Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Marty Easterday

Marty Easterday

Jun 7, 2022

Mr. Marty Easterday, 71, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 7 , 2022 at his home in Tippecanoe.

On May 18 , 1951 Martin Ross Easterday was born in Plymouth to Edward L. and Melba M. White Easterday. Growing up he shared his childhood with two...

Kaleb Hazlett

Kaleb Hazlett

Jun 1, 2022

Mr. Kaleb W. Hazlett, 27, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, June 1 , 2022 in Greenwood.

On September 28 , 1994, Kaleb Wesley was born in Rochester to Kevin and Kim Cessna Hazlett. He graduated with the Rochester High School  Class of 2013.   Kaleb played at the catcher position during summer baseball league...

Angela Ann Castleman-Alber

Angela Ann Castleman-Alber

May 31, 2022

Angie Castleman-Alber, 50,  passed away at 1:19 PM on Tuesday, May 31 , 2022,   at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  This followed a brief yet valiant battle with results of a massive stroke.  Angie's legacy will continue on with gifts to three families through donation of her liver, and kidneys, giving life to someone in need.

On...

Betty Calvert

Betty Calvert

May 27, 2022

Betty Calvert, 86, formerly of Rochester passed away at 1:59 AM on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.

On August 13, 1935, Betty Lee was born in Mentone to Otis Edgar and Emma Pauline Wideman Cochran. As one of 6 children, she shared her childhood with two sisters and...

Pat Thompson

Pat Thompson

May 20, 2022

Rochester's former 1 st Lady, Mrs. Pat Thompson, 81, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 20 , 2022 at her home.

On June 13 , 1940, Patricia S. Partridge was born in Rochester to Harold and Opal M. Holloway Partridge. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Bonnie. Proudly she graduated with the Class...

Donald E. Showley

Donald E. Showley

May 15, 2022

Mr. Donald E.  Showley, 87, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:20 AM on Sunday, May 15 , 2022 at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester. On June 1 , 1934 Donald Edward was born in Flint, Michigan to Ralph Edward and Hazel Viola Walker Showley. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1952 from Grass...

Blake Scroggs

Blake Scroggs

May 10, 2022

Blake Scroggs, 36, of Delong passed away at 2:04 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

On January 29, 1986, William Blake was born in Plymouth to William H. and Judy Ann Stevens Scroggs. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older sister, Ashley and a younger brother, Levi.  He was a member...

Teresa Hammel

Teresa Hammel

May 8, 2022

Teresa Hammel, 63, of Rochester passed away at 5:59 PM on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On October 27, 1958, Teresa Sue was born in Rochester to George E. Jr. and Catherine "Mick" Kirkpatrick Barnett. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and two brothers. Proudly...

Hannah L. Gerrich

Hannah L. Gerrich

Apr 23, 2022

Mrs. Hannah L. Gerrich, 86, of Rochester passed away at 10:15 PM on Saturday, April 23 , 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

On December 5 , 1935, Hannah Lee Williams was born in Jenny's Creek, KY to Mervin L. and Gladys Blair Williams. She graduated with the class of 1953 as valedictorian from Flat...

Jack J. Hedrick

Jack J. Hedrick

Apr 21, 2022

Jack J. Hedrick, 58, passed away at 9:40 AM, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 24, 1964, Jack Jay was born in Rochester to Roy Lee and Carolyn Lee Smith Hedrick.

Jack and Mary Louise Kelly were married on April 9, 1983....

Kody "Krow" Howard

Kody "Krow" Howard

Apr 19, 2022

Kody  "Krow" Howard, 24, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

On May 2, 1997, Kody Ryan was born in LaPorte to Roger D. and Jennifer Haskins Howard. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother Kyle Roger, "GuGu."

Proudly he graduated with the class...

James Brumbaugh

James Brumbaugh

Apr 18, 2022

James Brumbaugh, 82, of Rochester passed away at 3:35 AM on Monday, April 18, 2022 at his residence.

On September 16, 1939, James Allen was born in Ohio to Elmer and Martha H. Garber Brumbaugh.

James and Eileen Elizabeth Royer were married on October 5, 1963 in Camden. They...

Charles Kuhn

Charles Kuhn

Apr 11, 2022

Charles H. Kuhn, 79, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when passed away at 1:40 AM, on Monday, April 11 , 2022 at his residence.

On May 20 , 1942, Charles Henry was born in Kosciusko County to James H. and Pearl "Dorothy" Kuhn.

Chuck and Judy A. Tyler were married on June...

Linda D. Rudd

Linda D. Rudd

Apr 10, 2022

Mrs.  Linda D. Rudd 65, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:50 AM, Sunday April 10 , 2022.

On November 15 , 1956, Linda Diane Conley was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Oddis and Rebabelle Swango Conley.  Growing up she shared her childhood with four brothers.  Linda was a...

Robert "Bob" J. Nellans

Robert "Bob" J. Nellans

Apr 3, 2022

Robert "Bob" J. Nellans passed on April 3, 2022 surrounded by his family in his home after a long battle with illness.

Bob was born on September 22, 1942 at Kelly Hospital in Argos, Indiana, to Robert K. and Margaret C. Nellans, and resided in the area of Marshall and Fulton Counties for...

Floyd D. Palmer

Floyd D. Palmer

Mar 31, 2022

Mr. Floyd D. Palmer, 90, of Argos passed away at 6:15 PM on Thursday, March 31 , 2022 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth.

On November 13 , 1931, Floyd Duane was born in Talma to Oswald Otis and Mabel Ruth Shelly Palmer. Growing up in Tiosa, he shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers....

Richard E. Belcher

Richard E. Belcher

Mar 30, 2022

The Celebration of Life services of Mr. Dick Belcher will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Following a brief intermission, the  stream will continue for Military Rites at the graveside along with the committal service.  Log on to Facebook to view the services and search for JD Good.

Richard...

Judy A. Jones

Judy A. Jones

Mar 27, 2022

Judy A. Jones, 81, of Argos passed away at 7:34 PM on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On June 30, 1940, Judith was born in Rochester to Rex and Ruby Newcomb Halterman. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister and two brothers. Proudly she graduated with the...

Elmo "Junior" Bose

Elmo "Junior" Bose

Mar 25, 2022

Elmo Junior Bose, 91, of Rochester passed away at 6:00 AM on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Woodbridge Center of Logansport.

On May 14, 1930, Elmo Junior was born in Royal Center to Elmo R. and Irene Elsie Selby Bose. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Thomas. Junior started his...

Patsy J. Sewell

Patsy J. Sewell

Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Patsy J. Sewell, 84, of Kokomo, passed away at 8:40 PM on Friday, March 25 , 2022 at McGivney Healthcare of Carmel.

On April 3 , 1937, Patsy Jean Coleman was born in Miami County to Walter and Helen Brant Coleman. Patsy was the second born of five children. She shared her childhood with...