Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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...

Randy K. Williams

Randy K. Williams

Feb 16, 2026

The Celebration of Life Services for Randy K. Williams will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  Log on to Facebaook and search JD Good to view the services.

​​ Randy K. Williams, 69, of Rochester passed away at 6:29 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, due to...

Eric A. Kimmel

Eric A. Kimmel

Feb 6, 2026

The Celebration of Life services of Eric A. Kimmel will be live-streamed at noon EST Saturday, February 28, 2026. Log onto Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

Eric A. Kimmel, 55, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 in Hubert North Carolina.

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Maurice "Mooch" Lewis

Maurice "Mooch" Lewis

Jan 27, 2026

Rochester businessman, Maurice "Mooch" Lewis,  65, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2026 at his home.

On October 25, 1960, Mooch was born in Warsaw.  He was a treasured son of Elmer and Jeanette Magazine Lewis, the youngest of a quartet of the Lewis sons.  Growing up near Akron, he shared his childhood with...

Barbara Sue Lewis

Barbara Sue Lewis

Jan 27, 2026

Barbara Sue Lewis passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2026 at her home.

On September 26, 1954, Barbara Sue Smith was born in Rochester.  She was the second daughter of Richard Lee and Alberta "Bertie" Smith.  Growing up, she shared her childhood with her big sister, Linda.  With great Zebra pride, she graduated with...

Brad Peltz

Brad Peltz

Jan 17, 2026

Brad Peltz, 69, formerly of Rochester passed away at 12:28 PM  on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth.

On May 20, 1956, Bradley was born in Long Beach, CA to Richard Albert and Leona Bernice Wheat Peltz. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and two brothers. Proudly...

Robert "Bob" Wiser

Robert "Bob" Wiser

Jan 16, 2026

Robert " Bob" Wiser, 61, of Macy passed away at 1:13 PM on January 16, 2026, shortly after admission at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru.

On May 4, 1964, Robert Edward was born in Gary to Raymond L. and Lynnette A. DeRose Wiser. Growing up, he shared his childhood with eight sisters and two...

Sandra "Sandi" Lee O'Blenis

Sandra "Sandi" Lee O'Blenis

Jan 10, 2026

Sandra "Sandi" Lee O'Blenis, age 77, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1948, in Niles, Michigan, the daughter of Edith L. (Arnold) DeMorrow and Jack R. DeMorrow.

On March 28, 1977, Sandi married Timothy L. O'Blenis, and together they built a life filled with love...

Troy L. Tyler

Troy L. Tyler

Dec 27, 2025

   Former Rochester resident, Troy L. Tyler, 60, of Plymouth passed away at his home at 9:10 AM on December 27, 2025.  

On February 4, 1965, Troy Lynn Tyler was born in Rochester.  He was the son of Jimmie Lee and Betty Rhodes Tyler. Growing up as the 3rd born of the four Tyler kids he shared his childhood with Jimmie Jr,...

John R. Moore

John R. Moore

Dec 24, 2025

The Celebration of Life services of John Moore will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

​John R. Moore, 82, of Rochester passed away in the early evening hours on Wednesday,...