Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Sue Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Linc Andrew Townsend

Linc Andrew Townsend

Nov 4, 2021

Linc Andrew Townsend 57, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:47 AM on Thursday, November 4 , 2021 at his residence.  This followed a valiant battle with cancer.

On November 5 , 1963, Linc was born in Rochester to Jack L. and Wanda Cloud Townsend....

Charlann Cover

Charlann Cover

Nov 1, 2021

Charlann Cover, 72, of Rochester, passed away at 10:34 AM on Monday, November 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Heart Center of Carmel.

Charlann was born on February 23, 1949 in Rochester to Harvey "Sonny" Cover and Georgia Greer Kern.

Charlann worked as an inspector...

Rebecca "Becky" Holloway

Rebecca "Becky" Holloway

Oct 30, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Holloway, 61, of Rochester passed on Saturday, October 30 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On June 2 , 1960, Rebecca Sue Mathias has born in Rochester to John and Betty Eastwood  Mathias. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Sandy and two brothers, Denny and Ron.  Proudly,...

George Bailey

George Bailey

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. George F. Bailey Sr., 79, of Akron was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:34 PM on Wednesday, October 27 , 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On November 14 , 1941, George was born in Iaeger, WV to Clarence and Clemmie Lester Bailey. As one...

Dorothy Diane Miller

Dorothy Diane Miller

Oct 26, 2021

Dorothy Diane Miller, 68, of Peru passed away on Tuesday, October 26 , 2021 at her home.

On September 8 , 1953 Dorothy was born in Peru to Richard K. and Madeline Woolley Working.  Proudly, Dorothy graduated from North Miami High School with the class of 1971. She was a lifetime resident...

Virginia Ruth Davis

Virginia Ruth Davis

Oct 21, 2021

Virginia Ruth Davis, 94, of Rochester passed away at 5:15 AM on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.

On December 31, 1926, Virginia was born near Akron to Chester and Louise DeLaughter Shriver.

Virginia and Donald Phillip Davis were married in Rochester on March 23, 1950. They shared 33 years of life's adventures.  ...

Sylvia J. Scholl

Sylvia J. Scholl

Oct 19, 2021

Mrs. Sylvia J. Scholl, 94, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, October 19 , 2021 at St Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.

On February 14 , 1927, Sylvia was born in rural Kosciusko County to Raleigh T. and Ina Mae Hoffer Sellers.  Growing up on the family farm, she shared her childhood with...

Reinhold "Bob" Lembke

Reinhold "Bob" Lembke

Oct 18, 2021

A celebration of the life of Mr. Bob Lembke will be at 11:00 am, Wedne sday, October 27, 2021 in the St. John's Lutheran Church, at 404 Jefferson Street, Rochester, IN  46975.

Reinhold Robert "Bob"  Lembke, 85, changed his address from Gold Canyon, AZ to his heavenly home with his Lord and...

Dr. Jeffrey Lee Hoover

Dr. Jeffrey Lee Hoover

Oct 11, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Lee Hoover, 62, of Sacramento, Calif., passed away Oct. 11, 2021 after a sudden cardiac event. He was born Sept. 11, 1959, in Anderson, to Patricia and George Hoover.

Dr. Hoover was a man of many talents, but everyone who knew him also knew that music and art were his life's work. Growing up in...