Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Doris Ann Lehman

Doris Ann Lehman

Aug 28, 2022

Doris Ann Lehman, 83, of Rochester passed away peacefully at her son's residence, surrounded by her loving family, at 8: 15 am Sunday, August 28, 2022.

She was born on July 11, 1939 in Rochester, the daughter of Margaret Leone McGriff and Harold Cecil Abbott.

Doris was a member...

Joshua Wagoner

Joshua Wagoner

Aug 26, 2022

Joshua Wagoner, 43, of Rochester passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his residence.

On March 17, 1979, Joshua Nash was born in Rochester to Timothy Ross and Janet Seebauer Wagoner. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Timmy. Proudly he graduated with the class of 1997 from Rochester High...

Arabella Sue Martir

Arabella Sue Martir

Aug 11, 2022

Little Miss Arabella Sue Martir 7 months and 30 days went home to be with Jesus on August 11 , 2022.

On December 12 , 2021, at 4:58 PM, "Bella" was born in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.  She was a cherished daughter of Shawna R. Glosser and Gabriel Martir.  Bella was loved and treasured by her big sister Azalea...

Elnora Burton

Elnora Burton

Aug 6, 2022

Elnora Rouch Smiley Burton, 92, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, August 6 , 2022 at her residence.

On August 19 , 1929, Elnora was born in Grass Creek to Loyd and Ruth Pownall Rouch.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters.  As a child she loved reading and learning. Thus, she was promoted from...

Ruth E. Campbell

Ruth E. Campbell

Aug 1, 2022

Ruth E. Campbell, 98, of Rochester passed away at 10:07 PM on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

On February 13, 1924, Ruth was born in Richland Center to Lawrence N. and Ollie G. Alderfer Bunch.  Ruth was a member of the class of 1941 from Argos High School. She...

Vivian L. Maes

Vivian L. Maes

Jul 26, 2022

Vivian L.  Maes, 79, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:20 PM on Tuesday, July 26 , 2022 at her home.

On December 1 , 1942, Vivian Louise Engel was born in Monterey to Louis and Venis (Lewis) Engel.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister and two brothers. Proudly...

James E. Gunnels

James E. Gunnels

Jul 23, 2022

James E. Gunnels, during prayer and surrounded by family, peacefully entered into his forever eternal home in Heaven. He has seen the face of Jesus after a strong fight with cancer on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

On May 13, 1937, James, 85, was born in Langley, KY to William Taylor and Ruth Ousley...

Travis D. Woodcox

Travis D. Woodcox

Jul 23, 2022

Mr. Travis D. Woodcox, 50, of Rochester passed away at his home after a sudden illness, in the early morning of July 23, 2022..

On February 1, 1972, Travis Drew was born.  He was a treasured son of Melvin Ben and Eva Marie Reffitt Woodcox.  A lifetime resident of Rochester, he graduated from Rochester High School in 1990....

Beth Foster

Beth Foster

Jul 20, 2022

Beth E. Foster, 70, of Rochester passed away at 8:55 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw.

On December 13, 1951, Beth Elaine Kale was born in Rochester to Robert H. and Mary L. Green Kale. Proudly, Beth graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1970. She was...

Robert Glen Deamer

Robert Glen Deamer

Jul 18, 2022

Robert Glen Deamer was born in Rochester, Indiana June 17, 1940 to the union of George and Doris (Adamson) Deamer, who both preceded him in death. His younger brother, Phillip (wife Jennifer), of Louisville, Kentucky also predeceased him. Both sets of grandparents and a cousin, Janet Law Weber, also predeceased him. Robert is survived by his wife Eleny and his...

David Willard

David Willard

Jul 17, 2022

David Wayne Willard, 52, of Rochester passed away at 8:20 PM, on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On October 1, 1969, David was born in Rochester to Wayne M. and Frankie L. Swope Willard. Proudly he graduated with the class of 1988 from Rochester High School.

David...

Loyd "Jack" Castleman

Loyd "Jack" Castleman

Jul 15, 2022

The Celebration of Life services of Mr. Jack Castleman will be live-streamed at 2:00 PM EST Fri day, July 22 , 2022 .  Following a brief intermission, the  stream will continue for Military Rites.  Log on to  Facebook to view the services and search for JD Good.

Jack Castleman, 77, of Rochester passed...

Sam Muffley

Sam Muffley

Jul 10, 2022

Sam Muffley, 73, of Plymouth was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:00 AM, Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his residence.

On April 20, 1944, Samuel Nye was born in Bremen to Roy and Ivadelle Pletcher Muffley. Proudly he graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1967....

Jerry R. Winter

Jerry R. Winter

Jul 8, 2022

Argos resident, Mr. Jerry R. Winter  73, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Friday evening, July 8 , 2022 at the home of his sister. Born on June 1 , 1949, Jerry Robert Winter was born to Lawrence N. and Mary Ann Towne Winter. Growing up as the second oldest he spent his childhood with...

Ted Mikesell

Ted Mikesell

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Ted Mikesell 76 of Rochester passed away at 1:22 AM on Friday, July 8, 2022 with his loving family at his side at the Cardinal Center.

On August 25, 1945, twin sons, Ted Lee and Wade Lynn were born in Logansport to Calvin W. and Naomi Hight Mikesell. Growing up Ted shared his childhood with three...

Pete Geller

Pete Geller

Jul 5, 2022

Dan "Pete" Geller, 83, of Culver passed away at 4:23 PM on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his residence.

On September 24, 1938, Daniel Leonard was born in Gary to Leroy and Reba Barnett Geller. Growing up he was the oldest of seven.  Answering the call of patriotism, Pete joined the US Army...

Lora Davis

Lora Davis

Jun 27, 2022

Lora Davis, 97, of Peru and formerly of Macy, passed away at 6:48 PM at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On January 6, 1925, Lora was the 4 th child and second daughter born to Willie and Armina Cornett Deaton in Hazard, KY. Her father was a coal miner and her mother was...

Walter Scobie Sr.

Walter Scobie Sr.

Jun 21, 2022

Mr. Walt Scobie Sr. 82, of Rochester passed away at 3:04 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

On June 29, 1939, Walter Edward Scobie was born in Kokomo to Eldon Everett and Phyllis Lilly Scobie. Growing up he shared his childhood in Pure Michigan with a sister Donna and...

Donna K. Woods

Donna K. Woods

Jun 15, 2022

Donna Malott Woods, 80, of Rochester passed away at 8:27 PM on June 15 , 2022 at Northwest Health of Valparaiso.

On October 23 , 1942, Donna Kay was born in Lake County to Elmer H. and Ethel Brown Malott. As one of seven children, growing up she shared her childhood with five sisters and a brother....

Frances M. Williams

Frances M. Williams

Jun 9, 2022

Local centenarian, Mrs. Frances M. Williams, 103 years, 2 months and 26 days, was surrounded by her loving family, when she departed this life on Thursday, June 9 , 2022 at Life Care Center.

On March 14 , 1919, Frances Marie was born in Bourbon in the home of her parents,  Charles W. and Alma...