Joyce A. Day, 66, of rural Roann, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly surrounded by her family at 9:42 am, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 at her residence.

Joyce was born on Feb. 1, 1957 in Wabash, Indiana to Luther and Marie (Becraft) Young. She was a 1975 graduate of Northfield High School. She married on May 12, 1979 in Urbana, Indiana to De Wayne Day, he survives.

She worked for Midwest Poultry Services for 38 years, retiring in Aug. of 2023. She was the Director of Quality Assurance for 34 years. She traveled to multiple states for MPS to oversee many plants. Throughout her career, she attained many certificates in food service, and was even the Upper Wabash Vocational School Outstanding Student in 1974-1975.

She loved euchre and played up to 3 times a week. Joyce enjoyed baking, everyone loved her cookies, cakes, and especially her peanut brittle. Together with her husband, they enjoyed camping, traveling all over the country, and playing cards. In years past she attended the Olive Branch Church of God. She traveled to numerous sporting events for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce would do anything for her family and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her husband De Wayne Day of Roann; daughter Detre and husband Scott Jones of Denver; son William and wife Katie Day of Rochester; grandchildren Austin, Anthony, Alicia, Kaylyn, Howie, Liam, and Arden; 10 Great Grandchildren; sister Geraldine Friend of N. Manchester; and brother Gerald Young of Texas.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Alfred Young and Eugene Young.

The funeral service will take place at 10:30 am, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor Kathy Nelson officiating.

The interment will follow in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana.

Visitation hours will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the American Red Cross.

Timothy L. Grosvenor 74, Rochester, passed away at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on July 3, 1949 in Goshen, Indiana, the son of Calvin and Donna Jean “Donnie” (Cretcher) Grosvenor Metheny. On March 28, 1991 in the Grand Bahama Islands, he married Lynne (Tribbett) Osborn and she survives.

Tim started his professional career as co-owner, along with his brother Tom, at Rochester Cement Products. After becoming an EMT in 1974, he spent much of his career as a Paramedic serving Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana, Logansport Memorial Hospital and Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services. He had spent a short stint as a traveling Paramedic in Boca Raton, Florida. As part of his medical career, he enjoyed training others on CPR and becoming Emergency Medical Technicians.

Tim had been a member of the Mill Creek Church and the Rochester Jaycees, where he directed the Junior Miss program. In his leisure time he enjoyed traveling, genealogy, and photography.

Survivors include his wife, Lynne Grosvenor, Rochester, Indiana, children, Anjanette (Michael) Paul, Chicago, Illinois, Byron (Jennifer) Osborn, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Marji (Josh Pike) Osborn, Rochester, Indiana, Lincoln (Carrie) Osborn, Plymouth, Indiana, foster-son, Dustin (Cori) Meid, Farmersburg, Indiana, grandchildren, Anna Osborn, Byron Osborn, Lily Johnson, Timmy Johnson, William Johnson, Chase Thomas, Megan Thomas, Jaxs Pike, Matthew Osborn, Taylor Medina, Tanner Medina, Aleasia Sarver, Tucker Sarver, Reine Whippo, Brice Meid, five great grandchildren, sisters, Deb (Lonnie Evans) Grosvenor, Logansport, Indiana, Peg (Grosvenor) Howell, Rochester, Indiana, brother-in-law, Allen (Andi) Tribbett, Royal Center, Indiana, sister-in-law, Valerie Grosvenor, Rochester, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Janice Grosvenor, brother, Thomas Grosvenor, step-daughter, Christina Osborn, and step-father, Wayne Metheny.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Mill Creek Church, Rochester, Indiana.

Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana and one hour prior to service Friday at the church.

Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaign/Tim-Grosvenor-Memorial). A matching donation will be made to the EMS programs in Pulaski, Fulton, and Cass counties to further support the work that Tim dedicated his life to.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Young, 90, passed into eternity Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Ronnie was born July 25, 1933 to the late Floyd E. and Margaret Miller Young in Miami County, Perry Twp., Indiana. On August 2, 1956, he married Carolyn Bunn of Fulton. They were married at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Waterloo. They were married for 52 yrs.; enjoying the country life, in Fulton county, the entire time. She preceded him in death, in 2008.

Left to cherish Ronnie's memory are two sons: Danny and wife, Lisa, Rochester,  and Alan and wife, Julie, Poway, CA; one sister, Wanita Haupt, Ft. Wayne; 3 grandchildren: Danielle Sommers, Lucerne,  Chelsey Young, and Griffin Young,  both of Poway CA; 4 great-grandchildren: Madison Sommers, Whitney Sommers, Karlee Sommers and Reed Sommers, Lucerne; 1 great-great granddaughter, his special “Punkin”, Braelyn Mae Sommers; and several nieces and nephews. Ronnie is also survived by his faithful canine companion, Jack. 

Preceding Ronnie in death are two sisters: Lois Judy Young, at birth; Donna Fields, Bedford, and one brother, Jim Young, Roann.

Like many young men at the time, Ronnie felt the call to defend his country during the Korean War and signed up with the United States Air Force before graduating from Gilead High School. He served honorably from 1951-56 as a jet mechanic in Texas, Alaska and Georgia. Upon discharge, he returned home to Fulton County, working at Beall Tire Shop, for 12 years, Van Duyne Block and Gravel, for 20 years and Rochester Middle and Riddle Schools for 14 years. He especially enjoyed being around all of the elementary kids, invigorated by their joy, energy and laughter.

Ronnie thankfully acknowledges the long-time friendships with Joe & the late Terry Moore, Dave & Trinity Lease, Junior & Sandy Cohagan, and Charlie & Beth Patkus. The tough times were bearable, and the good times were made better because you were willing to share them with him. He felt very blessed to count you as friends.

The family of Ronnie would like to personally thank the staff at Life Care Center for the love and care that he received during his time at their facility.

A celebration of the life of Ronnie Gene Young will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will officiate.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023 and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.   

Burial will follow in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  

Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Honors Team.  

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. 9th St., Rochester, IN 46975.  

Arthur E. “Art” Coburn, 82, of Monticello, formerly of Medaryville, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. 

He was born on October 29, 1940 in Medaryville to the late Chester and Marjorie [Timm] Coburn.  He loved his parents deeply and always honored them.  Art graduated from Medaryville High School in 1959. 

On March 23, 1963, he married the love of his life, Mary M. Saltsman at the Medaryville Christian Church. 

Art was a talented woodworker and carpenter.  His passion for all things John Deere began as a child when his Grandpa Coburn opened a John Deere shop in Medaryville.  He enjoyed baking (especially zucchini bread) and making homemade fudge.  Art also enjoyed raising flowers and had a beautiful array of irises.  Most of all, he loved his family very much.  Art was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

He is survived:

Mary M. [Saltsman] Coburn, Monticello, IN Wife

Sue Ann Grimes, Logansport, IN Daughter

Tammy Lynn (Brian) Barnhart, West Lafayette, IN Daughter

Scott Michael (Catherine) Coburn, West Lafayette, IN Son

TJ Grimes, Grandson

Brittany (Scott) Powell, Granddaughter

Ashleigh (Garret) Hoover, Granddaughter

Kyle Grimes, Grandson

Alexis Tharp, Granddaughter

Allison (Justin) Proctor, Granddaughter

Casie Tharp, Granddaughter

4 Great Grandchildren: Rylan, Porter, Brooks, and Dean

William R. (Peggy) Coburn, Logansport, IN Brother

Many Nieces and Nephews & their families

Preceded in death by:

Chester and Marjorie [Timm] Coburn, Parents

Visitation will be from 2-3 PM EDT Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN. 

Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM EDT Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN with Pastor Tod Masters officiating. 

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Private Burial will take place at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville, IN. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN.

Darlene L. Martin 91, Rochester, passed away at 10:44 A.M. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport, Indiana.

She was born on June 28, 1932 in Fulton, Indiana, the daughter of Charles E. and Gertrude (Wichmann) Beattie. She married Lee Roy Hoehne in 1951 and they had two children, David and Darla. On February 22, 1975 at the Metea Baptist Church, she married Frederic S. “Steve” Martin and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2018.

