Archie Rex Shelton1,2

M, b. 13 October 1916, d. 7 November 1977
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*Archie Rex Shelton was born on 13 October 1916 at Missouri; son of John W. Shelton and Lilly Mae Russell.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alice Maxine Cannon, daughter of John E. Cannon and Zadie Rosalind Slisher, circa 1950.1 
Death*Archie Rex Shelton died on 7 November 1977 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 61; buried at Eastwood Cemetery.2 

Family

Alice Maxine Cannon b. 20 May 1933, d. 29 Jan 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Lilly Mae Shelton1,2

F, b. 7 April 1951, d. 5 November 2010
FatherArchie Rex Shelton1 b. 13 Oct 1916, d. 7 Nov 1977
MotherAlice Maxine Cannon1 b. 20 May 1933, d. 29 Jan 1993
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*Lilly Mae Shelton was born on 7 April 1951 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana.1 
Married Name As of 26 April 1969,her married name was Johns.2 
Married Name As of 27 July 1973,her married name was Krull.2 
Married Name As of 10 May 1980,her married name was Morrow.2 
Married Name As of 7 August 1987,her married name was Gleim.2 
Death*She died on 5 November 2010 at Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, at age 59.3 
ObitLilly Mae's obituary was published in the The Times on 9 November 2010:

LILLY MAE GLEIM HAMMOND, IN Lilly Mae Gleim, age 59, of Hammond, passed away November 5, 2010. She is survived by her husband, James Gleim; one son, Jason Johns; one daughter, Shannon (Lewandowski) Proctor ; sisters and brothers: Judy Jurek, Bernice (Tim) Hurd, and Zadie Sanchez; brother, Steve (Sherry) Shelton; nieces and nephews: Penny Hurd, Jesse Sanchez, Nick Hurd, John Sanchez, Amber Lewandowski and Steve Shelton II; and stepsisters and stepbrothers. Preceded in death by her parents: Archie Rex and Alice Maxine Shelton; and brother, Archie Rex Shelton, Jr. A private memorial service was held at the American Legion Post 428, Hammond for the family.4 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Archie Rex Shelton Jr.1,2

M, b. 19 June 1952, d. 22 May 1995
FatherArchie Rex Shelton1 b. 13 Oct 1916, d. 7 Nov 1977
MotherAlice Maxine Cannon1 b. 20 May 1933, d. 29 Jan 1993
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*Archie Rex Shelton Jr. was born on 19 June 1952 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana.1,3 
Death*He died on 22 May 1995 at Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, at age 42; from "massive blunt force injuries," occupation line inspector for LTV Steel, divorced, informant Cathy Jean Ritz; buried at Greenwood Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
  3. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Bernice Ruth Shelton1

F, b. 30 August 1955, d. 9 October 2015
FatherArchie Rex Shelton1 b. 13 Oct 1916, d. 7 Nov 1977
MotherAlice Maxine Cannon1 b. 20 May 1933, d. 29 Jan 1993
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*Bernice Ruth Shelton was born on 30 August 1955 at Indiana.1 
Married Name As of circa 1975,her married name was Hurd.2 
Death*She died on 9 October 2015 at Hessville, Lake, Indiana, at age 60; buried at Greenwood Cemetery.3 
ObitBernice Ruth's obituary was published in the The Times on 11 October 2015:

Bernice Ruth Hurd, age 60, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015 at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Tim Hurd; daughter, Penny (Jon) Zubrenic; son, Nickey Hurd; five grandchildren: Alicia, Justin, Crystal and twins Jina and Johnny; great granddaughter, Kinleigh; two sisters: Judy Jurek and Zadie Sanchez; brother, Steven (Sherri) Shelton; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Alice Shelton; brother, Archie Shelton; and sister, Lilly Mae Gleim. A graveside committal service at Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City, IN.
Punkie was a lifetime resident of Hammond and a 1973 graduate of Hammond Tech. She enjoyed being a homemaker, doing crafts, crocheting and was an avid bingo player. Punkie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.3
 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenwood, LaPorte, Indiana.

