FULTON COUNTY INDIANA OBITUARIES 2015 The Rochester Sentinel Compiled by Phyllis McGurk This book can be found in the website of the Fulton County Public Library, Rochester, Indiana, and can be downloaded and edited as you wish. Rochester Sentinel 2015 Thursday, January 1, 2015 No Paper – Holiday Friday, January 2, 2015 Jean I. Miller Dec. 20, 1929 - Dec. 31, 2014 Mrs. Jean Ilene Neidlinger MILLER, 85, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at her residence. On Dec. 20, 1929, Jean was born in Marshall County a cherished daughter of Fay O. and Marjorie Kelver Neidlinger. As the fourth born of seven children, she shared her childhood with two sisters and four brothers. All the Neidlinger kids were introduced to the gift of music by their very talented mother. Jean became accomplished as a pianist in her youth. Intrigued with the accordion, Jean was self- taught, playing by ear. The children formed the Neidlinger Family band and played at local engagements. With great Cavalier pride, she graduated with her class from Culver High School in 1947. Clem H. Miller Jr. and Jean were married on Nov. 27, 1947, in the Argos United Methodist Church. Together they shared 61 years of life’s adventures. Their union produced a daughter and two sons. Over the years, two more generations have been added to the family tree. As the matriarch of the Miller family, grandma Jean was proud to oversee four generations. She truly adored her six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Another passion was her love and appreciation of farming, assisting her husband Clem for a number of years with all aspects relative to their black Angus herd and grain farming. Each spring brought on the planting of their truck patch garden and the bountiful harvest of late summer canned and frozen for winter’s use. Keeping her finger on the pulse of farming to relax, she enjoyed the RFD channel. Left to cherish Jean’s memory is her daughter, Eileen Fellers; her son: Charlie Miller and wife Katie, all of Rochester; six grandchildren, Brad Fellers and wife Kimi, Cory Fellers, Lori Williams and husband Jared, Joe Miller and wife Brianne, Sarah Miller and Greg Miller and wife Katie; five great–grandchildren, Courtney Fellers, Vivian and Grayson Miller, and twins Graham and Vanessa Miller; as well as several nieces and nephews. 1 Preceding Jean in death are her parents; husband Clem on April 17, 2008; son Tom Miller on March 14, 2012; son-in-law Steve Fellers on April 8, 2000; two sisters, Ruth Morris and Joan Zink; and four brothers, Ralph, Glen, Robert ‘Sam’ and Donald Neidlinger. Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. A private family service is 1:30 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Mark Spencer officiating. Interment is at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or to the Fulton County 4-H Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 715 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Jean’s family at www.goodfamilyfh.com. Harold T. Posthuma Aug. 12, 1935 - Dec. 31, 2014 Harold T. POSTHUMA, 79, Monterey, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Harold was born on Aug. 12, 1935, in Illinois to the late Garrett and Florence Kennedy Posthuma. Harold served in the U.S. Army and was a former member of the American Legion. He worked for the United Telephone Co. for more than 40 years. He enjoyed restoring John Deere tractors. He also liked NASCAR, old westerns and Ford trucks. Harold liked to have a good time and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his daughters, Rae (Jeff) Bonnell, Monticello, and Cindy (Tom) Kasten, Winamac; son Tim (Darci) Posthuma, Warsaw; grandsons Brian (Tammy) Bonnell, Shawn (Jessica) Bonnell and Shay (Heather) Kasten; granddaughters Shanna (Derek) Bonnell, Britni (Carson) Posthuma VandenBossche and Kelsi Posthuma; great-grandsons Ty Bonnell and Brody Bonnell; and great- granddaughters Peyton Bonnell, Ally Bonnell, Raegan Kasten and Kinzie Bonnell; and brother Jim Posthuma, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father, Garrett Posthuma; his mother, Florence Kennedy Posthuma; and his brother, Garrett Posthuma. A celebration of life service is to be conducted by the family. