport and formerly of Twelve Mile and
Rochester, passed away at 11 p.m. on Sunday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born May 2, 1927, in Cass County, he
was the son of the late Clinton E. and Grace Condon Beecher. On July 9, 1940,
in Perrysburg, he was married to Norma Jean Knauff, and she preceded him in
death on May 1, 2006.
He was a member of Corinth Brethren
Church near Twelve Mile. He graduated from Twelve Mile High School in 1945. He
was a longtime dairy farmer in Fulton County and was best known as the breeder
of Beecher Arlinda Ellen, who was the world milk production champion in 1975
and held that record for the next 19 years. He was a longtime active member of
the Indiana State Holstein Association.
Survivors include eight children,
Stanley Beecher and his wife Barb, of Fort Wayne, Steven Beecher and his wife
Libby, of Brattleboro, Vt., Susan Beecher, of Indianapolis, Sherry Brunden and
her husband Kurt, of Media, Penn., Scott Beecher and his wife Lisa, of Howe,
Shirley Ott and her husband Eric, of Logansport, Paul Beecher and his wife
Joyce, of Craigville, and Patricia Webb and her husband Warren, of Valparaiso;
eight grandchildren, Casey and Tori Ott, Terry and Jon Boggs, Larkin Webb, Nils
Brunden, and Keegan and Ridley Beecher; one great-granddaughter, Adelyn Grace
Ott; five step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday at Corinth Brethren Church, with Pastor Ben Pippen officiating.
Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on
Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Corinth Brethren Church, American Heart Association or Salvation Army. The
online guest book can be signed at www.mcclainfh.com.
Richard Harts
Richard HARTS, 92, 1316 Jackson Blvd., Rochester, died at 8 a.m.
Tuesday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn,
at home; one daughter, Ellen Scott, of Rochester; one son, Larry Harts, of
Bunker Hill; one sister, Mildred Younce, of Rochester; and one brother, Donald
Harts, of Amboy.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday
and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Jack D. Burke
Dec.
16, 1934 - Feb. 14, 2012
Jack D. BURKE, 77, 6966 S. 1000 West, Mentone, he had spent the
winters in La Belle, Fla., for many years, passed away at 9:02 p.m. Tuesday at
Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre of Wabash.
Born Dec. 16, 1934, in Paintsville,
Ky., he was the son of Den and Ella (Travis) Burke. On Jan. 11, 1957, in Silver
Lake, he married Juda R. (Bowser) Burke.
He retired from General Tire in Wabash
after 42 years there. Jack was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a Life Member
of the Goldwing Road Riders Association and a Life Member of the GMC Motorhome
Association Great Lakes Charter. He attended Akron School most of his school
years but graduated from Prestonsburg High School after moving back to
Kentucky.
Survivors include his wife, Juda R.
Burke, of Mentone; daughter, Kathy Long, of Wabash; two sons, Steve Burke, of
Mentone, and Stacy and wife Panessia Burke, of Warsaw; one sister, Ann Gunnel,
of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services are at 4 p.m. Saturday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Danny Honeycutt officiating. Burial
will take place in the Bremen Cemetery at a later date, where graveside
military rites will be conducted. Visitation is from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Family Hospice, 265 W. Water St., Berne, IN 46711. Online condolences may be
sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Richard Harts
Sept.
20, 1919 - Feb. 14, 2012
Mr. Richard HARTS, 92, of 1316 Jackson Blvd., Rochester, was surrounded
by his loving family when he passed away at 8 a.m. Tuesday at his home. On this
day he moved to his eternal Heavenly home, ironically the same day 120 years
ago his dad was born, Feb. 14, 1892.
Born in Miami County on Sept. 20,
1919, Richard was the son of Roy and Opal Strebin Harts. As one of four
children, he shared his childhood growing up on the farm with a sister,
Mildred, and two brothers, Donald and John. During this time he developed a
strong work ethic, a passion for animals, and love and appreciation for
agriculture - his lifelong occupation. In May of 1937, Richard graduated from
Clay Township High School, where he played basketball during his high school
years.
During his youth, Richard enjoyed
cruising around on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His courtship with a
beautiful girl named Marilyn and enjoying many cycle rides with her led them to
be lifelong partners of over 71 and a half years. On Sept. 15, 1940, Richard
married the love of his life and best friend, Marilyn Jenkins, in the
McGrawsville Methodist Church. Their union produced two children, Ellen and
Larry. Over the years the family tree flourished with the addition of seven
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Without doubt, the only thing that
eclipsed the planting season was the bountiful harvest, as Richard enjoyed
turning the fresh soil while planting corn, beans and wheat on their 100-acre
farm. The family milked a fine herd of Holsteins, raised cross bred pigs, and
had an assortment of ducks, sheep, billy goats and Arabian horses. Ellen's
pony, Champ, was a coveted pet. Richard also treasured the company of his Rat
Terriers, Tuffy and Tippy.
During his 70 years of farming,
Richard experienced an evolution of change. The purchase of his John Deere B
was memorable, as it had the amenities of lights and a starter; a luxury in the
day. In 1962, the Harts moved to Rochester from the farm in Miami County
although Richard continued to drive back and forth to tend to the farming
operation. In 1990 Richard retired from farming, turning the farm over to his
son Larry. For nearly two decades, Richard served the children of Clay Township
schools as a bus driver, retiring in the early 1960s.
A life member of the Moose and Elk's
lodges, Richard was a proud 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of the
Police. He was a devoted member of the Manicore Lodge of Peru. An avid
outdoorsman, Richard loved to hunt deer and mushroom hunt near the railroad
tracks, on his farm or other undisclosed locations. He and Marilyn enjoyed the
warmth of the sunshine in Florida, as they wintered there for 40 years in
Bradenton's Castle Park.
As an adventurer, Richard and Marilyn
cruised on his shiny black Harley on day trips around northern Indiana. To Las
Vegas they went to enjoy the slots, and his favorite team was the Chicago White
Sox. Paramount in Richard's life was his family. As the proud patriarch of four
generations, he adored Marilyn, cherished Ellen and Larry, and loved the visits
of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, doting on them.
Richard is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Marilyn, at home; one daughter, Ellen Scott and husband Doug, of
Rochester; one son, Larry Harts, of Bunker Hill; seven grandchildren, Stacy and
J.D. Heckathorn, Melissa Music, of Rochester, Kiley White, of Indianapolis,
Roger and Sandy Harts, of Cicero, Robyn Macy, of Converse, and Steven Scott and
Stephanie Rensberger, of Rochester; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred
Younce, of Rochester; and one brother, Donald Harts, of Amboy.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a brother, John Harts; and a grandson, Evan Harts.
A celebration of the life of Richard
Harts will be at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W.
18th St., Rochester, with Mr. Dennis Harts officiating. Friends may visit with
the family from 4-7 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service in the funeral
home. He will be laid to eternal rest on the family plot in the Santa Fe
Cemetery in Miami County's Clay Township.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice
of Fulton County. You may wish to sign Richard's electronic guest book or light
a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Patricia Mettler
Patricia METTLER, 77, 9572 W. 700 South, Claypool, died Wednesday at
her residence.
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
John Robert Savage
John Robert "Bob" SAVAGE, 61, 300 E. Fourth St., Rochester, formerly of Akron, died Tuesday at
his residence.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy
Savage, of Rochester; one brother, Fred Savage, of Warsaw; and one son, John
Ryan Savage, of Richmond.
No services will take place.
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, has been
entrusted to handle arrangements.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Patricia C. Mettler
June
30, 1934 - Feb. 15, 2012
Patricia C. METTLER, 77, 9572 W. 700 South, Claypool, passed away
Wednesday at her residence.
Born June 30, 1934, in Columbia City,
she was the daughter of Earl M. and Catherine M. (Clemmons) Knisely. On Dec.
24, 1955, in Fort Wayne, she was married to James L. Mettler, and he preceded
her in death on March 14, 2000.
Pat was a homemaker. She graduated
from Columbia City High School in 1952. She lived in this area for 40 years,
moving from Fort Wayne. Pat was a member of the Eagles Lodge of Warsaw and the
Women of the Moose of Plymouth. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting,
birds, cats, fishing, and her dog. She also loved to spoil her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter,
Juanita and husband Thomas "Bomber" Wickey, of Grand Rapids, Mich.;
two sons, Jeffery Mettler Sr., of Billings, Mont., and Jeffery and wife Tera
Mettler Jr., of Etna Green; six grandchildren, Amanda and Peter Wickey, and Christopher,
Patrick, Keelie and Joselyn Mettler; one great-grandson, Jaden Mettler; and one
brother, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Knisely, of Warrenton, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, James L. Mettler; and one sister, Sharon.
Services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at
King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Rev. Amber Karkosky-Litten
officiating. Burial will take place in Mentone Cemetery, Mentone. Visitation is
from noon-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. 100 South, Pierceton, IN
46562. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Helen Claire Willis Ho
May
20, 1932 - Feb. 11, 2012
Helen Claire Willis HO died Feb. 11,
2012. She was born to Ida Mae Landon Willis and Paul Willis on May 20, 1932.
She resided in Rochester, Ind., and Holden Beach, N.C.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel
Ho; her daughter, Paula Ho-Keultjes and husband Brian; daughter, Jennifer
Plaster and husband Michael; grandsons, Kyle and Brandon Plaster; and niece,
Kimberly Harding.
Preceding her in death were her
parents; and sister, Betty Harding.
Helen graduated from North Manchester
High School, Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, and received a B.S. from St.
Francis University in Joliet, Ill.
She practiced in the Rochester area
all her life; at Woodlawn Hospital, in Dr. Wayne Knochel's office, and as a
Rochester Community School nurse.
Helen was smart, sassy, strong,
unconditionally delightful, honest, generous, warm, gregarious, laugh until
tears run down your face funny. She was a true socialite and enjoyed cocktail
parties, camping trips, group dining, and had a lifelong desire to share her
special place, Holden Beach, N.C., with those she cared about. She was happiest
with her many friends, and family. Her smile, laugh and optimistic attitude was
rivaled by none. She will be missed.
For more information on Helen, please
visit her website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/helenho.
Mabel B. Wagoner
Mabel B. WAGONER, 93, 1491 Liberty Lane, Rochester, died at 9:40 p.m.
Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Diana
M. Sult, of Rochester; one son, Rev. Roger W. Wagoner, of Hot Springs Village,
Ark.; and one sister, Vernice Rhodes, of Rochester.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from noon-2 p.m. on
Saturday in the funeral home.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Shirley L. Fear
Dec.
20, 1928 - Feb. 17, 2012
Shirley L. FEAR, 83, 3570 W. 100 South, Kewanna, passed away at 7:25
a.m. Friday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
She was born on Dec. 20, 1928, in
Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Verona (Biege) Christoph. On Oct.
26, 1946, in Fort Wayne, she married Charles R. Fear Jr., and he survives.
Mrs. Fear had worked for many years in
the cafeteria for Rochester Community Schools. She also worked with her husband
at Charles Fear and Sons Implement, sold Avon for over 30 years, and had worked
in the Fulton County Clerk's and Treasurer's offices.
She had been a member of the Trinity
United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Fulton County Democrat Women's Club,
Treasurer for the Fulton County Democrat Central Committee, and a former member
of the Reiter Club. She was an avid animal lover, especially dogs, and enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Charles
R. Fear Jr., of Kewanna; children, Ross and wife Bonnie Fear, of Akron, Lynn
Woosley, of Surprise, Ariz., Stephen Fear, of Rochester, and Larry J. Fear, of
Rossville; grandchildren, Kris Fear, of Akron, Kerry Fear, of Akron, Brenda and
husband Tom Ras, of St. Louis, Mo., Beth Good, of Rochester, Nesha and husband
Tracy Skarbek, of Rochester, Rena and husband Cory Markstahler, of North
Manchester, Barak and wife Jenifer Chandler, of Macy, and Lyn and husband Nick
Shoemaker, of Fort Wayne; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marvelene Stacy, of
North Manchester, and Betty and husband Chuck Freestone, of New Carlisle; and
brothers, Lloyd and wife Charlene Christoph, of Chicago, Ill., and Dewey
Christoph, of Madison, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her
granddaughter, Tamera Lynn Hartle; brother, Ted Christoph; and her parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Buck
Padilla officiating. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday and one hour
prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Animal Adoption & Education Center or the American Heart
Association. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Mabel B. Wagoner
Feb.
8, 1919 - Feb. 15, 2012
Mrs. Mabel B. WAGONER, 93, of 1491 Liberty Lane, Rochester, passed away at
9:40 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Mabel was born in Miami County on Feb.
8, 1919, to Wilbur and Pearl Opple Craig. As one of seven children, she shared
her childhood with three sisters, Vernice, Mildred and Esther, and three
brothers, Devon, Raymond and Lloyd. As a youngster, she attended Woodrow School
and later graduated from Rochester High School.
On Dec. 3, 1938, Mabel and Russell W.
Wagoner were married in Fulton. Their union of more than a half-century
produced two children, Diana and Roger. The family tree continued to grow over
the years with the additions of five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren
and four great-great-grandchildren.
Mabel was an avid gardener with both
vegetables and flowers. She shared the produce with family and special friends
and canned the bounty for later use. A person of giving nature, she shared her
beautiful flowers by creating fresh-cut arrangements, once winning first prize
with her arrangement that was aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Mabel was a devoted member of the
First Baptist Church for many years. She also was a member of the Reiter Club
and Garden Club. Many will remember her thoughtful and kind assistance she gave
to those who shopped at Rochester's B&B Men's Store.
Mabel will be lovingly remembered by a
daughter, Diana M. Sult and husband William, of Rochester; a son, Rev. Roger W.
Wagoner and Linda, of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; five grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Vernice
Rhodes, of Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Russell, on Sept. 20, 1991; two sisters, Mildred Wagoner and
Esther Bowen; and three brothers, Devon, Raymond and Lloyd Craig.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Mabel B. Wagoner will be at 2 p.m. today in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200
W. 18th St., Rochester, with Dr. Mark Spencer officiating. Friends may visit
with the family from noon-2 p.m. in the funeral home. She will be laid to
eternal rest next to her beloved husband of 52 years in Rochester's IOOF
Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be sent to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Kathryn ‘Kay’ Weissert
Nov.
7, 1923 - Feb. 16, 2012
Kathryn "Kay" WEISSERT, 88, of Tippecanoe, passed away unexpectedly at 5:11 p.m. on Thursday
at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth.
Kay was born the daughter of Ralph
Reed and Lois Hite Reed on Nov. 7, 1923, in Bourbon Township Marshall County,
and was a resident of the area all of her life. She was a 1941 graduate of
Bourbon High School. She also attended South Bend Business College of Commerce
and worked at St. Joseph Bank and Trust Company of South Bend prior to her
marriage.
Kathryn farmed all her life, along
with her husband and son who operated Weissert Dairy Farm. She was active
keeping books and with daily farming operations. She was a very active person,
belonging to Daughters of the American Revolution, Tippecanoe Home Economics
Club, Marshall County Historical Society Board of Directors, and past member of
the Marshall County Past Presidents Club. She enjoyed genealogy, dairy farming,
cooking and baking for her famous family dinners, flowers and gardening, her
companion her cat, and she was an avid Notre Dame fan. Kay was a member of the
Bourbon First United Methodist Church.
On April 28, 1945, she married Kenneth
LaMar Weissert, who died Jan. 2, 1981.
She is survived by her two daughters,
Cathy and husband Marvin Overmyer, of Rochester, and Pam and husband Tim Beam,
of Maineville, Ohio; a son, Michael and his wife Cathy Weissert, of Tippecanoe;
three grandchildren, Melissa and husband Paul Rosswurm, Amanda and husband
Michael McHugh, and Brian Beam; two step-grandchildren, Rick and wife Teresa
Overmyer, and Mike and wife Deborah Overmyer; four great-grandchildren, Evan,
Renee, Claire and Lucas Rosswurm; and two step-great-great-grandchildren.
Kay was preceded in death by a sister,
Eleanor Scherrer.
The family will receive friends on
Monday from 4-8 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon,
IN 46504. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with
Rev. Stormy Scherer-Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove
Cemetery at Argos.
The family requests memorial
contributions be made to Marshall County Historical Society in her memory.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. Condolences may be
left at www.deatonclemensfh.com.
Miriam L. Weller
Sept.
6, 1925 - Feb. 16, 2012
Miriam L. WELLER, 86, Peru, passed away at 6:37 p.m. Thursday at her
residence.
Born Sept. 6, 1925, in Macy, she was
the daughter of Verl Sowers and Elsie (Knauff) Sowers. On March 11, 1945, she
married Wesley "Dale" Weller, and he preceded her in death on Dec.
13, 2003.
She worked at Peru Community Schools,
Victory School from 1958 until it closed, and Peru Junior High until
retirement. She was a member of the Macy Christian Church from 1925-1966, and
was a current member of the Salem Christian Church since 1967. She was a
teacher and leader. She was a graduate of Macy High School.
Survivors include one daughter, Cindy
Weller Brandt, of Peru; one sister, Mary Shewman, of Peru; and one
sister-in-law, Elaine Gottschalk (Bob), of Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her
husband; a son, Michael Weller; her parents; a son-in-law, David Brandt; a
brother, Orlan Sowers; and a brother-in-law, Rev. Bill Shewman.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor John Rhodes officiating.
Burial will be at the Macy Plainview Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call
at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home in Peru on Monday from 4-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorial contributions be made to either the Salem Christian Church
and/or No Limits Diabetes Foundation.
Monday, February 20, 2012
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Anne Castleman
Elizabeth "Betty" Anne CASTLEMAN, 81, 17068 Oak Road, Argos, died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday at Millers Merry
Manor, Culver.
Survivors include her husband, Rex
Castleman, of Argos; sons, John D. Castleman, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and
Andrew J. Castleman, of Carmel; and two sisters, Ruth Gordon, of Plymouth, and
Lida Belle Norris, of Argos.
Services are at noon Wednesday at the
Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Culver, with visitation from 5-8 p.m.
today at the Argos United Methodist Church, Argos, and 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday
at the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Bessie E. Piotter Thomason
Oct.
22, 1924 - Feb. 18, 2012
Bessie E. Piotter THOMASON, 87, Macy, passed away at 11:25 a.m. on Saturday at her residence.
Born Oct. 22, 1924, in Washington,
Ind., she was the daughter of Oscar T. and Ona Burton Ross. She married Arnold
H. Piotter in Gulfport, Miss., on April 12, 1944; he preceded in death on Aug.
14, 1967. On June 18, 1988, she was married to Billy Ray Thomason, and he
preceded in death on May 13, 1999.
Bessie was the head cook at North
Miami High School for numerous years in addition to her responsibilities on the
family's dairy and grain farm in rural northern Miami County. She helped farm
for over 60 years and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Peru.
Bessie was the proud mother of three
children, Jerald H. "Pete" Piotter and wife Carol A. (Hahn), of Macy,
Sharon L. Dillman and husband Robert E., of Macy, and the late Glen A. Piotter,
who is survived by his wife Helen (Evrard), of Macy. She also leaves behind her
beloved grandchildren, Kimberly J. Eilers and husband Brian, of Crestwood, Ky.,
Philip A. Piotter and wife Lisa, of Macy, Leanna Bishop and husband Rob, of
Macy, Laura Johnson and husband Zach, of Macy, Billy Dillman, of Macy, Arnold
Piotter, of Macy, Bridget Buck and husband Brian, of Macy, and Lisa Guse and
husband Tim, of Peru; her 11 great-grandchildren; and five siblings, Frank
Ross, Mary V. Miller, William I. Ross, Oscar E. Ross and Shirley J. Woosley.
She was preceded in death by one son,
Glen A. Piotter; two grandsons, Jerald H. Piotter Jr., and Robert A. Dillman;
and one sister, Snofa Hanes.
Funeral services are being scheduled
for 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru, with Pastor
Kenneth Greenwald officiating. Burial will follow at Ever-Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home,
Denver.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru, or Hope Hospice, Rochester. The online guest
book can be signed at www.mcclainfh.com.
June VonDerheide
June VonDERHEIDE, 92, 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, died at 4 p.m.
Sunday at Blair Ridge Health Campus of Peru.
Survivors include two sons, Gary
VonDerheide, of Peru, and James VonDerheide, of LaCanada, Calif.
A memorial service will be held at a
later date in St. Louis, Mo.
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester,
has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Herbert G. Baker
Oct.
16, 1925 - Feb. 19, 2012
Herbert G. BAKER, 86, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday
at 9:44 p.m. at home of natural causes.
Herb was born Oct. 16, 1925, at
Plymouth, to Clarence "Frank" Baker and Elma C. Forbin Baker. Herb
was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis and was a resident of Bourbon all of
his life. After he graduated from Bourbon High School in 1943, he was drafted
into the United States Navy, where he served until 1954. Herb retired in 1991
from Jr. Hahn Company as a salesman to RV Manufacturers and also had worked at
Elcar Coach.
Herb was an avid sports fan and loved
the game of golf. He was a member of numerous community organizations that
include The Bourbon American Legion Post No. 424, Bourbon Masonic Lodge, Triton
Kiwanis Club, Bourbon Plan Commission, Marshall County Tourism Board, South
Bend Scottish Rites, and was a past member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge and
Warsaw Elks Lodge. He was a member of the Triton School Board from 1981-1986
and attended the Bourbon First United Methodist Church.
On Aug. 6, 1948, he joined in marriage
to Frances Ellen Morris, who passed away May 12, 1981. He later married Lois L.
Eby on Aug. 9, 1985, who survives along with his three daughters, Candace (Mrs.
Greg) Craft, of Bourbon, Kimberly (Mrs. Kris) Berger, of Bourbon, and Stacy
(Mrs. Mike) Sheetz, of Plymouth. His family also consisted of four
step-children, Debbie (Mrs. Lonnie) Witham, of Warsaw, Dena (Mrs. Larry)
Wattenbarger, of Bourbon, Dava (Mrs. Mark) Barton, of Bourbon, and Dara (Mrs.
Greg) Greenawalt, of Bourbon. Herb loved his grandchildren, Matthew Craft,
Jennifer (Mrs. Joe) Potter, Tyler Berger, Samantha, Jordan and McKenzie Sheetz;
and his step-grandchildren, Lisa Scott, Leslie Witham, Braxton Barton, Erica
Hagg, Alison, Cory and Morgan McClarnon, along with several
step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.
Herb was preceded in death by a
step-grandchild, Dawn Francis.
The family will receive friends on
Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St.,
Bourbon, IN 46504. Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Bourbon
First United Methodist Church, with Revs. Mark Cottrill and Stormy
Scherer-Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at
Bourbon, with military graveside services by the Bourbon American Legion.
The family requests memorial
contributions be made to the Bourbon Police Department in his memory.
The Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is
caring for the arrangements. Condolences may be left at
www.deatonclemensfh.com.
Richard Roy Kumler
Aug.
26, 1943 - Feb. 19, 2012
Richard Roy KUMLER, 68, LaFontaine, passed away at his daughter's home
at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday.
He was born in Kewanna on Aug. 26,
1943, to the late Loren D. and Lois I. (Tomlinson) Kumler. He married Nancy
Jean Walters on Sept. 4, 1966. She passed away in 1995.
Richard graduated from Kewanna High
School in 1961. He attended Purdue University and received a Bachelor of
Science degree in 1968 and a Master's degree in 1969, both in education. He
served our country in the United States Navy Submarine Service from 1961-1965.
He was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church. Richard held many
memberships in the LaFontaine area including LaFontaine Masonic Lodge 295. He
was raised to the degree of Master Mason in 1966 and also served as past Master
and Secretary for 10 years. He was also a member of the LaFontaine Order of the
Eastern Star, Scottish Rite 32nd degree, Van Buren American Legion Post 368,
and the Troyer Memorial Library Board.
He is survived by a son, Robert (Kim)
Kumler, of LaFontaine; a daughter, Andrea (Kip) Benbow, of LaFontaine; a
brother, Robert (Darla) Kumler, of Rochester; and a sister, Patricia Hoover,
also of Rochester.
He is preceded in death by a brother-in-law,
George Hoover, along with his parents and wife.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday at 10 a.m. at LaFontaine United Methodist Church, with Pastors Brad
Garrett and Larry Ray officiating. Masonic services will be held at 7:30 p.m.
today at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel. Calling for friends and
family will be held at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main
St., LaFontaine, IN 46940, today from 2-8 p.m. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery
in LaFontaine.
Preferred memorial may be directed to
the American Cancer Society or the current building fund at LaFontaine United
Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
Helen L. Vandermark
July
19, 1919 - Feb. 18, 2012
Helen L. VANDERMARK, 92, North Manchester, passed away at 11:45 a.m.
Saturday at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
Born July 19, 1919, in North
Manchester, she was the daughter of Chester E. Grossnickle and Lula D.
(Frederick), who both preceded her in death.
She was a secretary for Dr. J. Raymond
Schultz at Standard Life Insurance Company, Indianapolis. She then was a clerk
for the North Manchester Water Department, and from 1971-1988, she was the
manager of the North Manchester BMV License Branch, retiring in 1988.
She married Orville L. Vandermark on
Oct. 13, 1940. He died April 29, 1995. She was a member of the First Brethren
Church, North Manchester. She graduated from Central High School, North
Manchester, in 1936. She then graduated from International Business College,
Fort Wayne. She loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida, where she
liked to shell. She was active in local politics and was a former member of the
Ivy Chapter No. 69 O.E.S., North Manchester.
Survivors include her son, Donald
James (Pamela) Vandermark, of Akron; two daughters, Judith K. (Jerry) Judjahn,
of Glendale, Ariz., and Nancy J. (Neil) Tate, of North Manchester; six
grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and six
step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three
brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m.
Thursday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Indiana 114 West, North Manchester, with
Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday
and one hour prior to the services on Thursday at McKee Mortuary. Burial will
take place in the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development 2900 Rocky Point
Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or the donors' choice. Online condolences may be
emailed to mckeemortuary.com.
Kathryn ‘Kay’ Weissert
Nov.
7, 1923 - Feb. 16, 2012
Kathryn "Kay" WEISSERT, 88, of Tippecanoe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday at 5:11 p.m.
at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth.
Kay was born the daughter of Ralph
Reed and Lois Hite Reed on Nov. 7, 1923, in Bourbon Township Marshall County,
and was a resident of the area all of her life. She was a 1941 graduate of
Bourbon High School. She also attended South Bend Business College of Commerce
and worked at St. Joseph Bank and Trust Company of South Bend prior to her
marriage.
Kathryn farmed all her life, along
with her husband and son who operated Weissert Dairy Farm. She was active
keeping books and with daily farming operations. She was a very active person,
belonging to Daughters of the American Revolution, Tippecanoe Home Economics
Club, Marshall County Historical Society Board of Directors, and past member of
the Marshall County Past Presidents Club. She enjoyed genealogy, dairy farming,
cooking and baking for her famous family dinners, flowers and gardening, her
companion her cat, and she was an avid Notre Dame fan. Kay was a member of the
Bourbon First United Methodist Church.
On April 28, 1945, she married Kenneth
LaMar Weissert, who died Jan. 2, 1981.
She is survived by her two daughters,
Cathy and husband Marvin Overmyer, of Rochester, and Pam and husband Tim Beam,
of Maineville, Ohio; and a son, Michael and his wife Cathy Weissert, of
Tippecanoe; along with three grandchildren, Melissa and husband Paul Rosswurm,
Amanda and husband Michael McHugh, and Brian Beam; two step-grandchildren, Rick
and wife Teresa Overmyer, and Mike and wife Deborah Overmyer; four
great-grandchildren, Evan, Renee, Claire and Lucas Rosswurm; four
step-great-grandchildren, Christine, Jennifer, Jason and Amanda Overmyer; and
two step-great-great-grandchildren.
Kay was preceded in death by a sister,
Eleanor Scherrer.
The family received friends from 4-8
p.m. on Monday at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN
46504. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with Rev.
Stormy Scherer-Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove
Cemetery at Argos.
The family requests memorial
contributions be made to Marshall County Historical Society in her memory.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is caring
for the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.deatonclemensfh.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wallace Eikenberry
Wallace Dean "Wally" EIKENBERRY, 87, formerly of Mexico, Ind., passed away at 3:25 p.m. Monday in Lake
Placid, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at the
Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.
Betty M. Kamp
June
22, 1926 - Feb. 20, 2012
Betty M. KAMP, 85, North Manchester, went to meet her Lord and
Savior on Feb. 20, 2012, at 6:35 p.m. at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia
City.
She was born June 22, 1926, at
Kalamazoo, Mich., to John Clarence and Ethel Vivian (Chamberlain) Mowrer.
She is survived by a son, Danny Kamp;
two daughters, Linda K. (Kamp) Hyden and Cindy D. (Kamp) Campbell, of all North
Manchester; nine grandchildren, Linda Marie (David) McKee, Candi (Kamp)
Brubaker, Kelly M. (O'Hara) Caudill, Jason M. (Betty) O'Hara, James R. (Traci)
Hyden, Kara M. Kamp, John M. Hyden, Ryan M. (Sarah) O'Hara, and Bob D. Kamp.
Also surviving are 16 great-grandchildren.
Betty married Bob L. Kamp on Oct. 21,
1945. He died Dec. 8, 2011. She graduated Laketon High School in 1944 and was a
member of Manchester Bible Church. She attended TOPS for many years, loved
teddy bears and beaded necklaces. She enjoyed Bible study groups, reciting
poetry for church functions, singing with the church choirs, and testifying.
She was an avid prayer warrior for her family. Betty was a homemaker and had
worked in the dining room at Peabody Memorial Home and provided child care for
her grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m.
in Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, Ind.
Friends and family may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401
Indiana 114 West, North Manchester, Ind., and one hour prior to services at the
church on Friday. Betty will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, Ind.
For those who wish to honor the memory
of Betty M. Kamp, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Bible
Church, 11721 N. 300 East, North Manchester, Ind. Condolences may be sent to
the Kamp family at mckeemortuary.com.
June VonDerheide
June
8, 1919 - Feb. 19, 2012
Mrs. June VonDERHEIDE, 92, of 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, passed away at 4
p.m. on Sunday at Blair Ridge Health Campus of Peru.
June was born in Chicago, Ill., on
June 8, 1919, to Albert and Anna Rabe Hentschel. Growing up as one of three
children, she shared her childhood with a brother and sister.
June was the loving wife of Melvin T.
VonDerheide. Together June and Melvin enjoyed many adventures in St. Louis,
where they called home most of their lifetime. Nearly eight years ago they
moved to Rochester to be closer to their family. With great appreciation of
music, they enjoyed going to the dance clubs, the summer concerts of the St.
Louis Philharmonic, and annually had season tickets for the municipal opera
outdoor summer series. June was always a loyal fan of the boys of the summer -
the St. Louis Cardinals.
June is lovingly remembered by two
sons, Gary VonDerheide and wife Pat, of Peru, and James VonDerheide and wife
Lisa, of LaCanada, Calif.; four grandchildren, Tyler VonDerheide and wife
Melissa, of Chicago, Ill., Derek VonDerheide, of Peru, Evan VonDerheide and
wife Katie, of Plano, Texas, and Kendra Fogg and husband Chris, of Westford,
Mass.; and a great-grandson, Matthew Fogg.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband Melvin on Dec. 11, 2005; and a brother.
A memorial service celebrating the
life of Mrs. June VonDerheide will be held at St. Louis. Interment will be in
the Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice
of Fulton County. You may sign the guest book or light a candle to honor June's
memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
The Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wallace Dean ‘Wally’ Eikenberry
Nov.
11, 1924 - Feb. 20, 2012
Wallace Dean "Wally"
EIKENBERRY, 87, formerly of Mexico, Ind., passed away at 3:25
p.m. Monday at his home in Lake Placid, Fla., surrounded by the family he loved
so much.
Wally was born Nov. 11, 1924, in
Mexico, Ind., to Walter Bryan Eikenberry and Madeline Ruse Eikenberry. He
married Anne J. Morris on Oct. 28, 1950, in Peru, and she preceded him in death
on May 27, 1991.
Wally spent most of his life on his
home farm west of Mexico, Ind., on the Miami/Cass County line. In his youth, he
picked blackberries, hazelnuts and butternuts to sell and add substance to the
family. He spent a lot of time as a youngster trapping on the Eel River. Wally
graduated from Jefferson Township High School. In later years, with family, he
fished on Eel River, providing many happy times on Sunday afternoons.
Throughout his lifetime, Wally
assisted many of those who needed an extra hand in life for which a simple
thanks was sufficient. He coached little league in Mexico, participated in
tractor pulls and collected Indian artifacts from the fields he cultivated.
After 40 years of farming and the
death of his first wife, Anne, he retired and sold the home place. He then met
and married the second love of his life, Betty Hillman Adams, and they moved to
Lake Placid, Fla., in 1994, where they both enjoyed the milder weather, with
Wally ever the consummate sports fan.
Wally was a member of the Peru Elks,
Rochester Moose Lodge, Peru Maennerchor and Farm Bureau association.
Wally was preceded in death by his
parents; brother Robert Eikenberry; sisters Eleanor Eikenberry, Barbara
Buckles, Ada Baldwin and Marjorie Kepner.
Survivors include his wife, Betty;
sons, Miles Eikenberry (Shenghong), of Las Vegas, Nev., and Braxton Eikenberry
(companion Gretchen Coplen), of Akron; granddaughter Heather Stoner (Byron), of
Indianapolis; great-granddaughters, Luna and Evie Stoner, of Indianapolis;
stepson, William Adams (Julie), of Terre Haute; stepdaughter, Holly Ridgley
(Darryl), of Valdosta, Ga.; step-great-granddaughter, Lauren Adams; and
step-great-grandsons, Drew, Max and Sam Ridgley.
A service celebrating the life of
Wallace D. Eikenberry will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Eikenberry-Eddy
Funeral Home, 84 W. Main, Peru, with Pastor Tim Powers officiating. Burial will
be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, Ind. Family and friends will gather from 5-8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made through
the funeral home to the Miami County Helping Hands or the Good Shepherd
Hospice, Sebring, Fla. Online condolences may be sent at
www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.
Robert Eugene Holland
Robert Eugene HOLLAND, 65, Macy, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at his
residence.
Survivors include his wife, Carmen
Holmes-Holland, of Macy; three children, Linda Michelle Martin, of Peru,
Kristina Jo McIntyre, of Rochester, and Robert N. "Bobby" Holland, of
Peru; two brothers, Paul Holland, of Denver, and James Holland, of Riverdale,
Mich.; and sisters, Mary Myers, of Kokomo, and Waynetta Douglass, of Walton.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m.
Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with visitation from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Wallace Dean Eikenberry
Nov.
11, 1924 - Feb. 20, 2012
Wallace Dean EIKENBERRY, 87, formerly of Mexico, Ind., passed away at 3:25
p.m. Monday at his home in Lake Placid, Fla., surrounded by the family he loved
so much.
Wally was born Nov. 11, 1924, in
Mexico, Ind., to Walter Bryan Eikenberry and Madeline Ruse Eikenberry. He
married Anne J. Morris on Oct. 28, 1950, in Peru, and she preceded him in death
on May 27, 1991.
Wally spent most of his life on his
home farm west of Mexico, Ind., on the Miami/Cass County line. In his youth, he
picked blackberries, hazelnuts and butternuts to sell and add substance to the
family. He spent a lot of time as a youngster trapping on the Eel River. Wally
graduated from Jefferson Township High School. In later years, with family, he
fished on Eel River, providing many happy times on Sunday afternoons.
Throughout his lifetime, Wally
assisted many of those who needed an extra hand in life for which a simple
thanks was sufficient. He coached little league in Mexico, participated in
tractor pulls and collected Indian artifacts from the fields he cultivated.
After 40 years of farming and the
death of his first wife, Anne, he retired and sold the home place. He then met
and married the second love of his life, Betty Hillman Adams, and they moved to
Lake Placid, Fla., in 1994, where they both enjoyed the milder weather with
Wally ever the consummate sports fan.
Wally was a member of the Peru Elks,
Rochester Moose Lodge, Peru Maennerchor and Farm Bureau association.
Wally was preceded in death by his
parents; brother, Robert Eikenberry; and sisters, Eleanor Eikenberry, Barbara
Buckles, Ada Baldwin and Marjorie Kepner.
Survivors include his wife, Betty;
sons, Miles Eikenberry (Shenghong), of Las Vegas, Nev., and Braxton Eikenberry
(companion Gretchen Coplen), of Akron; granddaughter, Heather Stoner (Byron),
of Indianapolis; great-granddaughters, Luna and Evie Stoner, of Indianapolis;
stepson, William Adams (Julie), of Terre Haute; stepdaughter, Holly Ridgley
(Darryl), of Valdosta, Ga.; step-grandchildren, Jieli (Matt) Simon, and JunJie
(Miles) Stewart; step-great-granddaughter, Lauren Adams; step-great-grandsons,
Drew, Max and Sam Ridgley, and Riley Stewart.
A service celebrating the life of
Wallace D. Eikenberry will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Eikenberry-Eddy
Funeral Home, 84 W. Main, Peru, with Pastor Tim Powers officiating. Burial will
be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, Ind. Family and friends will gather from 5-8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made through
the funeral home to the Miami County Helping Hands or the Good Shepherd
Hospice, Sebring, Fla. Online condolences may be sent at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.
Lois (Heeter) Baldwin
Aug.
19, 1914 - Feb. 20, 2012
Lois (Heeter) BALDWIN, 97, died Monday at the Hospice Center at Tucson,
Ariz.
Lois was born Aug. 19, 1914, in
Delong, to the late Della and William Heeter. Lois was married Dec. 24, 1937,
to William J. Baldwin, who preceded her in death along with brothers Norman and
Howard Heeter and sisters Gertude Parker, Gladys Rector and Ethel Flora. A
sister, Wilma Hollopeter, of Fort Wayne, survives, along with many nieces and
nephews.
Also surviving are three children,
Wilma (Dick) Melchiorre, of Tucson, Ariz., William D. (Carolyn) Baldwin, of
Rochester, and Roxanna (Steven) Smith, of Clermont, Fla.; grandchildren, Erik
(Becky) Melchiorre, Dina (Jeff) Wofford, William R. Baldwin, Brad Baldwin,
Brooke Baldwin, Aaron Smith, Sarah (Tom) Cira, and Molly (Josh) Woody; and 12
great-grandchildren.
Lois graduated from Leiters Ford High
School in 1932, Henrotin Hospital, Chicago, Ill., in 1935, where she practiced
nursing at Cook County Hospital, and 20 years as a head-nurse at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Lois was affiliated, for 70 years,
with the Eastern Star in Fort Wayne and South Bend. She and her husband were
active for many years with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America in South
Bend. She belonged to the River Park United Methodist Church, South Bend, for
60 years. After retiring, as members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club
International, Indiana Dunes Unit, she and her husband spent 40 years splitting
their time between Dade City, Fla., and their cottage at Rochester. For the
last 33 years, Lois and her family participated in the Trail of Courage as
Grandma's Berry Patch, making lye soap and selling her natural foods cookbook
of the same name.
Cremation took place at Green Valley,
Ariz. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., at the Leiters Ford
United Methodist Church, with visitation prior to services from 10-11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in
memory of Lois may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society, Rochester,
or to Hope Hospice, Rochester.
Brian K. Johnson
Brian K. JOHNSON, 46, Culver, died Wednesday at the Hospice House in
Elkhart.
Funeral arrangements are pending at
the Odom Funeral Home in Culver.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Lois (Heeter) Baldwin
Aug.
19, 1914 - Feb. 20, 2012
Lois (Heeter) BALDWIN, 97, died Monday at the Hospice Center at Tucson,
Ariz.
Lois was born Aug. 19, 1914, in
Delong, to the late Della and William Heeter. Lois was married Dec. 24, 1937,
to William J. Baldwin, who preceded her in death along with brothers Norman and
Howard Heeter and sisters Gertude Parker, Gladys Rector and Ethel Flora. A
sister, Wilma Hollopeter, of Fort Wayne, survives, along with many nieces and
nephews.
Also surviving are three children,
Wilma (Dick) Melchiorre, of Tucson, Ariz., William D. (Carolyn) Baldwin, of
Rochester, and Roxanna (Steven) Smith, of Clermont, Fla.; grandchildren, Erik
(Becky) Melchiorre, Dina (Jeff) Wofford, William R. Baldwin, Brad Baldwin,
Brooke Baldwin, Aaron Smith, Sarah (Tom) Cira, and Molly (Josh) Woody; and 12
great-grandchildren.
Lois graduated from Leiters Ford High
School in 1932, Henrotin Hospital, Chicago, Ill., in 1935, where she practiced
nursing at Cook County Hospital, and 20 years as a head-nurse at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Lois was affiliated, for 70 years,
with the Eastern Star in Fort Wayne and South Bend. She and her husband were
active for many years with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America in South
Bend. She belonged to the River Park United Methodist Church, South Bend, for
60 years. After retiring, as members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club
International, Indiana Dunes Unit, she and her husband spent 40 years splitting
their time between Dade City, Fla., and their cottage at Rochester. For the
last 33 years, Lois and her family participated in the Trail of Courage as
Grandma's Berry Patch, making lye soap and selling her natural foods cookbook
of the same name.
Cremation took place at Green Valley,
Ariz. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., at the Leiters Ford
United Methodist Church, with visitation prior to services from 10-11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in
memory of Lois may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society, Rochester,
or to Hope Hospice, Rochester.
Cheryl L. Lowry
Cheryl L. LOWRY, 55, 9049 W. Olson Road, Delong, died at 10:16 p.m.
Tuesday at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana, Mishawaka.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Josephine Sarkar
July
25, 1935 - Feb. 1, 2012
Josephine SARKAR, artist, writer, homemaker; a gentle, compassionate,
fun-loving lady, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Rochester, Ind., and Salt
Lake, passed away on Feb. 1, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev., USA, after battling
pneumonia for a few weeks. She was 76.
Born July 25, 1935, in Ashford, Kent,
England, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred Donaldson. In
October 1955, in Calcutta, India, she was married to Satchidananda Sarkar. He
preceded her in death in February 2011.
Josephine retired from the Marriott
Hotel in South Bend. She was an artist, working in oil, pastel, watercolor, ink
and pencil. She also was a published author of many children's stories and
humorous short stories.
She leaves behind daughter Nandini and
son Rahul and their families. Her family and her friends will dearly miss her.
Services for Josephine Sarkar will be
held March 17, 2012, in Calcutta, India.
Online condolences may be sent to her
family at www.rochsent.com.
Lois Ann Weiske
Lois Ann WEISKE, 81, 2516 Country Club Drive South, Rochester, died
at 3:05 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Barbara Butcher
Barbara BUTCHER, 77, Life Care Center of Rochester, died at 2 p.m.
Saturday.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
John Herbert Fear Sr.
John Herbert FEAR Sr., 75, 7988
Indiana 10, Argos, died at 6:29 a.m. Saturday at Saint Joseph Regional Medical
Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include his wife, Malva
Fear, of Argos; sons, Michael Fear, of Tippecanoe, and David Fear, of New
Bremen, Ohio; daughters, Karen Olszewski, of Plymouth, Beth Garnier, of
Arizona, Gina Williams, of Plymouth, and Nita Morgan, of Kokomo; one brother,
Harold Fear, of California; and one sister, Ruth Patterson, of Argos.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with visitation from 11a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Brian K. Johnson
Brian K. JOHNSON, 46, Culver, died Wednesday in Elkhart.
Survivors include his mother, Donna
Johnson, of Culver; daughters, Kathleen, Hannah and Olivia Johnson, of Walton;
brothers, Robert Johnson Jr., of Michigan City, and Kevin and Sven Johnson, of
Culver; and one sister, Cynthia Reichard, of Rochester.
Funeral services will be private.
Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Cheryl L. Lowry
Cheryl L. LOWRY, 55, 9049 W. Olson Road, Delong, died at 10:16 p.m.
Tuesday at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana, Mishawaka.
Survivors include her children, Brian
K. Troyer, of Indianapolis, Nicole Wilson, of West Lafayette, and Cory Lowry,
of Delong; father, Lewis Troyer, of Troy, Ala.; and brother, Richard Troyer, of
Troy, Ala.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at New Oak Cemetery, Plymouth.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Lois Ann Weiske
Aug.
2, 1930-Feb. 24, 2012
Lois Ann WEISKE, 81, Rochester, passed away at 2:46 p.m. Friday at
St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Lois Ann was born on Aug. 2, 1930, in
Rochester, the daughter of Dr. Cecil and Fanny (Conn) Gilger. She graduated
from Rochester High School in 1948. She learned to play golf as a child and
enjoyed it for many years. She attended DePauw University, where she was a
member of Delta Zeta social sorority, the marching band and concert orchestra.
On Aug. 28, 1949, in Rochester, she married Orville A. Weiske.
Lois was an active member of Tri Kappa
sorority for nearly 30 years, serving in Rochester, Plymouth and Indianapolis.
Among her other activities, she served as a Girl Scout Leader, Blue Bird Leader
and as a Sunday school teacher at Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.
When the family moved to Plymouth, she continued her community work and also
resumed her college classes.
In 1964, the family moved to
Indianapolis, where she was able to finish her bachelor's degree in education
in 1967 and her master's degree in library science in 1972 from Butler University.
Lois taught fourth grade at Harcourt
Elementary School, MSD, Washington Township, for 22 years, retiring in 1989.
Lois and her husband retired to Lake Manitou in Rochester.
She is survived by her husband,
Orville A. Weiske, of Rochester; daughters, Annette and husband Ernest
Millikan, of Noblesville, and Renee and husband Tim Spoor, of Brownsburg;
grandchildren, Julie (Millikan) and husband Walter Setmeyer, of Noblesville,
Jonathan Millikan, of Noblesville, Kate (Spoor) and husband Kris Kingery, of
Brownsburg, and Chelsea Spoor, of Brownsburg; great-grandchildren, Millie, Sam
and Meggie Setmeyer, of Noblesville, and Ella, Caroline and Amelia Kingery, of
Brownsburg; sister-in-law, Irene Ritenour, of Chicago, Ill.; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev.
Maurice Grindle officiating. Friends may call from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County, Fulton County Animal Adoption & Education
Center or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Lois Heeter Baldwin
Lois (Heeter) BALDWIN, 97, died Monday at the Hospice Center in Tucson, Ariz.
Survivors include her three children,
Wilma Melchiorre, of Tucson, Ariz., William D. Baldwin, of Rochester, and
Roxanna Smith, of Clermont, Fla.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, Leiters Ford, with visitation one
hour prior to the service in the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Barbara J. Butcher
Barbara J. BUTCHER, 77, Rochester, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include three daughters,
Debra Bess Butcher, of Hebron, Tammy Anne Butcher, of Rochester, and Jacqueline
Rodriguez, of Rochester; and three sons, Tommy H. Butcher, of Charlotte, Ill.,
Claude David Butcher, of Westmont, Ill., and Patrick Timothy Butcher, of
Chicago, Ill.
Private family services will be held
in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Flossie Virginia Smith Cover
Flossie Virginia Smith COVER, 89, formerly of Denver and Peru, died at 1 a.m. Saturday at North
Woods Village in Kokomo.
Survivors include children, Geda
Garling, of Twelve Mile, Ernest Leon Jones, of Baxter, Tenn., and Jerry Lee
Jones, of Monticello; and siblings, Herman Bud Smith, of Columbia City, Ernest
Smith, of Cooeville, Tenn., Aaron Smith, of Peru, and Mary Sue Goodman, of
Peru.
Funeral services are at 6 p.m. today
at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with visitation from 4-6 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Billy Robert ‘Bill’ Gupton
Billy Robert "Bill" GUPTON, 79, Winamac, formerly of Kewanna, died at 11:09 a.m. Sunday at
Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Brian K. Johnson
May
8, 1965 - Feb. 22, 2012
Brian K. JOHNSON, 46, of Culver, passed away Wednesday at Hospice
House in Elkhart.
Brian was born on May 8, 1965, to
Robert and Donna Johnson, into all the torment and love that comes with being
the youngest of five children. He graduated from Culver High School in 1983 as
a proud trombonist for the marching band and a sports enthusiast. He enjoyed
playing softball, tennis, bowling, golf and volleyball; always seeking to share
this enthusiasm with others, he later served as the tennis coach for Culver
Community High School for several years. As a spectator, he was an avid Indiana
University basketball fan.
Brian was a spring maker at Winamac
Coil for 24 years and recently worked for Midwest Spring in Mentone. Brian
loved cooking and had a special love for all things deep-fried; he owned a deep
fryer just to make sure that his pre-cooked fries were saturated in a satisfactory
amount of grease. He harbored a firm belief that the cure for all things was a
big, greasy cheeseburger.
Brian left behind his mother, Donna
Johnson, of Culver; sister, Cynthia (Dennis) Reichard, of Rochester; brothers,
Robert (Helen) Johnson Jr., of Michigan City, and Kevin Johnson and Sven
Johnson, of Culver; and daughters, Kathleen, Hannah, Haley and Olivia, of
Walton.
He left his shoes by the door and his
closet open; he left his favorite sweatshirt on the back of his chair. He left
an empty seat at Christmases and graduations and weddings. He left an absence
large enough to touch the lives of everyone he loved and everyone who loved
him; he left years he had yet to live.
Anyone who knew Brian will never
forget him. He was a friend to everyone, short trips to the grocery turned into
long excursions just by conversing with whoever he ran into, whether he knew
them or not. He could lose hours driving around the lake and loved to go out in
thunderstorms just to look at the lightning, probably singing along to Phil
Vassar. He laughed loudly and told the same three jokes to anyone who would
listen. He was a force of nature and will be missed with the same fierceness
with which he lived.
A time of sharing memories with the
family will be held at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver on Saturday from 4-7
p.m. EDT. The committal and burial will be private.
Memorials may be given to the Hospice
House in Elkhart. Condolences may be sent via the obituary page at
www.odomfuneralhome.com.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Joseph Francis Sisti
March
5, 1927 - Feb. 25, 2012
Joseph Francis SISTI, 84, of Rockford, Ill., passed away Saturday in
Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, Ill.
He was born March 5, 1927, in
Rockford, Ill., the son of Lewis and Mary Sisti. He married Josephine Gallina
in Rockford, Ill., on June 5, 1954. He worked for Barber Coleman, and he then
worked for many years as a metallurgist for Camcar Textron where he advanced to
position of vice president of quality control. Joseph was a veteran of the
United States Navy, serving during World War II. A member of Holy Family
Catholic Church, he also was a member of the Rockford Art Guild and the
American Society of Metallurgical Engineers. He graduated West High, class of
1945, and also was a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Joseph
played the trumpet for the VFW Drum & Bugle Corps, which later became
(predecessor) to the Phantom Regiment.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine;
four children, Jeff (Frances), of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jon (Kelly), of
Wytheville, Va., Jeannine (Patrick) Plath, of Poplar Grove, and Janelle (John)
Jones, of Round Lake Beach; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday in Rockford,
Ill. For more information, go to www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Leslie A. Hodges
Sept.
7, 1969 - Feb. 26, 2012
Leslie A. HODGES, 42, of Pierceton, died on Sunday at 5:35 p.m. at her
home from injuries she suffered in a farm machinery accident.
Leslie was born the daughter of James
Hodges and Toni Burnett Wheeler on Sept. 7, 1969, at Plymouth, and was a
resident of the area all her life. She was a graduate of Triton High School
with the Class of 1988. She was also a member of the American Quarter Horse
Association and loved her two dogs, "Jack" and "Peeps," and
her horses. She worked at D&T Transportation of Goshen, delivering RVs.
She is survived by her father, James
and Deb Hodges, of Rochester; her mother, Toni Wheeler, of Pierceton;
step-father, Joe Wheeler, of Elkhart; her brother, Wesley Hodges, of
Tippecanoe; four step-brothers, Larry "Pete" and wife Jill Thompson,
of Bourbon, Chad and wife Missy Thompson, of Warsaw, Jeremy Wheeler, of
Elkhart, and Chris Mooney, of Fort Wayne. Additional family include her
maternal grandmother, Ann Burnett, of Warsaw, Susan (Bill) Harr, Lonny (Norma)
Hodges, Dustin (Jennifer) Hollar, Billy Harr, Pat Hodges, and Patrick Jr., and
Chase, Dana and Shelby.
Leslie was preceded in death by her
brother, James "Jimmy" Hodges, December of 2010; and Grandma Mary and
Norman Hodges.
The family will receive friends on
Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S.
Main St., Bourbon, IN 46504. A graveside service will follow at approximately 2
p.m. in the Parks Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.
The family requests memorial
contributions be made to the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League in her
memory.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is caring
for the arrangements. Condolences may be left at deatonclemensfh.com.
Barbara Pilachowski
Barbara PILACHOWSKI, 85, Rochester, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good Family
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Marcia (Peter) Cook
Marcia (Peter) COOK, 62, Logansport, died at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include her father and
mother, Fred and Viola Peter, of Logansport; brother, Dennis Peter, of Macy;
and sister, Melanie Wickersham, of Kokomo.
Services are at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at
Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with visitation one hour prior to the
services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Carol ‘Jean’ Cooper
Carol Jean COOPER, 82, 6600 N. 450 East, Rochester, died at 6 a.m.
Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include a daughter, Tammy
Cooper, of Rochester; and three sons, Virgil Cooper, of Foley, Ala., Bob
Cooper, of Tippecanoe, and Rick Cooper, of Mentone.
Services are at 3 p.m. Sunday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday in
the funeral home.
William Dale Hostetler
William Dale HOSTETLER, 82, Mexico, Ind., died at 2 a.m. Monday at the
Caring Hands, Peru.
Survivors include three children,
Richard D. Hostetler, of Peru, Brenda D. McLeod, of Pineville, La., and Jerry
W. Hostetler, of Sharpsville; and one brother, Robert Noel Hostetler, of
Sharpsville.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with visitation from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the
funeral home.
Thomas J. Miller Sr.
Thomas J. MILLER Sr., 52, New
Albany, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
James A. Yarbrough
James A. YARBROUGH, 59, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at
the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with visitation from 5-8 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Carol ‘Jean’ Cooper
Aug.
9, 1929 - Feb. 29, 2012
Mrs. Carol Jean COOPER, 82, of 6600 N. 450 East, Rochester, passed away at 6
a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born in Rochester on Aug. 9,
1929, to Harley and Essie Flagg Cooper.
On April 18, 1953, Jean and Virgil L.
Cooper were married in Jamestown. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1996.
Their union produced five children and later, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren were added to the family tree.
Jean was the office manager for the
Wilson's Corn Products in Rochester for over 30 years. She loved all sports,
but IU basketball was number one. Watching Westerns was also a favorite
pastime.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by
her daughter, Tammy Cooper, of Rochester; and three sons, Virgil Cooper and
wife Cynthia, of Foley, Ala., Bob Cooper, of Tippecanoe, and Rick Cooper, of
Mentone. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; a son, Timmy; and a brother, Bobby Cooper.
A celebration of the life of Carol
Jean Cooper will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200
W. 18th St., Rochester, with Chaplain Jason See officiating. Friends may visit
with the family from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home. Interment will be
in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be sent to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Orma Elizabeth (Betty) Lowe
May
26, 1915 - March 1, 2012
A former Rochester resident, Betty passed away at the home of her
daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Paul Atchley, in Montrose, Colo., on
March 1, 2012.
She was born in Denver, Miami County,
Ind., on May 26, 1915, to Edward and Flora (Delp) Benedict. She married Harold
Earl Lowe on Feb. 4, 1940. He died on Feb. 1, 1985, in Rochester, Ind.
She is survived by her daughter,
Patricia L. Atchley and her husband Paul, of Montrose, Co.; and her son, Robert
P. Lowe and his wife Mary Ellen, of Rochester, Ind. She has five grandchildren,
10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her
brother, Robert Benedict and wife Kay, of Indianapolis, Ind.; and a sister,
Rachel McGuire and husband Lyman, of Denver, Ind.
Preceding in death were her parents;
husband; three sisters, Gladys Rody, Edna Meeker and Helen Sarver; and two
brothers, William Benedict and Frank Benedict.
Betty was a 50-year member of the
Order of The Eastern Star, Rochester, Ind., Chapter No. 70, and a longtime
member of the First Baptist Church and the Green Oak Community Club in
Rochester, Ind.
There will be a private family service
at the IOOF Cemetery in Rochester, Ind.
Thomas J. Miller Sr.
Thomas James MILLER Sr., 52, New
Albany, formerly of Rochester, died at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday at Clark Memorial
Hospital of Jeffersonville.
Survivors include his son, Thomas
"TJ" Miller Jr., of Cameron, N.C.; mother, Gloria Knox, of Rochester;
three sisters, Brenda Popovich, of Springfield, Mo., Angel Skidmore, of
Rochester, and Pamela Daulton, of Rochester; and one brother, Daniel Miller
Sr., of Rochester.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 9-11 a.m. on Monday
in the funeral home.
Barbara Pilachowski
Aug.
5, 1927 - Feb. 28, 2012
Mrs. Barbara PILACHOWSKI, 84, of 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, passed away at
2:15 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Aug.
5, 1927, to Leo and Barbara Becker. On April 7, 1945, Barbara married the love
of her life, Jerome Pilachowski. He preceded on March 27, 1979.
Barbara was a homemaker, a Girl Scout
Leader, and very active in the Ladies Group at St. John's Catholic Church of
Glenwood, Ill. She moved to Rochester about a year ago from Matteson, Ill.
Cruising the country on their Harley
Davidson, Barbara and her loving husband enjoyed traveling in every state.
Barbara was often see on her red Honda, until she gave it up at age 65. She had
many affiliations with motorcycle clubs and was also a member of Mooseheart of
Homewood, Ill.
Barbara will be lovingly remembered by
a daughter, Barbara Morgan, of Radcliff, Ky.; and two sons, Jerome Pilachowski
and wife Donna, of Park Forrest, Ill., and Roy Pilachowski and companion Lori
Alterson, of Rochester. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Ann Marie,
Albert, Nicholas, Kelley, Jeremy, Nicole and Joshua; and seven
great-grandchildren, Lilly Sky, Alyssa, Ashley, Karen, Nicole, Nicholas and
Andrea; and a brother, Leo Becker.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; a sister, Eleanor Filipek; and a brother, Richard Becker, in
infancy.
A celebration of the life of Barbara
Pilachowski will be at 10 a.m. CST on Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church in
Glenwood, Ill. Friends may visit with the family from 3-8 p.m. CST today in the
Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood, Ill. Interment will be in the
Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, Ill.
Local arrangements have been entrusted
to Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, Ind. Electronic
expressions of sympathy may be sent to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Richard J. (Dick) Weiland
Richard J. (Dick) John WEILAND, 79, formerly of Plymouth, died at 7:20 p.m. Feb. 10, at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. No visitation will take place.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Thomas J. Miller Sr.
March
5, 1959 - Feb. 28, 2012
Mr. Thomas James MILLER Sr., 52, of New
Albany, formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday at
Clark Memorial Hospital of Jeffersonville.
Tom was born in Rochester on March 5,
1959, to Arden and Gloria Alspach Miller. Growing up in Rochester, he shared
his childhood with three sisters and a brother. He was a member of the
Rochester High School Class of 1977.
In his teenage years, he was
introduced to the fine art of antiquing. Later he opened and operated his own
antique shop in New Albany. Tom also was a volunteer at the local food pantry.
He will be lovingly remembered by his
son, Thomas "TJ" Miller Jr. and wife Rose, of Cameron, N.C.; two
grandchildren, Haley Miller and Peyton Miller, of Cameron, N.C.; his mother,
Gloria Knox, of Rochester; three sisters, Brenda Popovich and husband Mike, of
Springfield, Mo., Angel Skidmore and husband Travis, of Rochester; and Pamela
Daulton and husband Dave, of Rochester; a brother, Daniel Miller Sr., of
Rochester; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of the life of Thomas J.
Miller Sr. will be at 11 a.m. on Monday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200
W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Rodney Utter officiating. Friends may visit
with the family from 9-11 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be
in the Reichter Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to Tom's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Curtis C. Rowland
Curtis C. ROWLAND, 82, Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, formerly of
Mentone, died at 7:26 a.m. Friday at his residence.
Survivors include two sisters,
Claribell Ressler, of Columbia City, and June Wilson, of Mattawan, Mich.; and
one brother, Walter Rowland, of Tennessee.
Services are at 7 p.m. Monday at King
Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Diane Lynn Fisher
Diane Lynn FISHER, 53, Peru, died at 12:49 a.m. Tuesday at her cousins'
home near Chili.
She is survived by one brother, Mark
Allen Fisher, of Plainfield.
Private memorial services will take
place at a later date.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is
handling arrangements.
Sarah Elizabeth Zook
Sarah Elizabeth ZOOK, 93, Peru, and formerly of Wabash, died at 6 a.m.
Monday in her residence.
Survivors include four sons, LeRoy
Bakehorn, James Bakehorn, John Bakehorn and Thomas Bakehorn; and one daughter,
Kimberly Bakehorn.
Services will take place at a later
date.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is
handling arrangements.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
William ‘Bill’ Barnett
William "Bill" BARNETT, 84, died Jan. 23.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo
(Sowers); daughter, Debra; and sons, Mark and Gary.
Services were held Feb. 19 in Orange
City, Fla.
Billy Robert ‘Bill’ Gupton Sr.
March
20, 1932 - Feb. 26, 2012
Billy Robert "Bill" GUPTON Sr., 79, of Winamac, formerly of
Kewanna, left us at 11:09 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Parkview Hospital in Fort
Wayne.
Born March 20, 1932, in Hickory Point,
Tenn., he was the son of the late Russell H. and Effie (Dyce) Gupton. On April
3, 1989, he married Vicki Vice Heath, and she survives.
Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving
in the Korean War. Bill was a retired road construction worker and teamster,
and he also formerly worked for Leiters Ford State Bank. Bill enjoyed fishing,
and playing guitar and banjo. He loved bluegrass and country music.
He was a lifetime member of VFW Post
No. 1728 in Winamac, a member of the American Legion of Texarkana, Texas,
AmVets of Monticello, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He
was also a member of the IBT and AFL-CIO.
Survivors include his wife, Vicki
Gupton, of Winamac; son, Bill R. Gupton Jr. and common law spouse Ursula
Vogel-Leitner, residing in Ulm, Germany; daughter, Deborah R. Serbousek and
husband Steve, of Iron River, Wis.; stepson, Philip R. Heath and wife Christy,
of Hurst, Texas; and sister, Betty Jean Ross, of Clarksville, Tenn. He is also
survived by five grandchildren, Sarah Ann Gupton, of Massachusetts, Sarah Jayne
Gupton, of Hopfgarten, Germany, Tiffany Gunderson and husband Michael, and
Michael Serbousek and wife Pam, both of Superior, Wis., and Damon Crenshaw, of
Hurst, Texas. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. Bill was also survived by his beloved dog, Cody.
He was also preceded in death by
infant daughter, Barbara Jean Gupton; sisters, Mildred Collette Gupton and
Rosemary Hodges; mother-in-law, Florence Thomas; and former spouses, Lillian
(Stone) Gupton and Judith Ann Health.
Memorial services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with
Pastor Thomas Woodley officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the
time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside services and military
rites will be performed at 2 p.m. Thursday at Marion National Cemetery in
Marion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the LCMS Ministry; to the Armed Forces, 1333 S.
Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295; and/or St. Luke Lutheran Church, 721
S. Market St., Winamac, IN 46996. Online condolences and personal remembrances
may be sent to the Gupton family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Elsie Zaffore Barnett
Elsie Zaffore BARNETT, age 89, formerly of Rochester, passed away
peacefully at her daughter's home in Lynden, Wash., March 2, 2012.
Elsie was a retired LPN, member of the
Eastern Star, and loved her family and fishing.
Preceding her in death were her
husbands, Thomas Barnett and Nachenzio (Duke) Zaffore; stepsons, Thomas Barnett
and Curtis Barnett.
She is survived by her stepdaughters,
Sue (Moe) McGowen and Shirley (Al) Stoner, both of Rochester; her children,
Cynthia Henricks Zaffore, of Lynden, Wash., James (Betty) Angel, of Teotopolis,
Ill., and Thomas Zaffore, of Hendersonville, Tenn. She also is survived by
several step-grandchildren and grandchildren, including Tony Zaffore, of
Hendersonville, Tenn., and Janee Angel (Hary Khano), of Antwerp, Belgium; and
several step-great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Phoebe
Khano, of Antwerp, Belgium.
At her request there will not be a
funeral or public memorial service. Donations in her memory may be made to
Bison Quarterback Club, 210 Glenwood Drive, Goodletsville, TN 37072; or the
American Heart Association; or a charity of your choice.
Don L. Martin
Don L. MARTIN, 66, 705 22nd Ave. West, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of
Akron, died Tuesday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending.
Vernice N. Rhodes
Vernice N. RHODES, 84, 315 Fulton Ave., Rochester, died at 5:20 a.m.
Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include three daughters,
Sandra Rogers, of Rochester, Kimberly England, of Vandalia, Ohio, and Michelle
Hubenthal, of Logansport; and one son, Dale Lynn Rhodes, of Cilena, Ohio.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 12-2 p.m. Thursday in
the funeral home.
Phyllis Lou Woodward
Phyllis
Lou WOODWARD, 82, Monterey, died at
11:12 p.m. Sunday at the Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.
Survivors
include daughters, Sherry Hunneshagen and Renita Potthoff, of Monterey, and Kim
Woodward, of Plano, Texas.
Mass
of Christian burial is at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church,
Monterey, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Arthur R. Craig
June
24, 1921 - March 7, 2012
Mr. Arthur Ross CRAIG, 90, formerly of Akron, passed away at 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester.
He was born in Rochester on June 24,
1921, to Merle and Florence Ross Craig. On Jan. 26, 1947, Arthur married
Shirley A. Howard in Rochester. She preceded on Sept. 30, 1997.
Art proudly served in the U.S. Army
Air Corp during World War II. He was the manager of the Peabody Seating Company
of North Manchester. He was very active in the Democratic party. Art served as
the Fulton County Surveyor, was a member of the Akron Cemetery Board and was on
the Fulton County Housing Board. He was a member of the Akron Church of God and
the Masonic Lodge No. 79.
Art enjoyed yard work and gardening
and was often seen working on the church's lawn. He liked to travel to
different cities to visit family and friends. As a Notre Dame fan he cheered on
the Irish basketball and football teams.
He is survived by three nieces, Sandra
Burch, of North Manchester, Ann Kreider, of Yardley, Pa., and Paula Foellinger,
of Noblesville; and a nephew, Craig Schaller, of Indianapolis. He is also
survived by nine great-nieces and nephews and 13 great-great-nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; wife; and a sister, Maxine Schaller.
A celebration of the life of Arthur
Craig will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Akron Church of God, 301 West St.,
Akron, with Pastor Terry Canfield officiating. Friends may visit with the
family from 5-8 p.m. on Friday in the church and one hour prior to the service
in the church on Saturday. A Masonic service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion
No. 36 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1343. He will be laid to rest in
the Akron Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Akron
Church of God.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Electronic
expressions of sympathy may be sent to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Dorothy L. ‘Dottie’ Weaver
Dorothy L. "Dottie" WEAVER, 91, Hickory Creek at Rochester and formerly of 1821 W. Indiana 14,
died Wednesday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
David Allen Terhune
Pastor Dave TERHUNE, 62, 3601 Manitou Park Road, Rochester, died at 1:45
a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Susan;
daughter, Nicole Terhune, of Indianapolis; two sons, Rev. Brad Terhune, of
Marion, and Clayton Terhune, of Dallas, Texas; parents, Tom and Dorothy
Terhune, of Bluffton; a sister, Kim Smith, of Fort Wayne; and two brothers,
Keith Terhune, of Olympia, Wash., and Kent Terhune, of Bluffton.
Services are at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Plymouth Wesleyan Church, Plymouth.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Venice N. Rhodes
May
9, 1927 - March 6, 2012
Mrs. Vernice N. RHODES, 84, of 315 Fulton Ave., Rochester, passed away at
5:20 a.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Vernice was born in Rochester on May
9, 1927, the daughter of Wilbur and Lillie Opple Craig. Growing up she shared
her childhood as the youngest of seven children, including three sisters and
three brothers. A lifetime Fulton County resident, Vernice was a proud
Rochester High School graduate; a member of the Class of 1945.
On March 8, 1946, Vernice and Dale
Rhodes were married in Rochester. Their union of 58 years produced three
daughters and a son. The family tree flourished with the addition of 10
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
As a homemaker, Vernice was busy
taking care of her family. She thoroughly enjoyed knitting afghans and baby
blankets for the newest additions to the family tree. Sewing clothing was also
a talent of hers. She liked to stay in touch by visiting with her friends.
A loyal and devoted member of the
Riverview Community Church, Vernice was also active at the Area V Senior
Center. She kept in shape by attending exercise class. As a member of the
Woodlawn Ladies Auxiliary, she volunteered at the Woodlawn Hospital for 42
years.
Vernice is lovingly remembered by her
three daughters, Sandra Rogers, of Rochester, Kimberly England and husband
Robert, of Vandalia, Ohio, and Michelle Hubenthal and husband Todd, of
Logansport; a son, Dale Lynn Rhodes and wife Karen, of Celina, Ohio; 10
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; beloved husband, Dale, on Oct. 25, 2004; three sisters, Esther Bowen,
Mildred Wagoner and Mable Wagoner; and three brothers, Devon Craig, Lloyd Craig
and Raymond Craig.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Vernice N. Rhodes will be at 2 p.m. today in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200
W. 18th St., Rochester, with Rev. Rod Ruberg officiating. Friends may visit
with Vernice's family from noon-2 p.m. today in the funeral home. She will be
laid to eternal rest next to her beloved husband Dale at Rochester's IOOF
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Riverview
Community Church. You may wish to sign her guest book or light a candle
honoring her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Friday, March 9, 2012
David Allen Terhune
Jan.
17, 1950 - March 7, 2012
Pastor Dave TERHUNE, 62, of 3601 Manitou Park Road, Rochester, passed
away at 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday at his residence.
Dave was born in Bluffton on Jan. 17,
1950, to Thomas "Big Tom" and Dorothy Steffen Terhune. The oldest of
the Terhune kids, Dave shared his childhood with two brothers, Keith and Kent,
and a sister, Kim. He was a 1968 graduate of Bluffton High School. During his
high school years, Dave met Susan Captain, and they quickly became high school
sweethearts. Their relationship evolved into a lifelong commitment when on Aug.
8, 1970, Dave and Susan married. Their marriage of more than 41 years produced
three wonderful children, Brad, Clayton and Nicole. Later came the added
blessing of four grandchildren, Rachel, Daniel, Sarah and Andrew, all dearly
loved by their papa.
As a young man just out of high
school, patriotism beckoned him. Dave answered the call as a member of the U.S.
Air National Guard. During his six-week boot camp he shared platoon membership
with former U.S. President George W. Bush. During his stint he served as a jet
engine mechanic. Returning to Bluffton, he worked as a radio dispatcher for the
Bluffton Police Department. It was their requirement that dispatchers be
trained at the Ft. Wayne Police Academy so dispatchers could also work patrol.
Officer Terhune enjoyed working the beat, and began his lifelong adventure
serving humanity when he initiated the Police Athletic League Club. The PAL
Club helped more than 200 kids daily, keeping them off the streets with a
variety of gym activities from kickboxing to basketball to occupy their time,
and crime rate was reduced by more than 40 percent.
Answering a call to serve the ministry
in 1975, Dave took classes at Taylor University while accepting a two-point
charge, pastoring at the Petroleum United Methodist Church and the Phoenix
United Methodist Church, both in central Indiana near Upland. Following his
graduation from Taylor in 1981, Pastor Dave and Susan returned to Bluffton with
great enthusiasm and started the Sonlight Wesleyan Church. The congregation
grew as it answered the spiritual needs for many of the community members.
In 1984, Pastor Dave and Susan were
sent to Bedford, Texas, where they founded the second Sonlight Wesleyan Church.
With the church up and going, they followed their hearts back to the Midwest
and he became the assistant pastor of Kentwood Community Church in Kentland,
Mich. With a desire to lead, unlimited energy and an evangelical spirit, Pastor
Dave and Susan were led to Plymouth. For the next nine years they transformed
the Plymouth Wesleyan Church into a dynamic house of worship.
After leaving the Plymouth area,
Pastor Dave served as the senior pastor of the Lakeview Wesleyan Church in
Marion for four years and then spent seven years leading the Park Place
Wesleyan Church in St. Petersburg, Fla.
As grandchildren were born and
retirement years were getting closer, Dave and Susan began to feel the pull
back to Indiana. After months of prayer and direction from the Lord, he gave
his notice in May of 2009 to return to Indiana and start a new Wesleyan Church
in Rochester, which he would simply name The Cross.
From the humble beginnings at the
Rochester Middle School to Alejandra's Banquet Hall to a final church home at
the corner of Third and Main, the Lord has been at work through this faithful
servant. With a heart for the community and those in need, The Cross is a
blessed church that gives back. The Harbor House, the Just Work It Out program,
the Jail Ministry and Matthew's Market are the four outreach ministries dear to
the pastor's heart.
A little known fact about Pastor Dave
is not long ago he was bestowed an honorary Doctorate from Georgetown
University for his unselfish work, leadership with a vision and purpose in the
area of humanities. Our community is a better place with the innovative ideas
that were implemented and became reality because of this pastor.
A great humanitarian, his influence
has a ripple effect that has impacted thousands of lives. He will long be
remembered for his compassionate heart and genuine love for Jesus. He lived his
life with a passion to win souls for the Lord. He often quoted and encouraged
people to live by his favorite prayer/poem:
Others
Lord, help me to live from day to day,
In such a self-forgetful way.
That even when I kneel to pray,
My prayer shall be for ... Others.
Others, Lord, yes others
Let this my motto be.
Help me live for others,
That I may live like Thee.
Dave is lovingly remembered by his
wife and best friend, Susan; a daughter, Nicole Terhune, of Indianapolis; two
sons, Rev. Brad Terhune and wife Kari and their children, Rachel, Daniel, Sarah
and Andrew, of Marion, and son Clayton Terhune and fiance Mackenzie Depferd, of
Dallas, Texas; parents, Tom and Dorothy Terhune, of Bluffton; a sister, Kim
Smith, of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Keith Terhune and wife Patty, of
Olympia, Wash., and Kent Terhune, of Bluffton.
He was preceded in death by his mother
and father-in-law, Louis and Doris Captain.
Pastor Dave would like to share the
plan of Salvation with you, one more time ...
•
All of us have sinned - Romans 3:23
• The
cost of Sin is separation from God - Romans 6:23
•We
all must be Born Again - John 3:3
•
We must believe Jesus is the Savior, and we must receive him into our life -
John 1:12
•Ask
Him to love you, start living for – JESUS
A celebration of the life of David
Terhune will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S.
Michigan St., Plymouth, with Sheriff Walker Conley, Pastor Don Bayne and Pastor
John Branch officiating. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorials may be made to The Cross Benevolent Fund, 100 W. Third St.,
Rochester, IN 46975, to assist the needy, feed the hungry and clothe the poor.
The arrangements have been entrusted
to the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Electronic
expressions of sympathy may be sent to Pastor Dave's family at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Dorothy L. Weaver
Dorothy L. WEAVER, 91, 1821 Indiana 14 West, Rochester, died at 5 p.m.
Wednesday at Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel A.
Weaver, of Terre Haute, and Matthew A. Weaver, of Rochester.
A mass of Christian burial is at 10
a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with visitation from
noon-3 p.m. on Sunday in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Don L. Martin
Nov. 13, 1945 - March 6, 2012
Don
L. MARTIN, 66, 705 22nd Ave. West,
Bradenton, Fla., died March 6 at his residence.
Born
Nov. 13, 1945, to Lewis and Martha (Sands) Martin. In 1992, he married Terri
Stevens. She preceded in death March 2007.
He
was employed by DGP Enterprise Inc. in Bradenton. As a Notre Dame fan he
cheered on the "Fighting Irish" and also enjoyed the Boston Celtics.
Left
to cherish his memory include stepsons, Charles (Jolene) Fagin and Scott
Stevens; and special niece, Ambyr Young, of Bradenton; sisters, Virginia Baker,
of Plymouth, Karen (Eugene) Deeds, and Sue (Virgil) Hudkins, of Rochester;
brothers, Ron (Dorothy) Martin, of McAllen, Texas, James (Mary) Fisher, of
Rochester, and John (Jeannine) Fisher, of Henderson, Nev.; one grandson,
Matthew Taylor; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He
was preceded in death by parents; wife; brothers, Ralph Martin, Robert Martin,
Charles Martin and LeRoy Martin; and nephew, Keenan Martin.
Memorial
services will be held Saturday at God's House, 201 22nd Ave. West, Bradenton,
Fla.
Joseph
Morris
Joseph
Richard MORRIS, 74, 302 Jefferson St.
Rochester, died at 6 a.m. Friday at his residence.
Survivors
include his wife, Sharon at home; three daughters, Kathleen Dooley, of Young
America, Shirley Smith, of Rochester, and Christine Freet, of Rochester; and
sister, Marilyn Halterman, of Rochester.
Services
are at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to the service in the
funeral home.
Shane J. Schumerth
Shane Jeremiah SCHUMERTH, 28, died in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 6.
Survivors include his parents, Stephen
and Susan Schumerth; brothers, Christopher and Daniel; and sisters, Angela and
Amanda.
A memorial service is at 1 p.m. today
at Wesley United Methodist Church, Culver, with visitation from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
in the church lounge.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Dorothy L “Dottie” Weaver
Nov.
3, 1920 - March 7, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy L. WEAVER, 91, of 1821 Indiana 14 West, Rochester, passed away at 5 p.m.
Wednesday at Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Dottie was born in Minneapolis, Minn.,
on Nov. 3, 1920, the daughter of Floyd and Carrie Dell Blacketor Estabrook. At
the age of 2, Dottie's mother passed away, so her grandparents Jeremiah and Ida
Estabrook embraced the opportunity to raise her. Growing up she shared her
childhood with a brother, Byron. She attended Woodrow Elementary School during
her youth, and with great pride Dottie graduated from Rochester High School
with the Class of 1938.
Dorothy and Arthur were high school
classmates and friends. They attended the senior prom as a couple. It was a few
years after high school in 1941 that their romance resurfaced and evolved into
a serious relationship just prior to Art's departure to serve our country with
the U.S. Army during World War II. On July 12, 1944, in Ft. Monroe, Va., Dottie
married her best friend and the love of her life, Arthur L. Weaver. Art
continued to serve his tour of duty while Dottie served as secretary to the
General at the Base at Ft. Monroe. Their union spanned 56 years and produced
two handsome sons, Daniel and Matthew. Later the family tree grew with the
additions of two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Returning home following Art's
honorable discharge, Dottie worked as a secretary for the Haskett & Smith
Insurance Agency. After seven years, she put her career on hold to tend to
motherhood and the arrival of her sons. Dottie was truly dedicated to the men
in her life, Art, Dan and Matt. During the years of the A&M Futures, for
over 20 years Dottie prepared lunch and delivered it on-site to the office for
Art and Matt. Many days she would make pies and cakes that were shared with
friends and clients.
Known for her exceptional culinary
skills, Dottie is remembered for her homemade from scratch delicious cherry
pie. Family birthday celebrations included custom chocolate cake with treasures
strategically placed for the honored member of the day. Her creamy chocolate
icing was second to none. Dottie's philosophy was create with a tasteful
outcome - her recipes included real butter, whipped cream and other delectable
delights. When making pumpkin pie, two official taste testers, Matt and Dan,
were always at her side. Blending a double batch of the pie filling, so the
boys could enjoyed their half, liking the treat to power shakes of today. Also
in demand was her Waldorf Apple salad with homemade mayonnaise and her sweet
potato casserole. A Christmas morning tradition included crisp bacon with a
glass of Asti.
Returning to the workforce, many will
remember Dottie as the secretary for the law office of attorney J. Murray
McCarty. She was dedicated to the law office for 27 years till her retirement
at age 69. A nature lover, Dottie enjoyed watching the wildlife that visited
her backyard. She fed the birds, deer and squirrels, and was entertained by
observing them from her family room window.
A proud owner of a vast and varied
collection of cookbooks, Dottie also enjoyed reading about American Indian
history, westerns, suspense, biographies and espionage. To relax, she listened
to the music of Robert Goulet, Roger Miller, Roger Whittaker, Johnny Cash and
the musical from the "Big Band" era. Eating out was always a treat in
more recent years. Her favorites were Alejandra's, Pinder's and The Siding.
When she visited Dan and Nancy in Terre Haute, a meal at the Olive Garden was
complete with a glass of Italian wine.
Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her
two sons, Daniel A. Weaver and wife Nancy, of Terre Haute, and Matthew A.
Weaver and wife Amy, of Rochester; two grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Weaver,
of San Diego, Calif., and Samuel Joseph Weaver and wife Jill, of San Antonio,
Texas; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Leia; and a niece, Jo Anne Kay, of
Sebring, Fla. She is also survived by her loyal feline companion, Ebony, a
black short-haired domestic cat.
Dottie was preceded in death by her
parents; husband Arthur on Nov. 18, 2000; and a brother, Byron Gerald
"Jerry" Estabrook.
A Mass of Christian burial for Mrs.
Dorothy L. "Dottie" Weaver will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at the St.
Joseph Catholic Church, 1310 Main St., Rochester, with the Rev. Fr. Burt
Woolson officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday
in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. A prayer service
will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Dottie will be laid to eternal rest next to her
beloved husband Art in Rochester's IOOF Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be made to
Sisters of St. Joseph, 1440 W. Division Road, Tipton, IN 46072. You may sign
Dottie's guest book or light a candle to honor her memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Carolyn R. Shelpman
Carolyn R. SHELPMAN, 71, 314 N. Maple St., Akron, died at 9:15 a.m.
Friday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Richard
"Gene" Shelpman, of Akron; son, Wesley Shelpman, of Akron; sister,
Agnes Forgey, of Logansport; and brother, Eugene DeWitt, of California.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with visitation from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home.
Teena Martin
Teena MARTIN, 86, 914 Monticello Road, Rochester, died Friday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Joseph R. Morris
June
22, 1937 - March 9, 2012
Mr. Joseph Richard MORRIS, 74, of 302 Jefferson St., Rochester, was surrounded
by his loving family when he passed away at 6 a.m. on Friday at his residence.
Joe was born in Rochester on June 22,
1937, the son of Wallace and Susie Davis Morris. Growing up he shared his
childhood with three sisters, Marilyn, Frances and Donna Jean, and a brother,
Red. On Dec. 21, 1961, Joe married his best friend and the love of his life,
Sharon O'Connell, in Niles, Mich. This past December they celebrated their
golden anniversary. Their union produced three beautiful daughters. Through the
years, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren were added to the
family tree.
Retiring after 37 and a half years of
dedicated service from the Chrysler Transmission Plant of Kokomo, Joe
transitioned to more leisurely activities. In his free time he enjoyed
following Notre Dame and Indiana University football and basketball. He
especially enjoyed tracking IU during the Bobby Knight era. An avid
outdoorsman, Joe embraced nature and deer hunting, always looking to bag the trophy
of the season.
Joe is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Sharon, at home; three daughters, Kathleen Dooley and husband Freddie, of
Young America, Shirley Smith and husband Jeff, and Christine Freet and husband
Rob, all of Rochester; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Holloway and husband Mark,
of Rochester, Leah Correll, of China, Joseph "J.C." Correll, Myranda
Glant, Sara Spencer, Shawn Freet, and twins Craig Freet and Cory Freet, all of
Rochester; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Halterman and husband
George, of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Joe was preceded in death by his
parents; two sisters, France Baker and Donna Jean Olinger; a brother, Clifford
"Red" Morris; and his two faithful canine companions who've passed
over Rainbow Bridge, Gidget the teacup Poodle, and his favorite, Beau, a gray
toy Poodle.
A celebration of the life of Joseph
Morris will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th
St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 p.m. today and one
hour prior to the service in the funeral home on Tuesday. Joe will be laid to
rest in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the
Woodlawn Foundation through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation. Expressions
of sympathy may be sent to his family online at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Lynn Sanders
Lynn SANDERS, 77, Rochester, died at 4:03 a.m. Sunday at Seton
Specialty Hospital, Lafayette.
Survivors include his wife, Clara
Sanders, of Rochester; children, Mark Sanders, of West Palm, Fla., Steve
Sanders, of Las Vegas, Nev., Chris Sanders, of Las Vegas, Nev., Scotty Sanders,
of Florida, Susie Sanders, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Gary Medsker, of Rochester;
brother, James Sanders, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and sister, Hester Head, of
Chattanooga, Tenn.
No services will be observed.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Carolyn R. Shelpman
July
16, 1940 - March 9, 2012
Carolyn R. SHELPMAN, 71, 314 N. Maple St., Akron, passed away at 9:15
a.m. Friday at her residence.
Born July 16, 1940, in Cass County,
she was the daughter of Harrison and Ruth L. (DePoy) DeWitt. On Dec. 24, 1967,
in Las Vegas, Nev., she married Richard E. Shelpman, and he survives.
Carolyn was a professional babysitter
as well as a homemaker. She also looked after the elderly in her later years.
Carolyn graduated from Kewanna High School in 1958. She was a collector of
eagles.
Survivors include her husband, Richard
"Gene" Shelpman, of Akron; son, Wesley, Shelpman, of Akron; four
grandchildren, Wesley II, Alexis, Maverick and Aleesya Shelpman; sister, Agnes
and husband Herbert "Bud" Forgey, of Logansport; brother, Eugene and
wife Willadean DeWitt, of California; two sisters-in-law, Patricia and husband
Bill Vaugen, of Burlington, Ohio, and Margaret DeWitt, of Kewanna; and one
brother-in-law, Milo Shriver, of Akron.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; sister, Saraetta Shriver; and three brothers, Dallas, Jerry and Bill DeWitt.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the
Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with visitation from 5-7
p.m. today at the funeral home. Private burial will take place in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Hope
Hospice of Fulton County. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Kenneth Stidham
Kenneth STIDHAM, 78, Monterey, died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in Knox.
Survivors include daughters, Karen
Ketcham, of Culver, and Pamela Hovarter, of Knox; brother, David Stidham, of
Hyden, Ky.; and sister, Gladys Bowling, of Hyden, Ky.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the Monterey United Methodist Church, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Friday
at Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Gladys K. Tunis
Gladys K. TUNIS, 88, Rochester and formerly of Knox, died Friday at
Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Survivors include daughter, Jeanie
Gault, of Rochester; and sister, Lillian Fisher, of North Judson.
Services are 1 p.m. today at Braman
& Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, with visitation from 11 a.m. till time of
service today in the funeral home.
Steven R. Bright
Steven R. BRIGHT, 64, 2127 W. Indiana 110, Rochester, died Sunday.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl, at
home; two children, Stephanie Marquis, of Amboy, and Darrell Bright, of
Rochester; and one sister, Joan Kline, of Bremen.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at
Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday
in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service
on Thursday at the church.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Stephen R. Bright
March
28, 1947-March 11, 2012
Mr. Steven Richard BRIGHT, 64, of 2127 W. Indiana 110, Rochester, was
surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday at
home.
Steve was born in Rochester on March
28, 1947, to Richard W. and Frances R. Nellans Bright. Growing up he shared his
childhood with his sister, Joan. As a young boy Steve grew to love life on the
farm and began developing a solid work ethic. He helped his dad with the chores
for the heifers, pigs and chickens. Steve was a member of the Richland Center
High School Class of 1965; the last class to graduate before Richland Center
consolidated with Rochester Community Schools.
Following high school, Steve and
Cheryl worked at R.R. Donnelly & Sons in Warsaw for a short period of time.
On March 6, 1966, high school sweethearts, Steve married his best friend,
Cheryl Lynn Hibner, at the Richland Center United Methodist Church with Rev.
Edward Miller officiating. This was the same church his grandparents, Clair and
Ruth Nellans, attended and his parents Richard and Frances were married in 1943.
Their marriage of 46 years produced three children, Kendra stillborn, Darrell
and Stephanie. Over the years the family tree grew to include five
grandchildren.
Steve worked at Timbercrest in North
Manchester from 1968-1971 while Cheryl attended Manchester College, earning her
bachelors in elementary education, and was later awarded her masters in
education. On Saturdays, Steve returned to help out with the family farming
operation.
In 1971, Steve joined his father as a
full-time farmer. Together they raised replacement heifers and fattened
Hampshire hogs for 20 years. Each spring they planted a total of 1,200 acres of
wheat, corn and beans. Steve collected antique tractors. He completed major
mechanical overhauls on two of his favorite tractors, his Cockshutt 30 and the
John Deere B. Steve farmed with Internationals, New Holland, John Deere and
Case equipment.
A farmer for over four decades, Steve
cultivated the friendships and garnered the respect of fellow farmers and
business associates. He is remembered for good farm records, improvements made
to the farm ground, and always maintained to the highest level his farm
equipment. One of Steve's strengths was his ability to strategically plan and
organize the complete farming operation from planting season to the harvest. He
embraced the challenges of improving productivity by employing the advice of
his farm advisors, always on the cutting edge and blending family traditions
with new ideas. Being meticulous, Steve enjoyed keeping his shop organized, the
fence rows clean, and his trucks detailed and polished.
An avid outdoorsman, Steve's favorite
state park campsites were at Potato Creek, Mississinewa and Chain-o-Lakes.
