Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN
Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas
Paul Pottenger
Apr 29, 2021
Mr. Paul E. "Ed" Pottenger, 86, of Rochester passed away at 9:15 AM on Thursday, April 29 , 2021 at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport.
On January 12 , 1935, Paul Edward was born in Deedsville. He was a treasured son of Charles M. and Ada Marie Clingenpeel Pottenger. Growing up, as the youngest of the family,...
Randy Holloway
Apr 24, 2021
Mr. Randy Holloway, 68, of Rochester passed away at his home on April 24 , 2021.
On November 11 , 1952, Randall J Holloway was born in South Bend. He was the second son of George Dale and Bette Lou Priser Holloway. Randy shared his childhood with his older brother Jeff. He attended Rochester Schools and graduated in...David "Mike" Howard
Apr 23, 2021
Mr. David Michael "Mike" Howard, 63, of Macy passed away of natural causes at his home on April 23 , 2021.
In Rochester, Mike was born on February 28 , 1958. He was a treasured son of Carl R. and Barbara Ann Floyd Howard. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers Rick, Tim and Todd and...Margaret Ellen Zumbaugh
Apr 15, 2021
Former Rochester resident, Margaret E. Zumbaugh 82, of New Albany passed away at 3:15 PM, Thursday, April 15 , 2021 in the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. On December 5 , 1938, Margaret Ellen Jarred was born in Swannington, Norfolk England. She was a treasured daughter of Arthur and Louisa Eastoe Jarred. Growing up she shared her childhood with two...
Earl Dean Damron
Apr 14, 2021
Former Rochester resident, Mr. Earl "Dean" Damron, 73, currently of North Manchester passed away at 1:20 PM on Wednesday, April 14 , 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On October 15 , 1947, Dean was born in Rochester to Carl and Rachel Bumgardner Damron. He shared his childhood with a brother, Rodney. After high school, patriotism...
Gordon Tatman
Apr 8, 2021
Gordon's life celebration will be live-streamed at 1:00 EST Tuesd ay, April 13 , 2021 .
Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.
Mr. Gordon L. Tatman, 77, of Rochester, passed away at 3:45 PM on Thursday, April 8...Gladys Bird
Apr 4, 2021
Mrs. Gladys Bird, 90, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 12:32 PM, Sunday, April 4 , 2021 at Lifecare Center, Rochester.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Catherine Gladys Harrison was born on July 30 , 1930. She was the cherished daughter of Willie Thomas and Irene Lawrence Harrison. Growing up near Towson,...Richard "Dick" Alber
Mar 20, 2021
Former Rochester resident, Mr. Richard "Dick" Alber, 89, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on March 20, 2021 at 6:10 PM in his Winamac home.
On February 25, 1932, Richard Lee Alber was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Norvannah and Lillian Marie Barnhart Alber. Growing up as the sixth...
Margaret Burkett
Mar 13, 2021
Margaret Clay Burkett, 94, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on March 13 , 2021.
In Fulton County, Margaret Clay was born on October 5 , 1926. She was the treasured daughter of Roscoe and Mildred Hearn Clay. Margaret was the oldest of the three Clay children. She...
Tina Kline
Feb 28, 2021
Former Rochester resident, Miss Tina Marie Kline, 56, of Chesterfield passed away at 7:10 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Ascension-St. Vincent's of Anderson.
On September 8, 1964, Tina was born in Peru to Charles Leroy and Karen Hively Kline. She was the fourth of six Kline children. Growing up she shared her childhood with three...
Carmen J. Smith
Feb 23, 2021
Carmen Josephine Ellis Smith , 97, passed away at 11:40 AM on February 23 , 2021, in Rochester, Indiana. She was born February 22 , 1924, at her Ellis grandparents' family farm in Fulton County, Indiana, to Clair and Ruby (Black) Ellis. Carmen graduated from Akron High School in 1942 and continued her education at Manchester College and Butler...
Carolyn Johnson
Feb 19, 2021
Mrs. Carolyn Johnson, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by her family when she passed away at 2:55 PM on Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home.
On March 26, 1940, Carolyn Braden was born in Logansport. She was the treasured daughter of Raymond and Naomi Gordon Braden. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Lewis. ...
Doris June Layman
Feb 18, 2021
Mrs. Doris J. Layman, 89, of Plymouth was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:35 PM on February 18 , 2021 at her home. This followed a decline in her health over the past month.
On May 23 , 1931, Doris June Waldron was born in Goshen. She was the treasured daughter of...
Raymond Casey
Feb 17, 2021
Mr. Raymond J. Casey's life celebration will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM EST Saturday , February 27 , 2021 .
Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.
Former Rochester resident, Mr. Raymond J. Casey Jr., 69, of Indianapolis passed away at 3:50 PM,...Charles Deaton
Feb 14, 2021
Charles Kenneth "Charlie" Deaton, age 63, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Sunday morning, February 14, 2021.
Charlie was born March 8, 1957 to Earl and Flora Ruth Ann Francis Deaton in Hazard, Kentucky. He was a long-time resident of Macy, Indiana and a graduate of the...
Gail Lynne Hayden
Feb 13, 2021
Gail Lynne Hayden 69, Rochester went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 13 , 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
On January 10 , 1952, Gail L. Bathrick was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of Fay and Mildred Grossenbacher Bathrick. Gail was the youngest of the nine Bathrick siblings. She graduated...Eric J. Armstrong
Feb 10, 2021
Eric Jason Armstrong, 47, of Rochester, passed away at 5:12 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his residence.
On September 7, 1973, he was born in Logansport to Raymond and Mona Galbreath Armstrong. He graduated from Logansport Community High School.
Eric and Toni Isley were married on January...
Rosemary A. Davidson
Feb 1, 2021
The Celebration of Life Rosemary Davidson (April 18, 1927 – February 1, 2021)
Leave your sadness at the door and join us as we celebrate the life of Rosemary Davidson. We invite her friends and loved ones to join us to celebrate her life. We'll share music, favorite memories, stories...
Barbara Foster
Jan 21, 2021
Mrs. Barbara E. Foster, 70, of Rochester passed away at 7:14 AM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her residence.
On September 8, 1950, Barbara Elaine James was born to Lawrence and Frances Bailey James. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. In 1969, She graduated from Kewanna...
Nanette J. Eizinger
Jan 19, 2021
Mrs. Nanette J. "Nan" Eizinger, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 6:25 AM on Tuesday, January 19 , 2021 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On August 23 , 1925, Nannette Jane Burke was born in Bourbon. She was a treasured daughter of Francis J. (Bud) and Eleanor Cora Sawalish Burke. Nanette and Dale A. Eizinger were married in 1946. They...