Deloris Ruth Cannon1

F, b. 22 December 1934, d. 9 November 2005
FatherJohn E. Cannon1 b. 15 Mar 1913, d. 23 Sep 1943
MotherZadie Rosalind Slisher1 b. 24 Jul 1913, d. 21 Aug 2008
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*Deloris Ruth Cannon was born on 22 December 1934 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1,2 
Married Name As of 15 November 1952,her married name was Cowles.3 
Married Name As of 1 February 1977,her married name was Scheffer.4 
Residence*She lived in 1983 at Winamac, Pulaski, Indiana.1 
Death*She died on 9 November 2005 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 70.5,6 
ObitDeloris Ruth's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 12 November 2005:

Dec. 22, 1934–Nov. 9, 2005 Deloris Ruth SCHEFFER, 70, of 118 W. Fifth St., Rochester, died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Born in Fulton County to John E. and Zadie Cannon, she lived most of her life in the Kewanna and Rochester communities of Fulton County. She had been employed at Ristance Products and Hart Schaffner & Marx, both formerly of Rochester, and enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. Survivors include five daughters, Deborah Swanson and husband Kurt, Coloma, Mich; Doreen Hairsh and husband Hart, Pennsylvania, Donna Harding, Logansport, Darlene Smith, Alabama, Roberta Cowles Blacketor, Rochester; one son, Richard Cowles and wife Marietta, Elizabethtown, Ky; 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by herparents; a sister, Alice Shelton, and a brother, Pete Cannon.There is no visitation or services. Good Family Funeral Home.4 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh.
  4. [S124] Rochester Sentinel.
  5. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Carl Francis Cannon1

M, b. 1 September 1937, d. 13 October 1960
FatherJohn E. Cannon1 b. 15 Mar 1913, d. 23 Sep 1943
MotherZadie Rosalind Slisher1 b. 24 Jul 1913, d. 21 Aug 2008
Last Edited2 Jun 2016
Birth*Carl Francis Cannon was born on 1 September 1937 at Macy, Miami, Indiana; John was in Valparaiso, Zadie in Macy at time of his birth.1,2 
Death*He died on 13 October 1960 at San Diego, San Diego, California, at age 23; U.S. Navy, buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City.3 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
  3. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

Nora Ellen Gunter1,2

F, b. 10 October 1941, d. 27 November 2004
FatherClarence W. Gunter1 b. 21 Jan 1912, d. 6 May 1983
MotherZadie Rosalind Slisher1 b. 24 Jul 1913, d. 21 Aug 2008
Last Edited19 Nov 2017
Birth*Nora Ellen Gunter was born on 10 October 1941 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana.1,3 
Married Name As of 19 October 1957,her married name was Bentley.3,2,4 
Marriage*She married Charles Ralph Bentley Sr. on 19 October 1957 at Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia.4,5 
Divorce*Nora Ellen Gunter and Charles Ralph Bentley Sr. were divorced in 1970 at Indiana.4 
Marriage*Nora Ellen Gunter married Earl William Wantland on 26 February 1972 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana.3,2 
Residence*Nora Ellen Gunter lived in 1983 at Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana; married name Wantland.1 
Death*She died on 27 November 2004 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 63; from pneumonia; buried at Greenwood Cemetery.4,6,3 
ObitNora Ellen's obituary was published in the La Porte County Herald-Argus on 29 November 2004:

Mrs. Nora Ellen Wantland, 63, of Michigan City, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at 6:23 p.m. at St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers, Michigan City. She was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Michigan City to Clarence and Zadie (Slisher) Gunter. Mrs. Wantland retired from Wantland Landscaping. She was a member of First General Baptist Church. She loved to play bingo.

