Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Beverly Ann Jackson

Beverly Ann Jackson

Apr 28, 2026

The Celebration of Life Services for Beverly Ann Jackson will be live-streamed at 2:00 PM EST on Friday, May 1,  2026. 

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Beverly Ann Jackson, a woman defined by her fierce resilience, nurturing spirit, and vibrant love for life, passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2026, leaving behind a...

JayC Pitts

JayC Pitts

Apr 18, 2026



JayC Pitts, 69, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

On October 12, 1956, JayC was born in Knox, IN to Bill and Nora Davis Pitts. Later in life, he became the father of two children and his family tree grew to include his four grandchildren.

On May 1, 1974, JayC enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in San...

R.T. Roberts, Sr.

R.T. Roberts, Sr.

Apr 16, 2026

R.T. Roberts, Sr., 94, of Rochester passed away at 6:34 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his residence.

On August 6, 1931, R.T. was born in Stuttgart, AR to John Arthur and Caroline (Miller) Carroll Roberts.

R.T. and Claudia Welton were married on August 6, 1952, but later divorced. From their union came a beautiful family of 11 children.

As a laborer,...

Lucinda Sue Rudd

Lucinda Sue Rudd

Apr 13, 2026

Lucinda Sue Rudd, 76, of Rochester passed away at 4:01 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her family at home following an extended illness.

On June 16, 1949, Lucinda was born in Rochester to Harry Ray and Elsie Etta Musselman Rush. Her childhood years were shared with her sister, Carla and brother, Kevin. Sharing nearly sixty years together, Lucinda...

Jon A. Smiley

Jon A. Smiley

Apr 10, 2026

Jon A. Smiley, 65, of Kewanna passed away at 9:34 a.m. on Friday, April 10,  2026 at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport, Indiana.

On June 28, 1960, Jon Arthur was born in Rochester to Jackie Lee and Joyce A. Lowe Smiley.  His childhood years were shared with his brother, Marc.  Proudly, Jon graduated with the...

William "Bill" Randall

William "Bill" Randall

Apr 7, 2026

William "Bill" Thomas Randall, 87, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, April 07, 2026 at Hickory Creek, Rochester.

On May 11, 1938, Bill was born in Lakeland, Florida to Frank and Edna Gladys Sapp Randall. Growing up, he shared his childhood with his brother, Lamar.

Bill and JoAnn Hickman Grogg...

Mike Briney

Mike Briney

Apr 5, 2026

Mike Briney, 74, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, April 05, 2026 at his residence.

On June 30, 1951, Michael Eugene was born in Rochester to Harold Eugene and Norma Jean Zumbaugh Briney. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Joyce and Kim. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1969 from...

Weston Owen Good

Weston Owen Good

Apr 4, 2026

Weston Owen Good, 38, of Kewanna,  walked the valley of the shadows Saturday, April 4th, 2026.

Born August 4th, 1987, Weston, also known lovingly as "Uncle Ha" by family, was radiant, full of love and a lighthearted jokester. He was kind, possessed a gentle heart, and a winsome, playful smile. Weston was a man...

Susy Meyer

Susy Meyer

Apr 1, 2026

Susy Meyer, 70, of Rochester passed away at   PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her residence.

On November 18, 1955, Susan Raye was born in Wabash to Edward A. and Carol L. Livengood Sheerer.

Susy and Anthony "Tony" Meyer were married and he has preceded her in death. ...

Donna Hisey

Donna Hisey

Mar 29, 2026

Donna Hisey, 82, of Nyona Lake was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 5:13 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Miller's Merry Manor of Logansport.

On March 21, 1944, Donna Arlene Hauser was born in Logansport to Omer and Wanda Boldry Hauser.  Growing up she shared her childhood with...

Roy D. Rodewald

Roy D. Rodewald

Mar 20, 2026

Former Rochester resident, Roy D. Rodewald, 93, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:18 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his residence in Russellville, Kentucky.

On March 30, 1932, Roy Donald Rodewald was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Otto and Monetta Baggett Rodewald. Growing up, he shared...

Mary Fisher

Mary Fisher

Mar 17, 2026

​Mary Fisher, 76, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:59 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincents Hospital of Indianapolis.

On September 7, 1949, Mary Martha Stoudt was born in Rochester to Foster Durbin and Mable Harriet Stoudt. Growing up she shared her childhood...

Rick Singleton

Rick Singleton

Mar 10, 2026

Rick Singleton, 55, of Fulton passed away at 8:08 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence.

On November 13, 1970, Rick Jason was born in Plymouth to Joseph Willis and Kathryn M. Arndt Singleton. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Michelle and a brother Shane. Proudly he graduated from...

Loy R. Mork

Loy R. Mork

Mar 6, 2026

Lifetime Fulton County resident, Loy R. Mork, 91, of Rochester passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 with his loving wife and daughter at his side.

On December 31, 1934, Loy Ray Mork was born in Rochester Township to Ole C. and Faye Steininger Mork.

Loy and Anne Marie Cook...

Sms Howard Dean Cook, Ret.

Sms Howard Dean Cook, Ret.

Mar 5, 2026

SMS Howard Dean Cook, Ret., 90, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On March 11, 1935, Howard Dean was born in Fulton to Walter and Zella Carter Cook. As one of twelve children, growing up he shared his childhood with seven sisters and four brothers....

Steven G. Johnson

Steven G. Johnson

Mar 2, 2026

Local businessman, Steven G. Johnson 78, of Rochester, after being surrounded by his kids and grandkids for a couple of weeks, passed peacefully in his sleep at 4:40 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Independence Village of Fishers South.

On November 13, 1947, Steve was born in Watervliet, Michigan to George August and...

Thomas Clyde Rhoads

Thomas Clyde Rhoads

Feb 28, 2026

Thomas Clyde Rhoads, 79, of Rochester, passed away at 8:52 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, peacefully at home.

Born on October 11, 1946, in Ashland, Ohio, to John A. and Mary Jane Bryan Rhoads, Tom grew up alongside two sisters and four brothers. He proudly graduated from Ashland High School with the Class of 1964, went on to earn an...

David M. Wagoner

David M. Wagoner

Feb 27, 2026

David M. Wagoner, 93, of Rochester passed away at 9:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester. On February 7, 1933, David Merrel Wagoner was born in Rochester to Merrel Dean and Mildred A. Craig Wagoner. Growing up, he shared his childhood with three sisters: Patricia, Janice and Betty Ann....

Clayton Howard

Clayton Howard

Feb 20, 2026

Clayton Howard, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 9:01 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Waters of Peru.

On October 20, 1956, Clayton was born in Rochester to Warnie and Irene Adams Howard. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Ruby and a brother Harold.

Clayton...

Robert L. Ewing Sr.

Robert L. Ewing Sr.

Feb 18, 2026

Robert L. Ewing Sr., 93, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:53 AM on Wednesday. February 18, 2026 at his home.

On June 26, 1932 Robert was born in Fulton County to Alvin Theodore and Effie Eva Mikesell Ewing.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a...