Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Mary Jane Beliles

Mary Jane Beliles

Mar 14, 2024

Mrs. Mary Jane Beliles, 77, of Bourbon, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:08 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home.  Taking the hand of our precious Lord, Mary Jane experienced the healing waters.

On August 6, 1947, Mary Jane Bradley was born in Rochester to Rev. Henry and Hildegard...

Jack L. Horn

Jack L. Horn

Mar 14, 2024

Mr. Jack L. Horn, 85, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he   passed away at 5:05 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home.

On December 12, 1938, Jack Lee Horn was born in Warsaw to Clarence Wilbur and Dorothy L. Tobey Horn. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Carolyn....

Ruth E. Gelbaugh

Ruth E. Gelbaugh

Mar 12, 2024

Mrs. Ruth E. Gelbaugh, 89, of Warsaw, formerly of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  Ruth Ellen was born on February 6, 1935 in Royal Center, the third of four daughters born to George and Vera G. Brock Conn. She attended schools in Royal Center, Deedsville, Churubusco and graduated proudly from Rochester High School with the Class...

Barbara B. Reeves

Barbara B. Reeves

Feb 29, 2024

Barbara B. Reeves, 68, of Leesburg, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at  6:50 PM on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home.

On April 15, 1955, Barbara B. Swanson was born in Detroit, Michigan.  She was a treasured daughter of Lynden E. SR. and Barbara E. Grance Swanson. As the second oldest...

Dean Hunter

Dean Hunter

Feb 29, 2024

Dean Hunter, 88, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on February 29, 2024, at his Florida home.

Russell Dean Hunter was born in Fulton County on April 28, 1935, to Guy Edward and Lilly Edith Johnson Hunter. He was one of twelve children. Answering the call of patriotism Russell served...

Nettie L. Gray

Nettie L. Gray

Feb 22, 2024

Nettie L. Gray, 82, of Argos passed away at 4:31 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare of Elkhart.

On October 21, 1941 Nettie was born in Bremen to Harrison and Eleda Ruth  Macomber Heckaman. Growing up she shared her childhood with four siblings. Proudly she graduated with the Class of 1958 from Bremen High...

Vicki Vuittonet

Vicki Vuittonet

Feb 22, 2024

Vicki Vuittonet, 58 of Rochester passed away at 2:55 AM on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On February 3, 1966, Vicki Kay was born in Bunker Hill to Jay and Agnes York Murray.

Vicki and Homero Vuittonet were married on March 2, 1999 in Rochester. They have shared nearly 25 years of life's...

Tony Runkle

Tony Runkle

Feb 18, 2024

Tony Runkle, 63, of Rochester passed away at 2:20 PM on Sunday, February 18. 2024 at his residence.

On March 20, 1960, Anthony Lee was born in Fort Wayne to Gerald N. and Nancy Duff Runkle. Proudly, Tony graduated with the Class of 1978 from Columbia City High School. He continued his education at Ball State University...

Kent A. Enyart

Kent A. Enyart

Feb 14, 2024

Kent A.  Enyart, 69 of South Bend,  passed away at 2:55 PM  on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Cardinal Nursing Home and Rehabilitation of South Bend.

On September 20, 1954, Kent Allen was born in South Bend to Carl V. and Patricia Ann Young Enyart. He is a lifetime resident of South Bend. Growing up he shared...