On May 25, 1972, in Michigan City, she married Earl W. Wantland, who survives.
Also surviving are her mother, of Michigan City; five daughters, Kathleen (Richard) Chadwick of Concord, N.C., Martha E. Bentley of Lancaster, S.C., Nayoma L. Zeese and Betty J. Rootes, all of Michigan City, and Juanita (Stephen) Middleton of LaPorte; 11 sons, Charles R. Jr. (Diane) Bentley, Rickey R. Bentley, James D. (Sherry) Bentley, John M. Bentley, Earl W. "Bill" Wantland Jr., Earl Wayne Wantland, Gregory A. Wantland, Brent W. Wantland, Kevin W. (Eveline) Wantland and Jimmie E. Cardwell, all of Michigan City, and Christopher R. Bentley of Concord, N.C; 27 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Martha Smith and Marge Keller, both of LaPorte, Wilma Knoll and Anna Lindsey, both of Michigan City, and Ruth Sowles of Rochester, Ind; and five brothers, Leo Gunter of Thompsonville, Ill., Dennis and Thomas Gunter, both of Michigan City, Ronnie Gunter of Indianapolis and Elroy Gunter of Chesterton.

She was preceded in death by her father; one son, Brian W. Bentley; two sisters, Alice Shelton and Norma Gunter; and three brothers, Carl Cannon, Samuel Gunter and Charles Slisher. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Carlisle Funeral Home, Michigan City. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City.7 

Family 1

Charles Ralph Bentley Sr. b. 22 Mar 1937, d. 11 May 1980
Children

Family 2

Earl William Wantland b. 26 May 1919, d. 11 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
  3. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenwood, LaPorte, Indiana.
  5. [S2090] State of Georgia, Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  8. [S2210] Unknown volume, Indiana Vital Records: death certificate, Curtis Society Correspondence Files & non-manuscript material.

Martha Anita Gunter1

F, b. 17 September 1942, d. 21 February 2014
FatherClarence W. Gunter1 b. 21 Jan 1912, d. 6 May 1983
MotherZadie Rosalind Slisher1 b. 24 Jul 1913, d. 21 Aug 2008
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*Martha Anita Gunter was born on 17 September 1942 at Indiana.1 
Residence*She lived in 1983 at Rolling Prairie, La Porte, Indiana; married name Maerz.1 
Married Name As of after 1983,her married name was Martha Anita Smith.2 
Death*She died on 21 February 2014 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 71. 
ObitMartha Anita's obituary was published in the Geisen Funeral Homes on 23 February 2014:

Martha Anita Smith, age 71, of Michigan City, IN passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014, at her residence. Martha was born September 17, 1942 in Michigan City, IN to Clarence and Zadie Gunter. Martha is survived by her children: Ivan (LaDonna) Smith of Michigan City, IN, Charlie (Vickie) Smith, Michigan City, IN, and Crystal Smith Borkowski of St. Joseph, MI; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers: Ronnie Gunter, Michigan City, IN, Thomas Gunter, Michigan City, IN, Dennis Gunter, Michigan City, IN, and William Gunter, Michigan City; sisters: Wilma Knoll, Michigan City, IN, Anna Lindsey, Ft Myers, FL and . Marjorie Keller, LaPorte, IN, She is preceded in death by her husband: Bernard Smith; father: Clarence Gunter; mother: Zadie Gunter; four sisters and three brothers.

Martha was employed as a punch press operator at Bromwell Housewares for over forty years. She enjoyed spending time with family and collecting frogs. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had many friends and will be missed by all. There will be a celebration of her new life at a later date. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Geisen-Carlisle Funeral & Cremation Services located at 613 Washington St. Michigan City, IN.2 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Leo Clifford Gunter1

M, b. 18 June 1945, d. 3 April 2007
FatherClarence W. Gunter1 b. 21 Jan 1912, d. 6 May 1983
MotherZadie Rosalind Slisher1 b. 24 Jul 1913, d. 21 Aug 2008
Last Edited20 Jun 2016
Birth*Leo Clifford Gunter was born on 18 June 1945 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.1,2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 12 October 1965. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 25 July 1968. 
Residence*He lived in 1983 at Orient, Franklin, Illinois.1 
Death*He died on 3 April 2007 at Thompsonville, Franklin, Illinois, at age 61.2 
ObitLeo Clifford's obituary was published in the West Franklin Daily American on 6 April 2007:

Leo Clifford "Butch" Gunter, 61, of Thompsonville died April 3, 2007 at 1:56 a.m. at the Veterans Hospital in Marion. Cremation will take place and a memorial service at a later date will take place in Michigan City, IN. Mr Gunter was born June 18, 1945 in Macy, Indiana to Clarence Gunter who preceded him in death and Zadie Slisher Gunter, who survives in Michigan City, Indiana. He was married to Shirley Hurley Gunter, who survives.

