Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Darrell O’Dell

Darrell O’Dell

Jul 20, 2021

Mr. Darrell O'Dell, 82, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 2:33 PM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home.

On January 30, 1939, Donald Darrell was born in Mishawaka to Donald "Butch" and Erma Mae Fletcher O'Dell. Growing up he shared his childhood with...

Merrill "Butch" Gerrich

Merrill "Butch" Gerrich

Jul 11, 2021

Mr. Merrill "Butch" Gerrich, 79, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:48 PM on Sunday, July 11 , 2021 at his home.

On September 12 , 1941, Merrill Butch Gerrich was born in Rochester to Harold M. and Beatrice A. Kirby Gerrich. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Oscar....

Michael H. Nesbit

Michael H. Nesbit

Jul 7, 2021

Michael H. Nesbit, 65, of Rochester passed away at 2:55 AM  on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne due to a sudden illness.

On January 24, 1956, Michael Harold was born in Kokomo to W. Harold and Mildred L. Jameson Nesbit. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and two...

Steven J. Johnson

Steven J. Johnson

Jul 7, 2021

Mr. Steven J. Johnson, 57, of Rochester passed away 4:11 PM on Wednesday, July 7 , 2021 at his residence.

On March 28 , 1964, Steven Jay Johnson was born in Glendale, California to Eugene Ronald and Sharon Gist Johnson. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Deanne and two brothers, Howard and Rick. In...

Vicki A. Stephen

Vicki A. Stephen

Jul 5, 2021

Vicki A. Stephen, 74, of Rochester passed away at 8:22 AM on Monday July 5 , 2021 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On October 17 ,1946, Vicki was born in Rochester.  She was the treasured daughter of Howard David Miller and Dorothy Aileen Knight.  Growing up in the Rochester area she was a member of the Rochester High...

Harley N. Klock

Harley N. Klock

Jul 2, 2021

Mr. Harley N. Klock 51, of Rochester passed away at 8:26 PM of Friday, July 2 , 2021 at his residence.

On January 6 , 1970, Harley Nathan Klock was born in Rochester's Woodlawn Hospital to William and Linda Gambrel Klock.

As an outdoorsman, Harley enjoyed camping and fishing. With a great appreciation of music...

Marjorie Louise (Reed) Hyer

Marjorie Louise (Reed) Hyer

Jun 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARJORIE LOUISE (REED) HYER, age 103, passed away peacefully on June 24 , 2021 at her home in Aiken, SC.

Marjorie (Marge) was born to Orie E. and Celina Maude (Beck) Reed on April 20 , 1918 in Bourbon, IN where she and her three sisters grew up.

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Eileen Davis

Eileen Davis

Jun 24, 2021

Mrs. Eileen Davis, 80, of Rochester passed away at 12:36 PM on Thursday , June 24 , 2021 at her residence.

On March 30 , 1941, Eileen Howard was born.  She was a cherished daughter of O.C. and Dora Craft Howard. As the youngest of eight children, she shared her childhood with four brothers and...

Melvin B. Hill

Melvin B. Hill

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. Melvin B. Hill, 77, of Rochester passed away at 1:01 PM on Friday, June 18 , 2021, at Parkview - Randallia  Fort Wayne.

On February 9 , 1944, Melvin Bruce Hill was born in Auckland, New Zealand.  He was a treasured son of Byron C. and Sybil A. Scobie Hill. Growing up he shared his childhood...

John Cook

John Cook

Jun 17, 2021

Mr. John W. Cook, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:53 PM on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.

On January 16, 1938, John was born in Peru.  He was a treasured son of Willard and Margaret Hall Cook. Growing up he shared his childhood...

Rusty W. Shelburne

Rusty W. Shelburne

Jun 11, 2021

Rusty' s life celebration will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM  EST Saturday , June 19 , 2021 .

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Mr. Rusty...

Jerry L. Andrews

Jerry L. Andrews

Jun 9, 2021

Mr. Jerry L. Andrews, 86, of Rochester passed away at 12:10 AM on Wednesday, June 9 , 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On July 22 , 1934, Jerry Lee  was born in Argos to Thomas and Martha Byers Andrews.   As one of nine children, he shared his childhood...

Howie Hart Jr.

Howie Hart Jr.

May 29, 2021

Mr. Howard R. Hart Jr., 60, passed away unexpected at his home on Saturday, May 29 , 2021.

On June 18 , 1960, Howard Raymond Hart Jr was born in Westfield, MA.  He was a treasured son of Howard R. and Wonita Joan Bell Hart.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Pam and Miriam, and...

Barbara Mills

Barbara Mills

May 27, 2021

Barbara Jean Johnson Mills, 68, passed away Thursday, May 27 , 2021 at her residence.

On August 18 , 1952 she was born in Rochester,  the treasured daughter of Albert L. Sr. and Alice J. Hittle Shotts.  Growing up as the second oldest, she shared her childhood with a trio of brothers, Robert, Ralph and...

Annette White

Annette White

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Earl Annette White, 69, passed away at 4:01 AM on May 26 , 2021 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On June 16 , 1951, Annette was born in Winfield, Alabama.

Annette and Ricky White were married in Waco, TX and later moved to Rochester. Annette worked at Rochester Metal Products...

Kelsie Lynn Biltz

Kelsie Lynn Biltz

May 21, 2021

Kelsie Lynn Biltz, 26, of Rochester was fatally injured when her motorcycle collided with a car that pulled in her path on Friday evening, May 21 , 2021. She was pronounced deceased at Logansport Memorial Hospital shortly after her arrival.

On June 4 , 1994, Kelsie was born in Logansport.   She was the treasured daughter...

Janet E. Horn

Janet E. Horn

May 19, 2021

Mrs. Janet E. Horn, 81, of Rochester passed away at 5:03 AM on Wednesday, May 19 , 2021 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On December 30 , 1939, Janet Elaine Wills was born in Grass Creek.  She was a treasured daughter of Paul and Reva Nickles Wills. Growing up as the second oldest of the...

Betty Barnes

Betty Barnes

May 14, 2021

Mrs. Betty L. Barnes, 83, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:45 AM  on Friday, May 14 , 2021 at her residence.

On August 1 , 1938, Betty Lou Mehrley was born in Rochester to Gerald E. and Mildred A. Cunningham Mehrley. As the oldest of five, she...

Robert Ulerick

Robert Ulerick

May 13, 2021

Mr. Robert A.  Ulerick, 64, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when passed away at 10:04 PM, Thursday, May 13 , 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On August 12 , 1956, Robert Allen Ulerick was born in Fulton County to Robert Eugene and Darlene Cumberland Ulerick. Growing up he shared his childhood with a...

Terry Moore

Terry Moore

May 11, 2021

Terry's life celebration will be live-streamed at 12:30  EST Sun day, May 16 , 2021 .

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Teressa A. (Terry) Moore, daughter of the late Russell and...