Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
Terry Holloway
Jun 15, 2026
Terry Lee Holloway, 70, of Star City passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 15, 1956 in San Diego, CA, Terry was the son of Jack and Betty Lou (Lewis) Holloway. He grew up sharing his childhood with his sister, Lenae, and went on to proudly graduate from Caston High...
Wendell Scott
Jun 15, 2026
The Celebration of Life Services for Wendell Scott will be live-streamed at 10:00 AM EST
on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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Wendell Scott, 85, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Peabody Retirement Community where he resided in recent years.
On April 21, 1941, Lewis Wendell was born...
Tony R. Bartlett
Jun 2, 2026
Tony R. Bartlett, 72, of Churubusco went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
On August 7, 1953, Tony Ray Bartlett was born in Wabash, Indiana. Glen Harold Bartlett was his father. Tony graduated with the Class of 1971 from North Miami High School. Continuing his formal education, he went to Indiana University and...
Gordon N. Easterday
May 31, 2026
Gordon N. Easterday Sr., 71, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sunday evening, May 31, 2026, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On November 5, 1954, Gordon Neal Easterday was born in Winamac. He was a treasured son of Howard and Eileen Peterson Easterday. The Easterday family moved near Rochester. Gordon graduated with his class...
Ava Gay Correll
May 31, 2026
Ava Gay Correll, 72, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sunday, May 31 at 10:10 PM at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On December 6, 1953, Ava Gay McCarty was born in LaPorte to John and Florence Reynolds McCarty. Ava was the last born of eight children. She was a member of the Knox...
Carolyn D. Donaldson
May 30, 2026
A member of America's greatest generation, Carolyn D. Donaldson 96 of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family and canine companion Abby when she passed on Saturday morning May 30, 2026, at her home.
In Boone County, Carolyn D. Naylor was born on May 8, 1930. She was the cherished daughter of Earl William and Irene J. Adams Naylor. Growing up,...
Albert Conley Jr.
May 21, 2026
Albert Conley, Jr, 67, of Rochester passed away at 6:34 AM on May 21, 2026 at his home.
On February 9, 1959 Albert was born in Norfolk County, Virginia to Albert and Mable Dorothy Wilson Conley. Proudly he graduated from Paul G. Blazer High School in Boyd County, Kentucky. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two sisters Carol and Debra...
Kim Marie Minix
May 21, 2026
Kim Marie Minix, 67, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters after a courageous 15-month battle with lung cancer.
Born on April 3, 1959, in South Bend, Kim was the daughter of Edward Charles Lewis and Joan A. (Conklin) Lewis. She graduated from Riley High School in 1976.
Kim was a devoted mother whose greatest joy in...
Terry Pfeiffer
May 12, 2026
Terry L. Pfeiffer, 78, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:16 AM in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
On May 27, 1947, Terry L. Notz was born in Rochester to Richard and Helen Kindig Notz. She was the firstborn, sharing her childhood with her sister Pat and two brothers Rick and...
Brian A. Funk
May 7, 2026
The Celebration of Life Services for Brian Alan Funk will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EST
on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Brian A. Funk, 42 of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family and friends when he passed away at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne on Thursday evening, May 7, 2026....
Mickey Baker
Apr 29, 2026
Mickey Baker, 76, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away early Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
On May 25, 1949, Mickey was born to William Eugene and Mary Ruth Kuhn Baker at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Sadly, his mother and baby sister, Judy, passed away in March 1953.
Mickey was raised by...
Beverly Ann Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
The Celebration of Life Services for Beverly Ann Jackson will be live-streamed at 2:00 PM EST on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Beverly Ann Jackson, a woman defined by her fierce resilience, nurturing spirit, and vibrant love for life, passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2026, leaving behind a...
JayC Pitts
Apr 18, 2026
JayC Pitts, 69, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
On October 12, 1956, JayC was born in Knox, IN to Bill and Nora Davis Pitts. Later in life, he became the father of two children and his family tree grew to include his four grandchildren.
On May 1, 1974, JayC enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in San...
R.T. Roberts, Sr.
Apr 16, 2026
R.T. Roberts, Sr., 94, of Rochester passed away at 6:34 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his residence.
On August 6, 1931, R.T. was born in Stuttgart, AR to John Arthur and Caroline (Miller) Carroll Roberts.
R.T. and Claudia Welton were married on August 6, 1952, but later divorced. From their union came a beautiful family of 11 children.
As a laborer,...
Lucinda Sue Rudd
Apr 13, 2026
Lucinda Sue Rudd, 76, of Rochester passed away at 4:01 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her family at home following an extended illness.
On June 16, 1949, Lucinda was born in Rochester to Harry Ray and Elsie Etta Musselman Rush. Her childhood years were shared with her sister, Carla and brother, Kevin. Sharing nearly sixty years together, Lucinda...
Jon A. Smiley
Apr 10, 2026
Jon A. Smiley, 65, of Kewanna passed away at 9:34 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport, Indiana.
On June 28, 1960, Jon Arthur was born in Rochester to Jackie Lee and Joyce A. Lowe Smiley. His childhood years were shared with his brother, Marc. Proudly, Jon graduated with the...
William "Bill" Randall
Apr 7, 2026
William "Bill" Thomas Randall, 87, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, April 07, 2026 at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
On May 11, 1938, Bill was born in Lakeland, Florida to Frank and Edna Gladys Sapp Randall. Growing up, he shared his childhood with his brother, Lamar.
Bill and JoAnn Hickman Grogg...
Mike Briney
Apr 5, 2026
Mike Briney, 74, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, April 05, 2026 at his residence.
On June 30, 1951, Michael Eugene was born in Rochester to Harold Eugene and Norma Jean Zumbaugh Briney. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Joyce and Kim. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1969 from...
Weston Owen Good
Apr 4, 2026
Weston Owen Good, 38, of Kewanna, walked the valley of the shadows Saturday, April 4th, 2026.
Born August 4th, 1987, Weston, also known lovingly as "Uncle Ha" by family, was radiant, full of love and a lighthearted jokester. He was kind, possessed a gentle heart, and a winsome, playful smile. Weston was a man...
Susy Meyer
Apr 1, 2026
Susy Meyer, 70, of Rochester passed away at PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her residence.
On November 18, 1955, Susan Raye was born in Wabash to Edward A. and Carol L. Livengood Sheerer.
Susy and Anthony "Tony" Meyer were married and he has preceded her in death. ...

