Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Ron Guisinger

Ron Guisinger

Jun 25, 2024

Ron Guisinger, 92, of Rochester passed away at 4:45 AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On June 21, 1932, Ronald Lee was born in Chicago to Wireman John and Margaret Elisabeth McFayden Guisinger.  After high school, he enlisted with Illinois National Guard and with great pride served our country.

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Patricia Lee Hunter Utter

Patricia Lee Hunter Utter

Jun 18, 2024

"Patsy" was the only child born to Delbert and Jeri Hunter. Patsy grew up in Newcastle township and graduated from Talma High school in 1955. Patsy had grown up on a farm where her father had milked dairy cattle and raised show pigs. While in school Patsy led cheers for the Talma Tigers, where she met her soul...

Ursula Margot Paula Holderman

Ursula Margot Paula Holderman

Jun 17, 2024

Ursula Margot Paula Holderman, 91, of Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord to her Heavenly Home at 10:47 AM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw.

In Berlin, Germany, on October 12, 1932, Ursula was born to Gottlob Alfons and Antonie Fritz Ullrich. Growing up she shared her...

Kathy Lee Siders

Kathy Lee Siders

Jun 15, 2024

Local businesswoman Kathy Lee Siders, 77, of Rochester passed away at Woodlawn Hospital at about 9:00PM Saturday evening, June 15, 2024, with her family by her side.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to  Matthews Market, 100 West 3rd, St.,...

Willard "Doug" Corey

Willard "Doug" Corey

Jun 13, 2024

Willard Douglas "Doug" Corey, 79, of Plymouth passed away at 8:10 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On September 18, 1944,  Doug was born in Camp Rucker, AL, to the late Mark A. and Betty J. Pitts Corey.  Being raised in the rural...

Anna Marie Neher

Anna Marie Neher

Jun 9, 2024

Anna Marie Neher, 67, of Culver was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2024 at her home.

On September 13, 1956, Anna Marie Lemar was born.  She was the treasured daughter of George Edgar and Teresa Lemar. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers and a sister: David,...

George D. Swihart

George D. Swihart

Jun 6, 2024

George Delano Swihart, 89, passed away on D-Day, June 6, 2024, in Marion, Indiana with his granddaughter Gerri by his side.

George was born at home on November 14, 1934, the first child and only son of Charles (Bill) and Evelyn Irene Kamp Swihart.  He grew up with three sisters in the Akron and...

Mary Alice Overmyer

Mary Alice Overmyer

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Alice Overmyer, age 104, longtime resident of 111 W. 3rd Street, Rochester, passed away June 4, 2024 at 7:45 PM.

Born July 8, 1919, the daughter of Bessie (Stubbs) McVay, and Harry F. McVay in a farmhouse 2-1/2 miles Southwest of Kewanna, Indiana, Mary Alice graduated from Kewanna High School in 1937.

After graduation,...

Larry R. Heater

Larry R. Heater

Jun 4, 2024

Larry Heater, 73, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:35 AM, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Health Care of Delphi.

On November 17, 1950, Larry Richard was born in Winamac to Alfred Lee and Lois Ann Bishop Heater. Proudly he graduated from Caston High School with the...

Chrystal Lyn Raderstorf

Chrystal Lyn Raderstorf

Jun 2, 2024

Chrystal Lyn Raderstorf was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:06 AM, Sunday June 2, 2024.  This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.

On June 9, 1972, Chrystal Lyn Holloway was born to Robert Lee "Opie" and Lyn Ann Metheny Holloway.  A few years later she was joined by a brother  ...

Patricia A. Enyart

Patricia A. Enyart

May 31, 2024

Former Rochester native, Mrs. Patricia A. Enyart, 91, of South Bend was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:07 PM on Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home. On August 7, 1932, Patricia Ann Dorsett was born in Kokomo. She was the pride and joy of Paul and Laura Pearl O'Connell Dorsett.  During WWII, she...

Braxton Musselman

Braxton Musselman

May 30, 2024

Braxton Musselman, 12, of Rochester passed away at 11:56 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his residence.

On January 21, 2012, Braxton Lee was born in Warsaw to Lance Musselman and Cassandra Ewing.

Braxton enjoyed being outdoors and going for walks. He loved to go swimming and listening to all genres of music.

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Kevin R. Bammerlin

Kevin R. Bammerlin

May 29, 2024

Kevin R. Bammerlin, 66, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:23 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On July 1, 1957, Kevin Ray Bammerlin was born in Warsaw to Richard and Joan Maxson Bammerlin. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother, Steve....

Karen "Sue" Stokes

Karen "Sue" Stokes

May 26, 2024

Former Rochester resident, Karen "Sue" Stokes, 80, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Mobile Alabama.

In Elwood, on December 18, 1943, Karen Sue Smith was born to George and Mary Kreider Smith.  Sue graduated from Wendell L. Wilke High School of Elwood. Continuing her education at Ball...

Michael E. Wenrick

Michael E. Wenrick

May 24, 2024

Former Rochester resident, Mike E. Wenrick, 65,  passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home in Plymouth. On November 6,  1958, Michael Edward Wenrick was born in South Bend to Edward S. and Marcia A. Suddith Wenrick. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older sister, Beth Ann.  During his formative years Mike was a member...

Dewayne A. Hecht

Dewayne A. Hecht

May 16, 2024

DeWayne A. Hecht, 38, of Macy passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 due to injuries from a motor vehicle accident.

On February 16, 1986 in Kokomo, DeWayne was born to DeWayne Scott and Janice Hecht.  Proudly, he graduated with the class of 2004 from Triton High School.

DeWayne was very upbeat and loved hanging...

Ashlyn E. Foster

Ashlyn E. Foster

May 14, 2024

Miss Ashlyn Foster, 22, of Kewanna was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital.

A New Year's baby, Ashlyn Elizabeth was born in Rochester to Steven Jr. and Alison S. DePoy Foster on January 1, 2002. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a brother, Austin. She...

Gary W. Hodge

Gary W. Hodge

May 13, 2024

Gary W. Hodge, 71, of Akron, passed away at 5:40 AM on Monday May 13, 2024.

On July 13, 1952 Gary Wayne was born in Osgood to Albert Oscar and  Vivian Lucille Robinson Hodge. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and two brothers. Proudly he graduated from Indiana Academy of Cicero in 1971.

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Richard G. Wagoner

Richard G. Wagoner

May 11, 2024

On April 14, 1942, Richard George Wagoner was born in Fulton County to Robert Wilson and Mary Katherine Johnson Wagoner. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Connie and three brothers, Robert, James and Thomas.  He graduated from Rochester High School with the Class of 1960.  Answering the call of patriotism, Richard served with the United States...

Janice C. Koch

Janice C. Koch

May 11, 2024

Mrs. Janice C.  Koch, 77, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:58 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital  of Warsaw.

On February 21, 1947, Janice Colleen Bryant was born in Rochester to Kenneth Dean and Rowena Grace McIntire Bryant.  Growing up she shared her childhood with...