Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Norma Vedder

Norma Vedder

Mar 16, 2023

Norma Jean (Townsend) Vedder, 89, passed away on March 16 th , 2023 at Chase Center in Logansport, Indiana, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Fulton County on May 16th, 1933 , she was the daughter of Walter and Mary (Wheadon) Townsend.  As President of her class, Norma Jean graduated from Macy High School in...

Wayne D. Thorrington

Wayne D. Thorrington

Mar 11, 2023

Former Fulton resident, Wayne DeWitt Thorrington, 51, of Ayden, NC passed away unexpectedly at 9:41 AM on March 11 , 2023. Born on November 6 , 1971 in Rochester, Wayne DeWitt Thorrington was the treasured son of James F. and Virginia A. Mills Thorrington. Growing up he shared his childhood with 3 sisters. In 1990 he graduated from Caston High...

Lois I. Scherbing

Lois I. Scherbing

Mar 4, 2023

Lois I. Scherbing 88, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed from her Earthly life ascending to her eternal Heavenly home on March 4 , 2023 at 12:35 PM.

On January 29th 1935 , Lois Irene Ekberg was born in Mille Lacs, Minnesota.  She was a treasured daughter of Hilding and Agnes (Bjurstrom) Ekberg    The Ekberg...

Sue A. Eisenman

Sue A. Eisenman

Feb 19, 2023

The Celebration of Life services of Mrs. Sue A. Eisenman will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EST Thursday, February 23 , 2023 .

Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

Mrs. Sue A.  Eisenman, 84, of Rochester passed away...

Randy Ogle

Randy Ogle

Feb 14, 2023

Randy Ogle, 62 of Rochester, passed away on February 14, 2023 at his residence.

On November 13, 1960, Randall was born in Rochester to Richard L. and Darlene M. Whiting Ogle.  Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1979 from Rochester High School. As a Zebra he played football during his sophomore year...

Jeannie Winstead

Jeannie Winstead

Feb 13, 2023

Jeannie Winstead, 75, of Rochester passed away at 4:50 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On June 23, 1947, Jean Suzanne was born in Chicago to Robert C. and Elizabeth M. Underhill Potthoff. Proudly, she graduated from St. Sabina Catholic High School.

Jeannie...

Jolly E. Vaughn

Jolly E. Vaughn

Feb 11, 2023

Jolly E. Vaughn, 87, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:30 PM on Saturday, February 11 , 2023 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 19 , 1935, in Wilson, Arkansas, Jolly Elwood Vaughn was born, the fifth child of Orville and Maude Cannon Vaughn. Growing up he...

Lulu Belle Walker

Lulu Belle Walker

Feb 10, 2023

Lulu Belle Walker, 85, of Bunker Hill was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on February 10 , 2023 at Howard Community Hospital of Kokomo.

On December 11 , 1937,  Lulu Belle Peters was born in Winamac to Walter L. and Cora E. (Warmbrod) Peters. Growing up she shared her childhood with...

Sandy Monnier

Sandy Monnier

Feb 9, 2023

Sandy Monnier, 59, of Rochester passed away at 11:14 AM on Thursday , February  9, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On April 6 , 1963, Sandra Kay was born in Chicago to Cecil A. and Nancy Prosser Guess. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and two brothers.  Proudly, she graduated with the Class of 1981...

Robert Harold Heyde

Robert Harold Heyde

Jan 25, 2023

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Robert Harold Heyde, 59, of Chicago, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 25 , 2023.

On February 10 , 1963, Robert was born in Rochester to James and Lalla Boswell Heyde. He shared his childhood with two brothers, David and Ed. In 1981 he graduated from Rochester High School, and in 1985 he...

Reva Lane

Reva Lane

Jan 25, 2023

Reva Lane, 100 years and 21 days, of Rochester passed away at 1:15 PM on Wednesday, January 25 , 2023 at her residence.

On January 4 , 1923, Reva May was born in Granada, Co to Emmett A. and Jimmie L. Tabor Autrey. Growing up she shared her childhood with three siblings.

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