Darlene had worked as a bookkeeper. She had worked for Public Service Indiana from 1964-1970, Torx-Camcar Rochester from 1970-1982 and for Mike Anderson Automotive in Logansport, Indiana from 1987-2000. After retiring, she had been a substitute school teacher at Caston and Rochester schools. She had been a member of Metea Baptist Church for over seventy years. She enjoyed cheering on the Caston Comets Athletic teams and sharing her excellent gardening and flower skills to family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Darla Jean (Robert) Kaminski, Lombard, Illinois, Mike Martin, Kokomo, Indiana, Kathy (Kristi) Stockberger, Rochester, Indiana, Lori Rochelle Higgins, Logansport, Indiana, grandchildren, Kristen (Andy) Dalton, Andrea (Luke) Stocking, Matt Coleman, Tawnie Ramer, Michelle Dotson, Jackie Robertson, Kerry Brouyette, great grandchildren, Natalie Stocking, Elin Stocking, Marek Stocking, Cameron Robertson, Jenna Robertson, Garrett Brouyette, Gaby Brouyette, Kaden Brouyette, Maddie Dalton, Abby Dalton, great-great grandchildren, Keegan Martin, Kase Brouyette, and Granger Brouyette, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Beattie, mother, Gertrude Emry, son, David Hoehne, siblings, Charles Junior Beattie, Gerald William Beattie, Donald L. Beattie, Dolores Irene Musselman and Sharon Louise Ness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 27, 2023 and one hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Metea Baptist Cemetery, Cass County, Indiana.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Caston Closet at Caston Schools. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

James “Jim” Dill Gatewood 66, Rochester, passed away at 5:32 P.M. Wednesday October 18, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born on October 1, 1957 in Noblesville, Indiana, the son of Bill and Louann (Dill) Gatewood. Jim graduated from Noblesville High School in 1976. On May 19, 1978 in Arcadia, Indiana, he married Kathy Conaway and she survives.

Jim had worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a Food Inspector for over thirty -two year retiring in 2012. In his free- time, he enjoyed woodworking, cooking, fishing, sports, going to his grandchildren’s sporting events and dearly loved spending time with his family, especially being a proud granddad to two granddaughters. He had been a double leg amputee for over a decade, but never let his disabilities slow him down from the things he loved to do. Always lifting others spirits by encouraging them to stay strong and work through adversities.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Gatewood, Rochester, Indiana, children, Holly (Jason) Borges, Fulton, Indiana, James P. Gatewood, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Ally Borges, Brookston, Indiana, Brooklyn Borges, Fulton, Indiana, brothers, David Gatewood, Surprise, Arizona, sister-in-law, Nancy Gatewood, Noblesville, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Kevin Lee Gatewood, Bill Gatewood and step-father, Sam Craig.

Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

Mark Allen Thompson, 61 of Rochester, passed away October 18, 2023, at 4:24 p.m. at his daughter’s residence in Akron, Indiana.

On August 24, 1962, in Alton, Illinois he was born to Walter Allen Thompson and Bonnie Sue (Wright) Thompson. Mark had lived in Rochester, Indiana since 1986.

On November 23, 1991, he married Anna L. Arbuckle and together they shared the next 32 years.

Mark worked as a Molder with NISCO in Bremen, Indiana and was a member of the Fulton County ABATE Club. Mark always looked forward to riding his motorcycle and raising roller pigeon's.

Mark is survived by his Wife – Anna Thompson of Rochester, Indiana

Children – Roxanna Arbuckle of Monterey, Indiana; Mark Arbuckle of Rochester, Indiana; and Samantha Ballin and husband Tim of Akron, Indiana

12 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

Sister – Violet Smith and husband Steve of Kokomo, Indiana

He is preceded in death by his Parents.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday October 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos.   

Funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain David Mills.  Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

Memorial Contributions may be made to help the family at: Mark A. Thompson Memorial Fund – 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana 46501    

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Harry H. Zink, 82, of Orland, Indiana, passed away October 18, 2023, at 11:20 a.m. at his residence following a brief illness. On January 4, 1941, in Argos, Indiana he was born to Rome Zink and Evelyn (Bowell) Zink. Harry lived in Orland, Indiana for the past 4 years, having lived in Sebring, Florida 15 years prior.

On April 25, 2009, he married Sharon Kay Rice and together they shared the next 14 years.

Harry worked as a Print Setter for numerous newspapers and installed computers. He was a graduate of Argos High School with the class of 1959 and served his country in the United States Navy from February 28, 1962, to December 9, 1966, when he received his honorable discharge.

Harry is survived by his wife – Sharon Zink of Orland, Indiana

Children – Heather Kelly and husband John of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Michael Zink of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.

2 grandchildren – Timothy Kelly and Sara Kelly 

Step-children – Sheryl Feltner of Orland, Indiana; Lori Patrick of South Whitley, Indiana; and Krista Ames and husband Chip of Houghton Lake, Michigan

8 Step grandchildren   

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Sisters – Mary Dusek and Martha Zink

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday November 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos.   

Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Robert E. Rice Jr. and the United States Navy Honor Guard and the James Lowell Corey American Legion Post #68, Argos, will be conducting military honors.

Burial will take place at a later date in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos

Mary Nadine Ripley, 80, of Wabash, and formerly of Mustang, Oklahoma, and Indianapolis passed at 5:37 pm, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre of Wabash.
Nadine was born on Nov. 14, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Carl F. and Dorothy (Hall) Mattingly. She was a 1961 graduate of Scecina Memorial High School of Indianapolis. She married on April 27, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John R. Ripley, who preceded her in death on May 11, 2019.
Nadine worked for Western Electric, Indianapolis Public Schools, and Biodynamics of Castleton, Indiana. She was a member of the Saint Bernard Catholic Church of Wabash. But most of all she was a homemaker, raising her family. She was an avid sewer and quilter, all by hand. She loved her pets, but her family was everything to her.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa and husband Mike Sheehan of Denver, Ind.; sons Richard and wife Wendy Ripley and John Ripley both of Mustang, Oklahoma; grandchildren Beth and husband Sam Thomas, Erin and husband Dylan Robb, Craig Sheehan and partner Kirbey Brewer, Carl Ripley, and Lucas Ripley; Great Grandchildren Oliver and Charlotte; and a sister Carla Tharpe of Trafalgar, Indiana.
Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, brother Dale Mattingly, and a sister Nancy Piercy.
Following her wishes no service will be held at this time.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Saint Bernard Catholic Church 207 North Cass St, Wabash, IN 46992.

Timothy F. “Tim” Hoffa, Jr., 44, of Rogers, Arkansas, formerly of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 16, 2023. 

He was born on March 20, 1979 in Warren, MI to Timothy F. and Elizabeth E. “Liz” [Szostek] Hoffa, Sr. who were the proud parents of three sons, Gregory, Duane, and Tim, Jr. 

Sadly, Liz passed away in August of 1982 when Tim was only three.  The family relocated to Indiana shortly thereafter.  Tragedy struck the Hoffa family again when Gregory passed away in February of 1996. 

Despite the hardships, Tim persevered.  As a teen, he was active in the French Club and played on the Freshman Basketball Team at Pioneer High School in Royal Center, IN.  He graduated from Winamac High School in 1997 and attended college for a short time after. 

On June 29, 2002, he married his soulmate, Christina L. “Christi” Shorter.  Their union brought two beautiful children into this world, Madi Liz and Ethan, whom Tim and Christi loved very much.  It broke Tim’s heart when Christi passed away on November 20, 2018 after a very hard-fought and courageous battle with Leukemia.  One of Tim and Christi’s favorite family activities was camping. 

He was an avid Michigan Wolverines and Indianapolis Colts fan. Three years ago, Tim moved to Arkansas for a fresh start where he had a good job working at Springfield Sign Co. in Rogers.   

Tim enjoyed spending time together with his fiancée, Samantha “Sam” Ezell.  They loved their daily Starbucks runs, walking trails, and cooking dinner together.  Tim and Sam were “lobsters for life”.  Sadly, the hardships of life and the pains of this world overwhelmed Tim.   He will not be remembered for how he died but rather how he lived and how he loved.  He cherished his family, especially his children.  He was a good friend to many and was kind to all.   Rest easy Tim, we will take it from here. 

