Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Rochester, IN

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

Tim Ousley

Tim Ousley

Jul 15, 2020

Timothy Ousley, 62, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 2:32 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home.

On March 5, 1958,  Tim  was born in Prestonsburg, KY to Warren Sr. and Fannie Rose Ousley.  Growing up he shared his childhood with six brothers and...

James R. Davies

James R. Davies

Jul 6, 2020

Mr. James R. "Bo" Davies, 82, of Kewanna passed away at 5:03 am on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home.

On February 5, 1938, James was born in Chicago to Torrence Cline and Marie L. Murphy Davies.

Answering the call of patriotism at the age of 17,  Bo...

Marshall W. Fry

Marshall W. Fry

Jul 4, 2020

Mr. Marshall W. Fry, 75, of Rochester, passed away at 11:05 AM on Saturday, July 4 , 2020 at his home.

On July 24 , 1944, Marshall Warren Fry was born in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette.  He was a treasured son of Lawrence "Bud" and Mildred M. Overlay Fry.   Growing up as one of the four Fry...

Diana Marie Sult

Diana Marie Sult

Jun 25, 2020

Diana Marie Sult, 80, of Rochester passed away at 3:15 PM, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.

On June 25, 1940, Diana M. Wagoner was born in Rochester.  She was a treasured daughter of Russell and Mable Craig Wagoner.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a younger brother,...

Bruce Fansler

Bruce Fansler

Jun 20, 2020

Bruce Earl Fansler, 74, of Rochester passed away at 2:22 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at  St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka.

On October 22, 1945, Bruce was born in Fulton County.  He was a treasured son of   Earl and Mary Jane Edington Fansler. Growing up he shared his childhood with...

Norma Jean Wagoner

Norma Jean Wagoner

Jun 19, 2020

Mrs. Norma Jean Wagoner 93, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:43 AM on Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home.

On August 22, 1926, Norma Jean Stansbury was born in Fulton County to Hudson and Ina Belle Carruthers Stansbury.  Growing up as the second youngest...

Eli S. Miller

Eli S. Miller

Jun 1, 2020

Mr. Elijah Sammual Miller , 35 of Rochester, passed away 2:29 AM  on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On June 11, 1984, Eli was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Terry G. and Katrina M. Shuey Miller.

Gifted with his hands, Eli worked in residential construction.  He...

Bill Schmal

Bill Schmal

May 26, 2020

Warren W. "Bill" Schmal, 70 of Leiters Ford, passed away at 2:17 AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Parkview Hospital of Wabash.

In Hammond, on November 22, 1949, Bill was born to Donald Lewis and Marilyn Jean Winkler Schmal.  Bill moved to Leiters Ford in 1968 from Lansing, MI

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Linda Burkett

Linda Burkett

May 11, 2020

Please join us online for Linda's family celebration which will be live-streamed at 6:00 PM  EST, Fri day, MAY 15th . Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service. Mrs. Linda Lee Burkett, 73, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family and friends when she passed to her eternal...

Ernie Burch

Ernie Burch

May 7, 2020

Mr. Ernest D.  "Ernie" Burch, 76, of Rochester and formerly of Bremen passed away at 6:20 AM on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On June 6, 1944, Ernie was born in Plymouth to Lawrence and Mary Senf Burch. He was one of ten children. Ernie and Janice K. Martin were married on October 6, 1964...

Evelyn Leora Kerr Seese

Evelyn Leora Kerr Seese

Apr 29, 2020

Evelyn Leora Kerr Seese, age 94, passed away at 11:30PM at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver, on April 29, 2020.

On February 1, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Evelyn Leora Kerr was born.  She was a treasured daughter of the late Robert and Isabel (Stifle) Kerr. (Evelyn was the oldest of six children.)  She graduated...

Marcie Brewer

Marcie Brewer

Apr 28, 2020

Marcelline "Marcie" Brewer, age 86 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her daughter's home in Hebron, Indiana.

She is survived by her two daughters: Terri (Dennis) Deeb in Hebron and Cheri (Carl) Knottnerus in West Palm Beach, Florida; four grandsons: Daniel (Laurie) Deeb in Crown Point, Indiana, Clayton (Megan) Deeb in Carmel, Indiana, Kyle...

Beverly Keene

Beverly Keene

Apr 25, 2020

Mrs.Beverly Lavon Keene, 92, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 PM on Staurday, April 25, 2020 at   Life Care Center of Rochester.

In LaPorte, on February 4, 1928, Beverly was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Charles G. and Valda Lavon Honald Dickson.

Beverly and Albert L. Swanson were married on July 19, 1945...

Raymond Engle

Raymond Engle

Apr 24, 2020

Mr. Raymond D. Engle, 96, of Kewanna, was surrounded by his loving family members at his daughter's home when he passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 24 , 2020.

On Christmas Day, 1923, Raymond Dean Engle was born to Arthur and Mable McCartney Engle in Converse, Indiana. He was 1942 graduate of Kewanna...

Patricia Lytle

Patricia Lytle

Apr 19, 2020

Patricia I.  Lytle, 82, of Rochester, passed away at 10:25 AM on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On February 14, 1938, Patricia Irene Henry was born in Winamac.  She was a treasured daughter of  Harry and Wilma Irene  Kersey Henry. Growing up Pat shared her childhood with two sisters Peggy and...

Russell Carr

Russell Carr

Apr 18, 2020

Please join us on line for a celebration of the life of Mr. Russell "Russ" Dean Carr will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM  EST, Tuesday, April 21 .  Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.  It is a public event on line. Russell Dean "Russ" Carr  age 95 of Rochester was surrounded by...

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett Updated

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett Updated

Apr 9, 2020

Please join us on line for Ginger's family celebration will be live-streamed at 1:00 PM  EST, Thursday, April 23 .  Log on to Facebook and search "JD Good" to view the service.

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett, 57, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when passed away on Thursday, April...

Olivia D. Kleine

Olivia D. Kleine

Apr 8, 2020

Olivia Dorothy Kleine, 95 years 11 months and 7 days departed this life,  at 2:35 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On April 15, 1924, in Maple Leaf, South Dakota, Olivia D. Ruede was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Gottlieb and Dora Klaudt Ruede.  Growing...

Vincent Cavallaro

Vincent Cavallaro

Apr 6, 2020

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, of Fulton passed away at 4:51 PM on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

On June 22, 1973, Vince was born in Park Ridge, IL to Joseph and Eleanor Loffredi Cavallaro.  Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Victoria.  In 1991 Vince graduated from Main...

Betty Conrad

Betty Conrad

Apr 6, 2020

Betty L.  Conrad, 78, of Argos, passed away at 11:45 AM, Monday, April 6, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth.

In Logansport, on November 5, 1941, Betty was born to Willard Leeroy and Mildred Osborn Razer.  She was one of nine children.

Betty and Daniel Milo Conrad were...