Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jordan William George Grimm
Mar 22, 2022
​Former Rochester resident, Mr. Jordan William George Grimm, 28, of Koontz Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 6:31 PM on March 22 , 2022. Born on August 14 , 1993 in Coral Springs Florida, Jordan was a treasured son of Bruce and Debra K. Edwards Grimm.. Growing up as the youngest, he shared his childhood with three brothers...
Victoria Ann "Viki" Bartlett
Mar 18, 2022
Mrs. Victoria Ann Bartlett, 72, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:00 PM Friday, March 18 , 2022. Born on August 28 , 1949 in Logansport, Victoria Ann Gates was a treasured daughter of Thomas and Marsha Dillman Gates. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. Viki graduated...
Richard "Dick" Dawson
Mar 17, 2022
Richard "Dick" Dawson, 89, of Rochester passed away at 10:03 AM on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at his home.
On October 2, 1932, Richard Dean was born in Fulton County to Lloyd O. and Ethel Whybrew Dawson. Growing up, he shared his childhood with four sisters. In 1950 he proudly graduated from Richland...
Emily S. Scarborough
Mar 17, 2022
Emily S. Scarborough, 76, of Delong passed away at 7:35 PM on Thursday, March 17 , 2022 at her home.
On July 29 , 1945, Emily Sharon was born in Morehead, KY to Jerry Marvin and Lorraine Parker Stevens. She was the oldest of three children, sharing her childhood with two sisters.
As a homemaker,...
Gladys H. Arbuckle
Mar 15, 2022
Gladys H. Stahl Arbuckle, 72, of Rochester passed away at 10:05 PM on Tuesday, March 15 , 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.
On April 2 , 1949, Gladys Hope was born in Kankakee, IL to Everette and Thelma Brouette Mills.
Gladys and Charles L. Stahl were married on April 10 ,...
Alma Delia Medina
Mar 14, 2022
Alma Medina, 65, of Rochester passed away at 6:26 AM on Monday, March 14 , 2022 at Parkview Regional Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On April 25 , 1956, Alma Delia Ochoa was born in Beeville, Texas. She was the treasured youngest daughter of Amadeo and Paula Flores Ochoa.
A member of the...
Billy "Bill" Cook
Mar 4, 2022
Billy "Bill" Don Cook, 64, of Rochester lost his battle to cancer on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On June 19, 1957, Billy was born in Logansport to Howard D. and Carolyn S. Boehme Cook. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and three brothers. In...
Paula O. Ewing
Mar 2, 2022
Mrs. Paula O. "Spooky" Ewing, 84, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 2 , 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.
On June 18 , 1937, Paula O'Dell Smeltzer was born in Bristol, VA. She was a treasured daughter of  Andrew Frank and Maxi...
Edgar "Junior" Hunter
Feb 21, 2022
Edgar "Junior" Hunter, 68, of Rochester, passed away at 1:28 PM on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Life Care center of Rochester.
On September 9, 1953, Edgar Charles was born in Trion, GA to Edgar and Mary Ruth Hunter.
As the owner and operator of a construction company, Junior...
Bernard James Junge
Feb 21, 2022
Bernard James Junge, 78, of Rochester passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at his residence.
Bernard was born on November 5, 1943, to Emil and Martha Junge, and was baptized on November 14, 1943. He grew up in the small town of Holgate, Ohio, with four brothers and one sister. Upon graduation...
Irene Howard
Feb 20, 2022
Irene Howard, 94, of Rochester passed away on Sunday morning, February 20, 2022 at her residence.
On June 26, 1927, Irene was born in Prestonsburg, KY to Benjamin and Viney Shepherd Adams.
Irene and Warnie Howard were married on May 7, 1944 in Prestonsburg, KY. They shared 59 years...