Survivors also include children, Kim (Roger) Fredenburg, Trina, Alicia, Lea, Leo Jr., Tammy, Terri and one son Duwayne (deceased), seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, eight brothers and sisters, Anna (Gene) Lindsey of Michigan City, Wilma (Polly) Wright of Michigan City, Martha (J.V.) Smith of Laporte, IN, Ronnie (Sue) Gunter of Indianapolis, Thomas Gunter and Dennie Gunter of Michigan City, Bill (Carol) Gunter and Marge Keller. He was preceded in death by sisters Alice Shelton, Nora Wantland, Norma Gunter, Ruthie Sowles and two brothers, Pete and Samuel Gunter. Mr. Gunter was self employed and a jack of many trades. Mr. Gunter served in the Vietnam War and was a life time member of the DAV and VFW.3 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Thomas Devoe Gunter1

M, b. 27 September 1950, d. 7 June 2014
FatherClarence W. Gunter1 b. 21 Jan 1912, d. 6 May 1983
MotherZadie Rosalind Slisher1 b. 24 Jul 1913, d. 21 Aug 2008
Last Edited22 Jun 2016
Birth*Thomas Devoe Gunter was born on 27 September 1950 at Indiana.1 
Residence*He lived in 1983 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; also lived in Chicago.1 
Death*He died on 7 June 2014 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 63.2 
ObitThomas Devoe's obituary was published in the LaPorte Herald-Argus on 9 June 2014:

Thomas Devoe Gunter, 63, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at his residence. Thomas was born on September 27, 1950, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Clarence and Zadie Gunter.
Thomas is survived by his daughters: Temple Ordaz-Alvarado of Austin, Texas, Dana Jones of Michigan City, Indiana and Nichole Rinehart of South Bend, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers: Ronnie Gunter, Dennis Gunter and William Gunter all of Michigan City, Indiana; sisters: Wilma Knoll of Michigan City, Indiana, Anna Lindsey of Fort Myers, Florida and Marjorie Keller of La Porte, Indiana.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence and Zadie Gunter; five sisters and three brothers. In honor of Thomas’ wishes, there will be no services. A private celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 among close friends and family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen-Carlisle Funeral & Cremation Services located at 613 Washington St. Michigan City, Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Barbara Ann Russel1

F, b. 29 May 1941, d. 13 March 1990
Last Edited24 Apr 2016
Birth*Barbara Ann Russel was born on 29 May 1941; daughter of Everett Russell and Pauline Ault.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 30 August 1959,her married name was Wagoner.1,4 
Death*She died on 13 March 1990 at Westfield, Hamilton, Indiana, at age 48; buried at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.2,3 
ObitBarbara Ann's obituary was published in the Indianapolis Star on 14 March 1990:
Barbara Russell Wagoner, 48, Westfield, died Tuesday. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church. She was the office administrator at First United Methodist Church of Noblesville for five years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sheridan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Sheridan church. Survivors: husband, Norman O. Wagoner; sons, Russell and David Wagoner; parents, Everett and Pauline Ault Russell; brother, William Russell; a grandchild.3 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Crown View, Hamilton, Indiana.
  3. [S1860] Newspapers.com, Newspapers.com.
  4. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 12, page 288.

