Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

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...