There was nothing better than being with friends, drinking coffee or making
s'mores by the campfire while under the starlit summer skies. His Walnut Church
family was paramount in Steve's eyes. Whether it was sharing some fun on a
hayride, roasting hot dogs over the fire, going to Camp Mack or attending
Sunday services at Walnut, they were a close-knit group, enjoying many good
times together. His Christian walk included serving many years as church
Deacon, working on various church boards and teaching Sunday school classes. He
is remembered by his friends for consistent treatment of every one.
Each summer, Steve looked forward to
the annual antique power shows in Rochester and Winamac. He listened to the
music of the Gaithers and with enthusiasm watched R.F.D. Channel on TV. Steve
was very proud of his Lionel model trains and toy collection.
Steve will be lovingly remembered by
his wife, Cheryl, at home; a daughter, Stephanie Marquis and husband Sam, of
Amboy; a son, Darrell Bright and wife Dana, of Rochester; five grandchildren,
Wyatt, Claire and Ethan Bright, and Madelyn and Alex Marquis; and a sister,
Joan Kline and husband Keith, of Bremen. Also surviving are his brothers-in-law
and sister-in-law, La Verne and Eileen Hibner, of Plymouth, Dr. Dan Hibner
M.D., of Rochester, Don and Etta Hibner, of Kewanna, Larry and Carol Smith, of
Rochester, and Dr. Robert and Chris Hibner D.V.M., of Green Valley, Calif.; and
many loyal farming friends and his faithful Walnut Church family.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; his daughter, Kendra Lea, who was born into Heaven in 1975; and
brother-in-law, Joe Hibner.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Steven Richard Bright will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Walnut Church of the
Brethren, 19056 Gumwood Road, Argos, with Rev. Robert Rice assisted by Valarie
Kline officiating. Friends may visit with Steve's family from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the
service in the church. Interment will be at Richland Center IOOF Cemetery.
The family asks that memorial gifts in
lieu of flowers be made to The Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 3329 Burnet
Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095, or the Walnut Church of the Brethren. You may
wish to sign Steve's guest book or light a candle to honor his memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Orren A. Siders
Orren Agustus SIDERS, Eatonton, Ga., formerly of Kewanna, died at Macon
Georgia Hospital Friday.
Survivors include wife, Sandy LeRoy
Siders; brother, Lyle Siders, of Kewanna; and sisters, Wanda Siders, of
Patagonia, Ariz., and Freda McGrew, of Rochester.
Funeral services were Monday at the
Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Eatonton, Ga.
Arnold E. Powell Sr.
March
15, 1925 - March 12, 2012
Arnold E. POWELL Sr., 86, of
Logansport, passed away at 9:44 a.m. Monday in Rochester.
Born March 15, 1925, in New
Enterprise, Pa., he was the son of Elmer J. and Florence Lane Powell. He was
married to Cleda Helsel, who preceded him in death in November of 1984. In Cass
County, on July 1, 1985, he married Betty Harmon. She preceded him in death on
May 23, 2008.
A retired mechanic, Arnold was proud
to serve his country in the U.S. Army as part of the Asiatic Pacific Theater
during World War II and the Japanese Occupation.
Arnold was a member of the Wheatland
Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 1343 in Rochester.
Surviving are four daughters, Shirley
Powell, of Rochester, Patricia Fitterling, of Leiters Ford, Pauline Paugh, of
Wanatah, and Wilma Norris, of Logansport; three sons, Jeffrey (Susan) Powell,
Arnold (Jacqui) Powell Jr., both of Rochester, and Robert Shreck, of Ohio; two
brothers, Nelson High, of Pennsylvania, and Bill Powell, of Portage; and three
sisters, Zelda Dalesio, of Osterburg, Pa., Darlene Smith, of Hollidaysburg,
Pa., and Doris Campbell, of Austin, Texas.
He was preceded in death by one son,
Terry Powell; two brothers, Robert and Garwood High; and two sisters, Virgie
Butler and Nora Musselman.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday
in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Rev. Carolyn DeWitt officiating.
Burial with full military rites will follow in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of the service
in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to
a favorite charity. Light a candle of hope in remembrance of Arnold and view
his video tribute at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.
William R. Walters (Bill)
Sept.
11, 1934 - March 11, 2012
William R. WALTERS (Bill), age 77, passed away
Sunday.
On Sept. 11, 1934, he was born in
Rochester, to Robert and Ethel (Rhodes) Walters. William is a member of the St.
Paul Lutheran Church in Chesterton. He served in the Armed Forces for five years
in Ft. Sill, Okla., and Darmstadt, Germany. His special interests are tractors
and Barbershop music.
William married Catherine (Kietzman)
on Sept. 9, 1956, in Rochester, who survives along with their children, David
(Kim) Walters, of Valparaiso, William M. Walters, of Buffalo, Minn., Joyce
Walters, of Victor, Mont., and Denise (Jeff) Severson, of Victor, Mont;
grandchildren, Philip Wilson, David, Josh, Brad, Daniel, Hannah Sara and Abby
Walters; and sister, Kathryn (Jack) Thompson, of Argos.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Visitation will be Friday from 3-7
p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso. Services will be
10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 106 E. 1100 North, Chesterton,
with Rev. Erich Fickel officiating. Burial will be at Richland Center IOOF
Cemetery at 700 N. 100 West, Richland Center, at 2 p.m. CST, 3 p.m. EST.
Memorial donations may be made to St.
Paul Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. You may send online
condolences to the family at www.MoellerFuneralHome.com.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tom Miller
Tom MILLER, 62, Rochester, died Wednesday due to injuries in a
motor vehicle accident.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Orren A. Siders
June
29, 1945 - March 9, 2012
Orren Agustus SIDERS, Eatonton, Ga., formerly of Kewanna, died Friday at
Macon, Ga.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy
LeRoy Siders; brother, Lyle Siders, of Kewanna; and sisters, Wanda Siders, of
Patagonia, Ariz., and Freda McGrew, of Rochester.
Funeral services were Monday at the
Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Eatonton, Ga.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Lois A. Day
July
21, 1934 - March 14, 2012
Lois A. DAY, 77, Culver, died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday in Culver.
Survivors include her husband, Francis
M. Day, of Culver; two sons, Dean Day, of Stillwater, Mass., and Dale Day, of
Pretty Lake; one daughter, Linda O'Dell, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and one brother,
Don Yeoman, of Fort Wayne.
Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday
at Poplar Grove Cemetery, Culver. There will be no visitation.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Dee Harper
Dee HARPER, 41, 1150 Dogwood Drive, Rochester, died Thursday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Betty F. Singleton
March
15, 1930 - March 15, 2012
Betty F. SINGLETON, 82, 910 E. Fourth St., Rochester, passed away at 1:30
a.m. Thursday at her residence.
She was born on March 15, 1930, in
Knox, the daughter of Elmer and Norma (Heater) Riggleman. On Nov. 23, 1946, in
Knox, she married Joseph W. Singleton Sr. He preceded her in death on Sept. 22,
1993.
Mrs. Singleton had worked as a nurse
aide at the Knox Hospital, Knox, and Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She had
attended the First Church of God, Rochester, and enjoyed playing the guitar and
singing at the Senior Center, and painting.
Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte
and husband Robert Massey, of Rochester; son, Joseph W. Singleton Jr. and wife
Pam, of Elkhart; grandchildren, Angie Shidler, of Rochester, Andy and wife
Alice Arndt, of Rochester, Amy Gilbert, of Rochester, Rick Singleton, of Knox,
Michelle Reid, of Elkhart, and Shane and wife Crystal Singleton, of Goshen;
great-grandchildren, Dustin and wife Amanda Shidler, of Rochester, Lacey
Shidler, of Rochester, Joey Shidler, of Rochester, Brandy Arndt, of Kewanna,
Mike Arndt, of Rochester, Kirsten Arndt, of Rochester, Mellissa and husband Joe
Carpenter, of Rochester, James Gilbert, of Kewanna, Kathleen Paul, of Winamac,
Brandon Singleton, of Knox, Kayla Singleton, of Knox, Hannah Singleton, of
Goshen, Cody Singleton, of Goshen, and Trevor Reid, of Michigan; great-great-grandchildren,
Joey Carpenter, of Rochester, and Cadie Shidler, of Rochester; and sister,
Sadie Miller, of Kewanna; and also survived by her dachshund companion, Patty.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; seven sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Dolly
Bowen officiating. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to
service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County, American Heart Association, American Cancer
Society, or American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmbermanbros@rtcol.com.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Betty L. Carr
Betty L. CARR, 81, South Bend, formerly of Akron, died at 6:16 p.m.
Thursday at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Glendora Hamilton
July
16, 1924 - March 16, 2012
Glendora HAMILTON, 87, 15961 E. 100 South, Silver Lake, passed away at
2:20 a.m. Friday at her residence.
Born July 16, 1924, in Fulton County,
she was the daughter of Charles and Esther (Yarian) Gearhart. On July 26, 1943,
she married Delbert M. Hamilton, and he passed away on May 23, 1985.
She was a farm wife and a homemaker.
Glendora graduated from Akron High School. She attended the Akron Church of
God. She worked religiously with the food pantry at the church. She enjoyed
reading and plastic canvas.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy
and husband Mark Wilcox, of Silver Lake; four grandchildren, Christopher Wilcox
and Renee Cooper, of Akron, Heather and husband John Wildermuth, of Macy, Stephanie
and husband Scott Sterk, of Silver Lake, and Lynette and husband Ryan
Pritchett, of Silver Lake; six great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Grant
Wildermuth, Eli, Anna and Katie Sterk, and Luke Pritchett; sister, Gertrude
Walker, of Chili; and brother, Robert Gearhart, of North Manchester.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; sister, Freda Beigh; and two brothers, Lee Gearhart and Gerald
Gearhart.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Terry Canfield
officiating. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour
prior to the service on Sunday. Burial will take place in Silver Creek
Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the food pantry at the Akron Church of God. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Virginia Gady Kinsel
Service for Virginia Gady KINSEL, 85, Rochester, who died Jan. 23, 2012, will be held
at 2 p.m. March 25, at Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Dorothy G. Blalock
July
29, 1918 - March 16, 2012
Dorothy G. BLALOCK, 93, 3803 S. 950 West, Mentone, died at 9 p.m. Friday
at Mason Health Care.
Survivors include her husband, Tobie
H. Blalock, of Mentone; one daughter, Kathy McGowen, of Bremen; and two sons,
Barry Blalock, of Kokomo, and Dennis Blalock, of Burket.
Services are at 6 p.m. today at King
Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 4-6 p.m.
Betty J. Eikenberry
Betty J. EIKENBERRY, 82, Lake Placid, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died
at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring, Fla.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Betty Lou Carr
June
14, 1930 - March 15, 2012
Betty Lou CARR, 81, formerly of Akron, passed away at 6:13 p.m.
Thursday.
Born June 14, 1930, in Logansport, she
was the daughter of John A. Randolph and Mary K. (Albright) Randolph. She has
been a part of the Akron community since 1990. On Feb. 27, 1954, in Logansport,
she married Ralph A. Carr, who died in 1989.
She was a farmer's wife. When living
in Logansport, she attended Grace Lutheran Church, and presently attends
Granger Community Church.
Survivors include one daughter,
Catherine (spouse John) Davenport, of South Bend; two sons, Stephen Carr, of
Andover, Mass., and Randall (spouse Lori) Carr, of Rochester; daughter-in-law,
DeLure Carr, of Noblesville; sister-in-law, Maureen Randolph, of Kokomo; eight
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; son, James Lee Carr, in 2009; brothers, Robert Randolph,
Richard Randolph, Raymond Randolph and Francis Randolph; sister, Maxine
Singleton; and great-grandson, Brayden Carr.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron. Service
will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Olive Bethel Church of God, with Rev. Larry
Pyeatt officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Olive Bethel Church of God, 12998 W. 1000 South, Akron, IN 46910.
Arrangements by Earl-Love Funeral
Home, Akron. Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Patrick McCarty
Patrick McCARTY, 50, Rochester, died Saturday.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tom W. Miller
Oct.
5, 1949 - March 14, 2012
Tom W. MILLER, 62, 1844 E. 300 South, Rochester, died Wednesday due
to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Survivors include his mother, Jean
Miller; sister, Eileen Fellers; and brother, Charlie Miller, all of Rochester.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Private family services will take place
Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Vickie A. (Branson) Bruce
March
5, 1957 - March 18, 2012
Vickie A. (Branson) BRUCE, 55, of Star City, returned home to heaven at 4:54
p.m. Sunday at her residence.
Born March 5, 1957, in Hammond, she
was the devoted daughter of Carl and Patricia (Hurlburt) Branson. On March 25,
1983, she married her soulmate, Daniel L. Bruce. He survives.
She was a 1975 graduate of Griffith
High School. Vickie earned her degree in interior design in 1977. She later
returned to school and graduated from Purdue University in 2006 with a
bachelor's degree in social services.
She was a member of First United
Methodist Church in Winamac, Literacy Partners Board of Directors and the
Indiana Head Start Association.
She was the proud mother of her
children and beloved Nana to her grandchildren. She loved spending time with
family and friends. She dedicated her life to helping others and volunteering
with the Relay for Life and Toys for Tots. She also served as Girl Scout Troop
Leader for 12 years and also worked as a literacy tutor since 1990. Vickie was
IPIN Parent Liaison, INSOURCE Regional Parent Advocate and worked the Pulaski
County Head Start providing services, training and resources to local families
since 1990.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel
Bruce; mother, Patricia Branson, of Griffith; son, Robert Bruce (Samantha); and
daughter, Dana Marie Gilbert (Bob Reutebuch), all of Star City; brother, Terry
L. Branson (Tammy), of New Jersey; and father and mother-in-law, Edward and
Donna Gates, of Florida. She is also survived by grandchildren, Dorine Lynn,
Dylan Cole, Haylee Marie, Lauren Elizabeth and Daniel James, and several nieces
and nephews.
Vickie was a loyal friend and will be
missed by many.
Those welcoming her home in heaven are
her father, Carl Leon Branson; brother, Carl Wayne Branson; paternal
grandparents, William L. and Blanch N. (Ott) Branson; and maternal
grandparents, Lovell J. and Frances C. (Engle) Hurlburt.
Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Spring St., Winamac, with
Pastor Matt Landry officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the Bruce family at
www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Delberta ‘Dee’ Dickie Harper
March
1, 1971 - March 15, 2012
Delberta "Dee" Dickie HARPER, 41, Rochester, died Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include her husband, Don, at
home; four daughters, Mellisha Rensberger, Ashlee Harper, Brittany Card and
Jon-Tae Harper, all of Rochester; three sons, Elija Harper, of Silver Lake,
Patrick Card, of Gladwin, Mich., and Adriel Harper, of Rochester; mother,
Lillie Dickie Miller; and three brothers, Elroy Dale, of Wide Ruins, Ariz.,
Delbur Dickie, of Wabash, and Del D. Dickie, of Rochester.
Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 1-3 p.m.
Brian Charles Dalton
Sept.
15, 1961 - March 18, 2012
Brian Charles DALTON, 50, Westport, died at 12:25 a.m. Sunday at the
Hospice of South Central Indiana inpatient facility in Columbus.
Survivors include two daughters,
Ashley Dalton, of Montezuma, and Candace Dalton, of Arkansas; and one brother,
Bradley Thomas Dalton, of Petaluma, Calif.
There will be no services.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to
Hathaway-Myers Chapel, Columbus.
Marvin Owens Czapansky
June
12, 1928 - March 18, 2012
Marvin Owens CZAPANSKY, 83, died at 9:45 a.m. EST on Sunday at Hamilton
Grove Communities.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice
"Evon" Czapansky, of Rolling Prairie; and one daughter, Wendy Mrozinski,
of La Porte.
Private family service will be held.
Essling Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements.
Patrick Brian McCarty
Oct.
13, 1961 - March 17, 2012
Patrick Brian McCARTY, 50, 4461 Boicourt, Rochester, died at 12:47 p.m.
Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy, at
home; three sons, Bradley Scott McCarty, of Huntington, Brian Patrick McCarty,
of Logansport, and L.B. Mongosa, of Macy; two daughters, Mindy Townsend, of
Macy, and Trina Bright, of Plainwell, Mich.; mother, Janet Johnson, of Nyona
Lake; father, Donald McCarty, of Logansport; and two sisters, Kim Reid, of
Logansport, and Kristi Boyd, of Noblesville.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday
and one hour prior to the service on Friday in the funeral home.
Tom W. Miller
Oct.
5, 1949 - March 14, 2012
Tom W. MILLER, 62, 1844 E. 300 South, Rochester, died Wednesday due
to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Tom was born on Oct. 5, 1949, in
Plymouth, to Clem H. and Jean (Neidlinger) Miller. He graduated from Rochester
High School in 1968. He went on to earn a degree in agronomy from Purdue
University in 1972. After college, he returned to Rochester to become a partner
in the family farm where he grew up. Tom remained an active farmer until 2011
when his career was sidelined due to illness.
Tom attended First Baptist Church,
Rochester. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family and was an avid
fisherman and Purdue fan. Tom also spent many evenings in area gyms watching
Zebra basketball. He loved his nieces and nephews and took great pride in their
accomplishments, videotaping everything from kindergarten music programs and
RHS golf matches to 4-H beef shows. The warmth of spring beckoned Tom to the
woods where he searched for sponge morel delicacies, coming home with enough to
share with the whole family.
Tom is lovingly remembered by his
mother, Jean Miller; sister, Eileen Fellers; and brother, Charlie (Katie)
Miller; two nieces, Lori Fellers and Sarah Miller, all of Rochester; four
nephews, Brad (Kimi) Fellers, of Carmel, Cory Fellers and his companion Sophia,
of Beaverton, Oregon, and Joe (Brianne) Miller, and Greg Miller and fiance
Katie Holmes, of Rochester; great-nieces and nephew, Courtney Fellers, and
Vivian and Grayson Miller; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his two
devoted canine companions Shep, the Australian Shepherd blend, and Max, his
Labradoodle.
Tom was preceded in death by his
father, Clem H. Miller Jr., April 17, 2008; and brother-in-law, Stephen L.
Fellers, April 8, 2000.
Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m.
at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Private family
services will take place Wednesday, with Rev. Dr. Mark Spencer officiating.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice
of Rochester or the First Baptist Church Scholarship fund. You may sign Tom's
guest book or light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Harold Dean Clevenger Sr.
April
13, 1922 - March 11, 2012
Harold Dean CLEVENGER Sr., 89,
formerly of LaPaz and Bremen, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, March 11, 2012, at the
Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette.
He was born April 13, 1922, in
Rochester, to William Clevenger and Ruth (Richmond) and was raised by his
mother and stepfather, Omar Gregory. As an adult, he lived in Kewanna, Inwood,
Plymouth, LaPaz and Bremen before retiring to the Indiana Veterans Home in
2007.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; brothers, Norman, Robert and Harry Gregory; sisters, Netha Croussore
and Nettie Fry; a daughter-in-law, Starrene Clevenger; and two great-grandsons,
Mason and Christian Trevino-Clevenger.
Harold is survived by his wife,
Charlotte Tomalavicz, at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette; sons,
Harold (and Karen), of Walkerton, Larry (Linda), of Inwood, and James (Linda),
of Bremen; daughter, Virginia (Gary) Sullivan, of Paulden, Ariz.; stepson, Johann
Backer, of Mishawaka; and a sister, Anna Mae Miller, of Rochester. He also is
survived by 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be sent in
Harold's name to the National Ranger Memorial Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 53369,
Fort Benning, GA 31995.
Graveside services were held Tuesday
at the Indiana Veterans Home cemetery.
Hartzler Clapper Funeral Home of
Brookston is handling the arrangements.
Betty J. Eikenberry
April
21, 1929 - March 17, 2012
Betty J. EIKENBERRY, 82, Lake Placid, Fla., and formerly of Rochester,
Ind., passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Hope Hospice in Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Sebring, Fla.
She was born on April 21, 1929, in
Ashland, Ky., the only child of Fred and Kathleen (Phipps) Hillman and only
grandchild of Dr. Andrew J. and Verlina (Sparks) Hillman.
She was employed at Ashland Oil from
1952 until 1960. After living in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, and Peru, Ind., she
moved to Lake Manitou in Rochester, where she was employed at the Defense
Contract Administration Services at the AM General facility in South Bend.
After leaving that position, she became sole owner of a ladies' boutique on the
lake and a Redwing Shoe Store in Peru for a number of years. In 1992, she
retired, married Wallace Eikenberry, of Mexico, Ind., and they moved to Lake
Placid, Fla.
Survivors include her daughter, Holly
and husband Darryl Ridgley, of Valdosta, Ga.; son, William and wife Julie
Adams, of Terre Haute; stepsons, Braxton Eikenberry, of Akron, and Miles and
wife Shenghong Eikenberry, of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Drew, Max
and Sam Ridgley, of Valdosta, Ga., and Lauren Adams, of Terre Haute; and
step-granddaughter, Heather and husband Byron Stoner, of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Wallace Eikenberry; and her parents.
A celebration of life service will be
at a later date with internment at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Linda K. Hartmann
Sept.
26, 1949 - March 14, 2012
Linda K. HARTMANN, 63, Altamonte Springs, Fla., died at 1:20 p.m.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.
Survivors include her husband, Ed
Hartmann; and son, Tom Garver, of Altamonte, Springs, Fla.
Funeral services were held Sunday at
Riverside Baptist Church in Orlando, Fla.
Delberta ‘Dee’ Dickie Harper
March
1, 1971 - March 15, 2012
Delberta "Dee" Dickie HARPER, 41, of Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester,
shortly after admission on March 15, 2012.
Dee was born on March 1, 1971, in
Crown Point, New Mexico, the precious daughter of Delbert D. and Lillie Dale
Dickie. A Native American and cherished member of the Navajo tribe, she was
known to them as Glez-Bah, meaning "Little Lady." Growing up she
shared her childhood with three brothers, Elroy, Delbur and Del. As a young
lady at age 13, Dee was an innovative entrepreneur, entering the workforce
while bringing joy to others. She dressed as a clown and attended children's
birthday parties, singing and delivering balloon bouquets. She enjoyed baking
cakes and had established a thriving business. With great pride in 1988, Dee
graduated from Gallup High School, Gallup, New Mexico.
On Oct. 21, 1995, Dee married her best
friend and the love of her life, Donald L. Harper, at the Fulton United
Methodist Church. Later that day, in an evening ceremony, the two were
officially married by employing Native American rituals and customs.
Dee served as store manager for four
years at Rochester's G.N.C. Store. Most recently she volunteered as a medical
assistant at the Compassionate Health Care Center. Dee's dream was to become a registered
nurse. A nursing student at Ivy Tech, she was three courses short from reaching
her goal.
A friend to animals, Dee had saved the
lives of many kittens. As an avid sports fan, she loved the Colts and cheered
for her brothers at the demolition derbies they competed in. She once drove a
demolition car herself. Dee loved swap meets and car shows, and she collected
purses and shoes. Remembered as an extraordinary cook and baker, Dee loved
making cupcakes for the kids. To relax, she listened to music from the '80s;
her favorites were White Snake and the music of Michael Jackson. Most important
in her life was her loving family. Dee cherished the many good times they
shared and especially treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Dee is lovingly remembered by her
husband, Don, at home; four daughters, Mellisha Rensberger and husband Alan,
Ashlee Harper, Brittany Card and fiance Jordan O'Neill, and Jon-Tae Harper, all
of Rochester; three sons, Elijah Harper and wife Laci, of Silver Lake, Patrick
Card and fiance Nickole Prince, of Gladwin, Mich., and Adriel Harper, of
Rochester; mother, Lillie Dickie Miller; three brothers, Elroy Dale, of Wide
Ruins, Ariz., Delbur Dickie, of Wabash, and Del D. Dickie, of Rochester;
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Betty Harper, of Rochester; and
nine grandchildren and expecting a new grandson in June of 2012.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Delbert; and grandma, Louise Dale.
A celebration of the life of Dee
Harper will be at 3 p.m. today in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th
St., Rochester, with Pastor Jim Dillinger officiating. Friends may visit with
the family from 1-3 p.m. today in the funeral home. Interment will be in the
Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be sent to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Patrick Brian McCarty
Oct.
13, 1961-March 17, 2012
Mr. Patrick Brian McCARTY, 50, of 4461 Boicourt, Rochester, passed away at
12:47 p.m. Saturday.
Pat was born in Logansport on Oct. 13,
1961, the son of Donald and Janet Heiden McCarty. Growing up he shared his childhood with two
sisters, Kristi and Kim. Pat attended Caston
schools, and with great pride graduated with his Caston High School Class of
1980. During his high school years, he
enjoyed playing the bass drum as a member of the marching Comets. A versatile athlete, Pat ran cross country,
played outfield for the Comets and was the safety on the football team.
On June 25, 2011, Pat and Cynthia
Diane Wagoner were married in Rochester.
Together they enjoyed fishing and kayaking on the Tippecanoe River. They also enjoyed catching the breeze on warm
summer days while riding his Harley Heritage Softail. A favorite destination was Milwaukee. Pat was also the proud owner of a Harley Road
King.
Enjoying working with his hands and
carpentry, Pat built a gazebo, deck and an outhouse. In his free time, he restored cars from
earlier years; he had a jeep and was especially proud of his 1972 Corvette
Stingray. Paramount in his life was his
family. Spending time with his
grandchildren was especially fun. They
loved to challenge “Grandpa Pat” with wrestling.
Pat is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Cindy, at home; three sons, Bradley Scott McCarty and fiancé Cassie
Wilds, of Huntington, Brian Patrick McCarty and wife Tero, of Logansport, and
L. B. Mongosa, of Macy; two daughters, Mindy Townsend and husband Donald, of
Macy, and Trina Bright and husband Tom, of Plainwell, Mich.; mother, Janet Johnson
of Nyona Lake; father, Donald McCarty and wife Kay, of Logansport;
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cletis and Beverly Wagoner, of Rochester; two
sisters, Kim Reid and husband Chuck, of Logansport, and Kristi Boyd, of
Noblesville; stepsister, Jenny Burgess and husband Troy, of Plainfield;
stepbrother, Jon Sera and wife Jenni, of Fishers; sister-in-law, Brenda
Crawford and husband Steve, of Tipton; brother-in-law, William C. Wagoner and
wife Kelly, of Neenah, Wis.; and seven grandchildren, Dawson and Emma McCarty,
of Huntington, Clayton, Colby and Shayla Bright, of Plainwell, Mich., and
Laynee and Lindey Townsend, of Macy.
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
A celebration of the life of Patrick
B. McCarty will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W.
18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Stephen Addison officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8
p.m. today and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Leiters Ford
Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Herbert A. Ballenger
Jan.
2, 1921 - March 22, 2012
Herbert Allen BALLENGER, 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, died at 6:25 a.m.
Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
He is survived by his daughter,
Krystal K. Smith, of Rochester.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation 3-6 p.m. Sunday and one
hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
John Rucker
June
11, 1955 - March 21, 2012
John RUCKER, 56, formerly of Rochester, died Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Joanna
Rucker, at home; and two sons, Travis Rucker, of Marfa, Texas, and Ryan Rucker,
of Galveston.
Services are 3 p.m. Monday in the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Herbert A. Ballenger
Jan.
2, 1921 - March 22, 2012
Mr. Herbert Allen BALLENGER, of 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, passed away at 6:25
a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Herb was born in Fulton County on Jan.
2, 1921, the son of Marvin and Ola Riggle Ballenger. Growing up he shared his
childhood with a sister, Freda. With great pride Herb graduated from Akron High
School with his Class of 1939. He was drum major of the band during his years
as a Flyer. Following high school he attended Manchester College, where he
pursued a degree to teach high school history. His quest to attain the degree
was interrupted with his service to our country during World War II.
During his stint with the U.S. Army,
Herb was involved with the Rome-Arno and North Apennies battles. He received
the EAME Theater Ribbon, two bronze stars, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the
World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 26, 1945.
Rochester's First Christina Church, on
Nov. 9, 1947, was the setting where Herb married his best friend and the love
of his life, Gloria F. Ensign. Their union spanned more than six decades and
produced a set of twins, Kent and Krystal. Later the family tree grew with the
additions of two grandsons and a great-granddaughter. The entire family enjoyed
music with Gloria at the piano, and Herb would lead the music during family
sing-a-longs.
An avid sportsman and lifetime
athlete, Herb enjoyed taking to the links. As a young man, his grandfather
fashioned a four-hole mini-course in an alfalfa field. This made the fairways a
bit challenging to navigate but allowed for a great place to practice elevating
his game. His favorite golf courses were Mill Creek and North Manchester's
Sycamore. Golf took Herb and Gloria to sunny Florida's city Mulberry. It was
not only a place to enjoy the warmth of the sunshine but was a golden
opportunity to take the challenges of a variety of golf courses during the
winter months allowing year-round play.
Tuesday night early league men's
bowlers will remember Herb playing on the Rochester Glass team for many years.
He enjoyed watching Major League Baseball, especially the White Sox - a man who
fiercely cheered for the underdogs. During the autumn, he was locked on to NFL
football on Sunday afternoons. The Colts were his favorite team.
Herb will be lovingly remembered by
his daughter, Krystal K. Smith, of Rochester; two grandsons, Chad E. Ballenger,
of Ballwin, Mo. and Brian P. Ballenger, of Ellisville, Mo.;
great-granddaughter, Tiffany A. Ballenger, of Park Ridge, Ill.; a niece, Jill
Stockwell and husband Bill, of Crawfordsville, Ill.; brother-in-law, John
Ensign and wife Marilyn, of Peru; special friends, Nancy Tilden and Bobbie
Hazen Pope; Outreach Ministry friend, Bert Sterk; and his Wynnfield table
mates, Jim Bair, Al "Toad" Sibert and Rudy Rom; and numerous cousins
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; wife, Gloria, on May 19, 2009; son, Kenton J. Ballenger, on Nov. 25,
2005; sister and brother-in-law, Freda and Dean Ault; niece and nephew, Alys
Ault Doering and Dale Doering; and special friend, Bob Hazen.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Herbert Ballenger will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Terry Canfield officiating. Friends
may visit with the family from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to the
service in the funeral home. Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery,
Athens, where graveside military rites will be conducted by the LeRoy Shelton
American Legion No. 36 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1343, both of
Rochester.
Memorials may be made to the food
pantry or the charity of choice. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be sent
to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Martha Wilhelmine (Kline) Ginther
Martha Wilhelmine (Kline) GINTHER died on March 6, 2012, at the
Hospice Care Center in Longview, Wash., at the age of 94.
"Willie" was born and raised
on a farm in Delong. On July 4, 1937, she married Albert F. Ginther. The
marriage resulted in two sons and a daughter. The family moved frequently as
the children were growing up, living in various towns in Indiana, Ohio and
Maine.
Willie was athletically inclined,
belonging to the "200 Club" when did league bowling. When in her 50s,
she took up golf and was selected as "most improved female rookie" by
the country club to which she belonged. She was an exceptional cook who always
made sure that family and guests were well-fed and comfortable. She was
fortunate enough to live independently in her home until her death and got
great pleasure from her vegetable garden, which she maintained through her
final year.
Willie is survived by her son, Phillip
Ginther, of Salem, Ore.; her daughter, Beverly Miller, of LaCenter, Wash.; two
sisters, Bernice Hartz, of Leiters Ford, and Dorothy Talbott, of Monterey; and
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband,
Albert F. Ginther; and her oldest son, Frederick J. Ginther, of Muncie.
There will be a graveside service at
Leiters Ford Cemetery on Sat., April 28, at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be sent to the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church or Hope Hospice.
John Rucker
June
11, 1955 - March 21, 2012
Mr. John RUCKER, 56, formerly of Rochester, passed away Wednesday in
Delphi.
John was born in Wabash on June 11,
1955, the son of Alfred and Mabel Putman Rucker. Growing up he shared his
childhood with a sister, Nancy, and two brothers, Jimmy and Dean. As a young
man John served two stints with the U.S. Navy for a total of 16 years service
to our country. Initially he served during the end of the Vietnam War. He
returned to duty from 1989-2000, serving during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
His responsibilities were as boatman and chef.
In June of 1974, John married Joanna
Lyn Casey at the Athens United Methodist Church. Their union produced a
precious daughter, Adrianne Joanne, and two handsome sons, Travis and Ryan. The
family tree continued to grow with the additions of four grandchildren. John dearly
loved his family and especially treasured the times spent with his
grandchildren. To relax he enjoyed listening to blue grass music, Grandpa Jones
or Merle Haggard while relaxing in his easy chair. At his side were his devoted
canine companions, Laurel the black lab-rottie mix, and Tessie, his black and
white Welsh Pembroke Corgi.
John's passion was cooking. Many will
remember John's culinary creations at the Streamliner Junction. He served up
all of the customers' requests, satisfying them for over 15 years. John loved
cooking for his family, too. He was always in the center of the kitchen or
hovering over the grill creating the special requests, supplying the feast for
holidays and special family celebrations. A Cubs fan, John loved the rodeo, and
in his earlier years experienced the challenges of bull riding. A lifetime
athlete, he enjoyed training and running in marathons. John ran in many, but
his most memorable were South Bend's Sunburst, and the Chicago and Los Angeles
marathons. During his Navy years, he ran a marathon in Cuba.
He is survived by his wife, Joanna
Rucker, at home; two sons, Travis Rucker and wife Sandy, of Marfa, Texas, and
Ryan Rucker and wife Jeana, of Galveston; four grandchildren, November and
Dawson Hunt, and Bailey and Ryanna Rucker; a brother-in-law, David Casey, of
Delphi; two nephews, Steven and Anthony Casey, of Delphi; and two canine
companions, Laurel and Tessie.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a daughter born into heaven, Adrianne Joanne; a sister, Nancy Carithers;
and two brothers, Dean and Jimmy Rucker.
A celebration of the life of John
Rucker will be at 3 p.m. on Monday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W.
18th St., Rochester, with Chaplain Jason See officiating. Friends may visit
with the family from 1-3 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be
in the Athens Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the LeRoy
Shelton American Legion Post No. 36 and the Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post No. 1343.
Friends may sign John's guest book or
light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Helen C. Shunk
July
28, 1915 - March 23, 2012
Helen C. SHUNK, 96, formerly of Mentone, passed away at 4:45 a.m.
Friday at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.
Born July 28, 1915, in Mentone, she
was the daughter of Henry H. and Nettie (Bonnell) Griffis. On Aug. 2, 1933, she
married Wayne A. Shunk, and he passed away March 20, 1972.
She was a homemaker and also owned and
operated a Zenith TV Sales and Service Shop with her husband. Helen continued
to do TV repair work herself after he husband passed away.
She was a member of the Mentone First
Baptist Church, where she was a longtime church librarian and also taught
Sunday school for many years. Helen enjoyed gardening and spending time with
her friends. She was a Beaver Dam High School graduate.
Survivors include nieces from the
local area, Paula Whitesell, and Betty and husband Larry Boggs, both of Warsaw.
Several other nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by one
brother, Carl Griffis; and one sister, Caddye Rouch.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday at King
Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Richard Tyson officiating. Burial will take
place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone. Visitation is from noon-2 p.m. Monday
at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, IN 46539.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Mentone First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sharon F. Carpenter Brown
Nov.
11, 1942-March 24, 2012
Sharon F. Carpenter BROWN, 69, Rochester, died at 5 p.m. Saturday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard
Brown, of Rochester; two sons, Todd Brown, of Dyer, and Michael Van Etten, of
Chicago, Ill.; and four daughters, Rhonda Hurt, of Rochester, Deirdre
Stavedahl, of Warsaw, Denise Islas, of Warsaw, and Dawn Webb, of Goshen.
Funeral services will be held at 6
p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from
3-6 p.m. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Betty L. Gillilaad
Betty L. GILLILAND, 84, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, at
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
Born in Peru, Ind., Betty worked with
the production staff with Torins Mfg. for 25 years, retiring in 1986.
Surviving are her daughter, Joyce
(David) Woodcox, of Fort Wayne; son, Jim (Patricia) Gilliland, of Fort Wayne;
grandchildren, Mandy Gleave, Matt Gilliland and Alisha Carlson; and six
great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by parents
Glen and Mattie Horton; and sister, Nina Patterson.
Graveside service is noon Tuesday at
IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorials may be made to the Visiting
Nurse and Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. To sign the
online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
Philip L. Michael
July
1, 1940-March 24, 2012
Philip L. MICHAEL, 71, 3153 Center St., Tippecanoe, passed away at 7:56
a.m. Saturday at his residence.
Born July 1, 1940, in Rochester, he
was the son of Evan Michael and Mazie (Hanson) Michael. He lived in the Akron
community most of his life, and lived in Tippecanoe for three years. Philip
graduated with the Class of 1958 from Hammond Tech High School.
On May 20, 1977, in Rochester, he
married Jennie (maiden name Masterson) Michael. He was employed by Sealed Power
of Rochester as a machinist in Rochester for 27 years. He was a member of the
National Audubon Society (being an avid bird watcher), Fulton County Bass Club,
Akron Lions Club, sang in a gospel trio singing group named "New
Wine," attended the Akron Church of God and currently the Riverview
Community Church, Tippecanoe.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie;
children, Rick Michael, of Fort Wayne, RaeAnn Michael, of Fort Wayne, Mike
Morgan, of Fort Wayne, Wayne (spouse Shellie) Ash, of Estill Springs, Tenn.,
Joe (spouse Melissa) Ash, of Clarksville, Tenn., and Millie (spouse) Nathan)
Smith, of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the
Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron, with memorial service
following at 7 p.m. officiated by Rev. Rod Ruberg.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Riverview Community Church, 3780 Indiana 110, Tippecanoe, IN 46570.
Arrangements by Earl-Love Funeral
Home, Akron. Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Bonnie J. Pletcher
June
16, 1938-March 23, 2012
Bonnie J. PLETCHER, 73, 1624 Freedom Drive, Fort Wayne, and formerly of
Akron, died at 7:26 a.m. Friday at her residence.
Survivors include two daughters,
Pennie Ward, of Harrison, Ariz., and Cindy Bucher, of Akron; son, William Max
Pletcher, of Mesa, Ariz.; and brother, Edward Max Grubbs, of Cloverport, Ky.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Akron
United Methodist Church, Akron, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the
church.
Arrangements entrusted to Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Travis L. Karn Dall
Sept.
4, 1991-March 23, 2012
Travis L. Karn DAIL, 20, Rochester, died Friday in Rochester.
He is survived by his father, Phillip
Dail, of Columbus, Ohio.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with visitation from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Larry A. Biddle
Dec.
4, 1942 - March 19, 2012
Larry A. BIDDLE, 69, formerly of Peru, passed away Tuesday, March 19,
2012, in Largo, Fla.
He was born in Montpelier, Ohio, on
Dec. 4, 1942, the son of Charles R. and Margaret Watts Biddle.
Larry was a 1962 graduate of Peru High
School and a U.S. Army veteran. His military decorations include the Good
Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Larry was a retired
N&W Railroad conductor.
He is survived by his daughter, Brenda
J. Marks and her husband Dean, of Peru; a grandson, Mitchell Marks; sisters,
Sharon Howard and her husband Donald, of Peru, and Carol Minyard, of Peru; and
a brother, Terry Biddle and his wife Carol, of Peru. Several aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews also survive, along with his former wife, Rhea Biddle.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a brother, Gary Biddle.
A memorial service will be held at a
later date.
Local arrangements have been entrusted
to Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.
Sharon F. Carpenter Brown
Nov.
11, 1942 - March 24, 2012
Sharon F. Carpenter BROWN, 69, of Rochester, went to be with her Lord on March
24, 2012, at 5 p.m. in Life Care Center of Rochester.
Sharon was born on Nov. 11, 1942, in
Rochester, the daughter of Emmitt (Deloris Lozier) Carpenter. On Nov. 26, 1960,
Sharon fell in love and married Leonard Brown. Together, they raised six
children and have celebrated 51 years of marriage. Sharon collected lighthouses
and loved to watch her hummingbirds.
She is survived by her husband,
Emmitt; daughters, Rhonda (Bob) Hurt, of Rochester, Deirdre (Charles) Stavedahl
and Denise (Fernando) Islas, of Warsaw, and Dawn (Shawn) Webb, of Goshen; sons,
Todd (Samantha) Brown, of Dyer, and Michael VanEtten, of Chicago, Ill.; and a
legacy of 38 grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; two brothers; and three great-grandchildren.
A time to gather and share memories
will be held today from 3-6 p.m. at the Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home in
Rochester. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. A graveside service will be
held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorials may be directed toward the
family.
Michael R. Frye
Sept.
2, 1951 - March 24, 2012
Michael R. FRYE, 60, of Logansport, passed away at 6:14 p.m. Saturday
at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born Sept. 2, 1951, in Logansport, he
was the son of Arthur M. Frye and Norma Jean Gaby.
Mr. Frye retired from
Pennsylvania/Conrail in 1975, then worked for Frye Trucking, Wilsons Food
Processing, Eaton Corporation and Federal Mogul. He was a 1970 graduate of
Caston High School. Mr. Frye was a United States Marine Corp. veteran, serving
from 1976 until 1982. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Kewanna.
Survivors include his father, Arthur
M. Frye and wife Nila Jean, of Logansport; brother, Phillip Frye and wife
Lynne, of Champaign, Ill.; sisters, Diana Smith, of Rochester, Carol Colvin and
husband Eric, of Kewanna, Linda Brady and Gena and Jaime, of Logansport, and
Kathy Smith and husband Dan, of Burnettsville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
mother; and one brother, Jeffrey L. Frye.
Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday
at Cedarville Cemetery in Burnettsville, with Pastor Jason See officiating.
Burial will take place in Seceder Cemetery, Burnettsville, with full military
graveside rites.
Memorial donations may be made to the
family to help with expenses.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. You may sign the guest book and send online
condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Carol Jo Hickle
Carol Jo HICKLE, 76, Kewanna, died Monday at South Bend Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger
& Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Judianne ‘Granny’ Clark Renz
May
22, 1941 - March 26, 2012
Judianne "Granny" Clark RENZ, 70, of Peru, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Monday at the Blair Ridge
Health Campus, Peru.
She was born in Wabash County on May
22, 1941, the daughter of Laymond and Gladys Perry Clark.
She worked for United Technology in
Wabash, North Manchester and Peru. She was a bartender most of her life from
Indiana and Florida and also was employed at Save-A-Lot and Goodwill in Peru.
Judy made over 70 quilts for family and friends, and she loved to read and help
other people. She loved Jesus Christ and her personal Lord and Savior and would
say, "She knew where she was going and couldn't wait to get there!"
She is survived by her daughters, Teri
White (Rob), of Rochester, and Cheryl Myers, of Wabash; a son, Mark Renz
(Allison), of Huntington; grandchildren, Mac Pemberton and his friend Corie
Dean, Jessica (Mat) Household, Brittany (Matt) Harrison, Amber Walls, Ashley
(Josh) Renz-French, Alyssa Renz and Shawn Renz; great-grandchildren, Haleigh
Householder, Vincent Householder, Cody Harrison, Jeremiah Walls, Leah Walls,
Jordan Renn, John Renn II, Mykenzie Renn, Jathen French, Hayley French, Braydon
French, Madison French and Hope Walls; sisters, Lois Ellen James, of North
Manchester, Katherine (Kit) Hitlaw, of Wabash, and Nancilou (Art) Moyers, of
Burlington, Iowa; nieces, Lisa (Bob) Haupert, Debbie (Terry) Barrett, Diane
Wood, Lori Conley and Kaylee Clark; nephews, Fred James, Danny Moyers and Paul
Moyers; and special friends Wes and Wanda Miller.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her stepmother, Phyllis Clark Sickafus; and stepmother Katherine
Clark.
A service celebrating the life of Judy
"Granny" Renz will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at the Eikenberry-Eddy
Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, with her daughter, Pastor Teri White,
officiating. Family and friends will gather from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the
Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made through the funeral home to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church
J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Youth Group. Online condolences may be sent online at
www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.
Travis L. Karn Dail
Sept.
4, 1991 - March 23, 2012
Travis L. Karn DAIL, 20, of Rochester, passed away Friday in Rochester.
Born Sept. 4, 1991, in Winamac, he was
the son of Ester Darline Karn Shepherd and Phillip Dail.
He was a laborer at Donald John's
Construction.
Survivors include his father, Phillip
Dail, of Columbus, Ohio; aunt, Patricia Kuykendoll, of Rochester; stepfather,
Randy Shepherd, of Rochester; and uncles, Leroy Karn, of Rochester, Eugene
Karn, of Rochester, and Darvin Karn, of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his
mother, Ester Darline Karn Shepherd; brother, Lester L.K. Dail; and
grandparents.
Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with Rev. Floyd Allen officiating.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment
will take place in Culver Masonic Cemetery.
The Odom Funeral Home of Culver is in
charge of arrangements. Letters of condolence for the family may be sent via
the obituary page at www.odomfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Lawrence L. Bonewitz
Lawrence
L. BONEWITZ, 88, North Manchester, died Saturday.
Services are at 4 p.m. today at McKee
Mortuary, North Manchester, with visitation from noon-4 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Darlene F. Bulington
June
4, 1940 - March 26, 2012
Darlene F. BULINGTON, 71, of Remington, passed from this life on March 26,
2012, in her home. She was lovingly surrounded by Tim, her longtime companion;
her children; and wonderful care givers from Serenity Hospice, Inc. After 18
years, her battle with breast cancer has finally come to any end and she is at
rest.
She was born on June 4, 1940, to Cecil
and June (Warren) Atkinson in Indianaola, Neb. Darlene excelled at and truly
enjoyed being a Tupperware consultant for more than 30 years. She was also very
active in her church, First Baptist Church of Rensselaer, as a member of the
Ladies Missionary Circle, church treasurer, nursery attendant and more. Darlene
enjoyed being a participant in the Relay for Life each year and truly enjoyed
catching up over lunch with classmates from the Remington High School Class of
1958,
Darlene is survived by her best friend
and longtime companion Timothy Tomasello Sr.; her son LaVerne Lee (Marcia) Goad
Jr., of Goshen; her son Kenneth Charles (Rhonda) Goad, of Indianapolis; and her
daughter Lisa Faye (Mike) Brooking, of Colorado Springs, Colo. She is also
survived by Tim's children, Timothy Tomasello Jr. and Teresa (Darcy) Bennett,
of Peachtree City, Ga. She was a proud grandma to nine grandchildren, Vernon,
Valarie, Jennifer, Jessica, Cara, Alex, Culley, Jessica and Rikki; and four
great-grandchildren, Ricky Lee, Skyler Paul, Liam Anthony and Kylee Elisabeth.
Darlene is also survived by two sisters, Carol (Dean) Jensen, of Rochester, and
Donna (Otis) Reynolds, of Remington; two brothers, Larry Atkinson, of
Monticello, and Steve Atkinson, of Pontiac, Ill.; her uncle, Ronald (Gloria)
Warren, of McCook, Neb.; and her aunt, Virginia Restano, of Remington.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Cecil and June Atkinson; her sister, Shirley (Bramble) Scheffer;
brothers, Ronald Atkinson and Charles Atkinson; and her great-granddaughter,
Cherokee Pillow.
Visitation will be held Thursday at
the Jackson Funeral Chapel, 250 N. McKinley Ave., Rensselaer, from 4-8 p.m.
CDT. Funeral services will be Friday at the First Baptist Church of Rensselaer,
2010 N. McKinley Ave., at 10 a.m. CDT, with Pastor Dan Hester officiating.
Burial will follow at the Remington Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First
Baptist Church of Rensselaer. See www.jacksonfuneral.com to leave condolences.
Virginia Quick
Virginia QUICK, 89, 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, died at 7:15 a.m.
Tuesday at her residence.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Linda Fay Jackson
July
29, 1945 - March 27, 2012
Linda Fay JACKSON, of Plymouth, age 66, passed away on Tuesday at 3:20
a.m. in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
On July 29, 1945, she was born to
George and Emma (Coonfare) Williams in Starke County.
She has lived most of her life in
Marshall County. Linda was a cook at the Country Inn restaurant in Plymouth;
also worked for Sunoco Truck Plaza, Etna Green; and Pizza King, Warsaw. She was
a member of the Inwood United Methodist Church, Inwood.
She is survived by her son, Roy
William Jackson Jr., of Plymouth; a daughter, Wannita F. (and spouse David)
Kinney, of Plymouth; one brother, Arthur (and spouse Lois) Williams, of Hobart;
six grandchildren, Kevin Jackson, Samantha Eby, Kristal Stafford, and Shanda,
Kayla and Shari Jackson; and five great-grandchildren, Corina and Trinity Egy,
Mathew Jackson, Josiah Hickle and Braxten Miller.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; one brother, Richard Williams; and four sisters, Alwida Latta, Ina
Troyer, Fern Strong and Frances May Long.
Service will be held Friday at 11 a.m.
at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. Calling hours will be from 2-4
p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Mchatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Rev. Gail
Law will officiate the services. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
Bourbon.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Inwood United Methodist Church. To send condolence or sign a guest book, go
to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Virginia Louise Quick
Sept.
19, 1922 - March 27, 2012
Virginia Louise QUICK, 89, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday at
Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.
She was born on Sept. 19, 1922, in
Rochester, the daughter of Ed and Thelma (Downey) Delp. On Sept. 22, 1940, in
Rochester, she married Joseph Kennedy Quick. He preceded her in death on Dec.
9, 2011.
Mrs. Quick had been a homemaker and
along with her husband had owned Quick Lanes, Rochester. She had attended the
Grace United Methodist Church, had been a member of the D.A.R., Tri-Kappa, Elks
Lodge, Moose Lodge, Bridge Club and the Yacht Club at Lake Manitou. After
retiring, she and her husband enjoyed spending winters at their home in
Sebring, Fla. In her spare time, she enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling and
gardening.
Survivors include her sons, Tim and
wife Jenny Quick, of Plymouth, Mike and wife Terry Quick, of The Villages,
Fla., and Pat Quick and friend Bobbi Mollohand, of Lima, Ohio; five
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
grandson, Patrick Quick; and brother, Robert Delp.
Graveside services will be conducted
at noon Saturday at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, with the Rev. Maurice
Grindle officiating. Friends may call from 10-11:45 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County or Tri-Kappa. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Friday, March 30, 2012
No
Obituaries
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Theresa K. Alber
Nov.
14, 1958 - March 30, 2012
Theresa K. ALBER, 53, 10269 W. 800 South, Claypool, died at 11:35 a.m.
Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Survivors include her husband, Randy
Alber, of Claypool; mother, Juanita I. Boganwright, of Claypool; sons, Derek
Alber, of Claypool, and Daren Alber, of Claypool; daughter, Dana Meyer, of
Frankton; and brother, Tim Boganwright, of Claypool.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron, with visitation 2-8 p.m. Monday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Steven R. Hammond
Aug.
26, 1950 - March 29, 2012
Steven R. HAMMOND, 61, 11442 E. 225 South, Akron, died at 8:43 p.m.
Thursday at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Survivors include daughter, Tiena
Carnes, of Argos; sons, Randell Fields, of Akron, and Sean Hammond, of Argos;
and one brother, Joe Hammond, of Silver Lake.
Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. No service will take place.
George Jones
George JONES, 78, died Friday at Howard Regional Medical Center,
Kokomo.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Charles E. Tuley
Charles E. TULEY, 58, Rochester, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday at his
residence.
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Frances Utter
Frances UTTER, 51, 7557 E. Indiana 14, Akron, died at 4:48 a.m.
Friday at her residence.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Theresa K. Alber
Nov.
14, 1958-March 30, 2012
Theresa K. ALBER, 53, 10269 W. 800 South, Claypool, passed away at
11:35 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.
Born Nov. 14, 1958, in Fulton County,
she was the daughter of Richard E. and Juanita (Fear) Boganwright. On June 12,
1976, in the Talma United Methodist Church, she married Randy A. Alber, and he
survives.
Theresa was the bookkeeper for Alber's
Porting and Machine that she and Randy own. Theresa graduated from Tippecanoe
Valley High School in 1977. She was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist
Church, where she was a teacher at the preschool in earlier years. She was a
4-H leader for the Beaver Dam 4-H Club. She has been a township trustee board
member as well as on the board for the Mentone EMT. She served as a teacher's
aide and the athletic director at the Akron Elementary School. She was the
first president of the all sports booster club at Tippecanoe Valley High
School. She enjoyed sewing and doing alteration, which included uniforms and
banners for the school.
Survivors include her husband, Randy
Alber, of Claypool; mother, Juanita I. Boganwright, of Claypool; sons, Derek
Alber, of Claypool, and Daren Alber, of Claypool; daughter, Dana and husband
Todd Meyer, of Frankton; granddaughter, Abby Meyer; brother, Tim and wife Sara
Boganwright, of Claypool; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Richard E. "Dick" Boganwright.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, 9798 W. 1000 South, Akron, with Pastor
Butch Troke officiating. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at King Memorial Home,
101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the
church. Burial will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund administered by K21 Health Foundation,
2170 North Pointe Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Harold P. ‘Bud’ Fivecoate
April
3, 1919-March 31, 2012
Harold P. "Bud" FIVECOATE, 92, 8670 W. Indiana 25, Mentone, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, March
31, 2012, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn
Fivecoate, of Mentone; and son, James Fivecoate, of Mentone.
Funeral services are at 5 p.m. Tuesday
at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 3-5 p.m. in the funeral
home. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mexico, Ind.
Carol Jo Hickle
July
3, 1935-March 26, 2012
Carol Jo HICKLE, 76, of Kewanna, passed away at 11:03 a.m. Monday,
March 26, 2012, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.
Born July 3, 1935, in Glen Ellen,
Ill., she was the only child of the late Harold and Josephine (Croffoot)
Hyatt. On Oct. 8, 1954, she married
Howard E. Hickle, and he preceded her in death May 28, 2008. She was a 1954
Kewanna High School graduate.
Carol Jo formerly owned and operated
Kewanna Screen Printing, Inc. in Kewanna, a local business began by her
parents. She succeeded them in the operation in 1990 after the death of her
father. Carol retired in 2007, passing the torch of running the family business
to her grandson, Ben. She was a member of the Kewanna United Methodist Church
in Kewanna.
Survivors include her daughter,
Christine K. Fehrer and husband Wayne, of La Conner, Wash.; grandsons, Benjamin
A. Fehrer and wife Tammy, of Rochester, and Bryan E. Fehrer and wife Karen, of
Seattle, Wash.; and great-granddaughter, Ella Fehrer, of Rochester. She is also
survived by sister-in-law Betty Hickle, of Kewanna.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; husband; and son, Bradley E. Hickle.
Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Kewanna United Methodist Church in Kewanna, with Rev. Todd Wilson officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans
Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, and also one hour prior to the time of service at
the church on Saturday. Burial will be held at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in
Kewanna at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kewanna United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 398, Kewanna, IN 46939. Online
condolences and personal memories may be shared with the Hickle family at
www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Frank H. Johnson
June
18, 1929-March 31, 2012
Frank H. JOHNSON, 82, of Kewanna, passed away at 7:38 p.m. Saturday,
March 31, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Born on June 18, 1929, in Vanceburg,
Ky., he was the son of the late Bruce and Salana Johnson. On Jan. 31, 1958, he
married Juanita Hughes, and she survives.
Frank was a lineman for C&O
Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He was also a farmer. He enjoyed going
to auctions, cutting wood, tinkering, socializing, and most of all spending
time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita
Johnson, of Kewanna; children, Sheila G. Seidel (Allen), of Winamac, Donna A.
Dugan (Robert Rans) of Kewanna, Julia F. Brainerd, of Warsaw, and Frank H.
Johnson (Wendi), of Rensselaer; brothers, Allen Johnson, of Vanceburg, Ky., and
Nick Johnson, of Vanceburg, Ky.; and sister, Nettie Johnson, of Vanceburg, Ky.
Frank is also survived by nine grandchildren, Hope, Jessica, Gavin, Brock,
Bobby, Peggy Sue, David, Brenna and Holly; and nine great-grandchildren,
Kennedy, Graysen, Jackson, Alli, Alexis, Kylie, Aubrie, Carter and Laynie.
He was also preceded in death by
brothers, Clarence, Herbert, Buck and Gabbie; sisters, Katherine, Pearl and
Grace; son-in-law, Richard Brainerd; and a grandson, Tavin.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel, with Pastor Denny
Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Burial will be at Lake Bruce Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and personal remembrances may
be sent to the Johnson family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
George Jones
George JONES, 78, Rochester, died at 3:57 p.m. Friday, March 30,
2012, at Howard Regional Health System, Kokomo.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Juanita Mae Rickman
April
3, 1944-March 31, 2012
Nita RICKMAN, 67, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012.
She is survived by her husband, Ed
Rickman; one sister, Nancy Peterson; and five children, Eddie (Brenda) Rickman,
Jeanne (John) Newman, Cathy (Michael) Faylor, Lynn Rickman and her partner Lisa
Perrault, and Jane (Ryan) Sheets. She has 14 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Nita was born April 3, 1944, in
Wanatah, Ind., to Stan and Gay Flowers. She attended Valparaiso High School and
married her high school sweetheart, Ed Rickman, soon after graduating on Aug.
11, 1962. They lived in Valparaiso a few years, where Ed managed a gas station
and started a job where he was a tool and die maker. They moved to Culver,
Ind., in 1969, where Nita and Ed raised five children. Nita was a homemaker.
After the children were raised, Nita
was office manager of Rickman Tool, Inc., started by her husband and son in
1995. Nita was a member of Hibbard Circle Homemakers Club, P.I.G.S. Card Club,
and was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church. She was a member of
the Ladies' Society for years. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, quilting, her
flowers, and dearly loved family time with her grandchildren.
Her mother and father; a sister, Donna
Eldridge; and grandson, Douglas Newman, preceded Nita in death.
Arrangements are Wednesday with an 11
a.m. Mass at Saint Mary's Of The Lake in Culver with a dinner at the church to
follow. Later Wednesday evening, friends and family may gather at the Odom
Funeral Home in Culver from 5-8 p.m. (Rosary at 7:40 p.m.).
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at Ed Rickman, P.O. Box 107,
Culver, IN 46511.
Charles Edward Tuley
Dec.
25, 1952-March 30, 2012
Charles Edward TULEY, 59, 6061 E. 375 South, Rochester, passed away at
9:20 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at his residence.
Born Dec. 25, 1952, in Rochester, he
was the son of Theodore and Mary Josephine (Mutchler) Tuley. He lived all of
his life in the Rochester area and Fulton County.
He graduated from Akron High School in
1972 and earned an associate degree from Lincoln Tech. On Dec. 14, 1973, at the
Gilead United Methodist Church, he married Janet Sue Doolittle. He worked for a
farmer and was an accomplished woodworker, following his father's footsteps. He
was a member of the Deedsville United Methodist Church and a member of
ME-TO-CIN-YAH Longrifles of Central Indiana. He enjoyed farming, living history
events, and being a grandpa.
Survivors include his wife; daughter,
Barbara "Barbie" (spouse Jake) Kieninger, of Rochester; son, Theodore
"Ted" (spouse Cassia) Tuley, of Rochester; two grandchildren whom he
adored, Edward "Eddie" and Samantha "Sammie" Tuley, of
Rochester; brother, Kenneth (spouse Sandy) Linden, of Washington; and sister,
Alice Lou Ewing, of Big Springs, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
After cremation, there will be a
memorial service and burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Deedsville United Methodist Church, County Road 1000 North, Deedsville, IN
46921; or to Hope Hospice of Fulton County, P.O. Box 621, Rochester, IN 46975.
Arrangements by Earl-Love Funeral
Home, Akron. Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Frances Utter
June
27, 1960-March 30, 2012
Frances UTTER, 51, 7557 E. Indiana 14, Akron, passed away at 4:48
a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on June 27, 1960, in
Warsaw, the daughter of Jessie and Doris (Staley) Hackworth. On July 15, 1978,
in Warsaw, she married Morse M. Utter Jr., and he survives.
Mrs. Utter had worked as a paramedic
and E.M.T. for Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, and was residential manager for
Cardinal Services of Indiana, Warsaw. She was a member of the Athens United
Methodist Church, Athens, and had played the piano at the First Presbyterian
Church, Rochester. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, painting, playing
the piano and cooking.
Survivors include her husband, Morse
M. Utter Jr., of Akron; four daughters, Amber L. and husband Bryan Edmondson,
of Akron, Ashley R. and husband Eric Hoyt, of Paragould, Ark., Lacey R. Utter,
of Indianapolis, and Aimee E. Utter, of Akron; grandchildren, Brody Edmondson
and Grace Edmondson, both of Akron, and Zachary Utter, Arel Hoyt and Gabriel
Hoyt, all of Paragould, Ark.; mother, Doris Hackworth, of Warsaw; sister, Kathy
and husband Rev. Mike Curtis, of Rantoul, Ill.; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Morse M. and Patricia Utter Sr., of Rochester; and several
nieces, nephews, and brothers- and sisters-in law.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Jessie Hackworth; and brother, James Hackworth.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Athens United Methodist Church, Athens, with the
Rev. Michael McFarland officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to service at the
church on Wednesday. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Barbara J. Hunter
Jan.
27, 1932 - April 1, 2012
Barbara J. HUNTER, 80, Roann, went home to be with her Savior on
Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Wabash Skilled Care Center of Wabash.
Born Jan. 27, 1932, in Brook, she was
the daughter of Wendell S. and Marjoria F. (Kochenderfer) Duzenbery. She
graduated from Talma High School in 1949 as the valedictorian. She married John
D. Hunter March 12, 1950. Her whole life was given to be a loving and caring
wife and mother to her two daughters and grandma to her three grandchildren.
She was a wonderful pianist and player for 40 years as the pianist for her
church, Calvary Baptist Church, as well as for other services and special
occasions since her high school days.
She was known for her giving spirit
and her wonderful cookies that she continually baked, shared and kept on hand
for her family. She loved her Lord and Savior and portrayed His gentle spirit
throughout her life.
Survivors include her husband, John
Hunter, of 63 years; two daughters, Connie and husband Bernie Drew, of North
Manchester, and Brenda and husband Jeff Ramseier, of Silver Lake; three
grandchildren, Rachel and husband Alan Davies, of Savannah, Ga., Lt. Benjamin
and wife Kristen Ramseier, of Djibouti, Africa, and Zachary and wife Amber
Ramseier, of Roann; two brothers, Richard L. Duzenbery, of Akron, and Donald
and wife Jan Duzenbery, of Rochester; two sisters-in-law, Beverly and husband
Henry Phillabaum, of Kokomo, and Shirley Hunter, of North Manchester;
brother-in-law, Loyle and wife Lois Karns, of Kokomo; and many nieces and
nephews.
Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday
at Calvary Baptist Church, 1399 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Matt Haynes
officiating. Burial will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the Wabash Miami Home
Health and Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to Hartzler
Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
George T. Jones Jr.
May
31, 1933 - March 30, 2012
George T. JONES Jr., 78,
Rochester, and formerly of Clinton, died at 3:57 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2012,
at Howard Regional Health System, Kokomo.
Survivors include his daughter,
Crystal Fowler, of Seven Valleys, Pa.; and son, John R. Bales, of Mooresville.
No services are scheduled at this
time.
Arrangements entrusted to Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Ruth M. Staley
Ruth M. STALEY, 94, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, died at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Ruth Ann Gault
Dec.
23, 1928 - April 3, 2012
Ruth Ann GAULT, 83, Rochester, and formerly of Northern Miami
County, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Life Care Center of
Rochester.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1928, in
Grass Creek, the daughter of Nelson and Lela (McCoy) Hizer. On March 5, 1947,
in Grass Creek, she married Earl R. Gault. He preceded her in death on July 22,
2002.
Mrs. Gault had worked as a teacher's
assistant at North Miami Schools for 12 years, H&R Block Taxes, A.G.P,
Peru, R.B.M., Logansport, Chamberlain's, Akron, as well as being a homemaker
and working on the family farm. She had attended the Deedsville United
Methodist Church and had been a member of the Ladies Aid. In her spare time she
enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, history, politics, crocheting, singing and
spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and
grandmother.
Survivors include her daughter,
Rosemarie Kleber, of Kokomo; sons, Steven and wife Nancy Gault, of Mundelein,
Ill., Charles and wife D.J. Gault, of Rochester, William and wife Judy Gault,
of Wabash, and Douglas and wife Laura Gault, of Dayton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanne Miller, of Grass Creek; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
daughter, Sylvia Frances Gault; son, Dwight Gault; grandson, Scott Gault; and
brother, Frank Hizer.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Rochester, with the Revs. Jerry
Pittman and Bill Babb officiating. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at
the church. Burial will be at a later date at Grass Creek Cemetery, Grass
Creek.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Deedsville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral
Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Red Holland
Red HOLLAND, 76, Rochester, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4,
2012, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Ruth M. Staley
Ruth M. STALEY, 94, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, passed away at 2
p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1918, in
Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Elmer and Lora Joy (Keim) Brown. On April 16,
1944, in Denver, Ind., she married Von M. Staley. He preceded her in death on
Sept. 19, 1988.
Mrs. Staley had assisted her husband
in the operation of Staley Electric Motor Service and Staley's Bait Shop. She
had been a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending
time fishing and being on Lake Manitou. She will be remembered as a caring and
lovable woman.
Survivors include her nieces, Ellen
Kenworthy, of Portage, and Glenda Fritz, of Jeff City, Mo.; adoptive kids,
Donnie and Becky Mullett, of Rochester; dear friends, John and Wilma Robinson,
of Umatilla, Fla.; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
brother, Wilbur E. Brown.
Graveside services will be conducted
at 2:15 p.m. Friday at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from
1-2 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Animal Adoption & Education Center. Online condolences
may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Everett Ray Boston
Everett Ray BOSTON, 79, Kokomo, and formerly of Cass County, died at
8:50 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, near Twelve Mile, with
visitation 4-7 p.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Red Holland
Dec.
5, 1935 - April 4, 2012
Red HOLLAND, 76, 705 E. Fourth St., Rochester, died at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Marty, at
home; twin sons, Andrew Holland and Anthony Scott Holland, all of Rochester; a
sister, Yolanda Zoppe, of Dallas, Texas; and two brothers, Joe Zoppe, of
Dallas, Texas, and Enrico Zoppe, of Tularosa, N.M.
Private services will be held.
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester,
has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert E. McKinstry
Oct.
12, 1922 - March 19, 2012
Robert E. McKINSTRY, 89, Easton, Md., died at 11:19 p.m. Monday, March
19, 2012, in Easton, Md.
Survivors include sons, Michael W.
McKinstry, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Robert E. McKinstry Jr., of Palm
Bay, Fla.; daughters, Anne M. Dunniington-Siergiej, of Ambler, Pa., and Mary M.
Marriner, of Marietta, Ga.; and sister, Mary Turk, of Pasadena, Calif.
Services are 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Culver Academy Chapel, Culver.
The Odom Funeral Home of Culver is in
charge of arrangements.
Dorothy A. Noftsger
Sept.
19, 1932 - April 4, 2012
Dorothy A. NOFTSGER, Rochester, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 4,
2012, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include daughters, Nancy
Lyke, of LaPaz, Sara Lyke, of LaPaz, Teresa Maynard, of Rochester, Bonnie
Hicks, of Delphi, Roxie Hutchison, of Rochester, and Helen Weese, of Rochester;
son, Peter Noftsger, of Palestine; and five sisters, Florence Johnson, Marie
Gonsalves, Josephine Gonsalves, Delores Rodrigues and Lucille "Lu"
Silva, all of California.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Monday
and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Charles Tuley
Charles TULEY passed away
March 30, 2012.
Memorial services will be held at 2
p.m. April 14, at Deedsville United Methodist Church, Deedsville.
Lelia Ann Waltz
April
21, 1940 - April 4, 2012
Lelia Ann WALTZ, 71, 5567 E. 75 South, Rochester, passed away at
11:27 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born on April 21, 1940, in
Rochester, the daughter of Donald Lee and Merle (McClain) Fry. On June 15,
1958, in Fulton, she married John "Jack" E. Waltz, and he survives.
Mrs. Waltz had been a homemaker and
enjoyed camping and horseback riding.
Survivors include her husband, John
"Jack" E. Waltz, of Rochester; children, Kathryn and husband Jim
Freel, of Mishawaka, Jack Waltz, of Port Richey, Fla., Kenneth and wife Sherry
Waltz, of Rochester, Melody and husband Mark Studebaker, of Carmel, and Rita
Waltz, of Rochester; mother, Merle Isaacs, of Fort Myers, Fla.; 10
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, David Fry, of Rochester;
sister, Pam and husband Phil Leever, of Fort Myers, Fla.; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
father; grandson, Sidney Waltz; and brother, Donald "Donnie" Fry.
The family will welcome friends from
1-3 p.m. Saturday at their residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Everett Ray Boston
Dec.
29, 1932 - April 2, 2012
Everett Ray BOSTON, 79, Kokomo, formerly of Cass County, died at 8:50
p.m. on Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
Survivors include one daughter Lori Jo
Wright; and one sister, Lilly Irene Clements, South Haven, Miss.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m.
Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Melvyn L. Hofferth
April
7, 1937 - April 5, 2012
Melvyn L. HOFFERTH, 74, 1249 W. 1500 North, Akron, died at 2:20 a.m.
Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce
Embree, Springfield, Mo., and Julie Potter, North Manchester; two sons, Jeff
Hofferth, Rochester, and James Hofferth, Akron; a sister, Barbara Holding,
Hebron; and a brother, Donald Hofferth, California.
There will be private services.
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is handling arrangements.
Red Holland
Dec.
5, 1935 - April 4, 2012
Red HOLLAND, 76, of 705 E. Fourth St., Rochester, passed away at
1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on December 5, 1935, in
Trenton, N.J. He was raised in Rochester by the Maria Zoppe family performing
in the circus with the Zoppes' Bareback Riding act and traveling all over the
United States. He served in the US Army at Fort Benning, Ga. from 1958 - 1960
as a cook. He was employed by Ritz Craft in Argos, Rochester Homes, Rochester
School Corporation and retired from the Fulton County Courthouse after 23 years
of service.
On June 5, 1966, Red and Martha
"Marty" Marie Mowrer were married. Their union lasted nearly 46
years, and produced handsome twin sons. The family tree continued to grow with
the addition of five grandchildren.
Red was a member of the Eagles Lodge,
American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Rochester volunteer
fireman for many years. Sports was his life with Notre Dame, Chicago Cubs and
Chicago Blackhawks as his favored teams. He coached Little League baseball,
played men's softball and bowled for many years at Quick's Lanes. He golfed
with a group from Rochester for nearly 20 years traveling to Valdosta, Ga., for
their annual outing. But his favorite sport was watching his beloved
grandchildren playing softball, baseball, basketball and volleyball and
traveling to watch their games.
He had attended the Akron Church of
God.
Red will be lovingly remembered by his
wife, Marty, at home, and twin sons, Andrew Holland and wife Carla and Anthony
Scott Holland, all of Rochester; grandchildren, Rylee, Alexa, Alec, Cyrus and
Lexanne; a sister, Yolanda Zoppe of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Joe Zoppe of
Dallas, Texas, and Enrico Zoppe and wife Joan of Tularosa, N.M.; and his canine
companions, Spike, the Boston terrier, and Patches, the miniature beagle.
Private services will be held on
Monday. Burial will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th
St., Rochester, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Akron
Church of God, 301 S. West St., Akron, IN 46910, or to Hope Hospice of Fulton
County, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Jeannie M. Smith
April
9, 1981 - Feb. 29, 2012
Jeannie M. SMITH, 30, Springfield, Ill., died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 29,
2012, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.
Survivors include her husband, James
D. Smith sons, Quentin and Gavin Smith and daughters Gabrielle and Alexis
Smith, all of Plainfield; and her mother-in-law, Katrina Hizer Smith Beattie,
of Sherman, Ill., and formerly of Rochester.
Funeral service was March 7, 2012.
Dorothy Ann Noftsger
Sept.
19, 1932 - April 4, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy Ann NOFTSGER, of Rochester, passed away 10:20 p.m., Wednesday,
April 4, 2012, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Dorothy was born in Oakland, Calif.,
on Sept. 19, 1932, the daughter of Manuel and Geraldine Borges Dias. She was of
Portuguese heritage. Growing up she shared her childhood with five sisters -
Florence, Marie, Josephine, Delores and Lu.
On Jan. 15, 1960, Dorothy and Bennie
Dean Noftsger were married in Oakland, Calif. Their union of 43 years produced
seven beautiful daughters and two handsome sons. The family tree grew with the
additions of 25 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Bennie preceded her
in death on Aug. 20, 2003.
As matriarch of her family, overseeing
four generations, Dorothy, known as "Granny," ruled with respect,
authority and love. She embraced the challenges of raising nine children and
loved helping out with babysitting her grandchildren in their youth - and most
recently helping with the great-grandchildren. The older grandkids so admired
"Granny" that they included her in all of the activities. She
especially loved dancing, cocktails and watching channel 17, TMC, movie
classics with them.
Remembered as an extraordinary cook,
Dorothy always hosted a sit down dinner after church that included one of her
specialties - fried chicken with all of the trimmings. Fish on Fridays was a
tradition, but she was best remembered for her culinary skills with the
preparations of her crispy fried potatoes garnished with onions and liver and
onions. Granny looked forward to celebrating family birthdays and the holidays
with her kitchen serving as the central hub of the activities. Christmas and
Thanksgiving always brought about the football game tradition in the side yard
where all the kids would join in. She enjoyed handiwork in her spare time that
included needle point and crocheting, creating treasures and heirlooms for her
family.
A life member of the Eagles, Dorothy
attained the coveted "Golden Eagle" status. She was also a member of
the Ladies Auxiliaries of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post #36, the
Manitou VFW Post #1343, the 40 & 8 of Logansport and the Antioch Baptist
Church. To relax she enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley and Jim Reeves. Dorothy
was the proud owner of a unique collection of Elvis memorabilia. She was also a
collector of John Wayne and Sam Elliott treasures.
Dorothy is lovingly remembered by six
daughters, Nancy Lyke and husband LeRoy of LaPaz, Sara Lyke and husband Dean of
LaPaz, Teresa Maynard of Rochester, Bonnie Hicks of Delphi, Roxie Hutchison of
Rochester, Helen Weese and husband Jerry of Rochester; a son, Peter Noftsger
and wife Kathy of Palestine; 25 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five
sisters, Florence Johnson, Marie Gonsalves, Josephine Gonsalves, Delores
Rodrigues and Lucille "Lu" Silva, all of California.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; a daughter Theann Noftsger; a son Benjamin Noftsger; and two
grandsons, Dean Weese and Jonathan Langley.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Dorothy A. Noftsger will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in the Good
Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Jerry Pitman
officiating. Friends may visit with her family from 4-8 p.m. Monday and one
hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Dorothy will be laid to eternal
rest next to her beloved husband, Bennie, in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. You
may sign her guest book or light a candle to honor her memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Robert G. Ritter
Bishop Robert G. RITTER Sr., 66, Rochester, passed away
at 2:15 a.m. Friday April 6, 2012, at Unity Medical and Surgical Hospital,
Mishawaka.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Barbara Lee Hay Click
July
25, 1928-April 6, 2012
Barbara Lee Hay CLICK, 83, Denver, died at 5:22 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012,
at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Survivors include two sons, Jack
Click, of Peru, and Terry Click, of Kokomo; and two daughters, Connie Doud, of
Wabash, and Susie Fintz, of Noblesville.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday
at the Denver Baptist Church, Denver, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday
at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Carl V. Grube Sr.
Feb.
12, 1930-April 6, 2012
Mr. Carl Von GRUBE Sr., 82, of
Kewanna, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on April 6,
2012, at home. His wish was fulfilled as he passed from this life to the next
at home where he was born and lived his entire life.
Carl was born on Feb. 12, 1930, the
son of Jennings B. and Bertha F. Little Grube. As one of nine children, growing
up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Dorothy and Betty, and six
brothers, Max, Rex, Walter, Allen, Paul and Eldon.
On Aug. 17, 1957, Carl married Pearl
Gunter in Cass County. Their union of 54 1/2 years produced a daughter, Penny,
and a son, Von. Carl was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corp, serving during
the end of the Korean War.
Carl is survived by his wife, Pearl,
at home; a daughter, Penny Grube, of Rochester; a son, Carl "Von"
Grube Jr. and wife Dawn, of Apache Junction, Ariz.; three granddaughters,
Gessica Mathis and husband Seth, of Indianapolis, Skyler Kruse and husband
Cameron, of Jacksonville, N.C., and Britnee Grube, of Moline, Ill.; one
great-grandson, Josiah Kruse, of Jacksonville, N.C., and two more
great-grandchildren to arrive soon. Also surviving are two sisters, Betty
Dunlap and husband Kenny, of Fort Myers, Fla., and Dorothy Etchison, of
Noblesville; and two brothers, Paul Grube and wife Pat, of Rochester, and Eldon
Grube and wife Linda, of Kokomo.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and four brothers, Max, Rex, Walter and Allen Grube.
A celebration of the life of Carl V.
Grube Sr. will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W.
18th St., Rochester, with Pastor John Branch officiating. Friends may visit
with the family from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Military rites will be
conducted by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion No. 36, the Veterans of Foreign
Wars No. 1343, and with the Marine Corp Military rites honors unit.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County. Expressions of sympathy may be
sent to his family by signing Carl's guest book or lighting a candle to honor
his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Connie Van Horn
Connie Van HORN, 66, of Culver, died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at St.
Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Arrangements are pending at the Odom
Funeral Home, Culver.
Bishop Robert G. Ritter Sr.
Oct.
14, 1945-April 6, 2012
Bishop Robert G. RITTER Sr., 66, 1603 Mitchell Drive,
Rochester, crossed over into the promise land at 2:18 a.m. Friday, April 6,
2012, at Unity Medical and Surgical Hospital, Mishawaka, no more tears, no more
pain.
He was born on Oct. 14, 1945, in
Plymouth, the son of Bishop Armond A. and Betty Jane (Nitcher) Ritter. He loved
people and all were treated equal. His goal in life was to walk with God,
loving people and always willing to help others in need.
Bishop Ritter was an U.S. Army
veteran, serving until 1970 and settled back in Rochester, where he became
Associate Pastor of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church until 1990, when he was
installed as Pastor. Living for God was his life. Any time there was a special
service he was there. On April 23, 1988, he married Carol Melton Weldy. With
the marriage blended five teens in the household, Elizabeth, Tim, Bobby Jr.
Newell and Jennifer.
In 1995, he was founder and Bishop of
Sanctuary of Praise Apostolic Church. His ministry included missionary trips to
many countries, including a special fondness of the Philippines. He was Chief
Financial Officer and Vice President of Joyfulhans Corp. He was an ordained
Bishop with the Original Glorious Church of God in Christ Apostolic Faith,
Inc., and traveled with A.W.C.F. on his mission trips. He loved to travel to
revivals and conventions all over the United States sharing fellowship with his
brothers and sisters in Christ. He was known as "Bob the Baptizer."
Bishop Ritter had worked for the
Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo for 26 years and had retired from Rochester
Metal Products. He was a member of the Rochester Lion's Club, where he had been
Past President and District Chaplain, and had served as a Chaplain for Hope
Hospice of Fulton County.
Bishop Ritter loved his gospel music,
anytime you would enter his house you could hear the music playing. Some of his
favorites were Jimmy Swaggart, and his daughter Liz Parker. Family was very
important to him. Carol and Bob would travel to various church conferences all
over the United States worshipping the lord or just taking drives in the
country to be together. He loved spending time with his children and
grandchildren. He would play volleyball with them and loved to take them
fishing and to the movies, and going to garage sales with his daughter Liz. He
loved scrapping, collecting various items and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He
loved having the family over all the time, where the family would enjoy some
yummy homemade fried fish or homemade pizza and would sit around eating,
conversing and watching television.
Survivors include his wife, Carol
Ritter, of Rochester; children, Elizabeth Parker, Timothy Ritter, Robert G.
Ritter Jr., Jennifer and husband John Beaird, Joshua Michael Ritter, and Todd
Alan Ritter, all of Rochester, and Newell and wife Mary Weldy, of Escondido,
Calif.; eight grandchildren, Melissa, Ashley, Destiny, Austin, Breyanna, Megan,
Jason and Autumn; his first great-grandchild is due in November 2012; brother,
Richard and wife Annetta Ritter, of Rochester; sisters, Ruth and husband Donald
Bean, of Argos, Carole Jones, of Rochester, and Martha and husband Rufus
Buckner, of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11 a.m. Saturday at Apostolic Temple, 2221 S. Ironwood, South Bend, with Bishop
Thomas Mann officiating. Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service at the church
Saturday. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tippecanoe
Cemetery, Tippecanoe, where military graveside services will be conducted.
Memorial contribution may be made to
Joyfulhans or the Sanctuary of Praise Church. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
"I have fought the good fight and
finished the course and I kept the Faith."
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Kimberly Jo Selleck
July
27, 1959 - April 8, 2012
Kimberly Jo SELLECK, 52, died at 10:27 p.m. Sunday.
She is survived by her parents, Fred
Selleck, Peru, and Eva Olivarez, Peru; two children, Shelly Warner, Peru, and
Jeremiah Mosley, Peru; three brothers, Michael Selleck and Roger Selleck, Peru,
and Steve Selleck, Butler; two sisters, Robin Selleck and Marla See, both of
Peru.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m.
Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday.
Charlotte E. Vera
October
1, 1910 - April 6, 2012
Born to Walter L. and Lulu (Triplett)
Vera in Dunkirk, Ind., Charlotte was predeceased
by her parents; sisters Helen (Vera) Merry, and Edna Delorian Vera; nephew,
Earl W. Merry; and niece, Ada C. (Merry) Miller.
Surviving are great-nieces, Merry
Miller, Michele (Miller) Jump, Cathleen (Miller) Sparks, Linde Merry, Laurel
(Merry) Sweeney; nephew, Andrew Merry; and great-great nieces and nephews and
great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Born in Dunkirk, she graduated from
Dunkirk High School in 1928. She attended Western College near Oxford, Ohio,
where she prepared for teaching. She taught in the Dunkirk schools for several
years. After World War II she attended Indiana University and worked for B.F.
Skinner. She returned to teaching at Milan, then moved to Decatur in 1949.
She was a member of Decatur First
Presbyterian Church, Decatur Women's Club, Research Club, Order of the Eastern
Star #127 and Alpha Omicron Pi.
Retiring from teaching in 1975,
Charlotte taught English, Latin, and French at Decatur High School and Bellmont
High School. She was a class sponsor, Latin Club, and French Club sponsor.
Prior to retirement, she traveled to
France, Switzerland, Greece and Italy. Upon retirement, she continued to travel
and visit family and friends overseas in France, England and Scotland. Among
her many friends and neighbors, Heidi Trentadue and her family stand out as
special for their years of friendship and love.
The family wishes to thank the staff
of Woodcrest for their wonderful care.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Decatur First Presbyterian Church, Adams County Community Foundation
Scholarship Fund, and Family Hospice.
A memorial service will be held
locally at a later date in June with a private burial in Dunkirk.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
William ‘Ray’ Ault
Aug.
1, 1928 - April 10, 2012
William "Ray" AULT, 83, 2074 W. 700 North, Rochester, died at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday, April
10, 2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Mona, at
home; three daughters, Deborah Galbreath, of Plymouth, Cynthia Loper, of
Rochester, and Barbara Guerin, of Winamac; a son, Bill Ault, of Warsaw; and a
sister, Elizabeth Kline, of Monterey.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday in the
First Baptist Church, Rochester, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday in
the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service in
the church on Friday.
Robert E. Lease
June
24, 1926 - April 9, 2012
Robert E. LEASE, 85, of Royal Center, passed away at 7:35 p.m.
Monday, April 9, 2012, at the McKinney House in Logansport.
Born June 24, 1926, in Lucerne, he was
the son of the late Harry Lease and Faye Burton. On Feb. 7, 1948, he married
Mary E. Huffman, and she survives.
He was a Lucerne High School graduate
and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Bob was a former truck driver at Farm
Bureau and North Central Co-op for over 40 years. He was a member of Royal
Center United Methodist Church. Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending
time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Mary
Lease, of Royal Center; son, Robert "Mike" Lease and wife Kelley, of
Rochester; daughter, Beth A. Nubel, of Logansport; and brother, Harry
"Bud" Lease, of Kewanna. He is also survived by grandchildren, Robert
Wells (Tammy), Chad Wells (Nikki), Stephanie Jackson (Kern), Amy Wyatt (Jay),
Michelle Soel (Matthew), Mary Wells (Michael Myers), Shawn Nubel, Kim Darche
(Brad), Chris Lease (Erin Reid), and Paxton Lease; three step-grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
He was also preceded in death by son,
Scott Lease; daughter, Sarita Sue Hoehler; and brother, Richard Lease.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Pastor
Kevin Drane officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery in Royal Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Royal Center United Methodist Church. Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be sent to the Lease family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
John Koleszar
John KOLESZAR, 94, Winamac, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10,
2012, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Charles K. ‘Chuck’ Latta
Nov.
19, 1924 - April 10, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.,
God called home a great man, our father, grandfather and great-grandfather,
Charles K. "Chuck" LATTA, 87, of Peru. He passed away peacefully with his two daughters and his
dog, Barney, by his side.
He was born Nov. 19, 1924, in Peru to
Charles B. and Ida Muriel (Jones) Latta. He enlisted in the Army during World
War II and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash. On July 10, 1949, he married the
love of his life, Marcella (Floyd), who preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 2001.
Charles is survived by his daughters,
Vicky (Tom) McCain, of Kokomo, and Debby (Gary) Raber, of Peru; granddaughters,
Kelly McKillip, of Carmel, and Sherry Raber, of Peru; great-granddaughters,
Shelbey Brown, Ashelyn McKillip and Lilly Raber; his sister, Donna (Glen)
Lawrence, of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; wife; brother; and three sisters.
Chuck was a devoted man who dearly
loved his family and was always there for them. He was loved and respected by
the many who knew him. He always had a joke or story to share with them. He
will be sadly missed by his family and those whose lives he touched.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 11
a.m.-2 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. The funeral service will
follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Fields and Rev. Evan Strong officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Peru.
Arrangements are being handled by
Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.
Frank P. Estep
Sept.
16, 1955 - April 11, 2012
Frank P. ESTEP, 56, 5988 W. Blueheron Lane, Mentone, (Palestine
Lake), died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Wanetta
Estep, of Mentone; and two daughters, Rachel Stambaugh, of Mentone, and
Kritstie Estep, of Mentone.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
William Ray Ault
Aug.
1, 1928 - April 10, 2012
Mr. William Ray AULT, 83, Rochester, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday at
Life Care Center of Rochester.
He was born in Culver on Aug. 1, 1928,
to William Howard and Verda Miller Ault. Ray graduated from Culver High School
in 1946.
On Nov. 19, 1950, Ray and Mona P.
Fechner were married in Culver. A lifelong farmer, he also drove a truck for
Galbreath Inc. and Heyde Oil and worked at Indiana Metal.
Music was an important part of his
life. He played the trumpet in his high school band and in the South Bend
Junior Symphony. Later, Ray sang gospel music in the Grandview Quartet. In his
spare time, he spent hours reading and working on crossword puzzles.
Ray will be lovingly remembered by his
wife, Mona, at home; three daughters, Debbie Galbreath and husband Steve of
Plymouth, Cynthia Loper of Rochester, Barbara Guerin and husband Bill of
Winamac; and a son, Bill Ault of Warsaw; seven grandchildren and five
stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous stepgreat-grandchildren;
and a sister, Elizabeth Kline and husband Dwight of Monterey.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a sister, Arla Moran; and a son-in-law, Bill Loper.
Ray's funeral service will be at 10
a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Rochester, with visitation 4-8 p.m.
Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the
service at the church. Dr. Mark Spencer will officiate. Interment will be in
the Culver Masonic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist
Church.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Frank P. Estep
Sept.
16, 1955 - April 11, 2012
Frank P. ESTEP, 56, 5988 W. Blueheron Lane, Mentone, (Palestine
Lake), passed away at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his residence
after being in failing health for three years.
Born Sept. 16, 1955, in Williamson,
W.V., he was the son of James and Alta (Blankenship) Estep. On July 2, 1983, in
the Olive Bethel Church of God in Akron, he married Wanetta Cox, and she
survives.
Frank worked at Medcast of Warsaw for
21 years. Prior to that he worked for White Metal of Warsaw for 12 years. He
moved to Indiana in 1969 coming from Kentucky. Frank graduated from Mentone
High School in 1973. He was a devoted and loving family man.
Survivors include his wife, Wanetta
Estep, of Mentone; two daughters, Rachel and husband Justin Stambaugh, of
Mentone, and Kritstie Estep, of Mentone; granddaughter, Alexis; brother, Delmar
and wife Mary Alice Estep, of Mentone; two sisters, Norma Wadkins, of Mentone,
and Kathy and husband Tud Shuey, of Rochester; and mother-in-law and father-in-law,
Martha and Floyd Cox, of Akron.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and brother, James "Red" Estep.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Rev. Bryan Kratzer and
Pastor Thad Stewart officiating. Burial will take place in Mentone Cemetery,
Mentone. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home,
Mentone.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, administered by K21 Health Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
John Koleszar
July
11, 1917 - April 10, 2012
John KOLESZAR, 94, of Winamac, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday,
April 10, 2012, at his residence.
