Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

