Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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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Myron "Bo" Childs

Myron "Bo" Childs

Jan 24, 2023

Myron " Bo" Childs, 78, of Macy passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

On March 16, 1944, Myron Larry was born in Shantytown, OH to Arthur and Matilda Marks Childs.

Answering the call of patriotism, Bo served during the Cuban Conflict with the US Army.

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Martha E. West

Martha E. West

Jan 23, 2023

Local  c entenarian , Martha E. West, 101 years, 4 months and 14 days departed this life surrounded by her loving family where she made her home the past three years with her daughter Dorthy Nellans in rural Argos.

Martha Eileen Treat (Kleier) West was born to Bessie Laura (Snyder) and Franklin Treat on September...

Irene Miller

Irene Miller

Jan 20, 2023

Irene Miller, 94, of Rochester passed away at 6:35 AM on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Wynnfield Crossing.

On April 8, 1928, Irene was born in Akron to Porter and Luvilla B. Ballenger Rhodes Sr. As the baby of the family, she was the youngest of 10 children.  Proudly, she graduated with the...

Gwen Lenz

Gwen Lenz

Jan 18, 2023

Gwendoline Doris Lenz, 85, Rochester, IN., passed away January 18, 2023, at her daughter's home with her family by her side. Gwen was born in Shrewsbury, England, May 24, 1937, the daughter of Phillip Beddoes and Elsie Randall Buttermore. Gwen came to the United States in 1956. She married the love of her life, Bruce Lenz, July...

Colleen M. King

Colleen M. King

Jan 8, 2023

Colleen M. King, 65, of Grass Creek passed away on Sunday, January 8 , 2023 at her residence.

On March 24 , 1957, Colleen Marie was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Patrick and Charlotte Werner McGovern. Growing up she shared her childhood with four sisters and two brothers. Proudly she graduated with the Class of...

Roseleen "Rosie" Day

Roseleen "Rosie" Day

Jan 5, 2023

Roseleen "Rosie" Day, 102 years, 8 months and 14 days of Macy passed away at 2:10 AM on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her residence.

On April 22, 1920, in Deedsville, Rosie was the second child born to Ray M. and Zella M. Kerschner Robins. Growing up she shared her childhood with three...

Patricia Eads

Patricia Eads

Jan 2, 2023

Patty Eads, 68, of Rochester passed away 5:10 AM, on Monday, January 2 , 2023 at Miller's Merry Manor of Culver.

On June 26 , 1954, Patricia J. Frettinger was born in Plymouth to Frank Edward and Thelma J. Moon Frettinger. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. Proudly she...

Kay Horn

Kay Horn

Jan 2, 2023

The Celebration of Life services of Mrs. Ruth Kay Horn will be live-streamed at 10:00 AM EST Wednesday, January 11 , 2023 .  Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

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Wayne Draper

Wayne Draper

Jan 1, 2023

Wayne Draper, 89, of Rochester, passed away at 12:48 PM on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On September 2, 1933, Robert Wayne was born in Delphi to Leo J. and Felecia Coppock Draper.  He was one of six children growing up with two sisters and three brothers.  Answering...