Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Adam C. Mcdaniels

Adam C. Mcdaniels

Jul 28, 2024

The Celebration of Life services of Adam Charles McDaniels will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EDST Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

Adam C.  McDaniels, 17, of Rochester passed away at 1:04 AM on Sunday, July 28,...

Kathleen E. Bogseth

Kathleen E. Bogseth

Jul 23, 2024

Kathleen E.  Bogseth, 53, of Kewanna passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her residence.

On January 4, 1971, Kathleen Estelle Bogseth was born in Rochester to Gerald T. and Sharon L. Yeazel Bogseth. She graduated from Ed W. Clark High School of Las Vegas, NV and then continued her education at North Las Vegas Community...

Mark Earl Divine

Mark Earl Divine

Jul 21, 2024

Mark Earl Divine, 69, of Rochester, entered heavens gates and met his Savior face to face on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 6:07 PM at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

He was born on April 21, 1955, in South Bend to Earl and Helen (Morgan) Divine. A beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Mark loved living on the...

Peggy Boyce

Peggy Boyce

Jul 18, 2024

Peggy Boyce, 75, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:43 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.;

On November 22, 1948, Peggy Jo Rhodes was born in Rochester to Porter JR. and Genevieve Mae Kreger Rhodes. As the second born, growing up...

Janet L. Freyberg

Janet L. Freyberg

Jul 13, 2024

Janet L. Freyberg, 91, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:20 PM on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home.

On April 3, 1933, Janet Lee Smith was born in Valparaiso.  She was the first born to Arnold E. and Susie Mae Keene Smith, growing up with a brother Gene....

Phil Hiatt

Phil Hiatt

Jul 8, 2024

Mr. Phil Hiatt, 79, of Plymouth was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:50 AM on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

On October 13, 1944, Philip Lynn Hiatt was born in Fulton County to Clarence L. and Charlotte McMillen Hiatt. Growing up he shared his childhood with a...

Jane Drake

Jane Drake

Jul 7, 2024

Jane Drake, 81, of Leiters Ford was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:32 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester, following a valiant battle with gastric cancer. On December 29, 1942, Jane Messer was born in Haldeman, KY to Everett B. Sr. and Marie Johnson...

Mark A. Reynolds

Mark A. Reynolds

Jul 4, 2024

Mark A. Reynolds, 63 of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:50 PM on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Warsaw Meadows Care Center. On March 25, 1961, Mark Alan Reynolds was born in Rochester to Donald and Bette June Miller Reynolds. Growing up he shared his childhood...

Quinton R. Sayger

Quinton R. Sayger

Jul 2, 2024

23 years young, Quinton Sayger of Rochester was called home to the Lord as a result of a tragic automobile accident at 4:23 PM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was on his way to a play-date with his beautiful 2 year old daughter, Athena.

Quinton Riley Sayger was born on August 15, 2000...

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...