Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Dennis Dee Fulton

Dennis Dee Fulton

Oct 10, 2021

Dennis Dee Fulton, 64, of Bourbon, Indiana passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice in Mishawaka, Indiana on Sunday, October 10 , 2021 at 11:55pm.

Dennis was born on January 6 , 1957 to Arthur and Shirley Fulton in Rochester, Indiana. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1975. Acknowledging he had a...

Yvonne D. Foster Keitzer

Yvonne D. Foster Keitzer

Oct 10, 2021

Yvonne D. Foster Keitzer, 64, of Rochester passed away at 11:43 AM on Sunday, October 10 , 2021 at her residence.

On July 31 , 1957, Yvonne was born in St. Louis, MO to Lemus and Delores Brown Foster.

Yvonne and Frank Paul Keitzer were married on...

Charlie Cannon

Charlie Cannon

Oct 9, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Cannon, 70, passed away at 11:11 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his residence.

On January 5, 1951, Charles David was born in Delong to Charles H. and Dorothy Cooper Cannon.

As a Cavalier, Charlie was a proud member of the...

Gary L. Minix Iii

Gary L. Minix Iii

Oct 8, 2021

Gary L. Minix III, 31, of Rochester, passed away at 12:33 PM on October 8 , 2021 at his residence.

On August 3 , 1990, Gary Lee was born in Plymouth to Gary L. Jr and Tabitha Little Minix. Growing up he shared his childhood with four siblings. Gary was a member...

Audra "Obby" R. Bryant

Audra "Obby" R. Bryant

Oct 5, 2021

Mr. Audra R. "Obby" Bryant, 97, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his residence.

On February 22, 1924, Audra Ray Bryant was born near Athens to Oliver R. and Fern T. Rush Bryant. As one of five children, he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. Proudly he...

Chris Stokes

Chris Stokes

Oct 1, 2021

Chris Stokes, 46, of Rochester passed away at 2:40 PM on Friday, October 1 , 2021 at Auburn Village of Auburn after a long illness. On April 8 , 1975, Christopher James was born in Marion, Indiana    to William Joseph and Karen Sue Smith Stokes. Chris was a 1994 Grad of Rochester High School. He went on to...

Wade Stephenson

Wade Stephenson

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Wade E. Stephenson, 75, of Rochester passed away at 1:07 PM on Wednesday, September 29 , 2021 at his residence.

On November 29 , 1945 Wade Emerson was born in La Harpe, IL to Coen and Marie Carwile Stephenson.  In 1964 he graduated from Milford High School. Answering the call of...

Charles Hall

Charles Hall

Sep 28, 2021

Mr. Charles Hall, 70, passed away at 4:30 AM on Tuesday, September 28 , 2021 at his residence.

On April 30 , 1951, Charles was born in Kokomo to George Robert and Mary Arlene Quick Hall. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and two brothers. As a Wildcat, he...

Vernellee Howard Reffett

Vernellee Howard Reffett

Sep 27, 2021

Mrs. Vernellee Reffett, 80, of Rochester passed away on Monday, September 27 , 2021 at her home.

On February 15 , 1941, Vernellee Howard was born in Floyd County, Kentucky to Adam D. and Lina Adams Howard. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers, Edsel and Delmar. During the early years her...

Edward W. Foor

Edward W. Foor

Sep 27, 2021

Mr. Edward W. Foor, 69, of Rochester passed away at 12:08 AM on Monday, September 27 , 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On June 16 , 1952, Edward Wayne Foor was born in Rochester to Amos E. and Wanita K. Stoelting Foor. In 1970 he graduated from Akron High School. ...

Judith "Judy" Ladson

Judith "Judy" Ladson

Sep 24, 2021

Mrs. Judith "Judy" M. Ladson, 82, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5:31 PM at Beacon Health/South Bend Memorial Hospital.

In Macy,  Judith Marlene Dillman was born on March 25, 1939.  She was a treasured daughter of Vern M. and Dora Ellen Dillman.  Growing up she was the 9th of...

Roland "Rolly" Powell

Roland "Rolly" Powell

Sep 23, 2021

Mr. Roland "Rolly"  Powell, 74, of Akron passed away 4:36 PM on Thursday, September 23 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On April 13 , 1947, Roland Eugene Powell  was born in Rochester to Boyd B. and Ruth N. DeHaven Powell. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and five brothers.  With great...

Michael Wilkins

Michael Wilkins

Sep 23, 2021

Rev. Michael N. "Mike" Wilkins, 71, of Rochester went home to be with our Lord at 3:05 PM on Thursday, September 23 , 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. This followed a brave and valiant battle with COVID-19.

On October 26 , 1949, Michael Nacy Wilkins was born to Rev. Clifton...

Edwin F. Heyde

Edwin F. Heyde

Sep 20, 2021

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Edwin Forest Heyde , 64, of North Redington Beach, FL,  passed away at 2:00 AM Monday, September 20 , 2021.

On March 5 , 1957, Ed was born in Rochester to James and Lalla Boswell Heyde . He shared his childhood with two brothers, David and Robert.  In...

Devon Moore

Devon Moore

Sep 20, 2021

G. "Devon" Moore, 80, of Rochester passed away at 12:08 PM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.

On, August 16, 1941, Gerald Devon was born in Rochester to John D. and Elverta F. Stout Moore. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters. In 1960, he proudly graduated from Kewanna...

Mary Ellen Hudkins George

Mary Ellen Hudkins George

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ellen Hudkins George, 81, passed away at 7:38 PM on Sunday, September 19 , 2021 at St. Frances Hospital of Peoria, IL .

On August 3 , 1940, Mary Ellen Hudkins was born in Rochester to William Judson and Mildred I. Brooker Hudkins. Growing up, she shared her childhood with six brothers. She...

James R. Rans

James R. Rans

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. James R. Rans, 72, of Twelve Mile, passed away at 2:32 PM on Saturday, September 18 , 2021 due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

On December 4 , 1948, James Richard Rans was born in Rochester to Richard and Helen Brown Rans. Growing up he shared his childhood with a younger...

Robert L. Bozzo

Robert L. Bozzo

Sep 11, 2021

Mr. Robert L. Bozzo, 78, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:50 AM on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home.

On September 16 , 1942, Robert Lee Bozzo was born in Elkhart.  He was a treasured son of Albert and Virginia Preston Bozzo.  Growing...

Joyce E. Smith

Joyce E. Smith

Sep 11, 2021

Mrs. Joyce E. Smith, 86, of Rochester passed away at 8:27 AM on Saturday, September 11 , 2021 at Seasons Home Care of Warsaw.

On August 6 , 1935, Joyce Evelyn Hunt was born in Alto, to Sherman and Carrie Snyder Hunt. As one of 11 children, she shared her childhood with five sisters and five brothers....

Robin R. Luce

Robin R. Luce

Sep 10, 2021

Robin  R. Luce, 45, passed away at 7:17 PM on September 10 , 2021 at her home. This followed a sudden illness.

On March 16 , 1976, Robin Renee' Luce was born in Wayne, Michigan.  She was the treasured daughter of Steven M. and Wendy Sexton Luce.  Robin was a proud 1994 graduate of Bremen High School.   She...