Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Dixie Lee (Sedan) Mitchell

Dixie Lee (Sedan) Mitchell

Jan 31, 2024

Dixie Lee (Sedan)Mitchell , of Deland, FL, died peacefully on January 31, 2024 at the age of 88 in Daytona Beach, FL. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents, James S. Sedan and Ruth I. Sedan, and her brother Paul Hinderer. She is survived by her long-time partner Ken Mitchell, her daughters Vicki...

Audrey Jacks

Audrey Jacks

Jan 27, 2024

Audrey Jacks, 95, of Rochester passed went home to be with Jesus at 12:35 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On July 17, 1928, Audrey was born in Blountsville, Alabama to O'Dell and Minnie Partridge Phillips.

As a homemaker, Audrey cherished the time with her family.  Being very crafty, she...

Mary Jo Wilson

Mary Jo Wilson

Jan 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Jo Wilson, 84 of Rochester, the wife and best friend of James Cary (Jay) Wilson, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, 9:40 am Saturday, January 27, 2024, after a serious fall. Born on January 2, 1940 in Burket, IN, Mary Jo was the cherished daughter of Elgie and Velma Nelson Vandermark.  Growing up, she shared her childhood with...

Shawn K. Walker

Shawn K. Walker

Jan 26, 2024

Shawn K. Walker, 52, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home following a short illness.

On November 26, 1972, Shawn was born in Indianapolis to Keith and Cindy Icenberg Walker.  He was the oldest of four children, he shared his childhood with two brothers Rusty and Wayne and later a little...

J.T. Jones

J.T. Jones

Jan 19, 2024

J.T. Jones, 33, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:58 PM on January 19, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne.

On August 9, 1990, Jeffrey Thomas "J.T." Jones was born in Franklin, Indiana.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Tabby and Kirsten, and two brothers,  Johnathan and...

Kevin K. "Corky" Jones

Kevin K. "Corky" Jones

Jan 12, 2024

Mr. Kevin K. "Corky" Jones, 68, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024.  This followed a valiant 6-year battle with cancer.

On January 26, 1955, Kevin Korby Jones was born.  He was a treasured son of Francis and Marilyn Taylor Jones.  Growing up he shared his childhood...

Lowell C. Hisey

Lowell C. Hisey

Jan 7, 2024

Lowell C. Hisey, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 5:06 AM on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On December 24, 1933, Lowell Hisey was born in Fulton County, near Talma to James Wilfred and Sadie Catherine Young Hisey.  Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1951 from Talma High School, where he...

Carolyn Burkett Hodgson

Carolyn Burkett Hodgson

Dec 30, 2023

Former Rochester resident Carolyn Lee Hodgson RN, 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 30, 2023, at Munson Hospital in Cadillac, Michigan.

On September 1, 1936, Carolyn L. Burkett was born to the late Otis and Beulah (Shonk) Burkett, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the second of three daughters and is survived...

Nancy Lebo Clay

Nancy Lebo Clay

Dec 28, 2023

Nancy Lebo Clay, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 7:45 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport.

On November 16, 1933, Nancy Jean Hopper was born in Rochester to Alfred L. and Ruth E. Barts Hopper. She was the fourth of a family of seven children. Proudly she graduated with the Class...

Richard W. Hudkins

Richard W. Hudkins

Dec 23, 2023

The Celebration of Life services of Mr. Richard W. Hudkins will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST Thursday, January 4, 2024.

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Mr. Richard W. Hudkins, 98 years, 4 months and 5 days departed this...

Beverly Thomas

Beverly Thomas

Dec 21, 2023

Beverly Thomas, 75, of Rochester passed away at 3:37 AM on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her residence.

On August 20, 1948, Beverly Jean was born in Champaign, IL to Floyd T. and Leota Collins Parks. Proudly Beverly graduated with the Class of 1966 from Crestview High School.

Beverly and Steven L. Thomas were married...

George E. Meyer

George E. Meyer

Dec 18, 2023

George E. Meyer, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:07 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home.

On February 28, 1938, George Erwin Meyer was born in South Holland, IL to Erwin and Mildred Sons Meyer. Shortly after high school, he answered the call of patriotism, George...

Craig C. Cowie

Craig C. Cowie

Dec 16, 2023

Craig C. Cowie, 73, of Claypool, IN (formerly of Wakeman, Ohio) passed away on Dec. 16, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester, IN with his loving wife Deb at his bedside. This followed a valiant battle with dementia the last few years.

On October 7, 1950, Craig Charles Cowie was born in Lorain, Ohio. He was a...

Tammy See

Tammy See

Dec 14, 2023

Tammy See, 66 of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:04 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her home.

On July 16, 1957, Tammy Lynne Shelburne was born in Noblesville to Howard Dale & Rebecca Jacqueline 'Jackie" Wire Shelburne. She was the oldest daughter and the fourth of eleven children....

Cheryl L. Hodge

Cheryl L. Hodge

Dec 13, 2023

Cheryl L. Hodge, 70, of Akron passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her residence.

On January 14, 1953, Cheryl Louise was born in Bemidji, MN to Garold D. and Dorothy L. Buck Randall. Proudly Cheryl graduated with the Class of 1971 from the Indiana Academy of Cicero.

Cheryl and Gary Wayne Hodge were...

Henry W. Paulson

Henry W. Paulson

Dec 10, 2023

Henry W. Paulson, 67, of Rochester passed away at 1:23 AM on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his residence.

On September 30, 1956, Henry Walter was born in Chicago to John Donald and Helen Florence Kalma Paulson.  Proudly, Henry graduated with the Class of 1973 from Wells High School of Chicago. Answering the call of patriotism, Henry...

Tina Irene Vanspeybroeck

Tina Irene Vanspeybroeck

Dec 3, 2023

Tina Irene Burkett VanSpeybroeck, 60, of Rochester went home to be with Jesus. She was surrounded by her loving family when she passed  at 7:15 PM on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital.

On April 11, 1963, Tina Irene Burkett was born in Crawfordsville to James David and Jane Louise Crosby Burkett. Growing up she shared...

Robert Lee "Opie" Holloway Jr.

Robert Lee "Opie" Holloway Jr.

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee "Opie" Holloway Jr. passed away on December 2, 2023, at his home.

Opie was born on May 21, 1951, in Rochester.  He was the treasured son of Robert L. and Vera Frances Shriver Holloway. Growing up he went to school at Kewanna and graduated with the class of 1969.  Shortly thereafter he served our...

Violet "Cricket" M. Fisher

Violet "Cricket" M. Fisher

Nov 22, 2023

Violet M. "Cricket" Fisher, 87, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 5:32 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home.

On November 26, 1936, Violet M Smith was born to Sam C. and Hazel M. Sutton Smith near Tiosa. Growing up as the third born of five of the...

Anita A. Castleman

Anita A. Castleman

Nov 22, 2023

Anita A. Castleman, 77, of Rochester  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:58 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home.

On November 9, 1946, Anita Ann Yeazel was born to Wayne Robert and Kathleen J. Perdue Yeazel. Growing up she shared her childhood with four sisters and a brother. In...