Virgene "Jean" Stiller
Sep 5, 2026
Virgene Alice Dedelow Stiller, 98 years and only 11 days from her 99th birthday, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully, ascending to the Heavens to meet Jesus, on Saturday morning September 5, 2026, at her home looking over the sparkling waters of Lake Manitou.
On September 16, 1927, Virgene commonly known as Jean, was born in...
Ryan Edward Cain
Sep 1, 2026
Ryan E. Cain, 42, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with our Lord, in the early morning hours on September 1, 2026, at Ascension-St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
On December 12, 1983, Ryan Edward Cain was born in Muncie. He was a treasured son of Brian Edward and Amy Lou Carpenter Cain. Growing...
Vickory Grace Dugan
Aug 23, 2026
Vickory Grace Dugan, 77, of Rochester passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, August 23.
On March 27, 1949 in Winamac, Vicky was born to Lowell and Sharon (Nice) Graham. She spent her childhood years growing up with her two brothers. Proudly, Vicky graduated with the Class of 1967 from Aubbeenaubbee Twp. High School, Leiters Ford....
David Owen Cannedy
Aug 22, 2026
David Owen Cannedy, 54, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at IU-Methodist in Merrillville.
He was the treasured son of Earl "Gene" Sr. and Donna Werkheiser Cannedy. In 1990 David graduated from Illiana Christian High School, in Lansing, IL. To further his studies, he graduated in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science degree...
Paul R. Howard
Aug 13, 2026
Paul R. Howard, 90, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on August 13, 2026.
On October 2, 1935, in Warsaw, Paul Richard Howard was born to Ossie and Dora (Craft) Howard. He spent his childhood as one of 7 Howard kids growing up with his 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Paul graduated from Rochester High School with...
Bradley "Brad" Hermann
Aug 13, 2026
The Celebration of Life Services for Bradley "Brad" Hermann
will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Return to this page at that time and click here to view the livestream.
Bradley Allan “Brad” Hermann, also affectionately known as “B.A.,” was born November 8, 1954, in Rochester, Indiana, to Gertrude A. (Greendyke) and Fred R. Hermann. The youngest of eight children, Brad...
Todd Christopher Pocock
Aug 9, 2026
Todd Christopher Pocock, 60, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Lutheran Hospital Ft. Wayne, on August 9, 2026. This followed a sudden and unexpected illness.
On March 22, 1966, Todd Christopher was born to Charles Rayne Pocock Jr and Mellanie Ann White Pocock in Rochester. Growing up, he shared his childhood with Chuck, Jeff, Stephanie and...
George J. Williamson
Jul 31, 2026
George J. Williamson, 90 of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2026.
On January 20, 1936, George Joseph Williamson was born in Logansport. He was the treasured son of William Moses and Teresa Lafferty Williamson. George went to elementary school in Twelve Mile and graduated from Logansport High School...
Marita "Rita" Phillips RN
Jul 30, 2026
Marita "Rita" Phillips RN, 91, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving daughter Linda and Lifecare nursing staff when she passed away on Thursday morning July 30, 2026.
On September 8, 1934, Marita M. Grissom was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the cherished daughter of Winston and Louise Dowdle Grissom. Rita spent most of her adult years in Indianapolis and...
Jo Ann Randall
Jul 30, 2026
Jo Ann Randall, 84, of Rochester passed away in the early morning hours on July 30, 2026, at Hickory Creek at Rochester. She was surrounded by her loving family.
On November 14, 1941, Jo Ann was born to John Wesley and Mildred Rose Brooker Hickman in Pulaski County, Indiana. Growing up, she shared her childhood with her sister, Billie.
On May 31,...
Dennis Gene Carroll
Jul 20, 2026
Dennis Gene Carroll, 74, of Rochester, passed away at his home on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Denny was born on March 10, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was the son of Frank and Barbara J. Curtis Carroll. Growing up, he shared his childhood with his two sisters, Janet and Diane. During his formative years, his family moved to Rochester. He...
Wilma Stamberger
Jul 15, 2026
Wilma J. Stamberger, 95, of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her residence, with her loving family at her side.
On March 20, 1931, in Marshall County, near Tippecanoe, Wilma Jean Horn was born to Alden J. and Gertrude Leora Brock Horn. Wilma graduated with the Class of 1949 from Mendota High School of Mendota, IL.
Wilma and Melvin...
Shirley Ann Reid
Jul 14, 2026
Shirley Ann (Ripley) Reid, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at Aster Place in Lafayette, Indiana.
Born on August 12, 1939, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Shirley was the daughter of the late Donald F. Ripley and Helen Jean Reynolds. She graduated from Goodland High School in 1957.
On May 2, 1958, she married David Washburn Reid in Goodland, Indiana. They shared nearly 49 years...
Edward Allen Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Edward Allen Jr was born on May 1, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama to Ollie Mae and Edward Allen, who preceded him in death, along with wife Thelma Allen, sons Charles Allen(Irene), Kenneth Allen, and Jeffery Allen.
On November 2, 1954, Edward married the love of his life, Thelma Allen, in Greenville, Mississippi. From their union, several children were born. They were...
Larry L. Murhling
Jul 7, 2026
The Celebration of Life Services for Larry L. Murhling will be live-streamed at 2:30 PM EST
on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Return to this page at that time and click here to view the livestream.
Larry L. Murhling, 88, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away in the early morning hours of July 7, 2026. This followed a brave and...
Charlene Schroer
Jul 6, 2026
Sharon Charlene Schroer, 91, of Rochester passed peacefully on the morning of July 6—just days after celebrating Independence Day and singing along to all her favorite patriotic songs!
Charlene was born to Mary Tilden Dick and Carl Dick on March 16, 1935 in Akron, Indiana. Her fondest childhood memories always included her big sister Patricia, her most cherished Grandparents Tilden, her...
Lynette K. Brugh
Jul 3, 2026
Lynette K. Brugh 82, of Rochester passed into the loving arms of Jesus in the late evening hours on July 3, 2026.
A New Years Eve baby, Lynette Kaye Brockey was born on December 31, 1943, at Rochester's Woodlawn Hospital. She was the treasured daughter of Leonard and Flossie Hounshell Brockey. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a younger brother...
Kathleen Joy Fetter
Jun 28, 2026
Kathleen Joy Fetter, 81, of Rochester passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving husband at home.
Kathleen Joy Flink was born on June 23, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington. She later moved to Indiana and lived in Rochester the past eight years.
Throughout her lifetime, Kathy enjoyed spending time working in her gardens and enjoyed collecting unique pieces of...
Phillip S. Land
Jun 27, 2026
Phillip S. Land, 45, of Knox passed away on June 27, 2026, following a motor vehicle accident in Starke County near North Judson in the early evening hours.
Phillip Scherf Land was born on October 16, 1980, in Knox, to Phillip Daniel Land and Melissa (Scherf) Land. He graduated with his Class of 1999 from Rochester Community High School. During his...
Wally E. Pfeiffer
Jun 21, 2026
Wally E. Pfeiffer, 84, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away in the early morning hours of June 21, 2026, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On December 19, 1941, in Plymouth, Wallace Eugene Pfeiffer was born. He was a treasured son of Donald and Donabelle Eizinger Pfeiffer. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a brother...