Born July 11, 1917, in Chicago, he was
the son of the late Anton and Elizabeth (Kaszu) Koleszar. He married Pauline
Jenczalik in 1940, and she preceded him in death in 1990.
He was a World War II U.S. Army
veteran serving in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, receiving three Bronze
service stars. John was a local farmer most of his life and also worked for the
Indiana State Highway Department retiring as a General Foreman. He was a member
of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac and an avid Chicago White Sox and
Notre Dame fan.
Survivors include his son, Marvin
Koleszar (Lillian), of Salem, S.C.; and daughter, Bonita Kiser (Rex), of
Geneseo, Ill. He is also survived by grandchildren, Cori Koleszar (Jeff Ball),
of Atlanta, Ga., Alie Treon (Eric), of Atlanta, Ga., Jon Kiser (Monica), of
Chicago, Ill., and Andy Kiser (Jessica), of Chicago, Ill.; and
great-grandchildren, Drew Ball, Jake Treon, Abby Treon and Evan Kiser.
He was also preceded in death by three
brothers and one sister.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday
at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel, with Father
Martin Sandhage officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. Monday
until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial with military rites will
be performed at St. Peter's Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the Koleszar
family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Robert L. Newman
Robert L. NEWMAN, 56, Rochester, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at
his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Samuel Lee Salary
April
30, 1934 - April 9, 2012
Samuel Lee SALARY, 77, of Culver, passed away at 9:37 p.m. on Monday, April
9, 2012, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Sam was born to Pierce and Martha
(Wiggins) Salary on April 30, 1934, in Comer, Ala. On May 15, 1956, he married
the love of his life, Mary Washington, in Phoenix City, Ala. Together they
raised seven children.
Sam was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Kings Lake and the Great Lakes Roe & Gun Club. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting, gardening, telling stories and watching westerns. He was a
steelworker for the Youngstown Sheet & Tube for many years.
Sam is survived by his wife, Mary, of
Culver; sons, Rickie Salary, of Culver, Alfonso (Shirlene) Salary, of LaPorte,
L.C. (Cynthia) Johnson, of Lithonia, Ga., and James (Ethel) Cody, of
Springfield, Mass.; daughters, Nettie King and Geneva (Lynn) Jordan, of Culver,
and Shellie Salary, of Indianapolis; brother, George Salary, of Forest Park,
Ga.; sisters, Charlotte Harvey, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Lilly Richardson, of
Indianapolis; 23 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; one brother; and three sisters.
A time of sharing memories with the
family will be held at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver on Saturday from 11
a.m.-1 p.m. EDT. Rev. Lenon Harris will officiate services at 1 p.m. Interment
will follow at the Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.
Memorials may be given to the donors'
choice of charities.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Nancy Brown
Feb.
5, 1957 - April 12, 2012
Nancy BROWN, age 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on
Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 3:27 p.m. at IU/Goshen Hospital, Goshen.
On Feb. 5, 1957, Nancy was born to
Hugh Edward and Catherine Mae Ressler in Rochester. She was a lifetime resident
of Kosciusko County residing in Warsaw. On June 16, 1979, she married Curt
Brown in Warsaw, and he survives.
Nancy enjoyed being a member of the
community and was involved in many activities. Nancy was known as one of the
first team members of the Women's Rugby Team at Purdue University, was past
President of the Tri Kappa, member of the Kosciusko Human Resource Association,
Kosciusko County Leadership Academy, and Rozella Ford Golf Club where she was a
champion player and a member of the "Ladies 9 Hole Club." After
graduation from Warsaw Community High School, Nancy achieved an MBA from the
University of Saint Francis, BS from Purdue University, and a Teacher's
Certificate from Goshen College. Nancy attended Warsaw Community Church with
her family where she enjoyed numerous bible studies, along with teaching
students in the Son Light Children's Ministries.
Nancy enjoyed her years of employment
at Ivy Tech as program chairman for the School of Business. She also had worked
in the engineering department of United Telephone Company here in Warsaw. Her
achievements at Ivy Tech were of many; chairperson for United Way campaign;
chairperson for the charitable annual Golf 101 outing; instrumental in starting
of the BAAG Group; brought the VITA group to campus to assist people with
taxes; Scholarship Committee; and a Charter Member of WWW.
Nancy is survived by her husband,
Curt; a daughter, Amanda, of Chicago, Ill.; a son, William, of Warsaw; her
father and mother, Hugh and Cathy, of Warsaw; and brothers, Dave (spouse
Becky), of Houston, Texas, and Terry, of Fortville.
Funeral services for Nancy will be
held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Warsaw Community Church, Warsaw. Visitation will be
on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw.
Pastor Denny Wilson will be officiating the service. Burial will be at the
Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.
The family has asked for memorials to
be made out to the Goshen Cancer Center, IU/Goshen Hospital, 200 High Park
Ave., Goshen, IN 46562. To sign the guest book or sent condolences
electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Harold Keith West
Harold Keith WEST, 81, Rochester, died at 9:48 a.m. Friday, April 13,
2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Mary L. Karns
Mary L. KARNS, 82, Logansport, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, April
14, 2012, at Chase Center, Logansport.
Survivors include her daughters,
Marianne Berkshire, of Camden, Linda Snoeberger, of Buffalo, Shirley Wright, of
Finley, Ohio, and Carol E. Foster, of Logansport; son, Jack Karns, of
Logansport; brother, Gary Caine, of Kokomo; and sister, Alice Turner, of
Kokomo.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gundrum
Funeral Home, Logansport, with visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service on
Tuesday at the funeral home.
Gilbert G. Rich
Gilbert G. RICH, 85, Argos, died at 9:34 p.m. Thursday, April 12,
2012, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy
Einspahr; children, Pam Robowski, of Grovertown, Mike Rich, of Argos, and Linda
Guyse, of Argos; and a brother, Lloyd Rich, of Rochester.
There will be no visitation or
services.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon,
is caring for the arrangements.
Keith West
Harold Keith WEST, 82, Rochester, died at 9:48 a.m. Friday, April 13,
2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his wife, Veta, at
home; sons, Jerome West, of Traverse City, Mich., Larry West, of Almont, Mich.,
and Gary West, of Plymouth; and brothers, Bert West, of Palacios, Texas, and
George West, of Tacoma, Wash.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity
United Methodist Church, Rochester, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday
in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service
in the church on Friday.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Barbara Kay Davis
Barbara Kay DAVIS, 67, 1907 LaVista Drive, Warsaw, died at 2:35 a.m.
Saturday, April 14, 2012, at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, John W.
Davis Jr., of Warsaw; daughters, Cindy Kimmel, of Mentone, and Sandy Layne, of
Warsaw; son, John Davis III, of Akron; sister, Harriett Freeze, of Mishawaka;
and brothers, Terry Steiner, of Mesquite, Texas, and Thomas Steiner, of
Huntington.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. today.
Robert Lee Newman
Robert Lee NEWMAN, 56, 433 E. 18th St., Rochester, died at 7:16 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his residence.
He is survived by his daughter,
Petrina Williams, of New Orleans, La.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation two hours prior to the
service in the funeral home.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Mary Bette Clevenger
July
18, 1922 - April 16, 2012
Mary Bette CLEVENGER, 89, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:09 p.m.,
Monday, April 16, 2012, in Grace Village Healthcare Center.
On July 18, 1922, she was born in
Rochester, to Elzie and Myra (Moon) Blackburn. Mary married Homer M. Clevenger
in Wabash, Ind. He preceded her in death in 1991.
Living most of her lifetime in the
Wabash area, Mary moved to Warsaw in 1990. She was a homemaker and was a member
of First Christian Church, Warsaw. She was also a member of Order of the
Eastern Star, Wabash, the Wabash Women's Legion Auxillary and the Wabash Moose Lodge.
She is survived by her sons, Larry
(and spouse Jeanne) Clevenger, Warsaw, Mike (and spouse Barb) Clevenger,
Tarrytown, N.Y.; one brother, Bob Blackburn, Wabash; nine grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, three
brothers, one sister and one grandchild.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, April 19, 2012, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with
Pastor Gary Boschain officiating. Burial will be at The Falls Cemetery, Wabash,
Ind.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.
until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral chapel.
To sign the guestbook or send
condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Lois I. Garber
Aug.
2, 1929 - April 15, 2012
Lois I. GARBER, 82, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 9:05 a.m. on
Sunday, April 15, 2012, in her residence after an extended illness.
Lois was born on Aug. 2, 1929, in
Rochester, to Oran Leddy and Geneva (Baldwin) Leddy. She has resided in the Michiana
area much of her lifetime. On Aug. 19, 1961, she married Ralph C. Garber, in
Rochester, who survives.
Mrs. Garber is also survived by two
sons, Daniel J. (Lisa) Garber, of Hortonville, Wis., and Michael J. Garber, of
South Bend; one daughter, Laurie D. (Warren) Breit, of South Bend; one brother,
Eldon Leddy, of Freemont, Ind.; and seven grandchildren.
Lois was preceded in death by her
parents, Oran Leddy and Geneva (Baldwin) Leddy.
Mrs. Graber was a retired auditor for
the federal government, working in the Defense Department. Some of her hobbies
included gardening, sewing, cutting grass on the rider, cooking (baking pies)
and spending time with family.
The family request that all memorial
contributions be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County located at 111 Sunnybrook
Court, South Bend, IN 46637.
Visitation hours will be from 4-8 p.m.
on Thursday at Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home
located at West Ireland Road and Indiana 23, South Bend. Funeral services will
take place at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Gene Eckerley
officiating. Burial is to follow at Rochester IOOF Cemetery in Rochester.
The Hanley & Sons "Southwest
Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and extends its deepest sympathy
and heartfelt prayers to the Garber family.
W. B. “Mal” Malaby
W.B. "Mal" MALABY, 96, Rochester, died Tuesday in Stuart, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Eugene Personett
Sept.
27, 1937 - April 16, 2012
Rev. Eugene "Gene" Virgil PERSONETT, 74, Logansport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday,
April 16, 2012, at 6:23 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, surrounded by his
loving family and friends.
Gene was born on Sept. 27, 1937, in
Mishawaka, Ind., the son of Virgil S. and Verna Pearl Gustin Personett. He
graduated from South Bend John Adams High School in 1956 and attended Franklin
College. Gene later obtained a B.S. degree from Indiana University and a
master's degree from Trinity Theological Seminary. He was ordained a minister
in 1957.
Gene was married to Mary V. Knox on
Nov. 5, 1957, in South Bend. Their union brought four children: Dale W., Nola
D., Stacey L., and Wendy S. They were married until 1980.
On April 27, 1991, in Versailles,
Ind., Gene was married to Mary M. Keller Large and his family grew to include
her three children: Duane J., Deborah S., and Diane M. Together, Gene and Mary
celebrated nearly 21 years of marriage.
Through the years, Gene served as
pastor at several churches in Indiana and Georgia. His last pastoral
assignments were at Perrysburg Baptist Church and Chili Baptist Church. He was
also involved in the probation field and had served as a probation officer in
several Indiana counties. Gene served as chaplain at Tyson Foods in Logansport
for a few years and operated the Interventions Counseling Center in Logansport
for 10 years.
Gene is survived by his wife Mary; two
sons, Dale Personett, Sellersburg, Ind., and Duane Large, Logansport; five
daughters, Nola Hines, Fulton, Debbie Bell and husband Phil, Kokomo, Stacey
Kesler and husband Blake, Kewanna, Diane Pendley and husband Tony, Syracuse,
Utah, and Wendy Sutton and husband Steve, Kewanna.
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren,
Robert Personett, serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, Bo Hines, Fulton,
Faith Brown and husband Ted, Kewanna, Lyndy Szmara and husband Zach, Marion,
Zek Kesler, Kewanna, Jake Kiss, Kewanna, Luke and Tanner Sutton, Kewanna,
Caitin Pendley and wife Candace, Ogden, Utah, Marissa Frederick and husband
Aaron, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Tristan Pendley, Syracuse, Utah, Mollie Bell, Kokomo.
and James Bell, Kokomo; seven great-grandchildren, Lilly and Ava Hines, Chloe
and Barrett Brown, Isaac Szmara, and Jayden and Brookelynn Frederick; two
sisters, Rosemary Hudson, South Bend, and Dorothy Peoples, Renton, Wash.; as
well as many sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and two brothers-in-law, Jacque C. Hudson and James Peoples.
Gene was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many. He thoroughly enjoyed the
time spent with his family. Gene was a man who lived his faith every day. He
will be truly missed by those who loved him.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
on Friday, April 20, 2012, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Glenn
McLay officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.
Visitation will be Thursday from 3-8
p.m. at the funeral home.
The online guestbook can be signed at
www.mcclainfh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life or
Guardian Angel Foundation.
Keith West
March
24, 1930 - April 13, 2012
Mr. Harold Keith WEST, 82, of Rochester, passed away at 9:48 a.m. Friday,
April 13, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Keith was born in Honey Creek, Ind.,
on March 24, 1930, the son of Rev. Lawrence R. and Veva Whitworth West. Growing
up, he shared his childhood with his two brothers, Bert and George. With great
pride, in 1947, he graduated from Redkey High School in Delaware County. During
his high school years, he played trombone in the band's brass section.
Following high school, he attended and graduated from Ft. Wayne's International
Business College where he earned an associate's degree in business.
Patriotism beckoned him, and Keith
answered the call by serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from
1951-1953. He was stationed primarily in Fairbanks, Alaska. Returning home, he
began his business career as an accountant with International Harvester from
1953-1966. During this time, he worked out of Ft. Wayne, South Bend and Kokomo.
While in South Bend, he met and fell in love with Veta Bowen.
On March 11, 1961, Keith and Veta were
married at Southlawn United Methodist Church in South Bend. Their union spanned
over 51 years. The family tree flourished with the additions of six
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Moving to Rochester in 1966, Keith
served the Topps Manufacturing Company as office manager for 27 years, retiring
in 1993. With a level of high energy and a love for people, Keith earned his
real estate broker's license and worked with the Dave Helt Realty group. During
this time, he also served our community as a member of the board of zoning
appeals and on the plan commission.
Keith never missed an opportunity to
exercise his civic responsibility, especially his privilege to vote on election
days. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1966, he served his
church as treasurer for many years. Earlier, he and Veta were members of the
Come-Join-Us Sunday School class. A charter member and board of directors of
the De Cycle's bicycling group, Keith looked forward to and shared in many of
their adventures. During some of his vacation time, he would fly out to meet
the group on location and help drive the truck with supplies. Keith was the
head cook for the hungry bicyclers.
Summertime on Lake Manitou brought on
boating season. Keith was in the driver's seat pulling the kids water skiing
and tubing. To relax he enjoyed the music of Lawrence Welk. He never missed the
radio shows of Rush Limbaugh and Mike Huckabee. He enjoyed dinner with Veta
while watching game shows the Price is Right and Jeopardy. Following the
arrival of the third generation, he followed the grandchildren's activities,
always attending their theatrical productions, music concerts and athletic
events.
Keith is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Veta, at home; his three sons, Jerome West and wife Sue of Traverse City,
Mich., and their sons, Mark West and wife Sarah, and Patrick West and wife
Maria; Larry West and wife Rhonda of Almont, Mich., and their daughter, Stacey
Zmikly and husband Joe; and Gary West and wife Laura of Plymouth, and their
sons, Zachary West and Landon West; three great-grandchildren, Matthew West,
Nathan West, and Tatum Zmikly; two brothers, Bert West and wife Betty of
Palacios, Texas, and George West and wife Donna of Tacoma, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, and a grandson, Vern West in March of 1992.
A celebration of the life of Harold
Keith West will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, 2012, in the Trinity United
Methodist Church, 801 Jefferson St., Rochester, with Pastors Buck Padilla and
Rob Mace officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on
Thursday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester and one
hour prior to the service in the church. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Keith will be laid to rest on the
family plot in the Mentone Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the
LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post #36, the Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post #1343, and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
You may wish to sign Keith's guestbook
or light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com
Hugh C. Young
Hugh C. YOUNG, 92, Northport, Fla., died at Sarasota Memorial
Hospital in Sarasota, Fla.
Survivors include three children,
Glenn F. Young, St. Louis, Mo., Nila J. Dailey, Zionsville, and Sue Baxter,
Valparaiso; and one brother, Charles A. Young, Indianapolis.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. on
Saturday at the funeral home.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Phil Nafziger
Phil NAFZIGER, 67, Rochester, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Robert Newman
Sept.
5, 1955 - April 11, 2012
Mr. Robert Lee NEWMAN, 56, of 433 E. 18th St., Rochester, passed away at
7:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his residence.
He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept.
5, 1955, to Alfred and Clartha Neal Newman. Robert had lived in the Fulton
County area since 1986. He had been employed as an iron pourer at Rochester
Metals.
Robert was a very nice guy, always
willing to help anybody that he could. In his free time, he liked to watch TV.
One of his favorite shows was Charmed. He was often seen at Pizza Hut ordering
a delicious sub sandwich.
Robert is lovingly remembered by his
daughter, Petrina Williams, of Harvey La.; a granddaughter, Kayliyah Gray; and
a grandson, Malik Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a sister, Jacqueline Williams in 2009; and a brother, Alfred Newman in
2011.
A celebration of the life of Robert
Lee Newman will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at in the Good Family Funeral Home,
1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Lenon Harrison officiating. Friends may visit
with the family two hours prior to the service in the funeral home. He will be
laid to rest in the Citizens Cemetery of Rochester.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be sent to Robert's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Loretta Hurd
Loretta HURD, 62, 5715 W. Quail Road, Mentone, (Palestine Lake),
Ind., died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Mason Health Care,
Warsaw.
Survivors include her husband, James
H. Hurd, of Palestine, Ind.; daughter, Lori Owens, of Silver Lake, Ind.; son,
Jason Hurd, of Palestine, Ohio; brothers, Leo Bradley, of Royal, Ky., and
Travis Bradley, of Peru, Ind.; and sisters, Renis Baldridge, of Pierceton,
Ind., Biddie Reffitt, of Fulton, Ind., Arville Slone, of Warsaw, Ind., and
Mimia Howard, of Printer, Ky.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Full
Gospel Pentecostal Church, Silver Lake, Ind., with visitation 3-8 p.m. Saturday
at the church.
King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in
charge of the arrangements.
Bernard R. Seiler Sr.
Bernard R. "Bernie" SEILER Sr., 96, died Thursday, April
12, 2012, at Muncie Health and Rehabilitation.
Survivors include a son, Bernard Jr.,
of Mt. Kisco, N.Y.; a daughter, Barbara Kaufman, of Muncie; and a brother, Toby
Jr., of Rochester.
Funeral service was held Monday at St.
Mary Catholic Church, Muncie.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Gale Boldry
Aug.
26, 1923 - April 20, 2012
Gale BOLDRY, 88, 2950 W. 500 South, Rochester, passed away at
12:37 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 26, 1923, in
Twelve Mile, the son of Everett William and Hazel Anna (Dougherty) Boldry. On
Aug. 1, 1946, in Lucerne, he married Jean Swank, and she survives.
Mr. Boldry was a U.S. Navy veteran
serving during World War II and had been a farmer. He had regularly attended
the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton, and in his spare time loved to do
excavation work.
Survivors include his wife, Jean
Boldry, of Rochester; sons, Dr. Michael A. and wife Linda Boldry, of Rochester,
Philip and wife Karen Boldry, of Macy, and Steven and wife Anita Boldry, of
Rochester; daughters, Lori Ann and husband Ronald Jaworski, of Osceola, and
Lisa Maroney, of Kewanna; grandchildren, Brian Boldry, Teresa Simpson, Staci
Pfeiffer, Todd Boldry, Chad Boldry, Tammy Bonnell, Brad Boldry, Scott Boldry,
Katherine Jaworski, Alice Jaworski, Sam Jaworski and Jacob Maroney; 15
great-grandchildren; and sisters, Wanda Hauser, of Logansport, and Marie
Leavell, of Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; infant brother, Everett Franklin Boldry; and brother, Howard Eugene
Boldry.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. George
Hapner officiating. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to
service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mexico, Ind., where military graveside services will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
W.B. (Mal) Malaby
W.B. (Mal) MALABY, 96, Rochester, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Treasure Coast
Hospice House, Stuart, Fla.
Survivors include his wife, Norma, of
Rochester; and son, Tom, of Rochester.
Services are 11 a.m. April 28 at Grace
United Methodist Church, Rochester, with visitation one hour prior to the
service at the church.
The Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Harold (Curly) Dean Stevens
Harold (Curly) Dean STEVENS, 73, 407 W. Walnut St., Argos, died at 8:26 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012,
at his residence.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Phillip N. Nafzinger
Aug.
15, 1944 - April 18, 2012
Mr. Phillip Noel NAFZIGER, 67, of Rochester, passed away at 3:01 p.m. Wednesday,
April 18, 2012, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Phill was born in Kansas City, Mo., on
Aug. 15, 1944, to Roland Wesley and Alberta Beck Nafziger. Growing up, he
shared his childhood with his brother, Roger, and two sisters, Peggy and Minta.
On July 4, 1992, Phill and Roxanne
Spires were married in Rockford, Ill. Their adventures in life spanned nearly
two decades. They enjoyed traveling to San Juan, St. Thomas and other Caribbean
islands. A connoisseur of cigars, Phill loved relaxing on the sparkling waters
of Lake Manitou, floating on the pontoon while listening to the music of Jimmy
Buffett. An avid golfer, Mill Creek and the Elk's courses were among his
favorites. At home, he enjoyed hosting poker parties with the guys. Grillin'
out smoked brisket while providing all of the trimmings was another great
gesture of hospitality.
A loyal and devoted employee of
AIRVAC, he served in the capacity of environmental manager until his retirement
in January of 2012. Phill served on the Fulton County Parks Board. He was a
member of the Eagles, Moose and Elks Fraternal Lodges, serving as trustee on
the Elks board for many years.
Phill will be lovingly remembered by
his wife, Roxanne, at home; a son, Roger Nafziger and companion Laurie Hale, of
Prosper, Texas; and a brother, Roger Nafziger and wife Nancy, of Tombal, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and two sisters, Minta and Peggy.
A celebration of the life of Phillip
N. Nafziger will be from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday at Alejandra's, 2077 Main St., Rochester.
This will be a time for family and friends to share their memories of Phill.
Each year, Phill and Roxanne made holiday cookies and created treat bags for
the kids to enjoy following their Christmas shopping experience with a cop. To
honor Phill's memory, Roxanne and Roger asks that memorials in lieu of flowers
be made to Shop with a Cop.
The Good Family Funeral Home has been
entrusted with the arrangements. You may wish to sign Phill’s guest book or
light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Wanda Hauser
Dec
2, 1917-April 21, 2012
Wanda HAUSER, 94, Logansport, and formerly of Rochester, passed
away at 9:14 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Woodbridge Health Campus,
Logansport.
She was born on Dec. 2, 1917, in
Packwood, Iowa, the daughter of Everett William and Hazel Anna (Dougherty)
Boldry. On Dec. 3, 1938, in South Bend, she married Omer Hauser. He preceded
her in death Aug. 12, 2002.
Mrs. Hauser was a homemaker and worked
on the family farm. Earlier in life she had worked at Bloominthal's Department
Store, Rochester, and at Frick Hardware, Fulton. She was a member of the
Fletcher's Lake United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and the Bidewee Club. She
enjoyed sewing, crocheting and making quilts.
Survivors include her son, Danny and
wife Phyllis Hauser, of Rochester; daughter, Donna and husband Jerry Hisey, of
Macy; grandchildren, Dale Hauser, of Mountain View, Calif., Duane Hauser, of
Muncie, Brent and wife Lana Hisey, of Warsaw, Brenda and husband Fred Weaver,
of Macy, Barry Hisey, of Pierceton, and Brad and wife Patience Hisey, of
Westfield; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Marie Leavell, of Fulton.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; granddaughter, Deb Templeton; and brother, Gale Boldry.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Revs.
Dave Sommers and George Hapner officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.
Eastern Star services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fletcher's Lake United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Cecil Robert Snider
Cecil Robert SNIDER, 74, 8707 19th Road, Argos, died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday,
April 22, 2012, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Harold ‘Curly’ Dean Stevens
Harold “Curly” Dean STEVENS, 73, 407 Walnut St., Argos, died at 8:26 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012,
at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Verna
Stevens, of Argos; son, Douglas D. Stevens, of Noblesville; sisters, Ruby
Brock, of Argos, Juanita Duff, of Argos, Bonnie Susits, of Argos, and Linda
Hale of Lakeville; and brothers, Herbert Stevens, of Argos, Hobert Stevens, of
Lakeville, William Stevens, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Sherman Stevens , of
Bourbon.
Service are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to the services at the
church.
Robert C. ‘Bob’ Tobey
Robert C. "Bob" TOBEY, 77, Rochester, died Friday, April 20, 2012, at Hickory Creek at
Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley,
at home; daughter, Lee Ann Tobey Eizinger, of Rochester; sister, Jane
Halterman; and brother, Thomas Tobey.
Private family services will be
Wednesday. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
David Allen Baker
David Allen BAKER, 57, Peru, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, April 21,
2012, at his residence.
Survivors include his children, Scott
Allen Baker, of Wabash, Misty Dawn Baker, of Peru, and Nicole Lynn Baker, of
Peru; and brother, Daniel Baker, of Denver.
Services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Ruthanna Borden
June
8, 1917 - April 23, 2012
Ruthanna BORDEN, 94, Peru, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012, at
St. Vincent's Heart Center, Carmel.
She was born in Miami County on June
8, 1917, the daughter of Earl and Hazel Pence Agness. Ruthanna married Harold
Borden on Dec. 31, 1940, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1999.
Ruthanna was a 1935 graduate of Clay
Township High School and a retired Butler Township homemaker.
They lived on their family farm for 58
years, and she moved to the Blair Ridge retirement community in 2001 and
resided there until her death.
Ruthanna and Harold also wintered in
Bradenton, Fla., for 27 years. She was a member and active in the McGrawsville
United Methodist Church, where she had served as President of the United
Methodist Women.
She was active in the Butler Happy
Homemakers for over 70 years, and she served as a Pink Lady for the Dukes
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Ruthanna was a devoted wife, a
wonderful mother and a loving grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, gardening,
ceramics and making afghans for her family. She delighted in entertaining her
family and friends for special events and celebratory dinners.
Surviving are sons, Glenn (Janellyn)
Borden, of Fort Wayne, and Max (Janey) Borden, of Rochester; a daughter, Marcia
(John) Graft, of Fishers; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sara) Borden, of Walton,
Philip (Catherine) Borden, of Cambridge, Mass., Greg (Julie) Borden, of Naples,
Fla., Abigail (Kevin) Renie, of Rochester, Nicholas (Lindsay) Borden, of
Naples, Fla., Ryan (Alison) Graft, of Carmel, and Shawn (Alex) Graft, of
Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; and great-grandchildren, Jacob Borden, Reece and
Davis Renie, Cole, Anna and Brooke Borden, and Claire and Elise Graft. Also
surviving are sisters, Geneva Willson, of Kokomo, and Carolyn Einselen, of
Peru; and a brother, Gene (Fern) Agness, of Bradenton, Fla.
Preceding her in death were brothers,
Mark, Herman, Thurman and Richard Agness; and a sister, Beulah Harts.
A service celebrating the life of
Ruthanna Borden will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the McGrawsville United
Methodist Church, 9377 S. 300 East, Amboy, IN, 46911, with Pastor Steve Austin
officiating. Burial will be in Santa Fe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8
p.m. Thursday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, IN 46970.
Memorial donations may be made to the
McGrawsville United Methodist Church through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.
Vivian F. Crippen
Vivian F. CRIPPEN, 88, Rochester, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, April 23,
2012, at Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.
Marjorie J. Rhodes
July
22, 1928 - April 23, 2012
Mrs. Marjorie J. RHODES, 83, Rochester, passed away at 11:12 a.m. Monday,
April 23, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on July 22, 1928, in
Rochester. On March 14, 1947, Marjorie and Thomas A. Rhodes were married in
Logansport. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2000.
Marjorie will be lovingly remembered
by her three daughters, Colleen Wagoner and husband Richard, of Rochester,
Marcia Heishman, of Lafayette, and Annette Fenstermaker and husband Don, of
Rochester; nine grandchildren, Dustin Heishman, Trish Collins and husband Tony,
Richard Wagoner and wife Shelly, Stacy Wagoner and wife Heather, Taylor
Fenstermaker, Matthew Zehner and fiance Brittany Bailey, Josh Zehner and wife
Candace, Kylee Fenstermaker, and Caleb Fenstermaker; and 16
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; and a great-grandson, Kaleb Thomas Wagoner.
A celebration of the life of Marjorie
J. Rhodes will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200
W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Terry Baldwin officiating. Friends may
visit with the family from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment
will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice
of Fulton County. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be sent to her family
at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
C Robert ‘Bob’ Snider
C. Robert "Bob" SNIDER, 74, 8470 19th Road, Argos, died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012,
at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
He is survived by his daughter, Cathy
Strycker, of Tippecanoe.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with visitation from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home.
Robert C. ‘Bob’ Tobey
Sept.
15, 1934 - April 20, 2012
Lifelong Fulton County farmer, Mr.
Robert C. "Bob" TOBEY, 77, of Rochester, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at Hickory
Creek at Rochester.
Bob was born on Sept. 15, 1934, in
Fulton County, the son of Howard and Mary Newell Tobey. Growing up, he shared
his childhood with a brother, Thomas, and two sisters, Jane and Phyllis. As a
young man, Bob attended the Woodrow School for eight years. During his freshman
year, he began attending Rochester High School. A member of the RHS football
team, Bob graduated with his Class of 1952.
Embracing agriculture during his
youth, Bob was a charter member and one of the founders of the Rochester High
School Future Farmers of America Chapter. He loved judging livestock in FFA and
enjoyed attending fairs around northern Indiana to just visit the livestock
barns and take in visual images of all of the animals he would see. Bob was
also a 10-year member of Fulton County 4-H. With great pride, Bob showed the
Jersey Calf at the Indiana State Fair. He also showed a hog he raised at our
county fair that was recognized as Grand Champion Hog. He was an active
participant in the Hoosier Quality Wether Shows.
During his youth, Bob developed a
strong work ethic and a passion for agriculture. Each day there were many
chores, and with great dedication he addressed them meticulously and on time.
Among his prized livestock were a fine herd of Jersey Cows and Chester White
Hogs. Their farm also produced beans, hay and corn.
On Nov. 25, 1955, at the Evangelical
United Brethren Church, present home of Trinity, Bob married his best friend
and the love of his life, Shirley Colleen Wagoner. Together they shared 56
years of love, family and adventures in life.
Their union produced two beautiful
daughters, Debbie and Lee Ann. Sadly, Debbie, age 14, passed in September of
1970. Over the years, the family tree flourished with the additions of two
grandchildren, Amy and Burke. Bob and his family are excited with the thoughts
of the imminent arrival of the fourth generation in early May, now known as
Baby Ott.
During the late 1950s, more livestock
was added to the farming operation including purebred Shropshire Sheep and
Hereford/Simmental Beef Cattle. White Emden Geese also inhabited the farm, and
one year, more than 300 went to Chicago for the holidays. Some will remember
Bob during the planting and harvest season perched on top of his International
806 or his 1952 N-Ford tractor.
There are many fond memories with Bob
on the farm. One is the "green bean processing day," a true
production line. The entire family would provide a team effort to harvest the
green beans, snap and wash prior to canning the delicious veggies that would be
enjoyed by all through the winter to early spring. Another prominent memory is
"Wash Day," an annual event just prior to the arrival of Fulton
County 4-H week, bathing and grooming their sheep, hogs and geese so they would
be attired in their finest for their judging day! There was no better cattle
caller or bird caller than Bob, as his calls could be heard all over the
neighborhood.
Over the years, Bob enjoyed many
aspects of horticulture. He planted a beautiful variety of flowers that
enhanced the landscape of his home, exploding with bloom throughout the summer
and fall seasons. He is best remembered for his ability to grow Zinnias. With a
touch of craftsmanship, he would arrange fresh flower bouquets or incorporate a
grapevine wreath with a touch of fresh-cut flowers to share with family,
neighbors and special friends. One year, 20 Shropshire Lambs bred and born on
Tobey Farms were found in seven different counties. Bob was accomplished with
his "favorite" tools of the trade, binder twine and bailing wire.
A memorable 4-H accomplishment
occurred during Burke's show tenure. Taking nearly three and a half decades,
Tobey Farms was the proud home of the Fulton County Grand Champion and Reserve
Grand Champion Ewes, and Grand Champion Dam and Daughter, a clean sweep, a rare
achievement for any farming operation.
In 2008, the state of Indiana
recognized Tobey Farms with a Centennial award as the farm had been owned by
the family for over 100 years as it was established by family in 1894. Bob
witnessed his dream of his grandchildren competing at the Indiana State Fair
with Shropshire's and Chester Whites for 11 years. He also showed in the open
event two times. Bob and Burke and Amy all represented Tobey Farms at the
International Livestock Expo in Louisville on several occasions, showcasing
some of their finest sheep and hogs.
Bob was a 77-year member of the
Trinity United Methodist Church. He and Shirley were members of the
Come-Join-Us Sunday School Class. There was many memories of hayrides, wiener
roasts and New Year's celebrations with the class. Bob was a devoted member of
the Fulton County Republicans, serving Precinct No. 7 as a committeeman during
the '60s and '70s.
Other memberships include the Fulton
County Farm Bureau; Fulton County Purebred Breeders Association; member and
past president of the Shropshire Breeders Association; National Shropshire
Breeders Association; Fulton County Extension Board, serving a 15-year stint;
and Fulton County Sheep Committee for 50-plus years, serving as sheep
superintendent during the 1960s and early 1970s. Bob led the Woodrow Sodbusters
for over 45 years as leader. As a young man, he was a member of the Indiana
Jersey Registry and the Chester White Registry.
In addition to farming, Bob worked for
the Farm Bureau Co-Op as bulk delivery driver for 17 years. Later, he worked
for the State Highway Department also for 17 years, retiring in 2000. He told
many stories of his adventures driving the plows, clearing the Indiana highways
making Hoosier driving safe. To relax, he and Shirley looked forward to their
annual November trek to Louisville, home of the International Livestock
Exposition.
Bob is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Shirley, at home; daughter, Lee Ann Tobey Eizinger and husband Tim, of
Rochester; two grandchildren, Eric and Amy Eizinger Ott, of Greenfield, and
Burke and Tasha Eizinger, of Syracuse; a sister, Jane Halterman; a brother,
Thomas Tobey; an Aunt Dorothy Tobey Horn; and also several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Preceding him in death are a beloved
daughter, Deborah Sue Tobey, on September 1970; a sister, Phyllis; and his
parents.
Private family services celebrating
the life of Mr. Bob Tobey will be Wednesday. Friends may visit with his family
from 4-8 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St.,
Rochester.
The family requests memorials in lieu
of flowers be made to the Robert C. "Bob" Tobey Memorial Scholarship
Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation. You may sign Bob's
guest book or light a candle to honor his memory by visiting
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Vivian F. Crippen
Jan.
24, 1924 - April 23, 2012
Vivian F. CRIPPEN, 88, of Grass Creek, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Monday,
April 23, 2012, at Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Born Jan. 24, 1924, in Grass Creek,
she was the daughter of the late Otto W. and Edna B. (Kistler) Applegate. On
June 26, 1945, she married Leroy Crippen, and he preceded in death on June 16,
1996.
She was a 1942 Grass Creek High School
graduate.
Mrs. Crippen was a homemaker and a
farm wife. She also formerly served as Fulton County Deputy Assessor for three
years and also formerly worked at the license branch as branch manager in
Rochester, retiring in 1990.
Mrs. Crippen was a member of the Grass
Creek United Methodist Church where she served as church treasurer and pianist
for many years. She was also a member of the 21st Century Club.
Survivors include her daughters,
Shirley A. Wagoner and Jean E. Rock and husband Rick, both of Grass Creek;
sister-in-law, Corabelle Crippen, of Rochester; and six grandchildren, Tammy
Vigar (Steve), of Rochester, Sandy Cooper and Kelly Wolf, both of Grass Creek,
Art Crippen, of Indianapolis, Andy Crippen, of Rochester, and Carrie Crippen,
of Indianapolis. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Jessie Rock-Wolf,
Addison Crippen, Emily Vigar, Johnny Cooper, Kelsie Wolf, Terry Johnston and
Aubrey Long.
She was also preceded in death by her
son, Edward Lee Crippen; son-in-law, Wayne Wagoner; and sisters-in-law, Zedda
Brumbaugh and Mary York Hiatt.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Grass Creek United Methodist Church with Pastors Don Reed and David
Sommers officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, and also one hour
prior to the time of service at the church on Friday. Burial will be at Grass
Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Grass Creek United Methodist Church. Online condolences and personal memories
may be shared with the Crippen family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
W.B. ‘Mal’ Malaby
Jan.
16, 1916 - April 17, 2012
Mr. W.B. "Mal" MALABY, 96, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed
from this life to the next at Treasure Coast Hospice House in Stuart, Fla., on
Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Mal was born in Kokomo on Jan. 16,
1916, the son of Carl and Anna Wohrer Malaby. A proud 1935 graduate of
Rochester High School, he later attended and graduated from the Chicago
Business College.
On Sept. 8, 1946, Mal married his best
friend and the love of his life, Norma Mayer, in her hometown of Defiance,
Ohio. Their union of over 67 years produced two handsome sons, Tom and David.
Returning to Kokomo, Mal opened a sporting goods store, "Mal's Out-O-Doors
Store." He offered a variety of sporting goods but specialized with
products used for hunting and fishing and returned to Rochester to enjoy these
activities. It's been said that Mal has caught about as many blue gill as
anyone on Good Pond. He played the game of golf in Rochester, Kokomo and
Stuart, Fla. A man of great athleticism, Mal golfed and fly fished until the
amazing age of 94 years young!
Mal's memberships include over 60
years of Grace United Methodist Churches in Kokomo and Rochester, the Elk's
Lodge of Rochester, and the Optimist Club and the Power Squadron of Kokomo.
Normal and Mal enjoyed over 25 years
of wintering in Stuart, Fla. It was here that they enjoyed the warmth of the
sunshine while playing shuffleboard, a game he was accomplished with. They both
enjoyed the card table, playing many games of euchre and bridge. As a
woodcraftsman, he enjoyed carving intricate images of birds while in Florida.
Mal enjoyed the art of fly tying, creating custom lures for many fly fishermen
that visited his shop. Following his retirement, he continued to fly-ty for
many of his fly fishermen buddies. At home, he enjoyed assisting Norma with the
painting of the flower gardens that accented their landscape.
Mal is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Norma, of Rochester; a son, Tom Malaby, of Rochester; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind many neighbors, friends, his family
at Grace Church and the many customers he befriended at his sporting goods
store to cherish his memory.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and son, David Malaby, in October of 2008.
Celebration of the life of Mr. W.B.
"Mal" Malaby will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grace United
Methodist Church, 701 Jefferson St., Rochester, with Pastor Maurice Grindle and
Deacon Jeff Mayer officiating. Friends may visit with his family one hour prior
to services.
The Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, has been entrusted with his arrangements. Preferred memorials in
lieu of flowers may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, or
the Treasure Coast Hospice House, Stuart, Fla. You may wish to sign Mal's guest
book or light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
James Manning
James MANNING, 75, Rochester, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at his
residence.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Betty J. Reeve Tann
Betty J. Reeve TANN, 91, 7272 W. Nebraska St., Claypool, (Beaver Lake),
and formerly of Marion, died at 5 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at her
residence.
Survivors include her son, Gregory
Tann, of Claypool; and sister, Joan Beard, of Marion.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with visitation from 5-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Edward ‘Ed’ A. Waltz
Edward "Ed" A. WALTZ, 75, 807 E. 10th St., Rochester, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday,
April 24, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on May 19, 1936, in South
Bend, the son of Robert B. and Doris (Andrews) Waltz. On July 12, 1956, in
Twelve Mile, he married Leona Jo Corn, and she survives. He served in the U.S.
Army from 1955 to 1964, serving in Korea and stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky.,
and Fort Benning, Ga.
After retiring from the U.S. Army, Ed
moved to Rochester to work in the family construction business of Waltz
Building Service. He also owned Four Seasons Mobile Home Court, and upon
selling this, he retired and worked part time at Modular Builders, Rochester.
Ed was a member of the Rochester
Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Shriners. He loved to work in his yard and
garden, feeding and watching his birds, fishing, and attending the
grandchildren's sporting events and had been very active in coaching baseball.
He loved spending time with his family, especially teaching the grandchildren
to fish.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Waltz,
of Rochester; daughter, Jo Ann and husband Jeff Warner, of Rochester; sons,
Edward A. and wife Maria Waltz Jr., of Pierceton, and Robert P. Waltz, of
Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Ashley (Warner) and husband T.J. DuBois, of
Rochester, Adam Warner and fiance Sasha Terry, of Fort Wayne, Nicole (Waltz)
and husband Justin Hines, of Royal Center, Hollie (Waltz) and husband Bob
Prater, of Rochester, Lane Waltz, of Indianapolis, Ryann Waltz, of Warsaw, Kyle
Waltz and fiance Jacci Havel, of Raleigh, N.C., and Derek Waltz and companion
Nicole Graves, of Anderson; step-grandchildren, Chris Lusso and companion Kim
Cantrell, of North Webster, and Stephanie and husband Pete Tuura, of Warsaw; 10
great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara and husband James Rock, of Rochester; and
his beloved feline companion, Brady.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Bob Waltz; mother, Doris Mills; and brother, Phillip D. Waltz.
Funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jason See
officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home. Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Rochester, where military graveside services will be conducted by the Rochester
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Online
condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Merle V. Aldefer
March
6, 1928 - April 25, 2012
Merle V. ALDERFER, 84, Laketon, passed away at 8:38 a.m. Wednesday,
April 25, 2012, at his residence.
Born March 6, 1928, in Richland
Center, he was the son of Carl M. Alderfer and Ruth J. (Ault), who both
preceded him in death.
He was a retired asphalt road
construction worker, retiring from Rieth-Riley Asphalt, Fort Wayne. On Oct. 18,
1950, he married Julia M. Coleman, and she survives.
He was a member of Operator Engineer
Union No. 103, Fort Wayne, a life-member and past governor of Moose Lodge No.
1518 in North Manchester, and a life-member of Tippecanoe Fellowship No. 96.
Survivors include son, Jack L.
Alderfer, of Servia; daughters, Pamela Bowman, of North Manchester, Brenda
(Larry) Weaver, of Goshen, Tammie (Robert) Funk, of Akron, and Susie Elliott,
of Syracuse; brothers, Howard Alderfer, of Warsaw, and Wayne Alderfer, of
Cromwell; sisters, Mary Bruce, of Mentone, Mrs. Bill (Ruby) Thompson, of
Mentone, and Mrs. Don (Phyllis) Shuster, of LaPorte; 10 grandchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five
brothers; one sister; and one great-grandchild.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at McKee
Mortuary, 1401 Indiana 114 West, North Manchester, with visitation from 4-8
p.m. Friday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman will
officiate. Burial will be in Laketon Cemetery, Laketon.
Memorial contributions can be made to
the family through McKee Mortuary. Online condolences may be emailed to
delaughtermckee.com.
Edith (Haney) Darkwood
Jan.
13, 1917 - April 24, 2012
Edith (Haney) DARKWOOD, 95, of White Pigeon, Mich., passed away Tuesday,
April 24, 2012, at Cass County Medical Care Facility.
She was born Jan. 13, 1917, in
Rochester, to Daniel L. and Della (Babcock) Cook. On Dec. 28, 1938, she married
Edger Haney. He passed away Aug. 5, 1972. Edith later married Virgil Darkwood
on May 8, 1993, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2010.
Survivors include a daughter, Lou
(Marvin) Anderson, of Indianapolis; four sons, Wayne (Darlene) Haney, of White
Pigeon, Mich., Lamar (Linda) Haney, of Cullowhee, N.C., Guy (Jane) Haney, of
Orland, Maine, and Robert Darkwood, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and
24 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands and
parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Eldrith, Elmer and
Kenneth Cook, and one great-grandson.
Prior to her retirement, she had been
employed more than 20 years at Domore Chair Company in Elkhart. Edith was a
faithful member of Bethel United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She
enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking, traveling and especially spending time with
her grandchildren playing board games.
Visitation will be held today from 6-8
p.m. and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Friday at Billings
Funeral home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Pastor Catherine Koziatek will
officiate. Interment will follow in Rice Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Bethel
United Methodist Church in memory of Edith. Online condolences may be sent by
visiting www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
Jobe Gates
March
6, 1972 - April 14, 2012
Jobe GATES, of Grand Blanc, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on
Saturday afternoon, April 14, 2012, at 40 years of age, leaving behind the joys
of his life, Tessa (9), Kendall (7), and Annika (1).
Jobe Gates was born to Sandy Sadler
Gates and Dennis Gates on March 6, 1972. Jobe and Whitney Ellis Gates were
married on Sept. 26, 1998.
He has two brothers, Sean Gates
(Kewanna), and Tracy Gates and Diane Suttles (Grand Blanc, Mich.);
sisters-in-law, Mercedes Ellis and Tyson Walters; brothers-in-law, Justin and
Michelle Ellis; and in-laws, Terry and Alice Ellis.
A memorial gathering will be held from
2-4 p.m. Saturday at Grass Creek Fire Station, Indiana 17, Grass Creek, Ind.
Please join us to honor Jobe and say farewell for now. He was a wonder dad,
husband, brother and son that left us too soon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the girls' education fund at Bank of America, Grand Blanc, Mich.
James Manning
James MANNING, 75, Rochester, formerly of Berwyn, Ill., died at
9:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at his residence.
Survivors include his daughter,
Theresa Manning-Esparza, of Rochester; and a son, Jimmy Manning, of Knox.
Services are 12:30 p.m. Saturday in
the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 5-8 p.m. on
Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Khristian Michael Anthony Bradley
Khristian Michael Anthony BRADLEY, was stillborn 12:48 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Darlene Harper
Darlene HARPER, 53, of 5439 E. 900 South, Claypool, died at 11:14
a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff G.
Harper, of Claypool; three daughters, Jaime Rose, of North Manchester,
Stephanie Justice, of North Manchester, and Amanda Bradley, of Warsaw; her
mother, Eva Baldridge, of Winona Lake; two sisters, Phyllis Evans, of Disko,
and Reece Morris, of Pierceton; and three brothers, Stan Baldridge, of
Claypool, Gary Baldridge, of Claypool, and Jack Baldridge, of Warsaw.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at
Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, with visitation from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
at the funeral home.
James Manning
Oct.
6, 1936 - April 24, 2012
Mr. James MANNING, 75, of Rochester, formerly of Berwyn, Ill., was
surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, April
24, 2012, at home.
Jim was born in Sevierville, Tenn., on
Oct. 6, 1936, to Henry Melvin and Kathleen Owen Manning. Growing up, he shared
his childhood with a sister, Nadine, and a brother, Henry. Serving with the
U.S. Army in Germany during the mid-1950s, Jim was a paratrooper.
Remembered as headstrong, Jim let it
be known it was his way or the highway. Born in the Smoky Mountains, it was one
of his favorite places to visit. Kentucky, the Carolinas and Tennessee were
also among his favorite destinations. Jim loved antiquing, going to the flea
markets and getting the best bang for his buck. To relax, he listened to old
country like George Jones, Patsy Kline and Ronnie Milsap.
Jim is lovingly remembered by a
daughter, Theresa Manning-Esparza and husband Frank, of Rochester; a son, Jimmy
Manning, of Knox; and 12 grandchildren, James Manning, Justin Manning, Ashley
Manning, Sheldon Hubbard, Brenda Hubbard, Jackie Spiller, Daniel Manning, Adam
Lozano, Robert Joseph Lozano, Sarah Griffin and Jennifer Miracle.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; lifelong partner and friend, Bessie Hubbard; a daughter, Brenda
Partin; a son, Steven Hubbard; two grandsons, Terry Lee Partin and Anthony
Champion; a sister, Nadine Cairo; a brother, Henry Manning; and two nieces,
Janice Elledge and Katherine Frittz.
A celebration of the life of Mr. James
Manning will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W.
18th St., Rochester, with Chaplain Charlie Azbell officiating. Friends may
visit with the family from 5-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service on
Saturday. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the LeRoy Shelton
American Post No. 36, the Manitou VFW Post No. 1343 and the U.S. Army Military
Honor Guard. Interment will follow in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County. You may wish to sign Jim's guest book or
light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Sally Ann Stesiak
March
24, 1940 - April 25, 2012
Mrs. Sally Ann STESIAK, 72, of LaPorte, passed away unexpectedly April 25,
2012, at her home.
She was born on March 24, 1940, in
LaPorte, to George and Phyllis (Waznieski) Teets.
She retired from LaPorte Hospital as a
Nursing Administrative Assistant after 41 years.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic
Church, St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul Society, volunteer for the Salvation
Army Soup Kitchen, past member of P.R.C.U., P.N.A., and was a LaPorte High
School graduate. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed
needlepoint, was an avid Cubs and Notre Dame fan, and especially enjoyed
attending her grandchildren's' activities.
Sally leaves three sons, Michael
(Michelle) Stesiak, of Granger, Jeffrey (Pam) Stesiak, of Granger, and Tony
(Stacy) Stesiak, of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Haley, Riley, Brandon,
Keaton, Regan, Trey and Quin; also one brother, Tim (Gina) Teets, of LaPorte;
one niece, Taylor Teets; and one nephew, Jake Teets.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; and stepfather, Hip Andrzejewski.
The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday,
April 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. CST at St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. Dennis
Teles officiating. The visitation will be today from 4-8 p.m. CST and Saturday
8:30-9:30 a.m. CST at the Essling Funeral Home. The Prayer Service will be
today at 4 p.m. CST at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic
Cemetery following the Mass.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul Society, 109 "C" Street, LaPorte,
IN 46350. Friends and family may sign their condolences at
www.esslingfuneralhome.com.
Orie Leroy Vandermark
Orie Leroy VANDERMARK, 98, Southern Lifestyle Assisted Living, Lake Placid,
Fla., died at 12:25 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at Florida Hospital, Lake
Placid, Fla.
Survivors include his daughter, Sally
Sesko, of Lake Placid, Fla.; and his son, Anthony Vandermark, of Kokomo, Ind.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Khristian Michael Anthony Bradley
Khristian Michael Anthony BRADLEY was surrounded by his loving
parents when he was born into Heaven at 12:48 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2012,
at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He is the precious son of Matthew Bradley and
Ryan Dille.
Khristian is lovingly remembered by
his parents; a sister Mariyah Bradley; a brother Jaden Mettler; maternal
grandparents Rochelle Leslie and fiancee Kelly Couger, of Rochester; paternal
grandparents, Judy Devona of Cedar Lake and Todd Bradley of Rochester; and
three uncles, Derek Bradley, Cory Riley, and Adam Dille.
A celebration of Khristian Michael
Anthony Bradley, will be Monday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Rev. Junior Bose will officiate his
service. You may wish to send a note of sympathy to Khristian's family or light
a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Martha Ginther
Martha W. GINTHER, 94, died March 6, 2012, at the Hospice Care Center
in Longview, Wash.
She is survived by her son, Phillip
Ginther, of Salem, Ore.; her daughter, Beverly Miller, of LaCenter, Wash.; two
sisters, Bernice Hartz, of Leiters Ford, and Dorothy Talbott, of Monterey.
There will be a graveside service at
Leiters Ford Cemetery at 3 p.m. today. Good Family Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Frank H. Miller
A service of storytelling and tribute
to Frank MILLER, 98, who died in Oregon on Nov. 29, 2011, begins at 2
p.m., May 19 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St.,
North Manchester.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Geda May Garling
Geda May GARLING, 71, Twelve Mile, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at
St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis.
Survivors include her husband, Gailon
A. Garling; three children, Tana Sons, of Peru, Raymie Smith, of Twelve Mile,
and Donald Smith, of Peru; three brothers, Jerry Jones, of Monticello, Leon
Jones, of Tennessee, and Clifford Jones, of Logansport; and two sisters, Oneta
McFatridge and Catherine Jones, both of Logansport.
Services are 7 p.m. Tuesday at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver, with visitation from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral
home.
Mitchell Edward Anthony
Mitchell Edward ANTHONY, 60, Vonore, Tenn., died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Ronk
Anthony, of Roann; their children; and a brother, Dan Jordon, of Roann.
There are no services planned at this
time.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is
handling arrangements.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
No
Obituaries
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
James Richard ‘Dick’ Moore
25,
1950 - April 30, 2012
James Richard "Dick" MOORE, 62, 9502 Summer Ridge Place, Indianapolis, passed away at 3 p.m.
Monday, April 30, 2012, at his residence.
Born Jan. 25, 1950, in Rochester, he
was the son of Budd and Emma (Moon) Moore. Moving from Rochester, he lived
three and a half years in Indianapolis. He was a 1968 graduate from Akron High
School and in 1982, graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University South Bend.
In 1978, he married Karen Kay Douglass
at the Lucerne Christian Church. He entered into military service in the Army
on May 11, 1971, and served until May 10, 1977, in the Berlin Brigade. After
leaving the service, he had a career in sales, mostly selling circuit boards.
Survivors include his wife, Karen, of
Indianapolis; three children, Karrie Moore, of Indianapolis, Craig (spouse
Adrienne) Moore, of Fishers, and Andrew Moore, of Indianapolis; brother, Thomas
Moore, of Paragould, Ark.; three sisters, Joann Wozniel, of White Pigeon,
Mich., Pam Miller, of Goshen, and Marcia Speraw, of Mishawaka; and parents,
Budd and Emma Moore, of Elkhart.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday followed
by the service of remembrance with military rites by the United States Army and
American Legion Post at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St.,
Akron, IN 46910. Rev. Thomas Moore will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 715 Main St.,
Rochester, IN 46975.
Arrangements by Earl-Love Funeral
Home, Akron. Online condolences may be sent to earllovefunearlhome@gmail.com.
Mildred ‘Millie’ P. Mullins
Mildred "Millie" P. MULLINS, 87, 3075 Evergreen St., Rochester, died at 6:38 a.m. Tuesday, May 1,
2012, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph
E. Mullins, of Rochester.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Thursday
and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
A full obituary will be published in
the Thursday edition of The Rochester Sentinel.
June Reed
June REED, 83, 3855 S. Viking Drive, Mentone, died at 3:32 p.m.
Monday, April 30, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include her husband, George
J. Reed, of Mentone; and two sons, Terry Reed, of Mentone, and Rocky Reed, of
Pierceton.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at King
Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Christene Cornell
Christene CORNELL, 68, 10299 E. Indiana 14, Akron, died at 10:59 a.m.
Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital emergency room.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Mildred P. Mullins
April
20, 1925 - May 1, 2012
Mildred P. "Millie" MULLINS, 87, 3075 Evergreen St., Rochester, passed away at 6:38 a.m., Tuesday,
May 1, 2012, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus.
She was born on April 20, 1925, in
Grass Creek, the daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Ford) Gunter. On Dec. 22, 1945, in
San Diego, Calif., she married Ralph E. "Moon" Mullins, and he
survives.
As a seamstress and gardener,
Mildred's hands were always busy. She loved sewing for her many clients who
became close friends over the years. There was no alteration she couldn't
conquer. Time spent sitting at her quilting frame reaped many hand-quilted
heirlooms she gifted to family members and friends. When not behind her sewing
machine, Mildred could be found working her flower garden or touring the
riverside with Ralph on their golf cart. Along with raising six kids in Fulton,
Mildred found time to oil paint, travel, manage family campsites and slalom
water ski. Her love of hunting morels was showcased in her famous family poem,
"Ode to the Mush-er-room." She worked alongside Ralph on construction
sites, including their own home in Riverwood Acres. Mildred was Past Matron of
the Order of Eastern Star. She was an active member of several clubs over the
years, including the W.E. Club. As a former 4-H leader she taught many girls
how to sew their first hem or make their first pie crust. During World War II,
she was "Millie the Riveter" at Bendix in South Bend. As an avid
lifetime reader, she always had a book open and her favorite place to visit was
the local library. Her sense of humor, generous heart, busy hands and lovely
smile were her greatest traits she shared with her children, family and
friends.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph
E. "Moon" Mullins, Rochester; children, Judy and husband Don Hughes,
Rochester, Linda and husband Tom Hardin, Greenwood, Ron and wife Deb Mullins,
Chandler, Ariz., Donna and husband Charles Smith, Gilead, Susan Mullins,
Noblesville, and Alan Mullins, Chandler Heights, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; brothers, George and wife Mary Gunter, Colorado, Ralph and
wife Janet Gunter, Rochester, and Richard and wife Lily Gunter, New Mexico; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
granddaughter, Konya Mullins; son-in-law, Bob Minthorn; brothers, Raymond
Gunter, Russell Gunter, Virgil Gunter, and Harold Ray Gunter; and sister,
Marjorie Easterday.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10 a.m., Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev.
George Hapner officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour
prior to service at the funeral home. Eastern Star service will take place this
evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County
Public Library. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Christene J. Conley Cornell
Aug.
5, 1943 - May 2, 2012
Christene J. Conley CORNELL, 68, 10299 E. Indiana 14, Akron, died unexpectedly on Wednesday
morning, May 2, 2012 at Woodlawn Hospital emergency room, Rochester.
She was born Aug. 5, 1943 at
Prestonsburg, Ken., to Fred and Myrtle (Manns) Conley. On April 18, 1964, in
Fulton County she married William Cornell Sr. He survives at home.
She had worked at United Technologies
in North Manchester for 14 years until it closed. Following that she was a
housewife. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed crocheting and going fishing
with her husband.
Survivors include her husband, William
Cornell Sr., Akron; daughter, Mary and husband Jeramy Reese, Roann; three sons,
William and wife Mary Cornell Jr., New Baltimore, Mich., Ron and wife Victoria
Cornell, Pierceton, and Norman and wife Heidi Cornell, North Manchester; nine
grandchildren, William Cornell, Eric Cornell, Sean Cornell, Joshua Cornell,
Braxton Hanft, Lacey Cornell, Keaton Cornell, Devon Reese and Aidan Reese;
three great-grandchildren, Faylinn, Makayla and Aiyanna; five sisters, Zefie
Jackson, Gracie Jackson, Martha Hancock, Lorene Tesh and Izanie Thornington;
and three brothers, Amos Conley, Norman Conley and Alfred Conley.
She was preceded in death by two
sisters, Nancy Pennington and Opal Conley; and one brother, Jerry Conley.
Her funeral service is at 2 p.m.,
Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron. Burial will be in Gaerte
Cemetery, Macy. Visitation is 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Hartzler
Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Memorial contributions may be made
to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Kathryn Tilley
Kathryn TILLEY, 68, Winamac, died at Life Care Center of Rochester
Wednesday.
She is survived by two sons, Rick McCarty,
Winamac, Kenneth J. McCarty, Rochester; her mother, Edna Rose; three sisters,
Barbara Long, Logansport, Leona Knoll, Bellviewe, Mich., Janet Melton,
Chalmers; and her brother, Robert Rose, Seneca, Wis.
Funeral service will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Barbara E. Stoner
Barbara E. McClain STONER, 82, Peru, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at Miller's
Merry Manor, Peru.
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Milla M. Teel
Infant Milla M. TEEL, Warsaw, died Friday at her place of birth, Kosciusko
Community Hospital.
Survivors include her father, Kevin
Teel, Warsaw; her mother, Heather Teel, Warsaw; and siblings, Camdyn Teel,
Lillian Teel and Dominic Teel, Warsaw.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Mentone United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Geraldine G. Basug
July
21, 1919-May 4, 2012
Geraldine G. BASUG, 92, 827 W. 13th St. Rochester, died at 3 p.m.
Friday, May 4, 2012, at her residence, Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born July 21, 1919, in
Cleveland, Ohio, to Robert and Theresa (Offerowski) Gehrt. On July 25, 1946,
she married Gregorio J. (Geroge) Basug. He passed away on March 16, 1999.
Geraldine was a homemaker. She was a
member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses of Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters,
Patricia and husband Kenneth Plumlee, Rochester, and Teresa (Terre) Weinz,
Rochester; a granddaughter, Melissa Plumlee, Rochester; great-granddaughters,
Amanda and husband Japheth Smith, Huntington, and Janet Tacy, Rochester.
Memorial Service will be at 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Rochester Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses,
1563 N. Indiana 25, Rochester.
Online Condolences can be made to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Kathy L. Flory
Sept.
11, 1957-May 4, 2012
Mrs. Kathy Louise Mort FLORY, 54, Akron, was surrounded by her loving family when
she passed away at 11:50 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2012, in her home.
Kathy was born in Fort Wayne,
September 11, 1957, the daughter of Harry and Barbara Westafer Mort. Growing up
as one of three children, she shared her childhood with a sister, Penny, and
brother, Greg. Kathy attended Manchester Schools and graduated with her class
in 1975 from Manchester High School. She attended floral design school and
later she attended Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne and graduated with an
associate's of arts degree in interior design.
On January 29, 1994, Kathy married her
best friend John Flory, in a Victorian-style wedding held at the Basilica at
the University of Notre Dame. Together they shared many common interests and
adventures in life for the next 18 years. For the last decade, Kathy worked at
Biomet, until she was recently placed on medical leave.
John and Kathy made the quaint Millark
Mill their home. It offered the perfect setting to showcase the primitive
antiques she collected, all fitting within the era of the active mill. She was
also a proud owner of a vast button collection. An artist, Kathy designed and
created custom jewelry for the most discriminating eye featured at art shows
around northern Indiana. She also shared her coveted treasures with family and
special friends.
Proud owners of a pair of beautiful
Tennessee Walking horses, Kathy and John enjoyed embracing nature on the trails
of northern Indiana horseback riding. With great pride Kathy established the
Millark Kennel, home of her show quality Australian cattle dogs. She and John
enjoyed many years of venturing around the U.S. and exhibiting their finest.
Each Christmas brought the challenge of a jigsaw puzzle. Together, they
persevered to complete the project. Kathy enjoyed spirited games of euchre with
her family. Springtime brought on the planting season and introducing new
species of plants to her English garden that embraced their home.
Kathy is lovingly remembered by her
husband, John; a sister, Penny Schutz and husband Mitchell of North Manchester;
a brother, Greg Mort and wife Sandy of Raleigh, N.C.; her mother, Barbara Mort
of Chesterton; her father, Harry Mort and wife Phyllis of Fort Wayne; two
brothers-in-law, Aaron Flory and wife Lori of Mishawaka, and Ryan Flory and
wife Julie of South Bend; her mother-in-law, Dolores Flory of South Bend; and
her father-in-law, Ray Flory and wife Dorothea of South Bend; six nieces and
nephews, Brogan Schutz, Nick Flory, Leah Flory, Oliver Flory, Dashiell Flory
and Meredith Flory. Kathy also leaves behind her beloved canine companion
Ralphie, an Australian cattle dog, and feline friend, Smokey.
A celebration of the life of Kathy
Louise Flory will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the Good Family
Funeral Home,1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Karen Eberly officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to
the service.
Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society, Fulton County Humane Society and Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com
Joan Smiley
Joan SMILEY, 86, Rochester, died at 9:08 p.m., Saturday at Saint
Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
Survivors include her son, Brad
Smiley, Rochester; three daughters, Judy Sherman, South Lyon, Mich., Mary
Jennings, Rensselaer, Lora Pfeiffer, Bremen; a sister, Sue Wheeler, Logansport;
and brother Rex McCloskey, Galveston.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Friday, at Argos Bible Church. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service in the church
on Friday.
Barbara E. Stoner
Barbara E. STONER, 82, Peru, died at 7:05 p.m., May 3, 2012, at
Miller's Merry Manor, Peru.
Survivors include four children, Susan
E. Stoner, Lakewood, Colo., Jane E. Conrad, Peru, Linda E. Miller, Logansport,
and Bryan E. Stoner, Kansas City; and a brother, Hal W. McClain, Denver.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at
the Mexico Church of the Brethren.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Virginia Knapp
Virginia KNAPP, 98, 340 E. 18th St., Rochester, died at 3:35 a.m.
Monday, at Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Funeral service will be at 5:30 p.m.
Friday at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation will be for two hours
prior to the service at Good Family Funeral Home.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Virginia W. Knapp
March
14, 1914-May 7, 2012
Virginia Woodley KNAPP, 98, of Rochester, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Monday,
May 7, 2012 at Hickory Creek of Rochester where she had resided the past five
years. She was born on March 14, 1914 in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Forrest and
Mable Abbott Woodley.
Ginny graduated from Elmhurst High
School, Chicago, Ill. with the class of 1933. On December 16, 1939, she married
Sam Clark, he preceded on Dec. 27, 1959. Ginny and Alden "Torchy"
Knapp were married on June 3, 1961, he preceded on Aug. 10, 1994.
While living in Benton Harbor, Ginny
was a legal secretary for 11 years. After moving to Rochester, she busied
herself with volunteering at the Woodlawn Hospital and the former Green Thumb
Program for Step Ahead and First Steps. She made many friends while being a
part of these social services. Crocheting baby blankets and caps and dishrags
for the hospital and friends was a favorite hobby. Ginny always looked forward
to the Saturday morning round table breakfasts at the Chicken Coop and
Margaritta's Restaurant with her circle of friends. Lake Michigan was one of
her favorite places to go sailing. She loved the water.
Ginny was a member of the Methodist
Church of St. Joseph, Mich. and the Grace United Methodist Church and the Order
of Eastern Star, both of Rochester.
She will be lovingly remembered by her
family, Dee Dague, of Akron, Teri White, of Rochester, Robert and Deloros
Carter, of Cross Plains, Texas, Greg and Teri Carr and their daughters,
Ryleigh, Chaneigh, and Sidneigh of Rochester, and a multitude of friends.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband and a brother, Martin Woodley.
A celebration of the life of Virginia
Woodley Knapp will be at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. Eighth St., Rochester with Pastors Teri White and Maurice
Grindle officiating. Friends may visit 2 hours prior to the service.
She will be laid to rest in the
Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Camp We Can
through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 715 Main St., Rochester,
Ind., 46975.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Joan Smiley
July
19, 1925-May 5, 2012
Mrs. Joan SMILEY, 86, of Rochester, entered into the arms of her Lord
and Savior at 9:08 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, after her son recited Psalm 23
and while her family sang Amazing Grace. Her death was due to tetanus,
following an accident, while preparing to garden, which was something she loved
to do. She died at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, of Mishawaka.
She was born in Young America, on July
19, 1925, to Ora and Ethel (Hubler) McCloskey. She was one of ten children.
Joan graduated from Young America High School in 1943. During her senior year,
she met a new student, Paul E. Smiley. They fell in love and eloped on Jan. 18,
1947, and started their married life with $80.00. Paul passed away on Nov. 27,
2003.
Their union of more than 55 years
produced three beautiful daughters and a handsome son. The family tree
continued to grow with the addition of two more generations. They lived in the
Marshall County communities of Tyner, Plymouth and Argos prior to moving to
Rochester in 1977.
As the matriarch of her family, she
passed her Christian heritage on to them. Joan was first and foremost a
homemaker, she cherished the times spent with her family. She liked to garden
and can and freeze the harvest. Joan collected buttons and owls, and later, an
array of chickens decorated her kitchen. At one time, she had two live chickens
in her backyard, and enjoyed the fresh eggs they provided. Joan enjoyed
quilting, reading mysteries, and watching Christian TV shows. She was a member
of the Argos Bible Church, a former member of the Argos Home Economics Club,
the Rebekkah Lodge, and the Button Society of Warsaw.
Joan had worked outside the home as an
ad setter for a local newspaper and as a secretary at a lumber yard.
Joan will be lovingly remembered by a
son, Brad Smiley, of Rochester; three daughters, Judy Sherman and husband, Mike
of South Lyon, Mich., and their children Sarah Hudkins and husband, Brian, Anna
Sherman and fiancé, Joey Rollo; Mary Jennings and husband Dr. Steve, of
Rensselaer, and their children, Christine Jennings, David Jennings and wife
Julie, and Debbie Lapsley; Lora Pfeiffer and husband, John, of Bremen, and
their children Mandy Ballge and husband Mark, Loring Pfeiffer and husband Gil
Jones, Tyler Pfeiffer and Jenna Pfeiffer; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Sue
Wheeler, of Logansport; and a brother, Rex McCloskey, of Galveston.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; four sisters, Wilma Straight, Gene Isom, Mary Addy and
Phyllis Dillon; and three brothers, Don McCloskey, Bo McCloskey and Max
McCloskey.
A celebration of the life of Joan
Smiley will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012 in the Argos Bible Church, 225
S. Michigan St., Argos, with the Rev. Phillip Platz officiating. Friends may
visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, in the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester and one hour prior to the service in
the church on Friday.
She will be laid to rest in the Center
Cemetery near Young America.
Memorials may be made to the Argos
Bible Church.
You may wish to sign Joan's guest book
or light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com
Marvin G. VanLue
October
5, 1926-May 6, 2012
Marvin G. "Jerry" VanLUE, 85, of Oakridge Drive, South Bend, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on
Sunday, May 6 at his residence, following an illness.
He was born on Oct. 5, 1926, in
Rochester to Marvin and Mary (Aughinbaugh) VanLue, who preceded him in death.
On Dec. 29, 1990, he married Nancy L. Burden in South Bend. She died Feb. 19,
2008.
Mr. VanLue was a veteran of the United
States Marine Corp. He was a member of the American Legion, the Marine Corp
League and the first Marine Division Association. He was a bricklayer until his
retirement.
He is survived by his daughter, Cathy
Marie O'Neal, of Independence, Mo.; along with a niece, Terry Smith, of Clairmont,
Fla. Also surviving, are two step children, Mark P. Burden, of Plano, Texas and
Linda L. Perrott, of Bloomington, Ind. Several grandchildren and great
grandchildren also survive.
In honor of Marvin's wishes, he will
be cremated. Jerry had many, many friends at Tradewinds Restaurant who loved
him so. We will miss you, Jerry.
There will be a celebration of Jerry's
life Friday, May 11 at the Galley at Tradewinds Restaurant in Mishawaka. Bubb
Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, is in charge of the arrangements.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Ray W. Arthurhultz
Ray W. ARTHURHULTZ, 64, Monterey, died at 3:14 p.m. Sunday in Monterey.
Survivors include two sons, Steve
Arthurhultz, Houston, Texas, and Kelly Arthurhultz, Florida; and a brother Dan
Arthurhultz, Monterey.
There will be no funeral service. The
Odom Funeral Home, Culver is in charge of arrangements.
John R. Clingler
John R. CLINGLER, 83, Knox, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in Knox.
Survivors include four sons, John
Clingler, Knox, Randy Thompson, Rochester, Bob Thompson, Delong, and Ron
Thompson, Rochester; a daughter, Candy Howard, Rochester; and three sisters,
Violet Farris, Kentucky, Mildred Weiger, Indianapolis, and Annabelle Cougher,
Akron.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday
at the church.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Raymond Goss Jr.
Dec.
22, 1921 - May 8, 2012
Raymond GOSS Jr., age 90, of
Georgetown, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2012. He was born on Dec. 22, 1921, in
Rochester, to Raymond and Alma (Rosberg) Goss. As a child, he was known as
Raymond (Gawky) Goss Jr.
After high school, he joined the
United States Army Air Corps/Air Force and devoted 32 selfless years of service
to our country. Raymond was a pilot of many different aircrafts and served from
World War II through Vietnam. He retired from the service as a lieutenant
colonel.
Raymond loved to fish and make stained
glass windows. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. He was truly a loving man who never knew a stranger, never
had an enemy in life and was loved greatly. Raymond will be truly missed by all
who knew him.
Raymond was preceded in death by his
wife, Marjorie Goss.
To cherish his memory, Raymond leaves
behind his sons, Rick Goss and Mike Goss; daughters, Pam Strohmeyer and Joanna
Jones; brother, Larry Goss; sister, Virginia Mow; eight grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
Services for Lt. Col. (Ret.) Goss are
private.
You are invited to leave a message or
memory in the memorial guestbook at www.RamseyFuneral.com.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Beatrice Gerrich
Beatrice GERRICH, 100, of Rochester, died at 10:23 p.m. Thursday.
Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Robert R. Rudd
Robert R. RUDD, 64, 1614 Ewing Road, Rochester, died at 3:30 p.m.
Friday at his sister's Rochester home.
He is survived a daughter, Robin, Anderson;
four sisters, Marcella Boyd, Karn Clark, Kathy Moore and Debbie Powell,
Rochester; and three brothers, Jack and David, Rochester, and Bernard, Denver.
The funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Beatrice A. Gerrich
Oct.
3, 1911 - May 10, 2012
Fulton County centenarian, Mrs.
Beatrice Adeline GERRICH, 100 years, 7 months and 7 days, departed this life
at 10:23 p.m., May 10, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at home. Beatrice
was born on Oct. 3, 1911, in Miami County, the precious daughter of Noah and
Viola Weller Kirby. Growing up she shared her childhood with her brother John.
In 1928, Bea graduated with her class at Laketon High School. She was awarded a
scholarship to attend Manchester College.
A proud and devoted member of
Rochester's First Baptist Church, Bea was the church's oldest member and held
the longest continuous membership. She was also a lifelong member of the
Evergreen Rebekah Lodge. In addition to caring for her family, Bea managed to
work at Crystal Dairy, Torin Corporation and after her retirement she was a
member of the cafeteria staff at the Geneva Conference Center.
A woman of great faith, Bea loved her
church and looked forward to attending Sunday services. As an armchair athlete
she cheered for NASCAR's # 88, Dale Earnhart and the Notre Dame football team.
She looked forward to listening to the music of the Lawrence Welk Show and kept
mentally sharp by watching "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of
Fortune." Bea was the proud owner of over 150 sets of salt and pepper
shakers that she had collected over the years. She also collected unique
teacups and saucers.
A lady of little fear, Bea enjoyed the
roller coasters at Cedar Point. She also is remembered for chaperoning the high
school band trip to Detroit. Each night at 8, Bea would call her best friend
Marilyn Stretch to talk over the day's events and activities. Accomplished with
handiwork and crocheting, Bea created custom bedspreads for family and special
friends. As an avid gardener, Beatrice planted and maintained beautiful flower
and vegetable gardens annually.
Beatrice is lovingly remembered by her
two sons, Merrill "Butch" Gerrich and his wife Hannah Lee, of
Rochester, and Oscar "Bill" Gerrich and his wife Shirley Ann of Queen
Valley, Ariz.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren; a favorite niece, Joyce Ann Girton of Star City; and
favorite nephew, Gene Kirby of Tiosa.
Preceding her in death are a grandson
and a brother, John Kirby in 1953.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Beatrice A. Gerrich will be Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with the Dr. Mark Spencer and Mr.
Bill Wall officiating. Burial will follow in the Enterprise Cemetery near
Gilead. Friends may visit with her family from 5-8 p.m. on Monday and an hour
prior to her service. You may wish to sign Bea's guestbook or light a candle to
honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Robert R. Rudd
Nov.
4, 1947 - May 11, 2012
Robert Ray "Bob" RUDD, 64, 1614 Ewing Rd., Rochester, formerly of Yorktown, died at 3:30
p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012, surrounded by his devoted family at his sister's
Rochester home.
He was born on Nov. 4, 1947, in
Salyersville, Ky., to Hurndon and Finettie (Kraft) Rudd.
He was a truck driver, driving for
various companies including TB&P Trucking, Hall Brothers Trucking and
E&B Paving. He was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam, a
member of the American Legion Post 446, Dalevile, the VFW Post 1343, Rochester,
and also was a member of the Teamsters Local 716. Bob loved horses and going
trail riding with family. He was a member of the Akron High School class of
1966. He enjoyed camping and sitting around the campfire with friends and
family. He was an avid NASCAR fan.
He is survived by a daughter, Robin
and husband Doss Baker, Anderson; three grandchildren, Kyle, Evan and Cole
Baker, all of Anderson; a step-grandson, Jordan and wife Malissa Parks,
Freeport, Fla.; one step-great-grandson, Alijah Parks; four sisters, Marcella
and husband Keith Boyd, Karen Clark, Kathy and husband Ron Moore and Debbie and
husband Daryl Powell, all of Rochester; and three brothers, Jack Rudd, David
and wife Linda Rudd, both of Rochester, and Bernard and wife Katie Rudd,
Denver.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a sister, Daisey Rudd; a sister-in-law, Susie Rudd; and a
brother-in-law, Russell Clark
Funeral services will be at 10:30
a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Amber
Karkosky-Litten officiating. His place of burial will be at Athens-Hoover
Cemetery, Athens, where graveside military rites will be conducted by the LeRoy
Shelton American Legion Post 36 and the VFW Post 1343, both of Rochester.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral
Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Memorial donations can be made to the
Rudd Family Relay for Life Team or the American Cancer Society. Online
condolences may be made to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Prentice C. Cummings
May
31, 1920 - May 14, 2012
Prentice C. CUMMINGS, age 91, of Rensselaer, passed away Monday, May 14,
2012, at the Jasper County Hospital. Prentice was born in Birdseye, Ind., on
May 31, 1920. He was the son of Adrian Cummings and Ona A. (Jones) Cummings
Giles. He was a graduate of Ladoga (Ind.) High School and attended Lafayette
Business College.
On Dec. 10, 1942, in Virgie, Ind.,
Prentice married Doris Rockwell who preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 2012. He
and Doris had lived in Brownsburg, returning to Rensselaer in 1991.
Prentice served in the United States
Navy from Oct. 1941 to Oct. 1945. He was employed with the Jasper County Co-Op
from 1940 to 1966 and with Indiana Farm Bureau from 1966 until his retirement
in 1984.
He was a member of the Trinity United
Methodist Church of Rensselaer, the Gideon's International and the American
Legion Post #0029.
Prentice is survived by his loving
children, Roger (Judy) Cummings, son, Rensselaer, Janet (Steve) Hurley,
daughter, Rensselaer, Donn (Tanya) Cummings, son, Brownsburg, Carol (Steve)
Gottschalk, daughter, Rochester, and Anne (Duane) Judd, daughter, Clermont; 21
grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.
Prentice was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife, Doris; and two brothers, Allen Ray Cummings and William Paul
Cummings.
Friends may call at the Jackson
Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral
services will be at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Thursday, May
17, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor John Hostetter officiating. Burial will
follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery with military rites. Memorials may be made to
the Gideon's International, the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rensselaer
or Jasper County Hospital Home Healthcare and Hospice.
Robert B. Jernigan Jr.
June
12, 1959 - May 13, 2012
Robert B. JERNIGAN Jr., 52,
Elkhart, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his residence. He was born June
12, 1959, in Fort Riley, Kan., to Robert B. Jernigan Sr. and Lottie J.
(Hibbard) Jernigan.
On June 21, 1990, he married Judy (Plummer)
Jernigan in Elkhart.
In addition to his wife, other
survivors include a son, Nate Jernigan, of Elkhart; mother, Lottie Joan
Jernigan, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; four sisters, Deborah (Chris) Collins, of
Conway, S.C., Terri (Travis) Hickel, of Williston, N.D., Tina (Gary) Cline, of
Elkhart, and Jorjanna (Jim) Miller of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his father
and a sister, Lynda Brackett.
Robert was a 1977 graduate of Rocky
Mountain High School and later graduated from Ivy Tech Community College of
Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2007.
Robert was employed as an ironworker
for more than 20 years and later worked as an LPN at Woodland Manor.
He enjoyed watching and coaching
baseball, NASCAR, sports cars and his German shepherd.
A gathering of family and friends will
be on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Billings Funeral Home,
812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Osolo Little League Baseball. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral
home.
Online condolences may reach the
family by visiting www.billingsfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Obituaries
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Tonya R. Swanson
Tonya R. SWANSON, 42, Tuscon, Ariz., died on April 28, 2012, in the
Tuscon Medical Center.
Survivors include her mother, Rose
Swanson, Tucson, Ariz.; father, Charles Swanson, Rochester; stepmother, Rose
Swanson, Rochester; four stepsisters; and three stepbrothers.
Services will be Sunday at the Antioch
Baptist Church, immediately following the morning worship service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Good Family Funeral Home.
Delores R. Tharp
Delores R. THARP, 89, Rochester, died at 6:03 a.m. Wednesday at
Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Cathy
Lowe, Rochester, and Peggy Sue Smith, Osceola; and a sister Cleo Hartman,
Ligonier.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m.
Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to
the service.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Loyd B. Strong
Loyd B. STRONG, 94, Twelve Mile, died at 11:58 a.m., May 11, at IU
Health, Goshen.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on
Monday at the funeral home.
Carolyn Williams
Carolyn WILLIAMS, 63, Peru, died at 3:25 a.m., Thursday, at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m.
Monday at the Family Fellowship Church of God, Peru. Visitation will be from
2-8 p.m. on Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
James L. Rose Sr.
James L. ROSE Sr., 67,
Elkhart, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, James Rose
Jr., Elkhart, and Robert Lambert, South Bend; two daughters, Star Marie Race,
South Bend, and Jamie Hook, Michigan; and stepbrother, Cecil Stanley Rose.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Walley Mills Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart. Visitation will be for
one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Loyd B. Strong
July
17, 1917 - May 11, 2012
Loyd Bruce STRONG, 94, Twelve Mile, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on
Friday, May 11, 2012, at IU Health, Goshen.
Born July 17, 1917 near Akron, Ind.,
he was the son of Hugh McKinley and Alta Gladys Hibschman Strong. On Easter
Sunday, March 28, 1948, at the home of the bride's parents, Homer and June
Ward, he was married to the former Doris Geneva Ward.
Loyd was a member of the Metea Baptist
Church. He graduated from Metea High School in 1936 and in 1941 he joined the
United States Army. He served with the 3rd Ordnance Company repairing artillery
in the European Theater during World War II. He retired from civil service at
Grissom Air Force Base where he worked 20 years in the carpenter's shop.
Loyd was a talented craftsman and was
an expert in furniture restoration and repair. For many years, he owned and
operated Strong's Furniture Repair west of Twelve Mile. When he wasn't working
in his shop, he enjoyed reading, working word and jigsaw puzzles, and watching
the nature surrounding his rural home.
As an active member of his community,
Loyd faithfully served his church as Sunday school superintendent. Loyd was
also a Boy Scout leader, and following the scout motto, "Be
prepared!" Loyd was ready and always prepared to help anyone in need.
Loyd was a lover of antique cars and
was a lifetime member of Pioneer Auto Club in Kokomo. During the Fourth of July
parade in Twelve Mile, Loyd could be seen driving his 1917 Ford Model T, made
in the same year he was born, or his 1926 Locomobile.
He leaves behind his wife, Doris,
Twelve Mile; one daughter, Sherry Ann Hug and husband Lyman, Goshen; two
grandchildren, Kimberly Ann Menczynski and husband Chet, Goshen, and Lisa Marie
Dulaney and fiance Max Reyes, Elkhart; three great-grandchildren, Jordan Reyes,
Kayla Menczynski and Sarah Menczynski; three stepgrandchildren, Elizabeth Clark
and husband Doug, Sturgis, Mich., Kimberly Gilbert and husband Tracy,
Waterboro, Maine, and Kristene Miller and husband Mark, Evansville; seven
stepgreat-grandchildren, William, Sarah, and Carolyn Clark, Grace Gilbert, and
Kayli, Cory, and Michele Miller; one brother, Robert Gale Strong, Arkansas; two
sisters, Gladys Coffing, North Manchester, and Thelma Butcher, Denver; one
brother-in-law, Lowell Grumpp, Denver; and one sister-in-law, Lois Birk,
Illinois.
He was preceded in death by two
sisters, Esther Everest and Opal Grumpp.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Darlene
DeHaai officiating. Burial will follow in Chili Cemetery with military rites by
the Miami County Military Rites Unit.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on
Monday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association, Metea Baptist Church, or the charity of your
choice. The online guestbook can be signed at www.mcclainfh.com.
Carolyn S. Williams
Oct.
15, 1948 - May 17, 2012
Carolyn Sue WILLIAMS, 63, Peru, passed away at 3:25 a.m. on Thursday, May
17, 2012, at Woodlawn Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Oct. 15, 1948, in Perry County,
Ky., she was the daughter of the late Josh and Elsie Spurlock Akemon. On Jan.
25, 1964, in Virginia, she was married to Clyde Williams, and he preceded her
in death.
She was a member of the Family
Fellowship Church of God in Peru. She had worked at Miller's Merry Manor in
Peru for several years. Her greatest love was spending time with her family.
She enjoyed going to garage sales, fishing, camping, vacationing and doing
anything outdoors.
She is survived by Thomas Prentis
Kelsor Jr., her faithful companion of over thirty-seven years; three children,
Clyde David Williams Jr., Peru, Penny Sue Archer and Terrence, Peru, and Anna
Gail Williams, Peru; two sisters, Lois Jean Moses and husband Thomas Sr.,
Castalia, Ohio, and Shirley Lee Coahran and husband William, Macy; two
brothers, Bob Akemon, and companion Ann Wood, Peru, and Josh Akemon Jr. and
wife Barbara, Lafayette; and three grandchildren, Trevon Scott Archer, D'Andre
Scott Williams, and Tiana Justine Archer, all of Peru.
She was preceded in death by one son,
Billy Charles Williams on May 8, 1980.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, May 21, 2012, at Family Fellowship Church of God, 60 Harrison Ave.,
Peru, with Pastor Randy Shinolt officiating. Burial will be in Plainview
Cemetery, Macy.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on
Sunday, May 20, 2012, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Family Fellowship Church of God. The online guestbook can be signed at
www.mcclainfh.com.
Eldonna M. Wilson
Eldonna M. WILSON, 92, Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Fulton, died at
5:45 a.m. Friday, at Calusa Harbor Nursing Home, Fort Myers, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Robert D. Gearhart
Robert Devaine GEARHART, 84, 2201 East St., North Manchester, Ind., passed
away at 8:20 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012, at Timbercrest Skilled Care Facility
after many battles with cancer.
Born August 24, 1927, in Fulton
County, Ind. He was the sixth child of Charles E. and Esther (Yarian) Gearhart.
On May 5, 1957, he married Katherine Rose Harris, of Plymouth, Ind. She passed
in April of 1997.
He served his country in the US
Army-Infantry. He was inducted August 13, 1953, at Fort Benjamin Harrison,
Indianapolis, Ind. He transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington, where he served 18
months in the 38th Infantry. He was awarded the rank of corporal and received
the award of Good Conduct Medal in June of 1955. Then he transferred back to Fort
Benjamin Harrison, on June 9, 1955, to serve in the reserves until August 22,
1961.
He was a lifetime resident of Disko,
Ind. He loved dairy farming and his family. He enjoyed working hard, lending a
needed hand, his friends, sitting and talking, playing cards, traveling,
working math problems, children, and living a simple life in the country. He
was a hard working fair man with a soft heart. People who knew him were glad
they had met him, sure he had made a difference in their lives.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara
Gearhart, Disko; two grandsons, Randolph Summer Witham, Mentone, James Robert
Lee Gearhart, Disko; four great-grandchildren, Kyle Hollingsworth, South Bend,
Kalli, Kinnidy, and Khloee Gearhart, Akron; a sister, Gertrude Walker, Chili; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Charles and Esther (Yarian) Gearhart; three sisters Jeanette Gearhart,
Freda Beigh, and Glendora Hamilton; four brothers, Lee, Donald, Lawrence, and
Gerald Gearhart; and a grandson, Robert Odyessues Witham
Funeral services will be at10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron,
Ind., with Julie Walker officiating.
Burial services will be at Silver
Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, Ind., with military graveside rites conducted by
the VFW and the American Legion Posts both of Rochester.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.,
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the donor's preferred charity.
Online condolences may be made to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
Carol J. Meeks
Carol J. MEEKS, 67, died at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, P. Neil
Meeks, North Manchester; four children: Eric L. Meeks, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Richard P. Meeks, Lakewood, Wash., Stephanie Schlegel, Israel, Jonathan Meeks,
Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Bruce Ludwig, Juneau, Alaska; and a sister, Nancy
Crew, Florida, Ohio.
Funeral services will be at 5 p.m.
Monday at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Wabash.
Visitation will be for three hours
prior to the service at the church.
Billy D. Tigler
Billy D. TIGLER, 78, Denver, died on Saturday, at St. Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home,
Denver.
Eldonna M. Wilson
Eldonna M. WILSON, 92, Cape Coral, Fla., and formerly of Fulton, Ind.,
passed away at 5:45 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2012, at Calusa Harbour Nursing Home,
Fort Myers, Fla.
She was born on Jan. 11, 1920, in
Fulton, the daughter of Alfred and Sadie (Spotts) Showley. On December 24,
1937, she married Donald E. Wilson and he preceded her in death.
Mrs. Wilson along with her husband,
Donald, had owned the Wilson's Sundries Store in Fulton. She had been a member
of the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton, and the Northside Baptist
Church, North Fort Myers, Fla. She enjoyed reading, cards, games, and her
family activities.
Survivors include her children,
Barbara and husband Norm Clavlo, Rothbury, Mich., Dennis and wife Pam Wilson,
Des Moines, Iowa, David and wife Karen Wilson, Omaha, Neb., Carol Sausaman,
Cape Coral, Fla; nine grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband; her daughter, Bonnie Wilson; one great-grandchild; four sisters; and
four brothers.
