Wilma Stamberger
Jul 15, 2026
Wilma J. Stamberger, 95, of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her residence, with her loving family at her side.
On March 20, 1931, in Marshall County, near Tippecanoe, Wilma Jean Horn was born to Alden J. and Gertrude Leora Brock Horn. Wilma graduated with the Class of 1949 from Mendota High School of Mendota, IL.
Wilma and Melvin...
Shirley Ann Reid
Jul 14, 2026
Shirley Ann (Ripley) Reid, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at Aster Place in Lafayette, Indiana.
Born on August 12, 1939, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Shirley was the daughter of the late Donald F. Ripley and Helen Jean Reynolds. She graduated from Goodland High School in 1957.
On May 2, 1958, she married David Washburn Reid in Goodland, Indiana. They shared nearly 49 years...
Edward Allen Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Edward Allen Jr was born on May 1, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama to Ollie Mae and Edward Allen, who preceded him in death, along with wife Thelma Allen, sons Charles Allen(Irene), Kenneth Allen, and Jeffery Allen.
On November 2, 1954, Edward married the love of his life, Thelma Allen, in Greenville, Mississippi. From their union, several children were born. They were...
Larry L. Murhling
Jul 7, 2026
The Celebration of Life Services for Larry L. Murhling will be live-streamed at 2:30 PM EST
on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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Larry L. Murhling, 88, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away in the early morning hours of July 7, 2026. This followed a brave and...
Charlene Schroer
Jul 6, 2026
Sharon Charlene Schroer, 91, of Rochester passed peacefully on the morning of July 6—just days after celebrating Independence Day and singing along to all her favorite patriotic songs!
Charlene was born to Mary Tilden Dick and Carl Dick on March 16, 1935 in Akron, Indiana. Her fondest childhood memories always included her big sister Patricia, her most cherished Grandparents Tilden, her...
Lynette K. Brugh
Jul 3, 2026
Lynette K. Brugh 82, of Rochester passed into the loving arms of Jesus in the late evening hours on July 3, 2026.
A New Years Eve baby, Lynette Kaye Brockey was born on December 31, 1943, at Rochester's Woodlawn Hospital. She was the treasured daughter of Leonard and Flossie Hounshell Brockey. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a younger brother...
Kathleen Joy Fetter
Jun 28, 2026
Kathleen Joy Fetter, 81, of Rochester passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving husband at home.
Kathleen Joy Flink was born on June 23, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington. She later moved to Indiana and lived in Rochester the past eight years.
Throughout her lifetime, Kathy enjoyed spending time working in her gardens and enjoyed collecting unique pieces of...
Phillip S. Land
Jun 27, 2026
Phillip S. Land, 45, of Knox passed away on June 27, 2026, following a motor vehicle accident in Starke County near North Judson in the early evening hours.
Phillip Scherf Land was born on October 16, 1980, in Knox, to Phillip Daniel Land and Melissa (Scherf) Land. He graduated with his Class of 1999 from Rochester Community High School. During his...
Wally E. Pfeiffer
Jun 21, 2026
Wally E. Pfeiffer, 84, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away in the early morning hours of June 21, 2026, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On December 19, 1941, in Plymouth, Wallace Eugene Pfeiffer was born. He was a treasured son of Donald and Donabelle Eizinger Pfeiffer. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a brother...
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...
