Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

James "Jim" Brugh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Barry A. Griswold

Barry A. Griswold

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Barry A. Griswold, 71, of Rochester passed away at 12:47 AM on Monday, January 10 , 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On May 19 , 1950, Barry Alan was born in Plymouth to Kenneth and Martha Crocker Griswold. Growing up, he was raised on a farm in German township and shared his...

James "Jim" Hudkins

James "Jim" Hudkins

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. James E. "Jim" Hudkins  68, of Rochester passed away on Monday, January 10 , 2022 at his residence.

On August 22 , 1953, James Edward was born to Richard and Lillian L. Mahler Hudkins. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother, Dick.  In 1971, he graduated from Rochester High School.  As...

John W. Dudgeon

John W. Dudgeon

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. John W. Dudgeon, 79, of Rochester passed away at 6:33 PM on Wednesday, January 5 , 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On May 12 , 1942, John Wayne was born to John M. and Ruth Esther Largen Hinkle.  He grew up in Richland Township and was raised by his mother and...

Sis Zartman

Sis Zartman

Dec 29, 2021

Mary "Sis" Zartman, 94, of Rochester passed away at 9:22 PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her residence.

On December 21, 1927, Mary Ellen was born in Rochester to Alvin Lee and Chloe Arletta Ewing Johnson.  Growing up she shared her childhood with her big brother Lee and earned...

Glen H. Bartlett

Glen H. Bartlett

Dec 28, 2021

Glen H. Bartlett, 86, of Macy passed away at 2:23 PM on Tuesday, December 28 , 2021 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On September 10 , 1935, Glen was born in the town of Birmingham in Miami County to Maurice and Mary Lucille Robins Bartlett. He graduated with the class of 1953 from Macy High School. Growing up...

Dennis E. Pugh

Dennis E. Pugh

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Dennis Earl Pugh, 64, of Rochester passed away on Monday, December 27 , 2021 at his residence.

On April 7 , 1957, Dennis was born in Peru to Raymond Joseph and Shirley Ann Malott Pugh.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Cindy and brother Carl.

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Grace J. Holloway

Grace J. Holloway

Dec 25, 2021

Mrs. Grace J.  Holloway, 83, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, December 25 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On March 18 , 1938, Grace Julia Prevatte was born in Lumberton, North Carolina.  She was the treasured daughter of Clarence R. and Lois Townsend Prevatte.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Kenneth.  Grace...

Bradley J. Baker

Bradley J. Baker

Dec 23, 2021

Mr. Bradley J. "Bake" Baker, 67, of Rochester went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 23 , 2021.

On September 11 , 1954, Brad was born in Fulton County.  He was the treasured son of Lyman and Angelina Pafundi Baker.  During his high school years Brad was involved in instrumental...

Ronnie G. Bradley

Ronnie G. Bradley

Dec 23, 2021

Mr. Ronnie G. Bradley, 64, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:05 PM on Thursday, December 23 , 2021 at his home.  This followed a valiant 11-month battle with cancer.

On July 13 , 1957, Ron was born in Burr Oak.   In 1975 he graduated from Culver...

June Miller

June Miller

Dec 21, 2021

Glenna June Miller, 92, former Rochester resident, passed away at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 21 , 2021 at Creekside Village of Mishawaka.

On January 11 , 1929, Glenna June Becker was born in Fairbury, IL to Edward C. and Hazel Freed Becker.  As a preschooler, June and her family moved from Illinois. She resided in Fulton County for...

Lonnie E. King Jr.

Lonnie E. King Jr.

Dec 21, 2021

Lonnie Edward King Jr. 69, of Culver passed away  on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth.

On November 9, 1952, Lonnie was born in Gary to Lonnie Edward King Sr. and Junita Steele.  Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a...