He is survived by:

Madi Liz Hoffa, Daughter

Ethan Hoffa, Son

Samantha “Sam” Ezell, Fiancée

Annabelle “Anna” Ezell, Step Daughter

Joshua Ezell, Step Son

Jonah Ezell, Step Son

Duane (Jenn) Hoffa, Brother

Bethanne Heater, Sister

Vicki Hodson, Mother-in-law

Greg Shorter, Father-in-law

Ashley Stemm, Sister-in-law

Emily Campbell, Sister-in-law

Jamie (Brandon) Sells, Sister-in-law

Brandi Shorter, Sister-in-law

Several Nieces and Nephews

Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:

Timothy F. and Elizabeth E. “Liz” [Szostek] Hoffa, Sr., Parents

Christina L. “Christi” Shorter, Wife

Gregory Hoffa, Brother

Michael “Bubba” Shorter, Brother-in-law

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Visitation will be from 11 AM – 2 PM EDT Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM EDT Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Garry Ray Weaver, 68, of Bass Station, formerly of Kewanna, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. 

He was born on November 11, 1954 in Winamac, IN to the late Raymond Thomas and Evelyn Josephine [Cannon] Weaver. 

Garry attended St. Peter’s Catholic School and graduated from Winamac High School in 1973.  After high school, he attended Ivy Tech where he took automotive body repair courses. 

Throughout his career, Garry worked at various body shops in Winamac, Indianapolis, and Houston.  He was raised in the Catholic faith and most recently attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, IN. 

Garry enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling, antiquing, and collecting arrowheads.  He had a good sense of humor and the great gift of gab.  Garry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by:

Brenda (Clint) Armstrong, Morrow, OH Sister

Oren Shidler, Bass Station, IN Brother-in-law

Joann Weaver, Ft. Myers, FL Sister-in-law

3 Nieces and 2 Nephews: Charlotte, Kristy, OT, Jason, and Summer

Several Great Nieces and Nephews & their families

Catherine (Ed) Pratt, Burnettsville, IN Aunt

Mary Pratt, Pulaski, IN Aunt

Numerous Cousins & their families

2 Step Granddaughters: Kate and Claire

Preceded in death by:

Raymond Thomas and Evelyn Josephine [Cannon] Weaver, Parents

Maria L. Shidler, Sister

Larry O. Weaver, Brother

Marilyn Burkman, Longtime Partner

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM EDT Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

There will be no Services or Burial.

Garry’s cremated remains will be scattered somewhere meaningful at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Dean H. McGuire, 99, Peru, and formerly of rural Denver, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at The Waters of Peru, where he had lived for the past several years.

Born August 25, 1924, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of Fred E. and Loree Helen (Howell) McGuire.  On February 26, 1946, at the home of the late Rev. C.F. Golden, near Chili, he was married to Virginia Lee McGuire, and she preceded him in death on March 22, 2005.  

Dean was a member of the Denver Baptist Church, Mexico Lions Club, and a fifty-year member of the Masonic Lodge.  He had also attended the Chili Baptist Church for many years.  He graduated from Jefferson Township High School in Mexico, Indiana.  Dean retired from Peru Grain and had been a janitor at North Miami Schools.  Dean loved collecting antiques, and he was very proud of some of the items he collected over the years.  Many Saturday mornings were spent traveling to auctions around the area with his wife to add to their collection and spend time with friends.  Dean was a member of the North Miami Football Chain Gang for many years, and he was proud to be on the sidelines for the 1993 State Football Championship game.  Dean was a veteran of the United States Army and was a Purple Heart recipient.  He took great pride in his military service and was proud to be a member of the Miami County Military Rites Unit, never once missing a note when playing Taps at many graveside services.

Survivors include his best friend and companion over the past fifteen years, Dolly Garvin, Mexico; her daughter and one of Dean’s caregivers, Tammy Everroad, Peru; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Charles “Freddy” McGuire; and sister, Juanita Pearl Sunday. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Bryce Landon officiating.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver with military rites provided by the Miami County Military Rites unit. 

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, Indiana.  

Gary L. Beatty, 64, of Rochester, passed away at 8:22 PM Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. 

On January 26, 1959, Gary Lynn was born in Rochester to Loren Lee and Flossie Louise Eash Beatty. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Steve. He was a lifetime Fulton County resident.

Gary worked in maintenance and grounds keeping for Life Care Center of Rochester. As a material picker, Gary worked for Rochester Iron and Metal for a number of years. Many will remember Gary as their server at Tweedle Dee Dee’s. Over the years, Gary enjoyed landscaping and grooming his trees. He was proud to drive his 77 black Corvette around the county, but gave it up for a Buick, his “old man car”. Grandpa cherished the time with his grandchildren and watching their events.

Left to share the memories of Gary are his son Logan Beatty and wife Cassandra of Kewanna, seven grandchildren and two nephews. Preceding Gary in death are his parents, brother Steve Beatty and an infant sister, Debra Sue Beatty.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jean Ann Davis, 79, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at 3:59 AM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Jean Ann was born March 27, 1944 in Rochester to John and Golda (Kirk) Smith and attended Grass Creek Schools. She was in the first class to graduate from Caston in 1961. She married the love of her life, Gene Davis, on July 26, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They shared 36 years of life’s adventures together.

Jean Ann had a strong work ethic and devoted 18 years to Switches and another 20 years to Modine, both in Logansport. She was known for her large and frequent garage sales and enjoyed helping people sell items on Ebay. In her spare time, she loved working on puzzles. The Davis garage is full of the beautiful puzzles she and Gene completed together.

Jean Ann was a people person. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Rochester and loved spending time with her best friend Connie. She was a very proud mother and grandmother and was always taking pictures at family gatherings, so she could show them off. 

Left to cherish Jean Ann's memory are her husband Gene; two daughters: Tonya Cates and husband Alan of Logansport and Carla Sewell and husband Steve of Francesville; son Darrell Moss and wife Pixie of Cleveland, TN; three grandchildren: Jeremy Cates and wife Amber, Jennifer Dawson and husband Brandon, and Steven Sewell and fiancé Gabriella Acosta; three great-grandchildren: Christian Dawson, Carissa Dawson, and Anna Cates; one great-great-granddaughter, Amaya Osborn-Dawson. Blended family members include stepson Bill Davis and wife Penny; stepdaughters Brenda Chilton and Barb Wagner; and numerous grandchildren.

Jean Ann was preceded in death by her parents and brother Howard Smith. 

A celebration of the life of Jean Ann Davis will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Reverend Jeff Herron will officiate.

Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 and one hour prior to the service Thursday in the funeral home.  

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to Trinity United Methodist Church, 819 E. 9th St., Rochester, IN 46975.  

Lanny Ray Tillman, 65, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children at 1:02 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 21, 1958, Lanny was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Robert and Sue Halterman Tillman. Lanny attended Akron High School with the Class of 1975. He married the love of his life, Nancy Roe on May 14, 1976. Though this relationship was not permanent, they did have eight children together during their 25-year marriage and remained lifelong friends.

With a strong work ethic, Lanny had various jobs throughout his life. He was a semi-truck driver for many years, owned a trash route and worked for several different factories until he became disabled.

Lanny had quite a sense of humor. He loved to laugh and crack jokes. He enjoyed listening to music, playing cards and watching Netflix. Taking care of his flowers and shopping for yard decorations was also a hobby.  As an avid sports fan, his heart and love were for the Minnesota Vikings. He was a diehard fan and enjoyed collecting their memorabilia. Grandpa cherished the time with his grandchildren and family.

Left to cherish the memories of Lanny are four daughters: Lori Tillman of South Bend, Mindy Tillman (Steven Kovatch) of South Bend, Marcy Tillman  (Jess Sampson)  of Rochester, Melissa Tillman (Dave Kale) of Rochester; three sons: Lanny Tillman Jr, Eric Tillman, Bobby Tillman all of Rochester; life friend Nancy Tillman Hart; seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; father Robert and Delores Tillman of Royal Center; two sisters: Janet Wright of Claypool,  Cheryl Burkett of Rochester; two brothers: Larry Tillman, Craig Tillman both of Fort Wayne; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Lanny in death are his mother Sue Tillman, daughter Lisa Tillman, brother Bruce Tillman and four nephews.

A celebration of the life of Lanny R. Tillman will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.

Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.    

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Gary L. Beatty, 64, of Rochester, passed away at 8:22 PM Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 26, 1959, Gary Lynn was born in Rochester to Loren Lee and Flossie Louise Eash Beatty. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Steve. He was a lifetime Fulton County resident.

Gary worked in maintenance and grounds keeping for Life Care Center of Rochester. As a material picker, Gary worked for Rochester Iron and Metal for a number of years. Many will remember Gary as their server at Tweedle Dee Dee’s.  Over the years, Gary enjoyed landscaping and grooming his trees. He was proud to drive his 77 black Corvette around the county, but gave it up for a Buick, his “old man car”. Grandpa cherished the time with his grandchildren and watching their events.

