Roger Cook, 63, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 3, 1961, to Joe and Daisy (Slone) Cook in Warsaw. Roger a was a skilled laborer at Lau Industries in Rochester for many years. There he made … Read More
People could once again experience life from the past on Saturday, April 26, outside Rochester.
Read MoreJeff Shriver had wanted his family’s farm outside Rochester to be recognized for being owned by the family since 1864.
Read MoreCarolyn Sue Petrosky, 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on Jan. 13, 1935, to Henry and Thelma (McFarland) Lockridge. Carolyn married the love of her life, Rudy Petrosky, on Jan. 7, 1953, and together they … Read More
Daniel J. DeCrow, 74, Rochester, died at 2:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at home. He was born June 15, 1950, in Gary. His wife, Alice (Peet) DeCrow, whom he married July 14, 2018, survives. He also is survived by a granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; stepson, Chase Peet, Rochester; … Read More
Sharon K. Moore, 75, Rochester, died at 9:10 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born May 28, 1949, in Rochester. She is survived by her brother Steve (Mary Ann) Moore, Rochester; a nephew; two nieces; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Good … Read More
Wanda Jean Hawkins, 67, of Warsaw, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. On Oct. 4, 1957, Wanda Jean Tackett was born in Warsaw. She was the treasured daughter of Hargus and Norma Jean Heeter Tackett. Growing up, she shared … Read More
Lisa M. Reeser, 43, Akron, died unexpectedly at 9:50 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born July 9, 1981, in Rochester. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Maxwell) Johnson, Howell, Ben (Meagan) Reeser, Huntington, and Anna Craft, Akron; five grandchildren; mother, Della … Read More
A Rochester man was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence and providing alcohol to a minor.
Read MoreText and Photos By Libby Hubbard InkFreeNews ROCHESTER — Despite the dreary weather, smiles were in abundance at the REMC Student Board’s annual egg hunt. Celebrations began a little before 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, where photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, Alex Ault, greeted families. Maggie Garner, … Read More
Ruth Mathias, 89, of Akron, passed at 5:27 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Ruth was born on Feb. 2, 1936, in Ohio, to the late Hal and Dorothy (Haines) Elson. She was a homemaker and worked for Wynn Products and Viking … Read More
Janece P. Rouch Herrold, 94, Grass Creek, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home. She was born Sept. 28, 1930. On May 11, 1951, she married Robert C. “Bob” Herrold, who preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived by her children, Jessica (Alan) Huffman, Brownsburg, Lynne … Read More
Paul Edward “Doc” Smith Jr., 64, Rochester, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 28, 1961. His wife, Alma (Omecnol) Smith, whom he married Oct. 14, 2007, survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Julie (Robert) Heien, Bedford, Texas, and Megan (Gary) Copelan, … Read More
Paul E. Smith Jr., 64, Rochester, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at home. Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Read MoreRochester High School sophomore Riley Vessels has dreams of becoming a pilot.
Read MoreCharles E. “Charlie” Burns, 70, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Halifax Hospital, Port Orange, Fla. He was born Oct. 18, 1954. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie (Jeff) Grossman, New Haven; mother, Marjorie Burns, Daytona Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren; the mother of his daughter, Willa … Read More
