Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.
Kevin D. Morrow, 55, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