Left to share the memories of Gary are his son Logan Beatty and wife Cassandra of Kewanna, seven grandchildren and two nephews.

Preceding Gary in death are his parents, brother Steve Beatty and an infant sister, Debra Sue Beatty.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The arrangements have been entrusted to the Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com. 

Our Dear Mother and Grandmother, Cheryl Ann “ Cheri” Zemanek  Kennedy, 63, of Peru, completed her life’s journey and left her Earthly home,  ascending to Heaven on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Duke's Hospital with her loving family by her side.  Our hearts were broken, and we didn’t want to let her go.

On July 12, 1960, Cheri was born in Scottsbluff, NE to Glen Marvin and Marge Smith Zemanek. She attended school in Scottsbluff, NE, Holyoke, CO and Mitchell, NE where she graduated with the Class of 1978.

n 1979, Cheri married Richard “Rick” Kennedy and later divorced in 1997. To this union, she was blessed with her Sonshine Adam Lee Kennedy and her Rosebud Rebekah Ann Kennedy.

Mom was the most loving mother, granddaughter, daughter, sister and aunt. She was always there to lend a hand, even when she fell ill in 2005. She worked at Sugar Shack in Mitchell during high school, Alexander’s Super Market and held many different jobs while raising her children before retiring from Delphi Electronics in Kokomo.

She loved the sun, gardening, cooking, photography and sewing. She also loved researching genealogy and volunteered on findagrave.com. She believed nobody should ever be forgotten.  “What we keep in memory, is ours unchanged forever.” You will find thousands of photos online that she took to commemorate other families.  During her journey through many states and countries she came in met many wonderful people, far too many to name, but she loved them all.

Cheri awaits in Heaven for those to complete their life’s journey; her children Bekah and Adam, three grandchildren, Skylee, Melanie, Alyssa; companion, Eric Robert Giek; nephew Jared Zemanek; niece Stefanie Zemanek and stepmother, Judith Widmaier.

Preceding Cheri in death are her father, Glen Marvin Zemanek, mother, Marge Ann Currens, three brothers Randy Dale Zemanek, Christopher Lee McArthur, Sean Anthony McArthur; grandparents Dale and Margaret (Gartman) Zemanek, Sarah Elizabth (Rutz) Warren and Alvin Delbert Smith, her beloved lab, Jakee Boy. She rescued him, but he saved her.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  The vessel she used in her journey has been cremated.

She said she lived most of her life in a box and will be freed and released from her pain to soar. Her wishes are to be remembered in a memorial to celebrate her life, not her death.

We love you mom with all or our hearts, as she would say….God Speed and CYA.  May time move down it’s endless path of beauty; your feet remembered by the blades of grass…!   Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.  The arrangements have been entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Darlene L. Martin, 91, of Rochester, passed away at 10:44 A.M. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport..

She was born on June 28, 1932 in Fulton, Indiana, the daughter of Charles E. and Gertrude (Wichmann) Beattie. She married Lee Roy Hoehne in 1951 and they had two children, David and Darla. On February 22, 1975 at the Metea Baptist Church, she married Frederic S. “Steve” Martin and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2018.

Darlene had worked as a bookkeeper. She had worked for Public Service Indiana from 1964-1970, Torx-Camcar Rochester from 1970-1982 and for Mike Anderson Automotive in Logansport, Indiana from 1987-2000. After retiring, she had been a substitute school teacher at Caston and Rochester schools. She had been a member of Metea Baptist Church for over seventy years. She enjoyed cheering on the Caston Comets Athletic teams and sharing her excellent gardening and flower skills to family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Darla Jean (Robert) Kaminski, Lombard, Illinois, Mike Martin, Kokomo, Indiana, Kathy (Kristi) Stockberger, Rochester, Indiana, Lori Rochelle Higgins, Logansport, Indiana, grandchildren, Kristen (Andy) Dalton, Andrea (Luke) Stocking, Matt Coleman, Tawnie Ramer, Michelle Dotson, Jackie Robertson, Kerry Brouyette, great grandchildren, Natalie Stocking, Elin Stocking, Marek Stocking, Cameron Robertson, Jenna Robertson, Garrett Brouyette, Gaby Brouyette, Kaden Brouyette, Maddie Dalton, Abby Dalton, great-great grandchildren, Keegan Martin, Kase Brouyette, and Granger Brouyette, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Beattie, mother, Gertrude Emry, son, David Hoehne, siblings, Charles Junior Beattie, Gerald William Beattie, Donald L. Beattie, Dolores Irene Musselman and Sharon Louise Ness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 27, 2023 and one hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Metea Baptist Cemetery, Cass County.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Caston Closet at Caston Schools. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

Melissa Lynn Ousley-Belpedio, 50, Rochester, passed away at 7:29 P.M. Friday, October 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on November 23, 1972 in Peru, Indiana, the daughter of Ron and Pam (Pruitt) Bechdolt. On August 2, 2003 she married Rick Belpedio and he survives.

Melissa graduated from Western Governors University with a degree in Education and had been an elementary school teacher at Columbia Elementary in Rochester. She attended the Mill Creek Missionary Church and  enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Rick Belpedio, Rochester, Indiana, children Amanda (Fiance’ William Smith) Ousley, Macy, Indiana, Ashley (Fiance’ Eric Thomas) Oulsey, Savannah, Georgia, Blake (Amanda) Belpedio, Oxford, Indiana, grandchildren, Mathis Ousley and Thea Smith, mother, Pam Bechdolt, Perry, Florida, siblings, Tom (Dianna) Ousley, Logansport, Indiana, Kristi (Jason) Gochenour, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sheri (Rob) Livingston, Camden, Indiana, David Bechdolt, Indiana and Aimee (Dan) Stephens, Sellersburg, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Ron Bechdolt.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday October 19, 2023 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.

Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be at a later date at Sycamore Memorial Park, Mentone, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, please send school supplies to help those students in need. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

Helen K. Holiday 82, Peru, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 1:15 A.M. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru, Indiana.

She was born on October 19, 1940 in Fulton County, Indiana, the daughter of Eldrith and Eloise L. (Mow) Cook. On September 18, 1960 in Fulton County, Indiana, she married Richard W. Holiday and he survives.

Helen graduated from Richland Center High School and attended Manchester College. She worked for the Farmers and Merchant Bank in Rochester and was secretary for the Peru/Miami County Chamber of Commerce for eight years. She had also worked for NIPSCO for four years and had been an Avon Representative for over forty- five years.

Helen was a member of the Peru Grace Brethren Church where she taught Sunday School classes for children and was nursery coordinator for over twenty- five years. She was also a member of the church choir and served on the Christian Education Commission as well as the Care Commission at church.

Survivors include her husband, Richard W. Holiday, Peru, Indiana, children, Susan (Mitch) Cariaga, Highland, California, Beth (Les) Slough, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, daughter-in-law, Vickie Holiday, Nappanee, Indiana, grandchildren, Kipton (April) Cariaga, Taylor (Joselyn) Cariaga, Molly (Ryan) Donlon, Abby (Channing) Sailer, Shelby Cariaga, Clayton Holiday, Devion Shipman, Lindsey (Luke) McFadden, Erin Slough, Morgan Slough and Lillian Slough, twelve great grandchildren, sister, Anne (Loy) Mork, Rochester, Indiana, brother, Loyd Cook, Nekoosa, Wisconsin, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Daniel Holiday who passed away on October 12, 2023, sister, Janet (Cook) Nier and sister-in-law, Dolly Cook.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Peru Grace Brethren Church, 430 S. Broadway Avenue, Peru.

Friends may visit from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.

Burial will follow services at the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Peru Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

Loy Wade Fishburn, 91, of Argos, passed away October 9, 2023, at 6:53 a.m. at his residence.

On August 8, 1932, in Argos, Indiana Loy was born to Donald W. Fishburn and Cristol D. (Irwin) Fishburn. He’s lived in Marshall County all his life.

On October 6, 1957, in Niles, Michiagan he married Annabelle Low and together they shared the next 61 years until she preceded him on May 10, 2018. He then married Sheryl Stiles on October 18, 2019, and was blessed with 4 years together.

