Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Clara Holloway Childress

Clara Holloway Childress

Sep 6, 2022

Clara Holloway Childress, 88, of Warsaw and formerly of Rochester passed away at 1:05 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Mason Health Care of Warsaw.

On December 21, 1933, Clara Lou Foley was born in Pulaski County to Walter and Nellie Ferguson Foley.

Clara and Lester D....

Sylviah Kay Bowen

Sylviah Kay Bowen

Sep 5, 2022

Miss Sylviah Kaye Bowen, 6, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away on September 5, 2022 due to injuries from a bicycle and motor vehicle accident.

On February 5, 2016, Sylviah was born in El Paso, CO to Jacob Weese and Kayla Bowen.  After completing kindergarten, she was excited about the new adventures  and...

Carl V. Enyart

Carl V. Enyart

Sep 4, 2022

Mr. Carl V. Enyart, 91, of South Bend and formerly of Rochester passed away at 4:07 PM on Sunday, September 4 , 2022 at the Raclin House in Mishawaka.

On October 2 , 1930, Carl Vernon Enyart was born in Twelve Mile to Earl A. and Ursa Filbey Enyart. As one of eight of the Enyart children...

Dolores E. Hayden

Dolores E. Hayden

Sep 4, 2022

Mrs. Dolores E. Hayden, 93, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home in the afternoon of September 4 , 2022.

On March 21 , 1929, Dolores Elaine Anderson was born in Fulton County near Leiters Ford.  She grew up in northern Miami County and graduated from Macy High School with...

Gerry M. Hizer

Gerry M. Hizer

Sep 4, 2022

Mr. Gerry M. Hizer, 75, of Kewanna was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sunday evening, September 4 , 2022 at his home.

On February 28 , 1947, Gerry Michael Hizer was born in Rochester to Frank and Naomi Apt Hizer. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Darla....

Arnold Horn

Arnold Horn

Sep 1, 2022

Arnold Lloyd Horn passed away peacefully on Thursday September 1 , 2022.

Arnold was born on September 17 , 1929, to Alden John William Horn and Gertrude Leora Brock in Marshall County, Indiana and spent his childhood working on the family farm in Mendota, Illinois. After spending time in Trieste, Italy during the Korean War, he returned...

Rosa Figueroa

Rosa Figueroa

Aug 30, 2022

Rosa M. Figueroa, 78, of Rochester passed away at 3:39 PM on Tuesday, August 30 , 2022 at Howard Community Regional Health of Kokomo.

Rosa was born on October 30 , 1943 in Cajabamba, Peru, South America, to Antonio and Adela G. Huertas Figueroa. Growing up she shared her childhood with seven siblings, in their...

James Lawrence Rager

James Lawrence Rager

Aug 30, 2022

James Rager, 73, of Knox passed away at 5:07 PM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Munster Community Hospital.

On November 29, 1948, James Lawrence was born in Johnstown, PA to Harry and Betty R. Bracken Rager.

Answering the call of patriotism, Jim joined the United States Air Force....

Ershel Carlile

Ershel Carlile

Aug 29, 2022

Ershel Carlile, 78, of Rochester passed away at 7:05 PM on Monday, August 29 , 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka.

On April 6 , 1944 Arthur Ershel was born in Kentucky and was adopted by Herb and Setta Fields Carlile. Fulton County was home for most of his life. After high...