Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
Sharon Crispen
Dec 21, 2021
Sharon Sue Crispen, 62, of Macy passed away at 6:25 PM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Duke's Memorial Hospital.
On November 8, 1959, Sharon was born in Brunswick, GA to Burrell L. and Patsy Ruth Hodges Boatwright. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother.
Peggy Durkes
Dec 19, 2021
Grandma Peggy Durkes, 88, of Rochester, reunited with loved ones in heaven Sunday, December 19, 2021. Peggy, the daughter of Floyd and Ethel Peters-Lebo, was born September 20, 1933, in Winamac. She married James Durkes, her high school sweetheart, on August 19, 1950, and raised five feisty children in Rochester.
Throughout her life, Peggy had fun camping,...
Matt Turnpaugh
Dec 11, 2021
Matthew A. "Matt' Turnpaugh, 32, passed away at 9:27 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On April 16, 1989, Matthew Allen was born in Rochester to Mark and Michele Seymour Turnpaugh. Matt participated in football and baseball  while studying at Caston High School. He graduated with the...
Jimmie L. Clemans
Dec 11, 2021
Jimmie Lee Clemans, 90, of Rochester passed away on December 11 , 2021 at his home in Wynnfield Crossing.
He was born 29 May 1931 in Akron to Herbert and Anina (Miller) Clemans. On September 28 , 1952 he married Doris L. Neff of Rochester and she survives.
Surviving in...
John W. Honkomp
Dec 10, 2021
Mr. John W. Honkomp, 77, of Rochester passed away on December 10, 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital. Born on February 4, 1944 in Gary, John Wayne Honkomp was a treasured son of Bernard and Mary Francis Norris Honkomp. Growing up he shared his childhood with seven brothers and three sisters. In Talma, on May 27, 2006, ...
Gary D. Gordon
Dec 10, 2021
Mr. Gary D. Gordon, 64, passed away on December 10 , 2021 at his residence.
On April 26 , 1957, Gary David was born in Rochester, then soon adopted by loving parents Lester William and Margaret Mary Maglecic Gordon. Gary grew up and attended the Rochester Schools and graduated with his class...
Bonnie Overmyer
Dec 8, 2021
Mrs. Bonnie M. Overmyer, 90, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, December 8 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On September 18 , 1931, Bonnie Marie Castleman was born in Fulton County. She was the treasured daughter of Clyde Earl and Clarice C. Good Castleman. She graduated with the class of 1949 from...
Jack Brown
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Jack A. Brown, 89, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:20 AM on Wednesday, December 8 , 2021 at his residence.
On June 17 , 1932, Jack Arthur was born in Chicago to Charles Arthur and Margaret Lavinskas Brown. Growing up he shared his childhood with...
Daniel Pearcy
Dec 7, 2021
Daniel J. Pearcy, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 12:54 PM on Tuesday, December 7 , 2021 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On May 4 , 1956, Dan was born in Kokomo. He was raised by his mother and step father, Dorothy Logan and Daniel J. Pearcy. Growing up, Daniel shared his childhood with...
Sue Johnson
Dec 6, 2021
Sue Ellen (Manmiller) Johnson passed from this earthly life into the arms of God on Monday, December 6,  2021, at the home of her son, Paul, in Columbus, Indiana, where she has lived the past year.
Sue was the only child of William and Roseanna Jean (Wareham) Manmiller, born July...
Richard L. Ogle
Dec 2, 2021
The Celebration of Life services of Mr. Richard Ogle will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EST, Wednesday, December 22 , 2021. 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.
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Keith Cronenwett
Nov 30, 2021
Mr. Keith A. Cronenwett, 62, of Macy was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away ay 10:39 PM on Tuesday, November 30 , 2021 at his residence.
On July 17 , 1959, Keith Allen was born in Knox to Robert D. and Betty Jean Woodward Cronenwett.
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Scotty Young
Nov 28, 2021
Scott R. Young, 70, of Rochester, passed away at 6:40 PM on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On November 2, 1951, Scott Reed Young was born in South Bend to Warren E. and Anna Reed Young. He graduated from Adams High School with the class...
Bill Knauff
Nov 28, 2021
Bill "Barber Bill" Knauff, 81, of Rochester passed away at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 28 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.
On October 3 , 1940, Billy Ray was born in Peru to Lowell and Naomi Teel Knauff. In 1958, he graduated from Deedsville High School. Growing up he shared his childhood...
Sharon K. Ringle
Nov 26, 2021
Mrs. Sharon K. Ringle, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Friday evening, November 26 , 2021. Born in Argos, on June 9 , 1940, Sharon Kay McGowen was a treasured daughter of Harold and Margaret Stults McGowen. Growing up in the Argos community, she shared her childhood with a sister...
Stephen D. Shaffer
Nov 20, 2021
Mr. Stephen D. Shaffer 73, of Rochester passed away at Woodlawn Hospital on Saturday, November 20 , 2021.
On November 1 , 1948 Stephen Douglas Shaffer was born in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Victor Keith and Wilma Eileen Wisely Shaffer. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Chris and Juleen. ...Lanty E. Armstrong
Nov 18, 2021
Mr. Lanty E. Armstrong, 70, of Rochester passed away at 11:44 PM on Thursday, November 18 , 2021 at his residence.
On July 25 ,1951 Lanty Edwin was born in Logansport to John D. and Helen L. Severns Armstrong. He graduated from Rossville High School and later earned a BS from Purdue...
James "Jim" Fox
Nov 12, 2021
Mr. James A. "Jim" Fox, 75, of Rochester passed away at 8:05 PM Friday, November 12 , 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne.
On September 7 , 1946, James Arthur Fox was born in Monterey. He was a treasured son of Frederick William and Elizabeth Winter Fox. Growing up he shared his childhood with...Barbara Ann Tullis
Nov 8, 2021
Barbara Ann Calvert Tullis of Tippecanoe passed away at 8:55 AM on Monday, November 8 , 2021 at her home with her husband by her side.
On August 15 , 1943, Barbara was born in Rochester to Forrest A. and Edna Marie Harris Calvert. Growing up she shared her childhood with four sisters and...
Stanley Stevens
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Stanley F. Stevens, 92, of Delong passed away at 6:18 AM, on Sunday, November 7 , 2021 at his residence.
On January 15 , 1929, Stanley Franklin was born in Carter County, KY to James Harm and Margaret Barker Stevens. He was the second youngest of 11 children. After high school...