Loy was a farmer, welder, schoolteacher. He taught at Wabash Vocational School for several years and worked for Marshall County Highway in the Maintenance Department. He was a past member of First Baptist Church, Argos, Indiana; and attended Faith Baptist for several years. On November 15, 1959, Loy accepted Christ as his Savior and became very active in the church. Loy was a graduate of Argos High School with the class of 1950. He served his country in the United States Army from July 1, 1954, to June 29, 1956, when he received his Honorable Discharge.

Loy is survived by his Wife – Sheryl Fishburn of Argos

Daughter – Denene Fishburn of Plymouth

Sons – Steve Fishburn and wife Cindy of Richland Center; Mike Fishburn and wife Lora of Argos; and Jeff Fishburn and wife Lora of Argos

15 Grandchildren 22 Great Grandchildren 10 Great-Great Grandchildren  

Step-Children – Renea Bray of Greenfield, Indiana; and Shawn Preston and wife Sara of Tucson, Arizona

6 Step Grandchildren and 3 Step Great Grandchildren 

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers – DeVere Fishburn and his twin Roy Fishburn, Sisters – Bernita Hessler and Bonnie Soloman. 

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday October 12, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana.

Funeral Services on October 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Fishburn. Burial will follow at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Indiana

Memorial Contributions may be made to:  Marshall County Center for Hospice, 1419 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, Indiana.

Carolyn Sue Robowski 65, Rochester, passed away at 12:40 P.M. Monday, October 9, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on January 15, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Francis and Louise (Stigall) Stevens. On July 20, 1974, in Kingsford Heights, Indiana, she married Everett Rondell Robowski and he survives.

Carolyn worked for over thirty -three years in construction. She also owned and operated the Barn Café in Plymouth, Indiana and at the Rochester Sale Barn in Rochester. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially taking great pride in her homemade pies. She also enjoyed her flowers, working puzzles and word searches. She is remembered as someone who never met a stranger, also loving to strike up a conversation.

Survivors include her husband, Ron Robowski, Rochester, Indiana, daughters, Rochelle (Mike) Sanderson, Rochester, Indiana, Jenny Robowski, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Dakota (Russell) Temme, Rochester, Indiana, Logan Linsner, Rochester, Indiana, seven great grandchildren, siblings, Dennis (Madge) Stevens, Plymouth, Indiana, Rebecca Stevens, Plymouth, Indiana, Ray “Bo” Walsh, Kewanna, Indiana, Kay Lugabihl, Kewanna, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Ronald Everett Stricklin, and sister, Anna Jane Jones.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 1:00 P.M- 5:00 P.M. at her home, 2942 West 450 North, Rochester, Indiana.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com .

Donald H. “Don” Prettyman, 88, of Duluth, MN passed away Friday, March 4, 2022.

He was born December 17, 1933 in Francesville, IN to the late Merl and Alma [Peters] Prettyman. 

Don married Mary Ann Gay in Ashland, WI on September 15, 1959. 

He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.  Don worked as a Soil Scientist for the US Forest Service and the University of Minnesota.  After hisretirement, Don started his own company.

He is survived by:

Mary Ann [Gay] Prettyman, Wife

Patrice Prettyman-Atkinson, Daughter

Theodore Prettyman, Brother

Numerous nieces and nephews

Mant other family members and friends

Preceded in death by:

Merl and Alma [Peters] Prettyman, Parents

Jeffrey D. Prettyman, Infant Son

Roger Devon Prettyman, Brother

Robert James Prettyman, Brother

Charles Richard Prettyman, Brother

Ralph Neil Prettyman, Brother

Doris Arlene Getz, Sister

Ronald Edgar Prettyman, Infant Brother

Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition) in Winamac. 

The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Burial of Cremated Remains will take place at Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition).

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Rose Virginia (Lee) Prochno, 84 of Plymouth,  and formerly of the Argos community, passed away October 8, 2023, at 1:40 p.m. at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, Indiana.

On March 16, 1939, in Chenoa, Kentucky she was born to Fitzaugh Lee and Nellie (Head) Lee. Virginia lived in Argos community since 1974.

On June 8, 1957, in Crown Point, Indiana she married Dale E. Prochno and together they shared the next 41 years until his passing on April 18, 1998.

Rose was a housewife/homemaker and worked for Marshall/Starke as a bus driver and at Dairy Queen. She was a graduate of Crown Point High School with the class of 1957.

Rose is survived by her Children – Phyllis Prochno of Plymouth, Karen Brenneman and husband Dale of Bremen, Dale Prochno and wife Connie of Nappanee, Carl Prochno and wife Brenda of Argos, John Prochno of Argos, and Janell Naylor-Prochno and husband Kent of Plymouth.

17 Grandchildren – Amy Hyndman, Shawn Hyndman, Adrien Prochno, Jami Hooker and Doug Fielder, Rick Davis, Randy Davis and wife Allison, Jared Brenneman and wife Stephanie, Jesse Brenneman and wife Monica, Darcy Lederman and husband Kenyon, Joshua Brenneman and wife Katie, Christy Herschleb and husband Ryan, Dale Prochno and wife Connie, Matthew Prochno and wife Rachel, Joelle Prochno, Scott Prochno and wife Ashli, Cassie Leeper and husband Adam, and Kayla Surma and husband Brandon

28 Great Grandchildren – Aaliyah, Brylen, Gregory, Hayden, Holston, Graham, Eilleen, Laurel, Stella, Beckham, Everly, Molly, Graham, Marin, Jackson, Henry, Jory, Jayce, Thomas, Dalton, Kennedy, Duke, Ellie, Kinzey, CJ, Brock, Kent, and Wayne   

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday October 11, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana.   

Funeral Services on October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lonnie Nickles. Burial will follow at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana.

Memorial Contributions can be made to:  Marshall/Starke and Hope Ministries

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, Indiana.

Charles E. Holbrook Sr., 92, of rural Etna Green, Indiana went home to be with Jesus surrounded by his family at 5:57 pm, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his daughter’s residence.

Charles was born on July 26, 1931 in Jacks Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky to the late William “Bill” and Stella M. (Burke) Holbrook. He graduated from Wheelwright High School and then further his education at Caney Creek College. He served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1951 to 1953, being honorably discharged as the rank of Corporal. On Aug. 31, 1954, in Floyd County, Kentucky, he married Geneva Wright, who preceded him in death on June 29, 2000.

He worked in the office of the coal mine for Inland Steel and Island Creek Coal Company. Charles and his family moved from Kentucky to Indiana in 1972, and it became their home. He was a sawman and a carpenter for several years. He later worked for DaLite Screen of Warsaw and retired in 2001, after 15 years with the company. He had been a member and Deacon of the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church of Melvin, Kentucky and attended Northern Little Dove Church of Pierceton.

He is survived by his daughters Mary Ann and husband Daniel Green of Etna Green, Janet Lee and husband Johnny Wadkins of Warsaw, and Glenda and husband Lou Parmelee of Tippecanoe; sons Charles E. Holbrook Jr. and wife Missy of Warsaw and Terry Wayne Holbrook and wife Joni of Bourbon; loving grandchildren Johnny, Jennifer, Heather, Wayne Edward, Geneva Lynn, Aaron, William Thomas, Charles Dillon, and Chase Edward; 22 Great Grandchildren; 4 Great Great Grandchildren; sisters Carolyn Gilliam, Cathy and husband Dean Harville both of Pikeville, Kentucky; brothers James Earl and wife JoAnn Holbrook of Pikeville, William B. and wife Verniece Holbrook, and John Curtis and wife Samantha Holbrook both Carlton, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 46 years Geneva, twin grandsons Ronald Keith and Kenneth Ray Wadkins, daughter-in-law Jeanie Holbrook, four sisters Draxie Bailey, Judith Ann Phillips, Betty Ruth Hobbs, and Mary Marie Holbrook, and brothers Ellis and wife Tiny and Kenneth Wayne.

The funeral service will take place at 11:00 am, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Gail Law officiating.

The interment will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana with military honors performed by the Warsaw American Legion.

Visitation hours will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 At King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana.

Memorial can be made in his memory to the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Larrie D. Runnells, 83, passed away in his home peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. 

Larrie was preceded in death by his parents Alvarado F. Runnells and Bernice Cooper Runnells, and his only sibling Robert Runnells. 

After working 40 years at R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Larrie retired in 2007 and went back to his first love…horses. For many years he had up to 19 horses and loved them all. He enjoyed showing horses, breeding paint horses, and loved training the colts. He was fascinated by the lives of the Indians and loved reading all the Louis L’Amour books he could get his hands on. He loved the simple life he built in Rochester, IN with the horses and his long-time dog Bennie. Larrie was loved deeply by his family. 

