BITUARIES

Gerald S. Cummins IT For Bank Of America

Gerald S. Cummins, 64, Rochester, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on Oct. 3, 1958, in Rochester, Gerald is the son of the late William Ray and Elizabeth (Batker) Cummins. Gerry married Darla J. Becker, who survives.

Gerald worked in IT for Bank of America for the past 30 years. He was a 1977 graduate of Caston High School.

Surviving along with his wife, Darla, are two children, Nancy (Bart) Hamilton of Arizona and Christian Cummins of North Manchester; seven brothers, Jim (Regina) Cummins, Brad (Judy) Cummins, John (Cathy) Cummins, Bob (Traci) Cummins, Chris (Tina) Cummins, Clinton (Lisa) Cummins and Mark (Donita) Cummins; two grandchildren, Trenton Gunter and Hayleigh Gunter; and several nieces and nephews.

Gerry was preceded in death by his father, William Ray Cummins; and one brother, Bill Cummins.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Fulton Community Building, 204 E. Dunn St., Fulton. Visitation time will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service, also in the community building.

You may sign Gerald’s guest book and leave condolences for his family at www.gundrumcares.com.

Carol A. Tackett

Carol Annette (Poe) Tackett, 63, Wabash, died at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born Oct. 20, 1959. She married Gaillen Tackett, who preceded her in death in 1994. She then resided with her companion, John Haines, for 26 years in North Manchester.

She is survived by her partner, John Haines, North Manchester; three daughters, Carrie (Ben) Moore, Wabash, Sharon Cooper, Peru, and Kimberly Tackett, North Manchester; a son, James Tackett, North Manchester; four brothers, George (Pam) Poe, Akron, Cecil (Mary) Poe, Laketon, Harold Poe, Warsaw, and Jack (Becky) Poe, North Manchester; three sisters, Emma (Greg) Kieffer, Florida, Bonnie Winterrowd, Cromwell, and Rose (Rick) Grossnickle, Liberty Mills; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Carrie (Burchett) Poe; two brothers, James and John Poe; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild, Hiro Chaplin.

Viewing and visitation was held Thursday, July 6, at Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron. The funeral service followed with Pastor Kelly Beutler officiating of Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren.

Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome.com.

Births

Avah Leigh and Alivia Marie

Thompson

Cody Thompson and Tierney Lloyd, Kewanna, are the parents of twin daughters, Avah Leigh, born at 5:59 p.m., and Alivia Marie, born at 6:01 p.m. June 30, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Avah weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Alivia weighed 6 pounds, 8.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Avah and Alivia joins a brother, Coden, 2.

Maternal grandparents are David and Jan Lloyd, Kewanna; paternal grandparents, Barry and Sara Thompson, Rochester; and paternal greatgrandparents, Phil Thompson, Rochester.

Lainee Jo Peterson

Trenton and Jessica Peterson, are the parents of a daughter, Lainee Jo, born at 11:08 a.m., July 2, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Lainee Jo weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 and 1/4 inches long.

Lainee joins Easton, 2.

Celestino R. Lopez

Celestino R. Lopez, 91, died June 28, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

He was born Aug. 15, 1931. On May 6, 1954, he married Sara Villegas; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Celestino (Linda) Lopez Jr., Gerardo (Jennifer) Lopez, Sara Lopez, Alma Salgado, Gabriel (Maria) Lopez, Christobal (Karen Sue) Lopez and Lourdes (Adam) Lemler; honorary son, David Fear; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Maria Dolores; and siblings, Santiago, Guadalupe, Virginia, Roberto, Maria and Carlos.

Visitation was held Friday, July 7, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, July 8, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth, with Fr. Fernando and Fr. Keeton officiating. Interment took place in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Michael Catholic Church, 613 N. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or to Boy Scout Troop #251, 850 Columbus Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563.

Carol S. Mevis

Carol S. Mevis, 74, Rochester, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, in her sister’s residence. She was born on Sept. 14, 1948.

She is survived by her sisters, Mary Rex, Plymouth, Barbara Boyd, Argos, and Bernice Calhoun, Argos; and multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Margaret (Baker) Mevis; sister, Joan Cowset; brother, Robert Dale Mevis; and a number of aunts, an uncle and numerous cousins. Following her wishes no services will be held at this time. A private graveside service, with military rites, will take place in the Burr Oak Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Eugene E. Hart

Eugene E. Hart, 96, died Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester.

Suetta M. Martin

Suetta M. Martin, 40, Argos, died Friday, July 7, 2023, after a short battle of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

She was born on Nov. 13, 1982. She married Lawrence Martin; he survives.

She is also survived by her children, Shawn Dwayne, Krista Diane, Kaylee Danae, Shandon Drew and Shyla Danelle; parents Ammon and Edna Martin, Goshen; sisters, Vada (Elvin) Nolt, Elkhart, Berdena (Jonathan) Ramer, Nappanee, twin sister Annetta (Virgil) Burkholder, Rochester, and Stella (Tim) Frey, New Paris; brothers, Verlin (Edith) Martin, Tippecanoe, Galen (Luann) Martin, Gerald (Mary) Martin, and Marcus Martin, all of Goshen; 35 nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by a niece, Rosanne; and great-niece Aleah.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 11, in Southside Wisler Mennonite Church, 12863 W. 800S, Rochester. Interment took place following the funeral service in the Southside Wisler Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, was in charge of arrangements.