Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Coach Dale M. Hummel

Coach Dale M. Hummel

Jul 1, 2023

Coach Dale Hummel, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away peacefully at 4:05 AM on July 1, 2023, at his son's home.

On July 20, 1948, Dale M. Hummel was born in Mishawaka.  He was a treasured son of Jack E. and Sally L. Shephard Hummel. Growing up he shared his...

Karen Winterrowd

Karen Winterrowd

Jun 22, 2023

Karen A. Winterrowd, 87, of Rochester passed away at 11:18 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her residence.

On February 1, 1936, Karen Ann Westwood was born at 406 Ohio Street, Rochester in the home that her grandfather, Abraham Shuman built.  She was the treasured daughter of Fred A. and Ruth S. Shuman Westwood. Growing up...

Andrew Floyd

Andrew Floyd

Jun 18, 2023

Andrew Floyd, 32, of Rochester passed away on Sunday,  June 18, 2023.

On September 8, 1990, Andrew Lee was born in Rochester to Daniel Floyd and Kimberly Hecht.

Andrew and Amanda Marie Calvert were married in Rochester on January 30, 2009. They have shared 14 years of life's adventures.

As a shift leader,...

Toni M. Mccrea

Toni M. Mccrea

Jun 13, 2023

Toni M. Strom McCrea, 72, of Delong, passed away at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her residence.

On April 9, 1951, Toni Marie was born in East Chicago to Vernon and Virginia Strohl Kirk. As the second oldest of six children, she shared her childhood with three sisters and two brothers.

Toni...

Shelly L. Brubaker

Shelly L. Brubaker

Jun 6, 2023

Shelly L. Brubaker, 62, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  On June 5, 1961, Shelly Lynn was born in Newport News, Virginia.

Shelly is survived by her husband Mark Brubaker; their son Jacob Brubaker; step-sons: Dan Brubaker, Dustin Brubaker, Andy Brubaker all of Rochester; a sister and brother-in-law, Sherry (Hasinger) and Jess Geller of...

Jim Bob Ewen

Jim Bob Ewen

Jun 3, 2023

Jim Bob Ewen, 80, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:07 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home.

On April 14, 1943, James Robert Ewen was born in Fulton County.  He was the treasured son of Howard and Marguerite Moore Ewen.  Proudly he graduated from Rochester High School...

Alta Rock Madlem

Alta Rock Madlem

Jun 3, 2023

Alta Rock Madlem, 94, of Rochester passed away at 12:30 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On April 24, 1929, Alta Jane Hittle was born in Rochester to Ralph and Nellie Whitaker Hittle. As one of seven children, she shared her childhood with a twin sister and five brothers. Proudly she graduated...

Donald G. Moon

Donald G. Moon

May 29, 2023

Donald G. Moon, 95, of Greenwood, Indiana, who spent his childhood in Fulton County, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 29, 2023, at Greenwood Village South Retirement Community in Greenwood Indiana.

Born on December 19, 1927, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Donald George Moon was the treasured youngest son of Charles and Elgie Ipes Moon. Growing up he shared...

Darrell L. Elsea

Darrell L. Elsea

May 26, 2023

Mr. Darrell L. Elsea, 80, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Friday, afternoon, May 26, 2023.

In Cicero, Illinois on November 14, 1942, Darrell Leroy Elsea was born.  He was the treasured son of Dale and Ruth Johnson Elsea. Their family later moved to Indiana. As a Polar Cub, Darrell...

Kevin Morrow

Kevin Morrow

May 19, 2023

The Celebration of Life services of Mr. Kevin D. Morrow will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

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Kevin D. Morrow, 55, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023...

Lois G. Mathias

Lois G. Mathias

May 11, 2023

Lois G. Mathias, 89, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:05 PM on Thursday, May 11 , 2023 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On July 4 , 1933, Lois Glenn Alderfer was born in Fulton County to Ralph and Mabel Polley Alderfer.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two...

Charlie Jackson

Charlie Jackson

May 11, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Jackson, 52, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:32 AM on Thursday, May 11 , 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On May 17 , 1970, Charles Arthur Jackson was born in Rochester to Donald Ray and Carole Louise Ogle Jackson. Growing up he shared his childhood...

David W. Hutchison

David W. Hutchison

May 6, 2023

David W. Hutchison, 62, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home of natural causes.

On June 29, 1960, David Wayne Hutchison was born in Bremen to  Cotus and Judith Middaugh Hutchison.

David was a quiet man with a kindhearted soul who was always there for his family and special...

Bonnie Lett

Bonnie Lett

May 3, 2023

Bonnie Lett, 93, of Rochester passed away at 8:16 AM on Wednesday, May 3 , 2023 at her residence.

On April 6 , 1930, Bonnie Marie was born in Mulberry to Perry A. and Cora Mae Karn Skiles. Growing up she was the next to the youngest of nine siblings.

As a...

Ivan D. Henderson

Ivan D. Henderson

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. Ivan D. Henderson, 86, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Saturday morning, April 29, 2023. This followed a valiant 9-month battle with cancer.

On September 23, 1936 in Delphi, Ivan Devere Henderson was born. He was a treasured son of Lowell and Loe Giles Henderson.  Growing up Ivan shared...

Bob Hisey

Bob Hisey

Mar 28, 2023

Bob Hisey, 77, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 28 , 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital. On January 11 , 1946, Robert Lee Hisey was born to Doyle E. and Thelma M. Murphy Hisey. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Catherine and Beverly, two brothers Larry...

Patricia A. Proudy

Patricia A. Proudy

Mar 23, 2023

Patricia Ryan Proudy, 62, of Rochester and formerly of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, passed away at 10:48 PM on Thursday, March 23 , 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On November 23 , 1960, Patricia was born in Norwood, Massachusetts.  She was the treasured daughter of Charles Edward and Carey Denise Leonard Ryan.  With great Warrior...

David A. Floyd

David A. Floyd

Mar 23, 2023

Denver resident, Mr. David A. Floyd, 72, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:45 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2023   at his residence.

On August 22, 1950, David Allen Floyd was born in Rochester.  He was the treasured son of Lester and Chloe G. Walker Floyd. Growing up he...

Glenda F. Vaughn

Glenda F. Vaughn

Mar 20, 2023

Glenda F. Vaughn, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:04 AM, on Monday, March 20 , 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

On October 10 , 1941, Glenda Faye Bailey was born in New Albany, MS.  She was a treasured daughter of Pinson and Francis Crump Bailey....

Larry J. Howdeshell

Larry J. Howdeshell

Mar 17, 2023

Larry J. Howdeshell, 75, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:36 PM on Friday, March 17 , 2023 at his residence.

On June 24 , 1947, Larry Joe Howdeshell was born in Valparaiso to Edward M. and Verna Lorena Hall Howdeshell. Growing up he shared his childhood with...