Left to cherish Larrie’s memory are his daughters Lisa Sands and Kathy K. Rhoades (Chris), 5 grandchildren: Morgan Sands, Trenton Sands, Nicholas Sands, Chelsy Parker (Jeff), Brittany Blackburn, 6 great-grandchildren Colette Blackburn, Colter Blackburn, Brixen Blackburn, Sawyer Parker, Avanelle Parker, and Arlo Parker. As much as his daughters cherished his love, his grandchildren and great grandchildren were a whole other level. He spoiled them with his time, cheered them on at sporting events, took them out on the boat to go fishing, and did anything he possibly could to show his love. 

At the end of his days, he will most be remembered for his great sense of humor, his kindness, and the gratitude he showed to all who helped him. A private family celebration of life will take place at a later date. 

Larry E. Bogseth Sr., 71, of Rochester passed away at 8:42 PM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his residence.

On November 18, 1951, Larry Erwin Bogseth was born in Chicago to Harry and Estelle Thompson Bogseth. Growing up he shared his childhood with 11 siblings.

Larry was the owner of Larry’s Handyman Service. He also enjoyed working on cars and anything mechanical in his garage.

Left to cherish the memories of Larry are children, Michele Leadingham and husband Arthur of South Haven, MI, Lorrie Kish and husband Alexander of Bangor, MI, Larry Bogseth Jr. of South Haven, MI;  10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren;  4 sisters: Faith Steiert, Patricia Bogseth, Carol Knap, Laura Bogseth  numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Larry in death are his parents, five Bogseth brothers, Harry Jr. , Robert, Donald, Ronald,  Jerry. 2 sisters: Leona Taylor, Loretta Arko

Private family services will be held at a later date. Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com

Ernestine “Tina” [Mejia] Tetzloff, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. 

She was born August 28, 1933, in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Juan and Irene [Salinas] Mejia.

Tina married George Tetzloff on August 11, 1955, in Monterrey, Mexico.  They shared 52 wonderful years together. They had three boys. Her favorite times were spent with her family, including Bunco, competitive card games, and board games. She attended ball games, shows, graduations, and special occasions, and enjoyed traveling to visit her family. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Tina was a retired farmer who did not hesitate to drive a tractor, combine, or farm equipment.   She was also a proud homemaker who was known for her gardening, baking, painting, and woodwork. She spent countless hours in her gardens tending to flowers, fruits, and vegetables. She was famous for her sugar cookies, pies, Mexican wedding cakes, and Mexican foods. Her paintings were varied but she gravitated toward barns and winter scenes. Tina was a Pulaski County REACT Team charter member and served for 30 years. She attended the Star City Community Church. She was always willing to help other people and never hesitated to extend a helping hand to friends, neighbors, and strangers. 

Survivors include: 

Mark Tetzloff, Winamac, IN, Son

Bill (Gail) Tetzloff, Winamac, IN, Son

Michael (Jennifer) Tetzloff, Star City, IN, Son

Jeff (Cassie) Tetzloff, Maricopa, AZ, Grandchild

Brad (Brittney) Tetzloff, Winamac, IN, Grandchild

Tami Bonnell (Brian Gaillard), Winamac, IN, Grandchild 

Lori (Casey) Fisher, Charlotte, NC, Grandchild

Katie (Isaac) Tetzloff, Dallas, TX, Grandchild 

Bob Tetzloff, Star City, IN, Grandchild 

Joey (Katie) Tetzloff, Warrenton, VA, Grandchild 

Rachel Tetzloff (Prade Cockrell), Benton, LA, Grandchild

Nick Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Kylee Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild 

Brayden Bonnell, Great-Grandchild

Olivia Bonnell, Great-Grandchild

BentlyBonnell, Great-Grandchild

Layne Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Linlee (Mason) Dean, Great-Grandchild

Cooper Fisher, Great-Grandchild

Collins Fisher, Great-Grandchild

Emmett Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Theo Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Jordan Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Juan (Juanita) Mejia, McAllen, TX, Brother

Elsa Mejia, McAllen, TX, Sister-in-Law

June Tetzloff, Sturgis, MI, Sister-in-Law

John Tetzloff, Edwardsville, KS, Brother-in-Law

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 

Juan and Irene [Salinas] Mejia, Parents

George Tetzloff, Husband

Bertha Mejia, Infant Sister

Alexandro (Olga) Mejia, Brother

Raul (Marguerita) Mejia, Brother

Javier Mejia, Brother

Jeanette (Cecil) Trainer, Sister-in-Law

Lois (Chuck) Hickle, Sister-in-Law

Hugh Tetzloff, Brother-in-Law

Jane Tetzloff, Sister-in-Law

Visitation will be from10:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 PM EDT Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Rev. Edward Clark officiating.

Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Star City Community Church.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

David Russell Broad, 70, of Winamac passed peacefully into his Savior's arms on October 5, 2023 at Hickory Creek.  

Over the years Dave had worked at a fertilizer plant, a funeral home, and a factory as well as for Pulaski County EMS and Pulaski Memorial Hospital.  He touched many lives through numerous ministry opportunities.  Dave will be truly missed by all who knew him.  

Survivors include: his wife, Tamela of Winamac, son, Thomas Broad of Cincinnati, Ohio; son, Timothy (Janice) Broad of Georgetown, TX; and daughter, Tasha (Daniel) Knowlton of Fremont, IN.  He was blessed with 14 Grandchildren (all surviving) and treasured being a Grandfather to each.  He is also survived by his sister, Deb (Don) Nedza of Indianapolis, IN.  There are various  cousins, neices, nephews remaining as well.
The family will host a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, October 14, 2023 with time to greet family members from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.  Location of service  is Church  of Christ at Logansport  2347 Burlington  Avenue  in Logansport. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Church of Christ at Logansport.

Cameron David Maiden, 22, of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly September 30, 2023.

Cameron is survived by his parents Stephanie & Bruce Stephens, his siblings Mistie (Eli) Prather and Zac Maiden, his grandparents David Friend and Deborah Friend, his aunt & uncles Mary (Matt) Montgomery and Matthew Friend, his nieces & nephews Marshall Elkins, Remington Prather, Henley Prather, Bobbie Morris, and Ryker Morris, and his friends that were really family Ryan (Daryin) Morris, Nathan Perez, Robert Williams, Montez Thornton, and Octavious Dowell. 

Cameron was born March 23, 2001 and grew up in Lafayette, he was proud to graduate from McCutcheon High School in 2019.

He enjoyed playing video games, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Cameron had a big heart and would do anything for those he loved. He made anyone who knew him laugh with his fun loving personality, he just wanted to see everyone smiling and happy. Nothing will ever fill the hole he left in our hearts. 

The family will host a Celebration of Life for family and friends to attend.

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Online Condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Betty A. Eckert, 93, who saw nearly a century of the most amazing times in history, of rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed surrounded by her family at 5:36 pm, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 at her residence.

Betty was born, premature at just 4lbs with a heart murmur, on June 8, 1930 in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Alva and Dorothy (Montague) Sisk. She was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. She married on Nov. 4, 1950 in Warsaw, Indiana to Merl “Bud” H. Eckert, who preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1995.

She was an operator for United Telephone as well as working for R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Holland Furnace Company, Horn’s Sunny Meade all of Warsaw. Betty served as one of the first community emergency operators, plugging into the fire firefighters line and providing them with the location of the fire (all before 911 was established in Indiana).

She enjoyed being in bowling leagues, and loved playing cards or any kind of games. In addition she enjoyed spending time crocheting, reading and making cinnamon rolls. A late bloomer of the iPad and enjoyed those puzzles and games too. Betty watched tennis and could get anyone interested and involved when watching with her. She was always game for anything even in her later years, going on a canoe excursion being dumped two different times by her kids, still always up for another adventure. She even ventured to go with her mother and mother in law on one of the camping trips. The family loved camping each year in Minnesota or Florida, she would say “I believe that’s where all my kids came from”. Another excursion was to take her father dying of cancer for his last adventure.

She stayed by her husband’s side as he was placed in hospice care during his passing. She experienced the tragic death of her 2 sons being lost at sea after a fishing excursion in Florida, one survived while the other 2 were never found; she has also experienced the loss of 3 grandchildren. However she always stayed positive and forged on and made us all stronger and continued to enjoy every new adventure every day.

