Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
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. Â 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
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
Mar 12, 2024
Mrs. Ruth E. Gelbaugh, 89, of Warsaw, formerly of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Â 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
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. Â She was a treasured daughter of Lynden E. SR. and Barbara E. Grance Swanson. As the second oldest...
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
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
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
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
Feb 14, 2024
Kent A. Â Enyart, 69 of South Bend, Â passed away at 2:55 PM Â 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...
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
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. Â Being very crafty, she...
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. Â Growing up, she shared her childhood with...
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. Â He was the oldest of four children, he shared his childhood with two brothers Rusty and Wayne and later a little...
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
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. Â This followed a valiant 6-year battle with cancer.
On January 26, 1955, Kevin Korby Jones was born. Â He was a treasured son of Francis and Marilyn Taylor Jones. Â Growing up he shared his childhood...
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. Â Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1951 from Talma High School, where he...
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
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
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.
Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.
Mr. Richard W. Hudkins, 98 years, 4 months and 5 days departed this...
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...

