Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
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...
James "Jim" Brugh
Feb 17, 2022
Mr. James A. "Jim" Brugh, 73, passed away at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester Minnesota on February 17, 2022. This followed a nearly 1-year battle with lung disease.
On September 24, 1948, James Arthur Brugh was born, the second son of Joseph Leonard and Mildred Wentzel...
Gary Lee Mcmillen
Jan 30, 2022
Former Rochester resident and graduate of the RHS Class of '54, Gary passed away of natural causes at age 85 in his treasured Lake Havasu City, Arizona home. Born to Gerald and Florence (Gruwell) McMillen in Rochester, IN, he was the big brother of the late Billy (Patricia) McMillen of Rochester. He moved to Evart, MI in 1966...
Marcia Kay Taylor
Jan 19, 2022
Marcia Kay Taylor, 83, of Akron passed away on January 19 , 2022.
On March 8 , 1938, Marcia Kay Hunneshagen was born in Rochester to Hugh V. and Geneva (Brooker) Hunneshagen. On July 11 , 1956 she married Dennis D. Taylor who passed away September 7 , 2010. She was a...
Larry E. Mowrer
Jan 18, 2022
To view the live stream of the Celebration of Life for Larry E. Mowrer, follow the directions below: Online Service Instructions: 1. Go to: www.riverviewcommunitychurch.org 2. Scroll down to: Live Feed - Watch our services online 3. Click on the link by the green box to go to our YouTube channel 4. Once on...
Deborah Gregory
Jan 18, 2022
Deborah Gregory, 69, of Rochester passed away at 6:30 AM, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On March 5, 1953, Deborah Kay was born in Rochester to Harry and Virgie Patton Gregory. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Danny. She attended Argos...
Donald E. Raska
Jan 15, 2022
Donald E. Raska, 66, of Rochester, passed away at 9:57 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On January 2, 1956, Donald Eugene was born in Canton, IL to George Jr. and Patricia Irene Lewis Raska. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister...
Kurste Henderson
Jan 15, 2022
Kurste Henderson, 52, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home at 7:22 PM on Saturday, January 15 , 2022. On March 26 , 1969 Kurste Maddox was born in Keywest, Florida. Growing up near Danville, Illinois, she shared her childhood with a sister Marci. She graduated in 1987 from Westville High...
Doris A. Turnpaugh
Jan 14, 2022
Doris A. Turnpaugh, 79, of Nyona Lake, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:52 AM on Friday, January 14 , 2022 at her daughter's home in Avilla.
On October 24 , 1942, Doris Ann Ogle was born in Rochester to Russell Eldon and Helen Marie McClaran Ogle. She was...
Steven P. Sundine
Jan 11, 2022
Mr. Steven P. Sundine, 73, of Rochester passed away with his wife Mary at his side, at 12:03 PM on Tuesday, January 11 , 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On November 6 , 1948, Steven Paul was born in Rockford, IL to Harry R. and Jean C. Calacurcio Sundine. Growing up, he attended...

