Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Janice S. Nelson

Janice S. Nelson

Nov 22, 2022

Mrs. Janice S. Nelson , 93, of Leiters Ford, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:27 AM on Tuesday, November 22 , 2022.

On November 3 , 1929, Janice Sue Weller was born in Rochester.  She was a treasured daughter of John Robert and Oneita Irene Lowe Weller. Growing up...

Debbie Payton

Debbie Payton

Nov 19, 2022

Debbie Payton, 56, of Rochester passed away at 8:16 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at The Meadows of Warsaw.

On May 25, 1966, Debbie Jo was born in Pekin, IL to Donald Joseph and Darlene D. Dirks Payton.

Many will remember Debbie as their Avon lady, assisting them...

Tom Migonis

Tom Migonis

Nov 19, 2022

Mr. Tom Migonis, 80, passed away unexpectedly on November 19 , 2022 at his home with his wife Sandi at his side. Born on April 18 , 1942, in Chicago, Thomas was the first-born son of George B. and Josephine Rouden Migonis.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers.  After high school Tom served our country with the...

Esther M. Buck

Esther M. Buck

Nov 17, 2022

Local centenarian, Esther M. Buck, 104 years, 8 months and 13 days departed this life at 6:44 PM on Thursday, November 17 , 2022 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 4 , 1918, Esther Mae Barkman was born at home in Richland Township to Charles R. and Esther Mehling Barkman. Growing up in Richland...

Elverta F. Moore

Elverta F. Moore

Nov 12, 2022

Local centenarian Elverta F. Moore, 103 years, 2 months, and 17 days was surrounded by her loving family when she departed this life on November 12 , 2022 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On August 26 , 1919, Elverta Francis Stout was born in Monon.  She was a treasured daughter of Dale and Emma Stotler Stout.  Growing...

Jack J. Summers

Jack J. Summers

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. Jack J. Summers, 74, of Rochester passed away at 6:35 AM on Tuesday, November 8 , 2022 at his residence.

On April 16 , 1948, Jack was born in Kokomo.  He was a treasured son of John Juddson and Loretta M. Shriver Summers. He graduated with the class of 1966 from Rochester High School.  Answering the...

Jackie C. Hoppenbrouwer

Jackie C. Hoppenbrouwer

Nov 4, 2022

Jackie C. Hoppenbrouwer, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Thursday, November 4 , 2022 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On December 24 , 1938, Jackie Cecelia Stone was born in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was a treasured daughter of Jack and Teresa Wilson Stone. Growing up she shared her childhood with...

Roberta F. Evans

Roberta F. Evans

Oct 20, 2022

Roberta F.  Evans was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away in her home at 10:41 AM on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  She was born Roberta Fay Thompson on March 10, 1932 to Arlene Fay (Morris) and Robert Bryce Thompson. Her father died at age 27 in 1936 leaving behind his wife and five children....

Marilyn E. Peter

Marilyn E. Peter

Oct 19, 2022

The Celebration of Life services of Mrs. Marilyn Peter will be live-streamed at 12:00 PM EST Monday, October 24 , 2022 .  Log on to  Facebook to view the services and search for JD Good.

Mrs. Marilyn E. Peter, 86, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Laurels...

Ron Shrader

Ron Shrader

Oct 18, 2022

Mr. Ron Shrader, 80, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:48 AM on Tuesday, October 18 , 2022 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On August 11 , 1942, Ronald Ralph Shrader was born in Winamac to Ralph and Pearl Hott Shrader. Growing up he shared his childhood with...

Grady Mahoney

Grady Mahoney

Oct 16, 2022

Grady A.  Mahoney, 20, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, October 16 , 2022.

On March 12 , 2002, Grady Alexander Mahoney was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Steve Jr. and Traci Ogden Mahoney. During his high school years, Grady was a member of the RHS Wrestling Team and...

Ed Lynch

Ed Lynch

Oct 9, 2022

Ed Lynch Jr., 68, of Winamac was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:45 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at his home. This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.

On September 25, 1954, Edwin James Lynch Jr. was born in Albuquerque, NM to Edwin James Sr. and Cecilia Mondragon Lynch....

Allen Willard

Allen Willard

Oct 4, 2022

Allen Willard, 62, of Michigan and formerly of Rochester passed away at his parent's home on Tuesday, October 4 , 2022. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Marjorie Fern Dunham

Marjorie Fern Dunham

Sep 26, 2022

Marge Dunham, 86, of Argos passed away at 8:37 AM on Monday, September 26, 2022 at her residence.

On January 14, 1936, Marjorie Fern was born in Argos to Lloyd D. and Ruth B. Bodey Reed. She was the oldest of three daughters and shared her childhood with sisters, Demaris and Zelma.

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Ricky A. White Sr.

Ricky A. White Sr.

Sep 25, 2022

Mr. Ricky A. White Sr., 66, of Rochester passed away at his home at 5:15 PM, Sunday September 25 , 2022. On October 13 , 1955, Ricky Allen White was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of Walter B. and Mary Catherine Ipock White.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Phyllis and Patricia, and a...

Larry M. Urbin

Larry M. Urbin

Sep 24, 2022

Mr. Larry M. Urbin, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 5:13 PM, Saturday, September 24 , 2022 at Beacon-Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

On July 24 , 1953 Larry Max Urbin was born in Frankfort.  He was a treasured son of Gerald M. and Betty J. (Warfield) Urbin As one of the 9 Urbin children, Larry shared his...

Alberta "Bertie" Smith

Alberta "Bertie" Smith

Sep 21, 2022

E. Alberta "Bertie" Smith, 90, of Rochester passed away at 1:01 AM on Wednesday, September 21 , 2022 at her daughters home, with her family by her side.

On July 31 , 1932, Bertie was born in Bowdre, Illinios to Roscoe M. and Grace F. White Collins. Growing up as  one of eight children and the youngest daughter,...

Janet Marlene White

Janet Marlene White

Sep 13, 2022

Janet Marlene White, 87, of Rochester, bid us a fond farewell on the early evening of Tuesday, September 13 , 2022.

On October 27 , 1934, Janet Marlene Keesey was born in Akron.  She was a treasured daughter of Odie Merle and Nona Van Lue Keesey.  Janet came into the world destined to be a charmer as...

Jackie S. Widman

Jackie S. Widman

Sep 12, 2022

Jackie S. Widman, 46, of Rochester passed away at 7:55 AM on Monday, September 12 , 2022 at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.  She was a breast cancer survivor since 2016. On December 17 , 1975, Jacqueline Sue Widman was born in Winamac. She was a treasured daughter of Paul and Betty Davis Widman.  Growing up she shared her childhood...

Morris D. Davis

Morris D. Davis

Sep 8, 2022

Mr. Morris D. Davis, 89, of Rochester passed away at 6:15 PM on Friday, September 8 , 2022 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On September 25 , 1932, Morris Duane Davis was born in Augusta, MI to Charles and Mirna Davis.

Answering the call of patriotism, Morris served with the US...