Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
Patty Hiatt
Sep 29, 2023
Patty Hiatt, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:05 AM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.
On October 4, 1948, Patricia Ann Blue was born in Marion to Harold and Mildred Naomi Huggins Blue. Patty graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1966. Continuing her...
Terri Furnivall
Sep 28, 2023
Terri Furnivall, 75, of Tippecanoe passed away at 12:44 AM on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On March 11, 1948, Treassa Jean Hall was born in Warsaw to John and Margaret Gores Hall. Growing up she shared her childhood with five siblings.
She graduated from Akron High School with the class...
Tiffany Lynn Chambers
Sep 24, 2023
Tiffany Lynn Chambers 31, of Rochester was surrounded by her family and friends when she passed away, at 12:57 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2023. This followed a valiant 12-month battle with liver failure.
On March 25, 1992, Tiffany Lynn Hartwell was born in Knox. She was the daughter of Samuel Tolson and Jenny Lynn Hartwell.
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Martha Scott
Sep 23, 2023
Martha Scott, 83, of Kewanna went into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
On July 27, 1940, Martha Edith was born in Rochester to Raymond Evert and Eleanor Lindley Lewis. Growing up she shared her childhood with three siblings.
As a homemaker, Martha cherished the time with her family. With a...
Linda Sue Kline
Sep 15, 2023
On Friday, September 15th, 2023, Linda Sue Kline (Dancy) was reunited with her father, Daughton Dancy, mother, Wilma Cole, sister, Louann, and her son, Clinton Kline. From her green pastures she will watch over her son and his family: Ryan Kline, wife Jessica and daughters Madeleine (Maddy) and Matilda (Maia). She will continue to adore her daughter and her...
Cindy Schaeffner
Sep 8, 2023
Cindy Schaeffner, 71, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.
On March 22, 1952, Cindy Sue Richardson was born in Rochester to Kenny and Phyllis Smith Richardson. She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.
As a homemaker, Cindy enjoyed spending...
Michael D. Foster
Aug 31, 2023
Michael D. Foster 63, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his residence.
On May 22, 1960, Michael Devoy was born in Gary to Earl Devoy and Mary K. Haskell Foster. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1979 from Rochester High School. Answering the call of patriotism, Mike served with the US Army...
Ruth Bose
Aug 31, 2023
Ruth Bose, 94, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home in the early morning hours on August 31, 2023.
On June 26, 1929, Edith Ruth Culp was born to Arvie Earl and Mable Katheryn Frey Culp. She attended school at Michigantown, Bell Center, Union Buffalo and graduated from Monticello...
Dale Becker
Aug 28, 2023
Dale Becker, 88, of Rochester passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at 11:23 AM, on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On May 7, 1935, Lawrence Dale Becker was born in Rochester to Walter Hale "Mike" and Lucille Sweany Becker. Proudly he graduated from Rochester High School in 1954.
Dale married his...
Phyllis A. Davidson
Aug 25, 2023
Phyllis A. Davidson, 90, formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 2:10 PM on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.
On December 4, 1932, Phyllis Anita was born in Rochester to Clyde Dale and Opal M. Briney Neff. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Doris and two brothers, Gerald...
Bruce A. Mayhew
Aug 22, 2023
Bruce A. Mayhew, 54, of Kewanna passed away at 11:21 PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
On November 16, 1968, Bruce Allen was born in Rochester to Marvin M. and Patricia Ann White Mayhew. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Michael and two sisters Rhonda and Catherine.
...Wendy L. Smith
Aug 20, 2023
Miss Wendy L. Smith, 52, formerly of Rochester and LaPorte passed away at 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation of Fort Wayne.
On November 18, 1970, Wendy was born in Lynchburg, VA to David William and Margaret Ann "Peggy" Miller Smith. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters...
Clymenia M. Halterman
Aug 17, 2023
Clymenia M. Halterman, 85, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at 12:15 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2023, with her loving husband Willis by her side.
On June 30, 1938, Clymenia Mae Tyler was born in Fulton to Francis M. and Naomi Ruth Pickens Tyler. As the sixth child of ten, she shared her childhood with four sisters...
Ernest "Butch" Shriver Jr.
Aug 6, 2023
Ernest "Butch" Shriver Jr., 82, formerly of Rochester and Leiters Ford passed away at 2:30 AM on August 6, 2023 at the Raclin House of Mishawaka.
On June 30, 1941, Ernest was born in Durand, MI to Ernest and Virginia Cooper Shriver. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a sister, Debra.
With a great...
Joan Harshman
Aug 3, 2023
Joan D. Harshman, 87, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:55 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Life Care Center of Rochester. Joan passed away four months prior to her 88th birthday, just as her mother did.
On December 15, 1935, in Fall River, MA, Joan Diana Boas was...
Nancy Hurley
Jul 18, 2023
Nancy Hurley, 78, of Rochester passed away at 1:38 AM on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On April 9, 1945 Nancy Jean was born in Rochester to Gale and Weldona Swango Foley.
As a seamstress, Nancy work at Hart Shaffner and Marx for several years.
Nancy and Estel Hurley were married...
Maggie L. Doran
Jul 16, 2023
Local businesswoman, entrepreneur and restauranteer, Maggie Doran, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:36 AM on Sunday, July16, 2023 at Chase Nursing and Rehab Center of Logansport.
On July 6, 1940, Margaret Louise was born to Dee William and Virginia Newton Doran in Forest. She was the second oldest...
Richard Mccarty Sr.
Jul 15, 2023
Richard McCarty Sr., 64, of Winamac passed away at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence.
On May 18, 1959, Richard Eugene was born in Knox to Sylvester "Tubby" and Kathryn Rose McCarty.
Richard and Karen Campbell were married on October 10, 1987. They have shared 36 years of life's adventures with...
Traci M. Kroenecke-Laures
Jul 4, 2023
Traci M. Kroenecke-Laures, 56, of Rochester passed away on July 4, 2023 at her home.
On June 10, 1967, Traci Marie was born in Waterloo, Iowa. She was the treasured daughter of Werner William and Teresa Marie Sampson Kroenecke. Proudly, she graduated with the Class of 1985 from New Hampton Community High School of New Hampton Iowa....
Jerry C Jolley
Jul 1, 2023
Jerry C Jolley, 74, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away about noon on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home.
On September 29, 1948, Jerry was born in LaPorte, the treasured son of George C and Virginia Doty Jolley. As the oldest he grew up with a younger sister Connie. He graduated from...