Memorial Services will be conducted at
10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Calusa Harbour, Fort Myers, Fla. Internment will be at a later date at Salem
Cemetery, Rochester, Ind.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton United Methodist Church, Northside Baptist Church, or to Hope
Hospice.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com
Robert K. Winterrowd
Robert K. WINTERROWD, 76, Rochester, died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, at his
home.
Survivors include wife, Karen,
Rochester; a son, Jeff Winterrowd, Rochester; three daughters, Jenny Adams,
Rochester, Julie Bruessel, Medford, Minn., Jody Winterrowd, Kokomo; a sister
Jacksie Reiken, Mentone; and two brothers, Garry J. Winterrowd, Daytona Beach,
Fla., and Robin Winterrowd, Warsaw.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday in the Good Family Funeral Home. Visitation from 4- 8 p.m. on
Wednesday and an hour prior to his services.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Clarabell L. Armentrout
Clarabell L. ARMENTROUT, 93, 333 W. Church St., Argos, died at 10:45 p.m.
Sunday, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol
Morrison, Brazil, Ind.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am
Thursday at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Carol J. Meeks
Carol J. MEEKS, 67, died at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, P. Neil
Meeks, North Manchester; four children: Eric L. Meeks, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Richard P. Meeks, Lakewood, Wash., Stephanie Schlegel, Israel, Jonathan Meeks,
Chicago; a brother, Bruce Ludwig, Juneau, Alaska; and a sister, Nancy Crew,
Florida, Ohio.
Funeral services will be at 5 p.m.
Monday at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Wabash.
Visitation will be for three hours
prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are handled by Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Billy D. Tigler
Billy D. TIGLER, 78, Denver, died at 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, at St.
Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra M.
Tigler, Denver; three children, Darlene Reed, Rochester, Howard Tigler, Wabash,
and Samuel Tigler, New Waverly; and a brother, Jerry Tigler, Denver.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Robert K. Winterrowd
Aug.
1, 1935 - May 20, 2012
Mr. Robert K. "Bob"
WINTERROWD, 76, was surrounded by his loving family when he
passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at his home. Bob was born on
August 1, 1935, in Argos to George and Hazel Garner Winterrowd. As one of five
children, Bob grew up with a sister, Jacksie and three brothers, Ronald, Garry
and Robin.
During Bob's high school years he
enjoyed many good times. He was a proud charter member of the Rochester High
School Future Farmers of America. Life was good, helping his dad farm from atop
the Minneapolis-Moline. He was once connected with a prank that involved the
appearance of a stinky dead skunk neatly hidden amidst crumpled papers in a
study hall desk top. Bob and seven accomplices plotted and on the second
attempt were successful with emptying the study hall, creating a stink. Janitor
Pop Haggerty dragged the desk outside and burned it as too many odoriferous
scents had been released.
It was a Y-Teens, Sadie Hawkins
hayride, on Sept. 25, 1952, when Bob shared a date with a beautiful young lady
named Karen Ann Westwood. From then on they were a couple. On October 3, 1954,
in Rochester's Trinity United Methodist Church, Bob married his best friend and
the love of his life Karen. Almost 60 years together they shared life's
adventures. They are the proud parents of a handsome son, Jeff, and three
beautiful daughters, Jennifer, Julie and Jody. The family tree grew over the
years with the additions of five wonderful grandchildren.
A devoted member of the
Burton-Richland Center United Methodist Church, Bob was also a member of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 668, receiving his
40-year pin a few weeks ago. Bob was also dedicated to the 5th U.S. Army
Reserves for eight years as a young man.
Bob acquired his dedicated work ethic
as a young man. With diverse interests and many talents he began his career as
a welder for Bernard Schrome with the building and erection of communication
towers. He later worked for Everett Richhart and Ralph Mull. When working for
Mull he plummeted 50 feet from a tower breaking his arm and a leg and living to
tell about it. Next he worked with Harley Denton and Denton Electric. Later he
enjoyed a stint with Burton Mechanical Contractors. Overseeing many
construction projects relative to the electrical work, Bob served as foreman on
the retro-fitting of the Fulton County Courthouse and County Office Building
projects, Woodlawn Hospital, a jail at Williamsport and schools at Mentone
Elementary, Covington and Veedersburg to name a few.
Embracing the outdoors, Bob especially
enjoyed the heat and warmth of the summer. It was summertime that brought on
the garden pest moles. Bob perfected techniques and with the greatest patience
he awaited the rodent and captured it with a direct hit each time. Known to
some as Mr. Mole, Bob shared his secrets of capturing the pests. An avid
collector, he accumulated a treasured milk glass collection along with many
Tigger collectibles from Disney's "Winnie the Pooh."
Bob, a family man, was totally devoted
with a lifetime of dedication to his wife and children. During their youth he
served as coach for minor league and little league baseball. He enjoyed
traveling and vacationing with Karen and she remembers trips to the United
Kingdom. Their first trip is when they discovered the essence and beauty of the
English flower gardens. On their return home he and Karen transformed their
yard into an English garden like those found across the pond. Their gardens
emitted such radiant beauty that they opened the gardens for summer tours so
others could enjoy the exploding color that was aesthetically pleasing to the
eye.
In more recent years Bob took up
woodworking. He crafted custom creations as gifts for the kids for Christmas
and their birthdays. He treasured the opportunities he had to share his
expertise with his kids on projects that they needed assistance. Weenie was a
nickname given to Bob back in his days as a Rochester High School Zebra. It
stuck with him for life and he so enjoyed it that if you were loved by Bob you
were addressed with a special nickname created by him. The kids and
grandchildren all garnered special nicknames along with other close friends.
The winter time blues were solved as he and Karen enjoyed a family tradition of
putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Bob also looked forward to cheering for Sam
and Kelsey at their athletic events and school concerts.
Bob is lovingly remembered by his
beloved wife, Karen, at home; a son, Jeff "Ace" Winterrowd and wife
Michelle of Rochester; three daughters, Jenny "Stubby" Adams and
husband Andy, and their children Kelsey and Samuel of Rochester, Julie
"Porkchop" Bruessel and husband Jim and their children Jordyn Caudle
and Jarrad Bruessel of Medford, Minn., and Jody "Pee-Wee" Winterrowd
and her son Ryder Winterrowd of Kokomo; a sister, Jacksie Reiken and husband
Jim of Mentone; and two brothers, Garry J. Winterrowd of Daytona Beach, Fla.,
and Robin Winterrowd of Warsaw.
Preceding him in death were his
parents; a brother, Ronnie Winterrowd; and his loyal and devoted canine
companions, Spud the terrier blend and Lion, a long-haired dachshund-Scottish
terrier mix.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Robert K. "Bob" Winterrowd will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Good
Family Funeral Home with the Pastor Don Nunemaker officiating. Friends may
visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and an hour prior to his
services. He will be laid to rest at Rochester's IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Arbor Day
Foundation, Burton-Richland Center United Methodist Church, the Goshen Center
for Cancer Care or the Rochester High School Future Farmers of America. You may
sign Bob's guestbook or light a candle to honor his memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Robert R. Flora
Robert R. FLORA, 79, Culver, died at 5:36 a.m. Tuesday in Plymouth.
Survivors include his wife, Sally
Flora, Culver; three sons, Lynn Flora, Scott Flora and Michael Ryan, all of
Culver; and a daughter, Sharon Honeycutt, Winamac.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Culver.
Visitation will be for four hours
prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are handled by Odom
Funeral Home, Culver.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Donald R. Hair
Donald R. HAIR, 87, 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, died at 9:45 p.m.
Tuesday at Wynnfield Crossing.
He is survived by his sister, Virginia
Scott, Rochester.
Graveside service and internment will
take place at a later date at Winamac Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Brenda J. Hartleroad
Brenda J. HARTLEROAD, 56, Mexico, died at 11:57 p.m. Tuesday at her
residence.
Survivors include her mother, Martha
Dillman, Peru; three children, Stephannie Hartleroad, Mexico, Josh Hartleroad,
Peru, and Stephanie Chumbley, Denver; and six siblings, Pat Long, Kewanna,
Janet Long, Rochester, Sherry Stirling, Peru, Pam Starke, Florida, Harold
Bouthot, Peru, and Jay Hartleroad, Mishawaka.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday
at McClain Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Steven O. Vires
Steven O. VIRES, 27, Argos, died Saturday in Argos.
Survivors include his parents, Ewen
and Shirley Vires, Argos; two brothers, Mike Campbell and Ewen Vires, both of
Argos; and two sisters, Tammy Sneed, Bourbon, and Jennifer Vires, Argos.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Friday at
the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.
Visitation is two hours prior to the
service at the church.
Arrangements are by Odom Funeral Home,
Culver.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Robert Jordan
Robert JORDAN, 60, Rochester, died Thursday at IU Health Methodist
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
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Monday, May 28, 2012
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Paper-Holiday
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
D. Cecil Gorecki
Dec.
4, 1913 - May 26, 2012
D. Cecil Southerton Frobish GORECKI, 98, 6254 S. 250 East, Macy, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, May
26, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on Dec. 4, 1913, in Macy,
the daughter of George J. and Mary E. (Hartman) Southerton. In 1931 in Kokomo
she married Roy Frobish and he preceded her in death in 1985. She then married
John Gorecki in 1993 in Onarga, Ill. He preceded her in death in 2009.
She had been a resident of Onarga,
Ill. for 60 years and had been a photographer, co-owning Frobish Fotos in
Onarga, Ill. She had been a member of the Onarga Methodist Church, and enjoyed
golfing, bowling, sewing, knitting and traveling.
Survivors include her nieces, nephews,
great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
brothers, Rou Southerton, Cliff Southerton, and Lee Southerton; and sisters,
Carrie Jenkins and Elzie Zartman.
Graveside services will be conducted
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Robert C. Herrold
May
13, 1931 - May 26, 2012
Robert C. "Bob" HERROLD, 81, peacefully passed away at his home in Grass Creek surrounded by
his loving family on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Born on May 13, 1931, to Carl and
Olive Herrold, Bob was a life-long resident of Grass Creek. He graduated from
Grass Creek High School in 1949 and from Purdue University in 1951. On May 11,
1951, he married Janece Rouch with whom he recently celebrated 61 years of
marriage.
In addition to Janece, survivors
include children, Jessica Huffman (Alan) of Brownsburg, Lynne Dittman (Ron) of
Akron, and Dale Herrold (Nancye) of Grass Creek. Bob's descendants also include
10 grandchildren, who are as follows: Zach (Beth) Huffman, Alyssa Huffman,
Shannon (Dan) Bayha, Travis Dittman, Troy Dittman, Kacey (Ben) Wright, Tyler
(Genia) Kottkamp, Jennifer Herrold, Kaylyn Herrold, and Morgan Herrold.
Additionally, his six great-grandchildren are Luke Huffman, Ella Bayha, Alex
Bayha, Addison Wright, Grant Wright and Kylie Kottkamp. Other survivors include
one brother, J.C. Herrold; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Upon graduation from Purdue, Bob
farmed with his grandfather, John, his dad, Carl, and his brother, J. C.
Herrold. For some time, the sixth-generation farm has included Bob's son, Dale,
and his nephew, Mark Herrold, and great-nephew, Brandon Herrold.
Bob was very active in his community
as a Wayne Township volunteer fireman, charter Lions Club member, and a 50-year
member of both the Rochester Masonic Lodge and the Rochester chapter of the
Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of the Caston School Board and the
school building committee. He was also a member and past trustee of Grass Creek
United Methodist Church. In addition, Bob served as Fulton County Fair Board
member, Fulton County ASCS County Committee member and Fulton County
Commissioner. He was Fulton-Marshall Co-op past-president and a state director
with IFBCA and Countrymark Co-op, as well as Farm Bureau, Inc., District One
Director for nine years.
Although farming was Bob's life, every
year for the past 42 years, he and his extended family looked forward to a
vacation in Ludington, Mich. These week-long trips were filled with three of
his favorite things: family, fishing and ice cream.
Viewing will be Wednesday, May 30,
2012, from 3-8 p.m. at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Grass
Creek United Methodist Church with viewing one hour prior to the service.
Burial in Grass Creek Cemetery will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Grass Creek United Methodist Church or Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Herrold family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Jenna E. Holland
Jenna E. HOLLAND, 2, 605 N. Thayer St., Bourbon, died at 8:40 a.m.
Friday at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis.
Survivors include her parents, William
and Danielle Holland, Bourbon; a brother Dangelo; and three sisters, Karmen,
Hannah and Chesney.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Crossroads Evangelical Free Church, Plymouth.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m.
Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements are by King Memorial
Home.
Carol Melton
Feb.
10, 1942 - May 26, 2012
Carol Hunter MELTON, 70, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family
when she passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 9:13 a.m. at home.
Carol was the loving daughter of
Melvin and Betty Wallace Hunter born on Feb. 10, 1942. Growing up she shared
her childhood with two sisters, Barb and Melva; and two brothers, David and
Steve.
A postal carrier professional, Carol
worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 20 years retiring in the
mid-1990's. After her retirement, she worked for Experience Works and as a
driver for Fulton County Transpo. A mixologist of extraordinary drinks, Carol
served thirst quenching concoctions as bartender at the Dugout, American Legion
and the Manitou V.F.W.
A devoted member of the First Baptist
Church, Carol also held membership with the ladies auxiliaries of the Leroy
Shelton American Legion Post, the Manitou V.F.W. and the Fraternal Order of the
Eagles. Carol was gifted and enjoyed craft projects. Her forte was using gourds
and creating colorful snowmen to decorate the home with a wintery theme. She
shared her talents with family and friends by making gifts for special
occasions. Her birdhouse gourds were also a highly sought treasure.
Enjoying the outdoors, Carol fed and
observed her backyard friends: domestic birds and deer. Protecting the
innocent, she would chase away the opossums and squirrels. To relax she read
novels and romance. Her favorite author was Nora Roberts. Keeping mentally
sharp, Carol enjoyed the challenges of cryptograms and crossword puzzles. The
warmth of spring brought Carol to her flower gardens. She enjoyed adding a
touch of color to the landscape that surrounded her home.
Carol is lovingly remembered by two
daughters, Denise and husband Chris Coffing of Macy, and Merry Coleman of
Rochester; two sons, Joe and wife Stacy Gamble of Rochester, and Andrew Coleman
of Florida; five grandchildren, Trevor Hoagland and wife Kourtney, Chelsey
Coleman and companion Don Barley, and Joey, Jake and Jared Gamble. She is also
remembered by two sisters, Barb Hunter of Macy, and Melva Hunter of Macy; a
brother, Steve and wife Carrie Hunter of Rochester; and her loving canine
companion Willie Wall, an Australian shepherd.
Preceding her in death are her
parents; a daughter, Pauline Shanabarger; a brother, David Hunter; and
sister-in-law, Loraine Hunter.
A celebration of the life of Carol
Hunter Melton will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Dr. Mark Spencer officiating. Friends
may visit with her family from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour prior to her
service. Carol will be laid to eternal rest in the family plot at the Hamlet
Cemetery, northeast of Rochester.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
made to Hope Hospice. You may wish to sign Carol's guestbook or light a candle
to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Juanita H. McComb
May
26, 1923 - May 27, 2012
Juanita Hazel McCOMB of DeMotte,
formerly of Flora, Delphi and Brookston, passed quietly away to be with her
husband on May 27, 2012.
She was born May 26, 1923, in a house
outside of Battleground, to Joseph and Lora Swatts Sheehan.
She was six years old when the Great
Depression began.
During World War II, she worked in the
Alcoa Aluminum plant in Lafayette.
She was married Sept. 7, 1946, in
Logansport, to Russell Kenneth McComb of Huntertown, who was an Army veteran.
He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2009.
In the late fifties, her family bought
the first color TV in the neighborhood and everyone dropped by to watch TV.
She saw many more changes over the
years until her passing, a day after her 89th birthday.
Juanita is survived by two sons,
Russell Kenneth (wife Janet) McComb Jr. of Demotte, and Raymond Jay McComb of
Lafayette; a daughter, Janice Marie (husband Joe) Smith of Loveland, Colo.; two
brothers, Richard Sheehan of Brookston, and Lewis Sheehan of Phoenix, Ariz.; a
sister, Margaret Spear of Brookston; nine grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
In addition she was preceded in death
by her husband; a son, Robert D. McComb; two sisters, Elmina Haff and Barbara
Flora; and two brothers, Andy Sheehan and Otto Sheehan.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on
Friday June 1, 2012, at Genda Funeral Home Reinke Chapel.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
on Friday June 1, 2012, at Genda Funeral Home Reinke Chapel.
Burial will take place at Pretty
Prairie Cemetery.
Online condolences may be directed to
gendafuneralhome.com.
Genda Funeral Home Reinke Chapel is in
charge of the arrangements.
Robert W. Jordan
Robert W. JORDAN, 60, Rochester, died at 8:08 a.m. Thursday at IU
Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Survivors include a daughter, Jessica
Jordan, Rochester; a son, Justin Jordan, Chicago; three sisters, Sandy
Asherman, Osceola, Midge Jordan, Mishawaka, and Shannon Butts, Elkhart; and
four brothers, Doug Jordan, South Bend, Chris Jordan, Wakarusa, Shawn Jordan,
Elkhart, and David Tavernier, Bloomington.
Funeral services will be at a later
date.
Good Family Funeral Home has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Frances M. Tracy
Frances M. TRACY, 96, Wabash, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday in her home.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas
Tracy, Wabash, and Frank Tracy, Huntington; three daughters, Mary Ann
Kallmeyer, Maineville, Ohio, Nora Jane Melton, Rochester, and Barbara Tracy,
Wabash; and two brothers, Floyd Fearnow, Wabash, and Patrick Fearnow, Georgia.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be at
10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. at
McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Jessie L. Bentley
April
17, 1938 - May 31, 2012
Mrs. Jessie L. BENTLEY, 74, of Mentone, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Thursday,
May 31, 2012, at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw.
She was born one of 13 children in
Wheelwright, Ky., on April 17, 1938, to Thomas and Sylvania Johnson Wright.
On Jan. 11, 1958, Jessie and Whitten
"Bud" Bentley were married in Bypro, Ky. They were residents of
Mentone and the Kosciusko County community for over 50 years. He preceded her
in death on Feb. 25, 2004.
Jessie was a homemaker and enjoyed
crocheting and knitting for her family and friends. Bud and Jessie worked
together. He tended to the garden and she canned the bountiful harvest. She was
also an avid bowler. To relax she would sit down and write poetry and later the
family added her words to music, creating beautiful songs.
She worked at Mentone Egg for several
years.
Jessie will be lovingly remembered by
her two daughters, Teresa Newcomer and Karen Bentley both of Mentone; seven
grandchildren, Anthony Newcomer and wife Katie of Akron, Erika Newcomer of
Mentone, Brandon Newcomer and wife Stefanie of Silver Lake, Heather Bentley of
Mentone, Tiffany Bentley of Mentone, Tanisha Powers of Cave Run, Ky., and
Keesha Clark of Silver Lake; and fourteen great-grandchildren, and expecting
the blessing of three more this October.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband; six great-grandchildren who were infant angels born into heaven; one
brother and 11 sisters, twins Billy Wright and Lilly Isacc, Dorsie Johnson,
Mildred Burke, Millie Avalos, Geneva Holbrook, Pearlie Bentley, Annie Smith,
Gracie Gillman, Rosie McCall, Gracie Shefflan, and infant Nina Wright.
A celebration of the life of Jessie L.
Bentley will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family
from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home on
Saturday.
She will be laid to rest in the
Mentone Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
No
Obituaries
Monday, June 4, 2012
Carole M. Frey
Carole M. FREY, 78, 2155 Old U.S. 31, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday at
Life Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home.
Erlene I. Irwin
Erlene I. IRWIN, 84, Rochester, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday at Hickory
Creek of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Donald K. Peterson
Donald K. PETERSON, 78, Mentone, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko
Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Genevive R. St. Clair
Genevive R. St. CLAIR, Rochester, died Sunday in her home.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home.
Jacqueline R. Thompson
June
19, 1948-June 2, 2012
Jacqueline "Jackie" Renee
THOMPSON, 63, 659 S. 50 East, Rochester, passed away at 7:05
p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on June 19, 1948, in Oil
City, Pa., the daughter of Ralph and Pearl (Dunkle) Geoguine. On June 31, 1993,
in Rochester, she married Paul David Thompson and he survives.
Mrs. Thompson had been office manager
for Quality Auto Repair, Rochester, and had attended Riverview Community
Church. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Survivors include her husband, Paul
David Thompson, Rochester; three daughters, Lisa Marie and husband Roger
Pettet, Mooresville, Diane Renae and husband Mark Simpson, Rochester, and Tami
Lee Thompson, Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, David Pettet and Elizabeth Pettet,
both of Mooresville, Haley Simpson, Greensburg, Emma Renae Ritchie, Jordan Paul
Ritchie, Ethan Scott Ritchie, Morgan Jade Simpson, all of Rochester, and Ally
Lynn Ritchie, Peru; brother, Ralph Geoguine, Texas; and three sisters, Janice
and husband Gene Drake, Illinois, Sherry and husband Richard Maier,
Coopersville, Pa., and Darlene and husband Alvin Zinz, Coopersville, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and first husband Amos Ritchie in 1989.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Riverview Community Church, Rochester,
with the Rev. Rod Ruberg officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday
at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service
at the church.
Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Riverview Community Church or to Hope Hospice. Online condolences may be sent
to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Donald K. Peterson
Nov.
26, 1933 - June 3, 2012
Donald K. "Pete" PETERSON, 78, Yale St., Mentone, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2012, at
Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.
Donald was born on Nov. 26, 1933, in
Warsaw to Charles "Byron" and Virginia (Woodling) Peterson. Donald
was a lifetime area resident of Mentone.
He worked at Midwest Spring of Mentone
where he received a 60-year plaque. He had just retired in April. He was a member
of the Moose Lodge and the VFW both of Rochester. He was a 1952 graduate of
Mentone High School and a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Survivors include two daughters,
Ledonna and husband Jerry Dickson, Rogersville, Ala., and Sally Kitson, Warsaw;
a son, Donald E. and wife Serritha Peterson, Roann; 13 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Carol Flenar, Rochester, and Mary Ann
Krause, Spokane, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and two brothers, Merrill and Carl "Ted" Peterson.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, June 7, 2012, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Mentone Cemetery
with military graveside rites performed by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion
No. 36 and the VFW Post 1343.
Memorial contributions can be made to
Mentone Fire Department.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Carole M. Frey
Carole M. FREY, 78, 2155 Old U.S. 31 North, Rochester, died at 12:40
a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include a son, Dana Robert,
Wasilla, Alaska; two daughters, Gina Rene Enyart, Rochester, and Heidi Windish,
Toledo, Ohio; and three sisters, Julie, Laura and Kathy.
Memorial services will be observed at
a later date. Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home. Online
condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Erlene I. Irwin
Erlene I. IRWIN, 84, Rochester, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday at Hickory
Creek of Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy
Kubley, Rochester, and Nancy Murphy, New Bedford, Mass.; three sons, Donald
Irwin, Rochester, Richard Irwin, Etna Green, and Keith Irwin, Peru; three
sisters, Jocelyn Vertz, Kansas City, Kan., Joanell Otis, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.,
and Kerrin Rae, Menasha, Wis.; and a brother Chris Demmin, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation will be for three hours
prior to the service.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Genevieve R. St. Clair
Genevieve R. St. CLAIR, 96, Rochester, died at 7 p.m. Sunday at her sister's
home.
Survivors include a daughter,
Genevieve Ann Gorski, Brookings, Ore.; and a sister, Martha Murray, Rochester.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on
Friday at the Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation will be one hour prior to
the service in the funeral home.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
James M. Costello
James M. COSTELLO, 59, Chicago, died Tuesday.
Local arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes.
Roxanna M. Herrell
Roxanna M. HERRELL, 65, 4039 W. Olson Road, died at 1:43 a.m. Wednesday
at her daughter's residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home.
Erlene I. Irwin
June
12, 1927 - June 3, 2012
Erlene Ida IRWIN, 84, of Rochester and Talma area, and most recently
of Hickory Creek of Rochester, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2012, at
Hickory Creek of Rochester.
She was born June 12, 1927, in
Washington Island, Wis., to Chris and Edna (Tortenson) Demmin.
On June 23, 1945, in Sturgeon Bay,
Wis., she married Dale Irwin who preceded April 23, 2006.
Erlene was a homemaker and had worked
at Rochester Telephone Company and United Telephone Company of Plymouth and
Warsaw.
She attended Riverview Community
Church of Rochester and in more recent years the United Pentecostal Church of
Bourbon. She loved to bake, garden, and flea market as well as spend time with
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy
Kubley and companion Mitchell Bolen, Rochester, and Nancy and husband Bill
Murphy, New Bedford, Mass.; three sons, Donald and wife Shirley Irwin,
Rochester, Richard and wife Libby Irwin, Etna Green, and Keith and wife Janet
Irwin, Peru; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jocelyn
Vertz, Kansas City, Kan., Joanell Otis, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Kerrin Rae,
Menasha, Wis.; and a brother, Chris Demmin, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
She was preceded in death by three
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; and three brothers.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 9, 2012, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St. Mentone, with
Pastor Mark Cottrill officiating.
Visitation is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, June 9, 2012, at King Memorial Home.
Burial is at Richland Center Cemetery,
Rochester.
Memorial contributions can be made to
Riley Children's Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN
46204-3509, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. National Office 2000 L St., N.W.,
Suite 410, Washington, D.C. 20036 or Graves' Disease, P.O. Box 2793, Rancho
Santa Fe, CA 92067
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Friday, June 8, 2012
James
M. Costello
Feb.
11, 1953 – June 5, 2012
James M. COSTELLO, age 59, of Chicago, passed away June 5, 2012, after
a 12year battle with leukemia and lymphoma.
Born Feb. 11, 1953, he was the beloved
son of the late George and Mary Ellen Costello.
He was the beloved husband of Gail
Wirtz Costello; loving father of Katy and Kevin Costello; dear brother of
Patrick (Sue) Costello, Reverend John Costello, SJ, Margaret Costello, M.
Elizabeth Costello, Karen (Mufid) Costello-Kayed and Rosemary Costello; uncle
of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Thursday, June 7, 2012
from 4 p.m-9 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old
Orchard Rd., Skokie, Ill.
Funeral services were held Friday,
June 8, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, N. Michigan Ave. at
Delaware Pl., Chicago, Ill.
Private family burial will be held at
St. Ann’s Cemetery, Grass Creek, Ind.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made to Rush University Medical Center for bone
marrow transplant research. Please send memorial gifts to Rush University
Medical Center, c/o Dr. Henry Fung, 1700 W. Van Buren St., Suite 250, Chicago,
IL 60612.
Local arrangements have been entrusted
to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made to
the Costello family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Darl
C. Daily
Sept.
3, 1928 – June 5, 2012
Darl C. DAILY, 83, Kewanna, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday,
June 5, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Born Sept. 3, 1928, in Star City, he
was the son of the late Ernest and Alta Daily. He was married Sept. 3, 1950, to
Merna Willoughby, she survives.
Darl farmed all of his life with his
family. He was truly happiest when driving a semi-truck or behind the wheel of
a tractor. Darl enjoyed attending his son’s tractor pulling events and didn’t
miss a pull. He was a big supporter of his grandchildren’s sporting events.
He was a member of the Star City
United Methodist Church where he served as the congregation song leader for
more than 40 years. Darl also formerly served for two terms on the Eastern
Pulaski School Board from 1976-1984.
Survivors include his wife, Merna
Daily of Kewanna; their children, Nancy Daily O’Connor (Ed) of Needham, Alan
Daily (Darlene) of Star City, and Robert Daily (Kate) of Kewanna; and a
brother-in-law, William Wagner of Star City. He is also survived by
grandchildren, April, Bevin and Tim O’Connor, Shane (Michelle), Brandon
(Andrea), Brock (Lindsay) and Shaw (Missy) Haselby, Natalie Daily Federer,
Sarah and Jess Daily, Tasha (Jeff) Mitchell, Payton, Maggie and Dalton Daily;
great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Hannah and Kiersten Haselby, Adam and Jace
Haselby, Kale and Tanner Federer, Avery and Braylin Haselby and Brogan
O’Connor; and nieces and nephews, William and Sue Peppers, Jim and Paula Daily,
Diane and Jason Brantley, Dick and Marilyn Wagner and Jean and Bill King.
He was preceded in death by a brother,
Neil Daily and his wife Sherry Daily; a sister, Geneva Wagner; a daughter,
Linda Haselby and her husband Gary Haselby; and nephew, Thomas Wagner.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday June 9, 2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal
Center Chapel, with Pastors Kevin Drane and Kevin Marsh officiating.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.
Friday June 8, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Star City West
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Star
City United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Online condolences may be made to the
Daily family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Judith
L. Gaiera
Judith L. GAIERA, 53, Rochester, died June 2 at her sister Loretta
Gaiera’s home, Edwardsburg, Mich.
Survivors include her parents, Bert
and Karen Gaiera, Rochester; three sisters, Loretta Gaiera, Edwardsburg, Mich.,
Darla Miller, Lebanon, and Ann Michelle Gaiera, Logansport; and a brother, Dion
Gaiera, St. Claire Shores, Mich.
A Memorial Mass will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport.
Arrangements are handled by Paul E.
Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg, Mich.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Roxanna
M. Herrell
April
20, 1947 – June 6, 2012
Roxanna M. “Roxie” HERRELL, 65, 4039 W. Olson Road, Rochester, passed away at 1:43 a.m.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at her daughter Tracy’s residence in Rochester.
She was born on April 20, 1947, in
Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Glen and Marjorie (Kimmel) Shambarger. On Jan. 3,
1975, in Rochester, she married Michael R. “Toad” Herrell Sr. He preceded her
in death on July 15, 2004.
Mrs. Herrell was a homemaker. She had
been a member of the Eagles, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries.
She enjoyed going to garage sales, yard sales, collecting lighthouses, was an
avid Elvis Presley fan, and enjoyed spending time with her children and
grandchildren.
Survivors include her two daughters,
Tracy and husband Fritz Risner, Rochester, and Heather Styles and fiance Jason
Montelongo, Rochester; grandchildren, Cruiz Risner, Shelbie Risner, Seth and
wife Alecia Templeton, all of Rochester, Jeffery and wife Nicole Risner, Fort
Bragg, N.C., Michelle Styles, Tabitha Styles, Samantha Styles, all of
Rochester, and Falisha Montelongo, Lillyann Montelongo, Silvia Montelongo, all
of Rochester; a brother, James and wife Becky Shambarger, Bremen; a
brother-in-law, Bob Barnes, Rochester; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces
and great-nephews; and her poodle companion, Abby.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and sister, Twila Barnes.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday
and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Robert
K. Reinhold
Robert K. REINHOLD, 43, Culver, died Thursday at home.
Survivors include his wife Rhonda; two
sons, Michael and Miles Demonja, Valparaiso; a daughter, Reilly, Culver; his
mother, Brenda Campbell, The Villages, Fla.; and two brothers, Ronald Reinhold,
Whiteland, and Vance Campbell, Lafayette.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Culver.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Curtis
D. Graham
Curtis D. GRAHAM, 47, 430 E. 13th St., Rochester, died at 12:13 p.m.
Sunday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home.
Virginia
L. Lewis
Virginia L. LEWIS, 74, 130 Jefferson St. Rochester, died at 3:35 a.m.
Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Dale
Brown, Kentucky, and Johnny Brown, Russell Springs, Ky.; a brother, Eddie
Jewell, Leiters Ford; and a sister, Helen Johnson, Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Curtis
D. Graham
July
14, 1964 – June 10, 2012
Curtis Dean GRAHAM, 47, Rochester, died at 12:13 p.m. Sunday at home.
Born July 14, 1964, to Jerry D. and
Joan M. Michel Graham in Riverside, Calif., he graduated from Rochester High
School in 1982 and attended Ball State University, where he was a member of
Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
He held various jobs in mobile and
modular home manufacturing facilities and at one time owned a custom painting
and drywall business. He was a competitive swimmer through high school and
played tennis. Curt was most happy in the kitchen cooking for friends and
family. He had started culinary arts school.
He is survived by his mother, Joan M.
Graham, Rochester; two siblings, Christina and husband Toby Seiler, Rochester,
and Kenneth and wife Sunday Graham, Rochester; five nieces and nephews,
Jonathon, of Bremerton, Wash., Catherine and Alison Seiler and Braeden and
Harrison Graham, all of Rochester; one aunt, Doris Michel, Martinsville; three
maternal cousins, Carl and Fritz Nerding and Erich Michel; and many paternal
cousins spread across the United States.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Jerry D. Graham, in 1997, and his grandparents.
Graveside service is at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Citizens Cemetery with Rev. Mike Van Heyningen officiating.
Memorials may be made to United
Ministries Food Pantry.
Barbara
E. Hutchinson
Barbara E. HUTCHINSON, 79, 414 W. Marshall St., Argos, died at 11:40 p.m.
Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
No
Obituaries
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Barbara
E. Hutchinson
Barbara E. HUTCHINSON, 79, 414 W. Marshall St., Argos, died at 11:40 p.m.
Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include a son, Scott
Hutchinson, Pierceton; a daughter, Cara Kowal, Indianapolis; a sister, Cindy
Karns, Ohio; and a daughter-inlaw, Julie Hutchinson, Argos.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Arrangements are handled by the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Paul
H. Miller
Jan.
28, 1926 – June 10, 2012
Paul H. MILLER, 86, New Albany, formerly of Rochester, died early
Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany.
Paul was born Jan. 28, 1926, in
Lucerne, to Elmer Henry Jacob Miller and Mary Hester (Fergeson) Miller. He
graduated from Deedsville High School in 1944 and joined the Army soon after.
On Feb. 3, 1945, he married Nada
Warner in Denver, who survives.
He is survived by a brother, Donald E.
Miller and wife Patsy, Avon Park, Fla.; a daughter, Barbara Ann Eades,
Jeffersonville; and two grandchildren David Eades and wife Grace,
Jeffersonville, and Joshua Eades and children Emma and Aidan, Duluth, Minn.
His parents, Elmer and wife Hester;
sister, Lois and husband Edward Hauser; daughter, Paula Jane “Janie” Miller;
and son-in-law, Larry E. Eades preceded him in death.
Paul retired as a Rural Mail Carrier,
Macy, and was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at the Elks Golf Course
countless times. He and his wife retired to Sebring, Fla., where they resided
for 20 years playing at the Sun ‘N Lake Golf Country Club. He was part owner of
the Fountain Head Golf Course in Plymouth. He was a member of Perrysburg
Baptist Church, Rochester Elks Club, V.F.W. and the Masonic Lodge.
In lieu of flowers family would
appreciate donations to Vista Care Hospice, 391 Quartermaster Court,
Jeffersonville, IN 47130.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be
planned at a future date.
Carl
E. Shepherd
Carl E. SHEPHERD, 73, Burket, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday at Kosciusko
Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Carl
E. Shepherd
Carl E. SHEPHERD, 73, 120 N. West St., Burket, died at 4:50 a.m.
Wednesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Survivors include three daughters,
Sherry Martin, Warsaw, Darla Fifer, Warsaw, and Ruby Snyder, Warsaw; two sons,
Carl Shepherd Jr., Silver Lake, and Tom Shepherd, Mentone; two sisters, Mary
Crum, Stephens Branch, Ky., and Jackie Mahaska, Palestine; and two brothers,
Ralph Shepherd, Mentone, and Charles Shepherd, Stephens Branch, Ky.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
No
Obituaries
Monday, June 18, 2012
Jessie
L. Cain
Jessie L. CAIN, 82, Peru, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, at Dukes
Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Survivors include a son, Robert M.
Cain, Peru; and a daughter, Patricia Louise Bates, Evansville; a sister, Wilma
Secaur, Fort Wayne; and four brothers, Marty Brown, Lebanon, Joe Brown, Peru,
Homer Brown, Kokomo, and Jack Brown, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation will be for one hour prior
to the service at the funeral home.
Mable
I. Geisler
March
2, 1919 – June 15, 2012
Mable I. GEISLER, 93 of Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at
3:14 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2012, at her residence.
Born March 2, 1919, in White County,
she was the daughter of the late George and Leonia (Goss) Cochran. On Aug. 10,
1937, she married Chester A. Geisler and he preceded in death May 6, 2003.
Mable was a homemaker. She and her
husband enjoyed dancing in their younger years and she also liked to play cards
and win. Mable loved living on their farm. She was a member of the Kewanna
Church of Christ and a former member of the F.O.E. Ladies Auxiliary in
Logansport.
Survivors include her son, Larry
Geisler of Enola, Alaska; three daughters, Mary Glasford of Macy, Leona Talbott
of Mansfield , Ohio, and Marge Davis of Muscoda, Wisc.; several grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one
brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna
Chapel, with Pastor Todd Wilson officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m.
Monday, June 18, 2012, at the funeral home and also one hour before the time of
service on Tuesday.
Burial will be at McKinley Memorial
Gardens in Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Geisler family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Mildred
M. Smith
Sept. 23, 1917 – June 16, 2012
Mildred Marie SMITH, 94, 7122 East Ft. Wayne Road, Akron, died at 9:43
a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Peabody Retirement Community North Manchester,
where she had resided for 6 years.
She was born Sept. 23, 1917, in Fulton
County to Charles E. and Dolly Blanche (Rogers) Towne. On Oct. 6, 1940, in
Akron, she married Ned J. Smith, he passed away May 26, 2005.
Mildred was a homemaker. She was a
graduate of Richland Center High School. She was a member of the former Famous
Akron Jonah Club. Mildred and her husband were honorary members of the board of
the Prill School Museum.
Survivors include two daughters,
Marilyn and husband Asa Brofford, Akron, and Janet and husband Jerry Vigar,
Akron; two sons, J. Duane Smith, Rochester, and Lynn and wife Kay Smith, Akron;
10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Charles E. and Dolly Blanche Towne; her husband, Ned J. Smith; a son,
Lyle Dean Smith in 1956; a brother, Otis Towne; and a sister, Betty Rose.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Phillip
Pratt officiating.
The place of burial will be Athens
Cemetery, Athens.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 West Rochester St.,
Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the donor’s choice.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Judith
E. Lewis
March
25, 1945 – June 15, 2012
Judith E. “Judy” LEWIS, 67, Monterey, died at 2:18 p.m. June 15, 2012, at her residence.
She was born March 25, 1945, to Joseph
and Jenette (Cinninger) Lewis. Judy married Loren Lewis on Jan. 28, 1962, in
Argos. He survives.
Judy graduated from Argos High School
and later in life she attended Ancilla College.
After they were married, Judy and
Loren lived and worked in Wolcott for several years before moving to Monterey
where they purchased their longtime family home.
Judy worked at the Harts Schaffner and
Marx factory in Rochester for several years. She dedicated most of her life to
raising her family and working on the Lewis family farm.
Judy was an avid book reader. She was
a NASCAR fan. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and taking care of her yard. She
loved her dog, Maggie.
Judy especially enjoyed spending time
with her family, friends and neighbors. She loved her grandchildren very much
and dedicated as much time as possible to each and every one of them. She will
be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband, Loren
W. Lewis, Monterey; two sons, Brian E. (Bray) Lewis, Monterey, and Gary L.
(Tobi) Lewis, Columbus; nine grandchildren, Branden A. (Brandi Pranger) Lewis,
Shannon N. Griffith, Stephanie M. (Alex Mitch) Lewis, Whitney N. Hopkins,
Brooke L. May, Shayden M. May, Shaye L. Lewis, Cody L. Ogle, and Justin B.
Lewis; four great-grandchildren, Jaelyn Hinds, Chloe Lewis, Charity Pranger and
Dillon Pranger; a sister, Myrna (Carl) Eby, Argos; and a brother, Charles
“Chuck” (Judy) Lewis, Logansport.
She was preceded in death by her
mother, Jenette Cinninger Lewis; and father, Joseph Lewis.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. Nancy Foster
officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Frain Mortuary.
Burial will take place at Riverside
Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
Memorial contributions may be given to
the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be offered in
the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Marilyn
E. Mowrey
May
12, 1945 – June 18, 2012
Marilyn Elaine MOWREY, 67-years-old of LaPorte, passed away Monday, June
18, 2012, at her home.
She was born May 12, 1945, in Columbia
City, the daughter of the late Porter and Genevive (Kreger) Rhodes.
Marilyn grew up in Rochester. Living
in LaPorte the last 15 years, she worked as the office manager for Mitch Feikes
Builders. She loved to spoil her grandchildren and she enjoyed crafts and
quilting.
Surviving are her three children,
Robin (Larry) Armstrong of Walkerton, Brenda King of LaPorte, and Timothy
(Carrie) Mowrey of Idaho; her siblings, Peggy Boyce and Gary Rhodes of
Rochester; six grandchildren, Brian Bolze of Walkerton, Ryan and Samantha King
of LaPorte, and Daniel James and William Mowrey of Idaho; three
stepgrandchildren, Sandy Smith, Jennifer Armstrong and Larry M. Armstrong; six
great-grandchildren; and six nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; daughter, Kelly Mowrey; and a granddaughter, Shannon Bolze.
A Celebration of Life service will be
at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation
Center.
A time of visitation will be from 11
a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center,
LaPorte.
Interment will follow in the Lambs
Chapel Cemetery in LaPorte.
Contributions may be made to the
charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be shared with the
family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.
Gary
L. Paxton
Gary L. PAXTON, 60, Peach Road, Plymouth, formerly of Rochester,
died at 10:45 p.m. Monday at his home.
Survivors include his wife Marla; his
parents; two daughters, Tracy L. Froehlich, Plymouth, and Robin Underwood,
Antioch, Tenn.; a son Jamie E. Paxton, Plymouth; three sisters, Judy, Tonya and
Lisa; and two brothers, Charles and Dale.
No public services are planned.
Arrangements are by Johnson-Danielson
Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Eldonna
M. Wilson
Graveside memorial services for
Eldonna M. WILSON, 92, Cape Coral, Fla., and longtime Fulton resident
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Salem Cemetery, county roads 500 South and
250 West, Rochester.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Dr.
Robert E. Griffin Jr.
Dr. Robert E. GRIFFIN Jr., 68, Colorado Springs,
Colo., died Monday.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia;
two children, Michael Griffin, Castle Rock, Colo., and Brian Griffin, Windsor,
Colo.; and four sisters, Mary Lipsett, Rochester, Patricia Murphy, Ankeny,
Iowa, Sheila Benedict, Alexandria, Minn., and Connie Mataloni, Sibley, Iowa.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, Colorado
Springs, Colo.
Friday, June 22, 2012
No
Obituaries
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Nancy
J. Mathias
May
29, 1935 – June 22, 2012
Nancy J. MATHIAS, 77, Kokomo, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Friday, June
22, 2012, at Howard Regional Health Systems.
She was born May 29, 1935, in Green
Township, Randolph County, to the late Carl and Geraldine (Fisher) Gantz. On
July 15, 1956, in Waterloo, she married Joe Mathias. He survives.
Nancy graduated from Muncie Central
High School in 1953. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cheer Guild.
Surviving is her husband, Joe Mathias,
Kokomo; two sons and a daughter in- law, Scott Mathias, Kokomo, and Michael and
Linda Mathias, Fishers; and three granddaughters, Rachel, Hannah and Lauren Mathias.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother, Rex Gantz.
Friends may visit with the family from
2-6 p.m. Sunday at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St.,
Kokomo.
Funeral services for Nancy will be
private.
Memorial contributions may be directed
to the Kokomo Humane Society. Envelopes will be provided at the mortuary.
You are invited to read Nancy’s
obituary at www.ellersmortuary.com, where you may sign the guest book, share a
personal message or order flowers for the family.
Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel
is assisting the family with arrangements.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Seth
Mathias
Seth MATHIAS, 21, Rochester, died Saturday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home.
Maebelle
Scaife
Maebelle SCAIFE, 69, Kewanna, died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday at the St.
Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
family Funeral Home.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Seth
A. Mathias
Seth A. MATHIAS, 21, Rochester, died at 10:04 a.m. Saturday.
Survivors include two daughters,
Mary-Alice and Kearah MacKenzie Mathias; his mother Tammy Mathias; his father
Buck Mathias; a sister, Stacie Goodwin, Boyd, Texas; and two brothers, Coty
Vanderwall, Rochester, and Dale, Oklahoma.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.
Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday in the funeral home.
Maebelle
Scaife
Maebelle SCAIFE, 69, Kewanna, died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday at St.
Vincent Seton Specialty, Indianapolis.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry L.
Scaife and Lester D. Scaife, both of Chicago; four sisters, Bernadine Gist,
Calumet City, Ill., Ernestine Worthy, Chicago, Nancy Thomas, Country Club
Hills, Ill., and Ruthie Mae Howell-Osborne, Joliet, Ill.; and six brothers,
Cleophus Mooney, Rochester, Ernest Howell Jr., Rochester, Johnny L. Howell,
Rochester, Robert L. Howell, Chicago, Delbert G. Howell, Chicago, and Nadis
Howell, Chicago.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.
Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday in the funeral home.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Seth
A. Mathias
Oct.
17, 1990 – June 23, 2012
Mr. Seth Allen MATHIAS, 21, of Rochester, passed away at 10:04 a.m.
Saturday, June 23, 2012.
He was born in Logansport on Oct. 17,
1990, to Buck and Tammy Knight Mathias.
Seth was a member of the class of 2010
graduating from Tippecanoe Valley High School.
An avid outdoorsman, Seth enjoyed
hunting deer, rabbits and other game that was found on the family farm as a
natural habitat. An active member of the Conservation Club, Seth shot skeet
with great accuracy. Living on the shores of the Tippecanoe River, he fished
for catfish and bluegill. For a break in the fishing action he visited the pond
of Woodlawn Hospital. The river also provided Seth and his buddies with many
memorable float trips, enjoying nature, the fresh air and great times with
friends. Camping out under the starlit summer nights was also an activity Seth
embraced. His favorite locale was France Park near Logansport. Working with his
hands was his forte; Seth could tear down almost anything, repair it, then
reassemble it with perfection.
Seth is lovingly remembered by his two
precious daughters, Mary-Alice and Kearah MacKenzie Mathias; his mother, Tammy
Mathias; his father Buck Mathias and companion Tammy Stephens; a sister, Stacie
Goodwin of Boyd, Texas; two brothers, Coty Vanderwall and wife Claire of
Rochester, and Dale of Oklahoma; his grandparents, Jim and Sis Mathias of
Rochester; aunts and uncles, Pam Arnett, Jerry and Cassie Knight, Jim and
Karrie Mathias, Manford Mathias, Phillip “Peanut” Mathias, and Rosie and Ron
Doyle; his cousins, Britani Zimmerman, Brandon Zimmerman, and Mickey Knight;
and his loving dog, Baily, a black and white Pit Bull.
He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Jerry and Barbara Knight.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Seth
Allen Mathias will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2012, in the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor John Branch officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
4-8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest in the
Citizens Cemetery of Rochester.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to
Seth’s family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Harry
D. Shriver
Dec.
11, 1932 – June 25, 2012
Harry D. SHRIVER, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on June 25, 2012, at IU
Goshen Hospital.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1932, in Miami
County, to Chester and Esther (Swears) Shriver. He has been a Syracuse resident
since 1977. He served his country in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in Korea.
He was a manufacturing engineer, retiring from Freudenberg MFG in 1998. He was
the past Exalted Ruler of the Ligonier Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia
Shriver of Syracuse; a daughter, Dena (David) Canmann of Highland Park, Ill.; a
son, Jeffrey (Ginger) Shriver of Denver, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Susan Hire of
Ft. Wayne; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara
Coppeck, Cheryl Smith and Virginia Ruth Davis; and two brothers, Milo Shriver
and Jack Shriver.
He was preceded by his son, Mark
Shriver.
There will be a time of gathering on
Thursday, June 28, 2012, from noon-2 p.m. at the Eastlund Funeral Home.
Military honors will be performed at the funeral home at 2 p.m.
A private family interment service
will follow at the Akron Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
IU Goshen Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to eastlundfuneralhome.com.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Opal
A. Kissinger
Opal A. KISSINGER, 85, of Elizabeth, Colo., formerly of Royal Center,
passed away Dec. 18, 2011, in Colorado.
On March 4, 1946, she married Vern
Kissinger Sr. and he preceded in death Oct. 23, 2011.
Survivors include her son, John E.
Kissinger and wife Sharon of Elizabeth, Colo.; two sisters, Alice Webb and
husband Richard of Mentone, and Pat Greer of Rochester; a sister-in-law, Irene
Miller of Mt. Morris, Mich.; and brother- in-law, Forrest Cook of Kimmell. She
is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two
sons, Richard Kissinger and Vern Kissinger Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Helen
Miller, Nora Hattery and Catherine Kane.
Graveside service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lake Bruce with
Celebrant Carla Barker officiating.
Local arrangements have been entrusted
to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be shared with the Kissinger family at
www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Maebelle
Scaife
Aug.
16, 1942 – June 23, 2012
Mrs. Maebelle SCAIFE, 69, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:40 a.m. June 23 at
the St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born in Marvell, Ark. on Aug. 16,
1942, Maebelle was the loving daughter of Ernest and Rosie Lee Lyles Howell. As
one of twelve children, she shared her childhood with four sisters and seven
brothers.
On Feb. 14, 1958, Maebelle married her
best friend Jerry Scaife in Chicago. Their union produced two handsome sons
Jerry Lee and Lester Darnell. Over the years the family tree grew to add the
blessings of four grandchildren.
An entrepreneur while residing in
Chicago, Maebelle owned and operated Variety 12, a shop where as an
accomplished seamstress, she made custom clothing for special events, from
wedding dresses to graduation suits, prom dresses to choir robes. She tailored
each request with perfection, with satisfaction guaranteed. After moving to
Fulton County she continued as a seamstress at Hart-Schaffner-Marx. She later
worked at Federal Mogul and Walker Muffler. Most recently she volunteered at
Shepherd’s Corner in Delong.
An artist at heart, Maebelle enjoyed
carving flat figures of birds and flowers. She loved crocheting, ceramics and
drawing. Her weekends were filled with adventures of going to garage sales,
looking for the many coveted treasures that she found. Summertime brought on
vegetable gardening. Each spring brought on the planting and her harvest was
shared with family and special friends.
Maebelle is lovingly remembered by her
two sons, Jerry Lee Scaife and Lester Darnell Scaife, both of Chicago; four
grandchildren, Jerry Jamarr Scaife, Alexis Andrea Scaife, Nia Symone Scaife,
and Nori Skyler Scaife; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Bernadine Gist
of Calumet City, Ill., Ernestine Worthy and husband Halbert of Chicago, Nancy
Thomas and companion Grover Thomas of Country Club Hills, Ill., and Ruthie Mae
Howell-Osborne and companion Phillip McGee of Joliet, Ill.; six brothers,
Cleophus Mooney and wife Connie of Rochester, Ernest Howell Jr. and wife Evelyn
of Rochester, Johnny Lee Howell and wife Dawn of Rochester, Robert Lee Howell
and wife Valarie of Chicago, Delbert Gene Howell and wife Sybil of Chicago, and
Nadis Howell and wife Cassandra of Chicago; a special aunt, Maggie Mintz of
Atlanta, Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; beloved husband, Jerry on June 17, 1975; and brother, Harvey Jackson
Jr. on Oct. 1, 2008.
A celebration of life will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, June 30, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St.,
Rochester, with Rev. Andrew Murdock officiating.
Friends may visit with the family on
Friday, June 29, from 4-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday in
the funeral home.
She will be laid to rest in the
Leiters Ford Cemetery. You may wish to sign Maebelle’s guestbook or light a
candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
E.
Jeanette Stayton
E. Jeanette STAYTON, 76, 208 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, died Wednesday
afternoon at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include her husband, Guy
Stayton, Akron; a daughter, Donita Merley, Akron; and three sons, Richard Pressel,
Brazil, Rod Pressel, Middletown, and Randy Pressel, Sullivan.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday
at The Akron Church of God, 301 S. West St., Akron.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday and
one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Todd
K. Wagoner
Todd K. WAGONER, 54, Taylorville, Ill., died Friday in Taylorville,
Ill.
Survivors include two daughters,
Kaitlyn and Alyssa Wagoner, Taylorville, Ill.; and three brothers, Greg
Wagoner, Indianapolis, Mark Wagoner, Greenville, N.C., and Phil Wagoner,
Greenwood.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m.
Friday at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home, Taylorville, Ill.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will
follow the visitation.
Friday, June 29, 2012
E.
Jeanette Stayton
May
27, 1936 – June 27, 2012
E. Jeanette “Jan” Pressel STAYTON, 76, 208 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, died at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, June
27, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born May 27, 1936, in
Pottstown, Pa., to Paul and Iva (Jones) Gordon. On Feb. 14, 1953, she married
Don R. Pressel. He passed Feb. 21, 2002. She then remarried Guy Stayton and he
survives.
She received her nursing degree from Indiana
University Kokomo. She worked for Woodlawn Hospital, Peabody Retirement
Community, and retired from nursing with Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
She attended the Akron Church of God.
She was active in shut-in ministry and served as a youth leader for nearly 14
years. She enjoyed flowers as well as helping people. She was a singer,
performing in many area churches.
Survivors include her husband, Guy
Stayton, Akron; a daughter, Donita and husband John Merley, Akron; three sons,
Richard and wife Cindy Pressel, Brazil, Rod and wife Kathy Pressel, Middletown,
and Randy Pressel, Sullivan; a stepdaughter, Jan and husband Harry Reddick,
Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Paula and
Herschel Butcher, La Fontaine, and Mary and husband Jack Amber, Logansport; and
a brother, Steve Gordon.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Don R. Pressel; two sisters Edie and Gayle; and a
brother, George.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Akron Church of God, 301 S. West St., Akron,
with Pastor Terry Canfield officiating.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday,
June 29, 2012, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the Akron
Church of God.
Place of burial is Akron Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Akron Church of God and/or Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Karen
S. Sappington
June
13, 1961 – June 26, 2012
Karen S. SAPPINGTON, nee Henderson, 51, of Swansea, Ill., born Tuesday, June 13, 1961, in
Rochester, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at her residence in Swansea, Ill.
Karen worked as a pharmacist and was
an honors graduate of Purdue University. She was involved with Big Brothers and
Big Sisters along with the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity during
her time at Purdue. She was deeply loved by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her
mother, Norma Kay, nee Jones, Henderson.
Surviving are her husband, Michael A.
Sappington; her father, Everett D. Henderson (Sharon Miller) of Rochester, her
children, Rachel A. Flanigan of Chesterfield, Mo., Blake S. Schneider (Emily
Mess) of St. Louis, Mo., and Erin M. (Chris E.) Allen of Carbondale, Ill.; a
sister, Beth (Ken) Jenkins-Balser of Peoria, Ill.; nieces, Brooklyn (Tony)
Knapp and Kaylyn F. Reser; a nephew, Braydon Jenkins; and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Friends may call from 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Condolences may be expressed online at
www.kurrusfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society or American Red Cross.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Margaret
J. Kistler
Margaret J. KISTLER, 100, Rochester, died at 12:55 a.m. Friday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Marcia
Bick, Rochester; and three sons, Milton Kistler, Mt. Herman, Ky., Mark Kistler,
Twelve Mile, and M. Kistler, Indianapolis.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Tuesday
in the Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday and
one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Arleda
Wilson
Feb.
2, 1923 – June 29, 2012
Arleda “Leda” WILSON, 89, Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester and formerly of
Harvard Street, Mentone, died at 4:10 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2012, at Peabody
Retirement Community of North Manchester. Leda had been a Mentone resident
since the early 50s.
She was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Stueben
County to Floyd and Edna (Sowles) Hemry. On June 27, 1953, in Pleasant Lake,
Stueben County, she married Wymond B. Wilson and he survives.
She worked as a
receptionist/bookkeeper for 47 years for her husband Dr. Wilson’s office in
Mentone. Prior to that she had worked for Stueben County REMC and First
National Bank in Fremont for 10 years.
Leda graduated from Metz High School
in 1941. After high school she graduated from Tri State College in 1942 with
secretarial training. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church
where she served on various committees. She was a Charter Life Member of the
Kosciusko Community Hospital Auxiliary and served as Past President of the
Kosciusko County Medical Auxiliary. Leda was also an avid IU sports fan.
Survivors include her husband, Dr.
Wymond B. Wilson, North Manchester; and a sister, Delores Wolff, Edon, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a sister,
Esther Ferguson.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
July 3, 2012, at Mentone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Amber
Karkosky-Litten officiating.
Visitation is from 12-2 p.m. Tuesday
July 3, 2012, at the Mentone United Methodist Church.
She will be buried at Mentone
Cemetery.
Services have been entrusted to King
Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Mentone United Methodist Church.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices. com.
Ruth
M. Zollinger
June
25, 1923 – June 28, 2012
Ruth M. ZOLLINGER, 89, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Hamilton
House.
Born June 25, 1923, in Ft. Wayne, Ruth
worked at L. S. Ayres’ Tea Room. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic
Church in Ft. Wayne and loved baking Christmas cookies.
She is survived by sons, John
Zollinger of Ft. Wayne, Richard (Cindy) Zollinger of Columbia City, and Jim
(Beverly) Zollinger of Ft. Wayne; daughters, Linda (Larry) Craighead of Ft.
Wayne, and Carol (Dan) Rosswurm of Rochester; 14 grandchildren; two
stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-stepgrandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by her
husband of 57 years, Erwin; parents, Edward and Clara Bangert; an infant son,
Thomas Zollinger; brothers, Robert, Edward and Paul Bangert; a sister, Gerry
Arnett; and a daughter-in-law, Ann Neuenschwander Zollinger.
Mass of Christian Burial is at 10 a.m.
Monday, July 2, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2213 Brooklyn Ave., Ft.
Wayne, with calling one hour prior with Msgr. Richard Zollinger officiating.
Calling also from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls
Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd., Ft. Wayne, with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m. Burial
is in Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Masses or
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Benjamin
E. Beachler
Jan.
17, 1973 – June 29, 2012
Benjamin E. BEACHLER, 39, Rochester, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at his
residence.
He was born Jan. 17, 1973, in
Lafayette, to Steven and Susan (Miller) Beachler.
On March 19, 1993, he married
Stephanie M. Heisey.
In April of 2012 he became employed
with TOPP Industries at Rochester as wholesale sales manager. Prior to that, he
had been service manager at Shepherd’s GM Center at Rochester for several
years.
He was a member of Dunkard Brethren
Church, Peru. Ben enjoyed the outdoors, grilling and fishing. He and Stephanie
had formerly been foster parents for six years.
Survivors include his wife, Stephanie
M. Heisey; three sons, Brad, Austin and Blake Beachler, all of Rochester; two
daughters Megan and Erica Beachler, both of Rochester; his parents Steven and
Susan Beachler of Amboy; three brothers, Chris (Raelynn) Beachler of Wabash,
Kristofer Beachler of Cleveland, Ohio, and Jonathon Beachler of Amboy; a
sister, Emily Beachler of Amboy; paternal grandparents, Herman and Eileen
Beachler of North Manchester; and a maternal grandmother, Marjorie Miller, of
Amboy.
He was preceded in death by a brother,
Timothy Beachler.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at West Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church
New Conference, 1013 W. Indiana 114, North Manchester, with Brother Michael
Wray and Brother Robert Carpenter officiating.
Calling will be from 12-8 p.m. Monday,
July 2, 2012, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Indiana 114 West, North Manchester.
Burial will be at Old German Baptist
Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester.
A memorial fund for Ben’s children has
been established and contributions may be made to the Dunkard Brethren Church,
5268 E. 775 South, Peru, Ind. 46970. Condolences may be sent to
mckeemortuary.com.
Earl
Hoffman
Earl HOFFMAN, 91, Akron, died at 2:42 p.m. Sunday at Peabody
Retirement Community of North Manchester.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Margaret
J. Kistler
June
17, 1912 – June 29, 2012
Fulton County centenarian, Margaret J.
KISTLER, 100 years and twelve days, was surrounded by her
loving family when she passed away at Woodlawn Hospital at 12:55 a.m. June 29,
2012.
Margaret, the Queen Mom of the Kistler
clan, ascended to the century plateau less than two weeks ago. She embraced
this awesome accomplishment by savoring a wonderful birthday party, celebrating
the milestone she aspired to achieve, hosted by her family for friends and
community associates. All who knew Margaret, knew she was a marvelous lady who
wore her 100 years well, illustrating that age is only a number.
An eternal optimist, Margaret greeted
all she met with a warm, radiant smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes. Her
demeanor was easy going and she always exhibited a positive attitude, key
elements in achieving her coveted milestone. Tickling the ivories with
authority, Margaret provided musical joy and comfort to her many friends over
the years at Hickory Creek, the senior center, and until a couple of weeks ago,
Wynnfield residents. Earlier this month
Margaret shared a ride on the Purdue Fire truck with Parade Grand Marshalls
Dick and Suzanne Belcher leading the Round Barn Festival parade. Family and treasured friends were the
recipients of her custom creations, the brillostyle pad, scrubbing devices, a
necessity for the kitchen.
Margaret Juanita Foster Kistler was
born in Tiosa on June 17, 1912, the daughter of William and Margaret Dudgeon
Foster. As one of eleven children, growing up she shared her childhood with
five brothers and five sisters. Margaret was a proud member of the Rochester
High School class of 1930, the oldest living Zebra grad until her passing.
On May 6, 1934, Margaret married her
best friend, Wayne “Toad” Kistler, in Rochester’s First Presbyterian Church.
Their union spanned forty-eight years and produced a daughter and three sons.
The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of nine
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Paramount in Margaret’s life was her
family. As a farmer’s wife she tended to the domestic chores around their home,
maintained a beautiful vegetable garden and provided tender loving care for her
children and husband. When time allowed she helped on the farm. She also found
time after the children were raised to work as a seamstress at Hart Schaffner
Marx for 18 years, retiring in 1975.
Volunteerism was one of Margaret’s
fortes. She was a charter member of the “Gray Ladies,” known as the Woodlawn
Auxiliary serving visitors of Woodlawn Hospital for more than forty years. She
donated countless hours helping others or entertaining them with her musical
accompaniment at the Council on Aging Senior Center and Hickory Creek. She was
a 50-plus year member of the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge, active in Fulton County
4-H while raising her children and the Indiana Farm Bureau.
More recent accolades include
recognition of her dedication to Lady Zebra Sports, being touted as one of the
top Zebra Girls fans in 2004. In 2007, Margaret was Fulton County’s Senior
Queen. Another royal appointment was being Wynnfield’s Miss Valentine of 2012.
She was also known for her tenacious ability to play euchre and bridge. Grandma
Margaret was her grandchildren’s number one fan. She took great joy in
following their music concerts and athletic activities. As an avid sports
enthusiast Margaret loved IU and the Pacers. She also owned a unique collection
of stuffed animals.
Margaret is lovingly remembered by her
daughter, Marcia “Sue” Bick of Rochester; three sons, Milton “Sock” Kistler and
wife Dottie of Mt. Herman, Ky., Mark W. Kistler and wife Jeannie of Twelve
Mile, and M. “Kip” Kistler and wife Vivian of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren,
Debbie Bick Groves, Tracy Bick Dawson, Lori Beth Kistler, Lisa M. Kalinke, Amy
L. Krier, Scott Kistler, David Kistler, Jason Kistler, and Kiera Dubach; eight
great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Welcoming Margaret as she entered into
Heaven was her parents; husband, Toad entering on May 31, 1982; a daughter,
Martha “Mitzi” Mantos in 1961; two grandsons, Dennis Bick and Jeffrey Town;
five sisters, Ruth Branstrator, Ethel Kirkpatrick, Mabel Drew, Kate Moore, and Jean
Kent; and five brothers Ora, Charlie, Herb, George, and Louis Foster.
A celebration of the life of Margaret
J. Kistler will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Rev. Maurice Grindle officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
4-8 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Margaret will be laid to eternal rest
next to her beloved husband Toad at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Grace United
Methodist Church, Hope Hospice of Fulton County or the charity of the donor’s
choice. You may choose to sign her guestbook or light a candle to honor her
memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Earl
E. Hoffman
Earl E. HOFFMAN, 91, 208 S. West St., Akron, died at 2:42 p.m. Sunday
at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
Survivors include his wife, Genelle
Hoffman, Akron; two daughters, Karna Earl, Warsaw, and Jacqueline Hoffman,
Carmel; two sons, Larry Hoffman, Akron, and Ronald Hoffman, Sebring, Fla.; a
sister, Emogene Daine, Akron; and a brother, Edward Hoffman, Claypool.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with visitation two hours prior to
the service in the funeral home.
Margaret
A. Yarber
Feb.
25, 1950 – July 2, 2012
Margaret Ann YARBER, 62, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, passed away at 10:30
a.m. Monday, July 2, 2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born on Feb. 25, 1950, in
Murray, Ky., the daughter of Woodrow Ritchie and Ruth Ritchie Riley. On Nov.,
8, 1975, in Anaheim, Calif., she married Nicholas W. Yarber Jr. and he
survives.
Mrs. Yarber had been a homemaker and
over the years enjoyed supporting her children and grandchildren in their
activities. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, reading, especially Stephen
King novels, and was a Neil Diamond fan.
Survivors include her husband,
Nicholas W. Yarber Jr., Rochester; children, Tamara and husband Dean Walchak,
Klamath Falls, Ore., Tim and wife Katie Yarber, Rochester, and Christopher and
wife Sara Yarber, Bourbon; grandchildren, Melissa Aud, Klamath Falls, Ore.,
Amber Aud, Las Vegas, Nev., Evan Walchak, Klamath Falls, Ore., Elijah Yarber,
Brianna Yarber, Jabez Yarber, Boaz Yarber, all of Rochester, and Allison
Yarber, Bourbon; a great-grandchild, Ashlyn Aud, Klamath Falls, Ore.; a sister,
Faye Perez, Rensselaer; a brother, Eugene Ritchie, Calif.; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, five brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1
p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr.
Mark Spencer officiating.
Friends may call from 11a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at a later date at
Akron Cemetery, Akron. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
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Obituaries – Holiday
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Earl E. Hoffman
Aug.
8, 1920 - July 1, 2012
Earl E. HOFFMAN, 91, 208 S. West St., Akron, died at 2:42 p.m.
Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.
He was born Aug. 8, 1920, in Wabash to
Foster and Eathel (Drudge) Hoffman. On July 3, 1938, in Akron, he was married
by Rev. Daniel Slaybaugh to Genelle Taylor. She survives.
Earl owned and operated Hoffman Body
Shop in Akron since the early 50s. He sold the shop and retired in 1982.
Earl graduated from Akron High School
in 1938. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church where he was on
the official board of the church as well as singing in the choir. He was a
former member of the Akron Lions Club, Akron Chamber of Commerce, Rochester
Elks and the Plymouth Moose. Earl served on the Akron Cemetery Board for many
years. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed music, golfing, dancing and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Genelle
Hoffman, Akron; two daughters, Karna and husband Frank Earl, Warsaw, and
Jacqueline Hoffman, Carmel; two sons, Larry Hoffman, Akron, and Ronald Hoffman,
Sebring, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Todd and wife Shelly Hoffman, Corey and
wife Mickey Hoffman, Lori Hoffman, Leneé and husband Dan Coleman, Dustin and
wife Tonya DuBois, April Hoffman, and Mark Hoffman; 11 great-granchildren; five
stepgranddaughters; a sister, Emogene Daine, Akron; and a brother, Edward and
wife Martha Hoffman, Claypool.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, E. Wayne Hoffman and Elvin Hoffman.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday,
July 7, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Rev.
Mimi Ault officiating.
Memorial visitation is from noon-2
p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Akron Cemetery,
Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Special thanks to Burt Lyon and Penny
and John Niccum.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Priscilla
Briney
April
16, 1925 – July 4, 2012
Priscilla “Pauline” BRINEY, 87, of Winamac passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at
Pulaski Health Care Center.
She was born April 16, 1925, in
Walnut, Ind. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Virginia (O’Dell)
Parman.
On June 4, 1942, she married Cecil
Raymond Briney in Rochester and he preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1987.
Pauline formerly worked at Kewanna
Metal Specialties.
She was a member of the Winamac Church
of Nazarene and the Sharon Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Pauline enjoyed knitting, quilting,
and spending time with family and friends. She was a natural caregiver and
enjoyed caring for older folks. Pauline was also active in her Bible study group.
Survivors include sons, Raymond Lee
Briney and wife Karen of Warsaw, John W. Briney and wife Jackie of Kewanna,
James A. Briney and wife Kathy of Rochester, David J. Briney and wife Celinda
of Winamac, and Roy E. Briney of Kewanna; a daughter, Ruth Ann Nicholson and
husband Jack of Martinsville; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and
seven greatgreat- grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by 13
siblings.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
July 7, 2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with
Harold Smith officiating.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the
time of service at the funeral home.
Burial is in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Pulaski Health Care Center and/or the Winamac Church of the Nazarene.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Briney family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Agnes
F. Deardorff
Nov.
21, 1921 – July 2, 2012
Agnes Fern DEARDORFF, 90, Macy, passed away at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 2,
2012, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.
Born Nov. 21, 1921, in Kokomo, she was
the daughter of William and Ruth Gilbert Markley. On Jan. 28, 1939 in Kokomo, she was married
to Ralph Richard Deardorff and he preceded in death on Nov. 8, 1988.
She was a member of the Mexico First
Brethren Church. She loved spending time outside in her garden.
Survivors include four sons, John
Ebert Deardorff and his wife Kathy, Macy, Kerry Ralph Deardorff and his wife
Vicky, Mexico, Emerson Galen Deardorff, Macy, and Michael Wayne Deardorff and
wife Renee, Lafayette; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons,
Kenneth Eugene and Richard Keith Deardorff; and one daughter, Janet Sue Layton.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
today, July 6, 2012, at McClain Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Cook officiating.
Burial will be in Mast Cemetery, Howard County.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the
time of service today at the funeral home.
Marcella
A. Lloyd
April
22, 1924 – July 4, 2012
Marcella “Sally” Agnes LLOYD, 88, of Rochester, passed away at 8:01 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012,
at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born April 22, 1924, in Lafayette,
Minn., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Goblirsch) Fruhwirth. On March 28, 1948, she married Warren J. Lloyd,
and he preceded in death March 2, 1989.
Sally formerly worked at Wilts Grocery
Store and Hart, Schaffner & Marx, both in Rochester.
She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies
Auxiliary and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, both of Rochester. She
attended St. Ann Catholic Church in Kewanna. Sally was an avid card player and
enjoyed Scrabble, needlework and crocheting.
Survivors include three sons, Roger
Lloyd of Buckhead Ridge, Fla., David Lloyd and wife Jan of Kewanna, and Bruce
Lloyd and wife Denice of Rochester; one daughter, Sheri Cook and husband Kent
of Kewanna; a brother, Michael Fruhwirth and wife Lillian of New Ulm, Minn.;
and five grandchildren, Roger David Lloyd, Tierney Lloyd, Nathan Cook, Micah
Cook and Hannah Whiteman. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by
brothers, Leander Fruhwirth and Norbert Fruhwirth; and a sister, Helen Beck.
Service is at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9,
2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday,
July 8, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial is in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Online condolences and personal remembrances
may be made to the Lloyd family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Tommy
Rowe
Tommy ROWE, 77, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Tommy
Rowe
Tommy ROWE, 77, Rochester, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include, his wife, Norma;
three daughters, Sheila Rowe, Rochester, Tomel Gentry, Rochester, and Patricia
Figueroa, Toledo, Ohio; a son, Roger Rowe Jr., Tomah, Wis.; two sisters, Brenda
Rowe, Virginia, and Mary Kay Bolden, Michigan; and four brothers, Randall Rowe
Jr., Kentucky, Ernie Rowe, Arkansas, Billy Rowe, North Carolina, and Paul Ed
Rowe, Michigan.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Tuesday
at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday and
one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Norman
F. Collins
Jan.
12, 1930 – July 7, 2012
Norman F. COLLINS, 82, Rochester, passed away at 3:08 a.m. Saturday,
July 7, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Macy,
the son of Roy and Edith (Warner) Collins. On Aug. 20, 1949, in Macy, he
married Norma J. Easterday, and she survives.
Mr. Collins had worked at Sealed
Power, Rochester, for over 40 years, where he had been superintendent. He
continued working as a real estate agent after retirement and was a member of
the Macy Christian Church, Macy.
Survivors include his wife, Norma J.
Collins, Rochester; sons, David and wife Twila Collins, Denver, Rick and wife
Stephanie Collins, Lenox, Mass., and Stephen and wife Joyce Collins,
Martinsville; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a sister, Arlene
Palmer, Wabash; a brother, Don and wife Shirley Collins, Howell, Mich.; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; three brothers, Herb, Larry, and Robert Collins; and a grandson,
Andrew Collins.
Funeral service will be conducted at
11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Dave Welsh officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday
and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Plainview
Cemetery, Macy.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County or the Macy Christian Church. Online condolences
may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Mary
Kay Meyer
June
20, 1936 – July 7, 2012
Mrs. Mary Kay MEYER, 76, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving
family when she passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, at her home.
Mary Kay Haskell was born in Lake
County on June 20, 1936, the precious daughter of Guy and Caroline Gerner
Haskell. Following high school, Mary Kay attended cosmetology school in Gary
and later worked as a stylist in a Gary salon.
On Feb. 2, 1971, Mary Kay and George
E. Meyer were married in Chicago. The union spanned over 41 years, allowing
them to enjoy many adventures in life.
A baker with extraordinary creativity,
Mary Kay created over 100 custom wedding cakes. Her largest consumed the entire
floor of her mini-van, covering two banquet tables that was topped with a
fountain. She also made cakes for birthdays and confirmations and other family
celebrations. She is also remembered for hosting holiday and family
celebrations. From her kitchen command post, she made homemade candy, bread
pudding, German potato salad and dumplings with sauerkraut to name a few of her
specialties.
Enjoying the out of doors, Mary
maintained some beautiful water ponds around her home serving as the perfect
habitat for the koi. She enjoyed woodworking, making furniture to crafts and
knick-knacks. Flower arranging was another forte using silks providing an
aesthetic accompaniment to accent any room of the home. To relax, she and her
family enjoyed fishing trips to Kentucky Lake. Camping out and picnics at Lake
Holiday in northwest Indiana held many special memories.
Mary is lovingly remembered by her
husband, George; two daughters, Rhonda Moore and husband Dave of Rensselaer,
and Heidi Snyder and husband Eric of Red Bud, Ill.; three sons, Michael Foster
and wife Chris of Rochester, Patrick Foster and wife Mary of Rochester, and
Donald Meyer and wife Kim of Rochester; 12 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and her devoted canine companion, Meme, a tan coated
Imperial Shih Tzu.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, several sisters and brothers, and Cece, her loving black and white
Shih Tzu.
The family wishes to express special
thanks to the Hope Hospice Care team for their kindness, compassion and tender
loving care conveyed to their loving wife and mother Mary Kay.
A private family service for Mary Kay
Meyer is today, July 9, 2012, at the Good Family Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at the Richland
Center IOOF Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will
officiate.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
You may wish to sign her guestbook or
light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Tommy
Rowe
May
2, 1935 – July 4, 2012
Mr. Tommy ROWE, 77, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving
family when he passed away at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
He was born in Elkhorn City, Ky., on
May 2, 1935, the son of Ray and Bertha Wallace Rowe. Growing up he shared his
childhood with two sisters and five brothers. It was during these years that
Tommy developed a stealth work ethic, a passion he maintained his entire life.
On Jan. 2, 1959, Tommy and Norma
Ratliff were married in Clintwood, Va. Their union spanned more than a half
century and produced three beautiful daughters, Sheila, Tomel, and Patricia and
a handsome son, Roger. The family tree flourished with the added blessing of 13
grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren.
In addition to his love and
appreciation for work, Tommy took time to visit with friends in the hospital
and nursing homes to read scripture, share God’s words and pray with them.
Tommy is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Norma; three daughters, Sheila Rowe and husband Ira Milam of Rochester,
Tomel Gentry and husband Darrell Burden of Rochester, and Patricia Figueroa and
husband Agustin of Toledo, Ohio; a son, Roger Rowe Jr. and wife Tamara of
Tomah, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Rowe
of Virginia, and Mary Kay Bolden of Michigan; four brothers, Randall Rowe Jr.
of Kentucky, Ernie Rowe of Arkansas, Billy Rowe of North Carolina and Paul Ed
Rowe of Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother, Johnny Rowe.
A celebration of the life of Tommy
Rowe will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in the Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.
Friends may visit with his family from
4-8 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery
of Rochester.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to
his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
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Obituaries
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Marvin
Bahney
Marvin BAHNEY, 79, Akron, died Tuesday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Marvin
G. Bahney
Oct.
5, 1932 – July 10, 2012
Marvin G. BAHNEY, 79, 15688 N. 100 East, Akron, died at 12:01 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 5, 1932, in Wabash
County, to Urban S. and Nellie E. (Dillsaver) Bahney.
On Nov. 22, 1981, in Lapel, Marvin
married Carol A. Crousore Shambarger and she survives.
Marvin was a dairy farmer for many
years as well as working at Sonoco Products Company of Akron. Marvin was also a
veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army.
He graduated from Gilead High School
in 1950. He then graduated from International Business College with a degree in
accounting.
Marvin was a member of the VFW, the
American Legion and the Eagles, all of Rochester. He was very active with the
LeRoy Shelton Honor Guard, serving for many funerals. He enjoyed golfing,
playing cards and gardening.
Survivors include his wife, Carol
Bahney, Akron; five daughters, Jana Bahney-Green, Kokomo, Lory and husband
Barry Newhouse, Ft. Wayne, Jill and husband Kevin Pugh, Rochester, Kelly and
husband Gary Lebo, Middletown, Ohio, and Lela and husband Gordon Nash, Warsaw;
four sons, Marty and wife Kathy Bahney, Winona Lake, Ty and wife Ida Bahney,
Rochester, Chuck and wife Robin Shambarger, Jackson, N. J., and Randy
Shambarger, Rochester; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister,
Bonnie “Colleen” Miller, Macy; and a brother, John and wife Barb Bahney, Macy.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Urban S. and Nellie E. Bahney; a son, Christopher “Skip” Shambarger; a
granddaughter, Aubrey Hogue; and two brothers, Bobbie and Virgil “Butch”
Bahney.
Funeral service is at 5 p.m. Friday,
July 13, 2012, with Rev. Junior Bose officiating at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305
W. Rochester St., Akron. Military honors will be performed by the LeRoy Shelton
American Legion No. 36 and the VFW Post No. 1343, both of Rochester.
Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Friday,
July 13, 2012 at the funeral home.
Private burial will take place at a
later date in the Akron Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Premier Hospice of Kokomo, the Eagles Golf Scholarship Fund or the American
Legion Building Fund.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Charles
G. Elschide Jr.
Charles G. ELSCHIDE Jr., 62, 6414
E. 700 North, Rochester, died at 12:47 p.m. Monday at his residence.
Survivors include two brothers,
William Elschide, Lake Village, and Arthur Elschide, Hobart; and two sisters,
Sharon Parkes, Roseville, and Patty Wagoner, Niles, Mich.
Graveside service is at a later date
at Roselawn Cemetery, Roselawn.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Marjorie
A. McDuff-Carrico
April
26, 1943 – July 9, 2012
Marjorie Ann McDUFF-CARRICO, 70, Indianapolis, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,
went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 9, 2012, at IU West Hospital in
Indianapolis.
Marjorie was born on April 26, 1943,
in Warwick, R.I., to Thomas J. and Alice Baxter-McDuff (both deceased) with
sisters, Phyllis Dubois-Kidd (deceased) and Alice Burnham (surviving) of Rhode
Island. She married Lawrence Carrico of Rochester on Aug. 14, 1963.
Surviving are her daughters, Trinity
and David Lease, Rochester, and children, Amanda, Alexandra and Jason; Kimberly
and Shawn Nash, Indianapolis, and children, Doran, Cali, Sidney and Landon;
Cynthia Carrico, Rochester, and daughters, Adrienne and greatgranddaughter,
Sophia, and Christina; and Alison and Joseph O’Connell, Westfield, and
children, Paige, Daniel and Sean.
Marge loved to play bingo, knit and
rock her great-granddaughter, Sophia.
Cremation has taken place and a
memorial celebration will be on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. Maria
Goretti Catholic Church in Westfield.
A rosary will be led by the Alter and
Rosary Society before Mass at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to
attend the celebration Mass. A luncheon will be served following.
Donations may be made in memory of
Marjorie Ann McDuff-Carrico to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 6931 Arlington
Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Condolences or memories may be sent to
the family via www.datalease@rtcol.com and/or www.kimnshawnnash@yahoo.com.
Patricia
L. Zellers
March
17, 1932 – July 11, 2012
Patricia L. ZELLERS, 80, Kewanna, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday,
July 11, 2012, at Hickory Creek of Rochester after a courageous battle with
Alzheimer’s.
Born March 17, 1932, in Hammond, she
was the daughter of the late John P. and Jeanette (Whitaker) Sanders. On Nov.
23, 1950, in Kewanna, she married Virgil R. Zellers and he preceded in death
Sept. 26, 2010.
She was a 1950 Kewanna High School
graduate.
Pat was a secretary at Kewanna High
School where she retired in 1971 after 12 years. She was also formerly employed
at Kewanna Implement, Kewanna Screen Printing and Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Homes.
She was a charter member of the VFW
Ladies Auxiliary in Kewanna.
Pat was a well-known seamstress and
made many wedding gowns and dresses. She also enjoyed crafts of many kinds. She
and her husband, Virgil, liked traveling in their RV and visiting with friends
they met along the way. Pat was a dog lover and lovingly raised and cared for
her special friends.
Survivors include her nephew, John
Grant and wife Pat of Fort Wayne; her “adopted” family and best friends,
Richard and Tami Powell of Kewanna and their children, Traci Leininger and
husband T.J., Trent Powell, Trisha Forry and husband Brent; and brothers and
sisters-in-law, Wayne Zellers and wife Doris of Sun City Center, Fla., Herbert
Zellers and wife Becky of Rochester, Virginia Cook of Texas, Naomi “Babe”
Siedel of Indianapolis, Nedra Bahler and husband Wally of Fishers, and Marilyn
Williams of Indianapolis.
She was also preceded in death by a
brother, John Sanders and a sister, Virginia Grant.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, July 16, 2012, at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna. Pastor Larry
Phillips will officiate.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until
the time of service at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna
Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice and/or Fulton County Humane Society.
Online condolences may be made to the
Zellers family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Donald
J. Groleau
Donald J. GROLEAU, 75, Rochester, died Friday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Amy
L. Hutchins
Amy L. HUTCHINS, 70, Plymouth, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday in Plymouth.
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl
Hutchins, Rochester; and three sons, Harry Hutchins, Walkerton, Michael
Hutchins, Ft. Wayne, and Robert Hutchins, Florida.
Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Monday, July 16, 2012
John
R. Amburgy
John R. AMBURGY, 54, 761 Cottonwood Lane, Rochester, died at 2:38
a.m. Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Kattie
Amburgy, Rochester; two sons, Johney Amburgy, Fort Wayne, and Corey Amburgy,
Fort Wayne; a daughter, Rachael Amburgy, Mentone; a sister, Willa Pitts,
Warsaw; and three brothers, Harlan Amburgy, Mentone, Phillip Amburgy,
Rochester, and Rick Amburgy, Fort Wayne.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday,
at the memorial home.
Donald
J. Groleau
Aug.
5, 1936 – July 13, 2012
Retired Master Sgt. Donald J GROLEAU, 75, of
Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Woodlawn
Hospital on Friday, July 13.
Don was born on Aug. 5, 1936, as the
twin son of Edward and Jereta Clement Groleau. Growing up he shared his
childhood with four brothers, twin Ron, Warren, Joel and Pat. Don and his
brothers grew up near Nahma, Mich., a town near the size of Talma situated in
God’s country on the threshold of Hiawatha National Forest. In the depths of
logging country, Don’s dad taught the boys the art of cutting wood. He also
taught them techniques of hunting and how to live off the land. It was during
this time that Don acquired the stealth work ethic that he maintained
throughout his lifetime.
Don was a proud graduate with his
Nahma High School class of 1954. Gifted with athleticism, he started as the
flashy, play-making point guard, the floor general of the basketball team. NHS
was the Central Upper Peninsula League Conference Champions in 1951 and 1952.
Living the dream, his senior year in
high school Don and two of his brothers helped lead the Nahma team to the high
school state championship. A memorable feat for the small town athletes, the
Groleau boys were a force to be reckoned with on the hardwoods. His abilities
were noticed by scouts. This led him to opportunities of full-ride scholarships
to colleges and universities, but Don elected to pursue enlistment with the
U.S. Air Force, an avenue that led to his career. After service of 34 years,
eight months and eight days, Don retired earning the rank of master sergeant.
After retiring from the Air Force in
1994, Don enjoyed a variety of stints of employment, including Oxford
Automotive and Gaerte Engines. Most recently, many will remember his pleasant
smile and positive demeanor as a sales associate welcoming customers to
Rochester Ford for nearly 8 years.
Embracing the outdoors, Don looked
forward to joining his brothers for hunting trips to northern Michigan. An avid
golfer, Don embraced the challenging courses of Mill Creek and the Nahma Golf
Course. He collected golf balls from the water hazard areas and either used
them or sold them to fellow golfers. An armchair athlete, Don was loyal to the
University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Detroit’s Pistons, Tigers and
Lions.
More recently Don was the unofficial
greeter at Edie’s Styling Salon. He and Edie enjoyed playing bingo in Peru and
heading to Blue Chip and the Fourwinds. The couple’s favorite travel locale of
warmth was Cancun. They enjoyed dining out at the DQ, Applebee’s and Chili’s
and, only when Edie convinced Don, to Red Lobster.
Don is remembered for his wonderful
sense of humor, twinkling ornery eyes and gregarious smile. He loved to tell
jokes and pull pranks on the unsuspecting, like setting off the cherry bomb in
the toilet. He was known for wearing his pocket shirts loaded with cigars and a
single pen.
Thoroughly enjoying his role as the
patriarch of the Groleau clan, overseeing four generations, Don enjoyed taking
the kids and grandchildren on speed boat rides, skiing and tubing on the
sparkling waters of Lake Manitou. There were memorable camping trips to
Jellystone, Yogi Bear and Mississinewa, under the starlit skies on warm summer
nights. Sunday morning brought the newspapers loaded with coupons. With
scissors at his side, Don clipped the coupons and with great enthusiasm shared
them with his children, reminding them of items he thought they might need.
May brought the Indy 500, an annual
event. Don and Edie threw a huge 500 party second to none. Don especially loved
shopping for his family and hosting holiday and birthday celebrations. He
always had a huge tender spot for the new babies that arrived in his family,
enjoying the blessing of each and every one.
Don is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Edith “Edie”; seven daughters, Debbie Vance Bock and husband Heshy,
Rochester, Tammy Newlin and husband Joe, Silver Lake, Suzie Simonson and
husband Bret, Nixa, Mo., Donna Groleau and companion Tom Waite, Mesa, Ariz.,
Mitzi Anderson and husband Andy, Rochester, Karen Huffman and husband Donald,
Avon, and Valerie Tolley, Noblesville; two sons, Gary Flook and wife Linda,
Peru, and Robbie Flook and wife Kathy, Rochester; four brothers, his twin
Ronald “Ron” Groleau and wife Carolyn, Port Joe Beach, Fla., Warren Groleau and
wife Christine, Joel Groleau and wife Kathy, all of Rapid River, Mich., and Pat
Groleau and wife Dani, Nahma, Mich.; grandchildren, Derrick Vance and fiancee
Amy Meiser and son Xavier, Courtney and Matt Williams, Jessica Perdieu and
children Austin, Justin and Kendahl, Allie Simonson and fiancee Nick Wright,
Kirk Simonson and companion Ashley Dempster, Jimmy Waite, Mike Waite, Lacy
Barnes and her children Cayden and Ryland, Billy Anderson and his daughter
Savannah, Justin Anderson, William “W. P.” and Chris Wolfe and their children
Annmarie, Tommy, and Jordan, Jeffrey Wolfe and daughter Hailey, Stephen and
Katie Howell and their children Maddie, Hunter and Stevie, Toni and Jeff Hoover
and their daughters Morgan and Mallory, Samantha and Josh Musall and their
children Joshlynn, Joshua, Laney and Lake, Brian and Annie Flook and their sons
Devin and Ian, Jeremy, Jacob and Jichaela Flook; and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins also survive. Don and his family are expecting the arrival of a new
grandson in September.
Don was preceded in death by his
parents and a precious infant daughter, Mary Jacqueline.
A celebration of the life of Retired
Master Sgt. Donald J. Groleau will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
He will be laid to eternal rest at
Rochester’s IOOF Cemetery.
Friends may visit with his family from
4-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
made to the Riley Children’s Hospital or the American Diabetes Association. You
may sign Don’s guestbook or light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Ruby
Jackson
Ruby JACKSON, 92, Rochester, died at 4:13 a.m. Saturday at Hickory
Creek of Rochester.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen
Callahan, Rochester, and a son Ken Jackson, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at the Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday
and for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Howard
E. Smith
Howard E. SMITH, 76, Rochester, died at 1:06 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Pauline
J. Tucker
Feb.