She is survived by her daughter Tina and husband Chris Cook of Warsaw; son Michael and wife Mary Eckert of Claypool; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sisters Barbara Ginter of Hobart; and her dog Benji.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Alva Sisk and Dorothy Black, husband Bud, sons Roy, Jay, and Shaun Eckert, an infant daughter Sharon, 3 grandsons, sister Mary Jane Grubbs, 2 still born brothers, and step father Robert Black.

A private funeral service to celebrate this amazing, wonderful caring life will be held Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana.

The interment will take place in the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green, Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the local animal shelter of their choice.

Dean P. Baker, 86 of Akron, passed at 3:14 am, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 at his residence.

Dean was born on March 2, 1937 in Canton, South Dakota to the late Edgar Paul and Annabelle Marie (Ellis) Baker. He married on June 6, 1959 in Clarion, Iowa to Suzanne Turk, she survives. They moved to Akron from Clarion, Iowa in 1964.

Dean retired in 1999 as President of Pike Lumber Company of Akron, but he would tell you he was a forester from Iowa State University. He was a longtime member of the Akron United Methodist Church, where he served numerous roles. He also was an active member in the Akron Lions Club and various industry associations, which included, the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association and the Indiana Forest and Woodland Owners’ Association.

He is survived by his wife Suzanne Baker of Akron; son Chris and wife Darleen Baker of Rochester; daughter Sarah and husband Richard Solano of Akron; grandchildren Nathan Baker, Daniel and wife Sara Solano, Andrea Baker, Adam and wife Celia Solano, and Thomas Solano; and sister Lois Baker of Edina, Minnesota.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may gather at 10:00 am for a memorial service that will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Akron United Methodist Church 121 N. Mishawaka Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor David Eaton officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Beaver Dam Community Church/Wheels on Fire to assist the community members who are fighting cancer or to the Akron United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.

Claudia D. Kearns, 90, of Macy, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 15, 1933 in Highland County, Virginia, near Monterey. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Vergie (Fleisher) Carroll.

On January 26, 1952 she married Karl F. Kearns, the love of her life.

Claudia was a dedicated Civilian Employee of the Federal Government, having worked for the Navy at the Pentagon, the Army and IRS in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After 30 years of total service she retired, receiving the Army Civil Service Commendation Medal, the highest medal awarded to civilians for their service.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, painting, gardening, taking care of her flowers, hummingbirds, and traveling.

Survivors include her husband, Karl F. Kearns of Macy, daughters, Patricia Lynn Kearns (Buddy) of

Charlottesville, Virginia, Deborah Lynn Cogdill (Tim) of Macy and Brenda Lynn Kearns- Houchens (David) of Ruckersville, Virginia, sister, Nancy Wilkerson of Charles Town, West Virginia, grandchildren, Timothy Tate, Gennifer Willis (Shane), Michelle Cox, Candice Estrada (Erick) and Kristy Todd (Mike) and great-grandchildren, Alex Baker, Londyn Baker, Kamron Cox, Klayton Cox, Karlee Cox, Madyson Estrada and Ali Estrada.

She was also preceded in death by brother, Elwood L"Buck" Carroll.

There will be no visitation or service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, The Shriners Children's Hospital and/or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna has been entrusted with arrangements.

Claudia's online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Hubert Lee King, 77 of rural Argos, passed away September 26, 2023, at 2:52 p.m. at his residence.

On October 14, 1945, in Fresno, California he was born to Fred King and Bessie (Means) King. Hubert had lived in the Argos community for the past 20 years, coming from Escalon, California.

On December 13, 1969, he married Billie J. Dilport and together they shared the next 54 years.

Hubert retired in 1996 from the Department of Justice with the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Furniture Foreman. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1967 – 1969. He was a graduate of Caruthers Union High School with the class of 1964 in Caruthers, California.

Hubert is survived by his Wife – Billie King of Argos, Indiana

Daughters – Glory Grace King of Argos, Indiana; Hope King of Argos and her fiancé Samron Nazir, Indiana; and Susannah Pribbenow and husband Steven of Kansas.

Sons – Ryan King of Honolulu, Hawaii; and Jeremy King of Chicago, Illinois

3 Grandchildren – Hazel, Charles, and Titus    

Nephews - Andrew Gause and Tyler Gause

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Sister – Verna Wolf

Graveside Services will be held at a later date at the Spade Mountain Cemetery, Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, Indiana.

Delores "Dee" Elaine (Wolcott) Dady, 89 of Warsaw, and formerly of Plymouth, Indiana passed away September 28, 2023, at 9:45 p.m. at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.

On December 7, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana she was born to Glenn Wolcott and Magdalene (Schoff) Wolcott. She lived in Plymouth, Indiana the past 12 years, having lived in Warsaw, Indiana prior.

Dee was a homemaker and a custodian for the Warsaw School Corporation at Washington Elementary.  

Dee is survived by her Children – David Dady Jr. and Shannan of Argos, Indiana; Sharon Tusing and husband Steve of Middlebury, Indiana: James Dady and wife Debbie of Lansing, Michigan; Robert Dady of Jackson, Michigan; and Sue Siegel and husband Doug of Plymouth, Indiana.

Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren    

Family Friend – Stephen Waldeck of Warsaw, Indiana  

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Daughter – Karen Dady Nussbaum

No Services are scheduled currently.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, Indiana

James A. “Shoe” Reid, 64, of Star City, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

He was born on February 9. 1959 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Donald E. and Matilda J. [Rustemeyer] Reid.  Jim graduated from Winamac High School in 1978.  He worked as a welder at Galbreath for over 40 years.

Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and floating the river.  He also enjoyed playing pool and collecting Budweiser beer steins. Jim was an avid fan of NASCAR, Indianapolis Colts, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  He lived his life to the fullest and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by:

Diana (Dean) Thomas, Winamac, IN Sister

Michael Reid, Star City, IN Brother

Donald E. (Connie) Reid, Star City, IN Brother

Linda Cowles, Winamac, IN Sister

David (Missy) Reid, Royal Center, IN Brother

10 Nieces and Nephews & their families

Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Connie Denny, Star City, IN Companion

Preceded in death by:

Donald E. and Matilda J. [Rustemeyer] Reid, Parents

Mark J. “Goob” Reid, Brother

Visitation will be from 11 AM - 3 PM EDT Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN

A Memorial Service will be held 3 PM EDT Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with Rev. Dennis Faker officiating. 

Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or Gentiva Hospice. 

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Online Condolences may be offered in the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com.

Marigold Joy Lowe, 89, formerly of Twelve Mile, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Cedar Creek of Logansport. 

Born July 28, 1934, in Roann, Indiana, she was the daughter of George L. Dawald, Sr. and Mary Floy Gray Dawald.  On February 14, 1954, in Roann, Indiana, she was married to Donald E. Lowe, and he preceded her in death on June 15, 2004. 

Marigold was a graduate of Gilead High School.  She was a longtime active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, near Twelve Mile and later Anoka Community Church.  She retired as the Postmaster in Twelve Mile, where she had worked for many years.

Survivors include two sons, Mark E. (Monica) Lowe, Twelve Mile; Todd A. (Malissa) Lowe, Galveston; and a daughter, Joni L. Thompson, Fremont; six grandchildren, Ashley Lowe, Indianapolis; Tyler Lowe (Hannah Freeman), Twelve Mile; Morgan (Fonte´) O’Neal, Kokomo; Nolan Lowe (Taylor Miles), Kokomo; Joy Thompson, Ft. Wayne; and Anna Thompson, Minneapolis; her favorite great-grandson, Andre Eckhart, Ft. Wayne.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings, George Dawald, Jr., Marx Dawald, and Richard Dawald.

The family wishes to say thank you for the loving and compassionate care extended to Marigold and the family by her pastors and the staff of Gentiva Hospice and Cedar Creek.  

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana.  Chaplain Teri White and Pastor Doug Thomas will officiate.  

Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Twelve Mile.  

Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Cemetery.  

Larry Warren See, 82, Mexico, Indiana, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born March 9, 1941, in Mexico, Indiana, he was the son of Carl Clifford and Averill Aurelia (Whitehall) See.   On October 28, 1959, in Logansport, Indiana, he was married to Janet Sue Judy, and she preceded him in death on August 27, 2015.

Larry retired from Air-Master in Peru, Indiana, and had priorly worked for Bob Miller Appliance in South Bend.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, taking care of injured raccoons, riding his motorcycle, floating the Eel River behind his Mexico, Indiana, home.  He always loved the setting of his home, peacefully nestled along the east side of the river behind the home where he was born and raised.  

