All Obituaries

Donald Bush 73, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:26 P.M. Tuesday September 11, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, Indiana. He was born on March 7, 1945 in Saldee, Kentucky. He was the son of Joe and Hester (Thomas) Bush and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  On January 16, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, he married Sandra lee Wilson and she survives. Mr. Bush retired from maintenance at Culver Elementary School, Culver, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing,...

Donald J. Burkett September 25, 1930- September 16, 2018 Life is more than Birth--Death, every dash is the story. This is Don’s Story. Don was born to Walter and Mildred Burkett and raised with his two brothers, Dick and Jerry who preceded him in death. They grew up on a farm in Richland Center and Don’s fondest memory as a child was their weekly trip to town to sell eggs and cream. The boys always knew each trip would end with a visit to Fleming’s Ice Cream Shop...

Karen R. Turner 73, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 8:45 A.M. Tuesday September 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 14, 1945 in Burlington, Wisconsin the daughter of Dairl Border and Flora (Amend) Border Rudaski. On July 5, 1997 in Rochester, Indiana, she married Raymon Turner and he survives. Karen had worked at Marshall Electric, Chamberlains, Salty’s and the Dugout. She was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles Auxiliaries. She...

William Eddy “Bill” Spangler 76, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 2:27 A.M. Friday August 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1942 in Cass County, Indiana, the son of Ed and Elsie (Moss) Spangler. He served with  United States Air Force following graduation. On February 12, 1966 in Nead, Indiana, he married Dolly Ruth Steffey. She preceded him in death on July 14, 2004. Bill had worked for Sealed Power for many years and retired from the Dana Corp....

Roger Dale Martin 67, Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:44 P.M. Tuesday September 4, 2018 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital, Peru, Indiana He was born on April 19, 1951 in LaPorte, Indiana the son of Russell and Eliza (Russell) Martin. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Martin had been owner/operator of Knox Auto Sales, Knox Radiator/Heating and Cooling in Knox, Indiana. Survivors include his daughters, Tina Marie Martin, Elkhart, Indiana, Dawn...

Donald D. “Don” Fisher 99, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5:44 A.M. Monday August 27, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born on February 12, 1919 in Fulton, Indiana, the son of Ora D. and Mary E. (Lowe) Fisher. On December 24, 1969 in Rochester, Indiana, he married Betty Lou Hayden. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2001. Early in life, Don was engaged in farming and also had been salesman at the former Boston Men’s Clothing Store of Rochester. A licensed...

Judilynn Ladson 60, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 10:45 P.M. Friday August 24, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on May 6, 1958 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Lynn L. and Judith (Dillman) Ladson. She had been a production worker in the automotive industry and enjoyed her cats and playing bingo. Survivors include her mother, Judith Ladson, Rochester, Indiana, sister, Serena and husband Scott Benge, Venice, Florida, brother, Randy and wife Regina...

Robert I. Zartman 84, Macy, Indiana, passed away at 10:45 A.M. Tuesday August 28, 2018 at Community Howard Regional Hospital, Kokomo, Indiana. He was born on February 9, 1934 in Fulton, Indiana, the son of William Gordon and Anna (Gooch) Zartman. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. On May 27, 1995 in Kokomo, Indiana, he married Marilyn Diane Brown. She preceded him in  death on April 27, 2015. Mr. Zartman retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo, Indiana and had...

Eddie Guy McCullough, 68, Rochester, passed away at his residence at 10:28 am Saturday, August 18, 2018. He was born September 22, 1949 in Coloma, Michigan to Orbie and Sylvia Christine (Finley) McCullough. Growing up he was the oldest of four children and enjoyed his time as a child growing up with his brother and two wonderful sisters. After graduating Rochester High school in 1967, he attended Ball State University for two years studying theater. In 1971, he and his first love spent time...

Gerald L. Roberts 76, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 7:15 A.M. Tuesday August 21, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born on August 26, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Max and Lucy (Emerick) Roberts. On December 29, 1989 in Valparaiso, Indiana he married Judy Dennison and she survives. Mr. Roberts had been a truck driver. He worked for Seneca Petroleum of Valparaiso, Indiana for over thirty years and transported liquid gas for Cryogenic of La Porte, Indiana until his...