Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

John Scott Moore

John Scott Moore

Jan 16, 2021

John's life celebration will be live-streamed at 12:00/Noon  EST Friday, January 22 , 2021 .

Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

Mr. John Scott Moore,  56, of Noblesville; husband of Marie, father of Melissa, Scott and twins...

Linda Rhoads

Linda Rhoads

Jan 15, 2021

Mrs. Linda K. Rhoads, 74, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family, when she passed away at 12:30 PM, January 15 , 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne.

On September 1 , 1946 Linda Kay Sickmiller was born in Mansfield, Ohio.  She was a treasured daughter of Merle and Anna Katherine McLeod Sickmiller.  Growing up she...

Robin Miller

Robin Miller

Jan 13, 2021

Mrs. Robin C. Miller, 59, of Rochester passed away with her beloved husband Chad at her side, at 6:56 AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her residence.

On July 20, 1961, Robin Christine was born in Lake County.

In Wabash County, Robin and Chad Miller were married at...

Frances "Fran" Kerr

Frances "Fran" Kerr

Jan 12, 2021

Mrs. Frances L. Kerr, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving daughters when she passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her residence.  Fran was born,  married, lived most of her lifetime and passed away at the Burrough/Kerr family home.

On May 14, 1940, Frances Louise Burrough was born.  She was...

Betty Putman

Betty Putman

Jan 4, 2021

Mrs. Betty L. Putman, 86 of Argos, passed away at 7:37 AM on Monday, January 4 , 2021 at Hickory Creek of Winamac.

On September 23 , 1934, Betty Lou Harvey was born in Pulaski to George and Amanda (Winegardner) Harvey.  Growing up, she shared her childhood with two brothers and six sisters.  Betty was...

Mary Lou Shively

Mary Lou Shively

Jan 3, 2021

Mary Lou Shively, 84, formerly of Akron, passed away on January 3 , 2021 at the Indiana University Hospital-Arnett of Lafayette.  This followed a valiant three week battle with COVID-19.

On April 15 , 1936, Mary Lou Grizzle was born in Lampasas, Texas.  She was a treasured daughter of Wyle and Stella Ellason Grizzle.  She graduated from...

Frances "Fran" Baxter

Frances "Fran" Baxter

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Frances Baxter, 93 of Rochester was welcomed joyously into Heaven when she passed away at 3:42 AM, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Wynnfield Crossing.

On October 3, 1927, Frances Castleman was the first born of the Castleman girls. She was a cherished daughter of Vernon "Bill" and Gladys Garner Castleman. Growing up in the Burton neighborhood...

Randall Eugene Spaulding

Randall Eugene Spaulding

Dec 26, 2020

Randy's life celebration will be live-streamed at 4:00 PM EST, Tuesday , December 29th . Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service. Mr. Randall E. Spaulding, 69, of Rochester passed away at 6:53 PM, Saturday, December 26 , 2020, at the Seton Specialty Hospital in...

Carol Young

Carol Young

Dec 26, 2020

Carol Young, 70, of Tippecanoe, passed away at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 26, 2020at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On September 22, 1950, Carol was born in South Bend to Walter and Mary Yeargin.

Left to cherish the memories of Carol are her five children: Berronica Hero and...

Tonya Campbell

Tonya Campbell

Dec 24, 2020

Tonya Campbell, 44, of Rochester passed away at 3:13 PM on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her residence.

On May 10, 1976, Tonya Lanelle Glasford was born in Fulton County.  She was a treasured daughter of  James Glasford and Edith Swanson Glasford.

Left to cherish the memories of Tonya are four sons:  Christian Wilkins of...

Ruthann Markley

Ruthann Markley

Dec 22, 2020

Ruthann's life celebration will be live-streamed at 2:00 PM EST, Monday, December 28th . Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

Ruthann Markley, 62, of Rochester passed away at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Bay Front Health Center in Port Charlotte, Florida.

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Atma Singh Sandher

Atma Singh Sandher

Dec 21, 2020

Mr. Atma Singh Sandher, 78, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:52 PM on Monday, December 21 , 2020 at his home.

On April 12 , 1942, in Sandhra, India, Atma was born to Ramsingh and Ratten Kaur Sandher.

In Pajjodeota, India on February 26 , 1963,  Atma...

Jack Nichols

Jack Nichols

Dec 21, 2020

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Jack L. Nichols, 89 of Newark, Ohio passed at 5:25 PM on Monday, December 21 , 2020 at Flintridge Health Care Center of Newark.

On August 26 , 1931, in Fulton County, Jack was born to Ernest B. Nichols and Helen K. Nichols (Bryant).  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister...

Steven "Duffy" Duff

Steven "Duffy" Duff

Dec 18, 2020

Mr. Steven R. "Duffy" Duff, 75, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 5:00 AM on Friday, December 18, 2020 at his son's home in Plymouth.

On December 30, 1944, Steven was born in Fulton County to Harold and Doris Dillman Duff. He was a graduate of Caston High School.

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Kathryn A. Parris

Kathryn A. Parris

Dec 12, 2020

Mrs. Kathryn A. Parris, 67, of Rochester passed away at 10:28 AM, on Saturday, December 12 , 2020 at Majestic Care of New Haven.

On June 4 , 1953, Kathryn Ann Damer was born in Detroit, Michigan.  She was the treasured daughter of  Paul Steven and Jennie Habrick Damer. Growing up se shared her childhood...

Marietta Scott

Marietta Scott

Dec 10, 2020

Marietta's life celebration will be live-streamed at 11:00 PM EST, Monday, December 14th . Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

Mrs. Marietta Scott, 96, of Rochester passed away at 8:39 AM, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Grace Village of Winona Lake.

Lee Walter Lacey, Sr.

Lee Walter Lacey, Sr.

Dec 5, 2020

Mr. Lee W. Lacey Sr., 69, of Leiters Ford passed away at 5:55 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care.

On October 23, 1951, Lee Walter Lacey was born in Dayton, Ohio.  He was a treasured son of John and Florence Swiezler Lacey.  Following high school Lee...

Jane Sturgeon

Jane Sturgeon

Dec 4, 2020

Janes's life celebration will be live-streamed at 2:00 PM EST, Thursday, December 10th . Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

Miss Jane Sturgeon,  99 years, 1 month and 1 day departed this life on Friday, December 4, 2020 at The Estelle Peabody Memorial...

Micky Carlile

Micky Carlile

Dec 3, 2020

Micky Carlile, 78, of Rochester, passed away at 8:22 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital of Mishawaka.

On July 9, 1942, Marie Catherine Sturgeon was born in Detroit, MI  to Edward  and Marie Norris Sturgeon.

At Rochester's  First Christian Church, Micky and Arthur Ershel Carlile...

Cynthia Reichard

Cynthia Reichard

Nov 29, 2020

Cynthia "Cindy" Reichard, 64, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:55 AM on November 29 , 2020 at her home.  This followed a valiant and fierce 12 month battle with lung cancer. On July 3 , 1956, Cynthia Kay Johnson was born in Michigan City.  She was the treasured daughter of Robert E....