Larry Wendall Fisher1

M, b. 20 September 1938, d. 3 September 2004
Last Edited14 Nov 2004
Birth*Larry Wendall Fisher was born on 20 September 1938 at Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.2 
Marriage*He married Nettie Rose Wagoner, daughter of Claude Oliver Wagoner and Martha Norman, on 20 September 1957 at Fulton, Indiana.3 
Death*Larry Wendall Fisher died on 3 September 2004 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 65.2 
ObitLarry Wendall's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 7 September 2004:

Larry W. Fisher Sept. 20, 1938–Sept. 3, 2004
Larry W. Fisher, 65, of 6586 N. Indiana 25, Rochester, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Friday at 5366 N. Indiana 25, Rochester. Born in Elkhart County, he was the son of Everett and Dorothy Adams Fisher. He married Nettie Rose Wagoner on Sept. 20, 1957 in Nappanee. She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1991. Mr. Fisher was a retired Fisher’s Refrigeration repairman. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, National Rifle Association and Amateur Radio Club. He attended Riverview Community Church and had been a member of the Talma Lions Club. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include children, Rose Ann and husband Tracy Shull, Rochester, Larry O. Fisher, Red Rock, Texas, Joyce and husband Terry Sheperd, Warsaw, Robert D. and wife Debbie Fisher, Rochester, Mark A. and wife Denise Fisher, Rochester; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Virgil and wife Judy Fisher, Nappanee, John and wife Kay Fisher, Nappanee, Randy and wife Sharon Fisher, Nappanee, Reggie and wife Denise Fisher, Bristol, Denny and wife Cindy Fisher, Nappanee; sisters, Jackie Zinkiw, Nappanee, Bev and husband Fred Johnson, Nappanee, Salle Black, Nappanee; mother-in-law, Mrs. Martha Wagoner, Rochester; and several nieces, nephews, great nephews, great nieces, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. His funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rod Ruberg officiating. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, southeast of Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.2 

Family

Nettie Rose Wagoner b. 11 Jun 1939, d. 21 Jan 1991
Child

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 September 2004.
  3. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 11, page 484.

Rose Ann Fisher1

F, b. 3 August 1958, d. 11 July 2015
FatherLarry Wendall Fisher1 b. 20 Sep 1938, d. 3 Sep 2004
MotherNettie Rose Wagoner1 b. 11 Jun 1939, d. 21 Jan 1991
Last Edited25 Aug 2016
Birth*Rose Ann Fisher was born on 3 August 1958 at Fulton, Indiana.1 
Married Name As of 7 August 1976,her married name was Cooper.1,2 
Married Name As of 3 September 1999,her married name was Shull.3 
Death*She died on 11 July 2015 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 56; at St. Jospeh County Medical Center; buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.3 
ObitRose Ann's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 14 July 2015:
Rose Ann (Fisher) Shull
Aug. 3, 1958 – July 11, 2015
Rose Ann (Fisher) SHULL, 56, Rochester, passed away at 11:19 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 3, 1958, in Rochester, the daughter of Larry W. and Nettie (Wagoner) Fisher. Rose Ann was united in marriage to Tracy Shull on Sept. 3, 1999, and he survives.
Rose Ann was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. She was a 1976 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. In 1977, she graduated from the Logansport Academy of Beauty Culture. Rose Ann worked for Ristance Corp./Standard Motor Products, Mishawaka, for 30 years, managing the label room and assisting with assembly needs.
Rose Ann was an avid crafter, specializing in crochet and beadwork. She enjoyed displaying her talents at craft shows and in craft shops.
She is survived by her husband, Tracy Shull, Rochester; two sons, Drew and wife Rachell Cooper, Warsaw, and Dustin and wife Amanda Cooper, Talma; brothersLarry O. Fisher, Paige, Texas, Robert Fisher, Talma, and Mark and wife Denise Fisher, Talma; sister Joyce and husband Terry Shepherd, Warsaw; seven grandchildren, Taylor Garr, Madison Cooper, Bailey Hanes, Lexie Cooper, Mayson Cooper, Layton Cooper and Rylan Cooper; and many nieces and nephews.
Rose Ann was preceded in death by her parents.
Her memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service on Friday at the funeral home.
Interment will take place at a later date at Mount Zion Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to breast cancer research or the American Cancer Society, Mishawaka.3 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book 17, page 371.
  3. [S124] Rochester Sentinel.