28, 1924 – July 14, 2012
Pauline J. TUCKER, 88, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, passed away at 7
p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1924, in
Rockfield, the daughter of Melvin Ray and Urshall Mae (Nethercutt) John. On
June 11, 1942, in Monticello, she married Louis Shelby Tucker. He preceded her
in death on Nov. 20, 1978.
Mrs. Tucker had lived in Montpelier,
Ohio, for 23 years moving to Rochester in 2001. She had worked for Beam-Stream,
Inc. and had been a homemaker. She loved to read, draw, sew, cook, bake, garden,
especially raising beautiful roses, and loved her German shepherd dogs.
Survivors include her children, Sheila
A. and husband Mike Smith, Bryan, Ohio, Shelby Jan Tucker, Andrews, Shelley D.
and husband Gene Baker, Rochester, Dana S. and wife Deb Tucker, Rochester, and
Holly K. and husband Steve Reed, Logansport; 16 grandchildren; 31
great-grandchildren; five greatgreat- grandchildren; a brother, Jack L. John,
Milan; sisters-in-law, Martha R. John, Milan, and Jeanne John, Arlington,
Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
sister, Helen (John) Ward; brothers, Marion John, Lowell John, Gail John and
her twin brother, Paul John; and a sister-in-law, Betty John.
Funeral service will be conducted at 2
p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Carl Bowers officiating.
Friends may call from 12-2 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Eye Foundation for Macular Degeneration or Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Lynn
Wilson
Sept.
11, 1948 – July 10, 2012
Lynn WILSON, 63, died peacefully on Tuesday in Newburgh.
She was the daughter of Ramon Browning
Wilson and the late Ruth Goates Worlton Wilson.
Lynn was a long-time resident of the
Evansville area and had many friends at Pfieffer House and at Cypress Grove
Rehabilitation Center.
She is survived by her father of
Sandy, Utah; siblings W.S. and Sarah O. Wilson of Rochester; JoAnne and Jeff
Price of Sandy, Utah; Bruce and Julie Wilson of Draper, Utah; Kay and Thom
Morgan of Farmington, Utah; six nephews and five nieces.
Her family fondly remembers the love
and service extended to Lynn by so many.
Private services are planned in Salt
Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, July 18. Burial will be in Ogden, Utah.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ruby
Jackson
May
14, 1920 – July 14, 2012
Ruby JACKSON, 92, of Rochester, passed away at 4:13 a.m. on
Saturday, July 14, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
Born on May 14, 1920, in Gibson
County, Tenn., Ruby was the daughter of John B. Edmundson and Ethel Crawford
Edmundson. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Ruth and three
brothers Wade, Paul and John B.
Ruby married Robert E. Jackson in
Rochester on Sept. 28, 1946. During their marriage they had two wonderful
children, a son, Ken and a daughter, Karen. The family continued to grow over
the years with the added blessings of seven grandchildren and four
greatgrandchildren.
In addition to being a loving mother
and devoted wife, Ruby was a dedicated secretary to Rochester Farmer’s Mutual
Insurance Company until her retirement a number of years ago. She was a loyal
member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and played euchre in
a variety of ladies clubs over the years.
Ruby is lovingly remembered by her
daughter, Karen Callahan, Rochester; a son, Ken Jackson and wife Pat Foley,
Scottsdale, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, Amy Callahan, Kristy Christopher and
husband Noel, Tori Kincaid and husband Chad, Robbi Kinser, Matt Foley, Mary
Foley and Alyssa Foley; and four great-grandchildren, Sunshine Christopher,
Mears Jackson Kincaid, Danny Ray Kinser and William Kinser.
Preceding her in death are her
parents; her beloved husband, Robert, who passed on Dec. 7, 1978; a son-in-law
Michael Callahan; a sister, Ruth Perry; and three brothers, Wade, Paul and John
B. Edmundson.
A celebration of the life of Mrs. Ruby
Jackson will be Wednesday, July 18, at 10 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral Home,
1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.
Friends may visit with Ruby’s family
from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour prior to her service.
She will be laid to eternal rest in
Rochester’s IOOF Cemetery.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County, Columbia Elementary School of
Rochester or the Grace United Methodist Church.
You may wish to sign Ruby’s guest book
or light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Howard
E. Smith
May
22, 1936 – July 15, 2012
Howard E. SMITH, 76, Leiters Ford, and formerly of Schereville,
passed away July 15, 2012.
He was born on May 22, 1936, in
Huffman, the son of Allen E. and Edith K. (Lambeck) Smith.
Mr. Smith was employed at the former
LTV Steel, East Chicago, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved history, nature
and sports, and he retired early to enjoy them.
Survivors include his brothers, Eugene
(Norma) Smith, Highland; Kenneth (Mary) Smith, St. John; and Dennis (Debbie)
Smith, Dyer; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
No services are scheduled at this
time.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
No
Obituaries
Thursday, July 19, 2012
John
R. Amburgy
John R. AMBURGY, 54, 761 Cottonwood Lane, Rochester, died at 2:38
a.m. Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Kattie
Amburgy, Rochester; two sons, Johney Amburgy, Ft. Wayne, and Corey Amburgy, Ft.
Wayne; a daughter, Richelle Amburgy, Mentone; a sister, Willa Pitts, Warsaw;
and three brothers, Harlan Amburgy, Mentone, Phillip Amburgy, Rochester, and
Rick Amburgy, Ft. Wayne.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Virginia
F. Kidd
Virginia F. KIDD, 86, Culver, died at 2:32 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include a son, Burl E.
Erwin, Clayton; a brother, Dale Sinders, Lakeville; and two sisters, Phyllis
Whitehead and Elaine Wallace, both of Marion, Mich.
There will be no visitation or
service.
Burial will be at Pleasant Hill
Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Rosemary
Shidler
Rosemary SHIDLER, 63, Florence, Ky., formerly of Winamac, died Sunday.
Survivors include four children,
Abbigail Miller, Winamac, Aaron Shidler, Florence, Ky., Andrew Shidler,
Covington, Ky., and Amber Ray, Huntington, W.Va.; and two brothers, Marvin
Berger, Winamac, and Earl Berger, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday at
Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center.
Friday, July 20, 2012
No
Obituaries
Saturday, July 21, 2012
A.
Josephine Kline
A. Josephine KLINE, 87, Mexico, Ind., died Thursday at Waterford Health
Campus, Kokomo.
Survivors include three children,
Marcia E. Norris, Peru; Dean Kline, Kokomo, and Jill K. Fisher, Peru; a sister,
Leota Bowman Decker, Kokomo; and a brother, Jack Sutton, Peru.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday
at McClain Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. Sunday
at the funeral home.
Alvin
A. Ramirez
March
25, 1945 – July 16, 2012
Alvin A. RAMIREZ, 67, Mentone, died at 4:47 p.m. Monday at Kosciusko
Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born March 25, 1945, to Gabe
Ramirez and Irene Jabloskzi in Chicago. On May 29, 1977, he married Virginia
Ramirez in Chicago. She preceded him Nov. 12, 2010.
Alvin was employed at AM General
Hummer Plant in South Bend. Alvin enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He was a
three time cancer survivor.
Survivors include a daughter, Dawn and
husband Cory Bettison, Rochester; a son, Sean Ramirez, Mentone; three
grandchildren, Bobbie Jo and D.J. Looker, Rochester, and Jasmine Parker,
England; a brother, Richard Ramirez, South Bend; a sister, Barbara, Calumet City,
Ill.; five nieces, Estee and husband Carl Cummings, Cathy Golz, Cindy Ramirez,
Anne Ramirez, and Kathy Ramirez; two nephews, Harold Ramirez, and Wayne and
wife Jennifer Ramirez; four great-nieces, Desiree and husband Chris Tomasone,
Hope and husband Joey D’Alessio, Tracy McDonnell and Anna O’Hara; a
great-nephew, Zackary Garcia; five great-great-nephews, Nino, Evan, Giovanni,
Shane and Gabe; and two great-great-nieces, Hannah and Mia Bella.
Preceding Alvin in death were his
parents; wife, Ginney; and brothers, Tom and Bill Ramirez.
Per Alvin’s final wishes, his body was
donated to IU Medical Center cancer research and study.
The family hosts a memorial at Potato
Creek State Park at 11 a.m. Aug. 4.
Cards, letters and flowers can be sent
to Dawn Bettison, 1709 Monroe St., Rochester, or Sean Ramirez, P.O. Box 624,
Mentone.
John
D. Taylor
Oct.
2, 1922 – July 19, 2012
John Daniel TAYLOR, 89, died suddenly at his home on July 19.
The son of Guy Hubert Taylor and
Louise Bailey Taylor, he was born Oct. 2, 1922, in Rochester. He was so proud
to be a Hoosier that he worked it into nearly every conversation.
Following service in the U.S. Navy,
1942-45, he graduated from Indiana University School of Business. His entire
career was with Sears Roebuck & Co. and their Canadian affiliate, Simpsons
Sears, Ltd. He retired as president of Simpsons Sears (now Sears Canada) in
1983.
With his beloved wife, Peggy, John
retired to Sea Pines in South Carolina, where he had owned property since 1965.
Always committed to giving back to his community, John served on the Hilton
Head Hospital Board of Trustees and was chairman 1993-95, the Boys and Girls
Club of Hilton Head Board of Trustees, and the Sea Pines Community Service
Association Board of Trustees. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian
church where he was a faithful usher, Sea Pines Country Club, and the Chatham
Club, Savannah, Ga.
He is survived by his loving wife,
Peggy; and children, Jeffrey Taylor (Patti) of Collierville, Tenn., Janis
Bryant (The Hon. Steven) of Bryson City, N.C., Daniel Taylor of Bloomington,
Gail Witman Andrus (Dr. William) of Savannah, Ga., and William Witman of
Lexington, Ky. Always ready to listen and advise, John was the devoted Granddad
of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren whose antics and adventures
delighted him. He took the greatest pleasure in introducing all three
generations to the wonders of his dear Hilton Head Island.
John was predeceased by his first
wife, Loveda Cassman Taylor; and his brother, David Bailey Taylor.
An avid golfer, reader and sports fan,
John followed Ball State and Indiana teams with zeal. His weekly bridge group
and great ideas lunch group provided much stimulation and hilarity. He brought
joy to all who knew him and inspired us to higher service.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island or the charity of the donor’s
choice.
A memorial service will be held at a
later date.
Island Funeral Home is handling the
arrangements.
Roberta
Wright
Roberta WRIGHT, 73, Akron, died Friday at Mason Health and
Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at Titus
Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Norman Moore
Norman MOORE,
52, Rochester, died Sunday at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at
Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Norman
W. Moore Jr.
April
29, 1960 – July 22, 2012
Norman “Mick” MOORE Jr., 52, Rochester, passed away
on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at home surrounded by his family.
Mick was born on April 29, 1960, in
Rochester, one of six children born to Norman and Connie (Sterk) Moore Sr. He
attended and graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1978. He enjoyed
working on cars and spending time outdoors.
Mick fell in love and then married
Paula Bilby on May 11, 1980, at the Assembly of God Church in Rochester.
Together they had three daughters. Mick worked at Fulton Industries in Rochester
for 33 years.
Mick was a huge NASCAR fan. He was a
member of the Tony Stewart Fan Club as Tony was his favorite driver. He and
Paula attended several races a year. He loved spending time with his family and
friends especially his granddaughter Addison.
Mick is survived by his mother Connie
Moore of Akron; wife Paula Moore of Rochester; daughters Misty and Meagan Moore
of Rochester, and Amanda (Charlie) Smith of Plymouth; brothers Chris (Deb)
Moore and Mark (Newanna) Moore of Akron; sisters Sheryl Bilby of Akron, and
Mona (Kevin) Waller of Ft. Wayne; a granddaughter Addison Smith of Plymouth;
sisters-in-law Betty (Tom) Stroud and Beth (Seamus) Pinder of Fulton, Kari
(Gary) Hewes of Ft. Wayne, Kim (Jamie) Groen of Rochester, and Mary (Trent)
Slavens of Rossville; and brothers-inlaw Scott Bilby of Akron, Pat (Brandy)
Bilby of Fulton, Jon (LaDonna) Mitchell of Rochester, Brandon (Nicole) Rans of
Texas, and George (Tracy) Rans of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his father
and his brother Ron.
A time of visitation will be at the
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25,
2012.
Funeral service will be at the funeral
home at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, with Pastor Thad Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow at Athens
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to
Hope Hospice in Mick’s name.
The Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Lila
P. Howard
Lila P. HOWARD, 68, Culver, died at 1:55 p.m. Sunday at Kindred
Hospital of Northern Indiana, Mishawaka.
Survivors include her husband, Sammy, Culver;
four sons, Robert Cooper Jr., Culver, David Cooper, Culver, Larry Cooper, Gulf
Shores, Ala., and Rodney Cooper, Koontz Lake; five daughters, Lisa Whitcraft,
Grovertown, L. Gwen Dehne, Shelbyville, Tenn., Jessica Heater, Star City, Tina
Montgomery, Culver, and Crystal Cooper, South Bend; six brothers, Clifford
Bean, South Bend, Norman Bean, South Bend, Leroy Bean, Culver, Richard Bean,
Plymouth, Wayne Bean, Plymouth, and Wendell Bean, Wisconsin; and three sisters,
Margaret Bosel, Grovertown, Gloria Artist, Culver, and Barbara Whisman,
Plymouth.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Friday
at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver.
Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Thursday
at Odom Funeral Home, Culver, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Norman
W. Moore Jr.
April
29, 1960 – July 22, 2012
Norman “Mick” MOORE Jr., 52, Rochester, passed away
on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at home surrounded by his family.
Mick was born on April 29, 1960, in
Rochester, one of six children born to Norman and Connie (Sterk) Moore Sr. He
attended and graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1978. He enjoyed working
on cars and spending time outdoors.
Mick fell in love and then married
Paula Bilby on May 11, 1980, at the Assembly of God Church in Rochester.
Together they had three daughters. Mick worked at Fulton Industries in
Rochester for 33 years.
Mick was a huge NASCAR fan. He was a
member of the Tony Stewart Fan Club as Tony was his favorite driver. He and
Paula attended several races a year. He loved spending time with his family and
friends especially his granddaughter Addison.
Mick is survived by his mother Connie
Moore of Akron; wife Paula Moore of Rochester; daughters Misty and Meagan Moore
of Rochester, and Amanda (Charlie) Smith of Plymouth; brothers Chris (Deb)
Moore and Mark (Newanna) Moore of Akron; sisters Sheryl Bilby of Akron, and
Mona (Kevin) Waller of Ft. Wayne; a granddaughter Addison Smith of Plymouth;
sisters- in-law Betty (Tom) Stroud and Beth (Seamus) Pinder of Fulton, Kari
(Gary) Hewes of Ft. Wayne, Kim (Jamie) Green of Rochester, and Mary (Trent)
Slavens of Rossville; and brothers-inlaw Scott Bilby of Akron, Pat (Brandy)
Bilby of Fulton, Jon (LaDonna) Mitchell of Rochester, Brandon (Nicole) Rans of
Texas, and George (Tracy) Rans of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his father
and his brother Ron.
A time of visitation will be at the
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25,
2012.
Funeral service will be at the funeral
home at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, with Pastor Thad Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow at Akron
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to
Hope Hospice in Mick’s name.
The Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Helen
B. Tucker
Helen B. TUCKER, 102, Peru, died Wednesday morning at Caring Hands in
Peru.
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Johnie
M. Parman
Johnie M. PARMAN, 83, Rochester, died at 6:12 p.m. Thursday at
Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home.
Helen
B. Tucker
Oct.
23, 1908 – July 25, 2012
Helen B. TUCKER, 103, Peru, passed away on Wednesday morning, July
25, 2012, at Caring Hands, Peru.
Born Oct. 23, 1908, near Casey, Ill.,
she was the daughter of Orville L. and Bertha Stewart Biggs. On Jan. 23, 1940,
in Peru, she was married to Joe W. Tucker, and he preceded in death on Nov. 4,
1989.
She was an active member of the Main
Street United Methodist Church where she had served as church secretary for
over 30 years. She had an active greeting card ministry throughout her life and
was known to send cards for every occasion as well as being a continual source
of encouragement for those who were sick. Helen was a woman of great faith and
would be found reading her Bible every morning. She would conclude her morning
spiritual time with a long walk in Mount Hope Cemetery, which was next to her
home in Peru.
She is survived by one brother,
Orville “Lee” Biggs, Jr., West Covina, Calif.; as well as the children of her
daughter JoAnne Fisher, Dru (Yumi) Fisher, Houston, Texas, Lori (Bruce) Cress,
Twelve Mile, Beth (Kevin Studebaker) Fisher, South Whitley, Don (Megan) Fisher,
Kingman, Ariz., and Dan (Kim) Fisher, Rochester; the children of her daughter
Jeanne, Cathy, Cindy, Debbie, Linda, and Dale, all of California; and a
stepson, Marvin Tucker, Peru.
She was preceded in death by two
daughters, Jeanne Bitsko and JoAnne Fisher; a step-son, Don Tucker; six
sisters; and a brother.
Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m.
on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Main Street United Methodist Church, Peru, with
Pastor Dave Scifres officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery,
Peru.
Visitation will be one hour prior to
the service at the church.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is
handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street United
Methodist Church.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Richard
E. French
May
28, 1927 – July 26, 2012
Richard E. FRENCH, 85, rural Silver Lake, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday,
July 26, 2012, at his residence.
He was born May 28, 1927, in Howard
County, to Charley and Mamie Gearheart French.
On May 10, 1947, at the Silver Creek
Church of God, Silver Lake, he married Donna Belle Bucher French.
He retired in 1994 after 47 years from
General Tire Corp. in Wabash where he was a manufacturing analyst and a cost
estimator for new business, receiving the president's award in 1993 for
outstanding achievements.
He graduated from Laketon High School
in 1945. He was a member of the Silver Creek Churches of God General Conference
and the Gideons International Wabash County Camp. He served as state treasurer
of the Indiana Conference of Churches of God for 16 years and as president of
the National Conference Churches of God Winebrenner Brotherhood for nine years.
He also served in many ministries of Gideons International. Loving God's
creation was the main focus of his life. God brought many people into his life
and blessings flowed. Family, friends and fellowship, his goal was to remain
faithful.
Survivors include wife, Donna Belle
French, Silver Lake; a daughter, Suzanne and husband Mark Holt, Sweetser; two
sons, Joseph and wife Sara French, Warsaw, and David and wife Marlyn French,
Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, Melissa Klotz, Cherie Dupor, Amanda Manley,
Derek French, Amanda Thompson, Ashley Holt, Allison Holt and Alexis Holt; nine
great-grandchildren, Brady Klotz, Natalie Klotz, Tyler French, Sydney Manley,
Merin French, Sara Sava, Draza Dupor, Ninah Dupor and Adah Dupor; and a
brother, Rev. Wm. Ed and wife Vaudene French, Silver Lake.
He was preceded by his parents; a
sister, Lauretta Evans; and two brothers, Woody and Roy French.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Silver Creek Church of God, 6504 W. 1300 South,
Silver Lake, with Pastor Jim Martin and Pastor Tom Craig officiating.
Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W.
Rochester St., Akron, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial is at Silver Creek Cemetery,
Silver Lake.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Silver Creek Church of God, Gideons International, Kosciusko Home Care and
Kosciusko County Hospice.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Johnie
M. Parman
Johnie M. PARMAN, 83, Rochester, formerly of Twelve Mile, died
Thursday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include, her children, Betty
Rogers, Fulton; Linda Angle, Logansport, Rev. Clifton Ashlock, Anderson; one
stepson, Ed Parman, Indianapolis; five sisters, Imogene Drum, Juanita Winslow,
Zella Beaman, Dorothy Osborn and Patricia Milligan.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday
at Fulton Baptist Temple.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at
the church.
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home has been
entrusted with arrangements.
Helen
V. Rhoads
Helen V. RHOADS, 96, Warsaw, died at 8:40 a.m. Friday at Miller’s
Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Survivors include a daughter, Judith
Brown, Warsaw; and a foster son, Daniel Norr, Loon Lake, Wash.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Warsaw.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the church.
Arrangements are by King Memorial
Home, Mentone.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Scotty
A. Baker
Scotty A. BAKER, 36, Wabash, died Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his two children,
Scotty and Stormy Baker; and two sisters, Misty Dawn Baker and Nicole Lynn
Baker, all of Peru.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m.
Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m.
Wednesday before the funeral service.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Kenneth
E. Menzie Sr.
Kenneth E. MENZIE Sr., 90, 805
Baker St., Plymouth, died at 1:37 p.m. Monday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Charles
Turner
Charles TURNER, 64, Claypool, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday at Mason
Health Care, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Marilyn
A. Conrad
Aug.
10, 1924 – July 30, 2012
Marilyn A. CONRAD, 87, Life Care Center of Rochester, died at 7 p.m.
Monday, July 30, 2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born Aug. 10, 1924, in
Rensselaer to Lloyd C. and Rowena Maddox Harper.
She had worked at Hart Schaffner Marx
for 25 years.
She was a 1942 graduate of Medaryville
High School. She loved working in the yard and gardening and loved her
dachshunds.
Survivors include three daughters,
Markeeta and husband Nick Klinefelter, Kewanna, Carla and husband Sam Allen,
Monterey, and Nancy and husband Carl Dittfield, Macy; a brother, Fred Harper,
Anaheim, Calif.; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
There is a private family service.
Burial is at White Post Cemetery,
Medaryville.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center, 1540 Wentzel St.,
Rochester, Indiana 46975.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Gerald
Hittle
Gerald HITTLE, 90, 117 Meadow Drive, Bono, Ariz., died Monday at
St. Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ariz.
Survivors include his wife Barbara
Hittle; a son, Gary Hittle, Argos; and three daughters, Linda Marshall,
Sturgis, Mich., Deborah Klegman, Highland Park, Ill., and Cheryle Matha,
Jonesboro, Ariz.; and a sister, Alta Madlum, Macy.
Cremation will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Roller-Farmers
Union Funeral Home, Jonesboro, Ariz.
Kenneth
E. Menzie Sr.
Kenneth E. MENZIE Sr., 90, 805
Baker St., Lot 126, Plymouth, died at 1:37 p.m. Monday at his residence.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen
Werick, Bourbon; a son, Kenneth Menzie Jr., Nappanee; a stepdaughter, Sue
Eisenman, Rochester; a sister, Ethel L. Coplen, Argos; a brother, Russell A.
Menzie, Logansport; and a stepbrother, Talbert Pittenger, Columbia City.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday
at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Visitation is Thursday from 4-8 p.m.
at the funeral home.
Arthur
Thorn Sr.
Arthur THORN Sr., 68,
Rochester, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort
Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Charles
L. Turner
Charles L. TURNER, 64, 9818 S. 750 West, Claypool, died at 6:20 p.m.
Sunday at Mason Health Care, Warsaw.
Survivors include two daughters, Tina
Alturver, New York, and Alice Mae Stark Turner, Claypool; two sisters, Deena
Kollin, Spring Hill, Fla., and Melanie Feather, Grand Rapids, Ohio; two
brothers, Gerald Turner, Pinellas Park, Fla., and Kyle Turner, Hudson.
A celebration of Charles’s life is 1-4
p.m. Saturday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Leonard
A. Uhrich
July
27, 1917 – Aug. 1, 2012
Leonard A. UHRICH, 95, Kewanna, died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1,
2012, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 27, 1917, in
Norristown, Pa., to LeRoy Uhrich Sr. and Mary E. Dunn. On Oct. 28, 1939, in
Hatfield, Pa., he married Anna M. Moore who preceded in death May 18, 2004.
He was a pastor and former college
professor and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois
Butler and husband John, Grand Rapids, Mich.; three sons, Robert Uhrich and
wife Judy, Kewanna, Larry Uhrich and wife Rita, Greer, S.C., and Richard Uhrich
and wife Nancy, Elkton, Fla.; grandchildren, Doug Uhrich and wife Stacey,
Kimberly Illsey and husband Bruce, Laurie Gallagher and husband Shaun, Tim
Uhrich and wife Juanna, Tammy Colvin and husband Brent, Jonni Miller and
husband Justin, Kristen Williams and husband David, Greg Kral and wife Glenda,
Cheryl Kovacich and husband Duane, Julie Hubbard and husband Randee, Sarah
Uhrich, and Christopher Uhrich; and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
four brothers and one sister.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 at Gundrum Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Frye
officiating.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday,
Aug. 3, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial is at Metea Cemetery, Metea.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc., P.O. Box 908, Bellmawr,
N.J. 08099.
You may sign the guest book and send
online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Kenneth
E. Reibly
July
31, 1933 – July 31, 2012
Kenneth E. REIBLY, 79, Nyona Lake, formerly of Peru, died at 12:58 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at his residence.
He was born July 31, 1933, in Peru, to
Paul P. Reibly and Hazel (Harmon) Shoemaker. On Dec. 6, 1954, he married Nancy
(Schmidt) Reibly who preceded him in death Jan. 29, 2010.
Kenneth was retired from the Peru Fire
Department. He attended the First Christian Church in Peru. He was a life
member of the Peru Maennerchor. He was a 1952 graduate of Peru High School and
served four years in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors included three daughters,
Karen Lumpkin, St. Petersburg, Fla., Ruth Hart, Nyona Lake, and Mary Lou
Betzner and husband Max, Peru; three sons, William Reibly, Orlando, Fla.,
Samuel Reibly, and wife Phyllis, Burkburnett, Texas, and Dr. Jon Reibly and
wife Lisa, Peru; a brother, George Reibly, Peru; six grandchildren, Zachary and
Zane Pasley, Indianapolis, Chrysta Cooley, Rochester, Anthony Reibly and wife
Melody, Clarksville, Tenn., Samantha Reibly, Burkburnett, Texas, and Hannah
Betzner, Indianapolis; and five great-grandchildren, Parker Haynes, Lilly
Reibly, Cash and Holden Pasley, and Nathan J. Reibly.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Friday at
Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor Dick Wiles officiating.
Visitation is for two hours prior to
the service at the funeral home.
Burial is at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorial contributions be made to the Peru Firemen Ladies Auxiliary.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Irene
Bates
Irene BATES, 87, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, died at 7:45 a.m.
Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home.
Roy
L. Hedrick
March
13, 1922 – Aug. 1, 2012
Roy “Jack” Lee HEDRICK, 90, Logansport, died at 4:58 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Logansport.
He was born March 13, 1922, in Loree
to Cloyd R. Hedrick and Lula (Cunningham) Hedrick. He married Virginia Stingley
on Dec. 17, 1968.
Jack was a farmer and he retired from
Chrysler in 1983. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Logansport, and was a
lifetime member of the Coon Hunters Association, Logansport. Jack was an avid
mushroom hunter.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia
Hedrick; six sons, Terry Hedrick, Kokomo, Stephen Hedrick and wife Pamela,
Galveston, Jack Hedrick and wife Mary, Rochester, Jim Hedrick, Rochester, John
Hedrick and wife Iva, Rochester, and Robert Hedrick and companion Paula, Royal
Center; a daughter, Rebecca Hulet, Greentown; four stepsons, Mike Sims and wife
Yvette, Logansport, Steve Sims and wife Beatrice, Hebron, Jeffrey Sims and wife
Rina, Peru, and David Sims, Peru; a stepdaughter, Kathy Strahlem and husband
Bill, Logansport; a sister, Loretta Blanton, Kokomo; 18 grandchildren; 13
stepgrandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 12 great-stepgrandchildren; and a
great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by both
parents; one stepdaughter, Donna Blizzard; three brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday
at Allen Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, with Pastor Rod Mason officiating.
Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Burial is at Rankin Cemetery, Miami
County.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are entrusted to the
Allen Funeral Home.
Gerald
Hittle
Gerald HITTLE, 90, 117 Meadow Drive, Bono, Ark., died Monday at St.
Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark.
Survivors include his wife Barbara
Hittle; a son, Gary Hittle, Argos; and three daughters, Linda Marshall,
Sturgis, Mich., Deborah Klegman, Highland Park, Ill., and Cheryle Matha,
Jonesboro, Ark.; and a sister, Alta Madlum, Macy.
Cremation will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Roller-Farmers
Union Funeral Home, Jonesboro, Ark.
Watt
Stapleton
Watt STAPLETON, 79, Rock Lake, died at 10:16 a.m. Wednesday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Survivors include four sons, Wes
Stapleton, Akron, Troy Stapleton, Leesburg, Danny Stapleton, Royal Center, and
Richard Chilcutt, Akron; two daughters, Cindy Hemingway, Akron, and Angie
Bradtke, Scottsdale, Ariz.; two brothers, Paul Stapleton, Texas, and Hubert
Stapleton, Bunker Hill; and two sisters, Mary Ousley, Peru, and Evelyn Bailey,
Peru.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Thad Stewart officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at Ever Rest Memorial
Park, Logansport.
Tina
York
March
29, 1953 – July 14, 2012
Tina YORK passed away
July 14, 2012.
She was born in Rochester, March 29,
1953, to Kenneth O.
Zartman
and Virginia (Stewart) Zartman. She married Max York in 1976.
She graduated from Rochester High
School in 1971.
She is survived by her husband, Max
York; two sons, Greg Eby (Toni) and Michael York (Chrissie); her mother
Virginia Mortensen; a brother Cole Zartman (Mary Jo); and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Kenneth O. Zartman and her daughter, Valerie Zuniga.
Memorial service is at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday at White River Christian Church, 1685 N. 10th St., Noblesville.
Memorial donations may be sent to St.
Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. Arrangements are by Harry W. Moore Funeral Care
and Crematory.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
June
C. Hileman
Aug.
22, 1931 – Aug. 2, 2012
June Carol (Flohr) HILEMAN, 80, passed peacefully into eternity from her home outside Denver at
5:45 Thursday morning, Aug. 2, 2012.
Born in Fulton County on Aug. 22,
1931, June was the eldest of four children born to Robert and Sylvia (Hoover)
Flohr, both preceding her in death. The family moved to Peru where June
graduated high school in 1949. She received a degree in accounting from the
Fort Wayne International Business College which led to her employment as an
accountant with several Indiana businesses. Later she worked as a tax preparer
for H&R Block before becoming self-employed as an independent agent working
from her home office.
On Oct. 11, 1953, June married her
soldier sweetheart Darrell J. Hileman, who survives. She very much enjoyed her
large family. Her children are Mike and Barb Hileman, Peru; Carol and Tom Harp,
Macy; Jeff “O.J.” and Edna Hileman, Denver; and Ann Hileman, Peru. One son,
Steven, died at age three weeks in September 1954. Her grandchildren are Mikell
and Jennifer Flachman and Shane and Karen Flachman, Texas; Tabatha and Jimmy
Stambaugh, Kokomo; Tom and Jen Coldiron, Michaelle and John Hughes, Monica
Flachman and Isaac and Kelly Harp, Peru; Adam and Kristin Harp, Burket; and
Robin and Matt Deetz, Martinsville. She was a great-grandmother to 24 beautiful
children. Also surviving are a sister Peg and Dick Smith, Peru, and a brother,
John and Norma Flohr, Logansport.
Her brother Larry Flohr preceded her
in death in May 2002.
June was a thoughtful, kind-hearted
person doing whatever she could to address the needs of others. She delivered
baskets and baskets of homemade cookies, pies, breads and jellies to her
neighbors. As an excellent cook, she was sometimes known as “Aunt Betty
Crocker” to her many nieces and nephews. She never lacked for “guinea pigs” to
taste a new-tried recipe. Full of spunk and with a mischievous sense of humor,
she could pull off some fantastic April Fool’s jokes. She built snowmen (and
women!), planted flowers in Darrell’s old work boots and dressed up in
surprising Halloween costumes. Not one to sit still, she learned and loved the
art of hand-quilting and created over 50 quilts, giving many of them as gifts.
She was a talented seamstress, making many articles of clothing over the years.
She made her wedding dress, in which she will be laid to rest. A favorite
activity was camping and fishing. Everything else could wait if there was an
opportunity for fishing!
June was a member of the Oakdale
Baptist youth group where she met, fell in love with and married Darrell. Later
she worked diligently at genealogy, locating and documenting many relatives
from both of their families.
There was always a big garden in her
back yard and neighbors recognized the familiar figure pulling weeds and
harvesting produce. June tried her hand at preserving all kinds of unusual
things from corn cob jelly, to dandelion wine, to corn-husked tamales and
lyesoaked hominy. About the only thing she ever threw out was a pot of Russian
borscht!
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, with Tom Harp officiating.
Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. on
Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Denver Fire Department. The online guestbook can be signed at www.mcclainfh.com.
Ada
M. Neher
Ada M. NEHER, 97, Sullivan, Mo., formerly of Rochester, died at
1:30 p.m. Friday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home.
Steven
L. Stamberger
Steven L. STAMBERGER, 50, Rochester, died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the
intersection of Indiana 42 and Indiana 59, Brazil.
Survivors include his wife, Jayne; a
daughter, Cyndi Stamberger; a son, Jordan Stamberger, both of Rochester; his
parents, Melvin and Wilma Stamberger; a sister, Kathy Snipes, Rochester; and a
brother, Charles Stamberger, Rochester.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Calvery Lutheran Church, Plymouth.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at
Good Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Irene
Bates
Irene BATES, 87, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, died at 7:45 a.m.
Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include her sons, Gary R.
Bates, Montgomery, Texas, and Larry Bates, Montgomery, Texas.
No services will be observed.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home.
Kenneth
Brown
Kenneth BROWN, 83, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home.
John
T. Drang
John T. DRANG, 71, Culver, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday in Culver.
Survivors include his wife Rochelle,
Culver; a son, Joel Drang, Culver; two daughters, Sherry Davis, Bloomington,
and Sarah Drang, Culver; a brother, Richard Drang, Ora; and a sister, Mildred
Gaines, Crystal River, Fla.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Irene
Fitzpatrick
Irene FITZPATRICK, 90, Macy, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at
the funeral home.
Lorine
M. Morgan
Lorine M. MORGAN, 98, Rochester, died Sunday morning at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen
Miller and Marcia Lahman both of Rochester.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday
at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday
and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Ada
M. Neher
Sept.
24, 1914 – Aug. 3, 2012
Ada M. NEHER, 97, Sullivan, Mo., formerly of Rochester, passed
away at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 24, 1914, in
Fulton county, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Milliser) Wells. On Dec. 23,
1939, in Valparaiso she married Truman V. Neher. He preceded her in death on
Oct. 23, 1973.
Mrs. Neher had been a homemaker and
had attended Leiters Ford Methodist Church and the First Assembly of God
Church, Rochester. She liked to garden, can produce, sew and loved to play the
piano.
Survivors include her son, Truman and
wife Gloria Neher, Culver; daughters, Betty Lou and husband Carl Spindle,
Dallas, Texas, Janie Sue and husband Mike McGowen, Scipio; five grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and four
stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two
brothers and two sisters.
Funeral service will be conducted at
11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 11, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Daniel Davidson officiating.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the
funeral time Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Leiters Ford
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Steven
L. Stamberger
Oct.
4, 1962 – Aug. 2, 2012
Mr. Steven L. STAMBERGER, 49, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 2, 2012, at the intersection of Indiana 42 and Indiana 59, Brazil,
following a motor vehicle accident.
Steve was born in Mendota, Ill., on
Oct. 4, 1962, the son of Melvin and Wilma (Horn) Stamberger. He shared his
childhood with a sister Kathy and a brother Chuck.
When Steve was a first grade student
he and his family moved from Mendota to the Newcastle township, northeast of
Rochester.
Steve learned a stealthy work ethic
from his dad, growing up on the farm. They were primarily grain farmers
planting wheat, corn and soy beans annually. He enjoyed history and
locomotives, acquiring the skill and craftsmanship to assist his dad with the
building of a 1.5 inch scale locomotive. Steve was a proud graduate and member
of the Tippecanoe Valley High School class of 1980.
He was introduced to his future wife
and lifelong partner on a blind date. Steve married Jayne Renee Allen, on Feb.
15, 1992, in Rochester. Their union spanned just over 20 years and produced two
wonderful children Jordan and Cyndi. Steve and Jayne, a dynamic couple, were
totally devoted and nearly inseparable sharing life's adventures together.
An active member of the Calvary
Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Steve served his church as usher and was on the
board of stewardship. He was also a thirty-year member of the Hesston Steam
Power Society in LaPorte county. It was a family tradition and annual event to
spend many summer weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day, taking to the 7 inch
train track and engineering their locomotive steam engine, allowing friends and
new acquaintances the thrill of a historic ride. Jayne, Jordan, Cyndi and Wilma
joined Steve and Melvin in the fun and served as a conductor or sold tickets at
the depot.
A lifelong farmer, Steve farmed his
ground planting and harvesting corn, wheat and beans. He also did custom work
for extended family and friends while working alongside his dad Melvin and
brother Chuck. A dedicated member of the Del Monte Corporation, Steve oversaw
the mixer for over 30 years at the Plymouth plant.
Dedicated to his family, paramount in
his life, Steve cherished and loved spending time with them.
Steve is lovingly remembered by his
wife Jayne; a daughter, Cyndi Stamberger and a son, Jordan Stamberger, both of
Rochester; his parents, Melvin and Wilma Stamberger; a sister, Kathy Snipes and
husband Gary of Rochester; a brother, Charles Stamberger and wife Melva of
Rochester; grandparents-in-law, Stan and Bonnie Tuttle; aunts and uncles,
Arnold and Kay Horn of Rochester, and Mildred Stamberger of Mendota, Ill.;
sister-in-laws, Myndi Pogar and husband Dennis, Kristi White, and Lynn Heck; a
brother-in-law, Danny Gabriel; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also
survive. Steve will also be missed by his families at church, Del Monte, the
Hesston Steam Power Society and the many friends he made along life's journey.
Steve was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, Alden and Gertrude Horn; paternal grandparents, Herman
and Hilda Stamberger; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jacqueline Allen and
Robert Peterson.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Steven L. Stamberger will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, in the Calvary
Lutheran Church, 1314 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, with Rev. Steven Resner
officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester,
and one hour prior to the service in the church on Wednesday.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made to the Calvary Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at
funeral home and church.
Interment will follow in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Steve’s family by signing
the guestbook or lighting a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Kenneth
Brown
Kenneth BROWN, 83, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek,
Rochester.
Survivors include a sister, Grace
Miller, Rochester; and two brothers Max Brown, Claypool, and John Brown,
Russell, Ky.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Thursday
at Good Family Funeral Home.
Sandy
L. Hile
Nov.
24, 1939 – Aug. 5, 2012
Sandy L. HILE, 72, Rochester, formerly of Sidney, died at 6:55 a.m.
at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
She was born Nov. 24, 1939, in
Churubusco, to Clifford and Helen (LaRue) Wappes.
She married Delbert Hile on March 2,
1956.
Sandy was formerly employed at Heckman
Bindery and Warner Corporation, both in North Manchester. She was a member of
the former Sidney Grace Brethren. Sandy was an avid bowler and also enjoyed
bingo and gardening.
Survivors include a son, Rick A.
(Beverly) Hile, Rochester; two sisters, Annette Wappes, Milford, and Linda
(Raymond) Jones, Ligonier; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Delbert; one son, Ronnie G. Hile; and one daughter, Shelly A. Tarter.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday
at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Rodney Ruberg officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W. Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis.
Condolences may be sent at
mckeemortuary.com.
Lorine
M. Morgan
Dec.
10, 1913 – Aug. 5, 2012
Mrs. Lorine Melissa Briney MORGAN, 98, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed to
her eternal heavenly home on Sunday morning at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Rochester on Dec. 10, 1913,
Lorine Melissa was a twin to Irene, the precious daughters of Harry and Eva
Redman Briney. Lorine was rooted near Tiosa, sharing her childhood with two
other sisters, Beatrice and Geraldine and two brothers, Harold and Gerald. She
attended Richland Center High School and graduated with her class in 1932.
On June 1, 1940, Lorine married her
lifelong friend Donald Morgan. They enjoyed sharing life’s adventures for over
a half century. Their union produced two beautiful daughters, Karen and Marcia.
The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of eight
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Soon after they married, Don served
our country during World War II with the U.S. Navy. Lorine accompanied him to
San Diego and San Francisco where she earned the title “Rosie the Riveter.” To
earn this appointment, Lorine worked in both cities at airplane assembly plants
riveting the fuselage with her trusty rivet gun.
As a young mother, Lorine served as a
4-H leader with the Richland Center Cloddhoppers. She was a devoted member of
the Tiosa Brethren Church, serving on the Women’s Mission Society. Lorine was
also a member of the 31 Club. Each summer Don planted and harvested their
garden. Lorine would can and freeze the bountiful harvest for the family’s use
over the winter.
A professional seamstress, Lorine
retired in 1975 from Hart Schaffner Marx after 20 years. She also did custom
alterations from her home and created wedding dresses and a number of prom
formals. As a homemaker, mother and grandma, Lorine enjoyed overseeing five
generations of her legacy. Her favorite times were hosting celebrations during
holidays and making special birthday dinners, especially for her daughters. She
was known for her crispy fried chicken, fruit pies and lemon meringue pies. Ice
box cookies and iced holiday cookies intricately decorated were her forte. Her
specialty was creating custom dinners for the guest of honor and other special
requests from the grandchildren.
Lorine will be lovingly remembered by
two daughters, Karen Miller and Marcia Lahman, both of Rochester; eight
grandchildren, Mindy Marrs, Ryan Lahman and wife Lori, Toby Green and wife
Gordonna, Jamie Green and wife Kim, Roby Green, Adam Miller, Summer Zeider and
husband Jason, and Ryan Miller and wife Carey; 11 great-grandchildren; two
great-greatgrandchildren; a brother, Gerald Briney of Rochester; a
brother-in-law, Fred Brown of Rochester; and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; a son, Gary Morgan; two son-in-laws, Michael “Mick” Lahman
and Robert Miller; four sisters, infant Gertrude Briney, her twin, Irene Town,
Beatrice Lewis and Geraldine Brown; and a brother, Harold Briney.
A celebration of the life of Lorine
Morgan will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at the Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Mike VanHeyningen officiating.
Friends may visit with her family from
4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Lorine will be laid to eternal rest
next to her beloved husband Don in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, the Fulton County Cancer Society or the American Heart
Association.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Kenneth
E. Brown
Nov.
28, 1928 – Aug. 5, 2012
Kenneth Eugene BROWN, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving
family when he passed away at Hickory Creek of Rochester on Sunday, Aug. 5,
2012.
Kenny was born in Miami county on Nov.
28, 1928, the son of Robert Avert and Grace Margaret Garner Brown. Growing up
as one of nine children Kenny shared his childhood with six brothers and two
sisters. His family moved to Newcastle township, where they all enjoyed life on
the farm while raising beef cattle and the grain crops of corn, wheat and
beans. Kenny was a member of the Talma High School Class of 1946. Patriotism
beckoned him and he answered the call serving with the U.S. Marines.
After returning from the service,
Kenny’s new ride was a 1952 shiny green De Soto. He worked for a number of
years for McMahan-O’Connor Construction Company as a general contractor. He
attended the Westside Apostolic Church. Kenny was a member of the Fraternal
Order of the Eagles Lodge, ascending to the coveted Golden Eagle. He was a
lifelong member of the Manitou V.F.W. Post #1343 and the LeRoy Shelton American
Legion Post.
To relax, Kenny bowled on the Eagles’
team at Quick’s Lanes. He also played shuffleboard and competed with a
traveling team from the V.F.W. Fishing was his forte and the blue gill and bass
of Mt. Zion beckoned him. He also looked forward to traveling to the lakes of
Wisconsin.
A man who enjoyed the simple things in
life, Kenny looked forward to the holidays and spending time with his family.
Kenny is lovingly remembered by his
sister Grace Marie Miller, Rochester; and two brothers, Max Brown and his wife
Deloris of Claypool, and John Brown and his wife Neva of Russell, Kentucky.
Kenny was welcomed to heaven by his
parents; four brothers Bob, Joe, Lee and Ira; a sister Dorothy Bixler; two
brother-in-laws, Al Miller and George Bixler; and a sister-in-law Bonnie Brown.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Kenneth Eugene Brown will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Good Family
Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will
officiate.
Burial will follow at the Crown Point
Cemetery near Kokomo.
Memorials may be made to the Northern
Indiana Community Foundation.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to
his family by signing his guestbook or lighting a candle to honor his memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
John
E. Davis
John E. DAVIS, 69, Silver Lake, died Aug. 3 at his residence.
Survivors include his partner,
Patricia Keith, Silver Lake; one daughter, Tammy Stanton, Oswego; one son, Tony
Alton, Bakersfield, Calif.; and one brother, Ed Davis, Bluffton.
Graveside service is at 12:30 p.m.
Friday at Akron Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-noon Friday
at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Brenda
Honeycutt
Brenda HONEYCUTT, 60, Rochester, died at noon Aug. 4, 2012.
Survivors include her husband Jerry L.
Honeycutt, Akron; a son, Jerry M. Honeycutt, Akron; a daughter Amy Wilson, Palm
Coast, Fla.; and two brothers, Ronnie Jackson, Mentone, and Garrett Jackson,
Laketon.
Visitation will be at her residence at
2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.
Dennis
G. Morin
Dennis G. MORIN, 63, Rochester, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday at Blair
Ridge Health Campus, Peru.
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home.
Arthur
Thorn Sr.
Arthur THORN Sr., 68,
Rochester, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home of
Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret;
three daughters, Tina Gonzales, Rochester, Melissa Burr, Fort Wayne, and Haley
Ruiz, Plymouth; two sons, Arthur Thorn Jr., Argos, and Thomas Thorn, Rochester;
and two brothers, Jimmy Thorn, Chicago, and William Thorn, Peru.
Funeral service will be at 4 p.m.
Saturday at the Kingdom Hall, 1563 N. State Rd. 25, Rochester.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Kenneth
Brown
Kenneth BROWN, 83, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek,
Rochester.
Survivors include a sister, Grace
Miller, Rochester; and two brothers Max Brown, Claypool, and John Brown,
Russell, Ky.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. today at
Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation is today from noon-2 p.m.
at the funeral home.
Donna
L. Leavell
Sept.
17, 1924 – Aug. 7, 2012
Donna L. LEAVELL, 87, Sunrise Beach, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Aug, 7,
2012, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie, Mo. She was born Sept. 17, 1924 in
Rochester, to the late Mark and Carrie Wales Sixbey.
On Sept. 25, 1942, in Fulton, she was
united in marriage to Paul Leavell, who survives at home.
Donna was a member of the Fulton
Baptist Church in Indiana. She was active in Cass County 4-H for 20 years.
Donna was a Past Worthy Matron for the Fulton Eastern Star Chapter. She was one
of the founding members and a Worthy Advisor for the Rainbow Girls in Fulton.
She loved flower gardening. Her hard
work paid off when she was awarded, “Garden of the Month” by the Lake Bloomers.
She also enjoyed painting landscapes and stills.
In addition to her husband, Paul, she
is survived by her daughter, Connie Hutchens and husband Richard of Sunrise
Beach, Mo.; her grandson, Grant Hutchens and wife Pam of Shawnee, Kan.; her
great-grandchildren, Jace and Mia Hutchens of Shawnee, Kan.; her brothers,
Robert Sixbey of Rochester, and Dr. M.D. Sixbey of Chili; her sister, Patsy
Evans of Kewanna; and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her brother, Joe Sixbey.
A celebration of Donna’s life will be
held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach,
Mo. Chapel with Pastor Martin Gipe officiating.
Interment will be held at a later date
in Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport.
Memorial contributions are suggested
to the Laurie Care Center or Hospice Compassus.
Expressions of sympathy may be left
online at www.kidwellgarber.com.
Dennis
G. Morin
Dennis G. MORIN, 63, Rochester, formerly of Rockford, Ill., died at
7:45 p.m., Monday at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle
Morin of Rockford, Ill., and friends, Rita and Ty Cloud of Rochester.
Graveside service is noon on Friday at
Marion National Cemetery.
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral
Home, Royal Center, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary
Jo Schweidler
Mary Jo SCHWEIDLER, 70, Fort Wayne, formerly of Culver, died July 26,
2012, in Fort Wayne.
Survivors include a brother, Arthur
Schweidler Jr., Santa Barbara, Calif.; and a sister, Susan Kilborn, North
Ogden, Utah.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Saturday
at Culver Masonic Cemetery.
The Odom Funeral Home of Culver is in
charge of arrangements.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Mary
L. Hooker
Mary L. HOOKER, 80, Argos, died Thursday at 11:05 a.m. at Indiana
University Health-Goshen Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Linda
L. Widman
Linda L. WIDMAN, 64, Rochester, died Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Mary
L. Hooker
Dec.
25, 1931 – Aug. 9, 2012
Mary L. HOOKER, 80, Argos, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday at Indiana
University Health – Goshen Hospital following a short illness.
She was born Dec. 25, 1931 in Culver
to Roy E. and Ethel L. (Stevenson) Overmyer. She lived in the Argos community
her entire life.
On Feb. 25, 1953 she married Richard
“Dick” G. Hooker in Argos. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1996.
Mary worked for Argos Community
Schools as the cafeteria director for 27 years. She retired in 2001.
She was a member of the Argos High
School class of 1950. Mary was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church
and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 68, also in Argos.
Survivors include two daughters, Jill
Ann Holzberger and husband Jack of Mitchell, S.D.; and Cheri L. Hoffer and
husband James of Plymouth; three granddaughters, Erika E. Helleloid of
Mitchell, S.D.; Elizabeth M. Hoffer of Plymouth, and Jami M. Hooker of Argos;
two great-grandsons, Sam and Ben Helleloid of Mitchell, S.D.; a sister, Velma
Roberts of Bourbon; and two brothers, Arthur “Art” Overmyer and wife Wanda of
Argos; and Kenneth “Kenny” Overmyer and wife Donna of Argos.
She was preceded in death by her
husband and a son, Greg R. Hooker.
Memorial service is at 6 p.m. Monday
at Argos United Methodist Church with Rev. Dewey Miller officiating.
Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Monday at
the Community Life Center at the church, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Argos United Methodist Church; Argos Public Library, 142 N. Michigan St.;
or Argos Dollars for Scholars, Attn: Gene Cooper, 18707 Michigan Road.
Electronic condolences may be sent to
the family at memorials@earl-grossmanfuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Linda
L. Widman
Linda L. WIDMAN, 64, Rochester, died at 11:17 a.m. Thursday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters,
RaeAnn Lynn Reichard, Akron, and Tamra Ann Goodman, Clearwater, Fla.; and two
sons, Raymond Leonard Widman and Thomas Charles Widman, both of Rochester.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Phillip
E. Smith
July
7, 1931 – Aug. 10, 2012
Phillip E. SMITH, 81, 1924 Maples Court, Rochester, passed away at
12:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort
Wayne.
He was born on July 7, 1931 in Fulton
county, the son of Russell H. and Esther (Donaldson) Smith.
On Oct. 25, 1957 in Rochester, he
married Donna I. Lebo who survives. He served with the United States Air Force
during the Korean War.
Mr. Smith began his career with
Speck’s Garage near Macy. He then went to work for Sears as a repair person for
the catalog stores in Rochester and Peru. After moving to Madison, he was
promoted to District Service Manager for Sears Catalog Stores in Indiana, Ohio
and Illinois. He had also worked for the Jefferson Proving Grounds and Madison
Chemical Company, both of Madison.
His memberships included Grace United
Methodist Church, Rochester, Lincoln Lodge #523 F & AM, Macy, American
Legion, Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge. In his spare time he enjoyed fixing
items and reading.
Survivors include his wife, Donna I.
Smith, Rochester; a daughter Shari S. Elbert, Indianapolis; a son, Russell E.
and, wife Anita Smith, Niceville, Fla.; five grandchildren, Rhyse Elbert,
Indianapolis, Danyel Elbert, Indianapolis, Kylie Smith, Niceville, Fla., Kelsey
Smith, Niceville, Fla., Keaton Smith, Niceville, Fla.; a sister, Romayne
Wentzel, Kewanna; a twin brother, Robert F. Smith, Rochester; and several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and his sisters, Marian Miller and Maxine Smith.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday
at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, with Rev. Maurice Grindle officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday
and one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Masonic services will be conducted at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester, where military graveside services will be conducted by the
Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Grace United Methodist Church or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
David
Paul Frettinger
June
9, 1928 – Aug. 12, 2012
David Paul FRETTINGER, 84, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family
when he passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012 at home.
Born on June 9, 1928 in Monon, David
was the son of John M. and Della Goodwin Frettinger. As one of nine children,
he shared his childhood with three sisters and five brothers.
In 1947 he graduated from Kewanna High
School. David attended Frankfort College for one year and later went to Bethel
College and earned a double major with a bachelor of arts degree in both Bible
studies and elementary education. Later he earned a master’s degree in
education from Indiana University. David also received a bachelor of arts in
divinity from Grace Theological Seminary.
On July 14, 1963, David and Shirley
Anne Kelly were married in Niles, Mich. Their union spanned over 49 years and
produced four wonderful children, Steve, Nancy, Jon and Mark. The family tree
flourished with the added blessings of 15 grandchildren.
A lifelong farmer, David raised
livestock such as hogs, sheep and cows. He enjoyed turning the soil in the
spring on board his big red International tractor. Many of his adult years he
pastored to the spiritual needs of the congregations of the Paul's Chapel
Church near Winamac, and later the Lake Bruce Community Church north of
Kewanna.
For 31 years David enjoyed teaching
his students in the fifth and sixth grade elementary classrooms. His education
career took root with the South Bend Community Schools with stints at Maple
Lane School, Stuckey Elementary and Navarre Elementary. He retired from
teaching with the Culver Community School system after serving at Culver,
Monterey and Aubbenaubee schools.
In the early 1950s, David worked for
several years at Studebaker Automotive in South Bend.
While their children were growing up,
David looked forward to Christmas vacation and taking the kids to Deltona,
Fla., for the warmth and fun in the sunshine. They made it an annual event for
21 years. They watched the evolution of Disney World and enjoyed observing a
couple of shuttle launching missions.
Summertime brought more adventures to
complete geographic exploration of places around the United States. Favorite
locales included Niagara Falls, South Dakota, Alaska, Yellow Stone, and the
Grand Canyon. Shirley and David once took the kids to Acapulco, Mexico.
Following his retirement he and
Shirley wintered in either Florida, Texas or Arizona for a number of years.
Their summer vacation adventures continued as they traveled in the fifth-wheel,
journeying all over the U.S.
David attended the Church of the
Nazarene, and made frequent visits to the senior center, keeping up with many
activities. He was also active with the Farm Bureau.
David is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Shirley; four children, Steven Frettinger and wife Chere and their
children: Rebecca, Wes, and Will of Bluffton; Nancy Kirgis and husband Tony and
their daughter Sarah of Midland, Mich.; Jonathan Frettinger and wife Lori and
their children: Alyssa Shaye, Dakota, and Caleb of Uniondale; Mark Frettinger
and wife Deana and their children: Chelsi, Brittany, Dakota, Sierra, Caleb,
Tyler, Jaden, and Raven of Rochester; two sisters-in-law: Thelma Frettinger of
Rochester, and Judy and Richard Byers of Royal Center.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; three sisters, Mildred Frettinger, Hazel Darkwood, Gladys Ambrose, and
five brothers, William Frettinger, Roy Frettinger, Frank Frettinger, Walter
Frettinger and Ralph Frettinger and a brother-in-law Virgil Darkwood and wife
Edith.
A celebration of the life of David P.
Frettinger will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at the Good Family
Funeral Home, Rochester with Pastor Don Meyer officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
5-8 p.m. on Wednesday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at the Kewanna Citizens
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Gideon's International or to Hope Hospice of Fulton County. Envelopes are
available at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to
David's family by signing his guest book or lighting a candle to honor his
memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Brenda
Honeycutt
Nov.
18, 1951 – Aug. 4, 2012
Brenda HONEYCUTT, 60, Rochester, died peacefully at noon Saturday,
Aug. 4, 2012 following a battle with cancer.
She was born Nov. 18, 1951 in Columbia
City, to Earl and Emma Jackson.
On May 16, 1970 in Akron, she married
Jerry L. Honeycutt, who survives.
Brenda had worked at GDX Automotive,
the former General Tire, Wabash. She had also worked at United Technologies in
North Manchester.
She was a member of the House of
Prayer Church, Akron.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry
L. Honeycutt, Akron; a son: Jerry M. Honeycutt, Akron; a daughter, Amy and
husband Jeff Wilson, Palm Coast, Fla.; four grandchildren; and two brothers,
Ronnie Jackson Mentone, and Garrett Jackson, Laketon.
She was preceded in death by one
sister, Linda Jackson.
A Memorial Service will be held at
noon Saturday at the House Of Prayer Church, Akron with Pastor Danny Honeycutt
officiating.
Following the memorial service, there
will be a luncheon and musical celebration of Brenda's life at her residence
6405 East 350 South, Rochester.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Terry
Howdeshell
Terry HOWDESHELL, 65, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Terry
l. Howdeshell
Terry Lynn HOWDESHELL, 65, Rochester, died at 6:31 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Regional Medical
Center, Fort Wayne.
Survivors
include her husband, Larry; three sons, Greg Howdeshell, Scot Howdeshell, and
Todd Howdeshell, all of Rochester; and a brother John Smiley of Sebring, Fla.
Funeral
service is at 5 p.m. Friday at the Good Family Funeral Home.
Visitation
is 1-5 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Vernal
Hackworth
Aug.
26, 1934 – Aug. 15, 2012
Vernal HACKWORTH, 77, Silver Lake, died at 9:15a.m.Tuesday at Miller’s
Merry Manor in Warsaw.
He was born Aug. 26, 1934, to parents
Charlie and Lula (Dotson) Hackworth in Floyd County, Ky.
On Oct. 29, 1953, he married Margie
Hackworth in Kentucky. She preceded him in death July 16, 1981.
Vernal worked at B. Walter & Co. in
Wabash where he made table slides.
He was a collector of toys and guns.
He enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors include three daughters,
Charlene Gray, North Manchester, Eilene and husband William Prater, Silver
Lake, and Lorraine and husband Bruce Bradley, Warsaw; two sons, Vernal E. and
wife Diana Hackworth, Batesville, and Ronnie and wife Patty Hackworth, Akron;
11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Oma Manns, Akron.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Charlie and Lula Hackworth; wife, Margie Hackworth; a daughter,
Elaine, twin sister to Eilene; three sisters; and six brothers.
Funeral
service is at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor
Bob Brown officiating.
Visitation
is from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial
is at South Pleasant Cemetery, North Manchester.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Share
a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Brenda
Honeycutt
Nov.
18, 1951 – Aug. 4, 2012
Brenda HONEYCUTT, 60, Rochester, died peacefully at noon Saturday,
Aug. 4, 2012 following a battle with cancer.
She was born Nov. 18, 1951 in Columbia
City, to Earl and Emma Jackson.
On May 16, 1970 in Akron, she married
Jerry L. Honeycutt, who survives.
Brenda had worked at GDX Automotive,
the former General Tire, Wabash. She had also worked at United Technologies in
North Manchester.
She was a member of the House of
Prayer Church, Akron.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry
L. Honeycutt, Akron; a son: Jerry M. Honeycutt, Akron; a daughter, Amy and
husband Jeff Wilson, Palm Coast, Fla.; four grandchildren; and two brothers,
Ronnie Jackson Mentone, and Garrett Jackson, Laketon.
She was preceded in death by one
sister, Linda Jackson.
A memorial service will be held at
noon Saturday at the House Of Prayer Church, Akron.
Following the memorial service, there
will be a luncheon and musical celebration of Brenda’s life at her residence
6405 East 350 South, Rochester.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Shari
Kirkland
Shari KIRKLAND, 48, Rochester, died Thursday.
Arrangements are pending with Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Terry
L. Howdeshell
Jan.
27, 1947 – Aug. 14, 2012
Mrs. Terry Lynn HOWDESHELL, 65, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 6:31
p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Born in Rochester, on Jan. 27, 1947,
Terry was the precious daughter of Earl and Estella Ring Smiley. The youngest
of the Smiley kids, Terry shared her childhood with four sisters and six
brothers.
As a proud Zebra, she graduated with
her Rochester High School class in May of 1965. After high school she attended
nursing school in Fort Wayne. Switching gears Terry’s interests moved to
cosmetology and in Logansport, she went on to beauty school. Returning home,
Terry opened the Nu Look Styling Salon where she enhanced ladies’ hairstyles
for over 20 years.
On June 25, 1966, Terry and Larry Joe
Howdeshell were married in Rochester. Their marriage of over 46 years produced
three handsome sons Greg, Scot and Todd. The family tree grew over the years
with the added blessing of 10 grandchildren.
An avid card player, Terry enjoyed
euchre and bridge with her buddies at the senior center and the Eagles.
Challenging her with the card game Uno, were her grandchildren.
She and Larry enjoyed excursions to
Blue Chip and the Golden Nugget. They traveled, visiting casinos from
Connecticut to Nevada, and many places in between. Terry usually experienced
good luck with her ability to hit the jackpot!
Known as the queen of QVC, Terry enjoyed
good values and the convenience of home shopping. She was a member of
Rochester’s Elk’s Lodge and the Eagles. A nature lover, Terry enjoyed observing
and feeding common backyard birds. She planted flowers annually around her home
to add color to the landscape.
As matriarch of the Howdeshell family,
Terry embraced the opportunity to be with her grandchildren. She and Larry were
designated as number one cheerleaders of the grandkids following their athletic
contests, musical concerts and academic competition.
Terry was known for her twinkling
eyes, warm smile, vivacious energy level, positive attitude, light sense of
humor and being a natural beauty both inside and out.
Terry is lovingly remembered by her
husband, Larry; three sons, Greg Howdeshell and wife Janice, Scot Howdeshell
and wife Andrea, and Todd Howdeshell and wife Leslie, all of Rochester; 10
grandchildren, Brandon O’Dell, Kaytlin Howdeshell, Megan Howdeshell, Jonathon
O’Dell, Dean Howdeshell, Jacob Howdeshell, Hannah O’Dell, Emma Howdeshell, Mia
Howdeshell, and Isabella Howdeshell; a brother John Smiley of Sebring, Fla.;
and many nieces and nephews also survive.
She was welcomed to Heaven to a big
family reunion by her parents; four sisters, Ruth Tullis, Gladys Smiley, Joyce
Truex, and Jean Jenkins; five brothers, Bob Smiley Jr., Dean Smiley, Don
Smiley, Ray Smiley, and Dale Smiley; and many other extended family and
friends.
A celebration of the life of Terry
Lynn Smiley Howdeshell will be at 5 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home,
with Rev. Junior Bose officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to United Way of
Fulton County: Day of Caring-Senior Center Project, Rochester High School
Booster Club, or the United Ministries Food Pantry.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to
Terry’s family by signing her guestbook or lighting a candle to honor her
memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Louise
Gerrick
Louise GERRICK, 97, Rochester, died at 8:36 a.m. Friday, at her
residence.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy
Dudney, Tampa, Fla., and Audrey Henderson, Wimauma, Fla.; and one son, Stanley
Gerrick, Powder Springs, Ga.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday
at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Shari
L. Kirkland
Shari Lynn KIRKLAND, 48, of Tippecanoe Shores near Delong, died at 12:30
p.m., Thursday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Leslie;
her mother, Marian Lotz; her seven daughters, Heather Clemons, Roselawn,
Felicia McGraw, Winamac, Nicole Scott, Winamac, Ashley Kirkland, Tampa, Fla.,
Christina Kirkland, Riverview, Fla., Lesley Ann Kirkland of Delong, and Sarah
Kirkland, Akron; two sons, Dell Kirkland, Rochester, and Jeffery Kirkland,
Delong; and three sisters, Debbie Benge, Tucson, Ariz., Denise Dyke, Marceline,
Mo., and Michelle Sajdyk, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Funeral service is at noon Saturday,
Aug. 25 at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is two hours prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Louise
Gerrick
Feb.
14, 1915 – Aug. 17, 2012
Mrs. Louise Young GERRICK, 97, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving
family when she passed away at 8:36 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at her home.
Born in Fulton County on Valentine’s Day in 1915, Louise was the precious
daughter of Charles and Abigail Smith Young. Growing up she shared her
childhood with two sisters and three brothers. Attending school in Miami
County, Louise graduated with great pride from Gilead High School with her
class in 1933.
On Feb. 25, 1933, Louise and Walter R.
Gerrick were married in Chili. Their marriage of 53 1/2 years produced two
daughters, Nancy and Audrey and two sons, Stanley and Jerry. Louise led a very
busy life as a mother and wife of a farmer. She also was the book keeper at
Wilson Coal and Grain Elevator. An extraordinary baker, Louise worked at the
Sale Barn during the era of the ownership of Carl Newcomb. Delivering an
average of 10 pies each Saturday, they sold for 45 cents each or 15 cents per
slice. Her family remembers the delicious peanut butter cookies coming fresh
from the oven through the years.
To relax Louise enjoyed handiwork,
especially crocheting gifts of warmth for family and special friends. An avid
reader her favorite author was LaVyrle Spencer. She was also a loyal and
devoted member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Louise is lovingly remembered by two
daughters, Nancy Dudney of Tampa, Fla., Audrey Henderson and husband Dan of
Wimauma, Fla.; a son, Stanley Gerrick and wife Ann of Powder Springs, Ga.; 12
grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; beloved husband Walter on Nov. 26, 1986; a son Jerry Gerrick; a
grandson Mark Pontius; two sisters, Freda and Zella; and three brothers, Floyd,
David and Donald.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Louise Young Gerrick will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Buck Padilla officiating.
Friends may visit with the family one
hour prior to the service on Tuesday in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Gilead
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity
United Methodist Church of Rochester and Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
You may send an online condolence or
light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
No
Obituaries
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Esther
I. Choitz
Esther I. CHOITZ, 87, Hopkinsville, Ky., died at 11:40 p.m., Aug. 6 at
Christian Health Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn
Cole, Cadiz, Ky.; two sons, Steven Choitz, Mesa, Ariz. and James Choitz,
Germany; and a niece, Betty Haun, Rochester.
There will be no service.
William
F. Quigley
Sept.
14, 1921 – Aug. 20, 2012
William “Bill” Francis QUIGLEY, 90, of Peru passed away at 5:43 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at his
residence. He was born in Peru on Sept. 14, 1921, the son of Edward and Cora
Pennel Quigley. Bill married Betty Woodcox in Rochester on May 14, 1971, and
she survives.
Bill was a 1939-40 graduate of Peru
High School and retired from the Norfolk Western Railroad as a freight
conductor in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran.
He served with the 726th Railroad Battalion in Pandu, India, in the China Burma
Theater. His military decorations include the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon,
the Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.
Bill’s greatest joys in life were his
wife and family and his Roman Catholic faith. A devout Catholic, he was a
member of the St. Charles Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Moose
Lodge, the American Legion, The Disabled American Veterans, UTU for LIFE and
NARVE.
Bill and Betty spent 19 winters in
Phoenix, Ariz. As an avid Chicago Cubs fan, Bill had season tickets to the
Chicago Cubs spring training games in Mesa, Ariz. He also enjoyed jazz and big
band music and the Indianapolis Colts and Pacers.
Surviving in addition to his wife
Betty; is one grandson, Derek Townsend; a nephew Edward (Diana) Quigley; and
his daughter Kathleen Rose Quigley; a niece Linda Thayer and her daughter
Angelina Thayer, and her son Douglass Thayer; a special niece, Katherine (Dr.
James) Schalliol and their children; and special nephew Stephen (Sylvia)
Wacknitz and their children.
He was preceded in death by his
daughter, Sherrill Hamer; and two brothers, Richard and James Quigley.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating
the life of William F. Quigley will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012,
at the St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 West 5th St., Peru, with Rev. Eric
Underwood officiating.
Burial will be in St. Charles Catholic
Cemetery with Military Graveside Services provided by members of the Miami
County Military Rites Unit.
Family and friends will gather from
5-8 p.m. on Friday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main, Peru.
There will be a prayer service at 8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made through
the funeral home to the St. Charles Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be made at
www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Geraldine
Murphy
Jan.
20, 1926 – Aug. 20, 2012
Geraldine MURPHY, 86, Logansport, formerly of the Akron and Mentone
areas, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at her daughter Sharon’s
residence.
She was born Jan. 20, 1926 in Silver
Lake to Arthur and Ruth (Kline) Bergk.
On July 22, 1944 she married Lawrence
H. Murphy in Wabash. He preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1978. She re-married to
James Earl Murphy Sr. on Feb. 14, 1993. He preceded her in death March 2, 2006.
As a homemaker, Geraldine loved
gardening, crocheting, cooking and going to garage sales. She loved all kinds
of music.
Survivors include two daughters,
Charlotte Sue and husband Al W. Buttice, Camden and Sharon A. and husband John
Hughes, Logansport; two stepsons, Bill (Buck) and wife Cathy Murphy and Jim and
wife Judy Murphy; one stepdaughter, Alice and husband Max Helvey; three
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Bergk, Wabash and
Hughie Lieby, Peru; and one sister, Polly Arwood, Mishawaka.
She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Ron Buttice; two brothers, Roy and Edward Bergk; a sister, Irene
Woodward; an infant sibling; and two stepsons, Mac and Ben Murphy.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Friday
at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron with Pastor Thomas Craig
officiating.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Contributions are open to the donor’s
choice.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Julia
R. McCarty
Julia R. McCARTY, 65, Culver, died at 9:11 a.m. at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include her husband, Bill
McCarty Sr.; one son, Bill McCarty Jr., Culver; and one sister Mary Jean
Sherrill, Warsaw.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday
at Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Alverna
Klopp
Mrs. Alverna KLOPP, 79, of Tippecanoe Shores, died at 12:20 p.m.
Wednesday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband Gerald;
one daughter, Linda Townsend, Chicago; two sons Gerald “Jerry” Klopp Jr., of
Chicago and William Klopp, Indiana; and one brother, Edward Ulrich.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday at
the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church with Pastor Nancy Foster officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
Arrangements are entrusted to Good
Family Funeral Home.
Venus
J. Sparks
Venus Jewel SPARKS, 80, formerly of Akron, died at 2:25 a.m. at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Belva
N. Skinner
May
4, 1924 – Aug. 23, 2012
Belva N. SKINNER, 88, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 12:15
a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at Monticello Assisted Living Healthcare Center.
Born on May 4, 1924, in Logansport,
she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mildred (Kistler) Williams. On Aug.
25, 1942, she married Harry Skinner and he preceded in death on May 9, 1983.
She was a 1942 Star City High School
graduate.
Belva was formerly a seamstress at
Hart Schaffner & Marx in Rochester and retired after 28 years. She was also
a homemaker and enjoyed canning, baking and quilting. After her retirement,
Belva loved attending her grandchildren’s school functions and activities.
Belva was a member of Pleasant Hill
United Methodist Church where she formerly taught Sunday school and served as
lay leader for several years. She also participated in the Circle of Love
Ladies. She was also a member of the Monroe Modern Home Extension club of
Winamac.
Survivors include her daughters,
Marcia Link (Larry) of Winamac, Charlotte Rowland of Calif. and Marlene Bowers
(Stephen) of Okla.; one brother, Glenn Williams (Margaret) of Fulton; one
sister, Bertha Antico (John) of Connersville; one sister-inlaw, Phyllis
Williams of Fla.; grandchildren, Brandon Link, Jodi Pogue (Matt), Jeff Rowland
(Melanie), Steve Rowland, Pam Ward (Jim), Nathan Rowland, Lynn Ann Shugart
(David) and Billy Bowers (Tammy); great-grandchildren, Kiara King, Cy’anne
Wooten, Toniya and Amiya Link, Sadie and Shaylynn Pogue, Brandi Cheshier, Reb,
Toby, Barrett and Brittany Bowers, Jonathon Paul Stearns, Steven Hood, Cheyanne
Bowers, Jeffery, Heath, Zachery, Brandley, Hannah and Austin Rowland, and
Clayton Dudley, Bailey and Raeanna Rowland; one great-greatgrandson, Michael
Castillo; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Sherilyn Skinner; and two brothers, Keith Williams and Homer Eugene
Williams.
Service is at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug.
27, 2012 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce, with Pastor Jon
Magnum officiating.
Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m.,
Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna
Chapel.
Burial will be at Pleasant Hill
Cemetery in Lake Bruce.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Skinner family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Jewel
Sparks
Nov.
9, 1932 – Aug. 22, 2012
Jewel SPARKS, 79, formerly of Akron, died at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 22, 2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born Nov. 9, 1932, in Sayersville,
Ky., to parents Edward and Easter (Shepherd) Smith.
She married Garlen “Sparkie” Sparks
Nov. 21, 1947, in Johnson County, Ky. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1994.
Jewel worked as home health care aide
for many area people as well as working at Peabody Retirement Community of
North Manchester and Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.
She was a member of the Gospel Hill
Pentecostal Church of God in Silver Lake. Always a classy lady, Jewel enjoyed
shopping, walking, and taking care of people.
Survivors include a daughter, Garnetta
Johnson of Winter Haven, Fla.; three granddaughters, Jeannie Dimaline, Aminta
Caudill and Catrina Aistrop; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Garlen Sparks; her parents, Edward and Easter Smith; and one daughter,
Irene Sparks Norman. She was the last of her family as all of her sisters and
brothers have passed away.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Frank Whitaker
officiating.
Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at
the funeral home.
Burial will be at Athens Cemetery in
Athens.
Memorial contributions can be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Lulu
M. Hinson
Dec.
13, 1929 – July 23, 2012
Lulu M. HINSON, 82, 3940 W. Olson Road, passed away at 8:25 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1929 in
Salyersville, Ky., the daughter of Menifee and Dovie (Jackson) Lovely. On July 23, 1948 in Salyersville, Ky., she
married Charles Douglas Hinson. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1996.
Mrs. Hinson had worked at Per Pak
Corp. in Brook, and was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Baptist
Church and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughters,
Darlene Grimes, Rochester, Penny and husband Tony Kiggins, Rochester, Patty
Johnson, Rochester, Bonnie and husband Rick Norman, Rochester, and Brenda and
husband Randy Hutchins, Rochester; grandchildren, Bruce Messersmith, Angie
Messersmith, Jason Hinson, David Hinson, Blake Hinson, Shawn Hinson, Nikki
Nard, Kevin Kiggins, Russell D. Conley, Patrick Roe, Crystal Norman, Amber
Norman, Alicia Norman, Rick Clark, all of Rochester, and Michael Kiggins,
Calif.; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Charlie and wife Imogene Lovely,
Wheatfield, Mitch Lovely, Phoenix, Ariz., and Glen and wife Nora Lovely, Ohio;
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son,
Charles Douglas Hinson Jr. in 2005; two sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday
Aug. 27, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jason See
officiating. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to
service the day of the funeral.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Monday, August 27, 2012
No
Obituaries
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Richard
D. Crall
Richard D. CRALL, 69, Rochester, died at 11:47 p.m. Sunday at Parkview
Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Richard
D. Crall
Aug.
9, 1943-Aug. 26, 2012
Richard D. CRALL, 69, Rochester, went to be with his heavenly father
at 11:47 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort
Wayne, with his family at his bedside.
Richard was born on Aug. 9, 1943, in
Kosciusko County, the son of Estel and Catherine (Towne) Crall. He went to
school at Beaver Dam and served with the United States Army. He was stationed
in Bamburg, Germany, during the Vietnam War. On May 31, 1969 at the Trinity
United Methodist Church, Rochester, he married Barbara A. Kurz and she
survives.
Richard had worked at Dean Foods for
over thirty years. He loved working on antique cars. He was especially proud of
the 1955 and 1957 Chevy he had built from top to bottom. He enjoyed going to
Strawtown with his school friend, Tom Swick, every Thursday to the flea markets
and to watch the selling of automobiles.
Richard was a dedicated and loving
father to his three sons, showing them all the tricks about caring for
automobiles. When the boys were younger, they would pile in the van and go to
amusement parks where they rode rides all day.
Survivors include his wife Barbara A.
Crall, Rochester; two sons, Kevin and wife Richelle Crall, Fort Wayne and
Nathan Crall, Rochester; two stepgrandchildren; two sisters, Kay and husband
Dave Biganski, Cowlesville, N.Y., and Susie and husband Laddie Helser, Warsaw;
three cousins, Joe Maddux, Seattle, Wash., Paul Rynearson, Rochester, and
Sharon Peters, Rochester; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith and Kathy
Kurz, Rochester, N.Y.; and one aunt, Norma Jean Starr, Rochester.
He was preceded by his son, Matthew
Crall in 2011; two sisters, Ann Benzing and Barb Claxton; his parents; and his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Kurz.
Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug.30, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Burial will take place at a later date
in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center or the United
Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.
Online
condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Jack
L. Moriarty
Jack L. MORIARTY, 46, Argos, died Saturday in Argos.
Survivors include three sons, Brandon,
Timothy and Isaiah; one daughter, Crystal; two brothers, Marty Brock and Galen
“Nate” Moriarty; and one sister, Launa Fields.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Thursday
at Plymouth Church of Jesus Christ.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the church.
Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of the arrangements.
Donna
Wernz
Donna WERNZ, 81, Peru, died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, at her
residence.
Survivors include her children, Kurt
Wernz, Peru; Kathy A. Sunday, Denver; and Kandace B. Hattery, Peru; and one
sister Norma Hyde, Peru.
Funeral service is at 3 p.m. Friday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Michael
T. Lamb
Michael Thomas Klise LAMB, 56, Peru, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include one daughter,
Shannon Nichole King, Palm Bay, Fla.; two brothers, Kevin Gray Lamb, Macy and
David Eric Lamb, Peru; and one sister, Julia Lamb Glessner, Warren.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday,
at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8
p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to service Monday at the funeral home.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Paul
H. Miller
Paul H. MILLER, 86, New Albany, formerly of Rochester, died early
Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany.
A memorial celebration is 3-6 p.m.
Sept. 8 at Rochester Reception Hall at 901 E. Ninth St.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Paul
D. Rody
Paul David RODY, 73, Denver, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, at Lutheran
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his wife, Violet;
and two children, Mike Rody, Denver, and Jane Tafoya, Wasilla, Alaska.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home.
Santa
M. Shenefield
Aug.
16, 1931 – Aug. 28 2012
Santa M. SHENEFIELD, 81, of Rochester, passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Aug. 28, 2012, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Santa was born on Aug. 16, 1931, in
Hearne, Texas, to Mike and Rose Dolce. Her first husband Charles Shenefield
preceded her in death.
Santa is survived by her husband,
William Huffer, of Rochester; her daughters, Stella (Harvey) Kilgore, of
Elkhart, Rose (Steve) Pozsgsai, of Mishawaka, Pat (Rich) Wiggins, of Mishawaka,
and Delores Reynolds, of Walkerton; nine grandchildren; twenty-two
great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
her two dogs, Spanky and Teddy.
A memorial service for Santa will be
at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main
Street, Mishawaka. Rev. Ervin Mize will officiate the service.
Visitation is 1-3 p.m. today.
Burial will take place at a later date
in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.
A special thanks to Life Plex Neoph,
Plymouth, and Dr. Porile.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the diabetes association or kidney foundation.
Judith
Spaulding
Judith SPAULDING, 63, Rochester, died Friday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, September 3, 2012
No
Obituaries – Holiday
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Euel
Birge
Nov.
5, 1932 – Sept. 1, 2012
Euel BIRGE, 79, Rochester, passed away at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 1, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1932, in Barren
County, Ky., the son of Virgil Otto and Maggie (Crumpton) Birge. On Aug. 11,
1956, in Lebanon, he married Patricia J. Thomas and she survives.
Mr. Birge worked in construction for
many years, working with Easterday Construction, and retired in 1999. He was an
U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He loved horses, fish and woodworking. In
his spare time he enjoyed spending his time with his grandchildren and
greatgrandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia
J. Birge, Rochester; sons, Kevin Birge, Macy, and Daniel and wife Julie Birge,
Kewanna; grandchildren, Elisha D. and husband Ryan Prater, Rochester, Rustin
and wife Cassie Birge, Rochester, Kayla and husband Matthew Hunter, Rochester,
Ashley Birge, Kewanna, and Lacey Birge, Kewanna; and six greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; five sisters, Mary Belle Tobin, Irene Tobin, Pauline McIntyre,
Cleareen Herron and Kathleen Beard; and five brothers, his twin brother, Buel
Birge, Willie Birge, Samual Birge, Tommy Birge, and George Birge.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday,
Sept. 6, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Darlene De
Haai officiating.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday and one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Plainview
Cemetery, Colfax, where military gravesides will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com,
Dorothy
B. Jones
Dorothy Barbara JONES, 94, Royal Center, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, at
The Hearth at Tudor Gardens in Zionsville.
Survivors include one daughter, Tona
M. Catavolos, Zionsville; two sons, Michael E. Jones of Bonita Springs, Fla.
and Mark A. Jones, Chicago; one sister, Kathryn Butts; and one brother, John
Campbell.
Graveside service is 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, at Royal Center Cemetery.
Visitation is noon-1 p.m., Saturday at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.
Robert
L. Campbell
Feb.
4, 1942 – Sept. 2, 2012
Robert (Bob) Leroy CAMPBELL, 70, Rochester, passed away at his home at 4 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 2,
2012, after a short but courageous battle with leukemia.
God saw the road was getting rough,
the hills were hard to climb; He gently closed his weary eyes, and whispered
“Peace be thine.”
He was born Feb. 4, 1942, in
Janesville, Wis., to Henry Young and Lillian Laura (Loerke) Campbell. They
preceded him in death in July 1953, due to a personal aircraft accident when he
was only 11-years old.
Bob was an U.S. Army veteran and
married Sandra I. Spath on Aug. 7, 1965, in St. Louis, Mo. They lived in
California and Wisconsin before settling in Rochester in 1982.
Bob had a varied resume including
entertainment agent and personal manager, night club owner, painter, gold
mining supervisor, advertising sales representative and directory publisher,
but no job mattered more than the role of husband, father and grandfather.
He spent countless hours sharing from
his arsenal of original stories led by his personal super hero, WillieB the
B-Bomber, and bragging on his hardworking son and his artistic daughter.
In his free time, Bob enjoyed
gardening, old movies and visiting with his special neighborhood lady friends,
Fran, Vecita, Beulah, Susie, Lois and Linda. Bob made a habit of helping anyone
in need.
He blessed people with anything he had
and often what he couldn’t afford. He is remembered for his overprotective
nature and his caring heart.
Bob attended First Christian Church
and Safe Harbor Church.
Bob is survived by his wife, Sandy of
47 years; his daughter, Pam Campbell; son, Shawn (Alyssa Box) Campbell;
grandchildren Dereck and Shayla Groehler and Kennedy and Calen Campbell, all of
Rochester; and his brother Theodore (Teri Caygil) Campbell of Madison, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and an infant brother Henry Young Jr.
Funeral service is 6 p.m. Saturday
Sept. 8, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Friends may call from 3-6 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kids’ Bridge or to Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Judy
K. Spaulding
Sept.
25, 1948 – Aug. 31, 2012
Judith “Judy” K. SPAULDING, 63, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed
away at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at her home.
Judy was born on Sept. 25, 1948, in
Kokomo, the precious daughter of Daniel and Clara Mae Brown Wilson. In 1966
with great pride, she graduated from Kokomo High School.
With a passion for pets and health
care for feline and canine friends, Judy began working in 1986 at the Fulton
County Veterinary Clinic. Dedicated with over 26 years of service, she served
in a variety of capacities most recently overseeing the administration of the
animal hospital. At home she had a special fondness for her feline companions.
An accomplished fisherman, Judy
acquired many of her skills from her father sharing many good times when he
took her fishing around the lakes of Northern Indiana and Michigan. It was a
family weekend event as she and her mom and dad packed the travel trailer and
camped out, while enjoying many camping adventures such as fishing and sitting
by the campfire with friends.
At home she planted flowers and
vegetables annually, sharing the produce of the bountiful harvest. A keen
observer of nature, especially bird watching, she enjoyed observing the habits
of our feathered friends.
With a joy for traveling, Judy
cherished the beach destinations of Belize, many Caribbean islands and gulf
shores. The perfect ingredients of sand, sun and surf led to many great
lifetime memories made by Judy and her daughters.
In 2011 she crossed the Atlantic to
explore Ireland, the country of part of her heritage and ancestry.
Judy is lovingly remembered by her two
daughters, Carey Spaulding and Amanda Spaulding, both of Noblesville; her
mother, Clara Mae Wilson, of Kokomo; her loving Fulton County Veterinary Clinic
family of 26 years; several loving feline companions and all the friends she
made along life’s journey.
She was preceded in death by her
father Daniel Wilson.
A sunset celebration of the life of
Judy K. Spaulding will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home,
1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Pastor John Branch will officiate.
Friends may visit with her family from
4:30 p.m. until the hour of the service.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made in her memory to the American Association for the Prevention for
the Cruelty for Animals or the American Cancer Society.
Expressions of sympathy may be made
online to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Bonnie
C. Miller
March
2, 1930 – Aug. 31, 2012
Bonnie Coleen MILLER, 82, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born March 2, 1930, in
Kosciusko County to Urban and Nellie (Dilsaver) Bahney.
On May 11, 1946, she married Russell
V. Miller in Gilead. He preceded her in death on March 30, 1976.
Bonnie worked at General Tire in
Wabash and was also a homemaker. She was a loving and devoted mother for many
years.
Survivors include one son, Gary
“Storm” Miller, Roann and one brother, John and wife Barbara Bahney, Macy.
She was preceded in death by her
husband Russel Miller (1976); one son, Terry Miller (1965); three brothers,
Marvin Bahney (2012), Virgil Bahney (2009) and Bobbie Bahney (1997); and
special friend Donald J. Whittenberger (2001).
Funeral service is 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Visitation is 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are open to the
donor’s choice.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Dorothy B. Jones
July 8, 1918 – Aug. 29, 2012
Dorothy Barbara JONES, 94, of Royal Center, passed away at 11:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at The Hearth at Tudor Gardens in Zionsville.
Born July 8, 1918, in Kewanna, she was the daughter of the
late Frank and Edith Campbell.
She was a 1936 Logansport High School graduate and also a
member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Lucerne.
On Jan. 29, 1938, she married Mark Jones. He preceded her
in death May 14, 2007.
Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker and loving wife, mother,
daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She devoted her life
to her family. She was a true partner to her husband, Mark. Together they built
and maintained their home in Royal Center. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, baking
and especially family get togethers.
Survivors include daughter, Tona M. Catavolos (George) of
Zionsville; and two sons, Michael E. Jones of Bonita Springs, Fla. and Mark A.
Jones (Karen) of Chicago. She is also survived by sister, Kathryn Butts;
brother, John Campbell (Virginia); grandchildren, Michelle Jones, Denise Rebeor
(Gene), Mackenzie Jones, Calli Jones, Lindsay Catavolos and Stephanie
Catavolos; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Drajeske, Marisa Drajeske, Reagan
Rebeor, Tori Rebeor and Lexi Rebeor.
Siblings Doyle, Lester, and Roberta preceded her in death.
Graveside service is at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012,
at Royal Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be noon-1p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Lights
Hospice, 7164 Graham Road, Ste. 150, Indianapolis or The Hearth at Tudor
Gardens, 11755 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville.
Online condolences and personal remembrance may be made to
the Jones family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Emil Ruhnow
Emil “Bud” RUHNOW, Culver, died Tuesday at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Odom Funeral Home
in Culver.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Emil
Ruhnow
Emil “Bud” RUHNOW, 86, Culver, died at 3:30 a.m. in his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Bobetta
Ruhnow, Culver; one son, Richard Ruhnow; two daughters, Magaret Bowersox and
Gail Ruhnow; one stepson, Larry Washburn; and one stepdaughter, Jaqueline
Crull.
Funeral service is at noon Friday at
Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Visitation is 10 a.m.noon Friday at
the funeral home.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Alice
Amos
Alice AMOS, 72, died at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday at her residence.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday
at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.
Visitation is 9 a.m.noon Saturday at
the funeral home.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Richard
F. Harding Jr.
Feb.
2, 1932 – Sept. 6, 2012
Richard F. “Mick” HARDING Jr., 80, of Blair Ridge Health
Community, Peru and formerly of the Roann and Gilead communities, died at 6:28
p.m. Sept. 6, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Mick was born Feb. 2, 1932 in Peru, to
parents Richard F. and Helen (Miller) Harding.
On Oct. 6, 1971, in La Puente, Calif.,
he married Martha M. Broadly Doolittle. She survives.
He worked at General Tire in Wabash
where he retired in 1991.
Mick graduated from Gilead High School
in 1950. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Rochester. He loved Wii bowling,
fishing, woodworking, pitching horseshoes, shuffleboard and wired controlled
airplanes.
Survivors include his wife, Martha
Harding, Peru; two daughters, Lesa and husband Steve Petrosky, Akron and Cindy
and Husband Dave Harlow, Rochester; two sons, Richard L. and wife Joyce
Harding, Mentone and Charles Harding, Rochester; two stepdaugthers Janet Tuley,
Rochester and Donita Huffman, Peru; two stepsons, Don and wife Carmen
Doolittle, Mexico and Larry and wife Trivenia Doolittle, Hoover; 16
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Craig Harding,
Logansport.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, one sister and one brother.
Funeral service is at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with Rev. Lowell
Burrus officiating.
Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday,
Sept. 13, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Gilead Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Gilead Cemetery.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Garold
T. Field
April
14, 1930–Sept. 7, 2012
Garold T. FIELD, 82, of Kewanna passed away at 3:50 p.m., Friday,
Sept. 7, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born on April 14, 1930 in Pulaski
County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Catherine (Button) Field. On May
27, 1950 he married Betty J. Redlin and she preceded him in death on Sept. 9,
1998.
Garold was a 1949 North Judson High
School graduate.
Garold was a lifetime farmer and
businessman. Garold managed the Farm Bureau CO-OP in Star City and owned and
operated the Kewanna Feed Mill. He also worked at Walmart in Rochester.
He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran
Church in Rochester and was a founding member of the Fulton County Historical
Power Show.
He enjoyed woodworking, restoring old
tractors and going to swap meets.
Survivors include his four sons, Neil
Field and wife Kelly, Mark Field and wife Karen, David Field and wife Lisa and
Gale Field and wife Susan, all of Kewanna; five daughters, Rebecca Hott and
husband James of Kewanna, Peggy Field of Winamac, Linda Good and husband
Chester of Royal Center, Jean Gray and husband Carl of Winamac and Sandra
Sutton and husband Robert of Kewanna; two sisters, Marilyn Henning and Marjorie
Nicolas and husband Joe, both of Winamac; one brother, Marshall Field and wife
Gloria of Winamac; and good friend, Ruby Cotner of Winamac. He is also survived
by 26 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by
brother, Harold Field and sister, Evelyn Davis.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.,
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna
Chapel.
Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m.,
today, Sept. 10, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Cemetery, Denham.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Historical Power Show or Hope Hospice.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Field family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Warren
H. Tatter Sr.
March
2, 1930–Sept. 9, 2012
Warren H. TATTER Sr., 82, died
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at 2:33 a.m. at home.
He was born March 2, 1930 to Gustav
and Grace (Balogh) Tatter, Jr. in Chicago.
He lived in Warsaw since 1935. He
served his country nearly four years during the Korean Conflict in the United
States Navy aboard the USNS Geiger and USNS Sturgis. He was honorably
discharged Dec. 20, 1954.
He married Shirley Kirkbride on June
6, 1954. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church more than 50 years, he
served in the choir and on various committees.
Music was an important part of his
life; he sang several years in a barbershop quartet and performed with the
Chain-O-Lakes Barbershop Chorus. Active in shooting sports, Warren was a life
member of the National Rifle Association, a life member of the Amateur
Trapshooting Association and a member of the Kosko Gun Club, shooting winter
league trap and skeet. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing,
gardening.
The 2011 Kosciusko County Republican
Party Man of the Year, he was a poll worker and precinct committeeman several
years. He was a Kosciusko County Councilman 1990 to 1994. He served on the
Oakwood Cemetery board since 1982, serving as president several times.
Warren is survived by his wife
Shirley; two sons, Warren Jr. and spouse Debbie, Rochester and Brian, Port
Charlotte, Fla.; one daughter, Diane Tatter, Goshen; three grandchildren, Derek
Tatter and spouse Maggie, Carmel, Adam Tatter, Rochester, and Danielle Stewart,
Fort Wayne; and one great-granddaughter, Sabrina Tatter, Carmel. Also surviving
are a sister, Millicent Spilly and spouse Arnold, Carmel, and a brother Milton
and spouse Karen of Loveland, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and one grandson, Christopher Marshall.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at
Trinity United Methodist Church, Warsaw, with Pastor Dave Hummel officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel Warsaw and one hour prior to the service at the
church.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery,
Warsaw.
The Warsaw American Legion Post 49,
Warsaw Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1126 and Army Reserve National Guard
Detachment will render military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Trinity United Methodist Roof Fund or Kosciusko Home Care/Hospice.
To sign the guest register or leave
condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Nicholas
W. Yarber Jr.
Nicholas W. YARBER Jr., 75,
Rochester, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Donald
L. Bostwick
Donald L. BOSTWICK, 61, Rochester, died Monday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife Deborah L.
Bostwick, Rochester; one daughter, Jennifer L. Randall, Akron; and one sister,
Cheryl Ziker, Granger.
There will be no service but an open
house is planned for a later date.
Arrangements are provided by Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Melissa
M. Broyles
Dec.
7 1974 – Sept. 10, 2012
Melissa M. BROYLES, 37, Muncie, and formerly of Rochester, passed away
at 7:10 p.m. Monday Sept. 10, 2012 at her mother’s residence in Rochester.
Melissa was born on Dec. 7, 1974 in
Murfreesboro, Tenn., the daughter of Andre Ellis and Ramona (Morgan) Gebert.
Melissa was a 1993 graduate of
Rochester High School, Rochester, and had attended Ball State University,
Muncie. In March of 1997 in Tennessee, she married Don Edward Broyles II and he
survives.
She had been a certified nurse’s aide
working at Golden Living Center, Muncie. Melissa was baptized at the First
Presbyterian Church, Rochester, and had attended Faith Outreach Center,
Rochester. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her children, family and
listening to her husband’s band.
Survivors include her children, Kay
Ann Broyles, Ariel Broyles, both of Muncie, Kyra Broyles, Nicki Broyles, both
of Rochester; mother and stepfather, Ramona and husband Bryan Gebert, Rochester;
father and step-mother, Andre and wife Becky Ellis, South Bend; step-father,
Steven Mahoney Sr., Rochester; sisters, Summer and husband Tom Molitierno,
Bryan, Ohio, Amanda (Gebert) and husband Mike McKenna, Milwaukee, Wis.,
Jennifer Ellis, South Bend, Maria Brock, Bunker Hill; brothers, Steven and wife
Traci Mahoney Jr., Plymouth, Jeff Gebert, Milwaukee, Wis.; grandparents,
Stanley and Dorothy Morgan, Rochester; Don and Marge Gebert, Franklin, Wis.,
Betty Mahoney, Rochester; aunts, Rebecca and husband Ryan Murphy, Rochester,
Beth Schoen, Rochester; uncles, Dana and wife Cathy Morgan, Battle Creek,
Mich., Gary Morgan, Rochester, Patrick Morgan, Portland, Ore., Eric Morgan,
Rochester; father-in-law, Carl Soules, Muncie; sister-in-law, Rhonda and
husband Cory Buntin, Anderson; eleven nieces and nephews; and nine cousins.
She was preceded in death by her aunt,
Barbara Wilson and mother-in-law, Judy Soules.
Funeral service will be conducted at
11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 15, 2012 at Faith Outreach Center, Rochester, with
Pastor Terry Baldwin officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday
at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to service at
the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Online condolences can be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Rafah
Shabazz
Rafah SHABAZZ, 93, died at 7:55 a.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center, Mishawaka.
Survivors include his wife, Angela
Shabazz; two daughters, Alberta Cheatham, Denver, Colo., and Margaret Hearns,
Waite, Minn.; one stepdaughter, April Roberts, Logansport; and two stepsons,
R.T. Roberts Jr. and William Roberts, both of Monterey.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Thursday
at The Greater First Missionary Baptist Church of Kings Lake, Culver.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday
at the church.
Nicholas
W. Yarber Jr.
May
22, 1937–Sept. 9, 2012
Nicholas W. YARBER Jr., 75,
Rochester, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Sunday Sept. 9, 2012 at Life Care Center of
Rochester.
Nicholas was born on May 22, 1937 in
Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Nicholas W. Sr., and Versie (Lawson) Yarber.
On Nov. 8, 1975 in Anaheim, Calif., he
married Margaret Ann Riley. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2012.
Mr. Yarber had lived in California and
Arizona for many years before moving to Rochester, where he worked for Talma
Fastener. He had served with the United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his children, Tamara
and husband Dean Walchak, Klamath Falls, Ore., Tim and wife Katie Yarber,
Rochester, Christopher and wife Sara Yarber, Bourbon; grandchildren, Melissa
Aud, Klamath Falls, Ore., Amber Aud, Las Vegas, Nev., Evan Walchak, Klamath
Falls, Ore., Elijah Yarber, Brianna Yarber, Jabez Yarber, Boaz Yarber, all of
Rochester, Allison Yarber, Bourbon; great-grandchild, Ashlyn Aud, Klamath
Falls, Ore.; brothers, Steven and wife Linda Yarber, Chino Hills, Calif. and
John and wife Julie Yarber, Grass Valley, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Private internment will take place at
Akron Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Arrangements are entrusted to
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Clara
A. Butts
Clara Annabelle BUTTS, 91, Peru, formerly of Rochester, died at 12:03 p.m.
Wednesday at Howard Community Regional Hospital, Kokomo. Arrangements pending
at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Delores
I. Grossman
Delores Ionia GROSSMAN, 81, Argos, died at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include four daughters,
Kandi S. Dunham, Argos, Pamela K. Buesking, Kokomo, Robin L Reichard, Warsaw,
Jodi A. Grossman, Indianapolis; and two sons, Bruce A. Grossman, Jamestown, and
Roger D. Grossman, Winona Lake.
Funeral service is at noon Saturday at
the Tippecanoe Community Church, Tippecanoe.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday and one
hour prior to the service in the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Richard
F. Harding Jr.
Feb.
2, 1932 – Sept. 6, 2012
Richard F. “Mick” HARDING Jr., 80, of Blair Ridge Health
Community, Peru and formerly of the Roann and Gilead communities, died at 6:28
p.m. Sept. 6, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Funeral service is at 7:30 p.m. today
at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with Rev. Lowell Burrus officiating.
Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Doris
E. Saner
March
19, 1927 – Sept. 12, 2012
Doris Edna SANER, 85, Akron, died at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday at Greenwood
Meadows in Greenwood, where she had resided for the past four months.
She was born in Wabash County to
George Leondus and Cleo Marie (Clingaman) Pottenger. She grew up in North
Manchester graduating from Laketon High School in 1945. She was active in the
high school band for four years playing the bass drum.
Doris married Loyd F. Saner on June
30, 1947 in Akron by Rev. Daniel Slaybaugh. She worked at Brian’s, printing
bomber wires for W.W.II for two years and then at the Heckman Bindery both in
North Manchester until she got married. She then worked at Johnson Publishing
Co. in Pittsburgh, P., where she lived while her husband attended watch making
school.
In 1948 along with her husband,
founded Saner Jewelry which was at the current location of Lake City Bank in
Akron. She was co-owner with her husband of Tic Toc Trophy Shop, which was
founded in 1961 and sold in 1980 where she worked as an engraver.
Along with her husband, they developed
the Saner housing addition on the east side of Akron where 26 houses have been
built and three businesses.
She attended the Beaver Dam United
Methodist Church in Akron. She had a personal ministry of sending greeting
cards to people and providing food to those in need. During the life of Doris,
she expressed her love and faith of Jesus Christ and how she believed in
answered prayer. Through the years she and her husband had been through several
health disorders and been healed. She wanted to leave this world as her last
testimony and witness for God with the words of the song titled “He Touched
Me.”
Surviving Doris are three children,
Dennis (spouse Neena) Saner of Mooresville, Deanna (spouse Mike) Love of Akron,
and Denise (spouse Les) Howe of Huntington; five grandchildren, Eric (spouse
Erin) Love of Akron and their three children, Ethan, Elijah and Libby, Brian
Love of Akron, Kevin Howe of Louisville, Ky., Lisa Howe of Lubbock, Texas,
Matthew (spouse Jessica) of Zionsville and their daughter Zoey.
Preceding her in death are her
parents, brother, Richard Pottenger in 1998, and her husband Loyd in 2003.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday,
Sept. 17 at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron with Rev. Butch Troke
officiating. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16.
Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in
North Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Earl-Love Funeral
Home, Akron.
Online condolences may be sent to
earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Clara
A. Butts
Dec.
11, 1920 – Sept. 12, 2012
Clara Annabelle BUTTS, 91, Peru, formerly of Rochester, passed away
peacefully surrounded by family at 12:03 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012 at Howard
Community Regional Hospital, Kokomo.
She was born on Dec. 11, 1920 in
Chicago, the daughter of Fred and Clara (Donald) Maropke. On June 17, 1939 in
Michigan City, she married J. Lloyd Butts. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1,
1994.
Mrs. Butts had been a homemaker. She
attended the Main Street United Methodist Church, Peru. She had been a fifty
year member of LaPorte Chapter #280 of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a
devoted mother, grandma, great grandma, who took great pride in taking care of
her family.
Survivors include one son, Jack Lloyd
and wife Ann Butts, Naples, Fla.; one daughter, Barbara Ann and husband Argyle
Savage, Peru; four grandchildren, Jennifer Ann Savage and husband John DeGroff,
Warsaw, Jason Michael and wife Amy Butts, Zionsville, Erin Marie and husband
Jamie Ragland, Kokomo, Kevin Matthew and wife Renee Butts, Arlington, Tenn.;
and four great-grandchildren, Briley Marie Roseberry, Kokomo, Alexander Jack
Butts, Arlington, Tenn., Bryson James Ragland, Kokomo, Teel Annabelle Butts, Zionsville.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and sister, Dorothy Mae Maropke.
Funeral service is 3 p.m. Sunday Sept.
16, 2012 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Dave Scifres
officiating.
Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Sunday
at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Culver Masonic
Cemetery, Culver.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Main Street United Methodist Church, Peru, Indiana.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Mary
E. Derring
Mary E. DERRING, 86, Akron, died at 6:43 a.m. Thursday at her
residence.
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Delores
I. Grossman
July
31, 1931 – Sept. 11, 2012
Mrs. Delores Ionia GROSSMAN, 81, of Argos, was surrounded by her loving family
when she went home to be with her Lord at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Delores was born in Tippecanoe on July
31, 1931, the precious daughter of Orran 'Buddy' & Hazel Vanlue Miller. As
a youngster, she shared her childhood with a sister Audrey and two brothers
'Buddy' and Gordon. With great pride in 1949, Delores graduated with her class
from Tippecanoe High School.
On July 23, 1950, Delores and Dale E.
Grossman solemnized their wedding vows at Tippecanoe. Their union spanned
nearly 55 years and produced five daughters and two sons. The family tree
continued to grow with the added blessings of 12 grandchildren.
A devoted member of the Tippecanoe
Community Church for over a half century, Delores served the youth as nursery
supervisor, AWANA leader and she taught vacation Bible school classes. For many
years Delores and Dale shared the word of our Lord, manning the Marshall County
4-H Fair church booth.
She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Delores was known for her culinary skills. At home from her kitchen command
post, she embraced the holidays and special family celebrations creating
dinners the family raved about. Her specialty was her Italian spaghetti. Other
memorable delicacies are her hot beef pizza and just from the oven, warm
chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips.
To relax, she enjoyed listening to
piano music and traditional hymns.
Delores will be lovingly remembered by
her four daughters, Kandi S. Dunham and husband Kevin, of Argos, Pamela K.
Buesking and husband Paul, of Kokomo, Robin L Reichard and husband David, of
Warsaw, Jodi A. Grossman and companion Joe Mitchell, of Indianapolis; two sons,
Bruce A. Grossman and wife Joanne, of Jamestown, and Roger D. Grossman and wife
Holly, of Winona Lake; 12 grandchildren, Mark Tew and wife Tina, Randy Dunham
and wife Carling, Andrew Buesking and wife Melissa, Rebekah Reichard, Rachel
Dunham, Allison Martin and husband Kyle, Nicholas Buesking, Kaitlin Reichard,
Reghan Dunham, Alexis Grossman, Jordan Grossman, and Hannah Grossman;
son-in-law Wayne Tew of Dothan, Ala.; nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband Dale on March 2, 2005; daughter Cheryl Tew; a sister, Audrey;
and two brothers, Welcome 'Buddy' Miller and Gordon Miller.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Delores I. Grossman will be at noon on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in the
Tippecanoe Community Church, Tippecanoe, with Rev. Douglas Fritzel and Rev. Rod
Ruberg officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
2-8 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to the service in the church.
Interment is at Maple Grove Cemetery
of Argos.
Memorials may be made to Gideon's
International or Amazing Grace Mission, PO Box 289, Dayton, Tenn. 37321.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Donald
Bennett
Donald BENNETT, 82, Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, formerly of the
Mentone and Etna Green areas died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending with King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Mary
E. Derring
March
20, 1926 – Sept. 13, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Merley DERRING, 86, Akron, died at 6:43 a.m. Sept. 13, 2012, at her residence.
She was born March, 20, 1926, in Akron
to parents, William F. and Berdella Bammerlin Merley. Outside of six years in
the Calumet area, she lived her entire life in Akron.
Mary graduated from Akron High School
in 1944. She moved to East Chicago to attend St. Catherine’s Nursing School,
graduating in 1947, then moved back to Akron with her husband and three little
girls.
In 1945, she married Vernon Irving
Derring in East Chicago.
Mary worked as a registered nurse for
Dr. Dean Stinson’s office in Rochester and would often accompany the doctor on
house calls to ailing patients. After working for Dr. Stinson for 11 years, she
quit to devote more time to her family.
She dedicated much of her time and
energy as a caregiver to family members, including her mother until she passed
away at age 84 and her husband when he passed at age 73.
She continued care giving and worked
with the elderly at local nursing homes, then offered much care and support for
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary was an active member of the
missionary women of the Akron Church of God.
She is survived by her sister, Dorothy
Kitson, Syracuse; three daughters, Mary Catherine (Russ) Koppang, Naples, Fla.
and Wells, Maine, Della G. Derring, Akron, and Doris D. (Ken) Morse,
Chesterton; five grandchildren, Eric J. (Susan) Koppang, Fair Oaks Ranch,
Texas, Paul V. (Brooke) Koppang, Charlotte, N.C., Vernon G. Derring,
Batesville, Ark., Maria D. Mason, Fort Wayne, and Jason A. Morse, Chesterton;
eight great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was preceded in death by her
parents, Berdella and William; half sister, Ruby Gale Merley (Sherman); husband
Vernon; and niece, Lucy Kay Kitson (Jobin).
Memorial service is at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Terry
Canfield officiating.
Visitation is noon-2 p.m. before the
service at the funeral home.
Burial is at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Wee Care Day Care, care of the Akron Church of God; Akron Public Library; or
the Fulton County Historical Society.
Arrangements made, care of the
Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.
Online condolences may be made via
email at earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Sandra
D. Hildebrand
May
4, 1963 – Sept. 2, 2012
Sandra “Sandy” Dee HILDEBRAND, Kalamazoo, Mich., passed away very unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012
at her home.
She was born May 4, 1963 in Clinton,
Utah, a daughter of Orlando, Jr. and Ann (Bird) Rasmussen and lived in the
Kalamazoo area for many years.
She is survived by her mother, Ann
(Gylde); her sisters, Julie (Terry) and Stacy; one brother, Charles; her
husband of 17 years, Jay Hildebrand; her son, Kenneth Montney and his father,
Mark Montney; grandchildren, Audrie and Seth; stepchildren, Misti and Matthew;
and step-grandchildren, Kegan and Matilyn; sisters-in-law, Joyce Ginther and
Janet Cox; stepmother- in-law, Judie Hildebrand; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
father; and Dallas and Audrey Hildebrand.
Cremation has taken place. A gathering
of friends was Sept. 8, 2012 at the family residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to the family to assist the children and grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Langeland Family
Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, Kalamazoo.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Patricia M. Merrill
May
1, 1950 – Sept. 15, 2012
Patricia M. MERRILL, 62, Kewanna, passed away at 5:36 p.m. Saturday Sept.
15, 2012 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born on May 1, 1950 in
Rochester, the daughter of Murrell and Rosalee (Chapin) Sutton.
On July 2, 1982, in Rochester, she
married Melvin C. Merrill and he survives.
Mrs. Merrill had been a care giver and
home health care provider for the elderly and had delivered meals to homebound
residents. She enjoyed going to garage sales and the Goodwill Store, collecting
purses, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin
C. Merrill, Kewanna; children, Debbie Queen, Denver, Kim and husband Jason
Coleman, Rochester, Chrissy and husband James Owens, Kewanna; stepchildren,
Craig Merrill, Akron, Angie and husband Tod Hudkins, Rochester; grandchildren,
Mallory Harder, Isaiah, Zachorie, Kaleb Conrad, Brady Coleman, and Brody Owens,
parents, Murrell and Rosaelee Sutton, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her
sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Roy Merrill.
Graveside services will be conducted
at 10 a.m. Thursday Sept. 20, 2012 at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, with Pastor
Terry Baldwin officiating.
Viewing will be from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Compassionate Health Care Center, Rochester, Indiana.
Online condolences may be sent to
zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Randy Hawk
Randy HAWK, 54, Leiters Ford, died Friday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Janice,
Leiters Ford; three sons Joe Jimenez, Rochester, Kevin Jimenez, Peru, and Brian
Jimenez, Zionsville; two grandsons, Braxton and Jaxon Jimenez, Zionsville; and
one sister, Becky Beatty, Rochester.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday
at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and an
hour prior to services on Wednesday.
Donna Malott
Donna MALOTT, 62, Rochester died at 10:53 p.m. Saturday.
Survivors include a daughter, Misty
Hoff; and two sons Mike Shaffer and Tony Shaffer.
Arrangements are pending at thee Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Eldonna
Graffis
Eldonna GRAFFIS, 95, left this life and gained perfect healing in the
presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sept. 16, 2012 at Golden Years
Homestead in Fort Wayne. She had lived in Kewanna most of her life and had been
very active in the community and was also a member of Kewanna Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters, Joan (R.
David) Boyer and Betty (Dr. E. Jon) Brandenberger both of Fort Wayne; son Dr.
Richard (Susan) Graffis of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren; 13 great
grandchildren; and sisters, Bonnie Lausted of Ann Arbor, Mich., Evelyn Guiler
of Elkhart and Peggy Stadmiller of Ypsilanti, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Fred Graffis who died in 1993; great grandson, Christopher Therber;
parents, Don and Edna Nafe; one brother and three sisters.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Sat. Sept.
22, 2012 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, Fort Wayne.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday
Sept. 21, 2012 and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sat.
Sept. 22, 2012 at Citizen’s I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna.
Preferred memorials may be made to
Blackhawk Christian School.
Please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.
Randy
E. Hawk
Dec.
28, 1957 – Sept. 14, 2012
Leiters Ford businessman Mr. Randy
HAWK, 54, passed away on Friday afternoon, Sept. 14 at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Randy and his wife Janice owned and
operated Hawk's Garage in Leiters Ford, where he was a master mechanic with
special expertise on Minneapolis-Moline farm machinery.
Born in Rochester's Woodlawn Hospital,
on Dec. 28, 1957, Randy E. Hawk was the son of Robert Eugene and Esther Jean
Waltz Hawk. Growing up he shared his childhood with his little sister Becky.
During his years at Culver Community
High School, Randy played the trumpet in the band and he enjoyed intramural
basketball league. His love of music was a lifelong passion, as each summer he
looked forward to playing his trumpet and joining the Summer Stage Band.
In 1976 with great Cavalier pride, he
graduated with his class. During his youth he acquired a steady work ethic and
vast knowledge of diesel maintenance and repair from his dad and spending many
hours at the garage.
It was June 29, 1991, on the sparkling
waters of Lake Maxinkuckee, the sun shone brightly when Randy married his best
friend and the love of his life Janice Borer. Together they raised three
handsome sons Joe, Kevin and Brian. The family tree grew with the added
blessings of two grandsons Braxton and Jaxon.
Randy adored his sons, nephews, nieces
and grandsons. He was always there for them, sharing a common sense approach to
life and life's lessons, influencing them as a wonderful role model during
their formative years.
In addition to the diesel engine work
Randy, specialized in building custom Minneapolis-Moline irrigation engines for
many area farmers. Randy also was a successful sales representative for the
AgVenture/McKillip Seed Company.
He owned a unique collection of M-M
scale tractors and enjoyed the sport of tractor pulling, attending events all
over Indiana and Illinois. As an armchair athlete, Randy loved NASCAR,
especially Tony Stewart and Dale Jr., drag racing and cheering for the
Indianapolis Colts.
A vibrant leader of his community,
Randy served as President of both Aubbeenaubbee Township Improvement
Association and the Richland Center Community Association.
He was an active member of the Leiters
Ford Merchant's Association, the Fulton County Historical Power Association,
Richland Center Tractor Pullers and the Richland Center IOOF Lodge no. 435.
Remembered for his love of mowing
grass, it was Randy's tradition to head off to Culver's Original Root Beer
Stand for an ice cold root beer after mowing the Hawk farm. An accomplished
grill master, Randy's specialties were brats, burgers and steaks; always
grilling them in large quantities.
He and Janice hosted the annual family
fish fry. Randy was known for his generous support of his communities, local
business and youth, especially 4-H and the Culver youth sports leagues.
Greeting him at home after work each
evening were his black labs Jake and Daisy. He and Jake had a routine to play
some ball, just to unwind.
An annual tradition was planting his
coveted soybean plant. Randy nurtured it and watered it adding the correct
amounts of fertilizer to enhance the plant growth. Then suddenly one summer,
someone pointed out that his treasured soybean was instead a moon flower.
He and Janice enjoyed eating out.
Their favorite vacation destinations were Florida and Branson, Mo.
Randy is lovingly remembered by his
wife Janice, at home; three sons, Joe Jimenez, Rochester, Kevin Jimenez and
wife Jordan of Peru, Brian Jimenez and wife Shawna, Zionsville; two grandsons,
Braxton and Jaxon Jimenez, of Peru, and a sister Becky Beatty of Rochester.
Randy was regarded as a second father by his nephews Ryan Beatty and Derek
Beatty. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Joyce and Martin Dominique; three
brothers-in-law, David and Mary Borer, Donald Borer and companion Pat Burke,
and John Borer. Numerous stepbrothers, stepsisters, nieces, nephews and cousins
and his devoted canine companions Jake and Daisy also survive.
He was preceded in death by his mother
Esther, father Bob, and stepmother Emma.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Randy
Hawk will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester.
Friends may visit with his family from
4-8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to service on Wednesday. Pastor Bob Metzger
will officiate.
The Richland Center IOOF Lodge no. 435
will conduct a memorial service honoring Randy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Interment will be on the family plot
in the Leiters Ford Cemetery, Leiters Ford.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made to the American Heart Association, Fulton County Cancer
Society/NICF or The Richland Center Tractor Puller's Association.
Online expressions of sympathy may be
made to Randy's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Donna
Malott
Donna MALOTT, 63, Rochester, died at 10:53 p.m. Saturday in her
home.
Survivors include one daughter, Misty
Hoff, Kewanna; three sons, Mike Shaffer, Angola, Tony Shaffer, Rochester, and
Matt Shaffer, Logansport; and one sister, Vicki Hoehnke, Noblesville.
Private family services will be held
at a later date near Lebanon.
The Good Family Funeral Home is
entrusted with arrangements.
Lisa
A. Rogers
Jan.
11, 1960 – Sept. 16, 2012
Lisa A. ROGERS, 52, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 16, 2012, at
her residence following a four year battle with Leiomysarcoma, a rare cancer.
She was born on Jan. 11, 1960 in
Hartford City, the daughter of F.B. “Don” and Leta (Willmann) Morris Jr. and
graduated from Blackford High school in 1979.
Lisa was co-owner of Thornburg Studio
with her husband for seventeen years. Previously she and Steve had been
employed at Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch and Peoples Studio.
She was a member of the Muncie
Children’s Museum Guild and enjoyed gardening.
Surviving are her husband of thirty
years, Steve; two daughters, Meredith Rogers (Fiance, Tony Barnett),
Indianapolis and Adrienne Rogers, Muncie; her mother, Leta Morris, Hartford
City; two sisters, Linette Schaden (husband, Chris), Naples, Fla. and Laurie
Long (husband, Tom), Rochester; a brother, Lane Morris (wife, Angeline),
Indianapolis; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, David L. and Patricia A.
Rogers, Hartford City; a sister-in-law, Robyn Rogers, Hartford City; seven
nieces and nephews, Nathaniel Long (Megan Warneke), South Bend, Jordan Long,
Vincennes, Courtney Mealy (Kyle), Hartford City, Stephanie Collins (John),
Chicago, Katey Schaden, Chicago, Maggie Schaden (Jason Provisor), Los Angeles,
Calif., and Mia Morris, Indianapolis; and her two best friends, Tonia Coulter
(husband, Mike), Albany, and Mary West (husband, Brian), Dunkirk.
She was preceded in death by her
father; and a brother, Lindsey Morris.
Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street
Chapel with Chaplain Bryan Wright officiating. Cremation will follow.
Friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary
and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour
prior to services on Friday.
Memorials may be directed to A.R.F.,
1209 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, 47303 or Cancer Services of Delaware County (Little
Red Door), 2311 W. Jackson St., Muncie, 47303.
Online condolences may be sent to the
family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Margaret
Allen
Margaret ALLEN, 91, formerly of Rochester, died at 4:14 p.m. Tuesday
at Visiting Nurse Hospice, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Darrell
H. Beach
Darrell H. BEACH, 77, died at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry
Manor, Culver.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene
Beach, Culver; and four daughters, Erika Napierkowski, Culver, Doreen Albert,
Culver; Renee Dunn, Osceola; and Bonnie Polk, Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral service is at noon Saturday at
The Culver Academy Chapel.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Odom
Funeral Home, Culver, and one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Donald
K. Bennett
Donald K. BENNETT, 82, Plymouth, formerly of the Etna Green and Mentone
areas, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary
Ellen Hinderlider, Leiters Ford; three sons, Michael Bennett, South Bend, Steve
Bennett, Greenfield, and Donald Bennett Jr., Kewanna.
A memorial service will be announced
at a later date.
Nancy
Moore
Nancy MOORE, Rochester, died Wednesday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Armando
Villasana
Armando “Andy” VILLASANA, 86, Rochester, died at 7:49 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Survivors include wife, Carmella; a
son, Joseph Villasana, Ventura County, Calif.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday and one
hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Francis
C. Fisher
Francis C. “Pete” FISHER Jr., 84, Denver, died at 9:50
a.m. on Wednesday at his residence.
Survivors include two children, Kathy
Kenworthy, Peru, and Joe Fisher, Peru.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday
at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. on Friday at
the funeral home.
Paul
G. Leavell
May
25, 1923 – Sept. 20, 2012
Paul G. LEAVELL, age 89, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., passed away Thursday,
Sept. 20, 2012, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
He was born May 25, 1923, in Fulton, a
son of the late Clyde and Ruth Marsh Leavell.
On Sept. 25, 1942, in Fulton he was
united in marriage to Donna L. Sixbey, who preceded him in death on Aug. 7,
2012.
Paul owned and managed Arrowhead Angus
Farms in Logansport for many years. After retiring to the Lake of the Ozarks,
he became the on site resident manager of MM RV/Boat Storage in Sunrise Beach
for seven years and also worked part-time for the Convention and Visitor Bureau
in Osage Beach.
He was a member of the Fulton Baptist
Church, was Past Worthy Patron of the Fulton Eastern Star Chapter and was a
member of the Fulton Masonic Lodge. His favorite hobby was woodworking. He was
extremely proud of the doll house he was currently constructing.
Paul is survived by his daughter,
Connie Hutchens and husband Richard of Sunrise Beach; his grandson, Grant
Hutchens and wife Pam; his greatgrandchildren, Jace and Mia Hutchens; his
brother, James Leavell of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife,
he was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
A celebration of Paul’s life will is
at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at the Kidwell-garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach
Chapel with Pastor Martin Gipe officiating.
Interment will be held at a later date
in Ever Rest Memorial Park in Logansport.
Memorial contributions are suggested
to the Laurie Care Center.
Expressions of sympathy may be left
online at www.kidwellgarber.com.
Arrangements are under the direction
and care of the Kidwell-garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
Nancy
L. Moore
Nancy Lynn MOORE, 62, Rochester, died Wednesday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, John; a
daughter, Katie Moore; a son, Kenny Moore, Rochester; her parents, Calvin and
Betty Stutzman, Nappanee; a sister, Sue Welch, Albuquerque, N.M.; and a
brother, Gary Stutzman, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday and one
hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Jack
R. Junkin
Jack R. JUNKIN, 68, a 1962 graduate of Akron High School, died Aug.
29 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by one son, Jeff; and siblings Carl Junkin,
Carol Miller, Sharon Turner and Charlene Hoffman, Akron.
Armando
Villasana
Mr. Armando “Andy” VILLASANA, 86, of Rochester, went to be with our Lord at 7:49 a.m., Wednesday,
Sept. 19, 2012.
A veteran of WWII, Andy served with
the U.S. Army. He lived a good life as a toy maker for Mattel. Andy loved his
wife, son and granddaughter. He was an honorable man who wanted to do the right
thing.
Andy is lovingly remembered by his
wife Carmella, at home; a son Joseph Villasana of Ojai, Calif.; and a
granddaughter Rose Villasana.
A celebration of Andy’s life will be
on Monday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Pastor Mike VanHeyningen officiating.
Military graveside rites will be
accorded by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion no. 36, and the Veterans of
Foreign Wars no. 1343, both of Rochester.
Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF
Cemetery.
Friends may visit with his family from
2:00 - 5:00 on Sunday and an hour prior to his service on Monday.
The Eastern Star will conduct a
Memorial service on Sunday at 5 p.m.
The Masonic Lodge will follow with a
memorial service at 5:30 p.m.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
made to the First Christian Church.
You may sign Andy’s guestbook at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Nancy
L. Moore
Jan.
15, 1950 – Sept. 19, 2012
Nancy L. MOORE, 62, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at home
on Wednesday Sept. 19, 2012.
She is remembered for her excellence
in education providing a foundation of learning for her first grade students in
the early years at Riddle Elementary and most recently at Columbia Elementary
until her retirement from Rochester Community Schools in May of 2005, after 33
years as a dedicated classroom teacher.
Born in Silver City, N.M. on Jan. 15,
1950, Nancy was the precious daughter of Calvin and Betty Lange Stutzman. Growing
up she shared her childhood with a sister Sue and a brother Gary. As a
youngster, her family moved to Nappanee. In 1968, Nancy graduated with great
pride from Nappanee High School.
She continued her studies with the
dream of becoming an elementary school teacher at Bethel College, earning her
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Later she attended classes at Ball
State University earning her Master’s Degree in Education.
On Dec. 27, 1980, Nancy married her
best friend and lifelong companion John R. Moore at the Burton United Methodist
Church. Their union of over 31 years produced two wonderful children Kenny and
Katie. As a wife, mother and grandma Nancy's world revolved around her family.
Following retirement and her love for
children, Nancy volunteered at Grace United Methodist Church preschool classes.
Retirement brought on additional opportunities for travel. She and John enjoyed
the special destinations of the Pacific Northwest, Washington, New Orleans,
Arizona, and Cape Cod to name a few. Nancy was a collector of lighthouses,
teapots, sheep and antique cookie cutters.
A proud owner of a vast collection of
cookbooks, Nancy especially was fond of church cookbooks. At home from her
kitchen command post, she enjoyed trying out new recipes and preparing food for
birthday celebrations and family holiday gatherings. Nancy also enjoyed
decorating her home with a seasonal touch for the holidays and year round
celebrations.
Nancy is lovingly remembered by her
husband, John; daughter Katie and fiance Salvador Sanchez Jr.; son Kenny and
his girlfriend Casie Atkins; her cherished grandson Aaron Lee, all of
Rochester; parents Calvin and Betty Lange Stutzman, of Nappanee; a brother,
Gary Stutzman and wife Kerry of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a sister, Sue Welch and
husband Dale of Albuquerque, N.M.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; three
brother-in-laws, Jim Moore and wife Jane, of Delphi, Joe Moore and wife Terry,
of Rochester, and Jack Moore and wife Sandy of Mesa, Ariz.
A celebration of the life of Nancy L.
Moore is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, with Pastor Don Nunemaker officiating.
She will be laid to eternal rest on
the family plot at the Richland Center Cemetery northwest of Rochester.
Friends may visit with her family from
4-8 p.m. on Monday and an hour prior to her services.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made to the Burton- Richland Center United Methodist Church.
Online expressions of sympathy may be
made at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Kristine
K. Duff
Kristine K. Lemler DUFF, 55, Bourbon, died at 6:04 p.m. Friday, at St. Joseph
Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Survivors include her husband, Steve,
at home; her mother, Carol Lemler, Bourbon; one brother, Michael J. Lemler,
Fruit Port, Mich.; three sisters, Susan Houin, Plymouth, Donna Feldman,
Bourbon, and Nancy Bricker, Union, Mich.; mother-in-law, Donna Good, Rochester;
and father-in-law, Steve Duff Sr.
Funeral service is at 4 p.m. Wednesday
at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Mary
L. Groninger
Mary Louise GRONINGER, 81, Silver Lake, died at 2:32 p.m. Saturday, at her
residence.
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Phyllis
R. Lindvall
Phyllis LINDVALL, 86, Culver, died Saturday at her home.
Survivors include one daughter, Brenda
Forbes, Noblesville; and five sons, Brent Lindvall, Marion, Brian Lindvall,
Culver, Bryce Lindvall, Culver, Bruce Lindvall, Evanston, Ill., and Brad
Lindvall, Indianapolis.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday
at The Wesley United Methodist Church of Culver.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at The
Odom Funeral Home, Culver, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the
church.
Wilma
I. McMichael
Wilma I. McMICHAEL, 69, Argos, died at 2:04 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending with the Earl-Grossman
Funeral Home, Argos.
Jeri
L. Smith
June
28, 1949 – Sept. 22, 2012
Jeri Lyn SMITH, 63, of Akron and the Miami County areas, died at
1:22 a.m. Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 at Hope Hospice in Logansport Memorial
Hospital, Logansport, after battling ovarian cancer since May 2007.
She was born June 28, 1949 in Peru to
parents Dean and Mary Helms Gallahan.
At the Mexico Brethren Church on Sept.
7, 1969, Jeri married Randy Smith, who survives.
She was a homemaker and a stay at home
mom, in earlier years she was manager of the Country Cousins Children’s Store.
She was a part of the Gallahan Oil Company, Peru.
Jeri was a member of the Olive Branch
Church of God where she was very active in church and the women’s Bible study.
She was an avid Purdue fan and tailgater. She loved to cook and take homemade
pies and meals to various friends and family. She participated in the Teal
Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Run and Walk for the past five years. Jeri was also a
1967 graduate of North Miami High School.
Survivors include her husband, Randy
Smith, Akron; two daughters, Betsy and husband Barry Hiffner, Peru, and Sally
and husband Josh Nixon, Lafayette; one son, Casey Smith and fiance Breanna
Skinner, West Lafayette; her mother, Mary Gallahan, Peru; five grandchildren,
Lucas Hiffner, Nathan Dean Hiffner, Dash Nixon, Crew Nixon, and Story Nixon;
one sister, Lori “Bugs” and husband Jeff Laycock, Peru; and two brothers, Lance
and wife Carrie Gallahan, Peru, and Kevin and wife Laura Gallahan, Peru.
Jeri was preceded in death by her
father, Dean Gallahan, June 18, 2011.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann with pastors
Allen Barton and Jeff Sumner officiating.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday Sept.
25, 2012 at the church.
Burial will be at Akron Cemetery,
Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Ovar’coming Together Inc. 2625 N. Meridian Street, Suite 108, Indianapolis
46208, www.ovariancancer.org, for ovarian cancer research. Envelopes are
available at the funeral home.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Walter
J. Weber
Walter J. WEBER, 87, Akron, died at 12:50 a.m. on Sunday at his
residence.
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Mary
A. Borer
Oct.
23, 1937 – Sept. 23, 2012
Mary Alice BORER, 74, Rochester died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday Sept. 23,
2012, at her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was born Oct. 23, 1937 in Metamora, Ohio
to parents Ralph H. and Alice Emmegene (Ries) Butler.
On April 10, 1954 in Angola, she
married Fredrick L. Borer.
She had lived in Fulton County since
1988 after moving from Fayette, Ohio.
Mary was a housewife and farmers wife.
She drove a school bus for 10 years for the Evergreen School Corporation in
Metamora, Ohio and later worked for Kelly Services.
She was a member of the Red Hat
Society; and had been formerly involved with WIBC Bowling Association for 32
years. Mary was also a member of the Ladies Altar Society at Our Lady of Fatima
Catholic Church, Lyons, Ohio.
In 1978 she returned to Evergreen High
School in Metamora, Ohio and earned her diploma. She then entered Northwest
Tech and in 1981 received a three year degree of Secretarial/Accounting. She
was a 4-H leader for 10 years in Chesterfield Township, Ohio.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy
Borer, of Rochester; two daughters, Joyce Ilene Dominique and husband Martin,
of Orland Park, Ill., and Janice Anne Hawk, of Rochester; three sons, David
Earl Borer and wife Mary, of Fayette, Ohio, Donald Leroy Borer and companion
Patricia, of Monterey, and John Edward Borer, of Fayette, Ohio; 14
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, William Butler and wife Deanna,
of Lead, S.D.; sister in- law, Tina Butler, of Toledo, Ohio; and two sisters,
Jessie Malosh and husband Joe, of Michigan, and Gladys Gerardo, of Liberty
Center, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; a sister, Dolly Lubinski; a brother, Henry Butler; and a son-in-law,
Randy Hawk on Sept. 14, 2012.
Graveside service is at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 26, 2012 at the Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery with Reverend Bob Metzger officiating.
Burial is at Leiters Ford Cemetery,
Leiters Ford.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Electronic condolences may be sent to
the family at memorials@earl-grossmanfuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Kristine
K. Duff
Jan.
13, 1957 – Sept. 21, 2012
Kristine K. Lemler DUFF, 55, of Bourbon, passed away at 6:04 p.m. on
September 21, 2012, at the St. Joseph Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Kristine was born on Jan. 13, 1957, in
Kosciusko the precious daughter of Joe and Carol Geib Lemler.
As one of five children, Kris enjoyed
growing up with a brother Michael and three sisters, Susan, Donna and Nancy. In
1975 with great Trojan pride, Kris graduated from Triton High School.
During her youth Kris was actively
involved with the Rural Youth Organization holding administrative offices both
at the local and state levels. She also was a ten year member of 4-H
participating as Junior Leader. She entered a variety of craft projects at the
county and state fair.
On July 1st, 1989, Kristine wed her
best friend and the love of her life Mr. Steven Edward Duff Jr. Together
they enjoyed life's adventures for the next 23 years. Until recently, Kris was
an associate at the Plymouth Walmart supercenter. To relax she enjoyed line
dancing and playing all types of card games. She and Steve enjoyed dining out
at area eateries.
Kris is lovingly remembered by her
husband Steve, at home; her mother, Carol Lemler, of Bourbon; a brother,
Michael Joe Lemler and wife Carolyn, of Fruit Port, Mich.; three sisters, Susan
Houin, of Plymouth, Donna Feldman and husband Steve, of Bourbon, Nancy Bricker,
of Union, Mich.; her mother-in-law, Donna Good, of Rochester, her father-in-law
Steve Duff Sr., of Rochester; favorite aunt and special friend Cindy Harper, of
Rochester. Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive.
Preceding her in death are her father
Joe in 1974; a brother-in-law Earl Houin; and Captain, her loyal blonde cocker
spaniel.
A celebration of the life of Kris
Lemler Duff will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Good Family
Funeral Home, Rochester. Pastor Jim Toole will officiate.
Friends may visit with her family from
1-4 p.m. Wednesday.
The family suggests memorials honoring
Kristine's memory be made to the Marshall County Humane Society.
You may light a candle or sign
Kristine's guestbook at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Mary
L. Groninger
May
30, 1931 – Sept. 22, 2012
Mary Louise GRONINGER, 81, rural Akron, died at 2:32 p.m. Sept. 22, 2012 in
her residence.
She was born May 30, 1931 in Wabash
County to parents Roy L. Clark and Faye M. (Baker) Clark.
She lived in the Fulton County area
most of her life. She graduated from Chester Township High School, North
Manchester, in 1950. During her time there, she was a cheerleader.
On Sept. 20, 1950 she married Gordon
L. Groninger in North Manchester.
Mary was a housewife and worked at the
Heckman Bindery in North Manchester. She also worked at Akron Elementary School
as a cook and drove a school bus for approximately 15 years.
Early in her life she attended the
Akron United Methodist Church. She was a great shopper and loved to shop with
her friends. She kept a nice home and her hands were full with four children to
raise with her husband Gordon. She was always in the kitchen and loved to cook.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon;
four children, Danny L. (spouse Karen) Groninger, of rural Akron, Gregory L.
(spouse Annette) Groninger, of rural Akron, Nancy A. (spouse Howard) Davies, of
Ross, Ohio, and Timothy L. Groninger, of Fort Wayne; one sister: Sandra
Heaston, of Huntington; eight grandchildren; one greatgrandchild, plus one on
the way.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; three brothers, Gordon Clark, Dewayne Clark, and Kenneth Clark; and
four sisters, Virginia Curless, Donnabelle Hoffman, Jean Mylin and Helene
Quick.
A memorial service is at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.
Visitation is 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Walter
J. Weber
Nov.
10, 1924 – Sept. 23, 2012
Walter John WEBER, 87, rural Akron, died at 12:50 a.m. Sept. 23, 2012
at his residence.
He was born Nov. 10, 1924 in Rochester
to parents Ralph and Ruth Nellans Weber.
After moving from Rochester, he lived
in the Akron community for 57 years.
Walter graduated from Rochester High
School in 1942.
On Dec. 19, 1948, he married June
Bowers Weber in Rochester.
He worked at Sealed Power and then
became a full time farmer, raising Holstein cows.
Survivors include his wife, June E.
Weber; five children, Sandra (spouse Max) Blocker, of North Manchester, Louanne
Weber, of Akron, Patty (spouse Steve) Betten, of Wabash, David (spouse Susan)
Weber, of Akron, Debra (spouse Darryl) Peters, of Warsaw; 13 grandchildren; and
16 greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a brother, Arthur Bowers; a sister, Margaret Bowers; and a grandson,
Scott Sechrist.
A private visitation and graveside
service of family only, is at the Earl-Love Funeral Home on Sept. 25, 2012 with
Brad Eckerly officiating.
Burial is at the IOOF Cemetery,
Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Akron Las Donas Marcus Hackworth and Scott Sechrist Memorial Scholarship.
Online condolences may be sent at
earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wilma
I. McMichael
Wilma I. McMICHAEL, 69, Argos died at 2:04 p.m. Sept. 22, 2012 at St.
Joseph Redional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include three sons, Richard
McMichael, Plymouth, Edwin McMichael, Argos, and James McMichael, Argos; one
brother, Earl Newton, Wisconsin; and two sisters, Muriel Hartgrave, Streamwood,
Ill.; and Claudia Thomas, Ora.
Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Monday
at the Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Kathern
M. Padgett
Kathern M. “Kathy” PADGETT, 48, Rochester, died at 6:56 p.m. Monday at her residence.
Survivors include her father, Irvin
Jylland Sr., Rochester; sisters, Mary Hamric, Fort Wayne, and Jeri L. Miller,
Tishamingo, Miss.; brothers, Irvin Jylland Jr., Nebraska, and Carl Jylland,
Ligonier.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at
the Westside Apostolic Church, Rochester.
Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the
church.
Arrangements were made by Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Theodore
H. Peltz
Theodore H. PELTZ, 84, died 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Manor,
Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Frances
P. Callahan
Frances Pauline CALLAHAN, 89, formerly of Winamac, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday
at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
Survivors include two sisters, Berdine
Azbell, Rochester, and Mary Montel, North Manchester.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 9:30 - 11 a.m. Saturday
at the funeral home.
Charles
W. Fowler
June
6, 1938 – Sept. 24, 2012
Charles W. 'Bill' FOWLER, 74, of South Bend, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at
Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
He was born on June 6, 1938 in
LaPorte, to the late Reynolds Charles and Mildred (Codding) Fowler.
Charles lived in South Bend most of
his life. He was a 1957 graduate of LaPorte High School. He retired in 1999
after thirty one years of service with Allied Products/ South Bend Stamping. He
also worked for Hilti retiring in 2001 and Security Couriers and Online Data,
all of South Bend.
He was an avid bowler, fisherman,
NASCAR , Chicago Bears and Notre Dame football fan. He was a former member of
the LaPorte Moose Lodge Number 492.
On July 26, 1986, in LaPorte, IN he
married Denise (Myer) Fowler, who survives.
Charles is survived by two daughters,
Deborah J. (John) Crull, of Rochester, and Darlene S. Pugh, of South Bend; four
sons, Charles W. (Karin) Fowler Jr., of Rochester, Randall S. (Lisa) Fowler, of
Norfolk, Va., Andrew L. (Michelle) Zarobinski, of New Carlisle, and Raymond A.
(Julie) Zarobinski, of Westfield; seventeen beloved grandchildren; seven
beloved great-grandchildren; three beloved nieces, Terri Alban, Julie (Shawn)
Hannon and Cindy (Roger) Jackson and sister, Barbara J. (Phil) Alban, of
LaPorte.
Funeral service for Charles is at 2
p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South
Bend.
The family will receive relatives and
friends from noon - 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at a later date
in Wills Township Baptist Cemetery, Rolling Prairie.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Church of the Heartland, Mishawaka, or the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be sent to
www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Betty D Morgan
Betty Drusilla MORGAN, 85, Akron, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday at Grace
Village Health Care, Winona Lake.
Survivors include four daughters,
Michelle Braun, Logansport, Adria Martinez, Akron, Allison Strevy, North
Manchester, and Denise Bussard, Akron; two sons, Dr. James Morgan, Akron, and
Lloyd A. Morgan Jr., Akron; and one sister, Nancy A. Drury, Jacksonville, Fla.
Funeral service is at 3 p.m. Sunday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Visitation is 1 - 3 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home.
Anne
Musselman
Anne MUSSELMAN, 90, Denver, died at 10:09 p.m. Tuesday at her
residence.
Survivors include three children, George
E. Musselman, Bruce K. Musselman, both from Denver, and Susan M. Morris, Macy;
three sisters, Marie Mays, Onward, Margaret Burkhardt, Denver, and Mae
Brackenhamer, Palm Desert, Calif.
Graveside service is at 1 p.m. on
Saturday at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.
McClain Funeral Home in Denver has
been entrusted with arrangements.
Theodore H. Peltz
Theodore H. PELTZ, 84, Plymouth, died at 11:40 a.m. at Pilgrim Manor,
Plymouth.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy
Marion, Lebanon; and three sons – Steve Peltz, Plymouth, Ted M. Peltz,
Logansport, and Dennis Peltz, Argos.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Friday at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Visitation is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Beverly
J. Brown
Beverly J. BROWN, 60, Rochester, died Thursday morning in rural
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Frances
P. Callahan
Dec.
12, 1922 – Sept. 26, 2012
Miss Frances Pauline CALLAHAN, 89, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 3:55 a.m. on
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.
Born in Wabash County on Dec. 12,
1922, Frances was the precious daughter of John and Ruth Anderson Callahan.
As one of nine children she grew up on
a dairy farm, sharing her childhood with three sisters and five brothers. As a
young girl Pauline assisted with the dairy operations, hand milking 18 Holstein
cows.
Developing her work ethic as a young
lady, Pauline was passionate about work. That is what brought her great
satisfaction. As a young adult she continued to work on the farm. She also
found time to work at Eaton Manufacturing in Winamac and Bryan Manufacturing in
North Manchester.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church,
near Bruce Lake, is the home of Pauline's church family. Over the years, she
loved to garden. To relax, Pauline enjoyed reading romantic novels authored by
Nora Roberts, Cheryl Woods, and Debbie McComber.
Her family remembers her Saturday
morning routine of shopping at Berkway grocery store. She always included extra
packets of NECCO wafers in her purchase to share with her nieces.
Frances is lovingly remembered by two
sisters, Berdine Azbell, of Rochester and Mary Montel, of North Manchester;
four sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; a sister, Katherine Callahan; and five brothers, Donald, Charles,
Harvey, Russell, and John Callahan.
A celebration of the life of Frances
P. Callahan is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at the Good Family
Funeral Home, Rochester, with Chaplain Robin LaRue officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
9:30 -11 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Oaklawn
Cemetery in North Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Services, Fort Wayne.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to Pauline's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
P.
Allen Jump
Reverend P. Allen JUMP, 88, Lakeland, Fla., former minister at the Rochester
First Presbyterian Church, died Wednesday, Sept. 26 after an extended illness.
He is survived by his wife Mavis, and
three sons.
A memorial service is scheduled in
early November in Jacksonville, Fla. to commemorate his life.
Betty
D. Morgan
Jan.
13, 1927 – Sept. 26, 2012
Betty Drusilla MORGAN, 85, Akron, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.
26. 2012 at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.
She was born Jan. 13, 1927 in
Jacksonville, Fla., to parents John and Drusilla (Braddock) Ivey.
On May 6, 1945 she married Dr. Lloyd
A. Morgan in Jacksonville, Fla. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2003.
Betty was a homemaker. She was a
member of the Akron United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She
also was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved reading,
crocheting, preparing food, watching movies, and getting together with family,
especially the regular family Sunday breakfasts in many area restaurants. Her
husband’s family was a very special and supportive part of her life.
Survivors include four daughters,
Michele Braun, Logansport, Adria Martinez, Akron, Allison and husband Gene
Strevy, North Manchester, and Denise and husband David Bussard, Akron; two
sons, Dr. James and wife Jan Morgan, Akron, and Lloyd A. and wife Kathy Morgan
Jr., Akron; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren;
and one sister, Nancy A. Drury, Jacksonville, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; step-father, James Carter; husband, Dr. Lloyd Morgan; daughter
Drusilla Whittenberger; brother, Raymond Ivey, son-in-law, Tony Braun; and
brother-inlaw, Samuel Drury.
Funeral service is 3 p.m. Sunday Sept.
30, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Mimi Ault officiating.
There is a dinner that will follow and
the family invites everyone to join and celebrate her life with them.
Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept.
30, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Akron Cemetery at a
later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Akron Carnegie Library.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Nancy
L. Noonan
Nancy L. NOONAN, 69, of North Vernon, died Wednesday at St. Vincent
Jennings Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Pat
Noonan; one daughter Dana Woodall, North Vernon; and one son, Patrick W. Noonan
Jr., Merrillville.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday at
Seventh-day Adventist Church, North Vernon.
Visitation is 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday
at the church.
Hulda
G. Walters
July
2, 1921 – Sept. 27, 2012
Hulda G. WALTERS, 91, Wabash, died at 1:43 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27,
2012 at Miller's Merry Manor East, Wabash.
She was born July 2, 1921 in Tipton,
to Basil and Golda (Baker) Friermood.
She married Lester L. Walters on Dec.
31, 1938 in Wabash. He preceded her in death March 23, 1990.
She was a homemaker, worked at PK
Department Store and the Lords store, both in Wabash, and also did ironing in
her home. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and playing bingo and cards.
She is survived by her son, Lynn
(Bonnie) Walters, of DeLong; four grandchildren, Scott Walters of Indianapolis,
Jennifer (Mark) Metzger, of Rochester, Sheryl (Stan) Wilson of Peru, and
Trinette Ferguson, of Hartford City; two sisters-in- law, Thelma Warlick, of
Elkhart, and Eugie Walters of Lizton; six great grandchildren; and five
great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two
daughters, Janice Zimmerman and Sharron Tappen; one grandson; one
great-granddaughter; one brother; and 4 sisters.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday,
Oct. 1, 2012, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Charles
Sluss officiating.
Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Monday at
the funeral home.
Burial will be in Friends Cemetery,
Wabash.
The memorial guest book for Hulda may
be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Walter
J. Weber
Nov.
10, 1924 – Sept. 23, 2012
Walter John WEBER, 87, rural Akron, died at 12:50 a.m. Sept. 23, 2012
at his residence.
He was born Nov. 10, 1924 in Rochester
to parents Ralph and Ruth Nellans Weber.
After moving from Rochester, he lived
in the Akron community for 57 years.
Walter graduated from Rochester High
School in 1942.
On Dec. 19, 1948, he married June
Bowers in Rochester.
Walter was a lifelong farmer, raising
Holstein cows and had also worked at Sealed Power in Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, June E.
Weber; five children, Sandra (spouse Max) Blocker, of North Manchester, Louanne
Weber, of Akron, Patty (spouse Steve) Betten, of Wabash, David (spouse Susan)
Weber, of Akron, Debra (spouse Darryl) Peters, of Warsaw; 13 grandchildren; and
16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a brother, Arthur Weber; a sister, Margaret (Weber) Toomire; and a
grandson, Scott Sechrist.
A private visitation and graveside
service for family was at the Earl-Love Funeral Home on Sept. 25, 2012 with
Brad Eckerly officiating.
Burial was at the IOOF Cemetery,
Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Akron Las Donas Marcus Hackworth and Scott Sechrist Memorial Scholarship.
Online condolences may be sent at
earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Terry
G. Wheetley
Terry G. WHEETLEY, 48, Macy, passed away at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday at
Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa J.
Wheetley; his mother, Marvelene Wheetley, Mexico; six children, Mark A. Bowman,
Peru; Matthew G. Bowman, Peru; Ashley Townsend, Peru; Adam L. Wheetley, Macy;
Terry G. Wheetley Jr., Macy, and Zachary J. Wheetley, Peru; two sisters,
Delores Reed, Peru and Lisa Wheetley, Peru; and one brother, Ronnie Wheetley,
Peru.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Beverly
J. Brown
March
24, 1952 – Sept. 27, 2012
Beverly J. BROWN, 60, Rochester and formerly of Athens, passed away
Thursday morning, Sept. 27, 2012 at the home of her companion, Fred Oden Sr.,
Tiosa.
She was born March 24, 1952 in Fulton
County to parents Raymond and Dorothy (McCarter) Brown.
She was formerly married to Thomas
Zeiger.
Beverly worked for several years at
both the Rochester Sentinel as well as the Shopping Guide News.
She was a 1970 graduate of Akron High
School. She enjoyed butterflies, having coffee with friends and coworkers,
crocheting, and reading.
Survivors include her companion of 16
years, Fred Oden Sr., Tiosa; three daughters, Rachel and husband Jasper
Midkiff, Rochester, Martha and Robert Artist, Rochester, and Melanie Zeiger and
companion Scott Moody, Warsaw; and three grandchildren, Dane and Kaelyn Midkiff
and Abbigail Artist.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Raymond and Dorothy Brown.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 2, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Junior Bose
officiating.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1,
2012 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the family of Beverly J. Brown.
Share a memory or send an online condolence
at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Gloria
J. Scarborough
Gloria J. SCARBOROUGH, 72, Plymouth, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday at her
residence.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
P.
Allen Jump
Aug.
3, 1924 – Sept. 26, 2012
Reverend P. Allen JUMP, 88, Lakeland, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26,
2012 after extended respiratory and heart complications.
He was born Aug. 3, 1924 in Seymour,
Iowa to parents Pearl and Opal Jump.
He served in the U.S. Army during
WWII. He attended South Dakota University where he met and married his wife,
Mavis Van Schoonhoven, on Sept. 29, 1946. He graduated from the university
after studying for a career in the legal profession.
He eventually felt the call of the
Lord and moved to Vincennes, where he served at a small Presbyterian Church
while studying at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville,
Ky. He was ordained as a Presbyterian Minister at the First Presbyterian Church
in Vincennes, after receiving his Master of Divinity.
He was called to the Lake Prairie
Presbyterian Church in Lowell, where he served as pastor and Stated Clerk of
the Synod for seven years. In 1966, Rev. Jump was called to the First
Presbyterian Church in Rochester, where he served the congregation and was a
member of the Northern Indiana Presbytery.
In 1974, he left to accept a
Director’s position at Westminster Village Presbyterian Retirement Center in
Muncie and later moved to a similar position at a Presbyterian Home in
Greenwood.
In 1984, at the age of 54, he studied
for and passed the Indiana Bar Exam and became a member in good standing with
the Indiana Bar. He opened a small family practice in Greenwood where he served
the community until retiring to Fernandina Beach, Fla.
He continued to serve his faith during
his retirement in Florida, officiating at weddings and funerals and filling in
the pulpit for three churches in the Amelia Island and Jacksonville area.
Rev. Jump was an avid bridge player,
athlete and sports fan. He pursued various athletic adventures in his younger
years and finally chose golf as his sport of passion. He was deeply involved
with the Men’s Golf Association at the Fernandina Beach City Golf course where
he won several tournaments and was a leader of the Men’s Association. He was a
devout follower of the Saint Louis Cardinals, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes
and the Jacksonville Jaguars and loved to dance with his wife Mavis.
He is survived by his wife of 66
years, Mavis, Lakeland, Fla.; three sons, Van A. Jump and wife Kathy,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Douglas B. Jump and wife Michelle, Davenport,
Fla.; and Mark R. Jump and wife Nancy, Lakeland, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and
16 great-grandchildren; a “son of the family” Joe Acton and wife Ann,
Snoqualmie, Wash. Also surviving are brothers: Larry, Oceanside, Calif.;
Robert, Denton, Texas; Delmar, Bend, Ore.; and sister, Margaret Schofield,
Cardiff By The Sea, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother Weldon.
A memorial service to celebrate his
life will be held November 3, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church in
Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Rev. Jump’s ashes will be returned to
the earth at a private family gathering in the Friendship Garden of the
Community Presbyterian Church of Atlantic Beach, Fla.
Harry
F. Lantz
Aug.
6, 1923 – Sept. 26, 2012
Harry Frederick LANTZ died suddenly on Wednesday,
Sept. 26, 2012 at 11:20 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital at age 89 from
congestive heart failure.
Harry 'Fred' Lantz was born Aug. 6,
1923 in Akron, to Ernest and Mary Barbara (Hammerel) Lantz. Fred’s only
sibling, Mary Jane Drudge, Akron, preceded him in death in March 1976.
Harry F. graduated from Akron High
School in 1942 and went on to serve our country (Nov. 1942- Jan. 1946) in World
War II with the rank of Sergeant in the artillery within the Asiatic Pacific
Theater (based in Hawaii).
Fred apprenticed with his uncle
Anthony C. Hammerel in Elkhart, as a tool and die maker and was an active
member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Nov. 6, 1949 Fred married Geraldine
Anna Stout (daughter of Adam and Lavon Stout, Akron) at Geraldine’s parent’s
home in Akron.
They moved to Elkhart and raised two
sons, Steven Frederick (Born in Rochester, May 1950) and Stanley Lee (Born in
Elkhart, August 1951).
Fred was also a member of the Free
Masons-Kane Lodge number 183, Elkhart. Fred was active with his sons in Indian Guides,
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts while they grew up.
One of the great joys in Fred’s life
was playing the card game euchre with family and friends. He was uncannily
lucky and almost glowed when in the heat of the game!
Harry also enjoyed fishing all of his
life, whether with his father, sons, grandson, granddaughter or nephew. No fish
was safe with Harry on the loose in a boat or on shore.
Being a child of the Great Depression,
Fred did not have the opportunities of travel that one does now; but he made up
for lost time by driving much of America, Canada and Mexico by auto on family
vacations in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
He later had the opportunity to visit
Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand with his wife and cousins in 1990. In 1992,
he and wife Geraldine traveled to England, France and Italy.
Fred was preceded in death by wife
Geraldine Anna in August 2005.
Fred is survived by sons Stanley L.
Lantz of Elkhart and Steven F. Lantz of Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by
grandson, Jason M. (Jayme) Lantz and granddaughter Lindsay N. (Rob) Anderson.
Harry leaves behind four great grandchildren, Peyton Anderson (10 years),
Ashlyn Anderson (6 years), Cohen Lantz (6 years) and Camdyn Lantz (4 years).
Family and friends may call for one
hour prior to the 2 p.m. service on Monday, Oct. 1st at
Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Family and friends may call for one
hour prior to the 11 a.m. service Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Akron Methodist
Church with Pastor Mimi Alt officiating.
Burial service will be at the Akron
Cemetery.
Lunch is to be served at the Methodist
Church after burial.
Memorial donations, in lieu of
flowers, can be made to Hope Hospice, Rochester, or Kane Lodge number 183,
Elkhart.
Hulda
G. Walters
July
2, 1921 – Sept. 27, 2012
Hulda G. WALTERS, 91, Wabash, died at 1:43 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27,
2012 at Miller's Merry Manor East, Wabash.
She was born July 2, 1921 in Tipton,
to Basil and Golda (Baker) Friermood.
She married Lester L. Walters on Dec. 31,
1938 in Wabash. He preceded her in death March 23, 1990.
She was a homemaker, worked at PK
Department Store and the Lords store, both in Wabash, and also did ironing in
her home. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, playing bingo and cards.
She is survived by her son, Lynn
(Bonnie) Walters, of DeLong, Indiana; four grandchildren, Scott Walters of
Indianapolis, Jennifer (Mark) Metzger, of Rochester, Sheryl (Stan) Wilson of
Peru, and Trinette Ferguson, of Hartford City; two sisters-in-law, Thelma
Warlick, of Elkhart, and Eugie Walters of Lizton; six great grandchildren; and
five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two
daughters, Janice Zimmerman and Sharron Tappen; one grandson; one
granddaughter; one brother; and four sisters.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday,
Oct. 1, 2012, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Charles
Sluss officiating.
Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Monday at
the funeral home.
Burial will be in Friends Cemetery,
Wabash.
The memorial guest book for Hulda may
be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Merry
E. Coleman
Merry Elizabeth COLEMAN, 43, Rochester, died at 1:04 p.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital shortly after her arrival.
Survivors include one daughter, Chelsey
Coleman; one sister, Denise Coffing; and two brothers, Joe Gamble, Rochester,
and Andrew Coleman, Florida.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at
the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is one hour prior to
services.
Benjamin
V. Mevis
Benjamin “Ben” V. MEVIS, 76, Culver, died at 12:25 a.m. in Plymouth.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon E.
Mevis, Culver; three sons, David Mevis, Elkhart, Kent Mevis, Bloomington, and
Tracy Mevis, Warsaw; one daughter, Bonnie Mevis, Culver; one brother, Ted
Mevis, Plymouth; and one sister, Grace Gamble, Plymouth.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and one
hour before the service at the funeral home.
Kenny
Moore
Kenny MOORE, 28 Rochester, died Sunday evening.
Arrangements are pending with Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thayle
Richards
Laura Thayle RICHARDS passed away gently
Friday, Sept. 21, in Union, Ky. while with her two daughters Lisa Richards of
Columbus, Ohio, and Dana Richards Skulan of Union, Ky.
Laura Thale Wallace was born in Bryan,
Texas, but later graduated from Paducah, Ky. high school and attended several reunions
in Paducah over the years including the 55 year reunion held in 2009.
She was married to Joseph H. Richards
for 52 years and was widowed in November 2007. She is survived by her two
daughters; son-in-law Dan Skulan; granddaughters Lena and Laura Mei Skulan;
stepson Douglas and his wife Leigh Richards; and grandchildren AJ and Amy
Richards.
She had a lifelong love of nature as
reflected in her many donations to environmental preservation causes as well as
making nature the subject of much of her art work. She was a talented painter,
seamstress, crafter and appreciator of all arts and spent several years as a
docent for the Columbus Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
She will be most remembered for
finding the humor in every situation and for the courageous spirit she
maintained throughout her life. She is much loved by her family and friends and
will be dearly missed.
Memorial service is 4 p.m. Oct. 6,
2012 at Union Presbyterian Church, Union, Ky.
Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. at the
church and there is a reception following the service.
An additional service will be held in
Indiana at 12:30 p.m. October 14 at the Grass Creek Methodist Church, Grass
Creek.
With a burial ceremony immediately
following at the Kewanna IOOF Cemetery.
A reception will follow at the Grass
Creek firehouse.
Memorials in lieu of flowers, if
preferred, can be made to Union Presbyterian or Grass Creek Methodist churches
respectively.
Gloria
J. Scarborough
Gloria Jean SCARBOROUGH, 72, Plymouth, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday at her
residence.
Survivors include one daughter, Tammie
Griffin, Plymouth; three sons, Ralph David Scarborough, Knox, Richard Alen
Scarborough, Plymouth, and Randal Dean Scarborough, LaPaz; five sisters, Bonnie
Varro, North Judson, Alice Cleveland, Plymouth, Lucille Christenson, Inwood,
Marilyn Woods, South Bend, and Kathryn Budka, Knox; and four brothers, Richard
White, Bass Lake, Sam White, Marion, Ill., Dennis White, Texas, and David
White, Bass Lake.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday
at the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Merry
E. Coleman
March
28, 1969 – Sept. 29, 2012
Merry Elizabeth COLEMAN, 43, of Rochester, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 29 at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after her arrival.
She was born on March 28, 1969, in
Rochester. She was the daughter of Larry J. Gamble and Carol Hunter Melton.
Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Denise; and two brothers,
Joe and Andy.
Merry is lovingly remembered by her
daughter Chelsey Coleman and fiance Don Barley; a sister Denise Coffing and
husband Chris, of Macy; two brothers, Joe Gamble and wife Stacy, of Rochester,
and Andrew Coleman, of Florida; four nephews Joey, Jake and Jared Gamble and
Trevor Hoagland and wife Kortney; two aunts, Barb Hunter, and Melva Hunter; and
one uncle, Steve Hunter and wife Carrie.
Preceding Merry in death were her
parents, Larry Gamble and Carol Melton.
A celebration of the life of Merry
Elizabeth Coleman is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester.
Friends may visit with the family one
hour prior to her services.
You may wish to light a candle to
honor Merry's memory or sign her guestbook at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Hazel
Harrison
Hazel HARRISON, 83, Rochester, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Kenneth
F. Moore
Kenneth Foster MOORE, 28, Rochester, died Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Aaron Lee
Moore, Rochester; girlfriend, Casie Atkins, Rochester; his father, John R.
Moore, Rochester; one sister, Katie Moore, Rochester; and his maternal
grandparents, Calvin and Betty Stutzman, Nappanee.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m.
Thursday, at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and
one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Kenneth
F. Moore
July
12, 1984 – Sept. 30, 2012
Mr. Kenneth Foster MOORE, 28, of Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital
on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, shortly after his admission.
Kenny was born in Plymouth on July 12,
1984, the son of John R. and Nancy L. Stutzman Moore. Growing up on the family
farm, he shared his childhood with his sister Katie.
During his high school years, Kenny
was an athlete lettering in both swimming and cross-country. He was also very active
with the local Future Farmers of America chapter. In 2003, with great pride, he
graduated from Rochester High School.
Throughout his school years, Kenny was
a ten-year Fulton County 4-H member, doing research and creating exhibits of
woodworking and electricity. He also proudly presented fine cross-bred lambs.
One year, he showed Fulton County's Grand Champion goat. During high school, he
was a junior leader and in 2003 was appointed as Duke of the fair.
With great pride, Kenny served our
country, with a tour of duty as a member of the U.S. Marines Corps Unit No.
1371, as a combat engineer in Iraq. He attained the rank of corporal.
Back home, he loved cruising around in
his charcoal gray Ford F-150. Kenny was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs
and anyone who played against Notre Dame. To relax he enjoyed shooting skeet,
target practice and deer hunting around Fulton County. He also cherished
spending time with his family.
Kenny is lovingly remembered by his
precious son, Aaron Lee Moore; his father, John R. Moore; a sister, Katie Moore
and fiance Salvador Sanchez Jr., all of Rochester; his maternal grandparents,
Calvin and Betty Stutzman, of Nappanee; his girlfriend, Casie Atkins, of
Rochester; aunts and uncles, Sue and Dale Welch, Albuquerque, N.M., Gary and
Kerry Stutzman, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Jim and Jane Moore, of Delphi, Joe and
Terry Moore, of Rochester, and Jack and Sandy Moore, of Mesa, Ariz. Numerous
cousins also survive.
He was preceded in death by his
mother, Nancy on Sept. 19, 2012.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Kenny
Moore will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at the Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Pastor Don Nunemaker officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery, northeast of Rochester.
The United States Marine Honor Guard
and Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard will accord military graveside rites.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be
made to The Aaron Lee Moore Educational Trust Fund via the First National Bank
of Monterey.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Hazel
I. Harrison
Hazel Irene HARRISON, 83, Rochester, died at 1:30 p.m., on Oct. 1, 2012.
Survivors include her son, Terry
Harrison, of Rochester; and one sister, Joann Vickrey of Davenport, Okla.
Funeral service is at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Friends may visit with the family for
two hours prior to her service.
Kern
D. Howard
Kern David HOWARD, 56, Mountain Springs Community, Texas, died Oct. 18,
2009.
Survivors include his wife, Shareen
Howard; his mother, Joyce Howard; two daughters, Kimberly Ramon, and Kristine
Howard; and one sister, Susan Ford.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday
at Culver Masonic Cemetery.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert
E. Waite
Robert E. WAITE, 75, died Aug. 2 in Grants, N.M.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary
Ellen Kendrick, Lowell, Mass.
Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Sunday
at Burr Oak Cemetery.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Merry
E. Coleman
March
28, 1969 – Sept. 29, 2012
Merry Elizabeth COLEMAN, 43, of Rochester, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 29 at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after her arrival.
She was born on March 28, 1969, in
Rochester. She was the daughter of Larry J. Gamble and Carol Hunter Melton.
Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Denise; and two brothers,
Joe and Andy.
Merry is lovingly remembered by her
daughter Chelsey Coleman and fiance Don Barley; a sister Denise Coffing and
husband Chris, of Macy; two brothers, Joe Gamble and wife Stacy, of Rochester,
and Andrew Coleman, of Florida; four nephews Joey, Jake and Jared Gamble and
Trevor Hoagland and wife Kortney; two aunts, Barb Hunter, and Melva Hunter; and
one uncle, Steve Hunter and wife Carrie.
Preceding Merry in death were her
parents, Larry Gamble and Carol Melton.
A celebration of the life of Merry
Elizabeth Coleman is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester.
Friends may visit with the family one
hour prior to her services.
You may wish to light a candle to
honor Merry's memory or sign her guestbook at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Pauline
Ruff
Pauline RUFF, 84, Life Care Center of Rochester, formerly from the
Akron area, died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Maleigh
Bradley
Maleigh Marie Rose BRADLEY, 3 days, Rochester, died at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday at Riley Children’s
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Survivors include her parents, Cynthia
Smith and Matthew Bradley; one sister, Mariyah Bradley; one brother, Jaden
Mettler; maternal grandparents, Amada Liddell and Timothy Liddell; paternal
grandparents, Judy Devona, Cedar Lake, and Todd Bradley, Rochester.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Pauline
I. Ruff
Sept.
8, 1928 – Oct. 3, 2012
Pauline I. RUFF, 84, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Akron,
died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at Life Care Center, Rochester.
She was born Sept. 8, 1928 in Akron,
to parents Russell and Carrie Churchill Swihart.
On Nov. 19, 1948 she married Alvin R.
Ruff in Akron. He preceded her in death Nov. 4, 2004.
Pauline was a homemaker and had worked
in housekeeping at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She attended the Rochester
Church of God and enjoyed needlework and gardening. Pauline enjoyed spending
time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include four daughters,
Barbara and husband Tom Ervin, Ligonier, Mary Ann and husband Monte Wilson,
Akron, Wanda and husband Hugh O’Donnell, Star City, and Donna Voorhees,
Rochester; two sisters, Norma and husband James Lee, Fruitland, Fla., and Judy
Montague, Akron; one brother, Jack Swihart, Gilead; 10 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Alvin; one great-grandson; one son-in-law, Nelson Voorhees;
and one brother, Leroy Swihart.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday,
Oct. 8, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Larry Pyeatt
officiating.
Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Sunday Oct. 7
at the funeral home.
Burial is at Nichols Cemetery, Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Jeanetta
M. Shafer
Dec.
10, 1917 – Oct. 1, 2012
Jeannetta M. SHAFER, 94, of Provo, Utah, formerly of Lucerne and
Rochester, passed away at 9:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012.
Born Dec. 10, 1917 in Pulaski County,
she was the daughter of the late Emmett O. and Beatrice G. (McClellan) Day. On
Aug. 27, 1939, she married Carl Dean Shafer and he preceded her in death in
1994.
She was a 1936 Star City High School
graduate and a graduate of Logansport Business College.
Mrs. Shafer was a former agent for the
Fulton County Agricultural Stabilization Committee. She was a member of Zion
Methodist Church in Lucerne.
Survivors include her daughter, LeAnn
Shafer Eliason, of Provo, Utah; sons, Steven C. Shafer of Wheat Ridge, Colo.,
and Jame M. Shafer, of Black Hawk, Colo. She is also survived by four
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her
twin sister, Geneva Day Shafer in 2004, and brothers, Wayne Day in 1991 and
Melbourne Day in 1965.
Private services and burial will be
held at Zion Methodist Cemetery at a later date.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Shafer family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Local arrangements have been entrusted
to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Maleigh
Bradley
Sept.
29, 2012 – Oct. 2, 2012
Infant Maleigh Marie Rose BRADLEY, 3 days, of Rochester, went to be with Jesus, at 11:25 p.m., Tuesday,
Oct. 2, 2012 at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.
Maleigh was born in South Bend on
Sept. 29, 2012, the precious daughter of Cynthia Smith and Matthew Bradley.
Maleigh is remembered for her tender
cooing of contentment, holding onto daddy and mommy's fingers, and her
expressive, sparkling blue eyes. She loved baby talking, snuggling and the
warmth of being held closely. This very strong little girl sensed an awareness
of the presence of her loving family. Her brief life here is treasured and
cherished.
Maleigh is lovingly remembered by her
parents, Cynthia Smith and Matthew Bradley; one sister, Mariyah Bradley; one
brother, Jaden Mettler; maternal grandparents, Amada Liddell and Timothy
Liddell, all of Rochester; paternal grandparents, Judy Devona, of Cedar Lake,
and Todd Bradley, of Rochester; aunts and uncles; Monica A. Smith and Desmond
Pena Hughes, Derek Bradley, Cory Riley; and several cousins also survive.
Baby Maleigh was welcomed to Heaven by
her brother, Khristian Michael Anthony Bradley.
A service celebrating the life of
little Maleigh Marie Rose Bradley is at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester with Chaplain Jason See officiating.
Friends may visit with the family one
hour prior to the service.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Monday, October 8, 2012
No
Paper – Holiday
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Larry
Smith
March
30, 1958 – Oct. 7, 2012
Larry SMITH, 54, Silver Lake, died at 7:44 a.m. at his residence.
He was born March 30, 1958, in
Springfield, Ohio to parents Lawrence G. and Ruby (Cheeks) Smith.
On May 21, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio, Larry
married Donna Jean Woodall.
While living in Dayton, Ohio, he was a
volunteer firefighter.
Larry worked in fabrication and was a
welder.
He lived in the Silver Lake area for
25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Donna
Smith; mother, Ruby Smith, Enon, Ohio; one daughter, Angela Marie Smith,
Rochester; one son, Larry W. Smith Jr. and spouse Andrea, Silver Lake; three
sisters, Patricia and spouse Orville Thomas, Verona, Ky., Carolyn and spouse Gary
Campbell, Medway, Ohio, and Ruby Ellen Bruggeman, Piqua, Ohio; one brother in-law,
William S. Woodall and spouse Kelley, Mentone; one sister in-law, Kimberly
White and spouse William, Statesville, N.C.; cousins, James and Russel Smith
and several more; mother-in-law, Marlene Smith and spouse Thomas, Akron; and
six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Lawrence G. Smith; father-in-law, William F. Woodall; and one son-in-law,
Jerimy Biltz.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday,
Oct. 11, 2012 at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, with Reverend Tom Bradford
and James Smith officiating.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
10, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial is at Hoover Mt. Hope Cemetery,
Athens.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Theodore
A. Silvers
Sept.
6, 1925 – Oct. 8, 2012
Theodore A. “Ted” SILVERS, 87, of Rochester, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in his home.
He was born Sept. 6, 1925 in Somerset,
Ky. He married Dorothy Wiegand on March 4, 1978 in Oxford, and she survives.
Ted was raised in Fowler, moving to
Rochester in 1979. He was a truck driver for 43 years, retiring from General
Transfer in Rochester.
He was a member of the Fowler American
Legion Post 57 for 68 years. Ted was also a member of the 40/8 in Lafayette,
Eagle Lodge 852 in Rochester, and D.A.V. No. 42 of Plymouth.
Survivors include one son, Greg
Silvers and wife Sherry, of Fowler; six daughters, Nancy Cathron, Brenda Jessie
and husband Dave, both of Fowler, Cheryl Noble and husband Harold, of
Lafayette, Carol Zimmerman, of Rochester, Nina Owens and husband Travis, of
Attica, and Theresa Allen and husband Mike, of Oxford; several loving
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Ted was preceded in death by his
mother, Eva Copenhaver; and a son-inlaw, Dave Zimmerman, of Rochester.
Visitation is 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 at Windler Funeral Home,
Fowler, with the funeral following the visitation.
Barbara
Conley
Barbara CONLEY, 73, Rochester, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, at her
residence.
Survivors include her husband,
Kenneth; one daughter, Angel Townsend, Lafayette; three sons, Kevin L. Conley,
Macy, Harold D. Conley, Tennessee, and Kenneth D. Conley, Tennessee; one
sister, Linda Freitag; and five brothers, Virgil Penley, Gene Penley, Larry
Penley, Carl Penley, and Jimmy Penley.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday and
one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Gerald
Denney
Gerald 'Tony' DENNEY, Argos, died at 11:32 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Hildabell
Holloway
Hildabell HOLLOWAY, 89, Life Care Center of Rochester, formerly of
Burket, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Dennis
E. Barnhisel
Nov.
18, 1940 – Oct. 10, 2012
Dennis Eugene BARNHISEL 71, of Roann,
went peacefully to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.
10, 2012 at his home.
Dennis was born Nov. 18, 1940, in
Peru, to Doine Barnhisel and Clara Powell Barnhisel. He married Cathey K. Rush
on Aug. 25, 1963 in Mexico.
He was a 1958 Graduate of Gilead High
School.
Dennis was an active member of the
Mexico Church of the Brethren.
Dennis was a farmer and enjoyed all
that working land entailed. He also worked for Hogue Engines in Akron, building
engines. He loved going to the Indianapolis 500 for the past 53 years. He was a
basketball official for 25 years. He restored a 1931 Model A that he enjoyed
showing at many car shows and he belonged to The Blacktop Cruisers Car Club. He
loved and honored his family. All who knew him felt his sweet and gentle
spirit. He was especially proud of his three grandchildren and enjoyed keeping
up with their activities.
He is survived by his wife, Cathey;
one son, Brent and wife Lana Barnhisel, of Brownsburg; one daughter, Lisa and
husband Paul Petrass, of Oro Valley, Ariz.; one brother, Richard and wife Lela
Barnhisel, of Lexington, Ky.; one sister, Roberta and husband Robert Struck, of
Roann; one sister-in-law, Caroline and husband Kraig Dawalt, of Logansport;
mother-in-law, Marjorie Rush, of Peru; three grandchildren, Erica Barnhisel, Joel
Petrass, and Megan Petrass; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct.
14, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with Michael Barnhisel officiating. Burial
will be in the Gaerte Cemetery, Gilead.
Friends may visit with the family from
5-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be
made to the Purdue Center for Cancer Research IMO Dennis Barnhisel. Mail
donations to: Purdue University Center for Cancer Research 400 Wood Street,
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2007. Donations can also be made online at
www.donate.purdue.edu/Menu.aspx.
Share a Memory or send an Online
Condolence at: www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Gerald
R. Denney
Gerald “Tony” Rudolph DENNEY, 81, Argos, died at 11:32 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include his wife, Suzie
Denney, Argos; and one brother Roger Denney, Plymouth.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home.
Hildabell
Holloway
Oct.
10, 1923 – Oct. 10, 2012
Hildabell HOLLOWAY, 89, Burket, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10,
2012, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born Oct. 10, 1923 in
Rochester, to parents Clarence Ray “Tom” and Rosa Bell (Carr) Emmons.
On Aug. 31, 1940, she married Charles
A. Holloway in Rochester. He preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 2008. They were
married for 68 years.
She was a homemaker, as well as
retiring after 17 years of service from DePuy in Warsaw. Hildabell was also a
leather crafter for many years.
She spent a lot of her younger years
around the fish hatcheries her father managed in Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty
J. and husband Oscar McCloughan, Akron; one son, Tom and wife Bonnie Holloway,
Akron; seven grandchildren, Steve Holloway, Rex Holloway, Anita Wright, Shelly
Sausman, Diane Lance, Susan Hoffman, and Lisa McCloughan; 12 great-grandchildren;
and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and one
hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial is at the Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, Rochester.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Marvin
Marshall
Marvin MARSHALL, 54, Akron, died at 9:58 p.m. Thursday at Hickory
Creek Healthcare, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Richard
L. Moyer
Richard L. “Dick” MOYER, 77, Akron, died Friday at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort
Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
George
K. Hudkins
George K. HUDKINS, 78, died Friday at his home in North Little Rock,
Ark.
Arrangements are pending with Griffen
and Leggett Funeral Chapel, North Little Rock, Ark.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Marvin
N. Marshall
April
25, 1958 – Oct. 11, 2012
Marvin Nay MARSHALL, 54, Akron, died at 9:58 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11,
2012, at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
He was born April 25, 1958 in Warsaw,
to parents Laymon Ray and Betty Sue (Howard) Marshall.
Marvin worked at Champion Door in
Warsaw for 10 years. Then he was employed for 24 years by Da-Lite Screening in
Warsaw.
He loved woodworking as well as his
very large music collection. Marvin owned as many as 3,000 albums.
Survivors include his grandmother,
Rosie Prater; two brothers, Jimmy Ray Marshall, Rochester, and Brian Butler
Marshall, Kentucky; one half sister, Shirley, Georgia; one aunt, Virgie and
husband Doug Hollan, Talma; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Marvin was preceded in death by his
parents, Laymon Ray and Betty Sue Marshall; and one brother, DJ Marshall.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 16, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Luther Bailey
officiating.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial is in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the family.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Richard
L. Moyer
Aug.
5, 1935 – Oct. 12, 2012
Richard L. MOYER, 77, Akron, died at 9:20 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where he had been hospitalized
since Oct. 6, 2012.
He was born Aug. 5, 1935 in Wabash
County, to parents George and Barbara Kuhn Moyer.
He married Norma Leiter on Sept. 25,
1953, at Olive Branch Church of God, Roann. She survives.
He had worked at Peabody Manufacturing
in North Manchester. He also was a farmer and had been a livestock trucker.
Most recently he did custom lawn mowing.
He was a member of the Silver Creek
Church of God. He enjoyed visiting with people and he loved watching the
happenings of town from his chair on the front porch. He loved his dog named
Lovey. In his earlier years he enjoyed racing trotting horses.
Survivors include his wife, Norma
Moyer, Akron; two daughters, Denise Cody, Columbia City, and Theresa and
husband Gary Ensign, Mentone; seven sons, Randy and wife Tina Moyer, Nappanee,
Terry Moyer, Columbia City, Gary and wife Holly Moyer, Argos, Danny Moyer,
Columbia City, Bob and Patty Moyer, Peru, Don and wife Tina Moyer, Nappanee,
and Chris Moyer, North Manchester; nine grandchildren; and 13
greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Tom Craig
officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday Oct.
16, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial is at Gaerte Cemetery, Macy.
Memorial contributions are open to the
donor’s choice.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Frances
L. Smith
Nov.
21, 1920 – Oct. 6, 2012
Frances Louise SMITH, 91, Belleview, Fla., passed away Oct. 6, 2012, at
Ocala Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 21, 1920, in Fulton
County to the late Esta and Edith Shriver.
In addition to her parents, she was
also preceded in death by her husband, Robert; two sons, Terry Allen Smoker,
and Dennis LeRoy Smoker; a brother, Gene Shriver, and one grandson, Eric Smoker.
Her family fondly remembers her love
for cooking, sewing, reading and her cat, Tweety.
She leaves behind to cherish her
memory, two daughters, Shelby Wogoman, Warsaw, and Phyllis (Emory) Smith,
Ocala, Fla.; four sons, Ernest “Ernie” (GeNelle) Smoker, Rochester, Dick
(Janice) Smoker, Lawrenceburg, Eddie (Lottie) Smoker, Rochester, and Jimmy
(Joanie) Smoker, Puyallup, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and
six great-great-grandchildren.
A celebration of her life was Oct. 11,
2012, with burial following in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, Fla.
Patty
S. Geiselman
Patty S. GEISELMAN, 66, Argos, died at 9:28 a.m. Monday at her
residence.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Patty
S. Geiselman
Patty Sharon GEISELMAN, 64, Argos, died at 9:28 a.m. Monday at her
residence.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary
L. Watson, Plymouth, Wilma J. Troyer, Argos, and Sherry A. Harrington, Argos;
three brothers, Gerrel Hammond, Etna Green, Michael Hammond, Argos, and Chris
Hammond, Akron.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday
at the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
William
F. Mills II
William F. MILLS II, 77, Culver,
died Oct. 16, 2012 in Plymouth.
Survivors include five sons, William
F. Mills III, Greenwood, John Mills, Plymouth, Jeffrey Mills, Plymouth, Dustin
Mills, Indianapolis, and David Mills, Granger; one daughter, Mildred C. Mills,
Plymouth ; three brothers, Sonny McQueen, Las Vegas, N.V., Dan McQueen,
Hamilton, Ohio, and Dale McQueen, Upland; and two sisters, Joanne McQueen,
Oxford, Ohio, and Sylvia Schibley, Brownsville.
Funeral service is at 3 p.m. Saturday,
at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Visitation is noon-3 p.m. Saturday at
the funeral home.
