Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Louise M. Grube

Louise M. Grube

Sep 9, 2021

Mrs. Louise M. Grube, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 7:20 PM, Thursday, September 9 , 2021 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

On November 24 , 1926, Louise M. Edington was born near Kewanna to William and Mabel Irvin Edington.  Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and four brothers. Louise was a...

Dennis R. Scholl

Dennis R. Scholl

Sep 8, 2021

Mr. Dennis R. Scholl, 74, of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, September 8 , 2021 at his home.

On December 2 , 1946, Denny was born in Warsaw to Wildon H. and Sylvia Sellers Scholl.  Proudly he graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1965.  During his years at RHS, he played...

Lola F. Riddle

Lola F. Riddle

Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Lola F. Riddle, 91, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:22 AM on Tuesday, September 7 , 2021 at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester.

On September 24 , 1929, Lola Frances Pierce was born in Rochester.   She was a treasured daughter of James Francis and...

Darlene M. Ogle

Darlene M. Ogle

Sep 5, 2021

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Mrs. Darlene M. Ogle, 81, of Rochester passed away 3:52 AM on Sunday, September 5 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.

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Fredrick Richard Van Duyne

Fredrick Richard Van Duyne

Sep 1, 2021

Fredrick' s life celebration will be live-streamed at 10:00 AM  EST Wednes day , September 8 , 2021 .

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Mr. Fredrick Richard Van Duyne, 93, of...

Pat Calvert

Pat Calvert

Sep 1, 2021

Mrs. Pat A. Calvert, 77, of Rochester passed away at 7:01 PM on Wednesday, September 1 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On December 25 , 1943, Patricia Ann Ullery was born in LaPorte to Lester and Edna Wallace Ullery. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Carol and two brothers...

Ronald C. Bird

Ronald C. Bird

Aug 30, 2021

Mr. Ronald C. Bird, 89, of Rochester passed away at 10:37 PM on Monday, August 30 , 2021 at Compassus Hospice of Indianapolis.

On September 15 , 1931, Ronald Copley Bird was born in the General Hospital of Indianapolis.  He was the treasured son of Cecil and Henrietta Copley Bird.  After graduation from Carmel High...

Dewey Armstrong

Dewey Armstrong

Aug 27, 2021

Former Rochester resident, Dewey Allen Armstrong, 56, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on August 27 , 2021, after two valiant battles with cancer.

On July 25 , 1965, Dewey was born to Roger and Jenice Deeds Armstrong. He shared his childhood with a brother, Craig. Dewey graduated from Rochester High School in 1983 and...

Daniel Peters, Sr.

Daniel Peters, Sr.

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Daniel M. Peters Sr., 79, of Rochester passed away at 9:36 PM on Friday evening, August 20 , 2021, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

On December 10 , 1941, Daniel Martin Peters was born in LaPorte to Walter T. and Alberta M. Marks Peters. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Mae and...

Scott W. Davis

Scott W. Davis

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Scott W. Davis, 33, of Rochester, passed away at 2:50 AM, Wednesday, August 18 , 2021 at Center for Hospice Care of Mishawaka.

On March 23 , 1988, Scott William was born in Rochester.  He was the treasured son of Marvin J. and Debby Grimes Davis. Growing up he shared his childhood with...

Kyle A. Thomas

Kyle A. Thomas

Aug 16, 2021

Kyle Aaron Thomas, 53, of Rochester passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his residence.

On November 26, 1967, Kyle was born in Plymouth to Keith C. and Sandra Smith Thomas.  In 1986 he graduated from Culver Community High School. While in high school, he played basketball and football....