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com. Bonnie L. Zimpleman March 24, 1925 - Dec. 30, 2014 2 Bonnie Louise ZIMPLEMAN, 89, Fulton, passed away at home Dec. 30, 2014, surrounded by family after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Born on March 24, 1925, in Fulton, she was the daughter of Ralph and Minnie (Bruce) Eytcheson. On Sept. 27, 1947, she married William Zimpleman, the love of her life, and was married 49 years before his passing on Sept. 14, 1996. Bonnie’s life was committed to helping Bill farm. She cooked countless meals for both her family and their help, assisted with paperwork and bookkeeping and raised their children. As a lifelong member of the Fulton Baptist Temple, she was also a longtime treasurer of the Fulton Baptist Ladies Missionary. She was most happy being at home enjoying her family, friends and church. She is survived by sons Gene Zimpleman and wife Mary, Grand Rapids, Mich., Jack Zimpleman and wife Diane, Fulton, as well as Andy Curtis and wife Deb. Andy was like another son to her and spent 40 years as part of her life. In addition, she is survived by eight grandchildren, Angie (Paul) Deming, Ryan (Lisa) Zimpleman, Greg (Camile) Zimpleman and Laura (Jason) Woolever, all of Fulton, Kyle (Kimberly) Zimpleman, South Lyon, Mich., Todd (Nicole) Zimpleman, Niles, Mich., Marla Zimpleman, South Bend, and Garrett Robinson, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and 14 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother and infant twin sons. Her funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in the Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 Broadway, Logansport, with pastor Bruce Russell officiating. Burial is at the Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton Baptist Temple, P.O. Box 186, Fulton, IN 46931 or the Fulton Community Center, 323 E. 600 South, Rochester, IN 46975. You may sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumcares.com. James F. Rupp James F. RUPP, 96, Rochester, died Tuesday at Life Care Center, Rochester. Survivors include his daughters, Barbara Hart, Rochester, Norma Easterday, Winamac, and Cindy Eastwood, Rochester; and sons Chuck Rupp, Akron, Paul Rupp, Terre Haute, Frank Rupp, Rochester, and Bill Lee, California. Graveside service is 2:30 p.m. today at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Saturday, January 3, 2015 3 Barbara E. Briney Barbara E. BRINEY, 59, Rochester, died Thursday at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Michael Briney; daughter Heather Briney; parents John and Elnora Sayger; and two brothers, Tim Sayger and Ronnie Sayger, all of Rochester. Her funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Virgil D. Freels Virgil D. FREELS, 72, Marshtown, died Friday at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna. Monday, January 5, 2015 Joanne N. Bendall Joanne N. BENDALL, 86, Rochester, died Friday in Indianapolis. Her funeral service is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Rochester. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to service at the church Saturday. Barbara E. Briney Aug. 16, 1955 – Jan. 1, 2015 Mrs. Barbara E. BRINEY, 59, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 3:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at her residence. On Aug. 16, 1955, Barbara was born in Rochester, the cherished daughter of John and Elnora Tyler Sayger. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two brothers, Tim and Ronnie. In 1973, with great Zebra pride, she graduated with her class from Rochester High School. Michael E. Briney and Barbara were married on Sept. 18, 1976, in The First Christian Church, Rochester. They shared 38 years of life’s adventures. Their union produced a beautiful daughter, Heather. Another generation was added to the family tree with the arrival of two grandchildren. For many years Barbara and Michael oversaw a fine herd of 40 sows, including Durocs, black and white spots and Hampshire. They raised the baby pigs to fat hogs, and then they marketed them. Each spring she planted a large garden, freezing and canning the bountiful harvest each fall. Paramount in grandma Barbara’s life were her grandchildren. To relax, she enjoyed a unique variety of solitaire games. Barbara is lovingly remembered by her husband, Michael; daughter Heather Briney, Rochester; two grandchildren, Cheyenne and Dakota Lindsley; parents John 4 and Elnora Sayger, Rochester; two brothers, Tim Sayger and wife Linda, Rochester, and Ronnie Sayger and wife Tina, Rochester; two sisters-in-law, Kim Caudill and husband Kevin, Rochester, and Joyce Hassenplug and husband Charlie, Rochester; and nieces and nephews Makaila and Abby Caudill, Ed Hassenplug, Missy Kowal and husband Rob, Kara Martindale, Katelyn Sayger, Nicholas Sayger, Rebecca Rude and Laura Calvert. Preceding Barbara in death are her grandparents, several aunts and uncles and her treasured canine companion, Peanut, a brindle, black and tan Chihuahua.