Wilodean
Rakestraw
Wilodean “Billie” RAKESTRAW, 88, Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, at First Christian Church, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Gerald
Jones
Gerald JONES, 89, Rochester, died at 2:25 a.m. Thursday at Life
Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Marketa
M. Lollar
Marketa “Marti” Mitchell LOLLAR, Warsaw, died at 12:09 p.m. Thursday at Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Arrangements are pending at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
George
J. Minarik
April
19, 1920 – Oct. 16, 2012
George J. MINARIK, 92, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16,
2012 in his home.
George was born on April 19, 1920 in
Pulaski County near North Judson, to Frank and Stephanie (Kajer) Minarik.
In 1950, he married Frances
Sensenbaugh, and they had five children. Then on June 18, 1977 he married
Marjorie Cauffman, who survives.
He retired in 1986 from the Sibley
Corporation, where he was employed for 36 years. He then worked for
ServiceMaster from 1990 until 2002.
George was a highly decorated U.S.
Army veteran of WWII. He served in the European Theatre for four years from
Jan. 20, 1942 – May 1945. He received many medals and military awards,
including the Legion of Honor Medal from France.
He was a lifelong member of the
American Legion Post No. 50 and V.F.W. Post No. 9820. He was also a member of
the V.F.W. Post No. 360. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved people and was
known as the neighborhood handyman.
Surviving George are three daughters,
Nona (Harry) Hutchins, of Walkerton, Sandy (Jim) Sanders, of South Bend, and
Becky (Kern) Kretchmer, of Plymouth; two sons, George (Donna) Minarik, of
Mishawka, and Tim (Karen) Minarik, of South Bend; two stepdaughters, Norva
(Roger Sabaj) Cauffman, of South Bend, and Sally Stypczynski, of Columbia,
S.C.; four step-sons, Edward (Diane) Cauffman, of Arizona, John (Judy)
Cauffman, of South Bend, William (Jackie) Cauffman, of New Carlisle, and Rory
(Connie) Cauffman, of Fort Wayne; 30 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren;
many great-great and greatgreat- great grandchildren; two sisters, Ella
Lockwood, of Rochester, and Louise Moore, of Lakeville; two brothers, Edward
Minarik, of North Liberty, and Frank Minarik, of Rochester; and many nieces and
nephews.
George was preceded in death by one
great-great grandchild; three sisters, Evelyn Bascom, Barbara Baron, and Marie
Minarik; and two brothers, Steve and Joe Minarik.
Funeral service is at noon Saturday,
Oct. 20, 2012 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday,
where a rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m., and for one hour prior to services on
Saturday in the funeral home.
Burial will be in New Carlisle
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Association.
To send online condolences, please
visit Kaniewski.com.
Wilodean
Rakestraw
July
19, 1924 – Oct. 17, 2012
Wilodean “Billie” RAKESTRAW, 88, Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester, passed away at 1 p.m. Wednesday
Oct. 17, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born on July 19, 1924 in
Wabash, the daughter of Claude W. and Eva Virginia (Kessler) Weimer.
On Dec. 25, 1943 in Wabash County, she
married Frederick E. Rakestraw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 2004.
Mrs. Rakestraw received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Indiana University. After many years of being a homemaker and
raising her children, she went back to school, earning a Master’s Degree from
Indiana University.
Upon completion of her graduate work,
she started her career as a science teacher at Rochester Middle School, that
spanned twenty five years.
She was an active member of the First
Christian Church, where she had been choir director. Billie had been a member
of the Rochester Parks Board and the South Bend Audubon Society.
In her spare time, she was an avid
bird watcher and appreciated classical music. She spent much time traveling
across the country and world, sighting numerous species of birds and enjoying
numerous concerts.
Survivors include her daughters, Carol
J. and husband Randy Wolfe, Owensboro, Ky., Lynne and husband Michael Kidder,
Frederick, Md.; sons, Paul D. Rakestraw, Boulder, Co., Mark R. and wife Lynn
Rakestraw, Rochester, N.Y., and John and wife Marsha Rakestraw, Portland, Ore.,
Brazilian daughter, Sonia de Senna, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; eight
grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and special friend, Paul Davis,
Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and brother, Paul K. Weimer.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Oct. 20, 2012 at First Christian Church, Rochester, with Rev. Mike
VanHeyningen officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday
at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to service
Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
First Christian Church or the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Tyrone
Stidham
Tyrone STIDHAM, 57, Rochester, died Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Gerald
R. Jones
May
15, 1923 – Oct. 18, 2012
Mr. Gerald “Jerry” JONES, 89, Rochester, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at
Life Care Center of Rochester.
He was born in Richland Center on May
15, 1923, to Ray D. and Mildred Eash Jones.
Jerry was a proud U.S. Navy veteran.
He served with the U.S. Marines on the Pacific Islands. During WWII, he was a
radio man for the Navy.
On Sept. 16, 1954, Jerry and Mary
Alice Long were married in Ligonier.
Jerry retired as a train master from
the Wabash Railroad in 1983. He was also a train dispatcher.
His memberships include the First
Christian Church, the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36 and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1343, Motor City Radio Club, Moslem Radio Club,
the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.
Jerry will be lovingly remembered by
his wife, Mary Alice; one daughter, Laura Keller and husband Vance, of Lake
Okeechobee, Fla.; two sons, Howard Jones, of Rochester, John Jones and wife
Sharon, of Trenton, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one
sister, Sara Jean Harmon, and nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; one son, Thomas W. Jones; and one brother, Waldon A 'Casey' Jones.
A celebration of the life of Gerald
“Jerry” R. Jones is 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at the Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Pastor Mike VanHeyningen officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at the funeral home.
Graveside military rites will be
conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy Honor
Guard.
Interment will be in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice
of Fulton County.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
George
K. Hudkins
May
17, 1933 – Oct. 12, 2012
George K. HUDKINS, of North Little Rock, Ark., and formerly of
Rochester, passed away on Oct. 12, 2012 at his home. He was born May 17, 1933
in Fulton County.
Leaving to cherish his memory are his
loving wife of 60 years, Mary Lou Hudkins; his children, Robert W. Hudkins
(Linda), Rochester, Diane Cole ( Bill Sosebee), North Little Rock, Ark., David
Hudkins (Terry), Cabot, Ark., and Paul Hudkins (Gina), Hope, Ark.; his
brothers, Richard Hudkins (Jean Simpson), John Hudkins (Dottie), and Virgil
Hudkins (Sue), all of Rochester; one sister Mary Ellen George (Richard),
Arizona; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his
parents, William and Mildred Hudkins; and two brothers, Don and Jerry.
Mr. Hudkins was a hard working family
man who worked at the Studebaker plant in Indiana and then was part owner of a
Marathon Oil station in Rochester.
He later moved to Arkansas, owning a
Dean Foods distributorship in Little Rock and later retired from AFCO Steel
Company. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in North Little Rock and enjoyed
hunting, fishing and his Thursday night poker game with his neighbors.
He was an avid Razorback fan who
enjoyed watching auto racing, attending Cubs games and spending time on the
family farm. He was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church.
Services were Tuesday, Oct. 16 at
Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, North Little Rock, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, Ark., or the
American Heart Association.
Tyrone
Stidham
Mr. Tyrone STIDHAM, 57, Rochester, died Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Linda.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Tuesday
at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Good Family Funeral Home is entrusted
with the services.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Thelma
K. Cooper
Jan.
30, 1916 – Oct. 18, 2012
Thelma K. COOPER, 96, of Rochester, formerly of Elkhart, passed away
at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born Jan. 30, 1916 in LaPorte
to Charles and Martha (Bowen) Kindig.
On Oct. 10, 1936 in LaPorte she
married Alvin O. Cooper. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2003 in
Rochester. Thelma retired from Miles Labs, now Bayer, where she worked for 33
years. She enjoyed traveling, sewing and she loved her dogs.
Surviving are numerous nieces and
nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four
brothers, Emery, Calvin, Lester and Nelson Kindig; and four sisters, Meadie
Warstler, Mabel Hagenbush, Blanche Ericson and Hazel Thompson.
Visitation is from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at
Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home.
A procession will form at the funeral
home after visitation and will proceed to Rice Cemetery where there will be a
graveside service. Pastor Bob Vale from the Osceola United Methodist church
will preside over the service.
Memorial contributions may be given to
the Alzheimer’s Association.
Gerald
L. Liner, Jr.
Jan.
30, 1971 – Oct. 19, 2012
Gerald L. “Ger” LINER, Jr., 41, of Fishers, passed away Oct. 19, 2012.
He was born Jan. 30, 1971 in
McKeesport, Pa., to the late Gerald Louis and Antoinette Olandese Liner. His
stepmother, Peggy Liner, survives.
Ger was a graduate of Norwin High
School in North Huntingdon, Pa., class of 1989. He received a Bachelor’s degree
in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1993 from Westminster College in New
Wilmington, Pa., where he starred in football and track and field for the
Westminster Titans.
Ger married Kaci Michelle Stump, Nov.
22, 1997, and was a senior systems analyst for Sallie Mae for 14 years and was
currently employed by DFAS. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church.
Ger loved spending time outdoors with
his family, playing sports with his children, and spending time at the family
cabin in the Pennsylvania mountains.
Ger is survived by his loving wife of
almost 15 years, Kaci Michelle Liner; children, Griffin Kage, Ella Grace, and
Grissom Gerald Liner; brothers, Michael A., Steven J., Glenn C. (Susan), Kevin
T., and Ronald W. (Rene) Liner; sister, Mary Alice Hill (Dave); stepbrother,
Joseph Finau (Tara); niece and nephew, Adam and Abigail Liner.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
23, 2012 and from 8 a.m. until the funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Shirley Brothers, Fishers-Castleton Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Crossroads Community Church.
Wilma
I. McGee
Wilma I. McGEE, 83, Kewanna, died Sunday at Hickory Creek of
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral home, Rochester.
Tyrone
Stidham
June
15, 1955 – Oct. 18, 2012
Mr. Tyrone STIDHAM, 57, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18,
2012 at Woodlawn Hospital.
He was born on June 15, 1955 in
Chicago to Bessie Kennedy Stidham.
Tyron was a carpet layer with
Consolidated Carpets of Rochester. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran
Church. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, putting together model cars
and working word search puzzles.
On May 2, 2009 Tyrone and Linda Smith
were married in Rochester.
He is survived by his wife Linda, at
home.
A public graveside service will be at
11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery with Rev. Jim
Wasmuth officiating.
Good Family Funeral Home has been
entrusted with the services.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Wilma
I. McGee
Sept.
3, 1929 – Oct. 21, 2012
Mrs. Wilma Irene McGEE, 83, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:37 a.m. Sunday,
Oct. 21, 2012 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1929 in
Hughes County, Okla., to Fred and Elva Siple Nette.
On May 27, 1948, Wilma and Harold Dean
McGee were married in Athens. He preceded her in death in 1974. She had lived
in the Fulton County community most of her life. Wilma retired from Hart
Schaffner and Marx in 1993 after 33 years of service. She was a member of the
Kingdom Hall of Rochester.
Wilma will be lovingly remembered by
her daughter, Rebecca A Honkomp and husband John Wayne of Macy; two sons,
Randall L. McGee, of Rochester, and Roy D. McGee and wife Debbie, of Nyona
Lake; four grandchildren, Dominea Kae, Brandi Renea, Roy Alan, Natasha; and two
great-grandchildren and another one to arrive soon; one sister, Harriett Owens,
of Rochester; and one brother, Frederick Nette of Georgia. Nieces and nephews
also survive.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; one daughter, Evelyn M. Faulstich; and one sister, Alice
Slaybaugh.
Private family services will be held
in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Interment will be in the Athens
Cemetery.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Marjorie
J. Minarik
June
1, 1922 – Oct. 19, 2012
Marjorie J. “Cauffman” MINARIK, 90, of South Bend, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in
Memorial Hospital.
Marjorie was born on June 1, 1922 in
Leiters Ford, Fulton County, to Norvannah M. and Lillian Marie (Barnhart)
Alber.
She had been employed as a beautician
for 62 years. Marjorie worked at the “Beauty Salon” in Mishawaka after
graduating from beauty school. She then moved to Maryland while her husband was
in the military and worked as a beautician on the military base.
She then moved to New Carlisle, and operated
her own beauty shop at home and worked at both Hamilton Grove and Miller’s
Merry Manor.
On Aug. 15, 1943 she married Russell
Cauffman, he died on Oct. 6, 1972. Then on June 18, 1977 she married George J.
Minarik who preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2012.
Marjorie was a member of TOPS No. 813,
New Carlisle since 1968, War Mothers of New Carlisle; and the American Legion
Post No. 50 Women’s Auxiliary.
Survivors include two daughters, Norva
(Rober Sabaj) Cauffman, of South Bend, IN, and Sally Stypczynski, of Columbia,
S.C.; four sons, Edward (Diane) Cauffman, of Arizona, Jon (Judy) Cauffman, of
South Bend, William (Jackie) Cauffman, of New Carlisle, and Rory (Connie)
Cauffman, of Fort Wayne; 30 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, many
great-great grandchildren; five brothers, Addison (Nita) Alber, of Chandler,
Ariz., Wayne (Mary) Alber, of Rochester, Dick (Jean) Alber, of Rochester, Larry
(Sharon) Alber of Brookville, Ohio, and Phillip Alber of Fort Wayne; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Norvannah M. Alber, Jr., who died at birth, and Ramon Alber; and one
great-grandson, Dustin Cauffman.
Funeral services are at noon, Friday,
Oct. 26, 2012 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend.
Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m.,
Thursday and from 11:00 a.m. - noon Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in New Carlisle
Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.
To send online condolences, please visit
Kaniewski.com.
Reghan
L. Nellans
May
22, 1981 – Oct. 20, 2012
Reghan L. NELLANS, 31, Mentone, passed away at 8:26 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
20, 2012 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born May 22, 1981, to parents
Rod and Marla (Martin) Kreft.
On Aug. 23, 2003, she married Marc W.
Nellans in Bourbon. He survives.
Reghan was a stay at home mom. She was
a member of the Harrison Center Church. She served on the board at Jack and
Jill Preschool. Her life was wrapped around her husband and children.
Survivors include her husband, Marc
Nellans, Mentone; one daughter, Campbell Nellans; three sons, Benton, Graham
and Boden Nellans; her parents, Rod and Marla Kreft, Tippecanoe; three sisters,
Danielle and husband Wil Holland, Bourbon, Kylie and husband Chad Bailey,
Tippecanoe, and Lindsey and husband Nick Antoni, Corpus Christi, Texas; three
brothers, Brett Kreft, Tippecanoe, Drue Camp, Pendleton, Calif., Matthew Kreft,
Barnegat, N.J.; father-in-law, Brant and wife Shirley Nellans, Winona Lake;
maternal grandmother, Phyllis Martin, Tippecanoe; paternal grandparents,
Richard and Nancy Kreft, Tippecanoe; sister-in-law, Amy Jo and husband Eric
Brown, Macy; and brother-in-law Scot and wife Alicia Nellans, Lafayette.
Reghan was preceded in death by her
mother-in-law, Cynthia Nellans; grandfather, William Martin; and niece Jenna
Holland.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Harrison Center Church, Etna Green, with pastor Rob
Vance officiating.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
24, 2012 at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery,
Tippecanoe.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Jack and Jill Preschool.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Betty
J. Cowan
Betty J. COWAN, 86, formerly of Argos, died at 6:03 a.m. Monday at
Rittenhouse Senior Living, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Stephanie
Bird
Stephanie Stutzman BIRD, 47, formerly of Rochester, died Monday in Albany,
Ore., after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
A memorial service is Thursday, Oct.
25 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Albany, Ore.
Fisher Funeral Home of Albany is
handling arrangements, and online condolences for the family may be posted at
www.fisherfuneralhome.com.
Ellen
M. Clemans
May
10, 1920 – Oct. 21, 2012
Ellen M. CLEMANS, 92, of Sidney, Ohio, formerly of Twelve Mile, passed
away at 10:29 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in the Wilson Hospital emergency room,
Sidney, Ohio.
Born May 10, 1920 in Chicago, Ill.,
she was the daughter of the late Harris P. and Grace H. Wells McCord.
She was married Feb. 21, 1942 in
Logansport to Ralph F. “Spike” Clemans, who preceded her in death Sept. 24,
1997.
Ellen was retired from R.B.M. where
she had worked for many years.
She was a member of Bethlehem United
Methodist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Karen
Mroz and her husband Joseph, of Sidney, Ohio, Beth Ciavardoni and her husband
Robert of Rochester, and Liane Hurst and her special friend David Hurst, of
Macy; one sister, Wilda Cunningham-Living, of Lafayette; six grandchildren,
Thomas (Eileen) Mroz, Centerville, Ohio, Stephanie (Randall) Mote, of Lebanon,
Ohio, Stacey (Fredy) Lopez, of Macy, Anna Hurst (companion William Certain), of
Walton, Seth (Kristin) Hurst, of Huntington, and Brandon Ciavardoni, of
Rochester; nine great-grandchildren, April (Nathan) Jenkins, Anthony Mote,
James Skiles, Dakota Riviera, Mikila Certain, Brian Mroz, Paige Mroz, Johanna
Lopez, and Eric Domnique Lopez; and one great-greatgrandson, Ethan Jenkins.
She was preceded in death by one
sister, Gloria McCord; and one brother, Robert McCord.
A funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Pastor Teri
White officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bethel
Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today
and one hour prior to the services on Thursday in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
You may light a candle of hope in
remembrance of Ellen, share condolences in her guestbook and view her video
tribute online at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.
Candy
J. Francis
March
9, 1970 – Oct. 23, 2012
Candy J. FRANCIS, 42, Silver Lake, died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday at her
residence after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.
She was born March 9, 1970 in
Rochester, to parents Michael O. and Cindy L. (Ginther) Jernigan.
She lived in the Silver Lake area for
12 years.
Candy graduated in 1988 from Rochester
High School.
She worked as a secretary for
Stonehenge Golf Course in Warsaw and was attending Ivy Tech.
Survivors include her parents, Michael
and Cindy Jernigan, Rochester; one son, Drew Francis, Silver Lake; one brother,
Chad and spouse Dana Jernigan, Rochester; and her boyfriend Erik Conley, Silver
Lake.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct.
26 at Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, with Reverend Tom Craig officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 and
one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Hoover Mt.
Hope Cemetery, Athens.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Online condolences may be sent to
earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Marjorie
J. Minarik
June
1, 1922 – Oct. 19, 2012
Marjorie J. “Cauffman” MINARIK, 90, of South Bend, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in
Memorial Hospital.
Marjorie was born on June 1, 1922 in
Leiters Ford, Fulton County, to Norvannah M. and Lillian Marie (Barnhart)
Alber.
She had been employed as a beautician
for 62 years. Marjorie worked at the “Beauty Salon” in Mishawaka after
graduating from beauty school. She then moved to Maryland while her husband was
in the military and worked as a beautician on the military base.
She then moved to New Carlisle, and
operated her own beauty shop at home and worked at both Hamilton Grove and
Miller’s Merry Manor.
On Aug. 15, 1943 she married Russell
Cauffman, he died on Oct. 6, 1972. Then on June 18, 1977 she married George J.
Minarik who preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2012.
Marjorie was a member of TOPS No. 813,
New Carlisle since 1968, War Mothers of New Carlisle; and the American Legion
Post No. 50 Women’s Auxiliary.
Survivors include two daughters, Norva
(Rober Sabaj) Cauffman, of South Bend, and Sally Stypczynski, of Columbia,
S.C.; four sons, Edward (Diane) Cauffman, of Arizona, Jon (Judy) Cauffman, of
South Bend, William (Jackie) Cauffman, of New Carlisle, and Rory (Connie)
Cauffman, of Fort Wayne; three stepdaughters, Nona (Harry) Hutchins, of
Walkerton, Sandy (Jim) Sanders, of South Bend, and Becky (Kern) Dretchmer, of
Plymouth; two stepsons, George (Donna) Minarik, of Mishawaka, and Tim (Karen)
Minarik, of South Bend; 30 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, many
great-great grandchildren; five brothers, Addison (Nita) Alber, of Chandler,
Ariz., Wayne (Mary) Alber, of Rochester, Dick (Jean) Alber, of Rochester, Larry
(Sharon) Alber of Brookville, Ohio, and Phillip Alber of Fort Wayne; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Norvannah M. Alber, Jr., who died at birth, and Ramon Alber; and one
great-grandson, Dustin Cauffman.
Funeral services are at noon, Friday,
Oct. 26, 2012 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend.
Friends may call from 2 -8 p.m.,
Thursday and from 11:00 a.m. - noon Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in New Carlisle
Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.
To send online condolences, please
visit Kaniewski.com.
John
B. Prior
April
2, 1939 – Oct. 22, 2012
Local resident of Miami County, John
Benjamin “Ben” PRIOR, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at
his residence, soon after chopping a truckload of firewood.
He was born on April 2, 1939 in Miami
County, to the late Cecil M. and Goldie C. (Yoder) Prior.
On Sept. 19, 1965, he married the love
of his life, Bonnie C. (Hill) Prior, Rochester. She survives.
They had four sons, Greg (Florida),
Brent, John (deceased), and Michael (wife Jennifer); granddaughters Emily,
Clair, and Audrey; and one brother, James O. Prior (wife Jan), Peru.
After two years service in the US Army
as a mechanic in the motor pool, Ben returned to his employment on the Nickel
Plate Road, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway as CSX freight and passenger service
engineer.
Since retiring in 2001 with 42 years
of service, Ben enjoyed much of the summer seasons helping to move rides,
selling tickets, and running for supplies on Mike and Jennifer’s carnival
midway.
Ben was also known as JB Prior, his
railroad call name, and enjoyed telling stories of railroad trips and
derailments.
He was a lifelong member of the
Oakdale Baptist Church. He was also a member of the United Transportation Union
Enginemen, Peru Moose Lodge, The American Legion and the International
Independent Showman’s Association, a carnival operators club in Gibsonton, Fla.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at
Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor Trent Eikenberry officiating.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home.
Miami County Military Rites Team will
conduct military services.
Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery,
Denver.
Memorials may be made to the Oakdale
Baptist Church through the funeral home.
Betty
J. Cowan
Betty Jane COWAN, 86, formerly of Argos, died at 6:03 a.m. Monday at
Rittenhouse Senior Living, Indianapolis.
Survivors include one daughter, Susan
Cowan-Jenkins, Indianapolis; and one sister, Doris Kleckner, Indianapolis.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at
Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Culver.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to the service at the
church.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Vivian
E. Overmyer
April
18, 1914 – Oct. 23, 2012
Vivian E. OVERMYER, 98, Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, and formerly of Akron,
passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth.
She was born on April 18, 1914 in
Rochester, the daughter of Ellsworth and Zella (Essick) Wagoner.
She was married to Harold Trout and he
preceded her in death in 1950. In 1959, she married Charles Overmyer. He
preceded her in death in 1978.
Mrs. Overmyer had been a homemaker.
She had been a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, and while
living in Akron, she attended the Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was active
in the Ruth’s Missionary Circle.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy
and husband Don Ensminger, Plymouth, and Sally and husband Dave Leininger,
Akron; one son, Phil and wife Tina Trout, Indianapolis; one stepdaughter, June
Brinkroeger, Rochester; six grandchildren; five step grandchildren; sixteen
great grandchildren; four great-stepgrandchildren, and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday,
Oct, 26, 2012 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Reverend
Phil Pratt officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to
service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Mary
J. McIntire
July
24, 1925 – Oct. 23, 2012
Mary Jane McINTIRE, 87, Shelbyville, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23,
2012, at Hospice Inpatient Facility, Columbus.
She was born July 24, 1925, in Fulton
County to Gail and Esther (Miller) Matthews.
She graduated from Talma High School
in 1943.
On Aug. 9, 1943, she married Alonzo W.
McIntire.
Mary Jane had lived in the Shelbyville
area for 21 years. Before that she lived in Rochester for 22 years and in
Kewanna for 20.
She was a homemaker and a self
employed babysitter for several years.
She was a member of the St. Paul
Methodist Church. Mary Jane was active in both their senior citizens and ladies
groups.
She loved bowling, crocheting,
reading, attending craft shows, cards, going to the casino and spending time
with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Alonzo
W. McIntire, Shelbyville; one son, Jim (Pat) McIntire, Kingsford, Mich.; one
daughter, Julie (John) Preidt, Shelbyville; one brother, John (Jeri) Matthews,
Bossier City, La.; two sisters, Eva Green, Rochester, and Connie Brown,
Logansport; five grandchildren, Chris McIntire, Shaun McIntire, Sharon Preidt,
Katy Preidt, and Johnna Preidt.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; one brother, Bobby Matthews; and one sister, Shirley Fisher.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Friday, Oct.
26, 2012 at the Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home, Shelbyville, with
Reverend Mike Layne officiating.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Burial is at the Paul Hill Cemetary,
St. Paul.
Memorial contributions may be made
through the funeral home to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Hospice of South
Central Indiana.
Clara
Hansen
Clara Elizabeth HANSEN, 89, Culver, died Tuesday at Hospice House, South
Bend.
She is survived by her four children,
Patricia McFarlin, Elkhart, Michael Hansen, Mansfield, Ohio, John Hansen,
Lapaz, and Peggy Personette, Culver; and one sister, Katherine Anders,
Plymouth.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday at
the Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Lesa
J. Barker
Lesa J. BARKER, 48, Rochester, died Thursday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Gerald
L. Liner, Jr.
Jan.
30, 1971 – Oct. 19, 2012
Gerald L. “Ger” LINER, Jr., 41, of Fishers, passed away Oct. 19, 2012.
He was born January 30, 1971 in
McKeesport, Pa., to the late Gerald Louis and Antoinette Olandese Liner. His
stepmother, Peggy Liner, survives.
Ger was a graduate of Norwin High
School in North Huntingdon, Pa., class of 1989. He received a Bachelor’s degree
in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1993 from Westminster College in New
Wilmington, Pa., where he starred in football and track and field for the
Westminster Titans.
Ger married Kaci Michelle Stump, Nov.
22, 1997, and was a senior systems analyst for Sallie Mae for 14 years and was
currently employed by DFAS. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church.
Ger loved spending time outdoors with
his family, playing sports with his children, and spending time at the family
cabin in the Pennsylvania mountains.
Ger is survived by his loving wife of
almost 15 years, Kaci Michelle Liner; children, Griffin Kage, Ella Grace, and
Grissom Gerald Liner; brothers, Michael A., Steven J., Glenn C. (Susan), Kevin
T., and Ronald W. (Rene) Liner; sister, Mary Alice Hill (Dave); stepbrother,
Joseph Finau (Tara); niece and nephew, Adam and Abigail Liner.
Funeral service was 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 24, 2012 at Shirley Brothers, Fishers-Castleton Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Crossroads Community Church.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Lesa
Barker
Sept.
22, 1964 – Oct. 25, 2012
Mrs. Lesa Greathouse BARKER, 48, Rochester, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Thursday,
Oct. 25, 2012 at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 22, 1964 in
Indianapolis, to Larry and Linda Bailey Greathouse.
A proud graduate of Plainfield High
School, Lesa later attended Cedarville Christian College.
For 20 years, Lesa worked for National
Car Rental as a loss control manager. She also worked as a substitute teacher
and bus driver for the Avon School Corporation.
Prior to losing her fight with cancer,
Lisa owned and operated the Fulton County Gun Club in Rochester.
Lisa loved her Lord and cherished the
time spent with her family and friends.
On March 19, 2011 Lesa and Donald J.
Barker were married in Brown County.
Lesa will be lovingly remembered by
her husband Don; her daughter, Savannah Jo Boone; mother, Linda Barker, of
Bloomfield; father, Larry Greathouse and wife Delores, of Fishers; one sister,
Cindy Schulte and husband Nathan, of Bloomfield; one brother, Anthony
Greathouse and wife Lexi, of Monticello; nieces, Lacey Franklin, Kylie
Greathouse, Rhylie Funk; nephews, Reece Schulte, Ryan Schulte, Kaden
Greathouse, Rheagan Greathouse, Aspen Greathouse; and two stepdaughters, Ashley
Boone and Lindsay Boone.
A celebration of the life of Lesa
Greathouse Barker is 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 in the Plainfield Bible
Church, Plainfield with Chaplain Jason See officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
noon - 3 p.m. in the church.
Interment will be in the Maple Hill
Cemetery of Plainfield.
Memorials may be made in Lesa's memory
to the Mile High Down Syndrome Association at www.mhdsa.org or 3515 South
Tamarac Drive, Suite 320, Denver, CO, 80237.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Good Family Funeral Home has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Mildred
A. Jones
Mildred A. JONES, 96, Plymouth, formerly of Macy, died Thursday at
Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Jesse
Bradley
Jesse BRADLEY, 86, Culver, died Sunday at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at
the Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Mildred
A. Jones
July
26, 1916 – Oct. 25, 2012
Mildred Alamedia JONES, 96, formerly of Macy, passed away on Thursday, Oct.
25, 2012 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born July 26, 1916 in Union Township,
Miami County, she was the daughter of John and Belva L. Lockwood Mathias.
On Oct. 14, 1939, she was married to
Berne O. Jones, and he preceded in death on Nov. 1, 2007.
She was a member of Pleasant Hill
United Methodist Church and a longtime member of the former Macy chapter of the
Order of the Eastern Star, where she had been a Past Matron.
Survivors include her four sons, Berne
L. Jones and his wife Holly, Kooskia, Idaho, Glen E. Jones and his wife Chris,
Rochester, Dale L. Jones and his wife Sherry, Oxford, and Carl D. “Pete” Jones
and his wife Ladeana, Peru; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and
several stepgrandchildren and greatstepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one
daughter, Marvis Ann Morgan and her husband Jim; one sister, Cleo M. DePue; and
three brothers, Vernon Mathias, Jacob “Bud” Mathias, and Dean Mathias.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Pastor Wayne
Balmer officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.
Burial will follow in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mexico.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
The online guestbook can be signed at
www.mcclainfh.com.
Blanche
E. Norman
May
22, 1919 – Oct. 27, 2012
Blanche E. Myers NORMAN, 93, Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash, formerly of
the Akron and Macy areas, died at 1:32 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at Miller’s
Merry Manor East, Wabash.
She was born May 22, 1919 in
Washington County to parents Oren and Alta E. Smith Howard.
While growing up, her family lived in
the Greentown area.
On Oct. 24, 1937 she married Lawson E.
Myers in Amboy. He preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1966. Later on June 10, 1972
she married W. Glen Norman in Miami County. He preceded her in death on Dec.
11, 1996.
Blanche was a homemaker and had also
worked at Controls Inc. in North Manchester.
She enjoyed quilting, gardening, sewing
and cooking with one of her specialties being butterscotch pie.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy
and husband James Friend, Rochester; two sons, Steven and wife Peggy Myers,
Macy, and Randy and wife Peggy Myers, Roann; five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren;
one stepdaughter, Mary Jo and husband Jim Frushour, Rochester; one stepson,
Larry and wife Lorraine Norman, Akron; 16 stepgrandchildren, and 32
great-stepgrandchildren; six great-great-stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
husbands Lawson E. Myers and W. Glen Norman; and one son, David Myers in 1948.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with Reverend George
Hapner officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
30, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in Clymer
Cemetery, Waupecong, south of Peru on Strawtown Pike.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Bonnie
J. Walters
June
12, 1919 – Oct. 27, 2012
Bonnie Jean Duffey WALTERS, beloved daughter, cherished wife, and devoted mother, passed away
Saturday, Oct. 27 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.
She was born on a farm north of
Lafontaine on June 12, 1919 to John Glenn Duffey and Kate Parker Duffey. Her
parents and brothers, Charles Parker Duffey and Dick Duffey preceded her in
death.
A child of the depression, she
graduated from Lafontaine High School in 1937 and attended Ball State Teachers
College, receiving a teaching credential in 1939. Bonnie shared her knowledge,
curiosity, patience, and humor with students at Lincolnville, Lafontaine,
Kewanna, and Rochester schools during her career as an elementary teacher.
Bonnie married Russell D. Walters on
April 19, 1941 in Lafontaine. As the wife of a WWII Army officer, they lived in
Alabama, Arkansas, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, and Texas before she returned to
Lafontaine when Russell was sent to the European theater.
After the war, they lived in
Lafontaine, Fulton, Kewanna, and Richland Center before returning to Wabash
County. Russell preceded her in death in 1988. She is survived by her
daughters, Patricia Ann Walters, Lafontaine, and Betty Joan and husband Mark
Martens, Rochester; one son, Charles Robert and wife Connie Beck Walters,
Indianapolis; and American Field Service son, Noel Lim and wife Cathy Painter
Lim, West Caldwell, N.J.
Other survivors include grandson,
Robert Kumler and wife Kim; and granddaughter, Andrea Kumler Benbow and
husband, Kip, all of Lafontaine; grandchildren, Lieutenant Adam Walters, wife
Sarah and son, Russell D. of San Diego, Calif., Patrick Walters, Indianapolis,
Katie Martens, Bloomington, Sadie Martens, Indianapolis, Brendan Lim, New York
City, N.Y., and Ligaya Lim, West Caldwell, N.J.
A daughter, Nancy Jean Walters Kumler
preceded her in death in 1995 as did son-in-law, Richard Kumler in 2012.
Bonnie was active in every community
in which she lived. She loved to play bridge and was able to continue this
activity at Peabody Retirement Center. She recently received her 75 Year
membership pin from the Order of Eastern Star and had served as Worthy Matron
of the Lafontaine Chapter.
She had also been an active member and
was past president of Eta Mu Chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority in Rochester as
well as past president of Wabash County Retired Teachers Association. She had
been a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in the many communities
in which she lived. She will be mourned by her family and friends, but
remembered for a life well lived.
Her life will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
on Nov. 1, 2012 at McDonald Funeral Home, Lafontaine Chapel, Lafontaine, with
Pastor Brad Garrett officiating.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 at McDonald Funeral Home, Lafontaine Chapel, with
Eastern Star services beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Burial will follow at the Lafontaine
I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Lafontaine.
Memorials may be made to the Nancy and
Dick Kumler Scholarship Fund, Lafontaine Masonic Lodge, or the Wabash County
Historical Museum in Wabash.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family
at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
Marketa
Lollar
May
28, 1961 – Oct. 18, 2012
Marketa “Martee” LOLLAR, age 51, went to sleep and woke up next to her Lord and Savior on
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Martee was born on May 28, 1961. She
was a resident of Kosciusko County, graduating from Warsaw Community High
School in 1979, then went on to attend DePauw University. On graduation day,
she walked across the stage as a proud Alpha Gamma Delta, holding a Bachelors
degree in English Composition.
Martee was a vocalist with the ‘78
Sounds of Hope tour, and performed in eight European countries as a member of
their choir.
On April 6, 1985, Martee married her
“PC,” or prince charming as she called him, Marion “Truman” Lollar in Tampa,
Fla. The love they shared for each other was one of a kind and undeniable by
anyone who saw them together. Martee faithfully attended Warsaw Community
Church where she enjoyed worshipping her best friend, Jesus Christ, along with
pursuing mission trips, assisting with children’s ministries and leading Bible
studies.
While homeschooling her daughters,
Kyra and Nakita, Martee edited and published many pieces of work for a variety
of organizations. Before moving to Warsaw, Martee was Assistant Director of
Good News Express in Rochester, a performing group whose goal was to spread the
gospel through song and dance.
Martee always stayed very involved in
her daughters’ lives. As they entered high school she followed closely behind,
landing a job at Warsaw Community High School as a job coach for the special
needs students, which brought her great joy.
After school, she would assist in
coaching the W.C.H.S. dance team where her daughters were both members. Martee
enjoyed many motorcycle trips with her husband, time camping with family and friends,
and always looked forward to Christian women’s retreats.
Above all else, Martee was a true
servant of Christ, always looking for ways to help others in a way that would
glorify God.
Martee is survived by her husband
Truman; and three daughters, Tiffany, Kyra and Nakita. Martee is also survived
by her parents Richard and Donna Mitchell; a sister, Kathi (spouse Robb Blume);
a brother Rick Mitchell, (spouse Wendy).
A scholarship fund has been
established in Martee's name at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
Donations can be made there to the
Martee Mitchell Lollar Memorial Scholarship Fund or online at www.kcfoundation.org.
The scholarship will be presented each year to a Warsaw student who has
demonstrated an alignment with the values Martee lived each day. Those values
include a commitment to serving others, helping disadvantaged and special needs
children, and being actively involved in their church or community.
A memorial service for Martee is at 3
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 at Warsaw Community Church, Warsaw.
A time of gathering with friends and
family is after the memorial service at the church. Pastor Denny Wilson will be
officiating the service.
Burial will be at a later date.
McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel is in
charge of local arrangements.
To sign the guestbook or send
condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Rex
S. Day
Sept.
15, 1944 – Oct. 28, 2012
Rex Sandor DAY, 68, Dothan, Ala., passed away Oct. 28, 2012.
He was born Sept. 15, 1944 to Bower
“Si” and Roseleene (Robbins) Day in Macy.
He is survived by three children,
Michael R. (Tracy) Day, Wabash, Michelle J. (David) Stafford, Silver Lake, and
Marcella J. (Randy) Shepherd, Wabash; five grandchildren; his mother, Roseleene
Day, Macy; two brothers, Bud (Barb) Day, Chili, and Robin (Pam) Day, Rochester;
and one sister, Sianna (Jerry) Deeds, Macy.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Si; and two brothers, Ray and David Day.
Rex was a US Navy veteran and an avid
golfer. He attended the First Baptist Church in Dothan, Ala.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday,
Nov. 1, 2012 at the Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Dothan, Ala.
To share condolences with the family,
visit www.southernheritagefh.com.
John
M. Frazier
John Michael FRAZIER, 61, Anderson, died Saturday in Monrovia.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce A.
Frazier, Anderson; one son, John M. Frazier Jr., Orestes; three daughters,
Connie Moore, Rochester, Lori Lawson, Anderson, and Danett Frazier Gray,
Goldsmith; one brother, Keith Frazier, Tipton; and one sister, Bonnie Martin,
Noblesville.
Funeral service is 6 p.m. Thursday at
Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood.
Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Corinthy
L. Kerr
Corinthy L. KERR, 77, Delong, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Corinthy
L. Kerr
Aug.
30, 1935 – Oct. 30, 2012
Corinthy L. “Pinky” KERR, 77, of the Rochester and Delong areas, passed away at 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born on Aug. 30, 1935, in
Whiting, the daughter of James Adda and Sallie Corinthy (Gilliam) Kerr.
She had worked as a home health care
provider to the elderly for many years. She was a member of the Cline Gardens
Christian Church, Griffith, and enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include her sons, Daniel R.
Quisenberry, Rochester, and David J. Zaja, Hendersonville, N.C.; one daughter,
Diana Zaja and husband David Gilbert, Munster; grandchildren, Deborah
Quisenberry and husband Wade Moss, Jacob and wife Denise Quisenberry, Jeremie
Quisenberry, Daniel R. Quisenberry, Joshua and wife Emily Quisenberry,
Francesca Carroll, Elizabeth Quisenberry and husband Rafael Jimenez, Krystal
Quisenberry, Sheila Pierce, Renae Mercer, Christian Zaja, and Kyle Gilbert;
great-grandchildren, Jordan Moss, Matthew Moss, Xavier Florida, Briana Florida,
Benjamin Moss, Savannah Moss, Gabriel Quisenberry, Daniel Quisenberry, Blake
Quisenberry, Malachi Quisenberry, Chelsea Quisenberry, Jacob Quisenberry, Angel
Quisenberry, Deborah Quisenberry, Jordan Quisenberry, Courtney Quisenberry,
Joslyn Quisenberry, Rafael Jimenez, Randy Lee Nichols, William Pierce, Candice
Pierce, Camden Nichols, Ethan Nichols, Haily Nichols, Hunter Nichols, Sharlean
Melroy and James Melroy and many more who called her Grandma Pinky; sisters,
Eunice Marie Bullion and Naomi Grace Vavrecan; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son,
Randy A. Johnson in 2002; greatgrandson, Ronald Carter II; brothers, Horace D.
Kerr in 2003, William Nelson “Doc” Kerr in 1953, and Henry Alton Kerr in 1928;
sisters, Julia Esther Dukes in 2002 and Beaulah E. Francis in 2000; and devoted
companion and friend, Howard “Dees” Spradlin in 2010.
Memorial services will be announced at
a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Francis
R. Rogers
Nov.
29, 1918 – Oct. 30, 2012
Reverend Francis Roland ROGERS went to be with his Lord and
Savior, at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012, at his residence at Gardens of Lake
City of Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 93.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1918, in
Rochester, to Raymond Roy Rogers and Ruth (Lowe) Rogers. He was married on
April 6, 1946 to Betty Lou Dillman, who preceded him in death in 1990. He then
remarried in 1991 to Ruth Hunter, who passed away in 2008.
He was at Pearl Harbor and served in
the US Army during WWII, and was honorably discharged in 1945. Francis was a
1956 graduate of the Moody Bible Institute, a 1965 graduate of Grace College in
Winona Lake, and he received his Masters degree from Purdue University in 1974.
He was a Baptist minister in Illinois,
Ohio, and Rochester, as well as a farmer. He had been a resident of Kosciusko
County since 1999, where he was a member of Pleasant View Bible Church in
Warsaw.
He will be lovingly remembered by his
three daughters, Cyndi (husband Allan) Parman, Wabash, Sandra Sue (husband
David) Miller, Exeter, Calif., Mary Ann (husband John) Pugh, Michigan City,
Mich.; and his son, James Ray (wife Laurie) Rogers, Winona Lake. He also leaves
behind 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nora Ella
Long, Avon.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; both wives; one brother, Jim Rogers; and two sisters, Rhea Dielman and
Rosella Benefiel.
His funeral service will be conducted
at noon Friday Nov. 2, 2012 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, and
officiated by Pastor Michael Hontz.
There will be visitation from 10 a.m.
– noon prior to the funeral service.
A graveside service follows at 3 p.m.
at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Rochester, with military rites.
Memorial donations may be directed to
Hope Hospice, Rochester, and would be appreciated by his family.
Online condolences may be sent through
the funeral home’s Web Site at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Wilma
I. McGee
Wilma Irene McGEE, 83, of Kewanna, died at 1:37 a.m. Oct. 21, 2012 at
Hickory Creek of Rochester.
Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday
at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
James
L. Nye
Aug.
22, 1946 – Oct. 29, 2012
James L. NYE, 66, Rochester, formerly of Redding, Calif., passed
away Oct. 29, 2012 at his home. Jim and his wife Carol moved to Rochester in
2010.
He was born Aug. 22, 1946, in Peru to
James E. and Elizabeth L. Nye.
Jim was the owner of J & B
Programs, Inc. and J & B Residential, of Redding Calif.
Jim was a disabled Vietnam veteran and
US Army Captain. He served in Vietnam from July 1967 to April 1968. He received
the Vietnam Service Medal; Combat Infantryman’s Badge; Vietnam Campaign medal;
two Purple Hearts; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea); and the Army
Commendation Medal.
Surviving Jim is his wife of 32 years,
Carol D.W. Nye, Rochester. Other survivors include seven children, James L.
(Lauri) Nye, Kokomo, Bret A. (Janis) Nye, Peru, Melissa A. (Tim) Dice, Wabash,
Jeremiah C. (Wendy) Nye, Redding, Calif., and Benjamin E. (Vonda) Nye,
Rochester; stepdaughters, Kimberly E. (Dean) Cubbedge, Mercersburg, Pa., and
Kerry D. (Rick) Palmateer, Ocala, Fla. Also Surviving are 23 grandchildren; one
brother, Ronald Nye, Rochester; one sister, Elizabeth Lubin, St. Petersburg,
Fla.; and Jim’s beloved dog, Ms. Socks.
Jim was preceded in death by his
parents; his first wife Julie Nye Robertson; and brother, Gerald Nye.
Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Monday
Nov. 5, 2012, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor Kenny Cole
officiating.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center in Rochester.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Eldon
S. Horn
Feb.
22, 1918 – Nov. 2, 2012
Eldon Stukey HORN, 94, Warsaw and formerly of Mentone, died at 6:45
a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born Feb. 22, 1918, in
Tippecanoe, to parents Isaac and Vida Stukey Horn.
On Sept. 22, 1940 he married Mary L.
Cumberland in Etna Green. She passed away Feb. 2, 2008.
Eldon had been a poultry farmer for 33
years in the Mentone and Palestine areas. After retiring from farming, he then
worked at Zimmer Orthopedics in Warsaw for 10 years. He also worked for 22
years at King Memorial Home in Mentone, helping serve the families of the
community.
He was a 1936 graduate of Mentone High
School. Eldon was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church. He was an
active member of the Mentone Lions since 1963. He served 15 years on the board
of the Potawatomi Wildlife Park, where he was a charter member.
Eldon was very active at the Helping
Hands food bank for the past five years. He had a passion for boys and girls
basketball. He loved to watch his grandchildren as well as many others play
games. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen
Horn and partner Marcia Shreve, Katy, Texas, and Cheryl and husband Jerry
Ryman, Warsaw; two granddaughters, Angela and husband Randy Heinsman, Warsaw,
and Nicole (Ryman) and husband Matt Dick, Warsaw; and five great-grandchildren,
Madison, Kensington, Jeremy, Victoria, and Justin.
He was preceded in death by three
sisters, Esther Sarber, Gaynell Crieghton, and Geneva Beeson; and three
brothers, Wilson, Scott, and Owen Horn.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 5, 2012 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Reverend Amber
Karkosky-Litten officiating.
Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4,
2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in Oakwood
Cemetery, Warsaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Mentone United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Robert
E. Shine Jr.
Robert E. “Butch” SHINE Jr., 52, New Port Richey, Fla., died
Thursday at his home.
Survivors include two sisters, Lotte
Toney, Fortville, and Nancy Claassen, New Port Richey, Fla.; one brother,
Jimmie Shine, Rochester; and two half sisters, Kristi, Florida, and Aimee,
Marion.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Ernest
P. Baxter
Ernest Parke BAXTER, 84, Rochester, died Saturday at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Fran, at
home; one daughter, LeeAnn Pollock; one son, Douglas Baxter, both of Rochester;
and one sister Gloria Ann Gallop, Cornwall, Pa.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Saturday and
one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Mildred
Brugh
Mildred BRUGH, 91, Rochester, died at 2:52 a.m. Monday at
Rivercrest Hospital, Mishawaka.
Survivors include her husband, Joe;
two sons, Jim Brugh, Rochester, and Joseph Brugh, Columbus, Texas; and two
sisters, Katie Sturdevant, Bellvue, Fla., and Patty Cosgray, Crystal Lake, Ill.
A mass of Christian
burialis11a.m.Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Ernest
P. Baxter
March
23, 1928 – Nov. 3, 2012
Rochester businessman and civic
leader, Mr. Ernest Parke BAXTER, 84, was surrounded by his loving family when he
passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3 at home.
Parke was born on March 23, 1928 in
Kokomo, the son of Ernest O. and Alice Kreachbaum Baxter. Growing up, he shared
his childhood with his sister Gloria. Parke graduated from Rochester High
School as a proud Zebra, with his class in 1946. Active in student government
he was president of his senior class.
Following high school, Parke continued
his education at Purdue University, studying pharmacy. During his Purdue years,
he was a member of the Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity and the Kappa Psi,
exclusive to pharmacy students. In 1950, he was awarded his Bachelor of Science
in pharmacy.
Grandpa Parke laid the Purdue
University ground work for the Baxter men. His son, Doug, graduated from
Purdue. All three grandsons are proud Boiler graduates. Great-grandson Austin
has talked about returning to West Lafayette, making it four generations for
the old gold and black.
On Aug. 14, 1949 at the Burton United
Methodist Church, Parke married his best friend and the love of his life
Frances “Fran” G. Castleman. They shared over 63 years of life’s adventures.
Together, they brought their two children, Doug and LeeAnn, into the world. The
family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three grandsons and
five great-grandchildren.
From 1952 to 1953, Parke served our
country as a member of the 4th infantry division with the U.S. Army during the
occupation of Germany. During his stint of service, Doug was born. Doug was 11
months old before he met his dad.
Returning to Rochester, Parke and his
family settled in and he served our community as the pharmacist, friend,
consultant, confidant and owner of Baxter’s Drug Store.
A community servant and
philanthropist, Parke enjoyed a wide social circle of friends. He was a loyal
and devoted 50-year member of the Grace United Methodist Church. He also held
50-year memberships with the South Bend Scottish Rite, Rochester Kiwanis, local
Masonic Lodge and the Indiana Pharmacists Association.
Parke was a charter board member of
the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, making the initial investment
through Baxter Inc, to the foundation. Mr. Baxter also served on the board for
stints with the Rochester Community Schools, Fulton County Sherriff’s Merit
Board and the Fulton County Park Board.
Mr. Baxter was honored by the
Rochester Lake Manitou Chamber of Commerce, being presented with the
Distinguished Community Service Award in 1993.
In June of 2011, Parke and Fran were
inducted into the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame for their undying enthusiasm,
presence and many financial contributions made to RHS athletic teams.
In 1969, the Baxter Beauties All-Star
Girls Softball team was born. Parke and Fran supplied generous financial
assistance for equipment, uniforms and trips to the nationals in New York. The
RHS chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has benefited from the
love, guidance, presence and financial support of the Baxters, who attended
many camps and retreats over the years with the student athletes.
The Baxters, lifetime season ticket
holders, have spent countless hours on RHS bleachers in support of and cheering
on thousands of RHS athletes, for they are among the most loyal Zebra fans in
the stands. Boiler-up, Parke was an avid follower of his alma mater, all of the
Purdue sports teams, the Cubs and the Colts.
The “Patch,” a special home away from
home in the country, was a rustic locale that offered the family an opportunity
to get up close and personal with nature, wildlife and the changing seasons.
Parke savored the time spent here with family. It was totally family time,
enjoying the cabin, that embraced the shores of a pristine O’Blenis Lake. The
compound was complete with outdoor plumbing. There were many memories made
during the holidays.
Relaxing at the lake was his forte
with his favorite casting or fly rod. One time, Parke landed the catch of the
day, known affectionately as “Walter.” The legendary fish was later stuffed to
preserve the evidence.
In earlier years, Parke and Fran
walked the trails and hunted mushrooms each spring. They hid Easter eggs for
the hunt and cooked out on the open fire. More recently, Parke and Fran looked
forward to the warmth of the summer breeze, as they enjoyed rambling around the
trails on their Gator.
As the patriarch of the Baxter clan,
Parke was especially proud of his legacy of three generations that he cherished
and influenced over the years. It was time spent with all of them that meant
the most.
Parke will be missed by his RHS and
FCA athletes, community associates, church family, Baxter Drug family and many
friends he made during his life’s journey. Our community of friendship and
pride is a better place because of the Baxter family. One thing Parke wanted
everyone to know, “I sure did enjoy my time with them.”
Parke is lovingly remembered by his
wife Fran, at home; a daughter, LeeAnn Pollock and husband Buddy; a son,
Douglas Baxter and wife Christina, all of Rochester; three grandsons, Dr.
George E. “Chip” Pollock Ph.D. and wife Amy, of Redondo Beach, Calif., Chad
Baxter, of Rochester, and Josh Baxter, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five
greatgrandchildren, Imogen Pearl Pollock, George Edward Pollock V, Felix Parke
Pollock, Austin Parke Baxter, and Eva Katherine Baxter; and one sister, Gloria
Ann Gallop, of Cornwall, Pa.
Those family members who went before
Parke are his mother, Alice, in 1976; father, Ernest O., in 1997, and
stepmother, Berniece, in 1995.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Ernest Parke Baxter is at 2 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 11 at the Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Pastor Maurice Grindle officiating.
His family will greet friends from 3-7
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 and an hour prior to services on Sunday.
Military rites will be conducted by
the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Preferred memorials may be made to the
Grace United Methodist Church or the Northern Indiana Community Foundation.
You may wish to sign Parke’s guestbook
or light a candle to honor his memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Mildred
Brugh
Oct.
13, 1921 – Nov. 5, 2012
Mrs. Mildred BRUGH, 91, of Rochester, passed away at 2:52 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 5, 2012 at Rivercrest Hospital, Mishawaka.
She was born on Oct. 13, 1921, in
Aubbeenaubbee Township to Charles and Estella Decker Wentzel. Growing up, she
shared her childhood with one brother and five sisters. Mildred was a proud
graduate of Leiters Ford High School in the class of 1939.
On July 23, 1939, Mildred and Joseph
Leonard Brugh were married in Logansport. Their union of 73 years produced two
sons, Jim and Randy. Over the years, seven grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren were added to the family tree.
As a mother and wife, Mildred assisted
Joe with their family farming operation in Aubbeenaubbee Township. She plowed
and helped harvest the hay, corn, soy beans and wheat.
Mildred helped with the chores for
their livestock of short-horned cattle, chickens and turkeys. They planted a
garden each spring. She froze the garden's bounty for family use in the winter
months.
Known as an extraordinary cook,
Mildred is remembered for her warm pies and cookies, just out of the oven. Also
in demand were her delicious ultra-fine noodles, making the best beef and
noodles.
Life on the farm didn't allow for many
family vacations, but one summer they all traveled to Virginia Beach, Va., and
visited a lighthouse in Cape Henry, where when she was growing up, her father,
Charles, served a stint as lighthouse keeper, following his Navy years.
Joe and Mildred were like two peas in
a pod, a team working together and living life's adventures for over 73 years.
For 10 years, they enjoyed the warmth of the Florida sunshine, wintering in
Bradenton. It was here that Mildred took up painting using acrylic as her
medium. She captured still life with her brush in hand, especially flowers and
landscapes.
Through the years, they enjoyed
traveling with the Culver Military Academy Soccer team; cheering them on while
their son, Jim, coached and their grandsons played on the team.
Mildred is lovingly remembered by her
husband, Joe; two sons, Jim Brugh and wife Ronda, of Rochester, and Joseph
Brugh and his wife Jane, of Columbus, Texas; six grandchildren, Audra Brugh,
San Diego, Calif., Joshua Brugh, of South Bend, Jason Brugh, of Flagstaff,
Ariz., Jim Brugh and wife Melissa, of Mishawaka, Joseph Brugh, of Carmel, and
Rachael Whitlock, of Carmel; five great-grandchildren, Sierra Brugh, Tenaya
Brugh, Noah Whitlock, Della Whitlock, Marlee Whitlock; two sisters, Katie
Sturdevant, of Bellvue, Fla., and Patty Cosgray, of Crystal Lake, Ill.; and
nieces and nephews also survive.
Welcoming Mildred to Heaven are her
parents; a grandson, Joel A. Brugh in 2009; three sisters, Dorothy
Listenberger, Francis Hewitt, and Mary Alice Fry; and one brother, Arthur
Wentzel, a B-26 bomber pilot who was shot down over the Pacific Ocean near New
Guinea in World War II. Mr. Wentzel was Fulton County's first World War II
casualty killed in action.
A Mass of Christian Burial is at 11
a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester,
with Father Bert Woolson officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
4-8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
A prayer vigil is at 7:30 p.m. on
Wednesday in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton
County Cancer Association through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation,
715 Main St., Rochester or the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
John
Buttermore Jr.
Dec.
6, 1922 – Oct. 29, 2012
John BUTTERMORE Jr., 89,
Orlando, Fla., died at 2:15 a.m. Monday Oct. 29, 2012 at Winter Park Memorial
Hospital.
He was born Dec. 6, 1922 in Persia,
Tenn., to John Milton Buttermore and Viola Gertrude (Mooney) Buttermore.
He was married to Elsie Buttermore,
who preceded him in death on Oct. 31, 2010. They were married on June 28, 1944
in Shrewsbury, England. They lived in Rochester over 25 years, and were one of
Jehovah’s Witnesses.
John loved reading his Bible and did
so every day. He loved his ministry so very much; going from house to house,
teaching people about the Bible and even studying with some in their homes. To
John and his wife Elsie, their ministry was the most important part of their
lives, as together they did for so many years and stayed faithful until their
death.
John is survived by his five children,
Sandra Hozey and husband Joe, Rochester, Valerie Eads and husband Bob, Orlando,
Fla., John Buttermore and wife Carolyn, Idaho, Ronnie Buttermore and wife Judy,
Kokomo, and Gwen Lenz and husband Bruce, Rochester; 26 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Preceeding him in death were his wife;
parents; two sisters; and two brothers.
A memorial for John is pending.
Marcile
I. Becker
Marcile I. BECKER, 86, formerly of Argos, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday at
Timber Crest in North Manchester.
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Donald
K. Bennett
Donald K. BENNETT, 82, formerly of the Etna Green and Mentone areas,
died at 5:10 p.m. Sept. 14, 2012 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary
Ellen Hinderlider, Leiters Ford; three sons, Michael Bennett, South Bend, Steve
Bennett, Greenfield, and Donald Bennett Jr., Kewanna; one stepdaughter, Denise
Whybrew, Tippecanoe; one sister, Edmarie Mock, Syracuse; and one brother,
Gaylord Bennett, Portland, Ore.
Visitation begins at noon Sunday at
the Etna Green Community Center, Etna Green.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Fred
L. Slisher
Fred L. SLISHER, 74, Rochester, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at Howard
Community Regional Health System, Kokomo.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Robin
Winterrowd
Robin WINTERROWD, 57, Warsaw, died at 3:19 p.m. Tuesday at Lutheran
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Helen
Myers
Helen MYERS, 86, rural Peru, died at 6:42 a.m. Thursday at Dukes
Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Marcile
I. Becker
Sept.
23, 1926 – Nov. 7, 2012
Marcile I. BECKER, 86, formerly of Argos, died at 8 a.m. Nov. 7, 2012
at Timbercrest Health Care, North Manchester, following a sudden illness.
She was born Sept. 23, 1926 in Akron,
to parents J. Orville and Doris (Keesey) Ellis.
Marcile was a graduate of Akron High
School in the class of 1944, and then earned a degree at South Bend College of
Commerce in bookkeeping.
On March 9, 1947, she married
Frederick “Fred” H. Becker in Akron. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1984.
Marcile grew up in the Akron
community. She moved to Argos in 1947, where she lived for nearly 50 years. She
moved to Timbercrest in April of 1994.
She worked as a bookkeeper for ASC’s,
Plymouth, and Dalton Foundry, Warsaw. She also worked as a farmer’s wife.
Marcile was a member of Eel River
Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, and attended Walnut Church of the
Brethren, Argos for many years and was involved with the Ladies Aid at Walnut
Church of the Brethren.
She spent many years doing volunteer
service at Camp Alexander Mack, Milford, New Windsor Brethren Relief Center,
New Windsor, Md., and World Handcrafts, North Manchester.
She was on the board of trustees at
Timbercrest, North Manchester.
She was a handy craft 4-H leader for
several years and was involved with the Walnut Township Home Economics Club.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Becker
and wife Phyllis, of Plymouth, and Don Becker, of Fort Wayne; one daughter,
Peggy Wieland, of North Manchester; six grandchildren, Christina Marshall, of
Cape Coral, Fla., Angela Rodriguez and husband Ed, of Warsaw, Heather Howard
and husband Matt, Kyle Wieland and wife Julia, Heidi Wieland and Jennifer
Howard, and Kasha Wieland, all of North Manchester; 14 great-grandchildren; and
two sisters, Donna Spencer and husband John, of Cicero, and Janice Shewman and
husband Harold, of Akron.
She was preceeded in death by her
parents; husband; and one greatgrandaughter, Mackenzie Becker.
Funeral service is at noon Saturday
Nov. 10, 2012 at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos, with Reverend Robert
E. Rice Jr. officiating.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at
the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Walnut Church of the Brethren Ladies Aid; 19056 Gumwood Road, Argos; Camp
Alexander Mack; Attn: Becker Lodge Building Fund, PO Box 158 Milford; Heifer
International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, Ark.
Electronic condolences may be sent to
the family at memorials@earl-grossmanfuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Ernie
R. Millikan
July
26, 1947 – Nov. 7, 2012
Ernie Ray MILLIKAN, 65, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 7,
2012 at Maple Park Village in Westfield, after an 11 year battle with a rare
form of dementia.
He was born on July 26, 1947 to Bob
and Betty (Inman) Millikan in Noblesville.
He grew up attending Christ Lutheran
Church in Noblesville and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.
Ernie was an employee liaison for General Motors, member of the Noblesville
Sertoma Club, a 20-year member of the Hamilton County Parks Board, served on
the Riverview Hospital Board, and was a 30-year member of the “bridge club” and
the Rochester Elks.
He was also a lifelong Hamilton County
Democrat, an avid tennis and golf player and coached Noblesville Youth
Athletics. He will be remembered for his rich sense of humor, quick wit and the
fun-loving stories he told. He was a model of integrity with a tireless work
ethic. His booming laugh will never be forgotten.
He is survived by his wife of 40
years, Anne Millikan; father-in-law, Orv Weiske; his father’s (Bob’s) wife,
Doris Millikan; daughter, Julie (Walter) Setmeyer; son, Jon (girlfriend, Sarah
Allison) Millikan; three grandchildren, Millikan ‘Millie’, Sam, and Meggie; two
brothers, Haldon Millikan and Mike (Donna) Millikan; sister-in-law, Renee (Tim)
Spoor; several cousins, nieces and one nephew.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a nephew, Todd Millikan; and his mother-in-law, Lois
Weiske.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday Nov.
10, 2012 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville, with Reverend
Jason Leader officiating.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the
time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Alzheimer’s Research by visiting act.alz.org\goto\millikan or the Hamilton
County Parks Department.
Online condolences can be given at www.randallroberts.com.
Joyce
M. Clay
March
16, 1931 – Nov. 6, 2012
Joyce M. (Box) CLAY, 81, died Nov. 6, 2012 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach,
Fla., with her family by her bedside.
She was born March 16, 1931 in New
Albany. Joyce and her husband Max owned and operated Clay’s Flooring from
1963–1985 and had spent her winters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The Clay family has been in the
Rochester area for over 100 years.
Joyce had enjoyed golfing at the Elks
Lodge, mushroom hunting in Michigan and Kentucky horse races with family and
friends.
Survivors include her husband Max
Clay; two sons, Rusty, Jupiter, Fla., and Kim, Rochester; one daughter, Tenia,
Vero Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Proceeding in death were her parents;
siblings; and one grandchild.
Memorial donations, in lieu of
flowers, may be directed to VNA Hospice, Vero Beach, Fla.
Fred
L. Slisher
June
6, 1938 – Nov. 7, 2012
Fred L. SLISHER, 74, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday
Nov. 7, 2012 at Howard Community Regional Health System, Kokomo.
He was born on June 6, 1938 in Miami
County, the son of Charles and Eleanore “Elsie” (Stambarger) Slisher.
On June 12, 1960 in Logansport, he
married Beverly Ann Tabler and she survives.
Mr. Slisher had been owner of Slisher
Excavating, specializing in farm drainage, and had worked for the Fulton County
Highway Department. He was a United States Marine veteran and a member of
L.I.C.A. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR, go-karting and the
Indianapolis Colts.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly
Ann Slisher, Rochester; children, Lonie and wife Nadine Slisher, Peru, Darla
and husband Brent Clemons, Rochester, Bryan and wife Michaela Slisher,
Rochester, and Paul Slisher, Rochester; grandchildren, Lindsey Clemons,
Logansport, Ashley and husband Brad Moon, Twelve Mile, Sgt. Rodney Clemons, San
Diego, Calif., Callie Clemons, Rochester, Brandon Slisher, Mishawaka, Bryanna
Slisher, Rochester, Ginger Slisher, Rochester; great-granddaughter, Carley
Moon, Twelve Mile; sisters, Betty Tolley, Peru, Margery Sausaman, Mexico, Mary
Ann and husband John Donaldson, Denver, and Phyllis and husband Jim Richey,
Macy; brothers, Terry and wife April Slisher, Kewanna, and Rev. Kenny and wife
Sandy Slisher, Robinson, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and brothers, George Slisher and Gene Slisher.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday
Nov. 12, 2012 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Tim
Rentschler officiating.
Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday
at the funeral home and one hour prior to service on Monday.
Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery,
Fulton. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Robin
L. Winterrowd
Robin L. WINTERROWD, 57, Warsaw, died at 3:19 p.m. Tuesday at Lutheran
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include two sons,
Christopher Winterrowd, Warsaw, and Weston Hall, Warsaw; four grandchildren;
one sister, Jacksie Reiken, Mentone; and one brother, Garry Winterrowd, Daytona
Beach, Fla.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
at the funeral home.
Corey
W. Gerald
Corey Wayne GERALD, 42, Lebanon, Ohio, died Wednesday in Lebanon, Ohio.
Survivors include his mother and
brother, Barbara Tam and Brian Gerald, Rochester; his wife, Laura Gerald and
their three children, Kyndall, Skyler and Claire Gerald of Lebanon, Ohio.
Funeral service is at noon Saturday at
Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Lebanon, Ohio.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at
the church.
Donnie
L. Fenstermaker
Sept.
8, 1935 – Nov. 8, 2012
Donnie L. FENSTERMAKER, 77, Monticello, died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday Nov. 8,
2012 at the St. Elizabeth Central Hospital, Lafayette.
He was born Sept. 8, 1935 in
Rochester, to parents Cecil L. Fenstermaker and Geneva “Arline” (Hedges)
Fenstermaker.
In 1954, he married Joanne M.
Armstrong, in Rochester. Then, on May 12, 1961, he married Lawanda Rogers in
Chicago. She died June 4, 1998.
Then, on Sept. 30, 2000, he married
Loretta “Laura” Dobis-Wilczynski in Chicago. She survives.
Donnie lived in the Monticello area
since 2002, moving from Chicago.
He had worked in management for the
Crown Cork Seal Can Company in Chicago for 30 years. Don was an avid fisherman.
He also enjoyed playing golf, playing cards, and was a caller for bingo. Don
loved to socialize with all his family and friends. He attended the Our Lady of
the Lakes Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and AmVets Post, all
of Monticello, and the Southwest Angler’s Fishing Club of Chicago. He was a
former member of the Elks and Moose lodges.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta
“Laura” Wilczynski-Fenstermaker, of Monticello; children, Don L. and wife
Annette Fenstermaker, of Rochester, Nancy J. and husband William “Bill” Jacoby
of Hickory Hills, Ill., Rose Mary Fenstermaker, of Bullhead City, Ariz.,
William L. “Bill” and wife Clara Fenstermaker, of Zimmerman, Minn., Michael
“Mike” Wilczynski and Charles “Chuck” and wife Teresa Wilczynski, both of
Calumet City, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents Cecil and Geneva “Arline” (Hedges) Fenstermaker; one infant daughter,
Barbara Fenstermaker; and one son-in-law, Victor Wilczynski.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Nov. 11, 2012, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, with Father
Gerald Borawski from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Monticello.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Saturday Nov.
10, 2012 at the funeral home.
Graveside service is at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
given to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the
funeral home.
Raymond
M. Murphy
Raymond M. MURPHY died Thursday
at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Peru.
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Phyllis
J. Bailey
June
11, 1931 – Nov. 9, 2012
Phyllis J. BAILEY, 81, Rochester, went to be with her Lord at 9:18 a.m.
Friday Nov. 9, 2012 at her residence.
She was born on June 11, 1931, in
Wabash, the daughter of LeRoy Clyde and Ladora (Green) Crull. On June 14, 1953
in Wabash, she married Carl Bailey. He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 2010.
Mrs. Bailey, along with her husband,
were co-owners of Bailey’s Furniture, Rochester, and she was a homemaker. She
belonged to the Riverview Community Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed
sewing, quilting and cooking for family.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen
and husband Dave Helt, Rochester, and Sandy and husband Jim Oliver, Angola;
son, Alan and wife Sandra Bailey, Rochester; sisters, Donna and husband Lamoine
Troxell, New Waverly, Jean Petre, Virginia; brother, Walter and wife Wilma
Crull, Virginia; sister-in-law, Erlene Crull, Angola; and 10 grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and brother, Bob Crull.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 13, 2012 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Reverend Rod Ruberg officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday
at the funeral home and one hour prior to service on Tuesday.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County and United Ministries of Fulton County.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Raymond
M. Murphy
Raymond Merritt MURPHY, 94, Denver, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday at Hickory
Creek Nursing Home, Peru.
Survivors include two children,
Richard Murphy and Nancy Masten; and one sister, Loraine Moore.
Funeral service is at noon Monday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is two hours prior to the
service on Monday.
Monday, November 12, 2012
No
Paper – Holiday
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Patsy
R. Daly
Patsy R. DALY 80, Rochester,
died at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
George
R. Moise
George R. MOISE, 81, Winamac, died at 10:25 p.m. Sunday, at Pulaski
Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Survivors include his wife, Shelby J.
Moise, Winamac; two sons, Richard A. Moise, Rochester, and William R. Moise,
Winamac; and one sister, Mary Felker, Winamac.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday,
at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Helen
L. Myers
Helen Louise MYERS, 88, rural Peru, died at 6:42 a.m. Thursday, at her
residence.
Survivors include eight children,
Donna Lipp, Fishers, Darlene K. Richeson, Arvada, Colo., Diana S. Sunday, Macy,
Denella M. Rader, Chili, Dawn G. Myers, Indianapolis, Darla D. York, SVG,
Donald J. Myers, Chili, and Daniel W. Myers, Chili; and one brother, James
Perry, Florida.
Funeral service is at 6 p.m. today at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is from 3 p.m. until the
time of service today at the funeral home.
Wilvin
Teel
Wilvin TEEL, 97, Milford and formerly of the Akron and Mentone
areas, died at 11:05 p.m. Sunday at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare,
Milford.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille
Teel, Milford; one daughter, Luana Myers, Indianapolis; and one son, Jim Teel,
Rock Island, Ill.
Funeral service is 3 p.m. Wednesday,
at King Memorial home, Mentone.
Visitation is one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Bette
L. Holloway
Bette Lou HOLLOWAY, 90, Rochester, died Sunday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Bette
L. Holloway
Bette Lou HOLLOWAY, 90, Rochester, died Sunday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Survivors include her husband, George;
two sons, Randall J. Holloway, Rochester, and Jeffrey D. Holloway, Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico.
Private family service is Friday at
Good Family Funeral Home.
Patsy
Daly
Patsy DALY, 80, Rochester, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, at
Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka.
Survivors include her husband, John,
at home; two daughters, Cathy Hoesel and Kimberly Hoesel; one son, Steven
Crull, all of Culver; and one brother, Charles Crull, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Private family services will be at a
later date.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Robert
Bridge
July
7, 1940 – Nov. 13, 2012
Robert “Dale” BRIDGE, age 72, of Logansport, passed away at 1:10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13,
2012, at St. Mary’s Health Care, Lafayette, after a four month battle with
brain cancer.
Dale was born July 7, 1940, in
Logansport, to Dudley and Frances “Sellers” Bridge.
He retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling
Company and was a former driver for Carter Block for 20 years.
Dale was a member of Royal Center
Masonic Lodge No. 585. He was an avid sports and NASCAR fan.
Survivors include one daughter, Vicki
Wood and husband Dan, Lafayette; one sister, Janice Bridge, Texas; companion,
Susan Kinder, Logansport; one grandchild, Jake Hosler, Lafayette; one
great-granddaughter, Madison Hosler, Lafayette; three stepgrandchildren, Lyndsy
Wood, Kokomo, Samantha (Chad) McDonald, Logansport, and Danny Wood Jr.,
Logansport; and eight great-stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one
brother, Richard Bridge.
A celebration of life service is at
noon Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Gundrum Funeral Home & Crematory,
Logansport, with Jim Bird officiating.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time
of services.
Memorials may be made to the Brain
Cancer Research Foundation.
You may sign the guest book and send
online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Patsy
Daly
Patsy DALY, 80, Rochester, died at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, at Rivercrest
Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka.
Survivors include her husband, John,
at home; two daughters, Cathy Hoesel, and Kimberly Hoesel; one son, Steven
Hoesel, all of Culver; and one brother, Charles Crull, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Private family services will be at a
later date.
Harold
D. Gardner
Dec.
26, 1919 – Nov. 13, 2012
Harold D. GARDNER, 92, Rochester and formerly of Argos, died at 9:35
p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Life Care Center, Rochester, after declining
in health for the past few years.
He was born Dec. 26, 1919, in Tyner,
to Ben and Blanche (Sponseller) Gardner.
Harold lived in the Argos community
all his life, graduating with the Argos High School class of 1938.
He was married to Caroline Sinclair
who preceded him in death in 1958. He then married Velma Smith on Dec. 23,
1960, in Akron.
Harold was a farmer and he worked as a
pressman at Studebaker.
He was a member of the Walnut Church
of the Brethren, Argos, and a lifetime member of the American Legion.
Harold served in the United States
Army during WWII with the 3rd Armored Division and was a prisoner of war in
Germany at the conclusion of the war.
Survivors include one daughter,
Christine Doss and husband Jim, of Jacksonville, Ill.; two sons, Michael
Gardner and wife Lynn of Shannon, Ill., and Scott Gardner of Argos;
stepdaughters, Annabel Marshall, of Mentone, Jeanette Clementson, of Sebring,
Fla., Doris Newcomer and husband Bob, of Rochester, and Donna Arven and husband
Richard, of Crestview, Fla.; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; one brother, Vern Gardner; and two stepsons, Dale Horn and Robert
Horn.
Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Friday
at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, with Reverend Robert E. Rice Jr. of Walnut
Church of the Brethren officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America; 322 Eight Avenue, 7th Floor; New York,
NY 10001.
Electronic condolences may be sent to the
family at memorials@earl-grossmanfuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Bette
L. Holloway
Aug.
10, 1922 – Nov. 11, 2012
Mrs. Bette Lou HOLLOWAY, 90, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012,
at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Bette was born on Aug. 10, 1922, in
North Manchester, the precious daughter of Jesse and Crilla Wehrley Priser.
Growing up, she attended the Manchester schools and graduated from Manchester
High School in 1940.
On Dec. 14, 1941, Bette and George
Dale Holloway were married. Together they brought into the world 2 handsome
sons, Jeff and Randy. Over the years, two grandchildren, Dani and Nick were
added to the family tree.
Primarily a stay at home mom, Bette
took great pride and joy with caring for her family and raising her sons.
Later, some might remember her as a customer service representative at the
Sears Catalogue Store on north Main Street in Rochester. Bette was a
thoughtful, caring and compassionate friend to all of those who knew her.
A dynamic couple, you hardly saw Bette
without George. Their life of over seven decades together is a testament of
their love and devotion to each other. It wasn't long ago that they were often
seen floating across the dance floor at the Elks and the Moose Lodges, cutting
a rug, giving Fred and Ginger a run for their money. Her ice blue eyes
glistened as she enjoyed every step of the way.
Bette is lovingly remembered by her
husband of nearly 71 years, George; two sons, Randall J. Holloway, of
Rochester, and Jeffrey D. Holloway and wife Carol, of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico;
one granddaughter, Danielle Holloway; and one grandson, Nicholas Holloway.
She was preceded in death by her
parents.
Private family services are on Friday,
celebrating the life of Mrs. Bette Lou Holloway at the Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Pastor Maurice Grindle officiating.
Interment will be in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Grace United
Methodist Church or Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Barbara
J. Gast
March
10, 1928 – Nov. 14, 2012
Barbara J. GAST, 84, of Kewanna, passed away at 8:06 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 14, 2012, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born March 10, 1928 in Peru, she was
the daughter of the late Arvin and Hazel (Greer) Carr. On July 8, 1970, she
married Jon S. Gast, he survives.
She was a 1946 Kewanna High School graduate.
Barb formerly worked at Switches in
Leiters Ford and also Hart Schaffner & Marx in Rochester. She also provided
childcare for many children over the years.
She was a member of Kewanna United
Methodist Church.
Barb enjoyed bowling, cooking, crocheting
and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Barb also loved music.
Survivors include husband, Jon Gast,
of Kewanna; two sons, Richard “Rick” Weller and wife Belinda, of LaPorte, and
Donald R. Weller, of Georgia; three daughters, Randy Neidig and husband Steve,
of Bourbon, Cora Lynn Clemans and husband Howard, of Kewanna, and Angela Scott
and husband Glen, of Shipshewana; one sister, Betty Leazenby, of Tuscon, Ariz.;
and one brother, Donald Carr and wife Mary Lou, of Lady Lake, Fla. She is also
survived by grandchildren, Brent Wagoner, Chad Weller, Megan Gimlin, Doug
Sutton, Kim Sutton, Donnie Weller and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by
sister, Bea Ann Clark and granddaughter, Missy Weller.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 19, 2012, at Kewanna United Methodist Church with Reverend Todd Wilson
officiating.
Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday,
Nov. 18, 2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel and
also one hour prior to the time of service at the church on Monday.
Burial will be at Pleasant Hill
Cemetery at Lake Bruce.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kewanna United Methodist Church.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Gast family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Dale
K. Petersen
Dale K. PETERSEN, 89, Rochester, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital,
South Bend.
Survivors include his wife Eileen; two
daughters, Marlene Nellans, Winamac, and Geraldine Petersen, Milwaukee, Wis.;
four sons, Marvin Petersen, Wickenburg, Ariz., Steven Petersen, Mishawaka, Ted
Halterman, Rochester, and Lynn Halterman, Charlotte, N.C.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Robert
W. Page
Sept.
24, 1951 – Nov. 15, 2012
Robert W. PAGE, 61, Rochester, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 15, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on Sept. 24, 1951 in
Chicago, the son of Vincent and Mary (Ladowski) Page.
Mr. Page had been a businessman and
had been co-owner of J. & B. Bait and Tackle, Culver. He was a United
States Navy Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed fishing, making fishing lures, hunting
and played the drums in the group “Country Gentlemen.”
Survivors include his children, Lisa
and husband Jason Goldsmith, Goshen, Tanya Page, New Port Richey, Fla., Vincent
and wife Tanya Page, Palmer, Alaska, Samantha and husband Jeremy Hyde,
Rochester, and Holly Page, Clearwater, Fla.; one brother, Gerald and wife
Martha Page, Rochester; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother.
Graveside services will be conducted
at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Leiters Ford Cemetery, Leiters Ford, with
the Reverend Bert Woolson officiating.
Military graveside services will be
conducted by the Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Dale
K. Petersen
Sept.
28, 1923 – Nov. 15, 2012
Mr. Dale Kinsey PETERSEN, 89, of Rochester, passed away at 12:38 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1923, in
Chicago, to Sigurd Richard and Hazel Kinsey Petersen. Spending his childhood in
Arkansas, Dale, the son of a minister, was the oldest of three children. He
graduated in 1941 from Western Grove High School in Western Grove, Ark. Later,
he attended John Brown University, where he studied aeronautical engineering.
Dale met his future wife, Clovis
Mikesell while he was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Bozeman, Mont.
Clovis was introduced to Dale while she was visiting her brother, Wayne.
It was nearly love at first sight, as
Dale and Clovis were married six months later, on May 20, 1945. After WWII,
they returned to Indiana where he worked in quality control at Bendix, Indiana
Metal and Talma Fastner in the tool room.
Clovis and Dale were married for over
a half century. He took wonderful care of her, as in the later years she
suffered from multiple sclerosis.
On Sept. 27, 1997, Dale married Eileen
Waltz Halterman in Winamac, in an outdoor ceremony at the home of his daughter,
Marlene.
Eileen and Dale enjoyed traveling.
Their favorite destinations were Niagara Falls, North Carolina and California.
Eileen taught Dale to dance and play euchre. During their 15 years of marriage,
Dale never once scolded Eileen or raised his voice.
Dale enjoyed friendships and being
around people. He was known for his corny jokes, quick wit and quiet demeanor.
A man of true compassion for others, he delivered meals for Woodlawn Hospital
and pharmaceuticals for Webb’s Family Pharmacy.
Dale was a member of the Talma
Methodist Church and also attended the Trinity United Methodist Church of
Rochester. He and Eileen were members of the Win-A-Couple Sunday School class.
He loved the Lord and left a strong Christian legacy for his family, by the way
he lived his life. He was loved by his grandchildren who surrounded his bed
during his last hours.
Dale was also member of the Manitou
VFW No. 1343, LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36 and the Moose Family
Lodge No. 1107.
Dale is lovingly remembered by his
wife Eileen; two daughters, Marlene Nellans and husband Gary, of Winamac, and
Geri Petersen and fiance Tom Maloney, of Milwaukee, Wis.; four sons, Marvin
Petersen and wife Mary Oberlin, of Wickenburg, Ariz., Steven Petersen, of
Mishawaka, Ted Halterman and wife Alma, of Rochester, and Lynn Halterman and
wife Mary Kay, of Charlotte, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;
one sister, Ruth Vreeland of Wisconsin; and one brother, David Petersen of
California. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Dale was preceded in death by his
parents and his first wife of 52 years, Clovis, on Jan. 2, 1997.
A celebration of the life of Dale K.
Petersen will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, with Pastor Buck Padilla officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
1-4 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
Military graveside rites will be
conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base Honor Guard.
Interment will be in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Rochester
Lions Club.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Mable
A. Daulton
Aug.
30, 1916 – Nov. 17, 2012
Mrs. Mable A. DAULTON, 96, of Rochester passed away at 2:25 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 17, 2012, at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
Mable was born on Aug. 30, 1916, in
Fulton County, the daughter of William and Frances Wilson Nixon. On Oct. 6,
1936, Mable and Dale “Dirty” Daulton were married in Valparaiso in the
Methodist church. Mable retired after 30 years from Fulton County REMC as the
office manager. In her free time, she loved to play golf. In 1982, she shot a
hole in one on the Rochester Elks Club course.
Mable is lovingly remembered by
numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her
parents; her beloved husband, Dirty; one sister, Mary Helen Ault; and two
brothers, Al Nixon and Jim Nixon.
It was her request that private family
graveside services be observed. They will be held on Tuesday.
The Good Family Funeral Home has been
entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
You may sign Mable’s guestbook or
light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Frances
James Miller
Frances James MILLER, 80, Rochester, died at 4:12 a.m. Saturday at
Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Survivors include three daughters,
Barbara Foster, Rochester, Carolyn Marquart, New Paris, and Cheryl Jennings,
Plymouth; and one son, Larry James, Kewanna.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
Alfred
P. Sibert
Alfred P. “Toad” SIBERT, 80, Rochester, died at 11:23 a.m. Sunday at Community Westview
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Frances
James Miller
Sept.
19, 1932 – Nov. 17, 2012
Mrs. Frances James MILLER, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving
family when she passed away at 4:12 a.m. Nov. 17, 2012, at Logansport Memorial
Hospital, Logansport.
Frances was born on Sept. 19, 1932, in
Salyersville, Ky., the loving daughter of Ottis and Revia Arnett Bailey.
Growing up, she shared her childhood with two sisters, Versie and Lonia and
four brothers, Junior, Claud, Jason and Austin.
On April 13, 1950 in Rensselear,
Frances and Lawrence E. James were married. Together, they brought into the
world four wonderful children, Barbara, Cheryl, Carolyn and Larry. Over the
years, the family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of 11
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Frances was a loyal and devoted member
of the Safe Harbor Church. She was also a member of the Eagles and V.F.W.
ladies auxiliaries and the Nyona - South Mud Lake Association. With many of
these clubs, she practiced her skills of bingo, euchre and dimes. Some will
remember her as one of the queen pins at the bowling alley in Logansport.
An extraordinary baker, Frances is best
remembered for her delectable pie creations. Always made with perfection, no
recipe with a pinch of this and a dash of that, grandma baked apple, lemon
meringue, sugar cream, coconut cream and chocolate cream pies to satisfy even
the most discriminating taste. At the holidays and special family celebrations,
Frances was at home like a busy bee preparing favorite dishes like crispy fried
chicken or homemade chicken and ultra thin noodles. Her biscuits and creamy
gravy was the best.
As the matriarch of four generations,
grandma Frances was always in the thick of things when it came to the
grandchildren. As their number one cheerleader, she could be cheering wildly
for the James men of the mats, court side for the Easterday kids basketball
games or at the ball diamonds and school music programs. She also had great
affections for the Rochester High School life skills class, for which she was a
big supporter and frequent visitor.
Frances is lovingly remembered by her
three daughters, Barbara Foster and husband Steve, of Rochester, Carolyn
Marquart and husband Rex, of New Paris, and Cheryl Jennings and husband Brian,
of Plymouth; one son, Larry James and wife Mary, of Kewanna; 11 grandchildren,
Steven Jr. and Dustin Foster, Jason and Tracy Shafer, Marli Marquart
Didaleuski, Jenna Ruff, Brent Easterday, Alexis Jennings, Shannon, Garrett and
Branden James, and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister,
Versie Miller, of Nyona Lake; three brothers, Elwood “Junior” Bailey and wife
Jane, of Monticello, Claude Bailey and wife Rita, of Logansport, and Jason
Bailey and wife Lois, of DeMotte.
Preceding her in death were her
parents; her husband, Lawrence on May 31, 2007, one great-granddaughter, Adelyn
Marie Foster; one sister, Lonie Miller; and one brother, Austin Bailey.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Frances James Miller is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 at the Good Family
Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Davidson officiating. Friends may visit with
her family from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to her services.
Memorials may be made to the Rochester
High School life skills class or the Safe Harbor Church.
You may wish to sign her guestbook or
light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Alfred
P. Sibert
March
27, 1932 – Nov. 18, 2012
Alfred P. “Toad” SIBERT, 80, Rochester, passed away at 11:23 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at
Community Westview Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born on March 27, 1932, in
Winamac, the son of Porter E. and Laura E. (Baugh) Sibert. On Jan. 28, 1959 in
Springfield, Ill., he married Helen Hudnall. She preceded him in death on Sept.
23, 1993.
Mr. Sibert was a paratrooper during
the Korean War with the United States Army. While in the army, he was a
champion ping pong player in Japan. After the war, he worked as a telegraph
operator and typist for the Erie Railroad and eventually worked as a millwright
for U.S. Steel in Gary. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rochester,
American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Free and Accepted Masons.
Survivors include his children, Cathy
and husband Michael Roe, Valparaiso, and Phillip Sibert, Winamac;
grandchildren, Nick Roe and Natalie Roe, Valparaiso; two sisters, Barbara
Smiley, Rochester, and Sarah and husband Rev. Ron Purkey, Rochester; one
brother, Gary and wife Debbie Sibert, Rochester; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Private services will be observed.
Burial will be at a later date at
Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Harry
E. Anderson
Harry E. ANDERSON, 80, Culver, died at 9:12 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s
Merry Manor, Culver.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia;
two daughters, Carolyn Davidge, Culver, and Christine Lutzenberger, Bozeman,
Mont.; and one brother, Wibert Anderson, Seattle, Wash.
A memorial service will be held at a
later date.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Patricia
A. Costello
Patricia Ann COSTELLO, 61, Rochester, died at 1:54 p.m. Monday, at her
residence.
Survivors include her husband, Harold;
two sons, Ryan Costello, Mentone, and Cory Costello, Fayetteville, Ark.; her
mother, Peggy Durkes, Rochester; three sisters, Linda Hudkins, Rochester, Sandy
Callahan, Fowler, and Brenda Carlson, Rochester; and one brother, Timothy
Durkes, Rochester.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday
at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and
one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Patti
Costello
March
16, 1951 – Nov. 19, 2012
Mrs. Patricia Ann COSTELLO, 61, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed
away at 1:54 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19. 2012, at her home.
Born on March 16, 1951, in Rochester's
Woodlawn Hospital, Patricia Ann Durkes was the first-born daughter of James M.
and Peggy Lebo Durkes. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters,
Linda, Sandy and Brenda, and one brother, Tim.
Patti, a proud Zebra, graduated with
the class of 1969 from Rochester High School. She later graduated from Fort
Wayne Beauty College with a degree in cosmetology.
On Nov. 20, 1970, Patti and Harold G.
Costello were married in the First Baptist Church of Rochester. They enjoyed
sharing life's adventures for nearly 42 years, settling down near the community
of Grass Creek. Together, they brought into the world two handsome sons, Ryan
and Cory. The family tree flourished over the years, with the added blessings
of six grandchildren.
A devoted farmer's wife, Patti
assisted Harold with the farming operation especially, during the planting and
harvest seasons. She was also a 25-year veteran of the banking industry,
beginning her career at Kewanna's Farmers & Merchants Bank and continuing
on with the same company that is known today as First Financial, moving to the
Rochester office. She capped a 25 year career, retiring in September of 2011.
Patti was a member of the Metea Baptist Church, Moose and Elks Lodges and Crime
Stoppers.
A collector of antiques and quilts, Patti
joyfully decorated her home with country-themed accents. Each spring, she
planted a large veggie garden and colorful flowers that bloomed throughout the
summer. An avid golfer, her favorite course was Pond View, near Winamac.
Traveling to St. Croix, Jamaica,
Hawaii and Estero, Fla., were adventures Patti enjoyed with Harold. They
enjoyed their grandchildren immensely, following their activities in church,
school concerts and sporting activities.
Patti is lovingly remembered by her
husband, Harold; two sons, Ryan Costello and wife Addie, of Mentone, and their
children, Mackenzie Lynn, Mackaylie Beth and Malaynie Ryan, and Cory Costello
and wife Stephanie, of Fayetteville, Ark., and their children, Cade Jameson,
Jace Michael and Beck Garrett; her mother, Peggy Durkes, of Rochester; three
sisters, Linda Hudkins and husband Bob, of Rochester, Sandy Callahan and
husband Larry, of Fowler, and Brenda Carlson, of Rochester; and one brother,
Timothy Durkes and wife Helen, of Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Jim Durkes, in 2003.
