All Obituaries

HILL, VICTOR E.  Passed in peace on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the age of 86 in Rialto, California.  He was born in Fulton County, Indiana, to Donald and Juanita Hill on June 18, 1933. He spent much of his youth on the farm in northern Indiana then moved to Illinois, California, Michigan, then back to California.Trained as a draftsman for the aerospace industry, Victor eventually migrated to retail where he owned and operated several retail businesses in Michigan, California...

Eddie L. Jewell Jr. 53, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 6:42 P.M. Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. He was born on November 28, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Eddie L. and Sarah Jane (Neace) Jewell. Mr. Jewell had worked in production at various factories as well as working for Mike’s Trash. He enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his father, Eddie L. Jewell, Sr., Rochester, Indiana, son, Eddie Jewell III, Kentucky, brother, Bobby Jewell,...

Jack Allen Miller 89, Nyona-South Mud Lakes, Macy, Indiana, went on his last ride to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 4:35 P.M. at his daughter’s residence on South Mud Lake. Jack was born on April 4, 1930 in Kokomo, Indiana the son of Donald T. and Lela B. (French) Miller. On May 16, 1959, he married Norma Jane Glassburn in Fulton, Indiana. They shared sixty wonderful years together. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2019. They lived at Nyona Lake,...

Sharon Sue Kelley 74, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 1:05 A.M. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, South Bend, Indiana. She was born on July 16, 1945 in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of Hallie Lee and Lola (Bell) Vance. Sharon had worked at the former Moore Business Forms and Wal-Mart. Survivors include her children, Darlene Criswell, Kokomo, Indiana, Annette Wise, Indianapolis, Indiana, Lee Ann Kirk, Peru, Indiana, grandson, Austin Sarver,...

Wanda Mae Fultz 90, Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of South Bend, Indiana and Fulton County, Indiana, passed away at 6:18 P.M Tuesday, January 14, 2020,at Westside Garden Plaza, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Akron, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Viola (Swick) Funnell. On July 2, 1949, she married John Richard Fultz. He preceded her in death on July 29, 2011. Mrs. Fultz had been a hairdresser, cosmetics consultant and had worked in various retail stores over...

Richard Allen Schippers 56, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 7:57 P.M. Thursday January 9, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on August 1, 1963 in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of William and Ruth Ann (Redman) Schippers. He was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. Mr. Schippers was currently employed with Rochester Metals, Rochester, Indiana. He was a member of the Freedom Riders, enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle,...

Linda Dyan Thomason 68, Rochester, Indiana, and formerly of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on January 3, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Edward and Betty (Garner) Griffin. She had been a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Lee and wife Amy Till, Greentown, Indiana, grandchildren, Ashleigh Till, Cicero, Indiana, Brandon Walker, Greentown, Indiana, Tyler Till, Greentown, Indiana, great grandson,...

Terry L. Croussore 73, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 11:40 A.M. Sunday January 5, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. He was born on September 21, 1946 in Rochester, Indiana, the son of Curtis Croussore Jr. and Metha (Gregory) Croussore. Mr. Croussore spent most of his life working in small engine repair for mowers as well as bicycle repair. Survivors include his daughter, Dawn Boyer, Bourbon, Indiana, granddaughter, Jerrika Boyer, Bourbon, Indiana, sisters, Phyllis J....

Kenneth Edward Wagenknecht 62, Rochester, Indiana, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family at 10:20 P.M. Tuesday December 31, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Lawrence C. and Mariam J. (Kelley) Wagenknecht. Kenneth had worked as Auto Parts Manager at Shepherd’s Automotive and various other auto dealers. He loved cars, sports, and motorcycles exceptionally working on them. He spent his free time searching for...

Demarcus Lynzelle Alexander 40, Marion, Indiana and formerly Culver, Indiana, passed away at 1:12 P.M. Tuesday December 31, 2019 at his residence in Marion. He was born on February 18, 1979 in Michigan City, Indiana.  He had worked as an auto mechanic for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed repairing and working on automobiles, spending time with his family and will be remembered for his friendly and out- going personality. Survivors include his son, Kedrae (Karissa Forrest)...