Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Patty Hiatt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Wendy L. Smith

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...