Services for Patricia Ann Costello
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, with Pastor Bill Cordes officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice
of Fulton County.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Nornetta
M. Arven
Aug.
25, 1926 – Nov. 19, 2012
Nornetta M. ARVEN, age 86, of Logansport and formerly of the Fulton
area, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, in the Woodbridge Health
Campus, Logansport, surrounded by her family.
She was born Aug. 25, 1926, in Fulton
County, to Floyd and Ethel (Culliton) McKenzie.
In February of 1946, in Logansport,
she married Bob Rouch who preceded in death on March 15, 1986. On June 30,
2001, in West Etna, she married Dean Arven who preceded in death on Jan. 12,
2011.
Nornetta retired from Hart Schaffner
Marx in Rochester, where she had worked for 36 years.
She was a member of the Fulton Baptist
Temple and a graduate of Fulton High School, where she was a drum majorette for
six years. She also graduated from the Wayne University of Cosmetology in Fort
Wayne.
Survivors include one daughter,
Rhonetta L. (Randy) Alcorn, Logansport; son, Robert O. Rouch, Logansport; eight
grandchildren, Jean Anne Mills, Logansport, Tara (Aram) Batchelor, Logansport,
Heather (Ray) Lincoln, Logansport, Leslie Rouch, Florida, Chad (Stacy) Lowry,
Bloomfield, Robyn Rouch, Logansport, Randy Alcorn II, California, and Megan
Alcorn, Logansport; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one
brother, Loring McKenzie.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 24, 2012, at the Fulton Baptist Temple Church with Reverend Bruce Russell
officiating and burial will follow in the Salem cemetery near Fulton.
Visitation will be from 4–8 p.m.
Friday at the Gundrum Funeral Home and Crematory and one hour prior to services
at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton
Baptist Temple Church or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
You may sign the guestbook and send
online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
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Paper – Holiday
Friday, November 23, 2012
Walter
D. Quier
Aug.
10, 1934 – Nov. 20, 2012
Walter David QUIER, 78, Nyona Lake, passed away at 2:21 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 20, 2012, at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born Aug. 10, 1934, in Mentone, he was
the son of Elmer and Cleora Durbin Quier. In 1973, he was married to Betty G.
Walters White, and she survives.
Walter, known as “Bud” to many, worked
in construction most of his life. He was a devoted member of the First Church
of the Nazarene in Peru, where he volunteered many hours making things and
helping around the church.
Walter is survived by his children,
Tracey Quier, Akron, Chris Senff, Fort Wayne, Sonya “Sam” Quier Tener, Bourbon,
Dean Quier, Mentone; his stepchildren, Robert A. White, Lagrange, William J.
White, Seneca, Mo., Laurie L. White Lanning, Peru, Mark A. White, Peru; two
sisters, Mary and Linda; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two infant
daughters; two sisters, Edna and Esther; and two brothers, Arthur and Donald.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the First Church of the Nazarene, Peru, with Pastor
Tony Winter officiating.
Visitation will be held from noon
until the time of the service at the church.
Burial will follow in Plainview
Cemetery, Macy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be to Hope Hospice, Rochester.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Catherine
Brubaker
Catherine BRUBAKER, 94, Rochester, died at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday, at
Community Hospital North, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Catherine
Brubaker
June
27, 1918 – Nov. 21, 2012
Catherine BRUBAKER, 94, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 21,
2012, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Rochester, on June 27, 1918,
Catherine was the daughter of Estel and Glennie Bemenderfer. Growing up, she
shared her childhood with a sister, Marguerite and two brothers, Frederick and
Ned. She was a lifetime resident of Rochester, with exception of the last two
years, as she moved to Berkshire Assisted Living, near Indianapolis, to be
closer to her family. On Nov. 15, 1941, Catherine married Mr. Claude Brubaker
at Rochester's Grace United Methodist Church. Together, they brought into this
world a daughter, Cathy, while sharing over 60 years of life's adventures. Over
the years, the family tree grew with the added blessings of four grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
She was a loyal member of Grace United
Methodist Church for more than 75 years. Catherine was a devoted volunteer
serving Woodlawn Hospital as a grey lady. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
A favorite hobby was playing bridge for years with her friends.
Catherine is survived by her daughter,
Cathy Wilkinson and husband Gary, of Carmel; her four grandchildren, Brian
Wilkinson, Scott Wilkinson and wife Kim, Kyle Wilkinson and wife Michelle and
Katie Prather and husband Mike; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Ned
Bemenderfer and wife Millie, of South Bend, and several nieces and nephews.
Catherine was preceded in death by her
husband, Claude, who passed away in June of 2002; their son, Phillip Neal
Brubaker, born into Heaven; a brother, Frederick Bemenderfer and his wife
Clare; and a sister, Marguerite Engelage and her husband Robert.
Services celebrating the life of
Catherine Brubaker are at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester, with visitation at 12:30 p.m. until the service. The Reverend
Maurice Grindle will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer’s Association or to Grace United Methodist Church in Rochester.
George
E. Butler
George E. BUTLER, 68, Akron, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at his
residence.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Aaron
L. Hart
Jan.
24, 1980 – Nov. 23, 2012
Aaron Lee HART, age 32, of Kingman, was surrounded by family when he
went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012.
Born Jan. 24, 1980, in Rochester, he
was the son of Rick and Sue (King) Hart, of Mentone. Aaron graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High
School in 1998. He continued his education at Indiana State University,
receiving his bachelors degree in elementary education in May 2002. He went on
to earn his master’s degree in school leadership and administration in May
2008. He was ordained into the ministry on Nov. 22 of this year.
He was a member of the Spirit of Life
Church in Kingman. He began his teaching career at Pleasant Hill Elementary
School in Crawfordsville in August of 2002. In the fall of 2008, he began his
duties as the principal at Turkey Run Elementary in Marshall. In addition to
his work, he served on the board at Spirit of Life Ministries and was a member
of the Indiana Association of School Principals.
A doting husband and father, Aaron
blessed everyone he touched. A Spiritfilled Christian, he met life’s challenges
by faith and focusing on Jesus. He didn’t allow an opportunity to pass him by
to witness or encourage another. He loved golf, Notre Dame football, IU
basketball, playing at the family pond and above all, family. He shielded and
protected those he loved daily. His children lit up his life and he spoiled
them like every good father wants to.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his wife, Shannon Newnum Hart, who he married June 7, 2003 in
Kingman; two children, Aubrey Kaelynn and Aidan Lee Hart, both at home;
parents, Rick and Sue Hart, of Mentone; one sister, Gretchen and Johnny
Wadkins, of Bourbon; father and mother-in-law, Dave and Cindy Newnum;
sister-in-law, Erica and Steven Warren, of Pittsboro; brother in-law, Kyle and
Julia Newnum, of Bloomington; grandparents, Ed and Juanita King, of Rochester;
his wife’s grandparents, Miriam Woodrow, of Romney, and Leon and Violet Newnum,
of Rockville; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant
son, Caleb Matthew Hart; grandparents, Glenn and Annabelle Hart; and his wife’s
grandfather, Orin Woodrow.
A service to celebrate Aaron’s life
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Spirit of Life
Ministries, in Kingman, with Pastor Steve Crum officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on
Tuesday evening at Sanders Funeral Care, in Kingman.
Burial will follow at Kingman
Fraternal Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the Spirit of Life building fund that Aaron was helping to coordinate,
with envelopes available at the funeral home. There is also an account that has
been set up for the benefit of Aaron’s children through the Fountain Trust
Company. Donations can be made at any of the bank’s locations or in envelopes
available at the funeral home.
Arrangements were entrusted to long
time family friend, Leonard Urban of Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville,
with the assistance of Sanders Funeral Care, Kingman.
Nellie
M. Latta
Nellie Mae (Watts) LATTA, 62, Burnettsville died at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, at
Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband,
Mitchell D. Latta, Sr., Burnettsville; her children, Barbara E. Latta,
Burnettsville, Shelly J. Haskins, Monticello, Mitchell D. Latta, Jr.,
Monticello, and Blenda Mae Krug, Burnettsville; brothers, George Watts,
Logansport, Virgil Watts, Logansport, Wayne Watts, Burnettsville, and Roy
Watts, Burnettsville; and sisters, Pearl “Skip” Baker, West Milton, Ohio, and
Marge Foster, Logansport.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
at Burnettsville First Baptist Church, Burnettsville.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the
time of the services at the church on Tuesday.
Steve
Richie
Steve RICHIE, 65, Culver, died Tuesday in Goshen.
Survivors include his wife, Connie,
Culver; and one brother, Jerry Richie, Indianapolis.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday
at the First Christian Church, Rochester.
Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Saturday at the church.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
William
G. Stahl
William G. STAHL, 58, Plymouth, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at his
residence.
Survivors include one son, David
Stahl, DeMotte; two brothers, Ronald Stahl, Plymouth, and James Stahl,
Plymouth; and three sisters, Shirley Heddens, Rochester, Karen Obenchain,
Plymouth, and Sherri Ludwig, Plymouth.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday
at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home.
Izinia
S. Thorrington
March
17, 1950 – Nov. 24, 2012
Izinia Sue “Zanie” THORRINGTON, 62, Peru and formerly of Denver, died at 11:34 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
24, 2012, at her residence.
She was born March 17, 1950, in
Magoffin County, Ky., to Fred and Myrtle (Manns) Conley.
On April 2, 1975, in Mexico, she
married Bruce E. Thorrington, who survives at home.
Zanie was a homemaker and she always
enjoyed the outdoors.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce
Thorrington, Peru; three daughters, Carol Worthy, Hendersonville, N.C., Linda
and Nicolas Bolanos, East Flat Rock, N.C., and Crystal Bradford, Florida; one
son, Ashkum wife Andrea Thorrington, Denver; 14 grandchildren, Michael Worthy,
Nikiyah Trejo, Devin Worthy, Stephen Hernandez, Benjamin Hernandez, Chico
Hernandez, Ryan Brock, Liana Heady, Aubrianna Thorrington, Matthew Bradford,
Andria Bradford, Madison Bradford, and Adrianna Bradford; five
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Zefie Jackson, Akron, Gracie Jackson, Akron,
Martha Hancock, North Manchester, and Lorene Tesh, Wabash; and three brothers,
Amos Conley, Alabama, Norman Conley, Georgia, and Alfred Conley, Akron.
She was preceded in death by one
granddaughter, Yesenia Guerrero; three sisters, Nancy Pennington, Opal Conley,
and Christene Cornell; and one brother, Jerry Conley.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Brad
Eckerly officiating.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.
Burial will take place in Gaerte
Cemetery, Macy.
Memorial contributions are open to the
donor’s choice.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
George
E. Butler
May
18, 1944 – Nov. 21, 2012
George Earl BUTLER, 68, Akron, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.
21, 2012 at his residence.
He was born May 18, 1944, in Aurora,
Mo., to parents Millard and Ilie (Dillion) Butler.
George retired from the U.S. Air Force
after 20 years and then, in later years, he had been a truck driver. He was a
lifetime member of the VFW Post 1343 in Rochester. He had a passion for hunting
and enjoyed both firearms and archery. He also enjoyed working on lawnmowers.
Survivors include one son, Kevin and
wife Teri Butler, Peru; one grandson, Braxton Butler; and one sister, Ruby and
husband Charles Cantrell, Ridgedale, Mo.
He was preceded in death by one
brother.
Military rites will be conducted at
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343,
Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the families of fallen soldiers.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Gerald
Lybarger
Gerald “Jack” LYBARGER, 79, North Manchester, died Sunday in Fort Wayne.
Memorial services will be held at a
later date.
Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen
Bender Chapel, North Manchester.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
John
M. Smiley
April
16, 1918 – Nov. 22, 2012
John Milton SMILEY, 94, Sebring, Fla., passed away at 5 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 22, 2012.
He was born April 16, 1918, in
Rochester, to parents Earl and Engrid Hansen Smiley.
John was married to Gladys Scholz, who
preceded in death on Aug. 24, 2008.
He was a member of St. John Methodist
Church.
A memorial service is planned for next
summer.
Velma
S. Thompson
Velma S. THOMPSON, 100, Rochester, died at 3:02 a.m. Tuesday at Hickory
Creek, Rochester.
Arrangements pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Gerald
Briney
Gerald BRINEY, 83, Rochester, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Alonzo
W. McIntire
March
19, 1922 – Nov. 25, 2012
Alonzo Wilmer McINTIRE, 90, Greensburg, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25,
2012, at Arbor Grove Village, Greensburg.
He was born March 19, 1922, in Fulton
County to Oval L. and Mary Mildred (Craig) McIntire.
Alonzo graduated from Rochester
Community High School in 1940.
On Aug. 9, 1943, he married Mary Jane
(Matthews) McIntire. She preceded him in death on Oct. 23, 2012.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in
WWII.
Alonzo had lived in the Greensburg
area for 21 years, after relocating from Rochester.
He retired from Moore Business Forms
in 1987, with over 20 years of service under his belt. He also drove cars for
Hubler Auto for several years.
Alonzo was a volunteer fireman. Also,
he was on the advisory board in Kewanna and Adams Township, a member of the
Shelbyville VFW, a lifetime member of the Rochester and Shelbyville American
Legions and a member of the Rochester Odd Fellows. Alonzo was also active in
the Republican party and was an active member of the St. Paul Senior Citizens
for several years. He attended the St. Paul Methodist Church.
Alonzo loved fishing, hunting,
woodworking and had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with
his family and people in general.
Survivors include one son, Jim (Pat)
McIntire, Kingsford, Mich.; one daughter, Julie (John) Preidt, Shelbyville; two
brothers, Herb McIntire, Rochester, and Leonard (Jane) McIntire, Tallahasee,
Fla.; two sisters, Rowena Bryant, Rochester, and Doris (Del) Crabill,
Charleston, Ill.; and five grandchildren, Chris McIntire, Shaun McIntire,
Sharon Preidt, Katy Preidt and Johnna Preidt.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife; and one brother, Lawrence McIntire.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 1, 2012, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, Shelbyville with
Reverend Mike Layne officiating.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Paul Hill Cemetery,
St. Paul, with a graveside military service conducted by the local veterans
organization.
Memorial contributions may be made
through the funeral home to American Legion Post No. 70 or Hospice of South
Central Indiana.
G.
Steven Richie
Feb.
26, 1947 – Nov. 20, 2012
George Steven RICHIE, 65, of Culver, passed away on Nov. 20, 2012 at
Goshen Health.
Steve was born on Feb. 26, 1947, in
Indianapolis, to George Ross and Shirley (Lambert) Richie.
After graduating high school, he
obtained a bachelor's degree. On Aug. 19, 1967, he was married to Constance D.
Wand in Indianapolis.
Steve is survived by his wife, Connie,
of Culver; and one brother, Jerry (Karen) Richie, of Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and his daughter, Diane Richie Jordan.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 1, 2012, at the First Christian Church of Rochester, with Reverend Mike
Van Heyningen officiating.
Visitation is from 9:30-11 a.m.
Saturday at the church.
Interment will be in Washington
Cemetery, Culver.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
given to the Care Foundation, 1505 S. Main Street, Goshen, 46526; the First
Christian Church, Rochester; or the donor's choice of charities.
Condolences may be sent via the
obituary page at www.odomfuneralhome.com.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of arrangements.
Velma
S. Thompson
Feb.
11, 1912 – Nov. 27, 2012
Velma S. THOMPSON, 100, Rochester, passed away at 3:02 a.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 27, 2012 at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
She was born on Feb. 11, 1912, in
Middle Point, Ohio, the daughter of Lester and Pearl Spratt. She graduated from
Salem High School in northeast Indiana in 1929.
She was a registered nurse, graduating
from Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, in 1933 and worked at Parkview Hospital,
Plymouth. For many years, Velma served as a volunteer for the American Red
Cross Blood Bank.
She married Gates E. Thompson on Aug.
14, 1937, in Fort Wayne. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2002.
Velma was active in the Grace United
Methodist Church, including the youth of the church, adult Sunday school
classes, women’s auxiliary and the prayer group. She was a member of the
Rochester Eastern Star Lodge.
In the 1950s, she traveled with her
family throughout much of the United States – including a trip to Alaska in
1959. She liked gardening and working on the family genealogy. For many years,
she made wood fiber flowers and taught classes in her home teaching the craft
to other women. She enjoyed playing cards, especially canasta and euchre.
Her favorite pastime was spending time
with her family. She is survived by her children, Phil and wife Pat Thompson,
Rochester, Linda Haskell, Liberty, Maine, and Bill and wife Brooks Thompson,
Nashua, N.H. She dearly enjoyed the company of and was loved by her nine
grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
brother, William A. Spratt; and granddaughter, Katherine Thompson Diedrichsen.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Reverend Maurice Grindle officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday
and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Grace United Methodist Church or the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Martha
J. Wagoner
Aug.
11, 1916 – Nov. 29, 2012
Martha J. WAGONER, 96, Talma, passed away at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29,
2012 at her residence.
She was born on Aug. 11, 1916, on a
farm near Gilead, the daughter of Jesse and Judel (Alspach) Norman. Martha was
the fifth child of 14 children, eight boys and six girls.
On Feb. 20, 1937, she married Claude
Wagoner in Crown Point. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1987. They lived
near Macy until 1948, when they moved to Talma. They had three children,
Norman, Nettie, and Jesse.
Martha was a 1934 graduate of Gilead
High School and an active member of the Talma United Methodist Church. She was
widely known as a weaver. She was also an avid reader, gardener and assisted
her husband of 50 years with the farming.
Martha is survived by her son, Norman
(Lane) Wagoner, Sheridan; two granddaughters, Rose Ann (Tracy) Shull and Joyce
(Terry) Shepherd, Warsaw; five grandsons, Larry Fisher, Paige, Texas, Robert
Fisher, Bourbon, Mark (Denise) Fisher, Rochester, Russell (fiance Kirstin)
Wagoner, Noblesville, and David Wagoner, Arcadia; three brothers, David (Grace)
Norman, Macy, Roy Norman, Warsaw, and Oren (Ruth) Norman, Akron; three
sister-in-laws, Evelyn Wagoner, San Francisco, Calif., Frances Norman, Wabash,
and Rose Wagner, Warsaw; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great
grandchildren; four stepgranddaughters; 14 greatstepgrandchildren; one
great-greatstepgrandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Claude; daughter, Nettie Fisher; son, Jesse Wagoner; sisters, Nina
Murphy, Wilma Gross, Ruth Byrers, Audria Fouts, Irene Powell; brothers, Ernest,
Glen, Alva, Kenneth, and Charles Norman; and son-in-law, Larry Fisher.
Funeral services will be conducted at
10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Reverend Randy Smoot officiating.
Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday
and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Mt. Zion
Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of Fulton County, Amazing Grace Caregivers c/o First Source Bank,
516 Main Street, Rochester, or the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Gerald
Briney
Gerald BRINEY, 83, Rochester, died at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at
the funeral home.
John
M. Smiley
John Milton SMILEY, 94, Sebring, Fla., passed away at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Survivors include three daughters,
Engrid Smiley, Los Angeles, Calif., Marsina Gowdy, Cape Coral, Fla., and Sylvia
Nagy, Carmel; and one stepson, Gary Scholz, Homer, Alaska.
A memorial service is planned for next
summer.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Gerald
Briney
Dec.
23, 1928 – Nov. 28, 2012
Mr. Gerald BRINEY, 83, of Rochester, passed away at 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Argos.
A lifetime resident of Richland
Township, Gerald was born on Dec. 23, 1928, the son of Harry and Eva Stanley
Briney.
Growing up, he shared his childhood
with four sisters and one brother. Gerald lived his entire lifetime in the cozy
farm home where he was born. As a young man, he acquired his work ethic and
values from his dad. After high school, patriotism beckoned him. Gerald was a
proud member of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War.
Returning home, he began living the
dream, farming in Richland Township. With great pride he bred, raised and
oversaw a fine herd of more than 20 Simmental cattle for many years. He also
enjoyed firing up the Oliver, plowing and disking the soil in preparation for
the planting. The only thing better than planting was the reaping, bountiful
harvest of the autumn. In the early years, Gerald used a team of horses to
assist him with the ground preparation and planting. The primary crops were
hay, corn, soy beans and wheat.
Usually comfortably attired in his
recognizable blue bibs and topped with a Carhartt cap, Gerald embraced life in
the country. To relax, he observed nature in action, watching the deer, foxes,
hawks and turkeys and their daily habits throughout the seasons. He also
enjoyed taking a ride through the country side – watching the status of the
crops while making mental notes.
Gerald is lovingly remembered by his
nieces and nephews, Jack Town and wife Peg, of Leesburg, Janet Bridegroom and
husband Tom, of Avon, Juanita Yoder and husband John, of Middleburg, Pa., Judy
Evans and husband Mick, of Rochester, Marcia Lahman, of Rochester, Karen
Miller, of Rochester, Ed Lewis and wife Betty, of Twelve Mile, Jerry Lewis and
wife Judy, of Rochester, Roxann Murphy and husband Marvin, Joyce Hassenplug and
husband Charlie, of Rochester, Mike Briney and wife Barbara, of Rochester,
Kimberly Briney-Caudill and husband Kevin, of Rochester, David Brown, of
Rochester, Nancy Tilden and husband Jeff, of Akron, Larry Brown, of Huntington;
and also his brother-inlaw, Fred Brown, of Rochester.
Gerald was preceded in death by his
parents; five sisters, Irene Town, Lorine Morgan, Beatrice Lewis, Geraldine
Brown and Gertrude Briney in infancy, and a brother, Harold Briney.
A celebration of the life of Gerald
Briney is at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Good Family Funeral Home,
Rochester, with Pastor Mike VanHeyningen officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Military graveside rites will be
conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Interment will be in the Richland
Center IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Northern
Indiana Community Foundation for Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education
Center, at 715 Main St., Rochester.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Judith
A. Ludwig
Judith A. LUDWIG, 74, Rochester, died at 6:28 p.m. Thursday at her
residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Judith
A. Ludwig
Aug.
24, 1938 – Nov. 29, 2012
Judith A. LUDWIG, 74, Rochester, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 29, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on Aug. 24, 1938 in Peru,
the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Miller) Hoagland. She was a 1956 graduate of
Fulton High School, Fulton, where she graduated salutatorian and graduated from
Indiana University with a degree in education.
Judith had been a school teacher at
Caston Elementary School, Fulton, and had been a case worker for the Department
of Children’s Services. She had also sold real estate. In her spare time, she
enjoyed sewing, crocheting, writing and spending time with nature.
Survivors include her children, Beth
and husband Rick Williams, Springfield, Ohio, Michael and wife Andrea Ludwig,
Rochester, and Lorri and husband Robert Lemler, Bourbon; grandchildren, Bryan
Borden, Greg Borden and fiance Morgan Clark, and Brock Williams, all of
Springfield, Ohio, Amber Seibert, Fairborn, Ohio, Ben Ludwig, Rochester, Emily
Ludwig, Rochester, Scott and wife Jessica Collins, Warsaw, Brad Collins and
fiance Tiffani Davis, Rochester, Joshua Lemler, Jezreel Lemler and Jazmin
Lemler, all of Bourbon; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack and wife Mary
Hoagland, Fort Myers, Fla.; one sister, Mary Jordan, Fairfield, Calif.; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, sister and an infant son.
Family and friends are invited to the
Rochester Meat & Deli Banquet Room, Rochester, to celebrate Judith’s life
from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012.
Private interment will take place at
St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Peru.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Public Library or the Fulton County Historical Society.
Arrangements were made by Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Orpha
Lough
Orpha LOUGH, 97, Rochester, died at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Opal
D. Nellans
Opal D. NELLANS, 88, Winona Lake, and formerly of the Warsaw and
Mentone areas, died at 1:03 p.m. Saturday at Grace Village Health Care, Winona
Lake.
Survivors include one daughter, Bonita
Nellans, Warsaw; two sons, Byron E. Nellans, Marion, Iowa, and Brant E.
Nellans, Winona Lake; and one sister, Louise Peffley, Winona Lake.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Robert
E. Shoemaker
March
6, 1930 – Dec. 3, 2012
Robert “Bob” Eugene SHOEMAKER, 82, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away on Dec. 3.
Mr. Shoemaker was born on March 6,
1930, in Rochester, to Ralph and Beatrice (Shimer) Shoemaker. He was a former
resident of both Argos, and Rock Hill, S.C.
Mr. Shoemaker attended Hanover College
in Indiana, before honorably serving his country in the 1st Cavalry Division
during the Korean War. Mr. Shoemaker’s natural charisma and interest in people
were excellent characteristics that contributed to his successful sales
management career. Mr. Shoemaker delighted in his Lord, his family, his
friends, sports and nature. He served numerous years and impacted many young
lives as a volunteer baseball coach.
He is survived by his daughter and
son-in-law, Cathy and Ben Clough, of Plymouth; his son, Michael Shoemaker, of
Knoxville, Tenn.; his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Billy Woodruff, of
Huntersville, N.C.; his two precious grandchildren, Kaleena and Woody Woodruff,
also of Huntersville, N.C.; and stepgranddaughter, Shawn Rago, of Indianapolis.
Mr. Shoemaker was preceded in death by
his cherished wife of nearly 60 years, Eileen Pershing Shoemaker.
The family will receive friends from
1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Bearden United Methodist Church, Knoxville,
Tenn., with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM.
Committal services will immediately
follow at the Highland Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be
made to: Bearden United Methodist Church Mission Fund, 4407 Sutherland Avenue,
Knoxville, TN, 37919 or online at www.beardenumc.org, or to Wounded Warrior
Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or online at
www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Please sign Mr. Shoemaker’s online
register book at highlandmemorialparks.com.
Corey
Gerald
Feb.
11, 1970 – Nov. 10, 2012
Corey was born to Barbara (Bradley)
and Richard Gerald on Feb. 11,
1970. They divorced and she later married Brad Tam, who became his stepfather.
Corey graduated from Rochester. A
proud Zebra, he participated in football, swimming, track and was also a member
of the FFA and the Spanish Club.
After graduating, he attended Ball
State where he majored in business and met the love of his life, Laura.
They married two months after
graduation. Corey took a job at Household Finance in Anderson. He was later
transferred to Evansville and back to Anderson, where he became vice president
of the company.
The company moved operations back to
Europe during the recession. He then became employed for Farmers Insurance.
He was a member of Presbyterian Church
in Lebanon, Ohio, where he was a referee for youth basketball. He loved being
with family and friends. Corey loved hiking, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Laura; two
daughters, Kyndall, 18, and Claire, 8; one son, Skyler, 15; his mother,
Barbara; stepfather, Brad; one brother, Brian; nephews, Justin, Brant, Devan
and Tristen; two nieces, Deadra and Anacka; in-laws, Bill and Lillian; and one
sister-in-law, Tammy and husband Jason.
He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Walter and Laura Gerald; his father, Richard; and many friends.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be
made to the Gerald Children Fund, LCNB National Bank, 2 N. Broadway, Lebanon,
Ohio, 45036.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
John
P. Spencer
May
28, 1936 – Dec. 4, 2012
John Paul SPENCER, age 76, of Cicero, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 at
Indiana University Hospital, Tipton.
He was born May 28, 1936, in
Indianapolis, to Paul and Helen Ruth (White) Spencer.
He had served his country in the U.S.
Air Force from 1955 to 1957. He then worked at Lehigh Maintenance, doing
circuit breaker repair in Mentone. Lastly, he worked at Pinnacle Land Title, in
Noblesville, as a title searcher.
He was a member of Cicero Christian
Church and the Tipton American Legion.
He married Donna Belle (Ellis) Spencer
on Feb. 26, 1966, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Brian (fiance Carol)
Spencer, of Cicero, Kevin Spencer, of Tipton, Larry (Karen) Umberger, of
Mocksville, N.C., Mark (Kathy) Spencer, of Westfield, and Paul (Leslie)
Spencer, of Indianapolis; daughters, Brenda (Kurt) King, of Cicero, Kim (Russ)
Milkey, of Arcadia, Twila Smith, of Rochester, and Janet (Greg) Murray, of Port
St. Lucia, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Spencer (Robb) Webb; 21
grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him were his parents; one
son, Jeffrey Spencer; and one brother, Lynn Spencer.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 8, 2012 at Hartley Funeral Homes, Cicero Chapel, with Elder John Knapp
officiating.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday.
Burial will follow at Cicero Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association.
You may share a memory or send
condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.
Orpha
H. Lough
Orpha Hilda LOUGH, 97, Fulton County, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty
Jean Myers, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Patricia Ann Rogers, Phoenix, Ariz.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Tuesday
at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday and one
hour prior to the service.
David
D. Lowry
David D. LOWRY, 53, Mentone, died Tuesday at his residence.
Survivors include one daughter,
Samantha Ferrill, Loveland, Colo.; three sisters, Wilma Ritter, Akron, Sandra
Snell, Winona Lake, and Karen Lewis, Burket, and two brothers, Allen Lowry,
Warsaw, and Rick Lowry, Goshen.
A private family service will take
place at a later date.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Nicholas
D. Lowry
Nicholas D. LOWRY, 18, Mentone, died Monday at his residence.
Survivors include his mother and
stepfather, Holly and Ken Platt, Warsaw; three sisters, Samatha Ferrill,
Loveland Colo., Sierra Platt, Warsaw, and Sundown Platt, Chicago, Ill.; and one
brother, Dakota Platt, Warsaw.
A private family service will take
place at a later date.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
William
Marshall
William MARSHALL, 73, Warsaw, died Monday at his residence.
Survivors include seven children; two
sisters, Delores Fuller, Pierceton, and Linda Blalock, Palestine; and one
brother, Robert Marshall.
Funeral service is at 5 p.m. Tuesday
at First United Methodist Church, Warsaw.
King Memorial Home, Mentone, has been
entrusted with arrangements.
Troy
M. Craig
Troy Michael CRAIG, 45, Nappanee, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Survivors include two daughters, Traci
Craig, Indianapolis, and Staci Craig, Elkhart; his mother, Judith Craig,
Nappanee; two sisters, Terri Rockhill, Warsaw, and Tamara Anderson, Syracuse;
and two brothers, Anthony Anderson, Ocala, Fla., and Todd Craig, Nappanee.
Private family services will be held
at a later date.
King Memorial Home, Mentone, has been
entrusted with arrangements.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Barbara
J. Cessna
Feb.
18, 1932 – Dec. 6, 2012
Barbara Jean CESSNA, 80, of Lake Bruce, passed away at 7:10 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
Born Feb. 18, 1932, in Kokomo, she was
the daughter of the late William E. “Joe” and Mae (Delong) Gooch. On April 14,
1951, she married William A. “Bill” Cessna, and he preceded her in death April
10, 2003.
During her life time, Barb had many
“careers.” She was a homemaker and farm wife, licensed pilot, business woman,
swim coach and a croquet master. She enjoyed gardening, reading and “picking”
antiques. Barb had a love of all animals and enjoyed caring for them and being
outdoors.
She was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother and a good friend and confidant to many.
Barb had also formerly worked at
Kewanna Metal Specialties for 13 years. She was also a former member of the
Rochester Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her daughters,
Deborah L. Cessna, of West Lafayette, Kim J. Bowsher and husband Bruce, of
Rochester, and Barbara Jan Bruce and husband Tim, of Remington. She is also
survived by grandchildren, Laurie Birchmeier and husband Kevin, of Plymouth,
Meghan Hazlett, of Phoenix, Ariz., Amanda Hazlett, of Argos, Kaleb Hazlett, of
Rochester, Josh Bruce, of Chicago, Ill., and Sarah Bruce, of Remington; and two
great-grandchildren, Lilly Gerald and Wesley Gerald, of Argos.
She was also preceded in death by
daughter, Denise Ann Cessna.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 8, 2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel, with
Chaplain Jason See officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m.
until the time of service.
Burial will follow at Rochester IOOF
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the National Wildlife Federation and/ or the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Cessna family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Marjorie
Lloyd
Marjorie “Margie” LLOYD, 90, Kewanna, died Thursday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
Prim
A. Ramsey
Prim Ana RAMSEY was stillborn
at 2:26 a.m. Tuesday at Dupont Hospital of Fort Wayne.
Survivors include her parents, Travis
and Alyssa Ramsey; one sister, Ella Alli-Kay Ramsey; and one brother, Maison
Lee Ramsey, all of Rochester.
Private family services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Good Family Funeral Home.
Evelyn
G. Schipper
Evelyn G. SCHIPPER, 86, Blair Ridge Retirement Center of Peru, and
formerly of rural Akron, died at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Arrangements are pending with Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Marjorie
Lloyd
Feb.
2, 1922 – Dec. 6, 2012
Marjorie “Margie” LLOYD, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012,
in Kewanna.
Born Feb. 2, 1922, in Carroll County,
she was the daughter of the late Loren and Rosa (Kingery) Gard. In 1947, she
married Carl B. Lloyd and he preceded her in death in 1980.
She was a 1939 Kewanna High School
graduate and also attended Manchester College.
Margie was a former licensed
vocational nurse and had retired from Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento, Calif.,
where she worked for many years. She enjoyed sewing, reading and cooking. She
also loved taking care of her flowers.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda
J. Troutman, of Kewanna, and Carla J. Pennebaker, of Culver. She is also
survived by six grandchildren, Tracey Bonnell, Ace Bonnell, Christina Drehobl,
Tammy Sanchez, Jackie Simon and Brian Troutman and several greatgrandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by
brother, Ross Gard Allen; and sisters, Hazel Keaney and Louise Hiatt.
Per Margie’s request, there will be no
services or visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Orpha
H. Lough
April
9, 1915 – Dec. 1, 2012
Mrs. Orpha Hilda LOUGH went to be with
the Lord at the wonderful age of 97. She was an amazing mother and grandmother
and will be greatly missed by all. She passed away quietly at 5:55 p.m. Dec. 1,
at Woodlawn Hospital.
She brightened many lives as a
lifetime resident of Fulton County, with the exception of two years spent in
Marshall County. Orpha was born on April 9, 1915, in Richland Township, to Paul
and Clara Wilfert Gansch.
Growing up, she attended Richland
Center School, sharing her childhood with two sisters, Anna and Martha. She
married her best friend, Greshem F. Lough, who became her lifelong mate on a
beautiful Christmas Eve in 1932. During their wonderful 45 years of marriage,
Greshem and Orpha had one son and three daughters. Their legacy continued and
blessed them with eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and six
great-great-grandchildren.
Through the years, she and Greshem
owned and operated the Richland Center Store for three years and the Tiosa
Elevator for eight years. In recent, years she enjoyed cheerfully volunteering
at the Fulton County Museum and helping out at church suppers.
Since her childhood, Orpha was a loyal
and devoted member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church. She was also
a member of the United Methodist Women. For over a decade, she was a member of
the Rebekkas Lodge.
An extraordinary cook and baker, Orpha
was a member of the Columbia School and Rochester High School cafeteria staffs
for a number of years. At home, her kitchen was the hub of family gatherings as
she created custom meals for birthdays, the holidays and other special family
celebrations. Always in demand were the weekend treats – piping hot cinnamon
rolls fresh from her oven or a variety of donuts. She is also remembered for
her cookies, chocolate layer dessert, pies and cakes.
With uncanny artistic talent, Orpha expressed
herself on canvas, using oils as her medium. She also enjoyed photography,
stamping sweatshirts, ceramics and crocheting afghans and other gifts of warmth
for family and special friends.
She is survived by her devoted
daughters, Betty Jean Myers, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Patricia Ann Rogers
and husband William, Phoenix, Ariz.; caring and attentive daughter-in-law, Ann
Lough, Culver; wonderful son-in-law, Phillip Alber, Fort Wayne; seven
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Those welcoming her home to heaven are
her husband, Greshem Lough (1978); son, Greshem “Monty” Lough (1997);
grandchild, Todd Alber (2011); daughter, Marilyn Alber (2012); and sisters Anna
Horgesheimer and Martha Gansch.
A celebration of her life is at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at the Good Family Funeral Home with Pastor Don
Nunemaker officiating.
Friends may visit with her family from
4-7 p.m. Monday and an hour prior to her services on Tuesday.
She will be laid to eternal rest next
to her beloved husband Greshem in the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers
may be made to the Burton-Richland Center United Methodist Church or the Fulton
County Historical Society Museum.
You may wish to sign Orpha’s guest
book or light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Prim
Ana Ramsey
Little Miss Prim Ana RAMSEY was surrounded
by her loving family when she was born into Heaven at 2:26 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
4, 2012 at Dupont Hospital, of Fort Wayne. Prim Ana was the precious daughter
of Travis and Alyssa Bowser Ramsey.
Everyone anticipated the arrival of a
radiant little girl named Prim, especially her big brother Maison and big
sister Ella. Each night, the three of them shared a bedtime story read by Mom
before laying down to sleep. Mom and Dad were amazed by the apparent wave of
her hand during the ultra-sound. She was very active in the womb and seemed to
calm down and relax with the gentle touch of her daddy when he rubbed mommy's
tummy.
Prim Ana will always be lovingly
remembered by her parents who adored her, Travis and Alyssa Ramsey; her
siblings who cherished her – a sister, Ella Alli-Kay Ramsey and a brother,
Maison Lee Ramsey, all of Rochester; grandparents who treasured her – maternal
grandparents, Fred and Lana Bowser, of Akron; maternal great-grandparents,
Norman and Rozella Tinkey, of Akron, and Phyllis Bowser, of Mentone; paternal
grandparents, Bev and Verlin Ramsey, and Don and Beth Ramsey, all of Rochester;
paternal great-grandparents, Barb and Dan Gaby, and Allen Smith, all of Akron.
Tender, sweet Prim was welcomed to
Heaven by her aunt, Amanda Kay Ramsey; maternal great-grandfather, Wayne
Bowser; paternal great-grandparents, Jim Ramsey and Connie Ramsey; along with
many other relatives and friends.
Private family services will be
observed.
Memorials may be made to the Amanda K.
Ramsey Family and Friends Scholarship through the Northern Indiana Community
Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Good Family Funeral Home.
You may wish to send a note of
sympathy to Prim's family or light a candle to honor her memory at
www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Evelyn
G. Schipper
Feb.
10, 1926 – Dec. 6, 2012
Evelyn Glee SCHIPPER, 86, Blair Ridge of Peru, and formerly of Akron, went
to be with her heavenly father at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Dukes
Memorial Hospital, Peru.
She was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Miami
County, to parents Elmer and Addie Glee (Butt) Fites.
Reverend Golden joined Evelyn and Roy
E. Schipper in marriage on March 3, 1946, in her home. Roy preceded her in
death Oct. 22, 1995.
Evelyn was a homemaker and a farmer's
wife. Also she was a school bus driver for more than 25 years for Tippecanoe
Valley School Corporation.
She was a 1944 graduate of Gilead High
School. She was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church of Roann.
Evelyn was also a seamstress and loved to play the piano and the organ.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane
and husband Dave Haynes, Akron, and Janet and husband Mike Gonsalves, Mt.
Juliet, Tenn.; two sons, Paul E. and wife Diane Schipper, Kokomo, and Randal E.
and wife Doris Schipper, Roann; nine grandchildren, Aaron and Evan Schipper,
Amy Weaver, Troy Schipper, Rebecca Bolinger, Travis and Nolan Haynes, Derek Haynes
and Brook Betten; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Weirick, Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Elmer and Addie Fites; husband, Roy E. Schipper; three sisters, Ruth
Bammerlin, Grace Waechter, and Normalene Wagner; three brothers, Ralph Fites,
Paul Fites and James Fites.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday,
Dec. 10, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Reverend Wayne Balmer
officiating.
Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9,
2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Akron Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Emmanuel United Methodist Church or the American Red Cross.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Frank
Diveley
Feb.
16, 1928 – Dec. 7, 2012
Frank DIVELEY, 84, of Rochester, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 7, 2012, at his residence.
Born on Feb. 16, 1928, in Grass Creek,
he was the son of the late Edgar and Josephine (Myers) Diveley. He married
Marilyn Korreckt on May 16, 1953; she survives.
He was a 1947 graduate of Royal Center
High School. Frank was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in WWII as a machine
gunner aboard the B-29 Super Fortress stationed in Guam. He was a lifelong
farmer.
Frank was a member of the V.F.W. No.
3790 in Logansport and he enjoyed hunting and fishing in his pond.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn
Diveley, of Rochester; son, Daniel F. Diveley (Jenny), of Rochester; sisters,
June Dempsey, of Royal Center, and Carolyn Cox, of Mooresville; grandchildren,
Sommer Halterman (Derek), of Fulton, Jill Robinson (Dave), of Indianapolis,
John Diveley, of Rochester, and Catherine Diveley, of Kewanna; and
great-grandchildren, Lane Halterman, of Fulton, and Stone Robinson, of Indianapolis.
He was also preceded in death by one
brother, Howard Diveley.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 11, 2012, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center
Chapel, with Chaplain Jason See officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial with military rites will be
performed at Grass Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Lung Association and/ or Hope Hospice.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the Diveley family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Janet
Paddock
Janet S. Piper PADDOCK, 67, Crest Hill, Ill., formerly of Rochester, died
Dec. 1, 2012.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen
Paddock; two children, Todd Bedore and Michele Hughes.
Burial took place Thursday at Abraham
Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Ill.
Tobie
Blalock
Tobie BLALOCK, 91, Mentone, died Friday at Kindred Health Care,
Bremen.
Arrangements are pending with King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Jude
J. Williams-O’Neill
June
20, 2012 – Dec. 7, 2012
Jude Joseph Williams O’NEILL, 5 months, Rochester, passed away at 9:47 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012,
at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Jude was born on June 20, 2012, in
Plymouth, the son of Kayleigh C. Williams and Jordan J. O’Neill, both of
Rochester.
Surviving along with his parents are
his sister, Olivia Neumann, Rochester; grandparents, Julie and husband Shanan
Shafer, Rochester, Mike Williams, Etna Green, Rick J. and wife Deanna O’Neill,
Rochester, and Rhonda and husband Bill Barringer, Sydney, N.Y.;
great-grandparents, Mary Seabolt and Margaret Sutton, Nocona, Texas, Michael
and wife Danni Williams, Waurika, Okla., Zeta and Barry O’Neill, Lodi, N.Y.,
Evelyn Rensberger, Rochester, Susan Shafer, Plymouth, and Steve and wife Tina
Shafer, Michigan; great-greatgrandmother, Margaret O’Neill, Island Heights,
N.J.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by numerous
great-grandparents.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Dr. Mark Spencer officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. Tuesday
and one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery,
Athens.
Memorial contributions can be made to
United Ministries of Fulton County. The family requests the contributions be
designated for local area children’s toys/baskets.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Mary
M. Gaines
Mary Madolyn GAINES, 87, Lebanon, formerly of Fulton, died at 12:55 p.m.
Saturday, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon.
Arrangements are pending at Marocco-Rans
Funeral Chapel, Logansport.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Mary
M. Gaines
Jan.
4, 1925 – Dec. 8, 2012
Mary Madolyn GAINES, 87, of Lebanon, and formerly of Fulton, passed away
at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Homewood Health Campus, Lebanon.
Born on Jan. 4, 1925, in Logansport,
she was the daughter of the late George L. and Hazel Juanita (Grove) Albright.
On Nov. 8, 1947, she married Arthur Gaines, and he preceded her in death on
Sept. 23, 1995.
Mary was a homemaker and had formerly
been employed at RBM Manufacturing in Logansport.
She was a former member of Trinity
Lutheran Church, Logansport, and she enjoyed shopping, playing bingo, listening
to music and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna
L. Smith and husband Randy, of Frankfort; brother, John Albright, of
Logansport; grandchildren, Bradley Musselman, of Logansport, Mark Musselman and
wife Alicia, of Beaufort, S.C., and Jamie Smith and wife Myka, of Frankfort;
and great-grandchildren, Damion Musselman, of Bolivar, Mo., Brooklyn and
Aaliyah Musselman, both of Beaufort, S.C. and Treyton Smith, of Frankfort.
She was also preceded in death by
daughter, Darlene Gaines Musselman Studebaker; brothers, Frank, Carl, Donald,
Bobby, and Chester Albright; and sisters, Helen Bowen, Evelyn Lind and Margaret
Artrip.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 13, 2012, at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Pastor Bob
Palmer officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in
Logansport.
Online condolences and personal
remembrances may be made to the family at www.maroccofc.com.
Judy
J. Harris
Oct.
12, 1933 – Dec. 9, 2012
Judy Jane HARRIS, 79, of Logansport, passed away unexpectedly at 3:01
p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in the emergency room at Logansport Memorial
Hospital.
Born Oct. 12, 1933 in Akron, Judy was
the daughter of the late Ted and Lucille Leininger Jontz.
A 1952 graduate of Akron High School,
Judy attended Indiana University where she met her future husband, Jim Harris.
On Aug. 28, 1956, the college sweethearts were married in Akron.
She was a member of First United
Methodist Church. A devoted wife and mother, Judy's family meant the world to
her. She enjoyed her grandchildren and their many activities. In earlier years,
she loved to travel. Judy had a warm and caring spirit, which will live on in
the gift of life that she gave as an organ donor.
Surviving along with her husband, Jim,
are three daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Tim Rich, of Logansport, Kim and
Dan Holzhausen and Kris and Carl Hallam, all of Indianapolis; four
grandchildren, Casey Rich, Lindsay Rich, Laura Holzhausen, and Jacob
Holzhausen; sister, Jackie Judd, of Goshen; one brother-in-law, Dale Harris and
his wife Rita, of Florida; two sisters- in-law, Norma Judy, of California, and
Chod Gibson, of Logansport; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
A funeral service is at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, Logansport, with Dr.
Dean Fager officiating.
Friends will be received 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Fisher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services,
Logansport, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.
Interment, at a later date, will
follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
First United Methodist Church.
You may light a candle of hope in
memory of Judy, share condolences in her guest book and view her video tribute
at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.
Alice
J. Carr
Dec.
25, 1924 – Dec. 9, 2012
Alice Jean CARR, 87, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
9, 2012, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born on Dec. 25, 1924, in
Rochester, the daughter of Emerson and Helen (Osborne) Zimmerman. On Sept. 4,
1946, she married Westel F. Carr in Rochester. He preceded her in death on Nov.
7, 2001.
Mrs. Carr had been a homemaker. She
was a member of the Community United Presbyterian Church, Rochester, and former
member of the Lake Manitou Yacht Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed sailing
their sailboat, The WesWind, and loved to cook and feed her family.
Prior to her husband’s passing, they
spent much time traveling the United States, including Alaska, in their fifth
wheel trailer. They particularly enjoyed all the national parks across the
United States.
Survivors include her daughters, Nedra
Jean Wilson Coplen and husband William Coplen, Rochester, Christina and husband
Doug Baxter, Rochester; son, Fred E. Carr, Rochester; and grandchildren, Wendy
and husband Jeff Zent, Andi and husband Chris Lee, Michelle Wilson, and Chad
Baxter, all of Rochester, Josh Baxter, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Emily Dallege,
Tipton, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her
sister, Nedra Lou Zimmerman, in 2011 and son-in-law, Tom Wilson, in 2006.
Memorial services will be conducted at
3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Reverend Maurice Grindle officiating.
Friends may call from 1-3 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Yosemite National Park through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Waitsel
L. Wright
Waitsel L. “Gummy” WRIGHT, 86, Akron, died at 1:20 p.m. Monday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tobie
H. Blalock
Tobie H. BLALOCK, 91, Mentone, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Kindred
Health Care, Bremen.
Survivors include two sisters, Vada
Barnes and Vetris Newman, both of Sevierville, Tenn.; two sons, Barry Blalock,
Kokomo, and Dennis Blalock, Warsaw; and one daughter, Kathy McGowen, Bremen.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Candice
D. Denny
Candice D. DENNY, 51, Rochester, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Harold
E. Miller
Harold Elmer MILLER, 81, Fairland, formerly of Mexico, died Monday, at
his residence.
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Waitsel
L. Wright
Aug.
14, 1926 – Dec. 10, 2012
Waitsel L. “Gummy” WRIGHT, 86, Akron, passed away peacefully in his home at 1:20 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 10, 2012, after an extended fight with cancer.
He was born Aug. 14, 1926 in Silver
Lake, to parents Ed and Bertha (Allen) Wright.
He was a 1944 graduate of Silver Lake
High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII
as part of the Armed Guard serving on the S.S. Tuskegee.
He was married to Adeline Matzat until
1971. She preceded him in death.
He retired in 1986 from NIPSCO, where
he was a welder, after 26 years of service. Before working for NIPSCO, Gummy
had worked for Buckeye Pipelines.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge
No. 79 in Rochester. Prior to its closing, he was a member of the Akron Masonic
Lodge No. 659, where he was a past master.
He was a member of the former Manitou
Trotting Association and enjoyed fishing and farming. Gummy also was a
supporter of the Akron Speedway Go-Kart Track where they ran a race each year
dedicated to him named the Gummy 50.
He could also be found at the coffee
shop participating in the round table conversations of the day. He touched many
in the Akron community through his involvement as a little league coach. He
attended the Olive Branch Church of God and the Pleasant Valley United Baptist
Church of Silver Lake.
Survivors include four daughters,
Karen Frolick, Akron, Sharon and husband Jay Heckaman, Silver Lake, Shelly and
husband Keith Davison, Warsaw, and Brenda and husband Tom Lester, Noblesville;
three sons, Bruce Hogue, Akron, Royce and wife Anita Wright, Akron, and Rodney
Wright (Carrie), Akron; daughter-in-law, Janet Wright, Claypool; 11
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Ed and Bertha Wright; two sons, Garry Wright and Larry Wright;
daughter-in-law, Diana Hogue; three grandchildren, Josie Heckaman, Aaron
Williams, and Aubrey Hogue; one sister, Catherine; three brothers, Otto, Eddy
(Junior) and David Wright, half-sister, Edna; and half-brother, Hebrew.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Frank
Whitaker officiating.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec.
14, 2012, at the funeral home.
There will be a Masonic memorial
service at 7 p.m. following the visitation.
Memorial contributions are open to the
donor’s choice.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Candice
D. Denny
Candice “Candy” Darlene DENNY, 51, Rochester, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Survivors include her husband, Kenny
Denny; two sons, Ryan Easterday, Rochester, and Neal Easterday, Warsaw; three
stepdaughters, Crystal Mitchell, Kewanna, Faye Patton, and Kimberly Patton,
both of Akron; parents Jolly and Glenda Vaughn, Rochester; and three sisters,
Teresa Norrell, Cuero, Texas, Pamela Gagnon, Rochester, and Kisia Ulery,
Rochester.
Private family services will take
place at a later date.
Harold
E. Miller
Harold Elmer MILLER, 81, Fairland, died Monday, at his residence.
Survivors include four children, Linda
Mills, Rossville, Steven Miller, Logansport; Maryann Vincent, Florida; and
David Miller, Fairland.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday,
at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the
time of the service on Saturday.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Candy
Denny
March
20, 1961 – Dec. 10, 2012
Mrs. Candice “Candy” D. DENNY, 51, of Rochester, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at
Woodlawn Hospital.
She was born on March 20, 1961, in
Osceola, Ark., the precious daughter of Jolly and Glenda Bailey Vaughn. Growing
up, she shared her childhood with three sisters Teresa, Pam and Kisia. In 1979,
with great pride, she graduated from Rochester High School.
Candy married Kenny Denny on Oct. 22,
2005, after a 14 year courtship.
With great joy for the holidays, Candy
decorated her home with seasonal themes, cooking and hosting celebrations with
the family – as these were the best of times. She cherished the visits of her
grandchildren.
There were many memories made on the
sparkling waters of Stafford Lake, swimming, fishing and floating. They all
enjoyed camping out and sitting by the campfire on crisp autumn nights, under
the starlit skies.
Candy will be lovingly remembered by
her husband Kenny Denny; two sons, Ryan Easterday and wife Debra, of Rochester,
and Neal Easterday and wife Rochelle, of Warsaw; three stepdaughters, Crystal
Mitchell and husband Scott, of Kewanna, Faye Patton and Kimberly Patton, both
of Akron; parents, Jolly and Glenda Vaughn, of Rochester; three sisters, Teresa
Norrell and husband Kurt, of Cuero, Texas, Pamela Gagnon and husband Robert, of
Rochester, and Kisia Ulery and husband Rod, of Rochester; 17 grandchildren
including, Katherine, Tyler and Lindsey Beebout; Savannah Stephens, Dakotah and
Xander Easterday; Sha Denny; Jonathon and Katlyn Mitchell; and numerous nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Candy was preceded in death by an
infant granddaughter Elizabeth Faye Marie Easterday.
A dinner celebrating Candy’s life will
be noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Rochester’s Comfort Inn Hospitality room.
Everyone who would like to share
memories and remember the good times are invited.
The Good Family Funeral Home has been
entrusted with her care.
Online expressions of sympathy may be
left for Candy’s family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Norma
J. Warner
Norma Jean WARNER, 85, Peru, and formerly of Mexico, died at 5:15 p.m.
Thursday at Blair Ridge, in Peru.
Survivors include five children,
Teresa R. Martinez, Greenwood, Nicki R. Wilson, Rochester, Jodi J. Warner,
Concord, N.C., Timothy W. Warner, Mexico, and Melissa A. Warner-Ulla, Concord,
N.C.
Funeral service is 3 p.m. Sunday, at
New Life United Methodist Church, Mexico.
Visitation is 1 p.m. until the time of
service Sunday.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
James
V. Miracle
James V. MIRACLE, 95, Culver, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, in Plymouth.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas Y.
Miracle, Culver, and Jay Miracle, Los Angeles, Calif.; and one daughter, Laura
Oatney, Wilmette, Ill.
A memorial service will be at a later
date.
Steve
E. Dielman
Steve Eldon DIELMAN, 57, Santa Rosa, Calif., formerly of Macy, died
Thursday, in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Arrangements are pending with
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Charles
R. Kistler
July
7, 1960 – Dec. 16, 2012
Charles R. “Chuck” KISTLER, 52, Athens, followed the angels lead to go home to the Lord at 7:05
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, following a battle with cancer that had began in
2003.
He was born July 7, 1960, in
Logansport, to parents Howard E. Kistler and Lois (Cook) Kistler.
On Oct. 30, 1987, he married Dawn
Easterday Kistler, in Rochester. She survives at home.
He loved driving semitrailers, and in
earlier years, he had worked for Kralis Brothers as a truck driver and most
recently he worked for Dean Foods of Rochester as a truck driver for 16 years.
Chuck was a member of the Athens
United Methodist Church and was a 1978 graduate of Logansport High School. He
dearly loved his family. He enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. Chuck
loved outdoor activities including camping and boating; he enjoyed the time
spent with his family camping at France Park in Logansport. He also loved going
to see the ocean numerous times.
Survivors include his wife, Dawn
Kistler, Athens; three sons, Cody Kistler and Dylan Kistler, both of Athens,
and Mitchell Kistler, of Rochester; one daughter, Priscilla Kistler,
Logansport; one grandson, Chris Powell, Rochester; his mother, Lois and husband
Glenn Coffman, Logansport; mother- and father-in-law, Dolly and Roy Easterday,
Rochester; two sisters, Barbara Taylor, Logansport, and Allison and husband
Rick Anderson, Valparaiso; two brothers, Mark Kistler, Logansport, and Howie
and wife Stacy Kistler, Rochester; and one sister-in-law, Cindy and husband Don
Foerg, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Howard E. Kistler, who passed away in 2005.
Funeral service is 3 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 19, 2012, at Athens United Methodist Church.
Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the
church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the family of Chuck Kistler.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Hartzler Funeral Home Akron, has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
R.
Eleanor Justus
R. Eleanor JUSTUS, 85, formerly of Argos, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at
Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Kaitlin
G. Sexton
Kaitlin Grace “Katie” SEXTON, 10, Argos, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, near Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Leesa
D. Sexton
Leesa Diane (Taylor) SEXTON, 46, Argos, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, near Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
R.
Eleanor Justus
R. Eleanor JUSTUS, 85, formerly of Argos, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at
Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth.
Survivors include three daughters,
Marsha Davis, Plymouth, Judith C. Justus, Argos, and Lea Ann Chamberlin,
Plymouth; one brother, Kenneth Richardson, Bloomington; and two sisters,
Imogene Terrell, Bloomfield, and Esther Cecil, Martinsville.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at
the Plymouth Missionary Church, Plymouth.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Newton
H. Rude Jr.
Feb.
27, 1926 – Dec. 16, 2012
Newton Henry RUDE Jr., 86, died
of natural causes Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at Kindred Transitional Care and
Rehabilitation at Parkwood.
Mr. Newton H. Rude, Jr. was born on
Feb. 27, 1926, in Winamac, the son of the late Newton H. Rude, Sr. and Geneva
Clorinda (DePoy) Rude.
On Aug. 19, 1944, he was married to
Clara Ruth (Freeman) Rude, in Pulaski County. Mrs. Rude passed away on June 13,
2012.
While living in Winamac, Newton farmed
for two years. He then moved to Mishawaka. For a period of time, the Rude
family operated a restaurant in Headley. In 1961, the family moved to Boone
County. Newton was a Union Iron Worker with Local No. 22 in Indianapolis, until
his retirement in 1981. He also farmed until 1989.
Newton dedicated his life to his
family and loved to care for them. He enjoyed gardening in his free time. He
was a member of the Winamac Christian Church, Winamac.
Survivors include two sons, Russ R.
Rude and wife Vickie, Sheridan, and Roy R. Rude and wife Sharleen, Sheridan;
one brother, Lawrence Rude and wife Delores “Bunny,” Logansport; one sister,
Leona Good, Rochester; three granddaughters, Kate Fisher and husband Steve,
Sheridan, Becky Ogle and husband Jason, Carmel, and Amy Rude, Lafayette; and
six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Wilbur Rude and Harold Rude; two sisters, Delores Guise and Arlene
Stienman; and one grandson, Terry Rude.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with Chaplain
David Clayton officiating.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home in Lebanon.
Interment will follow at Crown View
Cemetery, Sheridan.
Memorials may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 13067, Alexandria, Virginia, 22312-9067, or to
the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be left at
www.myersmortuary.com.
Katelin
G. Sexton
Katelin Grace “Katie” SEXTON, 10, Argos, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, following a car accident.
Survivors include her father, Ed
Sexton, Argos; twin sister, Sarah and sister, Emma, both of Argos; and her
grandmother, Kathleen Sexton, Bishop, Calif.
Funeral service is 7 p.m. Wednesday in
the Argos High School auditorium.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in
the auditorium.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Leesa
D. Sexton
Leesa Diane (Taylor) SEXTON, 46, Argos, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, following a car accident.
Survivors include her husband Ed
Sexton, Argos; daughters Emma and Sarah, both of Argos; and brothers, Dan
Taylor, Columbia, S.C., and Joe Taylor, South Bend.
Funeral service is 7 p.m. Wednesday in
the Argos High School auditorium.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in
the auditorium.
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Steve
E. Dielman
April
1, 1955 – Dec. 13, 2012
Steve Eldon DIELMAN, 57, Santa Rosa, Calif., formerly of Macy, passed
away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on April 1, 1955 in
Savannah, Ga., the son of Donald and Anna J. (Norman) Dielman. He was a 1973
graduate of North Miami High School.
Mr. Dielman was previously employed at
Home Hospital in Lafayette, as an E.M.T. and later worked in the orthopedic
department. For over 25 years, he worked with his friend Steward Ryder in the
Am-Care medical transportation business in Santa Rosa, Calif. His true passion,
however, was his job with Sonoma Raceway (formerly Sears Point Raceway and
Infineon Raceway).
He had started his career at Sonoma
Raceway working on the emergency crews on race day and later in the tower in
race control, where he was truly in his element. Other race facilities where he
worked were Thunderhill Raceway and Laguna Seca Raceway. He was also a long
time member of The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).
Besides racing and being at the
racetrack, his hobbies included working with flowers, music and the arts. He
had a great sense of humor, a quick wit and always enjoyed making people laugh.
Survivors include his parents, Donald
and Anna Dielman, Rochester; sister, Teresa Thomas, Fishers; brother, Jon and
wife Carmen Dielman, Gilead; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be observed.
Interment will take place at Plainview
Cemetery, Macy.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the building fund of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Miami County.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Charlotte
V. Stine
Charlotte V. STINE, 67, Warsaw, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, at her
residence.
Survivors include her husband, Danny
L. Stine, Warsaw; three sons, Rodney Stine, Warsaw, Christopher Stine, Fort
Wayne, and Stacy Stine, Prescott, Ariz.; and two brothers, Richard “Skip”
Cochran, Fort Wayne, and Bill Cochran, Mentone.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday
at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
John
E. Schiuszi
John Edward SCHIUSZI, 81, Rochester, formerly of Winamac, died at 4 a.m.
Tuesday, in Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Velma M.
Schiuszi, Rochester; four daughters, Vivian Long, Logansport, Leisa Watterson,
West Lafayette, Cynthia Burdine, Battle Ground, and Venell Lett, Rochester; and
two sons, Douglas Brigman, Egg Harbor, Wis., and Chris Schiuszi, Lafayette.
There will be no services.
Arrangements were made by Frain
Mortuary, Winamac.
Forrest
Reeser
Forrest “Delbert” REESER, 55, Claypool, died at 11:43 a.m. Monday, at Scott Memorial Hospital,
Scottsburg.
Survivors include three sons, Craig
Reeser, Akron, Geoffrey Reeser, South Whitley, and Christopher Reeser,
Trafalger; one brother, Richard J. Reeser, Lowell, Mich.; and three sisters,
Vicki Bellamy, Rochester, Yvonne Richards, Crest City, Fla., and Rosella Green,
Rochester.
Graveside service is at 1:30 p.m.
Friday at Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Thomas
M. Morton
Thomas M. MORTON, 70, Argos, died at 1:14 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Della
McClane
Della McCLANE, 86, LaPorte, died at 6:49 p.m. Dec. 14, 2012, in
LaPorte.
Survivors include two sons JD McClane
Jr., Delong, and Otis McClane, Long Beach, Calif.; six daughters, Loretta
McClane, Michigan City, Juanita Mitchell, Michigan City, Mary Thomas, Hammond,
La., Shella Brooks, Michigan City, Rose Hale, Michigan City, and Corrine Hart,
South Bend; two brothers, Albert Wilson and Johnny Wilson; and one sister,
Lauren Thomas.
Funeral service is noon Saturday at
Monterey United Methodist Church.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at
the church.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Thomas
W. Fishback Jr.
Thomas W. FISHBACK Jr., 49, Las
Vegas, Nev., died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday in Las Vegas, Nev.
Survivors include his wife, Lenora T.
Fishback, Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Michelle Fishback, Las Vegas, Nev.;
three sisters, Mary Jo McGowan, Florence, S.C., Maureen Kitzrow, Norfolk, Va.,
and Denise Mackey, Fox Lake, Ill; and one brother, Bill Fishback, Rochester.
Funeral mass is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Odom
Funeral Home, Culver.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Nancy
J. Emmerling
July
8, 1936 – Dec. 21, 2012
Nancy J. EMMERLING, 76, Rochester, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 21, 2012 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born on July 8, 1936 in
Hepzibah, West Virginia, the daughter of Henry Howard and Mary Elizabeth
(Gordon) West. On Sept. 22, 1956 in East Liverpool, Ohio, she married Richard
Emmerling. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2003.
Mrs. Emmerling had been a homemaker
and had been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries in Kokomo and
Bunker Hill.
Survivors include her children,
Richard and wife Elizabeth Emmerling, Denver, Colo., Nancy Bolton, Peru, Tara
Emmerling, Rochester, Laura Mercer, Rochester, Colleen and husband Jeff Cox,
Rochester; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one sister,
Charlotte Zopfi, Crystal River, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; son, Mark Emmerling; and two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted
at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill,
with the Reverend Jim Dillinger officiating.
Friends may call from 9-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Nancy Emmerling Memorial Fund through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Max
A. Imhoof
June
19, 1925 – Dec. 20, 2012
Max A. IMHOOF, 87, Denver, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Dec. 20,
2012 at his residence.
Born on June 19, 1925 in Denver, he
was the son of Charles O. and Gladys Mikel Imhoof.
After serving in the U.S. Army, he
began a career in the trucking industry that spanned five decades.
Max married Diane Headford in Fort
Wayne, and she survives. He is also survived by his brother, Maurice Imhoof and
his wife Marilynne, Nashville; sister, Janice Ruse, Brownsburg; mother-in-law,
Hariette L. Headford, Fort Wayne; and many nieces, nephews and greatnieces and
nephews.
Max and Diane enjoyed traveling to all
fifty states and over forty countries, as well as spending time with their
extended family. He was a member of the American Truck Historical Society and
American Legion Post 0424. He had been a charter member of the Denver Lions
Club.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Ron
Laudenschlager officiating.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Westlawn
Cemetery, Denver.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Denver Lions Club, Max Imhoof Memorial Fund or
to Wabash–Miami Hospice.
The online guestbook can be signed at
www.mcclainfh.com.
John
G. Pryor
Dec.
18, 1928 – Dec. 21, 2012
Lake Manitou resident, Mr. John G.
PRYOR, 84, passed away at 7:59 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21,
2012, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1928, in Peru,
to Carl and Florence McElhenny Pryor. During this time, he grew especially
close and became the favorite grandson to his grandpa and grandma Lamb, who
helped raise him. In 1946 with great Tiger pride, John graduated from Peru High
School, where he starred on the track team.
On April 16, 1948, high school
sweethearts John and Rhea Dollens were married at the Christian Church of Peru
by Reverend Jackson. Their union of nearly 65 years produced three wonderful
children, Carol Ann, Pam and J.D. Over the years, two more generations were
added to the family tree.
A dedicated member of the Chrysler
Corporation workforce, John retired after 32 years of service as a machine
repair technician. During this time, he was a member of the UAW No. 685. His
memberships included Eagles Lodge, life member of the Elks Lodge and the
Manitou Moose Family Center. John and Tom White collaborated to create the
popular Moose monthly “Buck Burger,” event. Over the years, he donated many
hours and skills in keeping the lodge in repair.
A proud patriarch of four generations,
John cherished his loving wife and adored his children and grandchildren. In
the early years, John and Rhea enjoyed the dance floors of the Colonial and
Elk’s as they danced to the Big Band music of Glenn Miller and Tuxedo Junction,
to name a few.
Active with his children, he was
always at the helm of the Rinker – pulling them around Lake Manitou as they
skied as members of the ski club. In Kokomo, he helped build the Lafayette Park
Little League diamonds, where he coached for a number of years.
An avid golfer, John and three other
family members teamed up to capture amazing back-to-back wins during the 2007
and 2008 Moose/Hospice golf tournaments.
An outdoorsman, John enjoyed fishing
on Lake Manitou and the challenges of landing the large mouth bass. A hunter,
he bagged everything from squirrel to deer and pheasants. Rhea welcomed the
game and prepared it for the family dinners. Upon John’s return from the time
outdoors, he usually had a tall tale to share.
Of Irish heritage on his maternal
side, John was naturally a huge Notre Dame fan. No doubt, he cheered for the
Fighting Irish and was especially pleased with their undefeated season and
apparent National Championship title just two weeks off. He also cheered for
Muffet McGraw’s Lady Irish, the men’s team and the crimson and cream Indiana
University basketball team, especially during the days of Robert Montgomery
Knight.
John is lovingly remembered by his
wife, Rhea; daughters, Carol Ann Amend and husband Greg, of Mason, Ohio, and
Pam Jones and husband Charles, of Rochester; one son, John “J.D” Pryor and
partner Doug Werner, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, John Clark and
wife Sherri, Jim Clark and wife Megan, Jennifer Clark and fiance Eric Mayleben,
Joey Clark and wife Rebecca, Lindsay Amend, Derrick Amend and fiance Carmen,
Elizabeth Rentschler and husband Scott, Aaron Jones and wife Courtney, Korby
Jones, and Andrea Howdeshell and husband Scot; 15 great grandchildren, Jamie,
Josie, Jenna, Hayden, Cole, Mariah, Kailynn, Sara and Tommy Clark, Tierney and
Tori Rentschler, Olivia Powell, Taylor Jones, and Emma and Mia Howdeshell; and
one sister, Janet Kassebaum and husband John, of Carmel; and brother, Carl
Pryor and wife Terri, of French Lick; his stepmother, Marguerite Pryor; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his
parents and a son-in-law, Tom Clark.
A celebration of the life of Mr. John
G. Pryor will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in the Good Family Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Pastor Jim Clark officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from
noon-2:00 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Rochester
IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the United
Ministries or the charity of donor’s choice.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Thomas
J. Guzzo Sr.
Thomas James “Tom” GUZZO Sr., 69, Bremen, died Monday at
his home.
Survivors include his wife, Becky; 12
children, Thomas Guzzo Jr., Christina Rhoads, Lori Whittington, Becky Trayer,
Peggy Guzzo, Cheryl Bowyer, Jamie Guzzo, Tanya Pine, Missy Townsend, Debbie
Sparks, Jerry Guzzo and Pam Guzzo; and two sisters, Pat Dale and Kim Neil.
Private family services were observed
Thursday.
Verna
L. Stevens
Verna Lou (Martin) STEVENS, 73, Argos, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, at St. Vincent’s Hospice,
Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Wilma
Murphy
Wilma MURPHY, 100, Culver, died Friday, at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Culver.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in
charge of the arrangements.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Brittany
N. Arceneaux
Brittany N. ARCENEAUX, 13, Akron, died after a car accident Friday in
Wabash County.
Survivors include her mother and
stepfather, Tina and Tim Alspaugh, Akron; two brothers, Derek Arceneaux, and
Tyler Arceneaux, Akron; maternal grandmother, Judy Montague, Akron; and
paternal grandmother, Rosabelle Arceneaux, Rayne, La.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
J.
LeeRoy Arceneaux
J. LeeRoy ARCENEAUX, 50, died after a car accident Friday in Wabash
County.
Survivors include his sons, Derek
Arceneaux and Tyler Arceneaux, Akron; mother, Rosabelle Arceneaux, Rayne, La.;
three sisters, Tricia, Judy and Sandra, all of Rayne, La.; and one brother,
Daniel, Rayne, La.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday
at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Velma
Bright
Velma BRIGHT, 89, Akron, died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 at
Mason Healthcare in Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home, Akron.
Jennifer
L. Collins
Jennifer Lee COLLINS, 76, Washington, died at 8 a.m. Friday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Robert
D. Collins; three daughters, Tami Harrod, Plainfield, Tanya Stoll, Washington,
and Traci Abel, Plainfield; three sons, Tim Collins, Greenville, Ohio, Tom
Collins, Washington, and Terry Collins, Venice, Fla.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday
at Washington Free Methodist Church.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. at the church.
Poindexter-McClure Funeral Home is in
charge of the arrangements.
Marjorie
L. Hodel
Marjorie L. HODEL, 97, Allentown, Pa., formerly of Rochester, died
Thursday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Mildred
I. Meredith
Mildred I. MEREDITH, 99, Winona Lake, formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, died
at 11:25 p.m. Thursday at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. today at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Visitation is 9:30-10 a.m. today at
the funeral home.
Connie
J. Mikesell
Connie Jean MIKESELL, 68, Rochester, died Saturday at Visiting Nurse and
Hospice House, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include her husband, Larry;
one daughter, Melissa Owsley, Selma; one son, Darrin Mikesell, Fort Wayne; two
sisters, Marilyn Varnadore, North Beach, Md., Shirley Farrell Estep,
Charleston, W. Va.; and two brothers, Everett Henderson, Akron, and Jerry
Henderson, Denver, N.C.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday
at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and
an hour prior to services on Thursday.
Mary
M. Maus
March
27, 1918 – Dec. 20, 2012
Mary Martha (Spaulding) MAUS, 94, formerly of Attica, who had been residing at Wynnfield Crossing,
Rochester, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at Wynnfield
Crossing.
Mary was born on March 27, 1918, in
Sharpsville. She was the daughter of the late Nathan Edgar and Emma (Nieman)
Spaulding. Following her mother’s passing, Mary was raised by her uncle and
aunt, Charles C. and Martha Spaulding in Sharpsville. She was a graduate of
Sharpsville High School in 1936.
Mary met her future husband, Dale
Maus, when he came to work for Shull Funeral Home in Sharpsville, and they were
married on Feb. 28, 1937, in Sharpsville. Mary and Dale later moved to Goodland
and in 1941 moved to Attica, where Dale began working for DeSutter Funeral
Home. She and her husband purchased L.C. Roemer & Son Funeral Home in June
of 1971, and started what is now Maus Funeral Home. Dale preceded her in death
on Feb. 28, 1996.
Mary had worked as a dental assistant
to Dr. Paul Sullivan in Attica. She later worked for Mavis Carney in the Sears
Catalog Store in Attica. In her early life, she was a stay-at-home mother,
where she raised her three children. She was an excellent cook and great baker.
Mary was a member of the Attica First
United Methodist Church. Mary was a former member of Attica Chapter 125 Order
of the Eastern Star, and she just recently received her 75-year pin for her
membership in the Fern Chapter No. 194 O.E.S. She had served as deputy of
District No. 16 O.E.S. for the state of Indiana and also was selected to be
Grand Representative to the state of Texas for O.E.S. She was a member of the
Pythian Sisters and a retired member of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority in Attica.
Mary leaves behind three children,
Linda L. (Robert) Haworth, Rochester; Vicki S. (Arpad) Vass, Lilburn, Ga., and
Robert D. (Valarie) Maus, Attica; six grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Malone, Lora
(Lee) White, Molly and Ben Vass, and Nathan and Amy Maus; four
greatgrandchildren, Megan (Brandon) Miller, Morgan Malone, Matthew White and
Wyatt Maus; a great-great-granddaughter, Jaclyn Leigh Miller; and a special
niece, Candi Crye, of Fort Myers, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her two
brothers, Ford and Lou Spaulding and her three sisters, Lula Henderson, Letha
Wilburn and Ruth Scheiber.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Friday, Dec. 28, with Pastor Janet Luchs officiating.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on
Thursday, Dec. 27, at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with O.E.S. services being
held at 7 p.m. by Fern Chapter No. 194.
Burial will follow in the Riverside
Cemetery, Attica.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Attica First United Methodist Church, Attica Community Foundation or the
Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
A special thanks goes out to the staff
of Wynnfield Crossing and Hope Hospice for the care that Mary received.
Condolences may be sent on line to
www.mausfuneralhome.com.
Robert
W. Scott
Sept.
5, 1934 – Dec. 22, 2012
Robert W. “Scotty” SCOTT, 78, Rochester, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at
Hickory Creek, Rochester.
He was born on Sept. 5, 1934, in
Pulaski County, the son of Clyde and Clarice (Howe) Scott. On June 25, 1961 in
Camden, he married Jean George and she survives.
Mr. Scott retired from Tippecanoe
Valley High School where he worked in maintenance, he had worked at Dice Oil
Company in Fulton and also Enyart’s True Value Hardware in Rochester. He was a
U.S. Army veteran and had been a volunteer fireman in Liberty Township. He was
a member of the Fulton Lions Club.
In his spare time, he stayed active
walking around town and tending to his yard. He loved spending time with his
grandchildren and was an avid Indiana University basketball fan.
Survivors include his wife, Jean
Scott, Rochester; children, Kevin and wife Konnie Scott, Rochester, Lisa and
husband Mike Barry, Clarkston, Mich., and Christopher Scott, Coatesville;
grandchildren, Skyler Scott, Lillian Scott, both of Rochester, Noah Scott,
Taylor Scott, both of Coatesville, Tyler Barry, Madison Barry, Annalee Barry,
all of Clarkston, Mich.; one sister, Betty Cramer, Winamac, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, four sisters and three brothers.
Graveside services with military rites
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Camden Cemetery, Camden,
with David Main officiating.
Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m.
Thursday, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Verna
L. Stevens
Verna Lou (Martin) STEVENS, 73, Argos, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent’s Hospice,
Indianapolis.
Survivors include one son, Douglas D.
Stevens, Noblesville.
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday
at the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
No
Paper – Holiday
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Brittany
N. Arceneaux
March
25, 1999 – Dec. 21, 2012
Brittany N. ARCENEAUX, 13, Akron, passed away with her father on Friday,
Dec. 21, 2012, in an automobile accident in Wabash County.
She was born March 25, 1999, in
Rochester, to parents J. LeeRoy Arceneaux and Tina (Montague) Alspaugh.
Brittany was an eighth grader at
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School.
She was in the Tippecanoe Valley
Middle School band, where she played the flute. She liked to draw and was a
very artistic person. She also liked to go swimming in the summertime. She
loved all kinds of animals, especially her cat. She loved doing hair and makeup
for any of her friends who would come over.
Survivors include her mother, Tina and
husband Tim Alspaugh, Akron; two brothers, Derek Arceneaux, who is serving in
the U.S. Air Force, and Tyler Arceneaux, Akron; maternal grandmother, Judy
Montague, Akron; paternal grandmother, RosaBelle Arceneaux, Rayne, La.; stepgrandparents,
Guy and Nancy Alspaugh, Warsaw; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
father, J. LeeRoy Arceneaux; maternal grandfather, Gene Montague; and paternal
grandfather, Herby Arceneaux.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Terry
Canfield officiating.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Burial will be in Akron Cemetery,
Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School band.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
J.
LeeRoy Arceneaux
March
16, 1962 – Dec. 21, 2012
J. LeeRoy ARCENEAUX, 50, Akron, passed away with his daughter Brittany on
Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in an automobile accident in Wabash County.
He was born March 16, 1962, in
Louisiana, to Herby and RosaBelle (Hanks) Arceneaux.
He was currently working at OJI
Intertech in North Manchester. In earlier years, he had worked in the RV
industry.
He enjoyed Frisbee golf, riding his
motorcycle and canoeing the river in the summers. He enjoyed any outdoor
activity. He also loved his dog; he was an all around animal lover.
Survivors include two sons, Derek
Arceneaux, who is serving in the U.S. Air Force, and Tyler Arceneaux, Akron;
his mother, RosaBelle Arceneaux, Rayne, La.; three sisters, Tricia, Judy and
Sandra, all of Rayne, La.; and one brother, Daniel, Rayne, La.
He was preceded in death by his
daughter, Brittany Arceneaux; and his father, Herby Arceneaux.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Terry
Canfield officiating.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Burial will be in Akron Cemetery,
Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School band.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Geraldine
A. Patterson
Dec.
15, 1930 – Dec. 23, 2012
Geraldine A. “Geri” PATTERSON passed away Sunday. The angels
came to take her home at 7:05 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2012, at Hickory Creek of Peru,
where she had made her home since 2005.
Born Dec. 15, 1930 in Miami County,
she was the daughter of Floyd E. and Garnet L. (Marburger) Fisher. On Feb. 20,
1954, at the home of the late Reverand C.F. Golden, near Denver, she was
married to Russell M. Patterson, and he preceded her in death in 1999.
She was also preceded in death by both
parents; one brother-in-law; and one granddaughter.
She was a lifelong member of the
Denver Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was involved with a
women’s fellowship group, Sarah Society. Geri worked for several years at the
Wabash Valley Bank & Trust; after which she worked as a beautician out of
her home (Countryside Beauty Shop) for more than two decades.
Survivors include her three children,
Elaine S. See, Denver, Ronald W. Patterson, and his wife Diane, Logansport, and
Ray A. Patterson, Argos; seven grandchildren, Jason K. See and wife Katrina,
Denver, Todd B. See, Macy, Alissa R. Perron and husband Scott, Lexington, Ky.,
Anthony R. Patterson, Mishawaka, Tara M. Patterson, Argos, Jami L. Patterson,
Argos, and Holly Brewer, Logansport; one brother, Norman L. Fisher and wife Kay,
Peru; one sister, Miriam M. Butler, Denver; 11 greatgrandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service is at 3 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 27, 2012, at the Denver Baptist Church, with Pastor Steve Bate and
Chaplain Jason See officiating.
Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m.
before the service on Thursday at the church.
Burial will follow in Westlawn
Cemetery, Denver.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Hickory Creek Nursing Home of Peru.
Patty
Hostetler
Aug.
5, 1943 – Dec. 23, 2012
Patty “Pat” HOSTETLER, 69, of the Gilead and Macy areas, died at 4:41 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23,
2012, at Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis, where she had been a patient
since October, following a lengthy illness.
She was born Aug. 5, 1943, in Miami
County to R. Glenn and Mary O. (Nestleroad) Janeway.
She married Merle E. Hostetler on July
30, 1966, in Peru. He survives.
She had worked at Wen Products and the
former Chamberlain Products, both in Akron, for over 20 years. She was also a
homemaker.
She was a former member of the Perry
Do Rites Home Ec Club. She was a 1961 graduate of Noble High School in Wabash.
She loved sewing and was an avid seamstress. She loved growing and caring for
her flowers and watching birds.
Survivors include her husband, Merle
E. Hostetler, Macy; two daughters, Rhonda and husband Nyle Miller, Akron, and
Crissy and husband Rodney Crist, Wabash; one son, Kevin and wife Hayley
Hostetler, Denver; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister,
Carolyn and husband Joe Fetter, Pekin; and one brother, Gene and wife Judy
Janeway, Wabash.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Reverend William
Babb III officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
27, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery,
Amboy.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Velma
P. Bright
April
5, 1923 – Dec. 23, 2012
Velma Pauline BRIGHT, 89, Akron, died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23,
2012,at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw, following a brief illness.
She was born April 5, 1923, in Akron,
to parents Clifford A. and F. Marie (Slaybaugh) Bright.
Velma graduated in1941 from Akron High
School. She lived her whole life in Akron, where she worked at the Akron Public
Library for 69 years and served as director for 60 of those years.
She was a member of the Akron Church
of God, the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and the Youth Temperance
Council.
Velma was the secretary and treasurer
of the Akron Cemetery Board for many years. She was a genealogy buff and loved
to travel. She researched her ancestors clear back to the Mayflower and
farther. She was related to Dr. Sippy, one of the founders of the town of
Akron.
Velma loved children and the church.
At the church, she served in many capacities. She taught Sunday school classes
and junior church, served on the board of trustees, helped with the day care
duties and volunteered for many other activities, too numerous to mention. She
was a devoted worker and dedicated to the service of others. She will be
greatly missed by everyone.
Survivors include one sister, Lois
Kinder, Warsaw; two nephews, Gary (spouse Joni) Kinder and Jeremy Kinder; two
nieces, Kay (spouse Charles) Hershberger and Rachel Hershberger; two
great-nephews and four great nieces.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and one brother, Verle Bright.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Friday
at the Akron Church of God, Akron, with Pastor Terry Canfield officiating.
Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
27, 2012, at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.
Burial will be at Akron Cemetery,
Akron.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the Akron Church of God, Akron WCTU or the Akron Public Library.
Online condolences may be sent to
earllovefuneralhome@gmail.com.
Connie
J. Mikesell
Dec.
11, 1944 – Dec. 22, 2012
Mrs. Connie Jean MIKESELL, 68, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed
away on Dec. 22, 2012, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice House of Fort Wayne.
Connie Jean Henderson was born on Dec.
11, 1944, in Fulton County, the precious daughter of Clarence “Boyd” and
Bernice May Baldwin Henderson. Growing up in the Burton neighborhood, she
shared her childhood with two sisters, Marilyn and Shirley, and two brothers,
Everett and Jerry.
With great pride, Connie graduated
with the class of 1962 from Rochester High School.
On Sept. 8, 1962, Connie married her
best friend and high school sweetheart, Larry Mikesell. Their 50-year union
produced a beautiful daughter, Melissa, and a handsome son, Darrin. Later, five
wonderful grandchildren were added to the family tree.
While living in Fort Wayne for 32
years, Connie taught at the Learning Tree and the Crescent Avenue preschools.
She was passionate about teaching and the learning of her young students.
She was a member of the Free Methodist
Church of Fort Wayne. After Larry retired, they returned to their cottage
situated on the east shore of Lake Manitou. She enjoyed observing the lake
activities, regardless of time of day or the season. The sunsets were
phenomenal and observing wildlife and their habits were very entertaining.
A lifelong reader, Connie especially
enjoyed Christian inspirational books. As the matriarch of three generations of
the Mikesell clan, Connie adored her grandchildren. She listened intently when
they visited, telling her stories of their daily adventures. Of course Grandma
was interested in every detail, as she lived their lives right along with them.
Connie is lovingly remembered by her
husband, Larry; one daughter, Melissa Owsley, of Selma; and her children,
Dayton, Donica, and Donovan; one son, Darrin Mikesell and wife Kyong, of Fort
Wayne; and their children, Sunni and Skyler; two sisters, Marilyn Varnadore and
husband Joe, of North Beach, Md., and Shirley Farrell Estep, of Charleston, W.
Va.; and two brothers, Everett Henderson and companion Sharon Miller, of Akron,
and Jerry Henderson and wife Beverly, of Denver, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her
parents.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Connie Jean Henderson Mikesell will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 27, at the Good
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Rochester.
Friends may visit with her family from
4-8 p.m. today and an hour prior to her services on Thursday.
She will be laid to eternal rest at
Rochester’s IOOF Cemetery.
Friends may sign her guestbook or
light a candle to honor her memory at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
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Obituaries
Friday, December 28, 2012
Thomas
M. Morton
Thomas Millard MORTON, 70, Argos, died at 1:14 p.m. Dec. 18, at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Survivors include his wife, Linda
Morton, Argos; one daughter, Tamara Morton, Lansing, Mich.; and one son, Thomas
Morton, Knoxville, Tenn.
Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Jan. 7,
at the Argos American Legion.
Visitation is 12:30-1 p.m. Jan. 7, at
the Legion.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Louis
L. Van Doren
Louis Lee Van DOREN, 69, Rochester, died at 12:42 a.m. Friday at his
residence.
Survivors include his wife, Frances
Van Doren, Rochester; and one sister, Susan Fretz, Warsaw.
Funeral service is at 3 p.m. Sunday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Jeanette
Hunter
April
10, 1918 – Dec. 30, 2012
Jeanette HUNTER, 94, Rochester, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
30, 2012, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
She was born on April 10, 1918, in
Fulton County, the daughter of Howard and Vida (Collins) Mutchler. On June 25,
1938, in Kosciusko County, she married Clurel T. Hunter. He preceded her in
death on Nov. 9, 1993.
Jeanette retired from Switches in
Logansport, and had been a homemaker. She was an over fifty-year member of the
Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Moose Lodge and the First Baptist
Church. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards with her friends, as well as
spending time with her grandchildren and family. Survivors include her
children, Sara and husband Howard Hoffman, Rochester, Donna and husband Steve
Rude, Rochester, Dianne and husband Jim Smith, Plymouth, Cynthia and husband
Larry Biggs, Logansport, and Phillip and wife Cherlyn Hunter, Crawfordsville;
one son-in-law, Robert Hurley, Indianapolis; grandchildren, Monte Hoffman,
Tiffany Raidy, Melissa Gamel, Michael Rude, Thomas Rude, Andy Rude, Charlie
Rude, Debra Hartwell, Paul Garver, Penny Garver, David Garver, Pat Garver,
Peggy Garver, Kari Sherwood, Alan Biggs, Martin Biggs, Richard Biggs, P.J.
Hurley, Matthew Hurley, Kenneth Hunter, Jeremy Hunter, and Emily Hunter;
numerous great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren; one brother, John
and wife Marjorie Mutchler, Rochester; sisters, Frances Herrell, Oxford, Wis.,
Ruth Lease, Lucerne; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
daughters, Linda Hunter, and Nedra Hurley; one great-granddaughter; sisters,
Pauline Mutchler, Isabell Linden, Josephine Tuley, and Martha Reeser; and one
brother, Donald “Pete” Mutchler.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, Rochester, with
Mark Spencer officiating.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to
service at the church.
Eastern Star services will be
conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, Kewanna.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Norman
L. Yates
July
20, 1934 – Dec. 29, 2012
Norman L. YATES, 78, Mentone, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29,
2012, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
He was born July 20, 1934, in Betsy
Lane, Ky., to Hartman and Edith (Hall) Yates. He married Joann Converse on Feb.
19, 1960, in Huntington. She survives at home.
Norman had been a truck driver. He
served his country in the U.S. Army. He attended the First Baptist Church of
Mentone. Norman played the guitar and he loved country music, especially Johnny
Cash. He also loved classic cars and enjoyed candy and ice cream. He collected
many toy classic cars.
Survivors include his wife, Joann S.
Yates, Mentone; one daughter, Carol and husband Brian Scrivens, Kendallville;
two sons, Mark E. and wife Jan Yates, Elkhart, and Michael and wife Michelle
Yates, Akron; six grandchildren, Heather Scrivens, Toni and Chris Holt, Nathan,
Kyle and J.T.; one sister, Lois and husband Rowland Shepherd, North Manchester;
and one brother, Kenny and wife Jamie Yates, Paris, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Hartman and Edith Yates, and one brother, Franklin Yates.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 2, 2013, at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Pastor Michael Wilhite
officiating.
Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
1, 2013 at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery,
Mentone, where graveside military rites will be performed by the Warsaw
American Legion and VFW.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the First Baptist Church of Mentone.
Share a memory or send an online
condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
William
H. Johnson
William Henry “Bill” JOHNSON, 80, Rochester, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Rochester.
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