Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Nancy B. Muir

Nancy B. Muir

May 2, 2024

Nancy B. Muir, 73 of Winamac passed away at 4:15 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Winamac.

On December 9, 1950, Nancy Bernice Hunnicutt was born in Winamac to Herbert and Mary Ellen Wayne Hunnicutt. She was one of ten children.

As a homemaker Nancy took great joy spending time with...

Cecilia Bell

Cecilia Bell

Apr 19, 2024

Cecilia Bell, 42, of Rochester passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence.

On November 16, 1981, Cecilia Sue was born in Plymouth to Hurchel and Margaret  Brannam Bell. She attended the Rochester Community Schools and graduated from Stafford Home School.

Cecilia was a care giver in the health field. Being very crafty,...

Jeff Kirby

Jeff Kirby

Apr 15, 2024

Jeff Kirby, 67, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:00 PM on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.

On November 4, 1956, Jeffrey David was born in Glendale, West Virginia to James Harold and Jane Lou Cox Kirby. He graduated from Linsly Military High School with the Class of...

Diana K. Hattery

Diana K. Hattery

Apr 10, 2024

Diana K. Hattery, 75, of Rochester  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:10 AM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 1, 1949, Diana Kay Dawson was born in South Bend to Richard E. and Rosemary Pietrzak Dawson. She went to South Bend Schools and graduated with...

Nelson Cox

Nelson Cox

Apr 10, 2024

Mr. Nelson Cox, 76, of Rochester, passed away at 4:00 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his residence.

On March 18, 1948, Nelson Edward was born in Rochester to Henry N. and Pauline N. Heishman Cox.  He shared his growing up years with his sister, Darlene.  In 1966 he proudly graduated from Rochester High School.

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Debbie Schaffer

Debbie Schaffer

Apr 7, 2024

Debbie Schaffer, 62, of Rochester passed away at 12:30 AM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On May 16, 1961, Debra Ann was born in South Bend to Stuart and Janet Leazenby Shippy. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. Proudly she graduated with the Class of...

Julie Hoffman Middleton

Julie Hoffman Middleton

Apr 5, 2024

Former Fulton County resident, Julie Hoffman Middleton, 62, passed away unexpectedly at 1:53 am on April 5, 2024 at her home in Silver Lake due to natural causes.

On November 22, 1961, Julia Ann Hoffman was born in Logansport.  She was the treasured daughter of John W. and Joann Smith Hoffman. Growing up she shared her childhood...

William "Bill" Pea

William "Bill" Pea

Apr 4, 2024

The Celebration of Life services of Mr. William Leo "Bill" Pea will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EDST Saturday, April 13, 2024.

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William (Bill) Leo Pea, 76, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side in his...

Traci Cheesman

Traci Cheesman

Apr 1, 2024

Miss Traci Cheesman 63, of Rochester passed away at 11:32 AM on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Millers Merry Manor of Logansport.

On November 6, 1960, a very special girl Traci Lynne was born to James and Sharon Campbell Cheesman. As the first born of the Cheesman girls, growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters,...

Barbara Enyart

Barbara Enyart

Mar 21, 2024

Mrs. Barbara J. Enyart, 84, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:47 AM on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home.

On April 22, 1939, Barbara Jean Emigh was born in Knox.  She was a cherished daughter of Chester and Lillian Byrne Emigh. Growing up Barbara shared...

William C. Wagner

William C. Wagner

Mar 15, 2024

William C. Wagner, age 61, was born on January 10, 1963, in Rochester, Indiana, and passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving children, son Ian Wagner and daughter Audrey Wagner. William co-parented with Kate Stanton (Wagner) and valued their special relationship. William was a successful financial executive for Tenneco Powertrain...