Survivors include three children, Anthony Wayne See, Peru; Steven Warren See (partner, Larry Tom), Mishawaka, Indiana; and Trudy Lynn (Patrick) Gray, South Bend; three grandchildren, Kathryn Hope Kennedy, Peru; Stephanie Lynn Cole, Mishawaka; and Nicholas Warren Cole, South Bend; one great-granddaughter, Alaina Dove Gray, Mishawaka; sister, Peggy Kline, Mexico; and one sister-in-law, Judy See, Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Earl Noel See, Walter Eugene See, and Roy Quinton See; sister, Carol A. “Susie” Newman; and one grandson, Ryan Alexander Cole.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of Larry’s grandson, Ryan.  

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com. 

Terri Furnivall, 75, of Tippecanoe, passed away at 12:44 AM on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 11, 1948, Tressa Jean Hall was born in Warsaw to John and Margaret Gores Hall. Growing up she shared her childhood with five siblings.

She graduated from Akron High School with the class of 1966.

In Rochester, on January 22, 1966, Terri married the love of her life, Delon Furnivall. They enjoyed 57 years of life's adventures.  From their union came a beautiful daughter Sherri. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of five grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

With a strong faith, Terri was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Plymouth.   She worked for a number of years at Lau formerly Torin of Rochester.  

The Furnivall’s loved to travel. They have visited all 50 states and have experienced the beauty of seven foreign countries. In 2011 Delon and Terri traveled on Route 66.  The simplicity of being outdoors, enjoying nature and observing wildlife was always a special way to relax. 

As an accomplished artist, Terri painted on slate, canvas, milk cans and anything that didn’t move.  Her subjects included animals, landscapes, nature and vintage automobiles.  Her work was featured in several local magazines including Indiana Outdoors.  Many of her works were showcased on display at the Indiana State Parks. Channel 34, PBS featured Terri's works of art as well.  With a keen eye Terri became very proficient with capturing images with her Canon.  This came after Delon guided her, sharing his expertise on photography.

Left to cherish Terri's memory are her husband Delon; a daughter, Sherri Cameron and husband Ronald of Arizona; five grandchildren: Mary Cameron, Angus Cameron and wife Miranda, Ian Cameron, Emma Cameron, Ewen Cameron; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceding Terri in death are her parents.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.  

Patty Hiatt, 74, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:05 AM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.

On October 4, 1948, Patricia Ann Blue was born in Marion to Harold and Mildred Naomi Huggins Blue.  Patty graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1966. Continuing her education, she achieved her dream of becoming an elementary teacher earning her BS in elementary education at Taylor University in 1971 and later earned her master's at Marion College.

Initiating her teaching career at Connersville, Patty  taught the majority of her years at Lake Village Elementary, in Newton County concluding a career that spanned more than three decades.  Moving to Rochester in late 2012 she helped Rochester Schools as a substitute teacher.  Patty also was a key mentor with Child Evangelism Fellowship at both communities.

At  Kankakee Valley Bible Baptist Church, Patty and Everett Dale “Pat” Hiatt were married on November 17, 2012. They enjoyed more than a decade of life's adventures. Together they blended their wonderful families, making many memories.

Gifted with an abundance of musical talent, Patty was a member of the Fulton County Choral Club.  She was accomplished with the piano and organ playing at her church at Whippoorwill.  She also taught some piano lessons.  Pat and Patty wintered in Ft. Myers where they attended the Southwest Baptist Church

Left to cherish Patty's memory are her husband Pat and children: Laura Correll and husband Joseph of Goshen, Matthew Norris and wife Heather of Tyler, TX, Cathlene Strong and husband David of Marion, Bev Hiatt of Huntington, David Hiatt and wife Catherine of  Rochester; twelve grandchildren: Carson Correll, Evan Correll, Emma Correll, Ian Correll, Nora Correll, Austin Norris, Brooklyn Norris, Madison Norris, Angela Hooley and husband Derek, Krista Means and husband Troy, Nick Strong and wife Molly, Kristofer Hiatt; three step-grandchildren, Alex Huser, Britney Huser, Samantha Huser; five great-grandchildren: Lucas Hooley, Ethan Hooley, Andrew Hooley, Kale Means, Konner Means; three  step-great-grandchildren: Zavian Gary, Jasiah Gary, Micah Gary; two sisters: Janice Holmes and husband Tom of Winchester, KY, Jane Guest and husband Rob of Noblesville; three step-siblings: Phil Jones and wife Pam of Rotunda West, FL, Janetta Blakely of Marion, Dianna McBride and husband Bill of Bluffton; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Patty in death are her parents; first husband, Thomas Norris; brother David Blue; sister-in-law Linda Blue; and stepbrother Richard Jones.

A celebration of the life of Patricia "Patty" Hiatt will be at 12 noon EST on Friday, October 6, 2023, in the Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester, Indiana. Pastor Brian Sewell will officiate.

Friends may visit with the family from 10-12 on Friday in the funeral home.  

The interment will be in the Grant Memorial Park of Marion.  

Memorials may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 602 N. Lindberg Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580 or Gideons International,  P.O. Box  308, Akron, IN  46910  .

Savannah Belle Isom, 22, of Battle Ground, IN, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 26, 2023. 

On August 12, 2001, she was born in Lafayette, IN to Freddie and Gretchen Overmyer Isom.  She was a 2019 graduate of Harrison High School where she enjoyed being in choir, cheerleading, dance, and FFA.  Savannah was a talented singer with a beautiful voice.  She participated in numerous state solo and ensemble contests – always winning gold with a perfect score.  Savannah had the privilege to perform at the Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University and once auditioned for The Voice.

Savannah enjoyed the hymns and fellowship of the Apostolic Christian Church where she often attended with her grandparents.   One of her greatest joys was working on the farm with them.  Savannah was an amazing big sister to her younger siblings whom she loved dearly.Savannah brought joy and comfort to everyone; her life was a light to others.  She was beautiful in every way, and we will miss her always. 

She is survived by:

Gretchen Lee Overmyer Isom, Battle Ground, IN Mother

Freddie C. Isom, Lafayette, IN Father

Scarlett Virginia Isom, Battle Ground, IN Sister

Freddie Collier Isom, Battle Ground, IN Brother

Beverly Bell Overmyer, Francesville, IN Maternal Grandmother

Gary (Kathleen) Overmyer, Battle Ground, IN Maternal Uncle

Alexander Overmyer, Battle Ground, IN Cousin

Alivia Overmyer, Battle Ground, IN Cousin

Numerous Beloved Extended Family Members and Friends

She was preceded in death by:

Richard Overmyer, Maternal Grandfather

Visitation will be from 4-8 PM EDT Friday, October 6, 2023 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, IN with Ministers of the Church officiating. 

Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Margaret Joan Ledford, 92, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. 

On June 18, 1931 she was born in Headlee, INto the late Willard and Pearl Dulin Geisler.  Margaret married Robert Wesley Ledford on June 19, 1949 at Paul’s Chapel Church. Robert died on December 15, 1989.

She was a 1949 graduate of Buffalo High School.

Margaret attended First Baptist Church in Francesville, IN. She was a long time church song leader at Paul’s Chapel Church.  She enjoyed gardening, especially caring for her flowers. Margaret loved to attend her grand-children’s sporting events.

She loved her Lord and she loved her family. Margaret will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by:

Ricky (Anita) Ledford, Winamac, IN   Son

Michael (Pam) Ledford, Francesville, IN    Son

Chris (Annabelle) Ledford, Hopedale, IL   Son

Samantha Ledford Tucker, Chalmers, IN  Daughter-in-law

20 grandchildren

37 Great-grandchildren

Eugene Geisler, Winamac, IN   Brother

She was preceded in death by:

Willard and Pearl Dulin Geisler,   Parents

Robert Wesley Ledford,  Husband

Randy Ledford,   Son

Timothy Ledford,  Son

Beverly Adair,   Sister

Visitation will be from 11 AM- 1 PM EDT Friday, October 6, 2023 at the First Baptist Churchin Francesville, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM EDT Friday, October 6, 2023 at theFirst Baptist Church in Francesville, IN with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. 

Burial will take place at Paul’s Chapel Cemetery in Winamac, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made toLifeWiseAcademy.https://www.facebook.com/LifeWiseWestCentral/

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.