All Obituaries

Leonard L. Stone 71, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:30 A.M. Sunday November 11, 2018 at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on November 12, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lozelle and Mae (Shemwell) Stone. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Stone had worked for Indiana Labors and Hod Carriers Local 645, South Bend, Indiana. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his daughter, Crystal (Donny) Creviston, Leiters Ford, Indiana,...

  Harvey Neil Smith, 68, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 9:59 A.M. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 10, 1950 in Rochester, Indiana, the son of Harvey Nye and Elizabeth Jean (Zellers) Smith. He worked for NAPA Auto Parts in Rochester, Indiana for over 40 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge.  He was a Chicago Bears fan, enjoyed Star Trek, and loved riding and working on his Kawasaki motorcycle. Survivors include his...

Gene L. Robinson 77, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 11:45 A.M. Sunday November 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 16, 1941 in Winamac, Indiana, the son of Roy and Naomi (Swing) Robinson. On June 22, 1969 at the Monon United Methodist Church, Monon, Indana, he married Elizabeth Raines and she survives. Mr. Robinson had owned and operated Robinson Implements Minneapolis Moline Dealership for many years in Francesville, Indiana. He had also worked many years as a diesel...

Loretta May DeFord 45, Kewanna, Indiana, passed away at 12:06 P.M. Saturday November 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1973 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Audry Freels and Marcia Nickels. On May 22, 1999 at Fletcher’s Lake, Indiana, she married Joseph T. DeFord and he survives. Mrs. DeFord had worked at Small Parts in Logansport, Indiana for many years. Her passion was spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her...

April Jones Rogers 47, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at Noon Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Rochester. She was born on June 5, 1971 in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Mark and Cindy (Goble) Jones. On October 2, 2015 in Rochester, Indiana, she married Corey Rogers and he survives. April had worked for Wal- Mart for over twelve years serving as manager of the toy department and merchandiser for Wal-Marts in the Eastern United States. She had also worked for Head Start in Akron, Indiana...

Richard Allen Bounsall 84, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:45 A.M. Thursday November 1, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born on March 9, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Leonard and Evelyn (Allen) Bounsall. After graduating from Broad Ripple High School, Richard enlisted in the United States Navy serving honorably for six years. On June 6, 1959 in Mishawaka, Indiana, he married Marjorie Miller and she survives. Richard served as manager for 3D Department Stores...

William (Bill) Wayne Huffman passed away on October 25, 2018 in his home in Rochester, Indiana. Born on September 3, 1952, Bill was sixty six years old. He is now united in Heaven with his mother, Dora Lee Huffman. Left to cherish his memory: Ginny Capron (Companion), brother, Ken Huffman, Decatur, Illinois, sisters, Mary Lee Huffman Oliver (Dick), Decatur, Illinois, and Jane Huffman Ricketts (Mike), Rochester, Indiana. Bill also leaves a niece, Bethany Potts, Decatur, Illinois, nephews,...

Jack L. Clark Jr. 62, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 4:14 P.M. Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 14, 1956 in Rochester, Indiana, the son of Jack L. and Barbara Jane (McCalla) Clark. On April 24, 1976 in Rochester, Indiana, he married Sandra McFarland and she survives. Mr. Clark was an U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He previously worked for Oxford Automotive for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed...

Prudence A. Hott 68, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 11:00 A.M. Saturday October 27, 2018 at Courtyard Health Care, Goshen, Indiana. She was born on May 6, 1950 in Plymouth, Indiana, the daughter of C.R. “Jack” and Frances (Wood) Mummert. On March 20, 1973 in Laketon, Indiana, she married John “Jack” Hott and he survives. Prudence had been a substitute school teacher at various schools for many years as well as a homemaker. She had been a member of St. John...

Candi Dawn Conley 53, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5:40 A.M. Saturday October 13, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 23, 1964 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Jim and Vicki (Miller) Pennell. On August 21, 2010 in Rochester, Indiana, she married Timothy Conley and he survives. Candi had worked for many years at Wal-Mart, Elkay Manufacturing in Culver, Indiana, Ugaldes Restaurant and at the American Legion. She had been a member of the Moose Lodge and Veterans of...