Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Paul Pottenger

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

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

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

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

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

Gordon Tatman

Apr 8, 2021

Gordon's  life celebration will be live-streamed at 1:00  EST Tuesd ay, April 13 , 2021 .

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Mr. Gordon L. Tatman, 77, of Rochester, passed away at 3:45 PM on Thursday, April 8...

Gladys Bird

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

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

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

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

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...